Free Guide to Cheyenne Magazine
Publicize your event or show in Traders Publishings Guide to Cheyenne Schedule of Events. If your club, group, or organization has a big event scheduled for later this year, get it published free of charge in our 2012-2013 Guide to Cheyenne. This free distribution magazine will feature a schedule of events beginning in April. Please submit your events name, location, dates, times, contact name, and phone number to Traders, Guide to Cheyenne Events, 2021 Warren Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001, no later than February 17. Events submitted are subject to space availability. Traders Publishing reserves the right to edit all submitted material.

Free Horse Riding Clinic
You and your horse are invited to a free riding clinic hosted by The Great Plains Pony Club, Saturday, February 4, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Riding Club Arena. Disciplines include dressage, show jumping, eventing, western pleasure, reining and trail riding, with an emphasis on horse health and management. The clinic is open to people ages 5-24. Pre-registration is required, and the deadline is January 30. For more information or to register, contact Sharon at (307)220-7627 or Crystal at (307)631-8646 or visit www.ponyclub.org to learn more.

HTCCW Meeting
The next Holy Trinity Council of Catholic Women will be meeting at 9:00am, Friday, February 3, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1806 Hot Springs. The speaker will be parish member Mui Yamreudeewong. Mui has a doctor of pharmacy degree and will speak on Medications: A Christian Perspective. You need not be a member to attend.

Burns Library Calendar
112 Main Street, (307)547-2249. Friday, February 3, 10:00am-11:00am, Friday Storytime. Stories, finger plays, songs, crafts, puppets and fun. Theme is Great American Pie Month. Saturday, February 4, 10:00am-12:00pm, Let’s Decorate Valentine Boxes. Drop by the library to decorate a box for Valentines Day. Youll also get a special Valentines treat. Friday, February 10, 10:00am-11:00am, Friday Storytime. Stories, finger plays, songs, crafts, puppets and fun. Theme is Make a Friend Day.

Mental Health Classes
Free classes and support for families who have relatives with brain disorders or mental illness, such as Schizophrenia, depression, bipolar, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder are available. Classes are Mondays, January 30-April 16, 7:00pm-9:30pm for 12 consecutive Mondays, at the Veterans Administration Auditorium. Classes provide basic information about medicines, recovery and rehabilitation, problem solving skills and listening and communication techniques. Please contact Cheryl at (307)635-7949, (307)287-0765 or Margaret at (307)634-0927 for information.

Early Bird Sale
Persons looking to visit Wyomings State Parks and historic sites can save $6 for Wyoming residents and $7 for non-residents on the purchase of annual daily use permits by buying them by February 15. During the Early Bird Sale, resident annual daily use permits are $27 and non-resident permits are available for $46. Permits can be purchased at most State Parks and historic sites, but please call ahead due to some parks and sites are closed during the winter months. You may purchase annual permits online at www.wyo-park.com or call(877)996-7275.

Craft Show
VFW 1881 Ladies Auxiliary will be having a craft show Saturday, February 4, 9:00am-3:00pm, at the Posthome, 2816 Nationway. Contact Connie, (307)634-0257.

Give Kids a Smile
8th Annual Give Kids a Smile, Saturday, February 4, 9:00am-3:00pm, LCCC Hygiene School. A dental event for needy children from the ages 3-18 years who do not have a dentist or dental benefits. Call Give Kids a Smile hotline, (307)638-7039.

ABATE Meetings
ABATE of southeast Wyoming meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month, 10:00am, at the Country Buffet at Frontier Mall. For information and details, call (970)817-3108.

Free Divorce Clinic
Hosted by Legal Aid of Wyoming and the Wyoming State Bar at the Laramie County Librarys Willow and Cottonwood Rooms, Saturday, February 4, 10:30am-noon. Open to the public. For more details, call Legal Aid, (307)432-0807, (877)432-9955 or Wyoming State Bar, (307)632-9061.

Educational Workshops
CFD™ Old West Museum is offering educational workshops monthly on Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pm. $10 per student, ages 5-12. February 4, Miss Frontier. March 24, Western Spirit Art Show & Sale, western perspectives. April 7, Saturday morning cartoons. To register or for additional information, call (307)778-7289 or send an E-mail to wendy.fanning@oldwestmuseum.org.

Book Signing
Author, Ann Hope, will be signing and reading her novel, Never Look Back, Saturday, February 4, 10:00am, at the YMCA. Books will be available for purchase. There will be tea and treats. The event is free and open to everyone.

Fundraising Lunch
Chantell Talor Johnson is a beautiful 3 year old girl involved in a terrible rollover accident and sustained life threatening injuries. She has brain damage and has had to have a permanent shunt in her brain. Donations are being accepted at First Education Federal Credit Union in the name of Chantell Johnson. There will be a fundraising lunch at Texas Roadhouse, Wednesday, February 8, 11:00am-2:00pm. For tickets, call Barbara at (307)287-9321.

Preschool Fair
MOMS Club of Cheyenne will be conducting the fair as their Annual Community Service Project. Public will be able to speak to and obtain information from local preschools and daycares that provide preschool classes. The fair will be held Thursday, February 9, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Laramie County Library. Free and open to the public. Donations accepted benefit the Wyoming Childrens Society. Call Melody at (307)421-8800.

Sweetheart Ball
Presented by Beta Sigma Phi, Saturday, February 11, 2:00pm-4:00pm or earlier, Holy Trinity, Cabrini Hall, 18th and Hot Springs. Each Chapter brings a door prize. (307)214-2155 for information.

Do You Know the Way to DNA?
Is the topic for Cheyenne Genealogical and Historical Societys free program, Tuesday, February 14, in the Laramie County Librarys Sunflower Room at 6:00pm with refreshments and a short business meeting followed by the program at 7:00pm. Presenter, Elaine Jones Hayes, will discuss how and why to use DNA test results in family history research. What is DNA? Types of DNA tests useful for genealogists. How much they cost and the types of questions that can be answered. How tests are done and what results look like. Call Wendy at (307)630-0924.

Glass Art Celebration
30th US Bank Celebration at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Conservatory, 710 South Lions Park Drive. The exhibit runs February 10-19. Hours are 8:00am-5:00pm weekdays and 10:00am-3:30pm weekends. Admission is free to the public thanks to the sponsors: US Bank, Holiday Inn, Glass Artists of Wyoming, Cheyenne Beverage Company and Northern Colorado Stained Glass Supply. A professional judge will choose the best piece in several categories. Call Cheyenne Botanic Gardens at (307)637-6458 for entry forms. Forms are due February 8.

29th Annual DKG Book Sale
Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society of educators, will collect used books now through February 26. Collection boxes are in all Cheyenne grocery stores including the Natural Grocers and the CRMC Health and Fitness at 1620 East Pershing. If you are unable to deliver, call (307)638-0949 or (307)634-7693. DKG will pick up within a 10-mile radius. Books on tape or CD, videos, DVDs and newer textbooks are appreciated. Old texts do not sell, so please recycle them elsewhere. The book sale is Saturday, March 3, 8:00am-8:00pm, and Sunday, March 4, 9:00am-4:00pm in the former Dinneen Buick-Pontiac Building, 405 West 18th.

Stars of Tomorrow
The 58th Stars of Tomorrow Show will be Saturday, February 11, South High School auditorium, 1213 West Allison Road, 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Bouquets Unlimited or Niemann Music for $10, or at the door for $12. Call (307)630-7778 for information.

Monthly Meeting
Southeast Wyoming Intertribal Powwow Association is holding their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 13, 6:00pm, Laramie County Community College Center for Conferences and Institutes Building Room 123. At the meeting the results of the special election will be announced, plus further planning for a Social Powwow in Cheyenne set for April 14. Call Jeremy, (307)316-0201 for further information.

Soccer Clubs Spring Season
Register now at cheyennesoccer.com. Registration deadline is February 28. In-person registration will be held on Tuesday, February 22, at the Laramie County Librarys Sunflower room, 5:30pm-8:00pm. Cheyenne Soccer Club Board Members and volunteers will be available to help register you child as well as answer any questions. Fees are 6 and under 8, $47.50 per child. 10 and above, $55 per child. Practices may begin the week of April 4. Season runs April 14 through May 19. Children born on or after August 1, 1995 through July 31, 2007, are eligible to play. Annual Soccer Swap will be held Sunday, March 25, 4:00pm-7:00pm, at the multipurpose gymnasium at LCCC. An Assortment of shoes, shin guards, socks, jerseys, and goalie gloves are available for free. For information, contact Joanna Lulf, (307)635-4625.

Friendship Force Monthly Meeting
The FFI Chapter will be meeting Monday, February 13, in the basement of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 218 East 19th Street, starting at 6:00pm with a potluck dinner. The program will be presented by Rod Larsen, who will discuss his bicycle tour of Spain. For information about FFI or the meeting, call (307)634-6493.

3rd Annual Make a Blanket Day
Project Linus, Alpha Family Medicine, Inc., and Ladies of the Elks invite you to the Annual Make a Blanket Day, Saturday, February 18, 10:00am-3:00pm, at Cheyenne Evangelical Free Church, 7006 North College. Please join us in making fleece tie blankets for children in need in the Cheyenne area. Call Rose, (307)649-2423 to sign up for a time.

Donations Needed
Wyoming Coalition is in need of pop and nutritional drinks for their clients. Bring donations to 907 Campbell Avenue, Monday-Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am-1:00pm. For questions, call Virginia at (307)634-8499.

Art Show & Sale
Entry forms are now available for the Marilyn, Linda and Friends Art Show & Sale, to be held at the Cheyenne Civic Center during the month of March. Forms and fees must be returned by Friday, February 24, and artwork delivered February 27-28. This is a non-juried show and everyone is welcome. Forms available at the Box Office at the Civic Center or by E-mail at Marilynsagebrush@q.com. For information, call Linda, (307)634-9139 or Marilyn, (307)634-1517 or (307)630-7106.

Youth Basketball Tournament
The City of Cheyenne Parks and Recreation Department would like to announce that preparation has begun for the 2012 Frontier Refining Youth Basketball Tournament. There are teams from Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Tournament will be Saturday-Sunday, March 24-25, for boys grades 4-9 and girls grades 5-8. Entry fee is $150 per team with a 3-game guarantee. Deadline is March 14. For information, call the City of Cheyenne Recreation Division, (307)637-6423.

Laramie County 4-H Mardi Gras
Saturday, February 18, at the LCCC Multipurpose Gym, from 1:00pm-6:00pm. It is open to the public and free admission. There will be games, food, and entertainment for the whole family. All proceeds go to support the Laramie County 4-H program, so come out and have some fun. Call the Extension Office with any questions at (307)633-4383.

Triple L Band in Concert
This blue grass gospel group will lead in worship at the Yellowstone Baptist Church, Wednesday, February 22, 9204 Yellowstone Road, at 6:30pm. Admission is free to the public. For more information, contact Pastor Bob at (307)635-0352 or Billie at billiecw1-event@yahoo.com.

Food Items Needed
The food pantry at Needs, Inc., is in need of non-perishable food items to distribute in Laramie County. Items can be delivered to Unified Peoples F.C.U., 414 E. 18th St., 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. The Credit Union holds a food drive the 1st month of each quarter, January, April, July and October. Soups, pasta and sauce, canned tuna, chicken, fruits, and vegetables are especially needed. Call (307)632-1476 ext. 211 for information.

Senior Housing
Affordable senior and disabled housing at St. Anthony Manor, 211 East 6th Street, Casper, (307)237-0843. Please call Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm for information and details. We are an Equal Housing Opportunity facility.

Coin Show
Presented by Coin Convention Services, February 17-18, Friday 1:00pm-7;00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, at the AmVets Post 10, 3839 East Lincolnway. Free admission and door prizes. Buy, sell, trade, raffles, and 50/50. Food on-site. Information, call Duane Foster, (307)426-4237, (307)631-9677.

Cruisers Breakfast
Saturday, February 4, at 9:00am. We are now meeting at Perkins Restaurant on Del Rang Blvd. For information, contact Bob at (307)514-2691 or Dale at (307)632-3788.

Horsemanship & Riding Classes
City of Cheyenne Recreation Division is accepting registrations for their Horsemanship & Riding classes. Classes run February 4-25, at the Pine Ranch in Carpenter, and cost $80. Classes are: Horsemanship/Riding 101, 9:00am-10:30am, ages 8-18. Horsemanship/Riding 201 Intermediate, 10:30am-12:00pm, ages 8-18. Adult Horsemanship/Riding, 12:00pm-1:30pm, ages 19+. Western Riding, 1:30pm-3:00pm, ages 8 and up. English Riding, 3:00pm-4:30pm, ages 8 and up. These riding programs are designed to teach fundamental horse skills, balance, and body aids to feeling comfortable on horseback. For additional information or to register, contact the Recreation Division at (307)637-6423.

Cooking for All
A brand new class, being offered by the Cheyenne Recreation Division, is for ages 16 and up and is an instructional class to learn new and fresh ideas to get you out of your cooking rut. The 5-week class will be held on Saturday afternoons from 1:00pm-2:00pm, beginning February 4, at the Old Community House, 600 South Lions Park Drive. Class fee is $50. For registration or additional information, go to the Neighborhood Facility located at 610 West 7th Street, or call (307)637-6423.

LEADS Board of Directors Openings
Three seats will be opening to the Cheyenne LEADS Board of Directors for the term of April 2012-March 2015. If you would like to offer the name of a qualified candidate for a seat on the Board to be submitted to the Nominating Committee for consideration, please contact us prior to February 10 by contacting Karen Gastineau at the LEADS office, (307)638-6000 kareng@cheyenneleads.org, or Leigh West, (307)633-7668 leigh.west@crmcwy.org.

Community Open House
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power has begun the regulatory process to construct a natural gas fired power plant. The proposed facility would be within city limits, adding to the local tax base, creating jobs and continuing Cheyenne Lights reliable service. As part of the process, Cheyenne Light wants to hear from all interested customers and provide them with more information about the project by holding a community open house, Saturday, February 18, 11:00am-3:00pm, Holiday Inn, 204 West Fox Farm.

Annual Dances
Father/Daughter dance is Saturday, February 18, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The Mother/Son dance is Sunday, February 19, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Both dances will be at the Cheyenne Family YMCA, 1426 East Lincolnway. Get your tickets early! We have flowers for all the daughters and moms, dinner, dessert, giveaways, a live DJ, remembrance pictures and a raffle for a family package to the Denver Zoo and more! Contact the YMCA at (307)634-9622 extension 13 or go to cheyenneymca.org.

6th Annual Zonta Ladies Night Out
Celebrating International Womens Day, March 8, at Little Americas Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 5:00pm for cocktails and shopping. Sponsorship levels are Ruby $300, Emerald $500, and Diamond $1000. Proceeds benefit CLIMB Wyoming, Zonta Scholarship Fund, and Zonta International Service Projects. Buy tickets online at www.zontaofcheyenne.org or call (307)509-0473. Tickets not at the event.

Want to Help Others?
Habitat for Humanity looking for volunteers with construction or renovation experience to help run the store, help customers determine which tools and supplies they need and how to use them for renovation projects. If interested, call Dana Lehman, (307)637-8067.

Basketball Tour
The internationally acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors will be visiting Cheyenne for a game at South High School gymnasium, 1213 West Allison Road, Friday, March 16, 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale for $8 in advance or $10 on game day, children 4 years old and younger are free. The Ambassadors have partnered with the Hispanic Organization for Progress and Education to raise scholarship funds for deserving students of Hispanic origin who wish to pursue a higher education. (307)632-4667, info@cheyenne.org, or you can visit www.hopecheyenne.org for information.

ECO Recycling Bin Locations
Albertsons, 3355 East Pershing and 5800 Yellowstone Road. Ashley Furniture, 3151 East Nationway. K-Mart, 1840 Dell Range. Lowes, 1502 Prairie Avenue. MCE Training Center, 301 Deming Drive. Magic City Enterprises ECO Recycling Center, 2600 Missile Drive, (307)638-0278, 7:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday.

NRA Certified Basic Pistol Class
Cheyenne Rifle and Pistol Club offers this class on March 3-4 and May 5-6, and runs 8:00am-5:00pm. Class is open to the public for $45 per person. It teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to own, handle and carry a handgun. The 16-hour indoor class provides individual coaching and the opportunity to fire 150 rounds. Class satisfies Wyoming and Colorado requirements for a state issued concealed carry permit. Information, call Rocky Edmunds, (307)778-6071 or go to www.cheyennerifleandpistolclub.org.

Zonta Club is Seeking Applicants
For its Young Women in Public Affairs Award. The award offers $1000 to a selected young woman between the ages of 16 and 19 who has demonstrated a commitment to leadership in public policy, government, and volunteerism. The selection of the award recipient considers the applicants voluntary commitment to her school, community, and her ideas on eliminating impediments to improving the status of women locally and worldwide. Applications at www.zontaofcheyenne.org. The deadline is March 16, 2012.

Looking for Mentors
Bethel Outreach Ministries is looking for people to be mentors for other people in need of a change in direction and learning new thought patterns. The mentoring will be 1 to 1-1/2 hours per week and requires a training class in order to participate. Call (307)635-7619 for more details.

Look Your Best Clothing Closet
The Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless Look Your Best Clothing Closet, Monday-Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm, 4700 Ocean Loop, in the WCH Richards Center. We are featuring professional clothing. Donations to the Closet need to be brought to the WCH Office, 907 Campbell Avenue. Information, call Virginia at (307)634-8499.

Western Spirit Art Show and Sale
It is time again for the 31st Annual Western Spirit Art Show and Sale at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum through April 15. Opening reception takes place Saturday, March 3, 5:00pm special preview for museum members, 6:00pm open to the public. Cost is $30 for museum members, $40 for non-members and $45 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at www.oldwestmuseum.org beginning Wednesday, February 1 or call Wendy Fanning at (307)778-7289.

Kiwanis Clubs 90th Anniversary
The Kiwanis Club is celebrating their anniversary this March. Kiwanis motto to serve the children of the world through Laramie County programs like Friday Food Bag, Kiwanis Reads, Key Clubs, Builder Clubs, and the Bicycle Repair. The club now boasts over 300 members and are the leading civic organization in Laramie County. We would like to say thank you for supporting our events and programs. If youd like to learn more about our club, visit www.CheyenneKiwanis.org.

FanFare 4 Education
Join St. Marys Catholic School for this annual event, Saturday, March 31, at Little America Hotel. Cocktails 6:00pm, dinner 7:00pm. Tickets are $100 per person. Ultimate Car Raffle tickets are $100 to win a 2012 Subaru Forester or $15,000 cash. Tickets available at St. Marys Catholic School, 2200 ONeil Ave. or the Parish office on 21st St. Keynote speaker will be former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. Call (307)421-1511 or (307)638-9268 for information or tickets.

Scholarship Competition
The Cheyenne Artists Guild is once again holdings its annual Kurz-Andrews Scholarship Competition to be held March 3-30 at the Guild. The competition is for seniors who plan to begin their major in art in college or art school and the scholarship is good for 2 years. First place scholarships are given in 2 and 3 dimensional work. Second and third place ribbons with awards are also given. Deadline is February 16. For additional information and details, please call Helen Hart, (307)632-6114 or Sheala Roof, (307)649-2402.

Like Scrapbooking or Card Making?
We are trying to organize a club for people who love to make cards or scrapbook. This would be a great way to discuss techniques and meet new people. If interested, please call Kathy at (307)630-5349 for more information and details. Looking forward to hearing from you!

4th Annual Biker Ball
Vietnam Vets MC 4th Annual Cheyenne Biker Ball, at the Holiday Inn, 204 West Fox Farm Road, April 28. Tickets are $125, includes dinner for two, live band and terrific door prizes. The new Harley Davidson FLD Switchback and FXL Sportster will be given away at the event!

STRIDE Cook-off
Save the date, Friday, April 27, 2012. Honorary Event Chair STRIDE Alumni, Hunter Jones. Call (307)632-2991.

Patient Escort Program
Cheyenne VAMC needs volunteers for the Patient Escort Program, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-1:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm. Escorts must be able to walk and push patients in wheelchairs to different areas of the hospital and from the parking lots. Becoming a volunteer requires two TB tests and a background check, which VA provides. The process takes approximately three weeks. For information on this and other volunteer opportunities, please do not hesitate to call (307)778-7317 and ask for Cindy.

Saturday Fun
Cheyenne YMCA Saturday Fun is for ages 5-12, 9:00am-3:30pm. Enjoy games, crafts and swimming. Bring lunch, swimsuit and a towel. Fee is $10 per child. Call (307)634-9622 for more information.