What: Fourth annual Cheyenne Day of Giving

When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, May 9

Where: Cheyenne-Kiwanis Community House in Lions Park

Six ways to give:

1. Donate food and personal-care items for local charities: Donate all sizes of canned and nonperishable food, as well as items such as diapers, shampoo, toothpaste and disposable razors.

2. Donate blood: Make an appointment to donate to United Blood Services by calling one of the numbers below or donate at the blood center anytime between May 5 and May 16 in the name of Day of Giving. Donors must be older than 17 and weigh more than 110 pounds.

3. Donate leftover prescription medications: Bring medication in original bottle or blister pack, scratch out patient’s name and deposit in bin staffed by the Wyoming Department of Health.

4. Register as a bone marrow donor: Be between 18 and 60 years old and in good general health, answer some confidential health questions and do four cheek swabs for tissue typing.

5. Register as an organ and tissue donor: Sign up with the Colorado Donor Alliance at the event or go to www.donoralliance.org.

6. Donate cash to the Day of Giving for purchase of nonperishable food and toiletry items for local charities throughout the year.

For more information: Contact Greta Morrow at 635-3943 or Pam Pallak at 637-5193.

What: Stamp Out Hunger one-day Cheyenne letter carriers food drive

When: Saturday, May 9

Where: Your home.

How it works: Leave a sturdy bag containing nonperishable foods like canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to your mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery that day. Food items should be in non-breakable containers such as boxes and cans.

Local letter carriers will be collecting donations from homes across the city and delivering them to local food pantries who have applied to receive donations.

More information: According to last year’s organizers, 34,544 pounds of food was collected during the one-day food drive, which provided approximately 26,572 meals in our community.

For more information: Contact Amy B. Bennett of the United Way of Laramie County at 638-8904 or food drive organizer Debra Phelps at 214-1400.

What: Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County seeks volunteers to support its mission of building affordable housing

When: Starting May 2, normal construction hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 12-5 p.m. Sundays

Where: Various locations in Cheyenne; two 1,100-square-foot homes will be located in the new Habitat for Humanity subdivision on Messenger Court

More information: Construction of Cheyenne’s first Women Build home gives women volunteers the chance to learn new skills in areas such as roofing, drywall and framing. Volunteer opportunities also are available on a second home, currently under construction by students at Cheyenne’s Central High.

For more information: Volunteer opportunities for businesses, churches and other civic groups are available during the week with prior arrangement by contacting Josh Nicholas at 214-1457 or josh@cheyennehfh.org.

What: Third annual 31 Cent Scoop Night, with $100,000 donated to National Volunteer Fire Council’s National Junior Firefighter Program

When: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 29

Where: Baskin-Robbins store, 723 E. Lincolnway, Cheyenne

More information: During the event, all 2.5-ounce ice cream scoops are just 31 cents (limit three scoops per person).

How funds will be used: The National Junior Firefighter Program serves as an umbrella for local junior firefighter programs nationwide, which educate youth about the vital, life-saving work of volunteer emergency service members and help prepare future firefighters to keep our communities safe. The donation will provide scholarships to outstanding junior firefighters.

For more information: Visit the National Volunteer Fire Council online at www.nvfc.org.

What: Cancer Assistance Association’s 19th annual Lunch and Card Party

When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2 (Note: The RSVP deadline is this Friday, April 24.)

Where: Laramie County Community College, Center for Conferences and Institutes, Rooms 129 and 130, 1400 E. College Drive, Cheyenne

Cost: $20 per person

More information: Dress is casual, and there will be door prizes and a raffle. If you are not a bridge player, feel free to bring and card or board game or simply enjoy lunch, door prizes and visiting with other participants.

How funds will be used: The purpose of the Cancer Assistance Association is to support and help in the cause of cancer victims locally. All money raised locally goes to support The Curie Fund Inc., a local financial assistance group, and Cheyenne Candlelighters, an advocacy group for families of children with cancer.

For more information/to RSVP: Call Rita at 634-9961 or Alice at 632-2858.

What: Fundraising Mexican Dinner, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Building Corporation

When: 6 p.m. Friday, April 24

Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 507 W. 28th St., Cheyenne

Cost: $7 for adults, $4 for children under 8

Menu: Deep-fried taco, smothered burrito, beans, rice and dessert

How funds will be used: Proceeds from the dinner will go to help pay for a new heater for the Knights of Columbus Hall.

For more information: Call Richard Paiz at 637-7449 or Jerry Plumley at 421-0687.

What: “Play It Forward,” sponsored by the Cheyenne Chapter of the Wyoming Music Teachers Association

When: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Saturday, April 25

Where: Cottonwood Room, Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne

How you can help: Young pianists will provide music at their food drive, titled “Play It Forward.” Non-perishable food items and cash will be collected for The Salvation Army.

For more information: Call Eleanor Lane at 307-638-6348.

What: Earth Day litter pickup at Laramie County Community College

When: 8 a.m.-5p.m. Wednesday, April 22

Where: Meet in the student lounge at LCCC, 1400 E. College Drive, Cheyenne

Event details: Gloves and trash bags will be provided.

For more information: Call LCCC student Bailey Hallwachs at 307-256-8536.

What: Bookfest & Feast, a family breakfast and fundraiser for Raising Readers in Wyoming

When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 18

Where: Cheyenne’s Triumph High, 1250 W. College Drive, Cheyenne

Cost: $5 per family

Event details: Activities at the breakfast include a visit from “C. Bee,” games, art activities, face painting, reading, door prizes, silent auction, parent resource table and raffle.

More information: Raising Readers in Wyoming encourages parents to read to their young children by providing new books as part of their well child health visits.

For more information: Call Barbara at 777-8579.

What: Relay for Life event sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society at Laramie County Community College

When: 3 p.m. Friday, April 24 through 8 a.m. Saturday, April 25

Where: LCCC campus, 1400 E. College Drive, Cheyenne

Who benefits: American Cancer Society

What you can do: Registration packets can be obtained from the Student Activities Involvement Office at 432-1630. Both individuals and teams are welcome to participate.

For more information: Call Marc at 421-7610 or the Student Activities Involvement Office at 432-1630.