RBC Fair Board meeting April 19
MEEKER | Fair Board meeting, Thursday, April 19, 6 p.m., RBC Fairgrounds kitchen.
Spokesperson competition April 18
RBC | The Colorado CattleWomen Youth Beef Spokesperson Competition will provide a welcoming environment for young people to develop and practice their speaking skills in Fruita on April 18. Contact Roxanne Leischer, 4-H coordinator, at 970-878-9495 for more information.
Hodges fundraiser set for April 20
RANGELY | There are three fundraisers planned for Roebi Hodges in the next few weeks. A golf tournament will be held Friday, April 20 at Cedar Ridges Golf Course, followed by a $6 hamburger dinner. There will be a spaghetti dinner hosted by Parkview Elementary on April 23; tickets are $3 for children, $6 for adults, or a family package for $25. Scentsy consultant Stacey Shriver is sponsoring a sale on Scentsy products ordered through April 27. Order online at scentsy.com/StaceyShriver.
Tickets on sale now for After Birth Ball
MEEKER | Tickets are on sale for the 2012 After Birth Ball. This year the event will be Saturday, April 21 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. Tickets are $25/adult, $10/kids 10 and under, and a reserved table of 10 for $250. Tickets can be purchased at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce at 710 Market St. Proceeds benefit the Friends of FFA nonprofit organization and support agricultural education in our community. Questions, contact 970-878-5510.
Old Timers asking for photographs
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association (Old Timers) will celebrating its 100th anniversary this year on June 2 and is looking for pictures of the past presidents. If anyone has a picture of a past officer please call Connie Theos at 970-878-5369 or mail to 6909 County Road 49, Meeker, Colo., 81641; or Kay Bivens at 970-878-4866 or mail 1157 Garfield St., Meeker, Colo., 81641. All pictures will be returned to their owners.
Contributions for Veteran’s Memorial
MEEKER | Contributions to the proposed County Veterans Memorial can be sent to: VFW POST 5843, Rio Blanco County Memorial Fund, Mountain Valley Bank, 400 Main St., Meeker, Colo., 81641
Bob Tucker Golf tournament May 21
MEEKER | Please save the date, May 21, 2012, for the Fifth and Final Coach Bob Tucker Golf Tournament at the Meeker Golf Course.
Carson & Barnes Circus coming to Meeker
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber is excited to bring the Carson & Barnes Circus to Meeker! In the coming days business owners may receive a phone call from a circus representative named Shelby selling children’s tickets. These tickets can be used for children the business owners want to send, or for less fortunate children who might not otherwise be able to attend. The circus will be in town Monday, May 14 for two shows at the Fairgrounds, one at 4:30 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m.
