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NEWS NOTES: MARCH 31, 2022

Fairfield grant apps due tomorrow

MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications is 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022.  Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market St. Applications must be received, not postmarked, by April 1, 2022. The Freeman E. Fairfield Charitable Trust is established exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes in Meeker, Colorado. You can contact the Rio Blanco Herald Times office for a grant application.

Coffee at Streamline

MEEKER | Please join us for free coffee and conversation at Streamline Realty, 600 Main Street, this Friday, Apr. 1 at 8 a.m.

OHV club meeting

MEEKER | The next meeting of the Wagon Wheel OHV Club will be Wednesday, April 6 at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker at 7 p.m. with an agenda to include officer elections, the July poker run, monthly ride/work days and more. 

Library book club

MEEKER | The book club will be reading “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi. We will discuss the book on Monday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at Meeker Public Library. All are welcome to join in the fun.

Free legal clinic

MEEKER | The next free legal clinic in Meeker will be Wednesday, April 13 from 2-5 p.m. for parties without an attorney. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one via computer link. Contact the Meeker Public Library at 970-878-5911 to be added to the sign-up sheet. Space is limited. 

Glow in the dark Easter egg hunt

RANGELY | Join us in Elk’s Park to hunt for eggs in the dark. You will need to bring a flashlight and something to put your eggs in. Prizes will be won by all! Register at Rangely Rec Center by April 5.

When: April 8, 8:45 p.m.

Who: 6 years and younger

Children younger than 6 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $8 per participant

Pool Easter egg hunt

RANGELY | Come enjoy a fun way of hunting Easter eggs. You’ll have a challenge looking for eggs in the pool (sectioned off by age groups). Prizes will be awarded for golden eggs found, so ‘hop’ on in and don’t forget to bring a waterproof bag to collect your findings.

When: April 14, 7:30 p.m. SHARP

Where: Rangely Rec Center

Who: All children welcome

Cost: FREE with a donation to the Rangely Public Schools Backpack program. Items for donation include, but are not limited to, individual prepackaged items (granola bars, fruit snacks, oatmeal, cup-o noodles, etc.)

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The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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