MHS Ecology Trip Fundraiser Oct. 20
MEEKER | Join 22 MHS students at the Smoking River Brewery (101 E Market St.) this Sunday, Oct. 20 from 12-5 p.m. to help them raise funds for an ecology trip to Costa Rica in June 2025. Live music, silent auction, and food. Suggested donations: $25 per meal; $60 for a family of four.
Historical Society quarterly gathering Sunday, Oct. 20
MEEKER | This Sunday at 1 p.m. come share stories with the Rio Blanco County Historical Society during the quarterly membership meeting. Storytelling entertainment is planned, along with pulled pork tacos for lunch. Bring a side dish to share. If you are a member and need to renew, this is a good time to do so. And if you aren’t a member yet, please come join us on Sunday at the Heritage Culture Center (517 Park Ave.).
Art exhibition at Meeker Library Oct. 21-25
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library is thrilled to invite you to view artwork dedicated to our resident cat, Books, crafted by the talented students of the Meeker High School College Drawing Class! The art exhibition will run Oct. 21-25 in the Library Community Room.
Farm Bureau annual meeting Oct. 21
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau will host its annual Business Meeting on Oct. 21, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Meeker Library. Members are welcome to join us.
Fair Board October meeting moved to Tuesday, Oct. 22
MEEKER | The monthly Fair Board meeting was scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24 in Meeker. A conflicting schedule with school district parent/teacher conferences necessitates changing this month’s meeting to Tuesday, Oct. 22. The meeting will be in Exhibit Hall #1 at the county fairgrounds in Meeker, starting at 6 p.m.
Candy donations sought for Wing trick-or-treaters
MEEKER | Walbridge Wing residents are looking forward to Halloween. Help them prepare for trick-or-treaters by donating candy for them to hand out! Please bring donations to the Wing.
‘May the Forest Be With You Always’ Poster Judging Contest at Streamline Oct. 28-31
MEEKER | This competition celebrates ‘Stewardship Week’ hosted by the White River Conservation District and the National Association of Conservation Districts. The Barone Middle School sixth-grade students created posters with the theme of promoting forest conservation. You choose the final three to win cash prizes with the winner going to state finals. Pick your favorite at Streamline Realty (600 Main) during the week and during Pumpkins, Eats n’ Treats downtown on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Pumpkins, Eats N’ Treats downtown in Meeker on Oct. 31
MEEKER | Join ERBM to celebrate Halloween! Trick-or-treating begins at the Downtown Plaza at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31, followed by a costume parade. Parade categories include three and under, 4-7 years, 8-11 years, 12+ years, family/group/duo and pets. Local businesses, please call 970-878-7421 to reserve your booth space! Additional details at erbmrec.com/pet.
Non-lethal Wolf Conflict Reduction Training Nov. 4
MEEKER | You are invited to an upcoming interagency training session on Nov. 4 in Meeker. The main focus of this training is to educate the public and producers on effectively handling encounters with wolves. The training session will be Nov. 4, 2024, from 6-9 p.m. at the Rio Blanco Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall #2 835 Sulphur Creek Rd. Register by Nov. 1 at https://tinyurl.com/yc8wjpsc.
Meeker Library Book Club Nov. 11
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading “Brave the Wild River” by Melissa L. Sevigny. We will meet to discuss the books at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at the library if you would like to join in the fun. New members are always welcome!
Rangely Craft Show Dec. 7
RANGELY | Save the date for the third annual Rangely Craft Show and Bazaar, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the EEC Building (402 W. Main St.).