Fairfield semi-annual grant deadline April 1
MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Applications may be mailed to PO Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to White River Electric (233 6th St), ATTN: JH Sheridan, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Mon-Thurs. Applications must be received, not just postmarked, by April 1, 2025.
Lenten Fish Fry April 4
MEEKER | The Meeker community is invited to the Holy Family Catholic Church (889 Park Ave.) Lenten Fish Fry, April 4, from 5-7:30 p.m. The cost: adult is $17/adult, $6/child (under 12 years old). The meal includes: two pieces of fish, French fries, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Take-out is an option. There will also be a bake sale for those interested in buying baked goods. Come and enjoy fellowship and a good meal.
Smoking River Brewing Co. chili cook off April 5
MEEKER | Fourth Annual Chili Cook Off, Saturday April 5 starting at 4 p.m. at Smoking River Brewing Co. Enter your chili or be a taster! Awards will be given to People’s Choice, Best Green Chili, Best White Chili and Best Red Chili. Sign up on Facebook or pick up the form at the brewery. Tickets for tasters are $12 and include two beers.
Join the Memoirs Club
MEEKER | Come join the Memoirs Club: do you have a life story to tell, but don’t know how to start? We’ll be happy to share how fun it is, one page at a time! Wednesdays, (8:45 for newcomers) from 9–10:30 a.m. starting March 19 at the White River Museum In the Old West Heritage Culture Center (517 Park) in Meeker. Space is limited, so reserve yours today. It’s free, but donations to the museum are appreciated. Bring a notebook specifically for your stories, writing implements, and room for flat props (pictures, brochures, etc.). For more info and guidelines call 970-326-5060.
Meeker Book Club
MEEKER |The Meeker Public Library book club is reading Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, April 14, 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!
Adult Open Gym
MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District is hosting Adult Open Gyms (ages 18 and up) on Tuesday evenings, with a different sport featured each month. March: Basketball at Meeker Elementary School, Tuesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m. (No Open Gym March 18) April: Dodgeball at Meeker Elementary School, Tuesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m. ERBM Recreation & Park District Punch Pass required to participate. Cost: $1/person/use. Call 970-878-3403 to add punches to your customer account.
Youth Open Gym
MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District hosts Youth Open Gym Fridays from 1-2:30 p.m. at Meeker Elementary School. Grades K-12th are welcome to join for freestyle basketball. Ages 8 and under must be accompanied by someone 13 or older. ERBM Recreation & Park District Punch Pass required. Cost: $1/person/use. Call 970-878-3403 to add punches to your customer account.
Tiny Open Gym
MEEKER | Bring your toddlers to burn off some energy at ERBM Recreation & Park District’s Tiny Open Gym! Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Admin Building, 555 Garfield St. Participation of parent/caregiver required. Max 3 children per parent/caregiver. ERBM Recreation & Park District Punch Pass required. Cost: $1/person/use. Call 970-878-3403 to add punches to your customer account.
