Are you ready for Range Call?
The 140th Range Call Celebration kicks off Thursday night and continues through the weekend. Remember to celebrate responsibly — that goes for drinking AND fireworks usage! See the Range Call schedule in this newsletter, and check out this week’s paper for stories about the 2025 Parade Marshal, the bands and artists coming to perform, specials from our advertisers, and more.
There’s also quite a bit of news coverage this week, so set aside some time to read your weekly hometown newspaper.
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Community Calendar highlights…
🎯 Freedom Shoot – July 5
Join the Meeker Sportsman’s Club for a 3D Archery event during Range Call! MSC Range (2553 CR 11), starts at 9 a.m. sharp. $30 adults | $20 youth (12–17) | $10 cubs (0–12). Cash prizes + door prize drawings!
🙏 Prayer Vigil for the Nation – July 6
Stop by and join in prayer for the U.S. at St. James Episcopal Church 🇺🇸, 368 4th St., Meeker, 12–6 p.m. Hosted by Meeker United Methodist Church.
🚵 MAMBA Meeting – July 7
The Meeker Area Mountain Biking Association meets at Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.
🧸 Babysitter Training – July 11–12
Teens 12–18 can learn childcare basics, safety, and earn Red Cross certs July 11 (9–2) & July 12 (11–2), $75/person, erbmrec.com/register, 970-878-3403
📚 Library Book Club – July 14
Join us to discuss Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle. Meeker Public Library, 1 p.m. Extra copies available. New members welcome!
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