The new banner installed across Market Street on Monday (and highlighted on the front page) didn’t survive long enough for the print edition to get back to town this week. Ongoing windy conditions ripped it on Wednesday.
In case you forgot, the last banner started sagging due to wind and got caught by a semi truck and hitched a ride all the way to Craig. The banner saga — some folks love it, some not so much — continues.
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(see page 3 for details on these events
🎨 Coloring Mandalas — Feb. 27
MEEKER | Teens and tweens are invited to color mandalas at the Meeker Public Library from 3–5 p.m. Use your current book cover for color inspiration or just come relax and color with friends. Snacks provided.
🌸 IF: OneNight Women’s Gathering — Feb. 28
MEEKER | An all-day women’s gathering featuring worship and inspirational teaching streamed from Dallas, Texas.
10 a.m.–3 p.m. at White River Methodist Church, 809 Park Ave.
Luncheon included; RSVP required to reserve a seat.
📖 Short Stories & Snacks — Feb. 28
MEEKER | A book club for busy readers! Join the Meeker Public Library at 11 a.m. to read and discuss Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl — no homework required. Snacks served.
💻 Online Author Talks — February
MEEKER | Live virtual interviews with bestselling and award-winning authors, available at the library or from home. February guests: Vanessa Riley, Dr. Lindsey Stewart and Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch.
Register at meekerlibrary.org.
🗳 Republican Precinct Caucuses — March 3
RIO BLANCO COUNTY | Tuesday at 7 p.m.
• Rangely Town Hall (Precincts 1 & 2)
• RBC Fairgrounds in Meeker (Precincts 3 & 4)
Open to the public; registered Republicans in each precinct may participate.
🗳 Democratic Precinct Caucus & County Assembly — March 7
MEEKER | Saturday, 9:45 a.m.–12 p.m., at the Meeker Public Library meeting room. Check-in begins at 9:45 a.m. for registered Democratic voters in Precincts 1–4. County Assembly follows precinct business.
🐟 Holy Family Fish Fry — March 13
MEEKER | 4:30–6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building, Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds (new location).
Fish, fries, coleslaw, drinks & homemade desserts.
Adults $17 | Kids $6. Bake sale, too!
🔫 Vernal Gun & Knife Show — March 13–14
VERNAL | Uintah County Conference Center.
March 13 (12–7 p.m.) & March 14 (9 a.m.–6 p.m.).
Admission: $5 cash / $7 card. Veterans & law enforcement free.
Proceeds benefit Uintah County Search and Rescue.
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