MEEKER | Register now for upcoming fall classes starting soon! Social Media Marketing is a must for local businesses and entrepreneurs needing to expand their business operations using social media marketing platforms, four sessions beginning Oct. 9. Restaurant and food service employers are encouraged to attend the Food Safety Works[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
ERBM Flag Football …
The ERBM Recreation and Park District’s flag football programs are underway. Participants in first/second grades showcase their skills every Monday and Wednesday from 5:15-6:15 p.m., while third/sixth grade participants hit the grid iron Tuesday and Thursdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m., both at Paintbrush Park. Above, Jordan Zielinske eludes Gabe Smithers and[Read More…]
Guided meditation classes in October
MEEKER | Guided meditation class Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hugus Building, 592 Main St. Ste. 1. $5 for the class. Come relax and enjoy an evening of letting things go. Bring a yoga mat and/or meditation pillow if you have them. Classes taught by Stefanie Nielsen. Sponsored[Read More…]
MHS football seeks pledges for teacher
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys football team is asking for pledges for each touchdown the varsity team makes in the month of October for Touchdowns for Kris, a fundraiser for Barone Middle School teacher Kris Casey, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Sponsors may make a one-time donation or[Read More…]
Parkview hosts ‘Night at Hogwarts’ Oct. 27
RANGELY | Parkview Elementary School will be hosting their annual “Night at Hogwarts” fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 27, from 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets are $10 per family or $3 per person and may be purchased, along with galleons for $1 each, at the Parkview Elementary School office. Questions? Call 675-2267.
Fifth/Sixth Grade Mustangs …
The Meeker Mustangs fifth/sixth grade team hosted Parachute on Saturday at Starbucks Stadium. The Mustangs were down 12-0 at half time but battled hard to be up six points, 18-12, with only a few minutes remaining. Parachute returned the kick off to tie the game and send it into overtime.[Read More…]
“We never quit.”
The scrappy younger Mustangs took to the gridiron Saturday against a big, bruising bunch from Palisade. Holding to the slogan “we never quit,” the boys quickly established who was boss on the home turf of Starbuck stadium. The swarming defense kept the Piranhas off balance with good pursuit, strong tackling[Read More…]
Jammin’ Lamb …
courtesy photo The contestants in the first annual Jammin’ Lamb competitions were Scott Creecy with spiced ground lamb tacos with Israeli salad topping; Clint Shults with roasted lamb shoulder with butter garlic rosemary rub; Ben Cunningham with Kentucky-style barbecue lamb shoulder with green Hatch chili and cheesy grits; Pioneer Medical[Read More…]
Guest Column: October is Domestic Violence Awareness month in the U.S.
By Teresia Rose-Reed Special to the Herald Times EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a four-part series on domestic violence awareness. RBC | Recently, our community was impacted by the loss of a very sweet young lady who grew up here. Although the violence occurred in another state, it[Read More…]
Meeker 4-H Achievement Night Oct. 26
MEEKER | Please join us for Meeker’s 4-H Achievement Night on Thursday, Oct. 26 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the 4-H building at the fairgrounds. Everyone is welcome. Come enjoy a fun-filled night of good food, good company, a Harry Potter-themed costume contest and door prizes. Lasagna will be provided.[Read More…]
Letter: Septemberfest a huge success, thanks long overdue
Dear Editor: This year’s Septemberfest was a huge success because of all the volunteer help and donations that were received. Saturday started out with several people running in the annual Fast Flat and Free 5K run/walk hosted by the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (WRBM) staff. Also,[Read More…]
Elk bugling/camouflage contest Oct. 24
MEEKER | The annual elk bugling and camouflage contest for kids in first through fifth grades will be held Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Meeker Elementary School. Call 878-4969 for more information.
