– Thanksgiving modified hours at the Meeker Recreation Center. The center is closed Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. – A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m on Dec. 6 at the Meeker Public Library at 490 Main[Read More…]
News Notes
Christmasfest plans underway
RANGELY | The Western Rio Blanco Recreation & Park District is making preparations for the annual Christmasfest celebration, scheduled for Dec. 8-10 this year. The theme for this year’s Christmasfest is Elf on the Shelf. They are seeking help with the planning committee, volunteers and donations. Please contact Kirstin Cushman,[Read More…]
Festival of Lights set for Nov. 30
MEEKER | Start planning now to enter your float in Meeker’s annual Parade of Lights on Wed., Nov. 30 in downtown Meeker. The Festival of Lights will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the courthouse tree lighting ceremony, decorated wreath display and the parade. Showcase your business, organization or lighting display.[Read More…]
CNCC computer classes available
MEEKER | Need help improving skills with Microsoft Excel and/or PowerPoint? Excel classes will be held in November and PowerPoint follows in December. For further information call 878-5227 or stop by the office at 345 Sixth St. next to the post office.
Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection through Nov. 20
MEEKER | Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child will be collected through Nov. 20 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Meeker. Suggested items include toiletries and personal hygiene items like toothpaste, soap, and hair combs, socks, mittens, hats, school supplies and a “wow” toy or two for each box. No chocolate, liquids,[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 17, 2016
– Elks National Hoop Shoot Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. in the MHS gym. Youth 8-13 (as of April 1, 2017) are invited to this free throwing competition. Visit meekerrecdistrict.com or call 878-3403. – RSVP deadline Nov. 23 for registration for the Holiday Social and Father-Daughter dance closes at noon.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: November 10, 2016
– Free monthly movie at the Meeker Recreation Center Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Featured film: “Little Boy.” Visit meekerrecdistrict.com or call 878-3403. – Fall swimming fundamentals free group swimming lesson for all ages. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Visit meekerrecdistrict.com or call 878-3403. – The Meeker Library Book Club[Read More…]
News Briefs: November 10, 2016
Polar Plunge in Rangely Saturday RANGELY | The 2016 Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics will be held at Kenney Reservoir on Nov. 12 with registration beginning at 11 a.m. For more information contact Norian Edwards at 801-589-3210 or email [email protected]. Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection Nov. 14-20 MEEKER |[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: November 3, 2016
Meeker School District info meeting Nov. 7 Meeker | The Meeker School District will host an informational community meeting on Monday, Nov. 7, in the high school auditorium to review future Meeker public school financing including public ideas for priority spending of the $875,000 ending fund balance which was left[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: November 3, 2016
– Meeker annual Craft and Gift Show. Friday, Nov. 4 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Huge selection of unique hand-crafted items. Sponsored by the Ladies Social Club. – TGIF! Meeker, Friday, Nov. 4. TGIF Meeker is a monthly celebration in Meeker on[Read More…]
Community Calendar: October 27, 2016
– The Meeker Library Book Club meets at 1 p.m. the second Monday of each month (excluding holidays). The next meeting will be Nov. 14. We will be discussing “The Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George. All interested readers are welcome. Stop by the Meeker Library for details. – Quilting[Read More…]
News Briefs: October 27, 2016
Broadband meeting today in Meeker MEEKER | Please join Rio Blanco County and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade on Oct. 27 from 9-11 a.m. at Mountain Valley Bank. Utilization of broadband service for economic development efforts will be discussed. Please email [email protected] with any questions and[Read More…]
