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Community Calendar: August 10, 2023

Historical Society meeting Sunday, Aug. 13

MEEKER | The quarterly gathering of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society is this Sunday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. at Town Park. Please bring something to share or a decorated box lunch for two to be auctioned off. Extras will be brought just in case. Cookies, lemonade and water will also be served. Come on down! 

Meeker Christian Community Book Club to meet Aug. 14

MEEKER | The Meeker Christian Community Book Club will meet on Monday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss the first half (four chapters) of the book “Love Wins” by Rob Bell at St. James Episcopal Church. If interested in joining this Christian reading group, and/or purchasing a copy, contact Dan Francis at 719-229-4135 or email at [email protected]. Price of the hardcopy book is $15, or download onto your Kindle or iPad for $13.

Free rifle sight-in event Aug. 19

MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club, at 2553 Rio Blanco County Road 11 (Sulphur Creek), will be hosting a free Rifle Sight-in event on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.  Targets, rests, hearing protection and spotters will be provided. All you need to bring is your rifle and the correct ammunition. This event is open to non-members. For more information, call Scott Nielsen 970-756-9599. 

Presentation about Operation Christmas Child Aug. 20

MEEKER | You are invited to hear about what God is doing through Operation Christmas Child to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to children, families and communities around the world. Explore ways you can partner in this exciting ministry! Bring a friend! The presentation will be Aug. 20 at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1191 Market St. in Meeker, Colorado. RSVP to Stella McGruder at [email protected], or call 970-878-5162.

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  • The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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