Date/location change for food bank to this Friday at City Park
MEEKER | The Meeker Mobile Pantry will be held on Friday, Aug. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at City Park. This is a date and location change due to the wildfires.
La Despensa Móvil Meeker se realizará el viernes 22 de agosto a las 10:30 a. m. en el Parque de la Ciudad. La fecha y el lugar se modificaron debido a los incendios forestales.a los incendios forestales.
Circle Park remains closed during final construction
MEEKER | The public is reminded that Circle Park remains closed to the public during final construction. Unauthorized access may result in a trespass violation. To enjoy the river, use the new access ramps at 3rd Street and 10th Street for water entry and exit. For continued project updates, visit erbmrec.com/news or call 970-878-3403.
Community theater production of ‘Matilda’ rescheduled for Aug. 28-30
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda: The Musical” scheduled for this weekend has been rescheduled due to the wildfires until Aug. 28-30.
Septemberfest at the TANK Aug. 30-Sept. 1
RANGELY | For this year’s Septemberfest, the TANK presents a rare treat, a three-day recorded installation of gorgeous medieval singing from New York’s much-praised early music group TENET. TENET has won acclaim for its innovative programming, virtuosic singing and command of a repertoire spanning the Middle Ages to the present. In The TANK, these sacred songs will be uplifting and transcendental. Presented free of charge, Aug. 1-Sept. 1. 9am-1pm and 7-9pm Saturday and Sunday.
RBC Democrats hosting potluck Sept. 3
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Democrats are hosting a potluck dinner at the Town Park Pavillion (20 South 4th St., Meeker), Sept. 3, 5-8 p.m. and you are invited. We have invited US/Colorado Democrat candidates running for office in the 2026 midterms to join us. It will be an opportunity to learn about their plans concerning climate change, Colorado River compact, gerrymandering, affordable housing, etc. Bring a dish to share. Paper products, plasticware, and water will be available.
Community Food Bank thanks and items needed
MEEKER | Many, many thanks to all the Meekerites who have reached out to donate food and items through the Community Food Bank. So wonderful to see friends and neighbors jumping in with help and kindness. If you’re interested in helping us restock some items this week, the Food Bank could use: mustard, mayo, canned green chilies, tomato sauce, box stuffing, cold cereal, rice-a-roni, pancake mix, syrup, pasta and sauce, crackers and pod laundry soap.
Fire/smoke clean up supplies available
MEEKER | Meeker United Methodist Church has fire clean up buckets free of charge for anyone who is cleaning up from fire or smoke. The can be picked up at Ace Hardware, Clark’s Market, or the Meeker Library. Please call 970-366-0072 for more information.
Meeker Library book club
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading James by Percival Everett. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at the library if you would like to join in the fun. New members are always welcome!
