Fair Fun Dig at RBC Fairgrounds
MEEKER | Streamline Realty is putting on the annual Fair Fun Dig at the RBC Fairgrounds. Come find some treasures all day Thursday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Indoor Arena, RBC Fairgrounds, 700 Sulphur Creek Road.
Coffee Talk this Friday
MEEKER | Stop by Streamline Realty’s downtown office at 600 Main Street for Coffee Talk this Friday, Aug. 4 at 8 a.m. Mountain Valley Bank president Tawny Halandras will be discussing how to protect yourself and your credit from fraud.
Aug. 4 ribbon cutting for new South Fork bridge
MEEKER | The US Air Force Academy and US Forest Service, White River National Forest will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of a new bridge across the South Fork on Friday, Aug. 4 at 9 am.. in the South Fork Campground. Air Force Academy cadets have taken this project from initial design through all phases of construction. “We’ll just say a few quick words, take some pictures, and then spend some time together to meet and said thanks,” says Greg Rosenmerkel, former Engineering Staff Officer for the White River National Forest. For more information, contact the Blanco Ranger District at 970-878-4039.
Arrow head digitization
MEEKER | Coal Creek Research will be at the White River Museum on Aug. 7 to scan and document arrow heads and points to be placed in a online database for continued research and observation. If you have a private collection that you would like to have digitized, please feel free to call them at 303-588-2207 or drop by on the morning of the Aug. 7 to visit with them.
Upcoming free legal clinic
MEEKER | Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions and explain the process and procedure for all areas of Colorado civil law, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues and civil protection orders. Contact your Meeker Library at 970-878-5911 to be added to the sign-up sheet. All free. Space is limited.
Historical Society meeting Sunday, Aug. 13
MEEKER | The quarterly gathering of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will be Sunday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. at Town Park. Details to follow next week!
Christian 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
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. 19 from 1-2:30 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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