Blue Christmas Service Friday, Dec. 19
MEEKER | Join Meeker United Methodist Church (368 4th St.) on Friday, Dec. 19, for our Blue Christmas Service at 7 p.m. Christmas can be a difficult time of the year, and the holidays aren’t always merry and bright. If you are carrying grief, loneliness, or heartache this season, you are not alone. The Blue Christmas service is a special worship service offering gentle sanctuary, comfort, and healing for those who find the cheer of the holidays overwhelming.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at St. James’ Episcopal Church
MEEKER | St. James Episcopal Church (368 4th St.) will hold a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. All are welcome.
Copies of “Two Gone Guys” available
MEEKER | The first batch of “Two Gone Guys” have arrived and are available at the HT office for $15.95 plus tax. Another batch is due to arrive next week.
Drop-in meetings for landowners affected by the Lee and Elk Fires
MEEKER | The White River Conservation District invites landowners affected by the Lee and Elk Fires to stop by our drop-in community meetings on the Thursdays of Jan. 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 1-4 p.m. at the District office, 345 7th St. in Meeker (no appointment needed). Staff will be on hand to visit about three wildfire recovery assistance programs for ditch cleaning, diversion infrastructure improvements, and reseeding with simple, one-page applications available on site for anyone interested. These programs are made possible through the District in partnership with local producers, agencies, and recovery funders.
Library Book Club Jan. 12
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Open Book Club is reading The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, January 12, at 1:00 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at the library. The memoir is also available as an ebook or audiobook on Libby. New members are always welcome!
Meeker Empty Bowls Tuesday, Jan. 13
MEEKER | Mark your calendars for 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser in the Meeker High School Lobby before the Rangely/Meeker basketball games. Bowls are handmade by the MHS Art Department, and provided with soup, salad and bread prepared by the MHS Culinary students and FCCLA. All proceeds go to PMC Meals on Wheels. Please contact Ben Quinn at [email protected] or at (970) 878-9070 ext. 227 for more info.
Sponsor veterans event in May 2026
MEEKER | Organizers of the first annual Meeker Veterans Community Center Bull Riding Concert and Gala, set for May 24, 2026, are seeking sponsors to help fund veteran services, wellness programs, family support and scholarships. For details, contact Amanda Smith at 970-208-4742 or [email protected].