Free Community Meal this Sunday
MEEKER | The Meeker United Methodist Church is hosting a free taco bar with sides on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 12-1:30 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Richards’ Hall (368 4th St.) The church will be accepting monetary donations for California fire victims.
Library book club
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading The Conditions of Unconditional Love by Alexander McCall Smith. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, Feb. 10, 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!
MAMBA meeting Monday
MEEKER | Our monthly MAMBA (Meeker Area Mountain Biking Association) meeting will be Monday. Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall meeting room.
RBC Stockgrowers’ annual business meeting Feb. 7
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Stockgrowers’ Annual Business Meeting will be held Friday, Feb. 7 at 12 p.m. The Banquet will be on Saturday, May 17. Stay tuned for more details!
Meeker High School Empty Bowls
fundraiser
MEEKER | Empty Bowls, a fundraiser presented by the MHS Art Department and the MHS Culinary Students, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 5-7 p.m. in the Meeker High School lobby before the Roaring Fork/Meeker basketball games.
White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ annual dinner and banquet Feb. 12
RBC | Wednesday, Feb. 12. Reception 5:30 p.m. Tickets $30/per person. Dinner/Entertainment/Cash bar. Register now. Call 970.878.9838. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert Srygley, PhD, Research Ecologist with the USDA- Agricultural Research Service based in Sidney, Montana. Groundbreaking Mormon Cricket Research on population outbreaks and natural controls.
2025 Mormon Cricket Control Program open public meetings in February
RBC | Meetings are from 6-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 in Rangely at 500 Kennedy Dr. and Feb. 20 in Meeker at 240 7th St. Discussion points include: What to do if you spot a cricket, Early hatch control, District aerial spray cost-share program, County cost-share program (bait), Requirements/Reimbursements, and Educational materials.
Parents’ Night Out Feb. 14
MEEKER | Bring your kids to enjoy ERBM Recreation & Park District’s showing of Gnomeo and Juliet while you sneak away to enjoy a Valentine’s date at a local restaurant! 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the 4H Community Building. Ages 7 and up. $5/person + concessions. No pre-registration; pay at the door. Additional details at erbmrec.com/parentsnight
Cupid’s Pool Party Feb. 14
Join us at the Meeker Recreation Center Pool for inflatables and fun crafts this Valentine’s Day! 10:15 a.m. to noon. All ages welcome. Regular MRC fees and all pool rules apply. Find fees and rules at erbmrec.com/pool
Nominations open for JustServe Award
RBC | Nominations are open for the fourth annual JustServe Award, to recognize outstanding contributions to the local community through volunteer service. Anyone or any agency from northwest Colorado is invited to apply or to nominate someone else. Nominees and winners do not need to use the JustServe site to apply for the award. Submissions are due by Feb. 15. Please email the NW Colorado JustServe coordinator, [email protected]. JustServe will coordinate a service activity or donation drive to benefit the winning organization. The JustServe.org website allows organizations to post their volunteer needs, and helps volunteers search for places to serve in the community. See the JustServe page for more information about JustServe and how you can use this free resource for your volunteer events. http://www.justserve.org