Grand opening of the The Heritage
MEEKER | Mark your calendars for the grand opening of The Heritage on June 3, 2023 in the Hugus Building, 594 Main St. A collaboration of efforts between Christie Borchard, the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, and the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, the space will feature art, historical exhibits and much more.
Youth Fishing Day this weekend
MEEKER | When was the last time a game warden handed you a fishing rod and said to you, “Who needs a fishing license?” Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Meeker Recreation Center invite you to enjoy a morning of fish and fun on Saturday, June 3 at Meeker Circle Park Pond. Fun begins at 8 a.m. Before your fingers begin smelling like fish scales, stop at the Lions Club tent for a free pancake. Kids love this annual event, but anyone from toddler to an octogenarian “kid at heart” is welcome. CPW will be providing rods, fishing equipment and advice on how to untangle lines. No license is required for this event. The Lions Club and the Meeker Police Department are sponsoring a free breakfast at 10 a.m. CPW staff will offer an educational talk at 10:30 a.m. on everything you need to know about fish in Rio Blanco County and we wrap things up at 11 a.m. In case of inclement weather, we might have to cancel if safety is a concern, still, the fish don’t mind a little wetness.
Book Club meeting June 12
MEEKER | The book club will be reading “The Agitators: Three Friends Who Fought for Abolition and Women’s Rights” by Dorothy Wickenden. We will discuss the book on Monday, June 12 at 1 p.m. at Meeker Public Library. All are welcome to join in the fun.
Meekerpalooza 2023
MEEKER | Live music, food, fun and family…what more could you want? The Meeker Friday concert tradition continues in June and July. Music will be provided by West Highway 7 (June 9); Elk Range (June 23); Noodle Soup (July 14) and A Band Called Alexis (July 21). Music begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker Downtown Plaza and ends at 9 p.m. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get comfortable. The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will be offering a beer garden and various kids activities. The outdoor concerts are free, sponsored by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metro Recreation (ERBM) District. ERBM will be organizing a cornhole tournament at 6:30 p.m. on June 9, and a pickleball doubles tournament at 6:30 p.m. on July 14. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Please pay the $10 fee onsite with cash or check. In addition to the music, there will be a farmers market hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce on June 9 and July 21 featuring local produce, crafts and food. Vendors open their tents at 4 p.m. On July 21, the concert will be sponsored by the White River Electric Association (WREA). WREA will be presenting their annual membership appreciation dinner on the courthouse lawn at 5 p.m. just before the concert begins. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on the fun!
