White River Alliance Trash Clean-Up Day May 18
MEEKER | The White River Alliance will be conducting their annual spring trash clean-up day. If you would like to help, please meet at the Lake Avery spillway parking area Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. We will split up to work at multiple sites, making our way down toward town to meet at noon at Circle Park. All help is welcome. Bring your gloves. Sandwiches and drinks will be provided for volunteers.
Hippology Contest May 18
MEEKER | What do you know about hippology (the study of horses)? All are invited to compete in an open contest on Saturday, May 18 at the Meeker Public Library. Check in time is 9:30 a.m. There will be team and individual awards for ages 8 and up, and a special “Long-In-the-Tooth” adult division. Entry fee is $10 per individual and includes a delicious homemade lunch. For more information call Silvia Smith at 720-837-4459.
Concerts coming to The TANK
RANGELY | Concerts at The TANK this summer: May 18, CU Atlas B2 Resident, 8 p.m., free; May 25, Colorado Modular Synth Society, 8 p.m., free; June 10, Zara, 8 p.m., free; June 12, Rooster Blackspur — Davis Phinney Foundation Benefit.
Meet the Republican candidates forums
RBC | Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rangely High School Auditorium. Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker Fairfield Center.
Quilt raffle fundraiser June 15
MEEKER | Ellen Reichert donated a quilt made by Kathy Sizemore with squares created by the late Hazel Rosenlund. Purchase tickets at the White River Museum where the quilt is currently on display. The raffle will be held June 15 during the annual fish fry at Buford School House (winner need not be present). Raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $20. Fish fry from 4-6 p.m. June 15.
Old Time Country Dance June 15
MEEKER | Enjoy an old time country dance on Saturday, June 15 at the Buford School House. Music by the Cimarron Band, sponsored by Mark and Callie Scritchfield. Light snacks provided, bring your own bottle, 7-11 p.m. Donations accepted for Buford School House.
Community meeting at Buford School House on June 18
MEEKER | Save the date: June 18, 6 p.m. at the Buford School House for a community meeting, open to the public to discuss improving forest health in the White River National Forest and adjoining private properties. Contact the White River Conservation District for more information. 970-878-9838.
Rec Center maintenance shutdown begins Friday
MEEKER | Meeker Recreation Center will be closed Friday, May 17 through Monday, May 27 for annual maintenance. Summer hours resume Tuesday, May 28. Please check our website for additional details at erbmrec.com
BMS carnival May 21
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School Carnival will be Tuesday, May 21 from 4-5:30 p.m. Tickets are 25¢ each. All proceeds go to support the STEM program.