Meeker Food Bank food drive now through Oct. 4
MEEKER | In conjunction with Food Bank of the Rockies, the Meeker Food Bank (at White River Methodist Church) is holding a food drive now through Oct. 4. Drop-off locations are Watt’s (our local Food Bank is giving their spot to this project for two weeks), Pioneers Medical Center, all three Meeker schools, Meeker Christian Church, and Streamline Realty. All shelf stable/non-perishable items are accepted, so long as they are not damaged, expired, or packaged in glass.
Love Meeker? Seasonal volunteers wanted for the Chamber
MEEKER | Do you love Meeker and enjoy meeting new people? The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is looking for part-time, seasonal volunteers to help greet visitors, answer phones, hand out maps, and share all the wonderful things our town has to offer. If this sounds like you, contact Sara at [email protected] for more information.
Writers’ Conference in Steamboat Oct. 18
STEAMBOAT | The Steamboat Springs Writers Group is holding its 42nd annual Writers’ Conference on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Depot Art Center (1001 13th St., Steamboat Springs). The conference is $125 and includes breakfast and lunch. There will be a meet and greet with conference speakers Mark Obmascik and Martin J. Smith on Friday, Oct. 17. The meet and greet, which includes a buffet dinner, is $35. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/42nd-annual-writers-conference
Reserve your booth space for Pumpkins Eats ‘N Treats
MEEKER | ERBM’s annual Pumpkins Eats ‘N Treats event will return to downtown Meeker this Halloween! Business owners and local organizations, please join us to hand out goodies to the community. Reserve your booth space by calling Kari at 970-878-7421.
Babysitter Training Course Nov. 14-15
MEEKER | Learn how to provide quality care to children of all ages and obtain your Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications. This American Red Cross class will be taught Friday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.$75 each for certification and Training Handbook, ages 12+. Register by Nov. 7 at erbmrec.com/babysitter
Candy donations sought for Walbridge Wing trick-or-treaters
MEEKER | The Walbridge Wing at Pioneers Medical Center is seeking candy donations for residents to hand out to trick-or-treaters on Halloween. If you can donate a bag of treats, please drop it off at 100 Pioneer Medical Center Dr., in Meeker.