Suicide prevention events at PMC
Pioneers Medical Center will host a series of Suicide Awareness and Community Connection events from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 and 28 in the PMC lobby. Attendees can meet with behavioral health professionals, ask questions about available resources and learn about scheduling appointments. A therapeutic watercolor activity focused on creativity, reflection and connection will also be offered. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call Becky at 970-878-4014.
Student groups host fundraisers Sept. 19
Meeker High School’s National Honor Society, FFA and Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a community fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Meeker courthouse pavilion. The event will include a pickleball tournament with divisions for kindergarten through sixth grade, grades 7-12 and adults. Cost is $10 per team. Registration will be available beginning at 8:30 a.m., or teams may preregister by contacting Naomi Etchart. FFA will host an “FFArmer’s Market” featuring student Supervised Agricultural Experience projects, while FCA will hold a bake sale. Other yard games, including spikeball and cornhole, are also planned. For more information, contact Etchart at [email protected] or Denee Dinwiddie at [email protected].
Craft fall ornaments Sept. 24
Craft Crazy With Erin will be painting fall ornaments on Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. For more information, go to meekerlibrary.org and check out the calendar. Drop by the library or call (970) 878-5911 to register
Meet and greet lawmakers Sept. 22
On Sept. 22, Rio Blanco Democrats are hosting a “Meet & Greet” for State Representative Meghan Lukens (House District 26) and State Senator Dylan Roberts (Senate District 8). The gathering will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker Town Park Pavilion. Everyone interested in hearing from our state representatives is encouraged to attend. Those planning to stay for dinner should bring a dish to share. CHANGE: In case of rain, the group will meet at the Heritage Culture Center, 517 Park Ave.
Sportsman’s Club to host indoor 3D archery tournament
The Meeker Sportsman’s Club will host the third and fourth events in its Archery Buckle Series on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Meeker Fairgrounds Indoor Arena, 700 Sulphur Creek Road. Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by a shooters’ meeting at 10 a.m. There will be no practice. Classes include open, fixed pin, barebow/recurve and outlaw, with divisions for adults, youth ages 12–17 and cubs ages 0–11. Participants must register by Oct. 7 at EyesOnScore.com. RBC 4-H Shooting Sports will offer breakfast and lunch concessions. For more information, contact Dave Murray at 970-618-4300 or [email protected].
Fairfield Trust grant applications due Thursday, Oct. 1
Applications for the October semi-annual Fairfield Trust grants are due Thursday, Oct. 1. Applications available at the Herald Times office (304 4th St.) and can be mailed to P.O. Box 2302 or dropped off at White River Electric Association (attn: JH).