Meeker, News Notes

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Nov 17, 2022

Shop Local on “Pink Friday”

MEEKER | Some Meeker retailers will be participating in “Pink Friday,”reminding customers to “shop small first.” The holiday, created in 2021 by the Boutique Hub, a national organization, is intended to encourage people to visit small local retailers a week prior to Black Friday deals. Participating businesses include the Upstairs Gallery (get 10% off earrings if you find the pink-ribboned mouse in the gallery), Blanco Cellars, White River Dental Hygiene, Meeker General Mercantile, Bluebell Boutique, Meeker Sweet Shop, Backcountry Outpost, Ya-Ya’s and New Earth Spiritual and Metaphysical Healing.

Sportsman’s Club Turkey Shoot Nov. 20

MEEKER | The annual Meeker Sportsman’s Club Turkey Shoot will be Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the club range (2553 Sulphur Creek Rd., approximately 1.4 miles past the end of the pavement). Multiple events, turkey prizes, $2 per event. Bring your own gun and ammo. For event details see the ad on this page and for more information, call John at 970-878-3456.

Clerk & Recorder’s office closing at noon

RBC | The Clerk & Recorder’s office will be clsoing at noon daily from Nov. 16-25 due to employee changeover and training. Regular business hours will resume Nov. 28.

Horizons revamping Little Points of Light

RBC | Horizons’ annual Little Points of Light campaign and event are being revamped. We are putting a pause on Little Points of Light this December and will re-launch the event as an end-of-summer bash. Be on the lookout for more information about this family-friendly event early August 2023. If you would still like to donate this holiday season, please visit horizonsnwc.org/donate

Christmas Bazaar in Rangely Dec. 10

RANGELY | Mark your calendar for Christmas shopping at the Rangely Bazaar/Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 402 W. Main St. (EEC Building). Christmas decor and gifts, Rada cutlery, knit and crochet items, wood art, horseshoe art and more. Weather permitting, Big Mike’s BBQ food truck will be there for lunch. Kids 12-and-under can shop at low prices in the Kids’ Corner.


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