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NEWS NOTES: August 19

Public meetings for water initiative

RBC | Public meetings for the White River Integrated Water Initiative

Please join us at the:

•Piceance Creek Rock School on Aug. 19, 6 p.m.

For more information email [email protected] or visit whiterivercd.com.

Frisell, Morrison at the TANK

RANGELY | On Saturday, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m., in the high desert of Colorado, guitarist and composer Bill Frisell and the filmmaker Bill Morrison will charge the Tank’s extraordinary structure with a live sound and image performance. Exploring its history as an embodiment of the American West, Frisell will create an original score and Morrison will project film images on the stark landscape and the sides of the seven-story tower — an unforgettable experience for a select audience. Seating under the stars with a view of the projected visuals and a 7:1 Meyer Sound audio array. Purchase tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5118738

Meeker Library book club

MEEKER | The book club will be reading “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande. We will discuss the book on Monday, Sept. 13 at 1  p.m. All are welcome to join in the fun.

MHS Class of 1980 reunion

MEEKER | The Meeker High School Class of 1980 reunion is set for Saturday, Sept. 4 from around noon to at least 8 p.m. at the Meeker Golf Course. Meat will be provided, please bring a side dish to share.

Old Timers reminder

MEEKER | RBCPA (Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association) REMINDER

Just a reminder to all those interested in RBCPA Old Timers picnic at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 4 (Saturday afternoon). Just bring your own sack lunch to City Circle Park (by the fish pond). We will hold this meeting for all members and those who wish to become members. This will be a general business meeting to discuss and vote on certain guidelines now in effect. 

This general meeting is an open invitation all in the community over 30-years-old. We would really like to keep the Old timers celebration as a highlighted community event, and would appreciate your attendance.

If you would like to volunteer for any of the executive positions before the fall meeting, contact Roberta Watt 970-220-2247, or Daryl LeFevre 307-272-0763.

Country Raised grand opening

MEEKER | The new owners of the Country Raised store in Meeker, Jeremy and Cherlynn Muxlow, will hold a grand opening next Friday, Aug. 27 beginning at 11 a.m. Country Raised is located at 610 Main St. 

RHS Class of 1990 reunion

RANGELY | The RHS Class of 1990 is having their 31st reunion in Rangely during Septemberfest, Sept. 3–6.

– Rangely football game on Friday

– Rangely Camper Park on Saturday

– Float decorating at Bell’s on Sunday

– Parade on Monday

For more info, contact Julie Lane Bockelman, 970-270-2296.

All classes are encouraged to attend!!!  


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