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NEWS NOTES: September 2

MACC auditions

MEEKER | Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s youth theater will perform Bugsy Malone Jr. this fall. Children in third through eighth grade are welcome to participate.

Auditions are set for Friday, Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meeker High School Auditorium. There is a $20 audition fee. If you’d like to be considered for a part with solos and lines, please prepare a song and a reading of your choice.

Rehearsals will begin Sept. 7 and will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6–8 p.m. and Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Performances set for Nov. 18, 19 and 20 at the MHS auditorium.

Free legal clinic

MEEKER | Need legal advice? Schedule an appointment during the next free legal clinic at the Meeker Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 2-5 p.m. Call 970-878-5911 to be added to the sign-up sheet. You’ll need to provide a reliable phone number so the volunteer attorney can call during scheduled clinic hours.

Class of ‘80 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.

Class of ‘90 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!!!  

Old Timers reminder

MEEKER | 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.

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.

LDS conference

MEEKER | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold a two day local conference Sept. 11-12. Speakers will include church leaders serving in the Vernal Temple, the Denver South mission area, and local church officials of the Craig Stake. Meetings will be held in the Craig chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1295 W Ninth St. The Sept. 11 session for adults will be from 6-8 p.m. and the Sunday session for all ages will be from 10 a.m.-noon on Sept. 12. Sessions will also be broadcast to LDS chapels in Baggs, Rangely, Steamboat Springs, Meeker and Granby.

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