Here’s a reminder for all of you who forgot to pick up a card or something sweet for Valentine’s Day on Saturday!
There is a theory that dogs can see yellow, so I bought a yellow duck for Nellie in the hope that she wouldn’t disembowel it and leave stuffing everywhere. It didn’t work. Even if she can see colors I don’t think she cares if it’s a stuffy with a squeaker.
For all of you out-of-town readers who’ve asked: No, we still don’t have snow on the ground. We had about five minutes of flurries on Tuesday and some rain and clouds on Wednesday. Fingers crossed for a rainy summer.
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đź“… Coming Up in Meeker & Rio Blanco County
Feb. 13 — Stockgrowers’ Meeting
The Rio Blanco Stockgrowers’ Association will meet Friday, Feb. 13 at noon in the County Commissioners’ hearing room (3rd floor courthouse). Membership renewals are $50 per ranch and may be paid at the meeting or mailed to P.O. Box 1419, Meeker, CO 81641.
No Snow = No Cardboard Derby
ERBM Recreation & Park District’s annual Cardboard Derby has been canceled due to lack of snow.
Feb. 17 — Full Day of Events
Meeker Heritage Club (10–11 a.m., Meeker Library)
Museum presentation, local history and conversation. Ages 15+. Coffee and snacks provided.
Mardi Gras Party & Pancake Supper (5:30–6:30 p.m., Richard’s Hall, 368 4th St.)
Hosted by St. James Episcopal Church and Meeker United Methodist Church. Crafts, Dixieland jazz, King Cake and pancakes. Free; donations accepted for charity.
4-H Demonstration Night (6–7 p.m., Exhibit Hall #1, Fairgrounds)
See local youth projects and enjoy a bake sale hosted by It’s A Way of Life 4-H Club.
Feb. 18 — Conservation Districts Annual Meeting
The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts will hold their annual meeting Wednesday, Feb. 18. See Conservation Corner ad for details.
Feb. 23 — Astronomy Discussion
Join Dr. Bob Dorsett at the Meeker Library at 5:30 p.m. for a discussion on the universe’s structure, evolution and discoveries from the latest telescopes.
Feb. 25 — CNA Training Begins
Spring Certified Nurse Aide training starts Feb. 25 at Meeker High School (weeknights 5–9 p.m. through April 3). Email [email protected] for registration. Class size is limited.
Feb. 27 — Coloring Mandalas
Teens and tweens are invited to color and create from 3–5 p.m. at the Meeker Library. Snacks provided.
Feb. 28 — Short Stories & Snacks
The Meeker Public Library hosts its no-homework book club at 11 a.m. Featured story: “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl. Snacks served.
Online Author Talks (February)
Watch live or recorded interviews with bestselling authors, including Vanessa Riley, Dr. Lindsey Stewart and Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch. Register at meekerlibrary.org.
đź—ł March Caucus Dates
March 3 — Republican Precinct Caucuses
7 p.m. in Rangely Town Hall (Precincts 1 & 2) and at the Meeker Fairgrounds (Precincts 3 & 4). 7 p.m. Open to the public; registered Republicans in each precinct may participate.
March 7 — Democratic Precinct Caucus & County Assembly
9:45 a.m.–noon at the Meeker Public Library meeting room. Check-in begins at 9:45 a.m. for registered Democratic voters.
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