2026 has arrived! It’s a good day to remember the things you’re grateful for that happened in 2025 and it’s a great time to ask yourself where you hope to be 365 days from now. Remember, if you don’t have a plan for getting where you’re going, you probably won’t end up where you wanted to be.
This week’s issue leads off with a story about the Gardner family and their new business, Wild Flour, who had an idea, created a plan, and have kicked off a brand new business. Best of luck to them in their endeavors. (And if you haven’t tried their cinnamon rolls, add that to your to-do list!)
Do you remember where you were 50 years ago during our nation’s bicentennial? I was in kindergarten, but I remember a lot of the hoopla. There are a lot of fun things planned for the U.S.A’s 250th birthday (and Colorado’s 150th… we are the Centennial State for a reason!) this year. You can keep up with all the sesquisemiquincentennial doings in the HT. Stay tuned!
📚 Preorder “Two Gone Guys” by Jan. 5
Sold out now. Preorder through Amazon or the HT office to get a copy for the Jan. 18 signing.
🚵 MAMBA Meeting – Jan. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall meeting room.
🔥 Wildfire Recovery Help
Drop-in meetings for Lee and Elk Fire landowners: Thursdays Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1–4 p.m. at the White River Conservation District.
📖 Library Book Club – Jan. 12, 1 p.m.
Discuss The Personal Librarian. New members welcome.
🥣 Empty Bowls – Jan. 13, 5–7 p.m.
Meeker High School lobby. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels.
🍲 Cookbook Potluck Club – Jan. 14, 5:30 p.m.
New library program featuring The Soup Book.
📚 Short Stories & Snacks – Jan. 24, 11 a.m.
Read The Lady, or the Tiger? at the Meeker Public Library.
🌱 Conservation Districts Annual Meeting – Feb. 18
Save the date.
🇺🇸 Veterans Event Sponsors Needed
Support the May 24, 2026 bull riding concert & gala.
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