It’s PAPER DAY! Happy Thursday, dear readers.
Happy Father’s Day on Sunday to all the dads, substitute dads, step-dads, extra dads, adopted dads, granddads, etc.
Father’s Day was first celebrated in 1910 in the state of Washington, but didn’t become an official national holiday until 1972. A woman named Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to honor her father, a widower who raised six children on his own (well worthy of being honored). Dodd generated enough local support for the idea of a day to honor dads to get the ball rolling in Washington, and it spread from there.
Don’t forget tonight is the start of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series at 7 p.m. (Slack at 6) and Friday is the first Meekerpalooza and Meeker Market, a great way to kick off the summer season! Followed by the Meeker Mustang Makeover’s “Back on Track” clinic Saturday and Sunday.
Meeker
MEEKER | Meekerpalooza’s popular free concert series returns to downtown Meeker this Friday, June 13. Events will feature the Meeker Market, beer garden, cornhole tournament, and a performance by Noodle…
Rangely
Special to the HT RANGELY | For over four decades, Mary Lansing has been a cornerstone of the Rangely School District, dedicating herself to students, staff, and the community. Her…
Meeker
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover is honored to welcome two legendary horsemen for the Back on Track Horse Training Clinic, scheduled for June 14–15, 2025…
Community Calendar highlights…
🎶 Meekerpalooza Kicks Off June 13
The first Meekerpalooza of 2025 is Friday, June 13! Enjoy live Dixieland Jazz from Noodle Soup, a cornhole tournament, Farmer’s Market, beer garden, and more. 🌽🍻 Music & fun begin at 4 p.m. Full schedule: erbmrec.com
📚 Book Club – June 16
The Meeker Library Book Club is reading The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel. Join the discussion on Monday, June 16, at 1 p.m. New members welcome! 🔍📖
🚌 Tour County Facilities – June 21
Explore county-owned facilities in Meeker and Rangely on Saturday, June 21, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Transportation and lunch available to the first 10 from each town. RSVP to Chrissy Nielsen at 970-878-9575. 🏢🍱
🇺🇸 Register for the 4th of July Parade!
Celebrate Women of the West at this year’s Range Call Parade! 🎉 Parade entries are FREE — register by June 30. Parade day: July 4. Register here 👩🌾🎆
📖 Summer Library Program for Older Kids
Dive into Matilda by Roald Dahl every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Meeker Library. 🎭 The summer wraps with a lively stage performance in August!
🗳️ Help Shape Recreation in Meeker
Take a 2-minute survey at erbmrec.com/survey to help plan Meeker’s recreational future. 🏃♀️🎯 Survey participants get a 5% discount code & chance to win great prizes!
🍼 Babysitter Training – July 11–12
Teens 12–18 can get certified in childcare, CPR, and first aid at ERBM’s Babysitter Training Course. 👶💼 Cost: $75. Sign up at erbmrec.com/register
🌞 Celebrate the Solstice at THE TANK
Rangely’s Solstice Festival is June 20–22! 🌅 Includes a sound bath, sunrise ceremony, live music, and more. Tickets: bit.ly/3Hsvv48 🎺✨
🏛️ Town Hall – June 26
Meet Rep. Meghan Lukens and Sen. Dylan Roberts at Meeker Library, June 26, from 5:30–6:30 p.m., for a post-legislative session town hall. 🗣️
📝 Memoirs Club Returns in September
The Memoirs Club is on summer break and will resume meetings in the fall. Stay tuned! 🍂
Meeker Sports, MHS Basketball, Sports
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team tipped off their summer season by traveling to Byers, Colorado, to compete in a summer camp tournament. The Cowboys brought 13…
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