It’s hard to believe we’re already at graduation season and Memorial Day weekend, but here we are!
The special graduation program for Meeker High School’s Class of 2026 will be distributed to attendees at graduation on Saturday (9 a.m., Starbuck Stadium) and inserted into next week’s paper.
If you’d like to help put flags on graves at Highland Cemetery, that also happens on Saturday morning. Gather at the cemetery between 8-8:30 a.m. The traditional wreath toss from the bridge at Town Park and the ceremony at the cemetery will be held on Monday at 10 a.m.
Enjoy the long weekend, if you get one, and as always, thank you for your continued support of independent community journalism.
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📚 May 21: Craft Crazy With Erin will make Tole Dragonfly Decorations at the Meeker Public Library at 5 p.m. Registration required.
🏛️ May 21: Legislative town halls with Meghan Lukens and Dylan Roberts are planned in Meeker at noon and Rangely at 5:30 p.m.
🇺🇸 Memorial Day events: Volunteers can help place flags on veterans’ graves May 23 at Highland Cemetery. Memorial Day ceremonies continue May 25 with the annual wreath ceremony and cemetery gathering.
📚 Library closure: Meeker Public Library will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day.
🏊 MRC update: Meeker Recreation Center remains closed through May 25 for HVAC upgrades, pool and fitness improvements, and maintenance. Summer hours resume May 26.
🎭 May 26: MACC Community Theater auditions for Finding Neverland are open to students entering ninth grade through adults.
🧪 May 28: Meeker Public Library’s rescheduled Crafternoon will feature cloud dough slime and other activities.
🐷💃 May 30: Buford Schoolhouse hosts its annual pig roast and country dance fundraiser with live music from Cimarron.
📖 June 1: Summer Reading Challenge begins at Meeker Public Library, with signups opening May 26.
🦋 June: A new Butterfly Experience series at the library will let participants watch caterpillars transform before a June 22 release.
👥 June 3 & 8: The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado is seeking public input for its four-year community plan.
🌾 June 6: Ranchers can attend a grazing workshop with expert Jim Gerrish focused on drought and wildfire management.
🩺 June 9: A free CNA training program sponsored by Pioneers Medical Center begins in Meeker.
🍴 Ongoing: The Meeker Public Library is collecting recipes for a community cookbook.
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