Sunday, Nov. 27 marked the first Sunday of Advent season on the Christian calendar, with the illumination of the first “candle” for the season at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Meeker. | CAITLIN WALKER
Tag: Holidays
5 tips to help tackle holiday stress
We’re in what’s often dubbed “the most wonderful time of the year,” and you may agree. Still, added pressures amid the holiday season can test even the jolliest of elves. Beyond the usual decorating, shopping, cooking, social obligations and more, this year there may again be concerns about avoiding COVID-19[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Holiday music
Soon after Thanksgiving, I start listening to holiday music. I enjoy all kinds of holiday music from the classic to religious hymns and old favorites. I especially appreciate talented pianists. Sometimes I sing along to old favorites from my childhood and other times, I just appreciate the beauty of the[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Wishing everyone a fantastic New Year
RBC | The end of the year is upon us. This has been the most unforgettable year that I, and many others, have ever lived through, but all of us have made it and are looking forward to 2021. CNCC was prepared for the pandemic and all the changes that[Read More…]
Handling the Holidays grief group
MEEKER | HopeWest is hosting a free Handling the Holidays grief group on Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at 290 4th St. in Meeker. For people who are grieving, every day can be filled with reminders of their loved ones. But the feelings of loneliness or other emotions may be[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Moderation is key, even at Christmas
Moderation has been the word of the week here at the office. Moderation in diet, moderation in speech, moderation in all things. Moderation is beneficial and excess is destructive. Even drinking too much water can kill you. This, of course, is the season of excessive excess: America’s hyper-commercialized “Christmas” celebration.[Read More…]
Handling the Holidays grief workshop
MEEKER | The holidays can be a difficult time of year when grieving the death of a loved one. HopeWest invites you to a free information session that will provide ideas for self-care, new traditions and memorializing your loved one. Thursday, Nov 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Meeker Library[Read More…]
Handling the Holidays grief workshop
MEEKER | The holidays can be a difficult time of year when grieving the death of a loved one. HopeWest invites you to a free information session that will provide ideas for self-care, new traditions and memorializing your loved one. Thursday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.[Read More…]
Get a DUI and kiss 170 hours of free time goodbye
RBC | Colorado drivers convicted of a first-time DUI can, on average, expect to spend a minimum of 170 hours dealing with the consequences. That’s the equivalent of more than a month of full-time employment. Following the new cost calculation of a DUI, now an average of $13,530, for the[Read More…]
Save money on utilities during cold weather
RBC | The holidays can be tough on a family’s budget. Gifts and festivities cost a lot, and higher monthly heating bills pile on. This winter Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) wants to encourage all of the state’s residents to make small changes in energy-usage habits so they can[Read More…]
Do you remember Sleepy Cat’s scones? Now you can make them at home!
MEEKER | “You have to have the scones. They’re the best.” I can’t tell you how many times I heard that about the famous homemade scones served for many years at Sleepy Cat Lodge and Restaurant. And not just from locals, from people who came to visit from all over[Read More…]
Spirit of the holidays…
A Christmas card often reflects the quiet and peacefulness of a family at home, and such is the feeling one receives looking at the decorated home of Cindy and Richard Welle, located at the intersection of Eighth and Garfield streets in Meeker.
