On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTOS
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Community Calendar: January 18, 2024
Annual and quarterly RBCHS gathering Jan. 21 MEEKER | The annual meeting and quarterly gathering of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will be held at the Heritage Culture Center at 1 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2024. Enjoy a potluck lunch, hear what the RBCHS is doing, and renew (or[Read More…]
Recognizing Jim Joy: Lions Club member works tirelessly for the community
MEEKER | As the Meeker Lions Club celebrated Christmas this year, they recognized Jim Joy for his outstanding contributions to the Lions Club and the Meeker community. A Lions member for 49 years, Jim is the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. The award’s namesake, Melvin Jones, was a leader[Read More…]
Breakfast with Santa 2023
Santa Claus was in town for ERBM’s annual Breakfast with Santa. The Meeker Lions Club served free pancakes, eggs and sausage to all attendees. Caitlin Walker | Herald Times
Ain’t it Grand …
The 34th annual Colorado Grand rolled into downtown Meeker Tuesday with 100s of classic cars and thousands of dollars in donations for the Meeker Lions Club and HopeWest. Volunteers served the group lunch before they set out on the next leg of their journey.
Out on the town …
Meeker celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday at town Park, complete with food, ERBM Recreation & Park District’s inflatables, and a basketball tournament. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Lucas Turner Photos
Making summer memories …
White River Electric Association (WREA) once again held its annual member appreciation and membership meeting in conjunction with the final Meekerpalooza of the season last Friday. According to WREA, approximately 700 tacos were served by the Meeker Lions Club. In addition, attendees enjoyed vendor booths at the Farmers Market and[Read More…]
PARK IT RIGHT THERE …
The Meeker Lions Club, which celebrates its 100th year this year, dedicated the installation of new playground equipment at the Admin Building on Sixth Street to the Town of Meeker last Saturday. The playground equipment was partially funded by a $150,000 grant that was provided by Colorado Health Foundation (CHF).[Read More…]
VERY MERRY
Santa made a visit to the Fairfield Center on Saturday for “Breakfast with Santa” hosted by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and the Meeker Lions Club. Pictured are Jackson, Dehlia, Ruby Dee and Opal Varland. | NIKI TURNER PHOTO
WREA MEMBER DINNER …
WREA registered just over 375 members and served over 750 dinners prepared by members of the Meeker Lions Club (left) in celebration of members and community July 22. The annual meeting video will air Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO
BUCKS FOR BOOKS …
Two months ago local resident Carissa Smith heard friends discuss how disappointing it was for young students to not be able to afford to buy books at the Book Fair held at the Meeker Elementary School. She took it upon herself to figure out a way to earn money. In[Read More…]
Lions receive awards at annual party
On Tuesday, Dec. 7 the Meeker Lions Club held its annual Christmas party at the Mexican House Restaurant. This was an “all Club” event with invited guests. During the dinner Lions Club President Brett Dearman was honored to present many significant awards to many Lions for their supreme efforts over[Read More…]