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Thursday, July 24
Arts & Entertainment
• The Rifle Elks Club, 501 W. 5th St., hosts progressive bingo every Thursday that is open to the public. Early bird is at 6:30 p.m., regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Info: 625-2195.
Children
• Storytime is hosted by the Rifle Public Library, 107 E. 2nd St., every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Join in for a story, then a simple craft. 625-3471, riflelibraryfriends.org.
Rodeo
• Roaring Fork Circuit AQHA show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle will feature reining. Halter classes will judge horses on balance, muscling and breed characteristics. Info: Jacque Lynn Burris, 876-0653.
Friday, July 25
Arts and Entertainment
• Carbondale Mountain Fair holds many competitive events. From baking to biking, the Mountain Fair has a spot for you. For the full schedule of events and music line-up go online: at www.carbondalearts.com and click on the Mountain Fair icon on the left or call 963-1680.
• The Rifle Senior Center, 50 Ute Ave., hosts senior bingo every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Info: 625-1877.
• The White River National Forest and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society have partnered with other local groups and individuals to host the first annual Smoking River Pow Wow in Meeker. The event is free and appropriate for all ages. Bring a lawnchair and shade. The first grand entry will be Friday at 7 p.m. Food and craft vendors. Info: smokingriverpowwow.com or call the Blanco Ranger District in Meeker, (970)878-4039.
Farmer’s Market
• Downtown Rifle — The third annual Rifle Farmer's Market on East Second Street, 4-8 p.m. through Sept. 28. Along with live music, around 12 vendors feature everything from fruits and vegetables to locally-made wine, jewelry, massage and crafts. New this year is a tent with ice shavings from Icy Treats and craft projects for the kids by the city's parks and recreation district. Those interested in renting space should contact Helen Rogers at 274-6147.
Meeting
• Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, open discussion every Friday at 1530 A Railroad Ave. (Back of Wells Fargo), Rifle, from noon; Young People’s Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Friday at same location from 5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish-speaking every Friday at same location from 7 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Wild Bunch, every Friday, Baptist Church, 650 Grand Ave., Silt, from 8 p.m.
Rodeo
• Grand Valley Days rodeo and parade. Info: 285-7630.
• Roaring Fork Circuit AQHA show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle will feature reining. Halter classes will judge horses on balance, muscling and breed characteristics. Info: Jacque Lynn Burris, 876-0653.
Saturday, July 26
Arts and Entertainment
• Carbondale Mountain Fair holds many competitive events. From baking to biking, the Mountain Fair has a spot for you. For the full schedule of events and music line-up go online at carbondalearts.com and click on the Mountain Fair icon on the left or call 963-1680.
• The White River National Forest and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society have partnered with other local groups and individuals to host the first annual Smoking River Pow Wow in Meeker. The event is free and appropriate for all ages. Bring a lawnchair and shade. The first grand entry will be Friday at 7 p.m. Food and craft vendors. Info: smokingriverpowwow.com or call the Blanco Ranger District in Meeker, (970) 878-4039.
Meeting
• Parachute Alcoholics Anonymous group meets every Saturday at Methodist Church annex, 137 Hallet St., from noon.
Rodeo
• Roaring Fork Circuit AQHA show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle will feature reining. Halter classes will judge horses on balance, muscling and breed characteristics. Info: Jacque Lynn Burris, 876-0653.
Sunday, July 27
Arts and Entertainment
• Carbondale Mountain Fair holds many competitive events. From baking to biking, the Mountain Fair has a spot for you. For the full schedule of events and music line-up go online at carbondalearts.com and click on the Mountain Fair icon on the left or call 963-1680.
• The Rifle Moose Lodge #1345, 133 E. 3rd St. hosts progressive bingo every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. that is open to the public. Info: 625-5508.
Meetings
• Open Alcohol Anonymous meeting, every Sunday at the New Castle Recreation Center, Main Street (Breakfast at 9 a.m.), New Castle from 10 a.m.
• Open women’s Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, first Sunday of each month, 5 p.m., 1530 A Railroad, Rifle (Back of Wells Fargo).
Rodeo
• Roaring Fork Circuit AQHA show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle will feature reining. Halter classes will judge horses on balance, muscling and breed characteristics. Info: Jacque Lynn Burris, 876-0653.
Monday, July 28
Arts and Entertainment
• Texas hold ‘em — Every Monday, Grand Valley Pub, Parachute at 7 and 9 p.m. Info: 285-9616
Class
• Advocate Safehouse Project offers support groups for women in a current or past abusive relationship from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Lovell Building, next to the Methodist Church in Rifle. No charge. Free childcare. Info: 945-2632.
Health
• The Garfield County Public Health Department hosts free and fast cholesterol screening, blood pressure checks, weight and body mass index and sugar levels on the first and third Mondays of every month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 195 W. 14th St. in Rifle. Info: 625-5200.
Meetings
• Compassionate Friends — Nonprofit self-help bereavement support organization for families who have experienced the death of a child meets on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Christ Community Church, 20351 Highway 82, Basalt.
• Narcotics Anonymous - Open discussion, every Monday at 761 Birch (7th & Birch), St. Mary Catholic Church, Rifle from 7 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish-speaking, every Monday at same location from 7 p.m.; Parachute Alcoholics Anonymous group meets every Monday at Methodist Church annex, 137 Hallet St., Parachute from 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29
Meetings
• Anvil Points Quilt Guild: Business meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m. Work meetings, third and fifth Tuesdays, 1 p.m. and the second Wednesday at 7 p.m., Lovell Building, 200 E. 4th St., Rifle. Info: lkuersten@hotmail.com.
• Open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Tuesday at 1530 A Railroad, Rifle (Back of Wells Fargo) from 5:30 p.m.; Al-Anon every Tuesday at 761 Birch (7th & Birch) St. Mary Catholic Church, Rifle from 7 p.m.; Alteen every Tuesday at same location from 7 p.m.
Arts & Entertainment
• The Rifle Elks Club, 501 W. 5th St., hosts progressive bingo every Thursday that is open to the public. Early bird is at 6:30 p.m., regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Info: 625-2195.
Children
• Storytime is hosted by the Rifle Public Library, 107 E. 2nd St., every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Join in for a story, then a simple craft. 625-3471, riflelibraryfriends.org.
Rodeo
• Roaring Fork Circuit AQHA show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle will feature reining. Halter classes will judge horses on balance, muscling and breed characteristics. Info: Jacque Lynn Burris, 876-0653.
Friday, July 25
Arts and Entertainment
• Carbondale Mountain Fair holds many competitive events. From baking to biking, the Mountain Fair has a spot for you. For the full schedule of events and music line-up go online: at www.carbondalearts.com and click on the Mountain Fair icon on the left or call 963-1680.
• The Rifle Senior Center, 50 Ute Ave., hosts senior bingo every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Info: 625-1877.
• The White River National Forest and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society have partnered with other local groups and individuals to host the first annual Smoking River Pow Wow in Meeker. The event is free and appropriate for all ages. Bring a lawnchair and shade. The first grand entry will be Friday at 7 p.m. Food and craft vendors. Info: smokingriverpowwow.com or call the Blanco Ranger District in Meeker, (970)878-4039.
Farmer’s Market
• Downtown Rifle — The third annual Rifle Farmer's Market on East Second Street, 4-8 p.m. through Sept. 28. Along with live music, around 12 vendors feature everything from fruits and vegetables to locally-made wine, jewelry, massage and crafts. New this year is a tent with ice shavings from Icy Treats and craft projects for the kids by the city's parks and recreation district. Those interested in renting space should contact Helen Rogers at 274-6147.
Meeting
• Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, open discussion every Friday at 1530 A Railroad Ave. (Back of Wells Fargo), Rifle, from noon; Young People’s Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Friday at same location from 5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish-speaking every Friday at same location from 7 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Wild Bunch, every Friday, Baptist Church, 650 Grand Ave., Silt, from 8 p.m.
Rodeo
• Grand Valley Days rodeo and parade. Info: 285-7630.
• Roaring Fork Circuit AQHA show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle will feature reining. Halter classes will judge horses on balance, muscling and breed characteristics. Info: Jacque Lynn Burris, 876-0653.
Saturday, July 26
Arts and Entertainment
• Carbondale Mountain Fair holds many competitive events. From baking to biking, the Mountain Fair has a spot for you. For the full schedule of events and music line-up go online at carbondalearts.com and click on the Mountain Fair icon on the left or call 963-1680.
• The White River National Forest and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society have partnered with other local groups and individuals to host the first annual Smoking River Pow Wow in Meeker. The event is free and appropriate for all ages. Bring a lawnchair and shade. The first grand entry will be Friday at 7 p.m. Food and craft vendors. Info: smokingriverpowwow.com or call the Blanco Ranger District in Meeker, (970) 878-4039.
Meeting
• Parachute Alcoholics Anonymous group meets every Saturday at Methodist Church annex, 137 Hallet St., from noon.
Rodeo
• Roaring Fork Circuit AQHA show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle will feature reining. Halter classes will judge horses on balance, muscling and breed characteristics. Info: Jacque Lynn Burris, 876-0653.
Sunday, July 27
Arts and Entertainment
• Carbondale Mountain Fair holds many competitive events. From baking to biking, the Mountain Fair has a spot for you. For the full schedule of events and music line-up go online at carbondalearts.com and click on the Mountain Fair icon on the left or call 963-1680.
• The Rifle Moose Lodge #1345, 133 E. 3rd St. hosts progressive bingo every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. that is open to the public. Info: 625-5508.
Meetings
• Open Alcohol Anonymous meeting, every Sunday at the New Castle Recreation Center, Main Street (Breakfast at 9 a.m.), New Castle from 10 a.m.
• Open women’s Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, first Sunday of each month, 5 p.m., 1530 A Railroad, Rifle (Back of Wells Fargo).
Rodeo
• Roaring Fork Circuit AQHA show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle will feature reining. Halter classes will judge horses on balance, muscling and breed characteristics. Info: Jacque Lynn Burris, 876-0653.
Monday, July 28
Arts and Entertainment
• Texas hold ‘em — Every Monday, Grand Valley Pub, Parachute at 7 and 9 p.m. Info: 285-9616
Class
• Advocate Safehouse Project offers support groups for women in a current or past abusive relationship from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Lovell Building, next to the Methodist Church in Rifle. No charge. Free childcare. Info: 945-2632.
Health
• The Garfield County Public Health Department hosts free and fast cholesterol screening, blood pressure checks, weight and body mass index and sugar levels on the first and third Mondays of every month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 195 W. 14th St. in Rifle. Info: 625-5200.
Meetings
• Compassionate Friends — Nonprofit self-help bereavement support organization for families who have experienced the death of a child meets on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Christ Community Church, 20351 Highway 82, Basalt.
• Narcotics Anonymous - Open discussion, every Monday at 761 Birch (7th & Birch), St. Mary Catholic Church, Rifle from 7 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish-speaking, every Monday at same location from 7 p.m.; Parachute Alcoholics Anonymous group meets every Monday at Methodist Church annex, 137 Hallet St., Parachute from 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29
Meetings
• Anvil Points Quilt Guild: Business meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m. Work meetings, third and fifth Tuesdays, 1 p.m. and the second Wednesday at 7 p.m., Lovell Building, 200 E. 4th St., Rifle. Info: lkuersten@hotmail.com.
• Open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Tuesday at 1530 A Railroad, Rifle (Back of Wells Fargo) from 5:30 p.m.; Al-Anon every Tuesday at 761 Birch (7th & Birch) St. Mary Catholic Church, Rifle from 7 p.m.; Alteen every Tuesday at same location from 7 p.m.
