Thursday, Aug. 7

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.

Garfield County Fair Events

• 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Open Class/4-H General Exhibits open to public, North Hall; 8 a.m., 4-H/FFA Junior Livestock Shows, indoor arena; 8 a.m., Goat Show; noon, Sheep Show; 3 p.m., Rabbit Show; 7 p.m., Junior Rodeo, stock supplied by L Bar 4 Stock Company; ages 10 and under, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tail Tying, Steer Riding; ages 11-14, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, Steer Riding; ages 15-18, Girls Breakaway Roping, Boys Tie-down Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Girls Goat Tying, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding; ages 18 and under, Team Roping.

Friday, Aug. 8

Arts and Entertainment

• The Rifle Senior Center, 50 Ute Ave., hosts senior bingo every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Info: 625-1877

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.

Garfield County Fair Events

• 8 a.m., 4-H/FFA Junior Livestock Shows, indoor arena; 8 a.m., Poultry Show; noon, Beef Show; 5:30 p.m., Senior/Pee Wee Classic, sponsored by Cheryl & Co., indoor arena; place entries in box by announcer’s booth, entry time closes at 5 p.m. Livestock Showmanship for those not old enough to show (ages 3 - 7) at the 4-H level, or for those adults (19 & over) who just love to show. Now everyone can join in the fun of livestock showmanship. These two events are tailored for the crowd that is either too young or too old to show with the 4-H or FFA Organizations. Kids 7 and younger can get a friend’s or sibling’s animal to show in the PeeWee Classic. Animals must already be registered to show in regular competition. In the Senior Classic, adults 19 and older have had a blast in recent years, showing their animals with their own flair and style. Throw out most of the rules and come join us for a full-filled event sure to make your sides ache with laughter. Sign up to participate if you dare. Entry fees: $5 Pee Wee, $20 Senior; 7 p.m., CPRA Rodeo, sponsored by HyWay Feeds, Garfield County Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena ,$8 Adults and $5 Kids/Senior Citizens at the gate, Bareback Bronc Riding, Lady’s Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding and Steer Wrestling. Stock supplied by L Bar 4 Stock Company. After the rodeo, Community Dance, Fairgrounds Free. Country Music by Disc Jockey.

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 Avenue, Silt, from 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 9

Arts and Entertainment

• Employees of the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home in Rifle, along with the Rifle Elk's Lodge, will host a benefit spaghetti dinner with live music by the White River Band. The benefit is to help defray medical costs for their co-worker, "Gabriela," and her daughters. The dinner will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Rifle Elks Lodge, 501 W. 5th St. Cost is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children. There is also a $5 cover charge.

• Rifle Moose Lodge #1345 will hold their annual golf tournament at Rifle Creek Golf Course. A 4-person scramble, $75/player, $300/team, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Lunch is included after the tournament at the Rifle Moose Lodge, 133 E. 3rd St. Awards will be given for first, second and third place and various giveaways will be raffled during lunch. For more information, sponsorship or team sign up, call Monique Speakman at 625-5508 or (970) 355-4589.

Garfield County Fair Events

• 8 a.m., 4-H/FFW Round Robin Competition, open to the public, indoor arena, winners from showmanship of horses, beef, swine, goats & sheep return for an all-around showmanship competition. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion awarded; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Open Class/4-H General Exhibits open to public, North Hall; 10 a.m., Garfield County Fair Parade, hosted by Rifle Chamber of Commerce, parade route - Railroad Ave. from West 16th St. to 3rd St. Important - parade line-up will be on West 16th St. Check-in and registration at Metro Park; noon-5 p.m., Car Show, Garfield County Social Services building parking area.
In keeping with this year’s fair theme of “Yesterday’s Memories and Tomorrow’s Dreams,” the first annual Garfield County Fair Car Show will begin immediately after the parade. The car show is open to all who love their automobiles, from the classic restoration and the 60’s muscle car to today’s zoom zooms.

The show is sponsored by Casey Concrete of Rifle, with participant dash plaques provided by Rifle CarQuest Auto Parts. Other sponsors of door prizes and giveaways are Alpine Bank, Rifle Napa Auto Parts, Rifle Conoco, Western Slope Trailers, Checker Auto Parts, Red Canyon Auto Body, Big O Tires Glenwood Springs and Piper Auto Sales. Prizes will be awarded to the top 20 cars, and a Best of Show trophy will be awarded, which will be determined by a panel of judges. A People’s Choice Award trophy will also be given. There will be door prizes and grab bags for the participants. We have some surprises in store for all, so come look, enjoy, but remember “don’t touch.” Info: Levy Burris at LRedman95@aol.com or 876-0653.

11:30 a.m. Buyers BBQ, event hall. For livestock buyers at Junior Livestock sale, exhibitors and invited guests only; 1 p.m., 4-H/FFA Junior Livestock Sale; 4-7 p.m., Open Class Payout, all entries removed from South Hall.

Meeting

• Parachute Alcoholics Anonymous group meets every Saturday at Methodist Church annex, 137 Hallet St., from noon.

Sunday, Aug. 10

Arts and Entertainment

• 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, New Castle from 10 a.m., breakfast at 9 a.m.

• Open women’s Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, first Sunday of each month, 5 p.m., 1530 A Railroad, Rifle (Back of Wells Fargo).

Monday, Aug. 11

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 9-4 p.m. at 195 W. 14th St. in Rifle. Info: 625-5200.

• Mountain Family Health Centers will conduct free health screenings for anyone at the public health department (WIC), 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 195 W. 14th St. Screening includes cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, body mass index, and a heart disease risk assessment. No appointment is necessary, and fasting, while desirable, is not required. Free screenings are also available at your place of business (for 10 or more employees). Contact Sharla Gallegos at 618-3159 for information and scheduling.

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.

• Garfield County Commission meets the first three Mondays of each month at 8 a.m. at the county annex, 108 8th St., room 100, Glenwood Springs. Info: 945-1377, garfield-county.com.

• 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.
Vacation Bible School

• Rifle Seventh-day Adventist Church—Vacation Bible School, 6:45 - 8:55 p.m. for ages 5-12. Children are invited to a royal adventure titled Castles and Crowns with games, crafts, skits, snacks, good music and loads of fun. Church address is 0086 Village Dr. in South Rifle. Info: 625-1215 or 625-3334.