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Thursday, Aug. 14

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

• Back to School Picnic at Wamsley Elementary — from 6-7:30 p.m., hot dogs, chips and brownies on the Deerfield Park soccer field directly behind the school. Please bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Info: 625-7950.

• 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.

Meetings

• Alpine Legal Services presents a “Do-it-Yourself” divorce class at the Garfield County Courthouse in Glenwood Springs from 1-4 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. All of the necessary documentation and information required to complete your divorce process is provided. Info: 945-8858.

• Attorneys volunteer for Thursday Night Bar to provide 15-minute private consultations at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Garfield County Courthouse in Glenwood
Springs. Info: 945-8858.

• Compassionate Friends — Nonprofit self-help bereavement support organization for families who have experienced the death of a child meets on the second Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m. United Methodist Church, 809 Park Ave., Meeker, CO, 81641

Friday, Aug. 15

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.

Meeting

• AA meeting, open discussion every Friday at 1530 A Railroad Ave. (Back of Wells Fargo), Rifle, from noon; Young People’s AA meeting every Friday at same location from 5:30 p.m. AA meeting, Spanish-speaking every Friday at same location from 7 p.m.; AA meeting, Wild Bunch, every Friday, Baptist Church, 650 Grand Avenue, Silt, from 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 16

Meeting

• A site visit and program orientation for 20 single-family homes to be sold in the Ironbridge Mountain Community through Garfield County’s Affordable Housing Program takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The homes will be sold in two lotteries during the fall of 2008.
Deadline for applications is Friday, Aug. 29, 4 p.m. All units sold under this program are deed restricted with an annual appreciation. All units must be owner-occupied. Purchasers must comply with the county’s regulations and guidelines for this program. Info: 625-3589 or visit garfield-county.com.

Sunday, Aug. 17

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 AA meeting, every Sunday at the New Castle Recreation Center, Main Street (Breakfast at 9:00), New Castle from 10 a.m.

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

Monday, Aug. 18

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

• Mountain Family Health Centers will conduct a 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

• Colorado Mountain College invites community members to meet two candidates vying for the West Garfield Campus dean position. The new dean will replace outgoing Dean Pam Arsenault. The candidates Teri Kinkade, currently a division director at CMC’s West Garfield Campus, and Greg Busch of West Virginia University at Parkersburg, W.Va., where he currently serves as the director of its Honor College, coordinator of international education and travel, and as an assistant professor there will be a “Meet and Greet” from 5-7 p.m. at CMC’s West Garfield Campus, 3695 Airport Rd., Rifle.

• 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.

• NA meeting - 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, 0086 Village Dr. in South Rifle. Children are invited to this royal adventure titled Castles and Crowns with games, crafts, skits, snacks, good music and loads of fun. Info: 625-1215 or 625-3334.

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Health

• Mountain Family Health Centers will conduct free health screenings for anyone at the Rifle Public Library, 107 E. 2nd St., 2-7 p.m. 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

• 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., Info: lkuersten@hotmail.com.

School

• Kindergarten Round-up and Student Registration Wamsley Elementary will host a kindergarten round-up from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for all kindergarten age students who have not registered. Registration for new students also begins today.

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Meetings

• Back to Basics - Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, open discussion, every Wednesday at 761 Birch (7th & Birch) St. Mary Catholic Church, Rifle from 8 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish-speaking, every Wednesday at same location from 7 p.m.

• Rifle City Council meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 202 Railroad Ave. Info/agendas: rifleco.org, 625-2121.

• Rifle Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Crossroads Assisted Living, 375 W. 24th St. Info: 625-0411.