Bullets - Events for Thursday, Sept. 4-Wednesday, Sept. 10

Thursday, Sept. 4

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.

Classes

• Clogging Dance Class registration - Sign up anytime now for beginner clogging lessons. Classes for middle schoolers and teens will be every Thursday from 4-5 p.m. at the New Castle Community Center. Info: Shonna at 984-2265 or clog@westernslopestompers.com

• Hopeful Heart - Peer support group, 1 p.m. every Thursday, 1217 Howard Lane, Rifle. Info: 625-5761.

Friday, Sept. 5

Arts and Entertainment

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

Farmers Market

• Downtown Rifle — The third annual Rifle Farmers 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, 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.

Sheepdog Classic

• Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, with more than $20,000 in prizes and 120 top international dog/handler teams to confront feisty sheep. Crafts, spinning, saddlemaking demos, American Humane Association’s Rescue Rig, BBQs, Scottish Dancers and more. Free horse shuttle from downtown. Sept. 3-7 tickets at the gate: Adult 5-day pass $30, ages 8-16 $15. Adult 1-day pass $10, ages 8-16, $5, under 8 free daily. No pets, please. Info: meekersheepdog.com or (970) 878-0080.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Meeting

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

Sheepdog Classic

• Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, with more than $20,000 in prizes and 120 top international dog/handler teams to confront feisty sheep. Crafts, spinning, saddlemaking demos, American Humane Association’s Rescue Rig, BBQs, Scottish Dancers and more. Free horse shuttle from downtown. Sept. 3-7 tickets at the gate: Adult 5-day pass $30, ages 8-16 $15. Adult 1-day pass $10, ages 8-16, $5, under 8 free daily. No pets, please. Info: meekersheepdog.com or (970) 878-0080.

Sunday, Sept. 7

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).

• Installation service for Pastor Bill Cornelius of Shepherd of the Mesa at L.W. St. John Middle School. Free food - everyone is welcome, 5 p.m.

Sheepdog Classic

• Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, with more than $20,000 in prizes and 120 top international dog/handler teams to confront feisty sheep. Crafts, spinning, saddlemaking demos, American Humane Association’s Rescue Rig, BBQs, Scottish Dancers and more. Free horse shuttle from downtown. Sept. 3-7 tickets at the gate: Adult 5-day pass $30, ages 8-16 $15. Adult 1-day pass $10, ages 8-16, $5, under 8 free daily. No pets, please. Info: meekersheepdog.com or (970) 878-0080.

Monday, Sept. 8

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.

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.

• NA - Open discussion, every Monday at 761 Birch (7th & Birch), St. Mary Catholic Church, Rifle from 7 p.m.; AA, Spanish-speaking, every Monday at same location from 7 p.m.; Parachute AA group meets every Monday at Methodist Church annex, 137 Hallet St., Parachute from 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

Classes

• Clogging Dance Class Registration—sign up anytime now for beginner clogging lessons. Classes for second to fourth graders will be every Tuesday from 4-5 p.m. at the Apple Tree Community Center. Info: Shonna at 984-2265 or clog@westernslopestompers.com.

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 AA 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.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

Classes

• Clogging Dance Class Registration—sign up anytime now for beginner clogging lessons. Classes for children 3.5 years to first grade will be every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. at the Apple Tree Community Center in New Castle and adults every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Apple Tree Community Center. . Info: Shonna at 984-2265 or clog@westernslopestompers.com.

Meetings

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

• Glover cabin dedication and Williams Production’s 100th anniversary, Battlement Mesa School House in the morning, Cottonwood Park in the afternoon. Info: 285-9377

At the movies

• Through Sept. 4: “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emporer,” Rated PG-13, 1hr, 37min., 7 p.m. nightly only. $7/adults, $6/children and seniors. Call to verify shows and times: 625-2323.

Upcoming

• Sept. 12: Rifle Chamber Ambassador’s 12th annual String Golf tournament at Rifle Creek Golf Course, 18 holes, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, $60 entry fee per person, four-person scramble. Info: 625-1093.

• Sept. 13: Pathway to Fishing at Lion's Pond in Rifle, 9:30 a.m.-noon, free for kids from 6-12, pre-registration required at the Rifle Recreation Department at city hall or online at rifleco.org. Participants receive a free tackle box and fishing pole. Sponsored by the Rifle Recreation Department, Colorado Sportsmen Wildlife Fund, Colorado State Parks, Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Division of Wildlife. Info: 625-2151.

• Sept. 13: Palisade Community Hall, 8th and Main St. in Palisade, New Dancer's Workshop from 7 p.m.; Contra Dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m.; $7 adults/$3 ages 10-17, Live Celtic/Old Time music by Fifth Reel. Caller: Ron Young. Come with or without a partner. Casual dress. Info: Connie, 243-6736

• Sept. 27: Seventh Annual Rifle Touch A Truck event, 9 a.m.-noon, Deerfield Park parking lot, free. Equipment ranges from a helicopter to emergency vehicles, semis, cranes and the unveiling of Garfield County Sherifff’s Department’s armored rescue vehicle, “The Bearcat.” A mobile climbing wall and football toss will be provided by the Colorado Army National Guard.

• Sept. 27-28: Grand Valley Quilt Show, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sept. 27, noon - 3 p.m. on Sept. 28. Sponsored by the Grand Valley Historical Society and the Battlement Mesa Sew & Sew Quilters at the historic Battlement Mesa School House, 7235 County Road 300. Tours of the school house will also take place, and a featured quilt in the show will be the “Centennial Memory Quilt,” commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the Town of Parachute.