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Thursday, Feb. 12
Parachute Chamber After Hours
• Parachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber of Commerce after hours social, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Colorado Heritage, 0401 Arroyo Dr., Battlement Mesa. Hosted by American Best Value Inn, Farmers Insurance, Bottle Cap Liquors.
Friday, Feb. 13
Teen Advisory Group Meeting
• TAG meetings are a place to suggest what you would like to see at the library, books you think the library should own, as well as DVD’s and music you think would interest fellow teens. TAG will sponsor a Valentine’s Day Teen Dance today at 7 p.m. at the Rifle Branch Library. TAG meetings are held from 5-6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Info: 625-3471.
Sunday, Feb. 15
Poker Run
• Rifle Snowmobile Club’s annual Poker Run, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carrol Park finish, ride the Coulter Loop to 5 stations. Food, door prizes, prize money. Fundraiser to help with grooming trails. Info: 876-2426.
Monday, Feb. 16 -
President’s Day
Closures
• West Garfield County landfill will be closed to observe President’s Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 17, regular hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
College scholarship workshop
• Colorado Mountain College Foundation will hold a free workshop to help any area student prepare to meet upcoming college scholarship deadlines. 6-9 p.m., CMC West Garfield Campus, EnCana Academic Center, in Rifle. Info: Carol Efting, CMC Foundation specialist, 947-8355 or cefting@coloradomtn.edu.
DOW public meeting
• Colorado Division of Wildlife public meeting on the 2010-2014 big game hunting seasons, Grand Junction, DOW Hunter Education Bldg., 711 Independent Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info: wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/SeasonStructure, e-mail comments to wildlife.bgss@state.co.us or mail to Big Game Season Structure, Public Involvement Unit, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80216.
Roaring Fork Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society Meeting
• 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1016 Cooper Avenue, Glenwood. The program will be a book sharing, with members each bringing two books related to archaeology for discussion and review. Refreshments and dessert will be served. Anyone interested is invited. Info: Cynthia, 524-7981.
Also: A class from the Program for Avocational Archaeology Certification will be held in Glenwood Springs March 7-8. The topic is Archaeological Dating Methods. Info: Chris Lindholm, 328-7323.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Oil Shale discussion
• The impacts of oil shale development on agricultural water will be discussed at the Rifle Fire Station, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sandwiches will be provided, RSVP to 945-5494, ext. 105 by Feb. 13. Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Northwest Colorado Farmers Union, and the Bookcliff Conservation District.
Every Week
AA, NA and Ala-teen Meetings
• Every Friday A.A.: Open discussion, 12-1 p.m.; Spanish-speaking, 7-9 p.m., 104 E. 3rd St., Unit C, Rifle; Wild Bunch, Baptist Church, 650 Grand Avenue, Silt, 8 p.m.
• Every Saturday A.A.: Group meeting, 12-1 p.m., Grand Valley Christian Church, 116 W. 2nd St., Parachute.
• Every Third Saturday: A.A. and Al-Anon speaker’s meeting, potluck at 6 p.m., speaker at 7 p.m., Lovell building, 200 E. 4th St., Rifle.
• Every Sunday A.A.: Breakfast, 9-10 a.m., open meeting, 10-11 a.m., New Castle Recreation Center, Main Street.
• First Sunday A.A.: Women’s meeting, 5 p.m., 1530 Railroad Ave., Suite A, Rifle.
• Every Monday: N.A: Open discussion, 7 p.m., 761 Birch St. at St. Mary Catholic Church; AA: Group meeting, 7 p.m., Grand Valley Christian Church, 116 W. 2nd St., Parachute; Spanish-speaking, 7-9 p.m., 104 E. 3rd St., Unit C, Rifle.
• Every Tuesday: Open meeting, 5:30 p.m., 1530 Railroad, Suite A, Rifle; Al-Anon & Al-ateen, 7 p.m., 761 Birch St. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Rifle.
• Every Wednesday: Back to Basics open discussion, 8 p.m., 761 Birch St. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Rifle.
Advocate Safehouse Project
• Free weekly support group for women in unhealthy intimate relationships with free child care. Mondays in Rifle, 6-7:30 p.m.. Tuesdays in Glenwood Springs, 7-8:30 p.m.. Info: Advocate Safehouse Project, 945-2632.
Anvil Points Quilt Guild
• First, Third and Fifth Tuesdays: 1 p.m., Lovell Building, 200 E. 4th St., Rifle. Info: Gloria, 625-3899.
Bingo
• Every Thursday: Rifle Elks Lodge, 501 W. 5th St., hosts progressive bingo open to the public. Early bird, 6:30 p.m., regular bingo, 7:30 p.m. Info: 625-2195.
• Every Friday: Rifle Senior Center, 50 Ute Ave., senior bingo, 1:30 p.m. Must be at least 18. Info: 625-1877.
• Every Sunday: Rifle Moose Lodge #1345, 133 E. 3rd St., progressive bingo, 1:30 p.m., open to the public. Info: 625-5508.
Book Sale
• Every Thursday: Ongoing book sale, Rifle Public Library, when staff is available. Info: 625-3471.
Breastfeeding Class
• Second Tuesday: Breast-feeding support group. Older children welcome, 9:30 a.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1630 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs. Info: 945-6726 or 945-9754.
Children’s Storytime
• Every Wednesday and Thursday: A story, then a simple craft. February storytime themes: Feb. 11-12, Valentine's Day; Feb. 18-19, Colors; Feb. 25-26, Pancakes. Rifle Public Library, 107 E. 2nd St., 10:30 a.m., 625-3471, riflelibraryfriends.org.
City Council Meetings
• First and Third Wednesdays: Rifle City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 202 Railroad Ave. Info/agendas: rifleco.org, 625-2121.
Clogging Classes
Registration and sign up anytime for beginner clogging lessons. Info: Shonna, 984-2265, clog@westernslopestompers.com.
• Every Thursday: Middle schoolers and teens, 4-5 p.m., New Castle Community Center.
• Every Tuesday: Second to fourth graders, 4-5 p.m., Apple Tree Community Center.
• Every Wednesday: 3 1/2 years to first grade, 5-6 p.m., adults, 7 p.m., Apple Tree Community Center.
Compassionate Friends
Nonprofit self-help bereavement support organization for families who have experienced the death of a child.
• Second Thursday: 7-9 p.m., United Methodist Church, 809 Park Ave., Meeker, CO, 81641.
• First Monday: 6 p.m., Christ Community Church, 20351 Highway 82, Basalt. Info: (970) 261-4789 (cell), Cindy.
Garfield County Energy Advisory Board
Along with issues related to energy development in the county, each meeting has an industry-related educational segment.
• First Thursday: 6 p.m., usually the county Health and Human Services building, 195 W. 14th St., Rifle. Info: garfield-county.com, click on Departments, then Oil and Gas and Energy Advisory Board, or 625-5915.
Legal Aid
Alpine Legal Services presents at the Garfield County Courthouse in Glenwood Springs. Info: 945-8858.
• Third Thursday: “Do-It-Yourself” divorce class, 1-4 p.m. All necessary documentation and information required to complete your divorce is provided. “Thursday Night Bar,” 5 p.m., attorneys volunteer for 15-minute private consultations.
Lunch and Learn
• Second Thursday: Sponsored by Grand River Hospital District, 12-1 p.m., Grand River Medical Center classroom. Info: 625-6439.
Mental Health Client Support Group
• Every Thursday: 1 p.m., New Hopeful Heart, 1217 Howard Ave., Rifle. Info: 625-5761.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
All mothers of children birth through kindergarten are welcome. Cost: $10/meeting or $16/month. Childcare provided. Info: rifleMOPS@hotmail.com or Vanessa, 285-2051.
• First and Third Tuesdays: Rocky Mountain Baptist Church, 4199 W. Centennial Parkway, Rifle, 9-11:30 a.m.
Rifle Lions Club
• First Wednesday: 7 p.m., Crossroads Assisted Living, 375 W. 24th St. Info: 625-0411.
Rifle Rotary
• Every Tuesday: 7 a.m., Fiesta Guadalajara, 1214 Access Rd. Visitors and guests welcome. Info: 625-3043.
Texas Hold Em’
• Every Monday: 7 and 9 p.m., Grand Valley Pub, Parachute. Info: 285-9616
At the movies
• Showing through today: “Hotel for Dogs,” rated G. Starting Friday: “Paul Blart, Mall Cop,” rated PG. 7 p.m. nightly plus a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday. $7/adults, $6/children and seniors. Call to verify shows and times: 625-2323.
Upcoming
• Feb. 19: Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce hosts an energy briefing, beginning at 7:30 a.m., Garfield Re-2 Administration building, 837 Whiteriver Ave., Rifle. Ryan Longman, government affairs liaison from the Grand Junction Chamber, will discuss the latest developments in the legislature regarding new rule for oil and natural gas. RSVP to the Rifle Chamber at 625-2085, ext. 2. Free and open to members and future members. Pastries and coffee will be served, courtesy of Williams Production.
• Feb. 19: Colorado Division of Wildlife public meeting on the 2010-2014 big game hunting seasons, Glenwood Springs Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Rd. Info: wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/SeasonStructure, e-mail comments to wildlife.bgss@state.co.us or mail to Big Game Season Structure, Public Involvement Unit, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80216.
• Feb. 23: New 4-H Member Orientation, 6–7:30 p.m., Garfield County Fairgrounds, 1001 Railroad Ave. in Rifle, Extension Office/Events Hall. Garfield County youth ages 5-18 can be involved in over 100 different 4-H projects, from livestock to computers to quilting. New members are encouraged to attend with an adult, to learn more about 4-H, and to enroll. Info: E-mail garfield@ext.colostate.edu or call 625-3969.
• March 3 or 10: Career Coaching and Counseling presents “Resilience, Staying Sane in Chaotic Times.” Glenwood Springs Community Center, March 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. or March 10 class, 10 a.m.-noon; $35/class. Facilitators: Sarah Bell, RN, M.ED., ACMC, NLMP and Leslie HInton, B.A., M.ED. Info: 618-0021.
• March 13: Deadline for applications to the 2009 Youth Academy, run by the Colorado State Patrol for high school juniors and seniors. The academy is June 14-20 and free of charge to participants. Info: 945-6198.
Ongoing
• High Country RSVP will sponsor free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) consultations for basic federal and state tax returns at no charge for low to moderate income clients, seniors, and disabled individuals from Aspen to Parachute/Battlement Mesa. Appointments can be made through April 6 by calling 384-8740. Leave your name, address, telephone number, and the location where you would like your taxes prepared - Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley, Rifle, and Parachute/Battlement Mesa. A volunteer will return your call and schedule an appointment.
• Animal Rescue Foundation is a volunteer group in the Roaring Fork Valley that works to save the lives of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens that are abandoned, abused, surrendered or face euthanasia because of overcrowded shelters. The group has no shelter, so they plan and attend events throughout the valley to find homes for the pets. The group also holds fundraisers to help pay for boarding costs and medical expenses. Info: arf-colorado.com or call Peggy, 963-4562.
• The West Garfield County Landfill, 0075 County Road 246, nine miles west of Rifle, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Info: 625-2516.
• Rifle Christian Fellowship Food Bank, 1252 County Road 294, is open Mondays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. The food bank runs on donations and helps anyone struggling to make ends meet. Info: 625-2306.
• Planned Parenthood’s Women’s Wellness Connection program provides free cancer screening for low-income uninsured and underserved Colorado women. Info: pprm.org.
• Volunteers are needed at LIFT-UP’s food pantry and thrift store, 800 Railroad Ave., Rifle. Info: 625-4496.
• Meals On Wheels are available for senior citizens through the Grand River Hospital District. Info/donations: 625-6423.
• Grand River Hospital District has many volunteer positions open in Rifle and Battlement Mesa. Info: 625-6423.
• Learn how to “Take Pounds Off Sensibly” with the local TOPS chapter in Rifle. Info: Sharon Kivisto, 625-2215, tops.org.
• Western Slope office of the National MS Society is just a phone call away. Info: (800) FIGHT MS, (970) 241-8975 or (800) 371-2667.
• American Legion Post 78 welcomes men and women who served in any of the Armed Forces to join or present members can transfer. Info: Commander Jan Detwiler, 625-9240; Senior Vice Commander Jay Miller, 625-8382; Adjutment Gene Hollenbeck, 625-2290; Finance Officer Ralph Koehler, 625-5457.
• Child Find provides developmental information to parents, offers free screening and evaluations for children of all ages. Info: Adrianna Chavez, 625-6802.
• Glenwood Springs Railroad Museum and gift shop is open Friday-Monday, noon-4 p.m., 413 7th St., (east wing of Amtrak station). Learn the railroad history of the Roaring Fork, Colorado, Crystal and Fryingpan River valleys. Info: 945-7044, glenwoodrailroadmuseum.org.
• Masterpieces of Colorado Tour will fund a dance tour that celebrates Colorado’s unique cultural heritage. Applicants are sought who can develop and implement a statewide dance tour that will acquaint Coloradoans with the best of their cultural and artistic legacy. The Colorado Council on the Arts will award one grant between $50,000 to $55,000, which requires a one-to-one match, 50 percent of which must be in cash. Deadline July 1. Info/applications: coloarts.org.
Parachute Chamber After Hours
• Parachute/Battlement Mesa Chamber of Commerce after hours social, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Colorado Heritage, 0401 Arroyo Dr., Battlement Mesa. Hosted by American Best Value Inn, Farmers Insurance, Bottle Cap Liquors.
Friday, Feb. 13
Teen Advisory Group Meeting
• TAG meetings are a place to suggest what you would like to see at the library, books you think the library should own, as well as DVD’s and music you think would interest fellow teens. TAG will sponsor a Valentine’s Day Teen Dance today at 7 p.m. at the Rifle Branch Library. TAG meetings are held from 5-6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Info: 625-3471.
Sunday, Feb. 15
Poker Run
• Rifle Snowmobile Club’s annual Poker Run, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carrol Park finish, ride the Coulter Loop to 5 stations. Food, door prizes, prize money. Fundraiser to help with grooming trails. Info: 876-2426.
Monday, Feb. 16 -
President’s Day
Closures
• West Garfield County landfill will be closed to observe President’s Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 17, regular hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
College scholarship workshop
• Colorado Mountain College Foundation will hold a free workshop to help any area student prepare to meet upcoming college scholarship deadlines. 6-9 p.m., CMC West Garfield Campus, EnCana Academic Center, in Rifle. Info: Carol Efting, CMC Foundation specialist, 947-8355 or cefting@coloradomtn.edu.
DOW public meeting
• Colorado Division of Wildlife public meeting on the 2010-2014 big game hunting seasons, Grand Junction, DOW Hunter Education Bldg., 711 Independent Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info: wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/SeasonStructure, e-mail comments to wildlife.bgss@state.co.us or mail to Big Game Season Structure, Public Involvement Unit, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80216.
Roaring Fork Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society Meeting
• 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1016 Cooper Avenue, Glenwood. The program will be a book sharing, with members each bringing two books related to archaeology for discussion and review. Refreshments and dessert will be served. Anyone interested is invited. Info: Cynthia, 524-7981.
Also: A class from the Program for Avocational Archaeology Certification will be held in Glenwood Springs March 7-8. The topic is Archaeological Dating Methods. Info: Chris Lindholm, 328-7323.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Oil Shale discussion
• The impacts of oil shale development on agricultural water will be discussed at the Rifle Fire Station, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sandwiches will be provided, RSVP to 945-5494, ext. 105 by Feb. 13. Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Northwest Colorado Farmers Union, and the Bookcliff Conservation District.
Every Week
AA, NA and Ala-teen Meetings
• Every Friday A.A.: Open discussion, 12-1 p.m.; Spanish-speaking, 7-9 p.m., 104 E. 3rd St., Unit C, Rifle; Wild Bunch, Baptist Church, 650 Grand Avenue, Silt, 8 p.m.
• Every Saturday A.A.: Group meeting, 12-1 p.m., Grand Valley Christian Church, 116 W. 2nd St., Parachute.
• Every Third Saturday: A.A. and Al-Anon speaker’s meeting, potluck at 6 p.m., speaker at 7 p.m., Lovell building, 200 E. 4th St., Rifle.
• Every Sunday A.A.: Breakfast, 9-10 a.m., open meeting, 10-11 a.m., New Castle Recreation Center, Main Street.
• First Sunday A.A.: Women’s meeting, 5 p.m., 1530 Railroad Ave., Suite A, Rifle.
• Every Monday: N.A: Open discussion, 7 p.m., 761 Birch St. at St. Mary Catholic Church; AA: Group meeting, 7 p.m., Grand Valley Christian Church, 116 W. 2nd St., Parachute; Spanish-speaking, 7-9 p.m., 104 E. 3rd St., Unit C, Rifle.
• Every Tuesday: Open meeting, 5:30 p.m., 1530 Railroad, Suite A, Rifle; Al-Anon & Al-ateen, 7 p.m., 761 Birch St. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Rifle.
• Every Wednesday: Back to Basics open discussion, 8 p.m., 761 Birch St. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Rifle.
Advocate Safehouse Project
• Free weekly support group for women in unhealthy intimate relationships with free child care. Mondays in Rifle, 6-7:30 p.m.. Tuesdays in Glenwood Springs, 7-8:30 p.m.. Info: Advocate Safehouse Project, 945-2632.
Anvil Points Quilt Guild
• First, Third and Fifth Tuesdays: 1 p.m., Lovell Building, 200 E. 4th St., Rifle. Info: Gloria, 625-3899.
Bingo
• Every Thursday: Rifle Elks Lodge, 501 W. 5th St., hosts progressive bingo open to the public. Early bird, 6:30 p.m., regular bingo, 7:30 p.m. Info: 625-2195.
• Every Friday: Rifle Senior Center, 50 Ute Ave., senior bingo, 1:30 p.m. Must be at least 18. Info: 625-1877.
• Every Sunday: Rifle Moose Lodge #1345, 133 E. 3rd St., progressive bingo, 1:30 p.m., open to the public. Info: 625-5508.
Book Sale
• Every Thursday: Ongoing book sale, Rifle Public Library, when staff is available. Info: 625-3471.
Breastfeeding Class
• Second Tuesday: Breast-feeding support group. Older children welcome, 9:30 a.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1630 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs. Info: 945-6726 or 945-9754.
Children’s Storytime
• Every Wednesday and Thursday: A story, then a simple craft. February storytime themes: Feb. 11-12, Valentine's Day; Feb. 18-19, Colors; Feb. 25-26, Pancakes. Rifle Public Library, 107 E. 2nd St., 10:30 a.m., 625-3471, riflelibraryfriends.org.
City Council Meetings
• First and Third Wednesdays: Rifle City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 202 Railroad Ave. Info/agendas: rifleco.org, 625-2121.
Clogging Classes
Registration and sign up anytime for beginner clogging lessons. Info: Shonna, 984-2265, clog@westernslopestompers.com.
• Every Thursday: Middle schoolers and teens, 4-5 p.m., New Castle Community Center.
• Every Tuesday: Second to fourth graders, 4-5 p.m., Apple Tree Community Center.
• Every Wednesday: 3 1/2 years to first grade, 5-6 p.m., adults, 7 p.m., Apple Tree Community Center.
Compassionate Friends
Nonprofit self-help bereavement support organization for families who have experienced the death of a child.
• Second Thursday: 7-9 p.m., United Methodist Church, 809 Park Ave., Meeker, CO, 81641.
• First Monday: 6 p.m., Christ Community Church, 20351 Highway 82, Basalt. Info: (970) 261-4789 (cell), Cindy.
Garfield County Energy Advisory Board
Along with issues related to energy development in the county, each meeting has an industry-related educational segment.
• First Thursday: 6 p.m., usually the county Health and Human Services building, 195 W. 14th St., Rifle. Info: garfield-county.com, click on Departments, then Oil and Gas and Energy Advisory Board, or 625-5915.
Legal Aid
Alpine Legal Services presents at the Garfield County Courthouse in Glenwood Springs. Info: 945-8858.
• Third Thursday: “Do-It-Yourself” divorce class, 1-4 p.m. All necessary documentation and information required to complete your divorce is provided. “Thursday Night Bar,” 5 p.m., attorneys volunteer for 15-minute private consultations.
Lunch and Learn
• Second Thursday: Sponsored by Grand River Hospital District, 12-1 p.m., Grand River Medical Center classroom. Info: 625-6439.
Mental Health Client Support Group
• Every Thursday: 1 p.m., New Hopeful Heart, 1217 Howard Ave., Rifle. Info: 625-5761.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
All mothers of children birth through kindergarten are welcome. Cost: $10/meeting or $16/month. Childcare provided. Info: rifleMOPS@hotmail.com or Vanessa, 285-2051.
• First and Third Tuesdays: Rocky Mountain Baptist Church, 4199 W. Centennial Parkway, Rifle, 9-11:30 a.m.
Rifle Lions Club
• First Wednesday: 7 p.m., Crossroads Assisted Living, 375 W. 24th St. Info: 625-0411.
Rifle Rotary
• Every Tuesday: 7 a.m., Fiesta Guadalajara, 1214 Access Rd. Visitors and guests welcome. Info: 625-3043.
Texas Hold Em’
• Every Monday: 7 and 9 p.m., Grand Valley Pub, Parachute. Info: 285-9616
At the movies
• Showing through today: “Hotel for Dogs,” rated G. Starting Friday: “Paul Blart, Mall Cop,” rated PG. 7 p.m. nightly plus a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday. $7/adults, $6/children and seniors. Call to verify shows and times: 625-2323.
Upcoming
• Feb. 19: Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce hosts an energy briefing, beginning at 7:30 a.m., Garfield Re-2 Administration building, 837 Whiteriver Ave., Rifle. Ryan Longman, government affairs liaison from the Grand Junction Chamber, will discuss the latest developments in the legislature regarding new rule for oil and natural gas. RSVP to the Rifle Chamber at 625-2085, ext. 2. Free and open to members and future members. Pastries and coffee will be served, courtesy of Williams Production.
• Feb. 19: Colorado Division of Wildlife public meeting on the 2010-2014 big game hunting seasons, Glenwood Springs Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Rd. Info: wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/SeasonStructure, e-mail comments to wildlife.bgss@state.co.us or mail to Big Game Season Structure, Public Involvement Unit, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80216.
• Feb. 23: New 4-H Member Orientation, 6–7:30 p.m., Garfield County Fairgrounds, 1001 Railroad Ave. in Rifle, Extension Office/Events Hall. Garfield County youth ages 5-18 can be involved in over 100 different 4-H projects, from livestock to computers to quilting. New members are encouraged to attend with an adult, to learn more about 4-H, and to enroll. Info: E-mail garfield@ext.colostate.edu or call 625-3969.
• March 3 or 10: Career Coaching and Counseling presents “Resilience, Staying Sane in Chaotic Times.” Glenwood Springs Community Center, March 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. or March 10 class, 10 a.m.-noon; $35/class. Facilitators: Sarah Bell, RN, M.ED., ACMC, NLMP and Leslie HInton, B.A., M.ED. Info: 618-0021.
• March 13: Deadline for applications to the 2009 Youth Academy, run by the Colorado State Patrol for high school juniors and seniors. The academy is June 14-20 and free of charge to participants. Info: 945-6198.
Ongoing
• High Country RSVP will sponsor free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) consultations for basic federal and state tax returns at no charge for low to moderate income clients, seniors, and disabled individuals from Aspen to Parachute/Battlement Mesa. Appointments can be made through April 6 by calling 384-8740. Leave your name, address, telephone number, and the location where you would like your taxes prepared - Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley, Rifle, and Parachute/Battlement Mesa. A volunteer will return your call and schedule an appointment.
• Animal Rescue Foundation is a volunteer group in the Roaring Fork Valley that works to save the lives of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens that are abandoned, abused, surrendered or face euthanasia because of overcrowded shelters. The group has no shelter, so they plan and attend events throughout the valley to find homes for the pets. The group also holds fundraisers to help pay for boarding costs and medical expenses. Info: arf-colorado.com or call Peggy, 963-4562.
• The West Garfield County Landfill, 0075 County Road 246, nine miles west of Rifle, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Info: 625-2516.
• Rifle Christian Fellowship Food Bank, 1252 County Road 294, is open Mondays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. The food bank runs on donations and helps anyone struggling to make ends meet. Info: 625-2306.
• Planned Parenthood’s Women’s Wellness Connection program provides free cancer screening for low-income uninsured and underserved Colorado women. Info: pprm.org.
• Volunteers are needed at LIFT-UP’s food pantry and thrift store, 800 Railroad Ave., Rifle. Info: 625-4496.
• Meals On Wheels are available for senior citizens through the Grand River Hospital District. Info/donations: 625-6423.
• Grand River Hospital District has many volunteer positions open in Rifle and Battlement Mesa. Info: 625-6423.
• Learn how to “Take Pounds Off Sensibly” with the local TOPS chapter in Rifle. Info: Sharon Kivisto, 625-2215, tops.org.
• Western Slope office of the National MS Society is just a phone call away. Info: (800) FIGHT MS, (970) 241-8975 or (800) 371-2667.
• American Legion Post 78 welcomes men and women who served in any of the Armed Forces to join or present members can transfer. Info: Commander Jan Detwiler, 625-9240; Senior Vice Commander Jay Miller, 625-8382; Adjutment Gene Hollenbeck, 625-2290; Finance Officer Ralph Koehler, 625-5457.
• Child Find provides developmental information to parents, offers free screening and evaluations for children of all ages. Info: Adrianna Chavez, 625-6802.
• Glenwood Springs Railroad Museum and gift shop is open Friday-Monday, noon-4 p.m., 413 7th St., (east wing of Amtrak station). Learn the railroad history of the Roaring Fork, Colorado, Crystal and Fryingpan River valleys. Info: 945-7044, glenwoodrailroadmuseum.org.
• Masterpieces of Colorado Tour will fund a dance tour that celebrates Colorado’s unique cultural heritage. Applicants are sought who can develop and implement a statewide dance tour that will acquaint Coloradoans with the best of their cultural and artistic legacy. The Colorado Council on the Arts will award one grant between $50,000 to $55,000, which requires a one-to-one match, 50 percent of which must be in cash. Deadline July 1. Info/applications: coloarts.org.
Free health screenings in February for Western Garfield County, Colorado
Mountain Family Health Centers will conduct free health screenings throughout the region in February. Screening includes cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, body mass index, and a heart disease risk assessment. Fasting is ideal, but not required, and no appointment is necessary. Info: Sharla Gallegos, 618-3159. Glenwood Springs:
Feb. 13 – Mountain Family Health Center, 1905 Blake Ave., Suite 101; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Feb. 25 – Garfield County Public Health Department (WIC), 2014 Blake Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rifle:
Feb. 17 – Rifle Public Library, 107 E. 2nd St., 2:30-7 p.m.
Feb. 23 – Garfield County Public Health Department (WIC), 195 W. 14th St., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rifle, Colorado Senior Center Menu
Starts at noon. 60 and older: Suggested $2.50 donation. Under 60: a $6 fee is required. Reservations are necessary for all, 24 hour prior reservation and cancellation notice, please. Info: 625-1366.Feb. 12: BBQ chicken, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, fruit, roll and butter.
Feb. 13: Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potato and gravy, broccoli with lemon, fruit cup with cookie.
Feb. 17: Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad with dressing, rolls and butter and fruit pie.
