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Thursday, April 23
RHS Schedule
• Large group choir @ Grand Valley, 1:30 p.m.
• Co-ed varsity track, pole vault @ West Grand, Kremmling
• Girls JV golf @ Palisade, 1 p.m.
Friday, April 24
Deadline for Mountain Fair Art
• Design deadline for this year's Carbondale Mountain Fair poster and T-shirt contest. This year's theme is “Localmotion.” The winning artist will receive $500 for the use of their design plus 10 T-shirts. All requirements are listed at carbondalearts.com.
RHS Schedule
• Concert choir @ Parachute
• Co-ed varsity track @ Montrose Invitational
• Co-ed JV track Clint Wells Invitational @ Moffat County, 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 25
RHS Schedule
• Varsity baseball @ Delta (DH), 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
• JV baseball @ Delta (DH), 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
• Girls JV & V soccer @ Palisade, Walker Soccer Field, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
• Prom, Garfield County Airport, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• After Prom Party, Burning Mountain Bowl, 12 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Sunday, April 26
Spring Clean Up
• Second annual Spring Clean Up, sponsored by City of Rifle and Garfield County landfill. Pick-ups are as follows: West of Railroad Avenue and Highway 13 and south of I-70, Sunday night, April 26. Crews will only make one trip through your neighborhood, so have items ready by the above-listed dates. For rules and regulations, go to rifleco.org or call 625-6273.
Monday, April 27
Volunteer Training
• April 27-29, May 4-6: Hospice of the Valley offers volunteer training from 4-7 p.m. (all days) April 27, 28, 29; May 4, 5, 6; at CMC in Rifle. Attendance all six days is required. Info: (970) 544-1568.
RHS Schedule
• Girls varsity golf - Craig tournament @ Yampah Valley GC
Wednesday, April 30
• The Garfield Re-2 Board of Education would like Rifle, Silt and New Castle citizens help address the skills students will need to be successful after graduation and will be the basis for new State of Colorado and local high school graduation requirements. Meet at the Re-2 Learning Opportunities Center, 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Info: Theresa Hamilton, 665-7621, or e-mail thamilton@garfieldre2.org to RSVP.
• Deadline for Bookcliff Conservation District $1,000 scholarship for high school seniors considering a career in agriculture, conservation or resource management. Students in New Castle, Silt, Rifle and Parachute with a 2.5 GPA are eligible. Applications online at bookcliffconservationdistrict.com or call 945-5494, ext. 105.
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 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: A.A.: Open meeting, 5:30 p.m., 1530 Railroad, Suite A, Rifle; Al-Anon & Ala-teen, 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.
Children’s Storytime
• Every Wednesday and Thursday: A story, then a simple craft. 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.
Garco 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 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 Rendezvous
Every Thursday: 6 p.m. Fiesta Guadalajara, 1214 Access Road. Rifle Rendezvous will be May 15-17. Info: 625-3043 or e-mail junerenfro@comcast.net.
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 April 23: “Race to Witch Mountain,” PG. Starting Friday: “Fast and Furious 4,” PG-13. Showing 7 p.m. nightly plus a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee. $7/adults, $6/children and seniors. Call to verify shows and times: 625-2323.
RHS Schedule
• Large group choir @ Grand Valley, 1:30 p.m.
• Co-ed varsity track, pole vault @ West Grand, Kremmling
• Girls JV golf @ Palisade, 1 p.m.
Friday, April 24
Deadline for Mountain Fair Art
• Design deadline for this year's Carbondale Mountain Fair poster and T-shirt contest. This year's theme is “Localmotion.” The winning artist will receive $500 for the use of their design plus 10 T-shirts. All requirements are listed at carbondalearts.com.
RHS Schedule
• Concert choir @ Parachute
• Co-ed varsity track @ Montrose Invitational
• Co-ed JV track Clint Wells Invitational @ Moffat County, 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 25
RHS Schedule
• Varsity baseball @ Delta (DH), 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
• JV baseball @ Delta (DH), 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
• Girls JV & V soccer @ Palisade, Walker Soccer Field, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
• Prom, Garfield County Airport, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• After Prom Party, Burning Mountain Bowl, 12 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Sunday, April 26
Spring Clean Up
• Second annual Spring Clean Up, sponsored by City of Rifle and Garfield County landfill. Pick-ups are as follows: West of Railroad Avenue and Highway 13 and south of I-70, Sunday night, April 26. Crews will only make one trip through your neighborhood, so have items ready by the above-listed dates. For rules and regulations, go to rifleco.org or call 625-6273.
Monday, April 27
Volunteer Training
• April 27-29, May 4-6: Hospice of the Valley offers volunteer training from 4-7 p.m. (all days) April 27, 28, 29; May 4, 5, 6; at CMC in Rifle. Attendance all six days is required. Info: (970) 544-1568.
RHS Schedule
• Girls varsity golf - Craig tournament @ Yampah Valley GC
Wednesday, April 30
• The Garfield Re-2 Board of Education would like Rifle, Silt and New Castle citizens help address the skills students will need to be successful after graduation and will be the basis for new State of Colorado and local high school graduation requirements. Meet at the Re-2 Learning Opportunities Center, 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Info: Theresa Hamilton, 665-7621, or e-mail thamilton@garfieldre2.org to RSVP.
• Deadline for Bookcliff Conservation District $1,000 scholarship for high school seniors considering a career in agriculture, conservation or resource management. Students in New Castle, Silt, Rifle and Parachute with a 2.5 GPA are eligible. Applications online at bookcliffconservationdistrict.com or call 945-5494, ext. 105.
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 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: A.A.: Open meeting, 5:30 p.m., 1530 Railroad, Suite A, Rifle; Al-Anon & Ala-teen, 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.
Children’s Storytime
• Every Wednesday and Thursday: A story, then a simple craft. 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.
Garco 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 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 Rendezvous
Every Thursday: 6 p.m. Fiesta Guadalajara, 1214 Access Road. Rifle Rendezvous will be May 15-17. Info: 625-3043 or e-mail junerenfro@comcast.net.
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 April 23: “Race to Witch Mountain,” PG. Starting Friday: “Fast and Furious 4,” PG-13. Showing 7 p.m. nightly plus a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee. $7/adults, $6/children and seniors. Call to verify shows and times: 625-2323.
