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June 25
Hospice of the Valley is offering “Grief Connections,” a six-session grief support group in which we learn, share and create ways to adapt to the loss of a loved one. The group meets on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 p.m. in Rifle, beginning June 25 and meeting every other week until Sept. 3. Open to anyone in the community who is mourning the loss of a loved one. Attendees must plan to attend all six sessions. Please call (970) 261-7131 to preregister and for further information.
A new family-oriented ATV club is forming to represent riders throughout the White River National Forest region. The group will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, at Casey Concrete, 28575 Highway 6. For more information, call (970) 319-3577 or e-mail wrtrs@yahoo.com.
June 26
Yard/bake sale fundraiser
The Gateway program at Colorado Mountain College and Garfield County DHS are holding a fundraising yard/bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 26, in the indoor arena at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. All proceeds go to the local Salvation Army. There will be lots of clothes and goodies.
June 27
Annual Cleanup
Trails Day
The Rifle Snowmobile Club will hold its annual cleanup of trails at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the groomer shed. A potluck cookout will be held after the workday at 2 p.m. at the groomer shed, so please bring a side dish or dessert or chips. Hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixin's will be furnished. For more information, contact Carleton at 625-0134.
June 29
Free Health Screening
A free health screening will be offered in Rifle on June 29 at the Rifle Public Health Department, 195 W. 14th St. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by Mountain Family Health Centers. The screening is open to the public, and anyone may attend. Checking risk factors regularly can help prevent serious health conditions from developing. The free screening includes cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, body mass index and a heart disease risk assessment. Fasting is ideal, but not required.
June 30
Literacy Outreach is looking for volunteers to tutor people who are eager to improve their reading, writing and math or English-speaking skills. Volunteers need at least two hours of time a week to work one-on-one with an adult, the ability to read and speak English and a desire to help someone who wants to learn. Volunteer information sessions will be held at the Rifle Branch Library at 6 p.m. on June 30 and July 2. Volunteer information sessions will also be held at 10 a.m. at the Parachute Branch Library and at noon at the Silt Branch Library. These informal and brief presentations will provide details about Literacy Outreach's volunteer tutoring program. Please call Literacy Outreach at (970) 945-5282 for more information.
July 6
Operation Space Vacation Bible School
Children kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to attend Operation Space Vacation Bible School on Monday through Friday mornings beginning July 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Apple Tree Park in New Castle. Dress for outside weather/sunscreen. Songs, crafts, games, goodies and dramas will help them as they have a “close encounter” with God's word. For more information or to sign up, call 984-2656 or 984-0760 or contact Dennie Talbot at dennie@appletreepark.com.
Deadline July 10
Burning Mountain
Festival 2009
Barbecuers are needed for the “Baby Back Rib Cookoff” at this year's Burning Mountain Festival in New Castle July 17-18 at Burning Mountain Park. Bring your best ribs and compete against a KCBS competitor. Entry fee is $20 — “Winner Take All.” Contact Steve Higgs by July 10 at (970) 379-7076 or e-mail cootersbbq@comcast.com. Parade entries are also being accepted.
Through July 26
Help Rifle Animal Shelter
The Friends of the Rifle Animal Shelter are asking people to go to their home page and vote for them every day in the Animal Rescue Site Challenge. It just takes a minute, and you don't have to sign up for anything. Follow the link at the top of the page and vote every day until July 26 at www.petfinder.com/shelters/CO48.html. Thank you!
Through July 28
Summer classes at CMC
Classes start all summer long at Colorado Mountain College's west Garfield Campus. You can learn about southwest pottery (May 26 through July 28) or website development (June 5-19). For more information or to register, call the campus at 3695 Airport Road in Rifle at 625-1871.
Parachute news
Centennial publication now available
The Grand Valley/Parachute Centennial Publication books are now available at Parachute Town Hall. The booklet is rich in history and makes for exciting reading for residents and nonresidents alike. Your first copy is free; any additional ones are $3 each.
Town Hall construction
The new parking lot is under construction at Parachute Town Hall. The project is expected to be complete by mid-June. We will be opening our east door for public access to help you navigate around the site. We appreciate your patience and look forward to having you at our grand opening this summer.
Ongoing
Looking for work?
The Colorado Workforce Center in Rifle and Glenwood Springs post current job listings each week. Registration can be done online at www.yourworkforcecenter.com or contact your local workforce center. The Rifle Workforce Center is located at 310 W. Third St., 625-5627. The Glenwood Springs Workforce Center is at the Glenwood Springs Mall, 945-8638. Both offices are closed from noon to 1 p.m. and on holidays.
Storytime at the Rifle Branch Library
Preschool storytimes at the Rifle Branch Library are at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The theme for May 28 is “Goofy Dinosaurs.” The library is located at 107 E. Second St. For more information, contact Amy at 625-3471 or visit www.garfieldlibraries.org.
Food Bank
Food Bank through Rifle Christian Fellowship Church is now open from 10-11 a.m. on Mondays and 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Rifle Christian Fellowship, 1252 E. Seventh St. in Rifle. Anyone with a need can use the food bank once a week. No financial needed and it is open to the public. 625-2306.
Valley Senior Center
Join the seniors at Valley Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday for a delicious luncheon. Enjoy conversation with neighbors, meet new friends and learn what's happening in the Parachute community. The food is prepared by the Rifle Senior Center. The Valley Senior Center is located at 540 N. Parachute Ave. in north Parachute. For reservations, call 285-7216 from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays. Everyone is welcome for bingo at 7 p.m. every Saturday with soft drinks and snacks.
Sunday Celebration
Rifle Christian Fellowship, 1252 E. Seventh St. in Rifle holds a Sunday celebration at 10 a.m.; Impact Youth Meeting at 7 p.m.; and Sunday Brunch at 11:30 a.m. every first Sunday of the month. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Come hear a message that will lift your heart, spirit and life.
Hospice of the Valley is offering “Grief Connections,” a six-session grief support group in which we learn, share and create ways to adapt to the loss of a loved one. The group meets on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 p.m. in Rifle, beginning June 25 and meeting every other week until Sept. 3. Open to anyone in the community who is mourning the loss of a loved one. Attendees must plan to attend all six sessions. Please call (970) 261-7131 to preregister and for further information.
A new family-oriented ATV club is forming to represent riders throughout the White River National Forest region. The group will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, at Casey Concrete, 28575 Highway 6. For more information, call (970) 319-3577 or e-mail wrtrs@yahoo.com.
June 26
Yard/bake sale fundraiser
The Gateway program at Colorado Mountain College and Garfield County DHS are holding a fundraising yard/bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 26, in the indoor arena at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. All proceeds go to the local Salvation Army. There will be lots of clothes and goodies.
June 27
Annual Cleanup
Trails Day
The Rifle Snowmobile Club will hold its annual cleanup of trails at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the groomer shed. A potluck cookout will be held after the workday at 2 p.m. at the groomer shed, so please bring a side dish or dessert or chips. Hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixin's will be furnished. For more information, contact Carleton at 625-0134.
June 29
Free Health Screening
A free health screening will be offered in Rifle on June 29 at the Rifle Public Health Department, 195 W. 14th St. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by Mountain Family Health Centers. The screening is open to the public, and anyone may attend. Checking risk factors regularly can help prevent serious health conditions from developing. The free screening includes cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, body mass index and a heart disease risk assessment. Fasting is ideal, but not required.
June 30
Literacy Outreach is looking for volunteers to tutor people who are eager to improve their reading, writing and math or English-speaking skills. Volunteers need at least two hours of time a week to work one-on-one with an adult, the ability to read and speak English and a desire to help someone who wants to learn. Volunteer information sessions will be held at the Rifle Branch Library at 6 p.m. on June 30 and July 2. Volunteer information sessions will also be held at 10 a.m. at the Parachute Branch Library and at noon at the Silt Branch Library. These informal and brief presentations will provide details about Literacy Outreach's volunteer tutoring program. Please call Literacy Outreach at (970) 945-5282 for more information.
July 6
Operation Space Vacation Bible School
Children kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to attend Operation Space Vacation Bible School on Monday through Friday mornings beginning July 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Apple Tree Park in New Castle. Dress for outside weather/sunscreen. Songs, crafts, games, goodies and dramas will help them as they have a “close encounter” with God's word. For more information or to sign up, call 984-2656 or 984-0760 or contact Dennie Talbot at dennie@appletreepark.com.
Deadline July 10
Burning Mountain
Festival 2009
Barbecuers are needed for the “Baby Back Rib Cookoff” at this year's Burning Mountain Festival in New Castle July 17-18 at Burning Mountain Park. Bring your best ribs and compete against a KCBS competitor. Entry fee is $20 — “Winner Take All.” Contact Steve Higgs by July 10 at (970) 379-7076 or e-mail cootersbbq@comcast.com. Parade entries are also being accepted.
Through July 26
Help Rifle Animal Shelter
The Friends of the Rifle Animal Shelter are asking people to go to their home page and vote for them every day in the Animal Rescue Site Challenge. It just takes a minute, and you don't have to sign up for anything. Follow the link at the top of the page and vote every day until July 26 at www.petfinder.com/shelters/CO48.html. Thank you!
Through July 28
Summer classes at CMC
Classes start all summer long at Colorado Mountain College's west Garfield Campus. You can learn about southwest pottery (May 26 through July 28) or website development (June 5-19). For more information or to register, call the campus at 3695 Airport Road in Rifle at 625-1871.
Parachute news
Centennial publication now available
The Grand Valley/Parachute Centennial Publication books are now available at Parachute Town Hall. The booklet is rich in history and makes for exciting reading for residents and nonresidents alike. Your first copy is free; any additional ones are $3 each.
Town Hall construction
The new parking lot is under construction at Parachute Town Hall. The project is expected to be complete by mid-June. We will be opening our east door for public access to help you navigate around the site. We appreciate your patience and look forward to having you at our grand opening this summer.
Ongoing
Looking for work?
The Colorado Workforce Center in Rifle and Glenwood Springs post current job listings each week. Registration can be done online at www.yourworkforcecenter.com or contact your local workforce center. The Rifle Workforce Center is located at 310 W. Third St., 625-5627. The Glenwood Springs Workforce Center is at the Glenwood Springs Mall, 945-8638. Both offices are closed from noon to 1 p.m. and on holidays.
Storytime at the Rifle Branch Library
Preschool storytimes at the Rifle Branch Library are at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The theme for May 28 is “Goofy Dinosaurs.” The library is located at 107 E. Second St. For more information, contact Amy at 625-3471 or visit www.garfieldlibraries.org.
Food Bank
Food Bank through Rifle Christian Fellowship Church is now open from 10-11 a.m. on Mondays and 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Rifle Christian Fellowship, 1252 E. Seventh St. in Rifle. Anyone with a need can use the food bank once a week. No financial needed and it is open to the public. 625-2306.
Valley Senior Center
Join the seniors at Valley Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday for a delicious luncheon. Enjoy conversation with neighbors, meet new friends and learn what's happening in the Parachute community. The food is prepared by the Rifle Senior Center. The Valley Senior Center is located at 540 N. Parachute Ave. in north Parachute. For reservations, call 285-7216 from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays. Everyone is welcome for bingo at 7 p.m. every Saturday with soft drinks and snacks.
Sunday Celebration
Rifle Christian Fellowship, 1252 E. Seventh St. in Rifle holds a Sunday celebration at 10 a.m.; Impact Youth Meeting at 7 p.m.; and Sunday Brunch at 11:30 a.m. every first Sunday of the month. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Come hear a message that will lift your heart, spirit and life.
