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Events for April 2017
Meeker Chamber of Commerce
Apr 2    Stage Coach History - RBC Historical Society
A Bumpy Ride into Northwest Colorado is the story of the early stagecoach presented by Dan Davidson, as the program for the spring Quarterly Meeting. 
Luncheon at 1:00 - members and guests invited to bring salads or desserts. Board providing ham. 
1:45 brief business meeting. 2:00 historic presentation.
Old West Heritage Culture Center - 517 Park Ave, Meeker, CO
 
Date: April 2, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Old West Heritage Culture Center
517 Park Ave, Meeker, CO
Date/Time Details: Sunday, April 2
1:00-1:45 Luncheon
1:45-2:00 Business Meeting
2:00-3:00 Historical Presentation
Fees/Admission: FREE!
Bring a salad or dessert to share. 
Apr 3    Real-Tea Roundtable
Real-Tea Roundtable
Join real estate expert, Suzan Pelloni, for helpful hints on buying and selling property.  1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30am, Wendll's
Date: April 3, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Location: Wendll's 206 Market Street
Contact: 970 623 2900
EMail: yourmeekerexpert@gmail.com
Apr 4    Town Council
Date: April 4, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.townofmeeker.org
Contact: Town of Meeker
Apr 6    Nuts & Bolts of a CLG
Preservation Programs
Certified Local Government Program

Topics:
CLG Benefits & Obligations
Historic Surveys
Tax Credits
State Historical Fund
Section 106
Main Street Program
Heritage Tourism
Date: April 6, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Mountain Valley Bank
Contact: Keely Winger @ (970) 878-9582
EMail: keely.winger@rbc.us
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 6
1:00-6:00 PM
and
Friday, April 7
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fees/Admission: To register & more information, contact:
Keely Winger @ keely.winger@rbc.us or (970) 878-9582
Apr 6    Breaking Bread Community Meal
Free Community Dinner Every Thursday Evening Hosted by teams from: Meeker United Methodist Church, St James' Episcopal Church, Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, and Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints.
Date: April 6, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: St. James' Episcopal Church - Richards' Hall 4th and Park Streets phone:970 878 5823
Contact: St. James' Episcopal Church Fr. Scott Hollenbeck 970 878 5823 stjamesmeeker@nctelecom.net
EMail: stjamesmeekr@nctelecom.net
Date/Time Details: Every Thursday Evening 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free!
Apr 6    Meeker Sportsman's Club Meeting
Date: April 6, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Kilowatt Korner
6th & Market Street
Apr 7    TGIF MEEKER
TGIF Meeker is a monthly celebration in Meeker on a Friday – Celebrating shopping, arts, music, dining and community fun! 
Stroll our shops for great deals! A local shopper will be randomly chosen to win their receipt total in Chamber bucks! 
Date: April 7, 2017
Website: http://meekerchamber.com/tgif-meeker/
Location:

Shoppers & Merchants:

Shoppers – Stroll our shops and you could be the local shopper to be randomly chosen to WIN YOUR RECEIPT in Chamber Bucks! Get outside and SHOP LOCAL!  

Merchants – promote your business and your special offerings during TGIF! Meeker.

Live Music:

During the summer on Friday nights there is live music in the Downtown Plaza Pavilion sponsored by ERBM Recreation & Park District. Click here to check out the Summer Entertainment Series Schedule

Hollidays and Chippers Downtown occasionally feature live music on the night of TGIF! Call to find out their music schedules: Hollidays (970) 878-0900. Chippers (970) 878-3661.

Be a Sponsor of TGIF!:

Your business or organization can utilize TGIF! as a way to reach out to the public. Host a gathering, a special event, promotion, or sponsor live music during TGIF! Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more details (970) 878-5510.

Also during the Summer, visit the Meeker Farmers Market on the Saturday following TGIF! MEEKER!

 

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Use your WREA Coop Connection Card for additional discounts on TGIF!:

The WREA Coop Connection card is provided free to members of White River Electric Association. Show your card to the participating merchants listed below to receive an EXTRA discount on TGIF! Thank you WREA for supporting SHOPPING LOCAL and providing our merchants with a chance to win $100 at each TGIF!

Contact: 970 878 5510
Date/Time Details: Monthly event on a Friday
The next TGIF! dates for 2017 are: Jan 13 / Feb 10 / March 3 / April 7 / May 5 / June 2 / Aug 4 / Sept 8 / Oct 10 / Nov 10 / Dec 8
Apr 7    Nuts & Bolts of a CLG
Preservation Programs
Certified Local Government Program

Topics:
CLG Benefits & Obligations
Historic Surveys
Tax Credits
State Historical Fund
Section 106
Main Street Program
Heritage Tourism
Date: April 7, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Mountain Valley Bank
Contact: Keely Winger @ (970) 878-9582
EMail: keely.winger@rbc.us
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 6
1:00-6:00 PM
and
Friday, April 7
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fees/Admission: To register & more information, contact:
Keely Winger @ keely.winger@rbc.us or (970) 878-9582
Apr 8    Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction
Help complete the restoration & raise the belfry on the historic Coal Creek School.
Rio Blanco Historical Society 
Date: April 8, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: VFW Building
4th & Main Streets
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 8
5:00-7:00 PM
 
Fees/Admission: $10/Adults
$8 /Seniors
$5/Children
Apr 13    Breaking Bread Community Meal
Free Community Dinner Every Thursday Evening Hosted by teams from: Meeker United Methodist Church, St James' Episcopal Church, Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, and Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints.
Date: April 13, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: St. James' Episcopal Church - Richards' Hall 4th and Park Streets phone:970 878 5823
Contact: St. James' Episcopal Church Fr. Scott Hollenbeck 970 878 5823 stjamesmeeker@nctelecom.net
EMail: stjamesmeekr@nctelecom.net
Date/Time Details: Every Thursday Evening 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free!
Apr 14    Father, Daughter Ball
Fathers and daughters of all ages, join us for our annual ball.  This year the theme is Masquerade!  Bring your own mask or pick one up at the door of the event.  Enjoy special snacks and dancing.  This is a great occasion to dress up and enjoy the evening.  A photographer will be there to take pictures!  Optional photography purchase is the responsibility of the participants.  
Date: April 14, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.meekerrecdistrict.com/-Programs___Events-/Upcoming_Events/Community_Events/Father-Daughter_Dance.htm
Location: Fairfield Center
Contact: 970-878-3403
Date/Time Details: April 14 | Friday | 7:00pm-9:00pm
Fees/Admission: Early Bird $10
Full Cost $12
At the Door $15
Early Bird: April 7

Full Cost: April 13
Apr 15    Easter Egg Hunt
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Sponsored by the Meeker Lions Club
Date: April 15, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Barone Middle School
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 15
9:00 AM
Apr 18    Town Council
Date: April 18, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.townofmeeker.org
Contact: Town of Meeker
Apr 19    CO Downtown Streets Workshop
Free and Interactive half-day workshop to learn how communities can strike a balance among the many demands that face our downtown streets. Learn how to communicate and work with state and local agencies, identify problems, consider solutions, and get projects built to improve your downtown.
This workshop is designed for community residents, engineers, planners, advocates, and anyone interested in making their downtown better. Workshop attendance is limited so sign up now.
Registration deadline is April 14.
Date: April 19, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Mountain Valley Bank Meeting Room
400 Main Street
Meeker, CO
Contact: Stephanie Kobald @ (970) 878.5510
EMail: stephanie@meekerchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 19
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Free
 
Apr 20    Breaking Bread Community Meal
Free Community Dinner Every Thursday Evening Hosted by teams from: Meeker United Methodist Church, St James' Episcopal Church, Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, and Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints.
Date: April 20, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: St. James' Episcopal Church - Richards' Hall 4th and Park Streets phone:970 878 5823
Contact: St. James' Episcopal Church Fr. Scott Hollenbeck 970 878 5823 stjamesmeeker@nctelecom.net
EMail: stjamesmeekr@nctelecom.net
Date/Time Details: Every Thursday Evening 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free!
Apr 21    Mother Son Bowling
Moms, enjoy an afternoon with your sons at Rifle Fireside Bowling Lanes!  The cost includes shoe rental, admittance, and a fun meal of a hamburger/hotdog/corndog, fries, and a drink.  Drive down yourself or ride the MRC van for $5. Van space is limited; no carseats/boosters are allowed on the van.  Reserve your spot with Guest Services at time of registration.  
Date: April 21, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.meekerrecdistrict.com/-Programs___Events-/Upcoming_Events/Community_Events/Mother_Son_Bowling.htm
Location: Rifle Fireside Bowling Lanes
Contact: (970) 878-3403
Date/Time Details: April 21 | Friday | 4:00pm-6:00pm
Van leaves MRC at 3:00pm
Fees/Admission: Early Bird $9
Full Cost$11
Van Ride $5
Early Bird: April 14

Final: April 20
Apr 22    9HEALTH FAIR
9 News Health Fair
Register on-line at 9healthfair.org or at the location the day of the fair.
 
Date: April 22, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.9HealthFair.org
Location: Meeker Elementary School
 
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 22
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fees/Admission: No cost
Apr 25    Historical Society Board Meeting
Date: April 25, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Date/Time Details:
5:30pm at the White River Museum
Apr 27    Breaking Bread Community Meal
Free Community Dinner Every Thursday Evening Hosted by teams from: Meeker United Methodist Church, St James' Episcopal Church, Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, and Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints.
Date: April 27, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: St. James' Episcopal Church - Richards' Hall 4th and Park Streets phone:970 878 5823
Contact: St. James' Episcopal Church Fr. Scott Hollenbeck 970 878 5823 stjamesmeeker@nctelecom.net
EMail: stjamesmeekr@nctelecom.net
Date/Time Details: Every Thursday Evening 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free!
Apr 28    Children's Health Fair
Children's Health Fair and Pre-School Sign Up
Birth - 5 years

 
Date: April 28, 2017
Location: Meeker Elementary School
Contact: 970-675-2064 to register