Clean up Rifle Mt. Park

Clean-up Day at Rifle Mountain Park is an annual event organized by climbers to clean up the park. This year, it’s from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 23. Trash bags are provided. The clean-up is followed by a cookout, party and prizes for participants at the Rifle Mountain Park Community House. Information: Dave Pegg 970-984-2815, dave@wolverinepublishing.com.

Bergsma at Through the Looking Glass

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Nationally known artist and author Judy Bergsma will be on hand at Through the Looking Glass bookstore from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24. Bergsma has illustrated books and completed commissioned works for Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Franklin Mint and Leanin’ Tree greeting cards.

Pancake breakfast

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The Marble Historical Society’s annual Colonel Meek Labor Day pancake breakfast is from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at the Marble Fire Station. $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 12. T-shirts, hats, collectibles for sale. Take the mill site walking tour. Information: Dana Darien, 963-7088.

Defiance auditions

Defiance Community Players will hold auditions for its fall show, “Once Upon a Mattress” from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 and call-backs from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. For actors 14 years old and up. Bring sheet music. Information: China, 618-6211 or Betsy, 618-0222.

MoonRide for LIFTUP

The MoonRide, an annual benefit for LIFT-UP, is set for Saturday, Sept. 6, the night of the full moon. A casual ride starting at the west end of Glenwood Canyon by the Vapor Caves and going 10 miles on the bike path to the Hanging Lake trailhead. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m., riders depart at 7. Food, fun, live music, door prizes and camaraderie. Information: 945-2005.