Editor’s note: Calendar items must be either typewritten, submitted by email to mail@citizentelegram.com, or online at citizentelegram.com, click on “submit an event” link on the home page calendar.

THURSDAY, AUG. 15

---

---

Medicare 101 Group Education Session

---

---

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 • The River Center, 126 N. Fourth St., New Castle • Free • 384-8744

High Country RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer Medicare counselors will answer questions on Medicare.

Rifle Story Time

10:30 a.m. Thursdays • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org

Preschoolers and their accompanying adults are invited to attend for fun, friends, stories, and more.

End-of-Summer Teacher Reception

6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 • Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way • Free • 285-9870, gcpld.org

All Garfield School District 16 staff are welcome.

White Horse Inn Discussion Group

6:30 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 • Base Camp Café, 120 E. Third St., Rifle • 948-4772 • Find us on Facebook

The White Horse Inn is a facilitated forum to help Christians to “know what you believe and why you believe it” through conversation.

Flat Tops Cowboy Church Youth Group

7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 • North Hall of the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle • Free • 878-3286

For young people 12-18.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

Silt Story Time

10 a.m. Fridays • Silt Branch Library, 600 Home Ave. • Free • 876-5500, gcpld.org

Enjoy story time for kids and their accompanying adults every Friday.

Light up the Night

7:30-9 p.m. Friday, August 16 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org

Light up the night at this back-to-school kick-off party for teens. Enjoy treats, give away prizes, lots of loud music and fun lighting with light-up glow sticks and skill toys.

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

Explore Rifle’s History

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays • Rifle Creek Museum, 337 East Ave. • Minimal charge •

Presenting and preserving the history of Rifle and the surrounding areas. On Saturday, Aug. 24, “Remembering Rifle” will be featured again.

iPad Club

1 p.m. Saturday, August 17 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org

Meet other iPad enthusiasts, learn new tips and tricks. Refreshments provided. If you don’t have an iPad, but want to know more, use one of ours.

SUNDAY, AUG. 18

Church Services

9 a.m. (early service, including junior church), 10 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 11 a.m. (late service, no children’s service) Sundays • First Christian Church, 306 E. Third St., Rifle • 625-1419

Pastor Dene Johnson. Call for other programs, meetings or information.

Crossroads Baptist Church

10 a.m. Sundays • 719 Garden Lane, Rifle • 625-0680

Awana Youth Club also meets at this time.

Celebrate the Lord’s Day

10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sundays • Grand River Reformation Church, 101 W. Third St., Rifle • 948-4772 • grandriverurc.org

Children’s catechism class immediately following the morning service.

Centennial Concert Series

5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 • Centennial Park, 300 W. Fifth St., Rifle • rifleco.org/concerts

The Treeline Band includes members from various bands throughout the Roaring Fork Valley and play “cover” rock, classic rock, funk, blues, and country and occasionally will slip in an original. Enjoy local food and arts and crafts, too.

MONDAY, AUG. 19

Go 2 Work Workshop

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays • Colorado Mountain College, 3695 Airport Road • Free • 384-8523

Resume assistance, career exploration, skill assessment/enhancement, and interviewing skills assistance are available. Prepare for your CareerReady Colorado certificate. No preregistration required.

Parachute Story Time

11 a.m. Mondays • Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way • Free • 285-9870, gcpld.org.

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy fun stories, silly dances, new words and more.

Literacy Outreach Conversation Circles

6 p.m. Mondays • New Castle Branch Library, 402 W. Main • Free • 945-5282

New English-speaking residents are invited to practice their language skills.

Flat Tops Cowboy Church

7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 • North Hall of the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle • Free • 878-3286

Everyone welcome.

Art After Hours

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 • Stone House Gallery, Bookcliffs Council on Arts & Humanities, 1100 E. 16th St. (16th Street & Birch Avenue), Rifle • (970) 379-3842

All materials provided.

Teen Reads Book Club

6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-4270, gcpld.org

The Teen Reads Book Club this year is featuring Laurie Halse Anderson’s “Speak.” The club meets every third Monday of the month.

TUESDAY, AUG. 20

Literacy Outreach Conversation Circle

Various times every Tuesday • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave., Rifle • Free • 945-5282 for info and times

A great way for adult English learners to practice their speaking skills in a safe environment. Speakers of other languages also welcome. Only English will be spoken.

Explore Rifle’s History

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays • Rifle Creek Museum, 337 East Ave. • Minimal charge • 625-4862

Presenting and preserving the history of Rifle and the surrounding area.

Life In The Early 1900s

Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Oct. 31 • Silt Historical Park, 707 Orchard Ave.• (970) 618-4182

This open air park presents a picture of life in Western Colorado in the early 1900s. The buildings were in use during that time and are furnished as they would have been.

Ladies Who Do Lunch Bunch

Noon Tuesday, Aug. 20 • Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way • Free • 285-9870, gcpld.org

Join us to discuss Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl.” Limited copies are available at the library. Bring a treat to share and enjoy in the potluck lunch.

LIFT-UP Extended Table Soup Kitchen

5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays • Rifle United Methodist Presbyterian Church in the Lovell Building, 200 E. Fourth St. (one block east of Railroad Avenue, corner of Fourth and East Streets.) • Free • 625-4496, liftup@sopris.net

Meals are prepared and served by volunteer groups.

Advocate Safe House Project Support Group

6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 • Confidential location in Rifle • 945-2632

A free, confidential support group for women in current or past abusive relationships. Child care provided. Call for location and more information.

Election Forum

6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 • Rifle City Hall, 202 Railroad Ave. • Free • 625-2085

Ballots for the Sept. 10 Rifle municipal election will be mailed this week, come hear the city council candidates and listen to the issues before casting your ballot.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21

Silt Story Time

10 a.m. Wednesdays • Silt Branch Library, 600 Home Ave. • Free • 876-5500, gcpld.org

Enjoy story time for kids and their accompanying adults every Wednesday.

Toddler Time

10 a.m. Wednesdays • Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way • Free • 285-9870, gcpld.org

Story time just for toddlers, plus games, finger play and more.

Rifle Story Time

10:30 a.m. Wednesdays • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org

Preschoolers and their accompanying adults are invited every Wednesday.

New Castle Senior Luncheon

Noon Wednesdays • River Center, 126 N. Fourth St., New Castle • $2.50 donation suggested • RSVP to 984-2334 or 987-3565

Celebrate Recovery

6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 • Fellowship of the Rockies Annex, 1430 Railroad Ave., Rifle • Free • 625-2511

A program designed to help those struggling with a hurt, habit or hang-up by showing them the loving power of Jesus Christ.

Rifle City Council

7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 • Rifle City Hall, 201 Railroad Ave. • 665-6405, rifleco.org

City Council meets tonight. Go online for an agenda.