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THURSDAY, JAN. 2, 2014

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Rifle Story Time

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

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Preschoolers and their accompanying adults are invited.

LIFT-UP Extended Table Soup Kitchen

5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays • 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.

White Horse Inn Discussion Group

6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 • Base Camp Café, 120 E. Third St., Rifle • 948-4772 • Find us on Facebook

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. Thursdays • North Hall of the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle • Free • 878-3286

For young people 12-18.

FRIDAY, JAN. 3, 2014

Silt Story Time

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

For kids and their accompanying adults.

SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 2014

Town Hall with Rep. Bob Rankin

9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 • Grand Valley Recreation Center, 0398 Arroyo Dr., Battlement Mesa • Free

11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 • Shooters Grille, 129 E. Third St., Rifle • Free

The Colorado State Legislature begins its 120-day session on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Federal land decisions, rural broadband, health care, mental health initiatives, economic development and tourism are among the issues on the legislative agenda.

SUNDAY, JAN. 5, 2014

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.

MONDAY, JAN. 6, 2014

Go 2 Work Workshop

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

Resume assistance, career exploration, CareerReady Colorado certificate, skill assessment/enhancement and interviewing skills assistance. No preregistration required.

Beat the Winter Blahs

Library Challenge

10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org

Elementary school kids in grades 1 to 4 are invited to complete at least 6 challenges by Feb. 28, and your name will go into drawings for prizes. Complete all 12 challenges by Feb. 28 and you will be invited to the “Beat the Winter Blahs” celebration on Saturday, March 8.

Commodities Pick-up at LIFT-UP

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 • Parachute pantry, 201 E. First St. • 625-4496

Those eligible to receive U.S. Department of Agriculture commodities through LIFT-UP in 2014 can do so today. The food pantry will be closed for all other services.

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.

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.

Art After Hours

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

Let your creative side shine. All materials provided.

Flat Tops Cowboy Church

7 p.m. Mondays • North Hall of the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle • Free • 878-3286

Everyone welcome.

TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 2014

Dental Fluoride Varnishes

8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 • Garfield County Public Health, 195 W. 14th St., Rifle • $5


Fluoride varnish is “painted” onto teeth to help prevent cavities. No appointment necessary.

Literacy Outreach Conversation Circle

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

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

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, Jan. 7 • Confidential location in Rifle • Free • 945-2632

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

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 2014

Silt Story Time

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

For kids and their accompanying adults.

Toddler Time

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

Story time for toddlers, 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.

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

Computer Basics Class

2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org

Hands-on training for adults. Pre-registration required.

Tech Night Table

6 p.m. Wednesdays • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471

Get help to jump to the next level on any digital device. On-the-spot training and learn how to book a librarian for more help.

Bedtime Story Time

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org

Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and a bedtime snack.

THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 2014

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.

LIFT-UP Extended Table Soup Kitchen

5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays • 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.

Parachute Pix: Independent Film

6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 • Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way • Free • 285-9870, gcpld.org

The 2013 Academy Award winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man” is an international journey of music and inspiration.

White Horse Inn Discussion Group

6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 • Base Camp Café, 120 E. Third St., Rifle • 948-4772 • Find us on Facebook

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. Thursdays • North Hall of the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle • Free • 878-3286

For young people 12-18.

FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 2014

Computer and Mouse Skills 101

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

Hands-on training for adults who are new to computers and get your computer questions answered by our tech experts. Class space limited to 6, so reservations are encouraged.

Silt Story Time

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

For kids and their accompanying adults.