Citizen Telegram Calendar of Events – July 24-30, 2014
Rifle Community Television Cable 10
July 24-30, 2014
Thursday, July 24
6 & 10 a.m. • Bone Tree at Bookcliffs Arts Center
6, 7, 8 & 9 p.m. • Aman Sircus, Yo-Yo Master
Friday, July 25
6 & 10 a.m. • Aman Sircus, Yo-Yo Master
5 & 8 p.m. • Garfield County Commission of July 21
Saturday, July 26
6 & 10 a.m. & 5, 7 & 9 p.m. • Western Slope Stompers
Sunday, July 27
6 & 10 a.m. & 5, 7 & 9 p.m. • Rifle Community Foundation Grant Awards
Monday, July 28
6 & 10 a.m. • Garfield County Commission of July 21
6, 7, 8 & 9 p.m. • American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Tuesday, July 29
6 & 10 a.m. • American Cancer Society Relay for Life
7 p.m. • Rifle Planning Commission Live on Cable & RifleNOW.org
Wednesday, July 30
6 & 10 a.m. • Rifle Planning Commission of July 29
6, 7, 8 & 9 p.m. • Re-2 Retirees Video; Rifle High School Band Concert
Contact Cable 10 at 665-6410, mchurchill@rifleco.org , located in Rifle City Hall, 202 Railroad Ave. For copies of programs, drop off DVDs in the basket across from the elevators on the main floor.
Editor’s note: Calendar items must be either typewritten, submitted by email to mail@citizentelegram.com or online at citizentelegram.com, click on “add your event” link on the calendar.
THURSDAY, July 24
Google Maker Camp
All day though Aug. 15 • Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way • Free • 285-9870, gcpld.org
The Parachute Branch Library and Grand Valley Recreation Center (398 Arroyo Dr.) will host Google’s Maker Camp this summer for teens ages 13-18. Come to either of these locations anytime this summer to create projects, attend virtual “field trips” and learn how to connect with other artists and inventors throughout the world on Google+.
Microsoft Word 2013 Basics
9 a.m. Thursday, July 24 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org
Hands-on training for adults with some internet experience and ready to learn about Microsoft Word 2013. Class space limited to 5. To reserve your spot, stop by the branch or call.
Rifle Creek Museum
10 a.m. Thursdays • Rifle Creek Museum, 337 East Ave. • Entry fee, depending on age • 625-4862
Visit 22 rooms of artifacts from Rifle and the local area that have been collected and preserved over the years. Also open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 10 a.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. through the summer.
Pint Size Polkas
10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 24 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org
1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24 • Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way • Free • 285-9870, gcpld.org
Find out why polka music is the happiest music on the face of the earth with Uncle Mike’s “Pol-KABOOM!” Pint Size Polkas program.
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.
Visit The Past
1 p.m. Thursday, July 24 • Silt Historical Park, 707 Orchard Ave. • 618-4182
Enjoy a collection of furnished buildings showing how life was in the early 1900s. Tours can be provided or you can stroll through the park on your own. Also open Fridays, Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Do it Yourself Dubstep
4 p.m. Thursday, July 24 • Silt Branch Library, 680 Home Ave. • Free • 876-5500, gcpld.org
These one-hour iPad composing seminars will consist of guided instruction and free reign on the TabLab iPads. Part of the Teen Summer Reading Program.
Fake Vacation Photos
5 p.m. Thursday, July 24 • Silt Branch Library, 680 Home Ave. • Free • 876-5500, gcpld.org
Take a picture in front of our green screen to create a vacation photo you can print out and brag to all your friends about.
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.
Hilltop Summer Music Series
6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24 • Bookcliffs Arts Center, 1100 E. 16th St., Rifle • Free • bookcliffsartscenter.org
Featuring the Valle Musico, Latin jazz/classical guitar. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic basket and beverage of choice.
FRIDAY, July 25
Silt Story Time
10 a.m. Fridays • Silt Branch Library, 600 Home Ave. • Free • 876-5500, gcpld.org
For kids and their accompanying adults.
Reading Buddies
Noon and 1 p.m. Fridays • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org
Teenage volunteers paired with K-4 grade students who’d like to learn to read or practice their reading.
Rifle Farmers Market
4 to 8 p.m. Fridays • Community Lot, West Second Street & Railroad Avenue, Rifle • riflefarmersmarket@gmail.com, (970) 404-1599, (970) 274-3078, on Facebook: Rifle Farmers Market
Local farmers, producers and artisans offer fresh agricultural and craft products for sale. This week’s entertainment is Dwight Ferran, playing acoustic, original solo instrumental arrangements of many classic tunes from the ‘50s through the ‘80s.
Concert In The Park
7 p.m. Friday, July 2 • Rifle’s Centennial Park • Free
Enjoy the country western melodies of the Caleb Dean Band. Caleb Dean is a singer/songwriter, born in Indiana and raised in Glenwood Springs. Food available for purchase and free mini golf for the kids.
SATURDAY, July 26
ToshoCon
10 a.m. Saturday, July 26 • Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way • Free • 285-9870, gcpld.org
Enjoy music, games, trivia, cosplay instruction and contest and prizes. This is an all ages event and registration is not required. Call the library for costume rules and more information.
Picnic in the Park
Noon Saturdays through the summer • Beasley Park, 132 N. Parachute Ave., Parachute • Free • (970) 216-8682, 285-9870, gcpld.org
Children and teens up to 17 are invited to enjoy free lunches, games, stories, activities and more. Sponsored by Nutrition Network, Food Bank of the Rockies and the Grand Valley Methodist Church.
The Life Of The Railroad Gandy Dancer
7 p.m. Saturday, July 26 • Silt Historical Park, 707 Orchard Ave. • Free, donations appreciated • (970) 618-4182, silthistoricalpark.com
Explore the life and livelihood of the people who built some of the railroads in the mountains of Colorado in a first person presentation by Sean “Paddy” Adams, AKA Pat Thrasher. Bring your lawn chair, tour our park as you listen to the music of the Porch Pickers.
9 Pin No Tap Bowling
7 p.m. Saturdays • Rifle Fireside Lanes, 23 Colorado Highway 325, Rifle • 625-2231
Every Saturday night, new bowlers welcome. Guidelines: $15 buy-in, 3 games, use or establish handicap, (shoes not included.) Have a chance at winning a strike pot, high game and high game series. This is not a league, no commitment necessary.
Mars, Saturn & The Milky Way
9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 26 • Rifle Gap State Park, 5775 Colorado Highway 325, Rifle • Free, except for $7 state park entrance fee
Come join the knowledgeable and interesting folks from the Western Slope Astronomy Club as we view the night skies at Lakeview camp sites 48 & 49. Bring chairs and snacks.
MONDAY, July 28
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.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
10 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 28 • Grand Valley United Methodist Church, 132 N. Parachute Ave. • 1-800-272-3900, 987-3184
Anime Club
3 p.m. Monday, July 28 • Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way • Free • 285-9870, gcpld.org
An anime and manga club for teens to read something new and make friends.
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.
Parachute Soup Lunch
Noon to 1 p.m. Mondays • Grand Valley United Methodist Church, 132 Parachute Ave. • Free
Literacy Outreach Conversation Circle
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.
TUESDAY, July 29
Rifle Rotary Club
7 a.m. Tuesdays • Grand River Health, 501 Airport Road, Rifle (enter the rear of the building, first floor conference room) • riflerotary.com
Breakfast and a program.
Kiwanis Club Of Grand Valley/Parachute
7 a.m. Tuesdays • Parachute Branch Library community room, 244 Grand Valley Way
Coffee and program.
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.
WEDNESDAY, July 30
Tail Tale Story Time
10 a.m. Wednesdays (June-August) • Rifle Animal Shelter, 0569 County Road 265 (Prefontaine Avenue across from Rifle High School) • Free for children from 4-10 • 625-8808, rifleanimalshelter.org or their Facebook page.
Kids will read an animal-related book, meet some furry critters and discuss animal care.
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.
Senior Luncheons
11:30 a.m. Wednesdays • Parachute Valley Senior Center, 540 N. Parachute Ave. • $2.50 for those 60 and over • RSVP Mondays, 9 a.m. to Noon @ 285-7216
Noon Wednesdays • River Center, 126 N. Fourth St., New Castle • $2.50 donation suggested • RSVP to 984-2334 or 987-3565
W.o.W.
4 p.m. Wednesdays • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org
Wig Out Wednesdays meets Minecraft at a weekly challenge.
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