Citizen Telegram Calendar of Events – Oct. 31, 2013
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, OCT. 31
Preschool Halloween Parade
10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org
Line-up for the parade is at 10:15 a.m. Trick-or-treat through City Hall and around the East Third Street businesses.
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.
Fall Art Show and Sale
Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 • Silt Historical Park, 707 Orchard Ave.• Admission free, donations appreciated • (970) 618-4182
Thirteen local artists present a variety of mediums for your pleasure.
TRUNK or Treat
5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 • Rifle Church of Christ, 435 Prefontaine Ave. • Free • 625-1667
Enjoy treats and Bible stories.
White River Trail Runners ATV Club
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 • Crabtree’s Red Canyon Auto Body, 854 Access Road, Rifle • Susan, 309-7042
We are a nonprofit, family-oriented club.
FRIDAY, NOV. 1
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.
Art In The Stacks Open Reception
6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471
The reception will be part of the City of Rifle’s First Friday celebration. A sampling of the art will be on display in the library from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30.
SATURDAY, NOV. 2
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
& Benefit Bake Sale
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 • Rifle Middle School, 753 Railroad Ave. • 625-8808 or Joyce Webb, 876-0768
A show featuring 30 of the valley’s talented artists and crafters. All proceeds go directly to the Rifle Animal Shelter.
Gourd Carving & Decorating
1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 • Silt Branch Library, 680 Home Ave. • 876-5500
Material cost of $6 each. Class is limited to 10 people ages 16 and up, and sign up is required.
SUNDAY, NOV. 3
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.
Wrimo Write In
1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471
Join us each Sunday in November for NaNoWriMo to write a novel, share work with others, encourage others and have fun. Laptops are available.
MONDAY, NOV. 4
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.
Story Time Goes Scholastic
11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4 • Parachute Branch Library, 244 Grand Valley Way • Free • 285-9870, gcpld.org.
A special story time featuring beloved children’s book favorites followed by their Scholastic book-to-film adaptations.
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.
Fall Back into eReading
6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave • Free • 625-3471, gcpld.org
A fall eReading workshop for adults to learn how to check out eBooks and audio books with a library card through Overdrive on the library web site.
Art After Hours
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 • 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.
TUESDAY, NOV. 5
Dental Fluoride Varnishes
8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 • Garfield County Public Health, 195 W. 14th St., Rifle • $5
Fluoride varnish is “painted” onto teeth to help prevent cavities. No appointment necessary.
Parent & Me Classes
11 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 • ArtillumA Dance Studio, 224 E. 21st St. • Free • artilluma.com, 625-5616
Play and movement class for kids 5 and under and their parent or care provider.
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 welcome.
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, Nov. 5 • 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.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6
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.
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.
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
W.O.W. Wednesdays
4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471
Wig Out with video games, Internet access, snacks, skill toys, TabLab programs, random activities throughout the school year.
Tech Night Table
6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471
Drop in every Wednesday for help to jump to the next level on any digital device from Kindles to Mp3 players.
Celebrate Recovery
6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 • 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.
Chess Tactics for Beginners
6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 • Rifle Branch Library, 207 East Ave. • Free • 625-3471
Class is limited to 12 attendees ages 8 and up; sign up is suggested.
Rifle Lions Club
7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 • Bookcliffs Council on Arts & Humanities Building, 1100 E. 16th St., Rifle • Patty, 625-9550
Rifle City Council
7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 • Rifle City Hall, 201 Railroad Ave. • 665-6405, rifleco.org
City Council meets tonight.
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