Craig Daily Press

Craig — Today

8 a.m. The Craig Downtown Business Association meets at Serendipity Coffee Shop, 576 Yampa Ave. Members will discuss goals and plans for the upcoming year, including participation in the Centennial celebration. Call 824-5343.

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aging Well’s program “Wellness Wednesdays” for seniors “50 and better” is at the American Legion Building. It includes activities and a lunchtime presentation. This week’s presentation is “More about Alzheimer’s and Ways to Maintain your Brain” by Donna Hackley, program evaluation and special projects coordinator for The Aging Well Program and Volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter. Call 871-7676.

4 to 7 p.m. The Girly Gourd Group meets at 577 Pershing St. Anyone interested is invited. Call 824-7375.

5:15 p.m. The Craig Beautification Committee meets at the Craig Cham­ber of Commerce building. The public is invited to attend.

Thursday, Jan. 10

6:40 a.m. The Craig Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Wake-Up Craig breakfast, sponsored by Laurus Assoc­iates and hosted by the North­­west Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, is at the Park Cafe, 419 E. Victory Way (upstairs). Cost is $5. Contact the chamber at 970-824-5689 or assistant@craig-chamber.com to register.

9:30 a.m. The Craig Book Club is scheduled to meet. at The Downtown Bookstore. “Ramona” by Helen Hunt Jackson will be reviewed by Jan Rogers. Call Caroline at 620-0659.

10 and 11:30 a.m. Story time at the Craig branch of the Moffat County Libraries, 570 Green St., this week features law enforcement. Officer Bryan Gonzales is scheduled to make a presentation.

6 p.m. The Craig Trap Club hosts its annual board meeting and Polar Bear League signup at the Trap Club, west of Craig on U.S. Highway 40. Anyone is welcome to attend the meeting and sign up. Call 824-6223.

7 p.m. Archaeologist Jerry Spangler gives a presentation at the Center of Craig on developing a balanced app­roach toward preserving the cul­­tural history in places such as Range Creek, Vermillion Basin and other places on the Colorado Plateau. The presen­­tation is open to the public. Call 824-5241 or e-mail at sasha@cecenviro.org.

Friday, Jan. 11

10 a.m. to noon. Northwest Colorado Homeschool Association COOP Class is at the Fairgrounds Pavilion. Call Michelle at 620-0283.

12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Northwest Colo­rado Homeschool Association will meet for PE at the Boys & Girls Club. Call Tobi at 824-6512.

6 p.m. The Elks Lodge hosts bingo each Friday night. Fifteen games are played with a minimum payout of $1,000 each night. The lodge is located at 43 W. Victory Way. Doors open at 5 p.m.

7 to 9 p.m. Celebrate Recovery meets at First Baptist Church, 1150 W. Ninth St. The purpose of the group is to help people overcome hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe environment. Live worship music and child care is provided. Late-comers are welcome. Call Caroline at 620-0659.

Saturday, Jan. 12

9:30 a.m. An avalanche awareness training, hosted by the Northwest Colorado Snowmobile Club, is at the Freeman trailhead, about 11 miles north on Highway 13. The seminar is free. Call 824-5353 or 824-4198.

1:30 p.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary bingo is at the VFW Hall, 419 E. Victory Way. The event is open to the public. Sunday bingo sessions occur every week. Call Mary Walters at 824-2923.

6 p.m. The Republican Lincoln Day Dinner is at the Craig Holiday Inn. Cocktails are at 6 p.m.; dinner is at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dick Wadhams, Colorado Republican State Chairman. Cost is $50. Call Nikki at 824-8566 to purchase tickets.