Craig Daily Press

Craig — America’s birthday is here. July 4 is a day for Craig residents to take pride in their country, time off work and spend it with their families.

Looking for something to do?

Here are five ideas on how — and where — to spend the holiday.

• Fireworks display — Moffat County High School

Craig Fire/Rescue will present its annual fireworks display beginning at dusk.

The fireworks display “is something people like to do,” firefighter Will Daigle said. “It’s tradition for people in the United States that they like to do on the Fourth of July. We celebrate our independence, and we shoot fireworks.”

Daigle added the fireworks can be seen from most homes in town as well as from the high school and Safeway parking lots.

“I think it’s an enjoyable event for everybody,” he said. “People of all ages can come out and have a good time.”

Members of the Craig Police Department will be on hand to keep residents away from the fallout area.

For more information, call Daigle at 326-7651.

• First Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery fundraiser

The First Baptist Church Cele­brate Recovery group is hosting its first July 4 fundraiser.

“We have a great view of the fireworks up on the hill,” said Caroline Dotson, Celebrate Recovery group leader. “That’s our main reason. The fundraiser is second. We do a lot in the community anyways, but this is our first fundraiser.

“It’s a great event for the whole family.”

Hot dogs will be on sale for $1, hamburgers for $2 and chips, dessert and drinks also will be available.

The event will feature a live worship band beginning after the fireworks.

For more information, call Dotson at 620-0659.

• Independence Day Centennial Celebration

A time capsule will be opened at noon Friday at Craig City Hall as part of Craig’s Centennial festivities.

The capsule has been sealed for 100 years.

Craig Mayor Don Jones said the capsule will help residents see how far the city has progressed.

“It is important for people to see how far we’ve come,” he said. “It helps bring the town together. Making it to 100 is definitely a reason to celebrate.”

For more information, call Dave Pike, Craig Parks and Recreation director, at 826-2029.

• American Legion Post 62, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 62 inaugural July 4 celebration

The Legion is hosting a community picnic at the American Legion, including music and youth items. The Fourth of July fireworks can be observed from the Legion, as well.

The event begins at 4 p.m. Hot dogs or hamburgers, salad, chips and a drink can be purchased for $3. Snow cones and popcorn also will be available.

“We here at the Legion want to do something for the community,” American Legion Com­mander Mel Shockley said. “We have the best place to be in town when the fireworks start going off. Come enjoy the Fourth with us.”

A drawing for $500 and $250 gas cards begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale and also can be purchased the day of the event.

Proceeds will be used to pay for the Legion building.

For more information, call the American Legion at 824-3625.

• Moffat County Little Britches Rodeo

The rodeo is going to run for four days beginning today. Events will start at noon today and 9 a.m. the remaining days. Contestants ages 5 to 18 will compete in more than 27 different events at the fairgrounds. There are more than 200 people signed up to compete.

Joan Fleming, treasurer for the Moffat County Little Britches, said, “This is the largest little britches rodeo outside of the national finals, which will be held later this month in Pueblo. This is kind of a preview of the level of competition that you will see at the finals.”

People from states throughout this region of the United States will be in attendance at the event in Craig.

John Vandelinder can be reached at 875-1793 or jvandelinder@craigdailypress.com