Craig briefs for June 2
June 2, 2008
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The Humane Society of Moffat County announced Friday it is sponsoring the “Magic, Magic, Magic Show,” an event to raise money for special needs at the animal shelter, care for abused and abandoned animals, and medical expenses such as vaccination and the spay/neuter program.
The show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Moffat County High School. Ticket information will be released at a later date.
Rendezvous set to begin Thursday
The North American Frontiersmen will feature a pre-1843 Primitive Mountain Man Rendezvous and Show from June 5 to 8 at the Wyman Museum, 94350 U.S. Highway 40, two miles east of Craig.
Traders Row will be open to the public all four days. The primitive camp will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7 and 8.
The camp will demonstrate the skills of flint-napping, flintlock shooting, primitive archery, knife and hawk throwing, primitive fire-making, trapping hide-tanning and many other skills needed to survive the Rocky Mountain fur trade era. The event is aimed at educating children about the time period.
From 7 to 9 p.m. June 7, the mountain men and women invite everyone to visit their campfire for stories and tales of the mountain men along with a touch of mountain music.
For more information, call Howdy Davis at 824-6109.
Pool leagues forming now
The Yampa Valley Pool League APA eight- and nine-ball summer leagues play at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Popular Bar.
Teams are now forming. For information on how to join, call 826-2783 or sign up at the Popular Bar.
Teams are allowed to add players for the first four weeks of play.
Health officials: check measles immunizations
Public health officials in Colorado and across the United States are warning travelers to check their measles immunization status before traveling internationally this summer.
Measles, a highly infectious disease long kept in check by robust immunization efforts, is making a comeback in the United States.
For more information about measles or about what vaccinations babies, children and adults should receive, please visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Web site at www.cdphe.state.co.us or call 1-877-462-2911.
Clinic to address steps for filing bankruptcy
Colorado Legal Services will host a free clinic on bankruptcy for low-to-moderate income debtors who qualify for waiver of the bankruptcy filing fee.
The “Do It Yourself” bankruptcy clinic is scheduled for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Center of Craig. The clinic will provide information on how to fill out bankruptcy forms and steps to follow when filing a chapter 7 personal bankruptcy.
Speakers are attorneys who specialize in bankruptcy law. For more information, call Colorado Legal Services at 276-2161 or 1-800-521-6968.
First aid program in Meeker
The Meeker Fire House hosts a first aid and CPR class from 5 to 10 p.m. June 17. Cost is $25 for first aid and CPR and $20 for CPR only. To register for the course, call Suzan at 878-5510 or e-mail director@meekerchamber.com. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. June 13.


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