Archive for Friday, May 9, 2008

Datebook for May 9

May 9, 2008

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Today

8:30 to 10 a.m. Senior swimnastics is at the American Legion Post 62 pool, 1055 Moffat County Road 7. Call 824-3625.

Saturday, May 10

Letter carriers are scheduled to collect nonperishable food donations along their routes. Donated food will be delivered to the Interfaith Food Bank as part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger drive conducted by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Place food donations in your mailbox before normal mail delivery time. Donations also can be dropped off in the post office lobby, City Market, Safeway or Wal-Mart.

8 a.m. to noon Mackinsie’s Dream Team hosts a craft, bake and garage sale at 410 Apple St. Proceeds go to Craig’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Call Lucille at 824-5945.

9 a.m. to noon The Boys & Girls Club of Craig hosts a Pitch, Hit and Run competition at Loudy-Simpson Park. Youths ages 7 to 14 can compete. All participants must have a copy of a birth certificate to compete. Call Mike at 826-0411.

9 a.m. Range cleanup takes place at Bears Ears Sportsman Club. Call Jake at 824-8376 or Robin at 824-6163.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free car care clinic takes place at 1150 W. Ninth St. for single mothers, seniors and people with disabilities. Visits are by appointment only. Call Love INC at 826-4400.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MJK Sales and Feed, 290 Ranney St., hosts its free annual barbecue with brats or hot dogs and Pepsi.

2 to 3 p.m. Diana Marie Weitzel reads from and discusses her book, “Fall Into Freedom: An Affair Inspires One Woman’s Search for Truth,” at Downtown Books, 543 Yampa Ave. Call 970-824-5343.

6 p.m. The American Legion Post No. 62 hosts bingo night at the Elk’s Lodge, 43 W. Victory Way. Eleven games will be played. Doors open at 5 p.m. A 10-game pack costs $15. Call 824-3625.

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 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 childcare is provided. Latecomers welcome. Call Caroline at 620-0659.

Sunday, May 11

Mother’s Day

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

Monday, May 12

New U.S. and International postage prices go into effect. For example, the cost to mail a U.S. First Class 1-ounce letter will increase a penny, from 41 to 42 cents. Go to www.usps.com/prices for more price information and details.

9 to 11 a.m. Toddler/preschool playgroup is at Serendipity’s. Call Kevin at 824-1703.

5:30 p.m. The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office, 455 Emerson St., hosts a public signing party for the Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan.

6 p.m. The Humane Society of Moffat County meets at the Golden Cavvy, 538 Yampa. The meeting is open to the public. Call Ann Anderson at 826-2717.

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