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Mountain Man Rendezvous

Craig — 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.

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.

Carnival in Craig through today

Brown's Amusement Carnival will be in Craig through today.

Tickets are available at the gate for those who missed the carnival Memorial Day weekend or those looking for another fun-filled evening.

The carnival will be open from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday.

Brown's Amusement Carnival visits Craig in partnership with the Craig Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the carnival's revenues are returned to the Chamber and help fund operations of the Chamber and Moffat County Visitor Center.