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Craig — Integrated Community is hosting a free Thanks­giving Community Dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. today at St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St. There also will be a winter coat giveaway and health screenings.

For more information, call Integrated Community at 824-6424.

Stark remembrance at Mathers today

A remembrance for Stan Stark is scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. today at Mathers Lounge & Café, 420 Yampa Ave.

Appetizers will be served. The event is open to the public. For more information, call 824-9946.

Bell Ringers to make presentation

Craig AARP Chapter No. 1418 is scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. Monday at Sunset Meadows I, 633 Ledford St. Shannan Koucherik and Luann Kline, directors of the Salvation Army Bell Ringers volunteers, will make a presentation.

For more information, call chapter president Beverly Chapman at 824-5123.

St. Michael’s bazaar at 9 a.m. Saturday

St. Michael Catholic Church plans to host its annual altar and rosary bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Organizers plan to serve a chili lunch and offer bake and craft sales.

There will be a silent auction throughout the day and a prize drawing at 1 p.m.

For more information, call Maria Witts at 824-0184 and leave a message.

Great American Smokeout today

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of premature, preventable deaths in the United States, according to a news release from the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association.

The following are tips offered by the VNA to help people quit:

• Pick a quit day and mark it on your calendar.

• Tell friends and family about your quit day.

• Make smoke-free home and car rules.

• Get rid of ashtrays or any­­thing that triggers smoking.

• Increase physical activity like walking.

• Drink lots of water

Free nicotine patches or gum are available by calling the Colorado Quitline at 1-800-QUIT NOW.