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Datebook: Aug. 31

Today

10 a.m. Elks Lodge hosts its fundraising thrift shop behind the lodge on the Breeze Street alley.

4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Circus Chimera presents Alice in Wonderland at Loudy-Simpson Park. Gymnasts, clowns, jugglers, acrobats, daredevils, contortionists and an international cast perform feats for the audience.



10 and 11:30 a.m. The Craig branch of the Moffat County Libraries hosts story-time at the library, 570 Green St. The theme for this week’s story-time is “getting to know you.”

7 p.m. The Yampa Valley chorus of Sweet Adelines International meets at Sunset Elementary School, 800 W. Seventh St. Call Ivy Davis at 824-5746.



Friday, Sept. 1

10 a.m. Elks Lodge hosts its fundraising thrift shop behind the lodge on the Breeze Street alley.

Saturday, Sept. 2

All branches of Moffat County Libraries are closed in observance of Labor Day.

10 a.m. Elks Lodge hosts its fundraising thrift shop behind the lodge on the Breeze Street alley.

11 a.m. Performances begin for the fifth annual Colorado Draft Horse Classic at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle. Two other shows begin at 3 and 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 3

11 a.m. Events at the fifth annual Colorado Draft Horse Classic begin. The show is free and open to the public. Call show manager Sharon McLin at 876-5979, or visit http://www.codrafthorseclassic.com.

4 to 7:30 p.m. The fifth annual Little Snake River MusicFest is at the Little Snake River Museum in Savery, Wyo. Take a picnic and visit the museum. The suggested donation is $5. Call (303) 817-1100 or e-mail margopedrick@hotmail.com.

Monday, Sept. 4

All branches of Moffat County Libraries are closed in observance of Labor Day.

Tuesday, Sept. 5

5:30 p.m. The Craig branch of the Moffat County Libraries, 570 Green St., hosts Ask-A-Lawyer for local residents who’d like help or information regarding a civil problem. The service is free for low-income residents and includes a private consultation for 10 to 15 minutes with a member of the Northwest Colorado Bar Association. Call Colorado Legal Services at 276-2161 or 1-800-526-6968.

7 p.m. Black Mountain Theatre hosts open tryouts at The Center of Craig for men auditioning for parts in the December performance of “A Christmas Carol..” Call Julie at 824-5251.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

7 a.m. The 20th annual Meeker Sheepdog Championship Trials runs through Sunday and includes 120 dog/handler teams vying for a $20,000 purse. Tickets are available at the gate. Visit http://www.meekersheepdog.com, or call 878-0080 or 878-5510.

5 to 7 p.m. SHARE Craig, a program that offers low-cost groceries to residents, has registration day takes place at St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St. Call Karen at 824-7939.

7 p.m. Black Mountain Theatre hosts open tryouts at The Center of Craig for women and children auditioning for roles in the December performance of “A Christmas Carol..” Call Julie at 824-5251.


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