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Datebook for Aug. 11, 2011

Thursday, Aug. 11

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. State Farm insurance agency, 690 W. Victory Way, invites youths to have their photos taken with cardboard cutouts of cartoon characters Mater and Lightning McQueen next week. Photos are free.

10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Story time takes place at the Craig branch of the Moffat County Libraries, 570 Green St. Families can enjoy guest speakers, skits, activities and songs. Call 824-5116.

4 to 6 p.m. A free hot lunch is served at St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St. The church is looking for volunteers to help set up and cook and drivers to help deliver meals. Call 826-2895.



4 to 7 p.m. Craig’s Farmer’s Market is at Alice Pleasant Park in downtown Craig. Call Marilynn Hill at 824-4758.

5 and 7 p.m. American Crown Circus hosts shows at Loudy-Simpson Park, 600 S. Ranney St. Visit http://www.americancrowncircus.com.



5 to 7 p.m. Northwest Storage, Ensignal, Rhino’s Deli and Grand Futures Prevention Coalition host a Craig Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Business After-Hours Mixer at 4295 U.S. Highway 40. Call 824-5689 or email office@craig-chamber.com.

5:05 to 6:30 p.m. Yampa Valley Partners hosts 5:05 Drinks at the O.P. Bar & Grill, 534 E. Victory Way. Emilie Rogers of Yampa Valley Recycles will present. Call Kate Nowak at 824-1133.

7 p.m. Emerald City Opera and its Opera Artist Institute present a concert of favorite arias at The Journey at First Baptist Church, 1150 W. Ninth St. Tickets are $8 at the door. Call 879-1996.

8 p.m. An open meeting of Craig Group One Alcoholics Anonymous takes place at First Congregational Church, 630 Green St. Call Bud at 824-1793.

Friday, Aug. 12

9 to 11 a.m. Playgroup for toddler/preschool-age children takes place at the Early Childhood Development Preschool at the Moffat County School District administrative building, 775 Yampa Ave. Call Carissa at 826-9742.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. State Farm insurance agency, 690 W. Victory Way, invites youths to have their photos taken with cardboard cutouts of cartoon characters Mater and Lightning McQueen next week. Photos are free.

5:30 p.m. The Yampa Valley Golf Course, 2179 Colorado Highway 394, is hosting the TGIF 3-3-3 couples tournament. The theme for the tournament is Super Hero Night. The cost is $46 per couple. Call 824-3673.

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets at St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St. Call Megan at 756-4554.

6:15 p.m. The Elks Lodge, 43 W. Victory Way, hosts bingo. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call Frank at 824-6131 or 620-0874.

7 p.m. Fellowship Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 657 Green St. Call 326-6646.

7 to 9 p.m. Celebrate Recovery meets at 1150 W. Ninth St. The group is designed to help people overcome hurts, habits and hang-ups. Childcare is provided, and late-comers are welcome. Call 824-5926.

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