Craig Daily Press

Photo by Jerry Raehal

Jeff Stoddard reads from his newly published children’s book “Pete & Pillar: The Big Rain” on Saturday at Downtown Books. More than 35 people packed into the book store to listen to the Moffat County High School graduate and get a signed copy of the book.

Craig — Tuesday, July 31

4 to 6 p.m. The Equality in Health cooperative hosts the Cultural Competency Panel, a discussion designed to increase awareness about Hispanic/Latino culture, in the Platinum Room of the Craig Visiting Nurse Association, 360 E. Victory Way. Call Teresa Wright at 871-7639.

6 p.m. A bowling pin shoot is at Bears Ears Gun Range. Call Steve Sloan (826-9778 in the evenings) or Robin Sloan (824-6163 during the day).

7 p.m. Comunidad Integrada offers a free English and Spanish learning club, Intercambio, every Tuesday at the Boys & Girls Club of Craig, 1324 E. U.S. Highway 40. Call 846-5521.

8:30 to 10 p.m. The Grand Futures Prevention Coalition hosts a Summer Splash Party for fifth- and sixth-graders at Craig City Pool. Admission is $5 per person and covers pizza, soda and swimming.

Wednesday, Aug. 1

8 a.m. The Craig Downtown Business Association meets at Serendipity Coffee Shop, 576 Yampa Ave. The second Wednesday of each month is a meet-and-greet, hosted by a local business.

Noon. The Red Hat Society has a potluck at the Craig Fire Station, Take a dish to share and your own table service and drink. Call Peggy at 824-2338.

1 to 4 p.m. Ground-breaking for the Infrastructure for the new site of The Memorial Hospital is at the site west of town by the American Legion.

5:30 p.m. The Craig Beautification Committee has its weekly meeting at the Chamber of Commerce, 360 E. Victory Way. The public is invited to attend. Bring work gloves and gardening tools.

Thursday, Aug. 2

10 a.m. to noon. The Moffat County Libraries Craig branch, 570 Green St., hosts a 2007 Summer Reading Program Completion Party. Events include storytelling, flannel board, puppet show, magic show and prize drawings.

4 to 6 p.m. The Equality in Health cooperative hosts the second Cultural Competency Panel in Steamboat Springs. The panel is a forum to increase awareness about health care issues for the Hispanic/Latino community. In Conference Room 2-3 at Yampa Valley Medical Center, 1024 Central Park Drive in Steamboat Springs. Call Teresa Wright at 871-7639.

8:30 to 10 p.m. The Grand Futures Prevention Coalition hosts Summer Splash Party for seventh- and eighth-graders at Craig City Pool. Admission is $5 per person and covers pizza, soda and swimming.

Friday, Aug. 3

7 to 9 p.m. Celebrate Recovery meets at First Baptist Church, 1150 W. Ninth St. Child care is provided. Call Caroline 620-0659.

8 p.m. Popular Bar hosts an open 9-ball pool tournament to benefit the children and family of Waylon Owens.

Saturday, Aug. 4

8 p.m. to midnight. The Craig Fire/Rescue Firefighter’s Ball is at the OP Bar and Grill, 534 E. Victory Way. Cost per ticket is $10. Tickets can be purchased from any firefighter, at the station or by calling 824-5914.