Datebook for Aug. 3
Today
Noon Red Hat Wednesday luncheon is at Loudy-Simpson Park. All chapters are invited. A potluck lunch will be served. Guests should bring a dish and a drink. Call Toni at 824-2259 or Jaci at 272-3253.
Thursday, Aug. 4
5 p.m. Lt. Gen. (ret.) Jay Garner, the first director of the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance in Iraq, will speak about U.S. policy in Iraq as part of the free Seminars at Steamboat series at Centennial Hall in Steamboat.
7 p.m. The Moffat County High School Rodeo Team will meet under the grandstands at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. The meeting is for all current team members, as well as those interested in participating. Call 824-3329.
Friday, Aug. 5
4 p.m. The Breeze Basin 4-H Club is holding a fund-raising bake sale until 8 p.m. at City Market.
6:30 p.m. Moffat County Fair Open Horse Show is at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
Saturday, Aug. 6
8 a.m. Trapper Fitness Club will host a triathlon beginning at 8 a.m. To register, call Tammy at 824-6932.
8 a.m. Moffat County Fair Open Horse Show is at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
9 a.m. Moffat County Sheriff’s Office Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament is at Yampa Valley Golf Course. Entry forms are available at the Sheriff’s Office.
10 a.m. Moffat County Fair Parade is downtown.
Dean Acres Archery 3-D shoot is at Dean Acres Archery, 21950 Routt County Road 29 in Oak Creek. Call (970) 736-8280.
Sunday, Aug. 7
1 p.m. The Denver Historical Society will put on a re-enactment of Mr. Moffat at the Marcia Car next to the Visitor Center.
Monday, Aug. 8
9 a.m. Moffat County Fair 4-H and FFA Horse Show is at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
Tuesday, Aug. 9
8 a.m. Moffat County Fair 4-H Dog Show is in the grass area at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
9 a.m. Moffat County Fair Judging of 4-H projects is at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
6 p.m. Moffat County Fair 4-H Celebration is at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
7:30 p.m. Craig City Council meets in Council Chambers at City Hall.
7:30 p.m. Neighborhood Watch, a subcommittee of Community Overcoming Methamphetamine Abuse, meets in The Memorial Hospital cafeteria.
Wednesday, Aug. 10
8 a.m. Moffat County Fair Equipment Rodeo is at Moffat County Fair-grounds.
9 a.m. The Rally for a Cure benefit golf tournament is at Yampa Valley Golf Course. The entry fee is $35 and includes lunch and prizes. Call Susan Utzinger at 824-9656.
5 p.m. Moffat County Fair Market Lamb Show is at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
5 to 7 p.m. Register for SHARE at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 678 School St. For more information about the SHARE program, call 1-(800) 933-7427 or order online at http://www.sharecolorado.com.
Thursday, Aug. 11
8 a.m. Moffat County Fair Goat Show is at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
11:30 a.m. The Board of Directors for the Craig Chamber of Commerce meets at the Holiday Inn.
1 p.m. Moffat County Fair Breeding Sheep Show is at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
3 p.m. Moffat County’s Employee Pic-nic is at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
4 p.m. Moffat County Fair Market Swine Show is at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
7 p.m. The Cancer Support Group will have a special meeting in the VNA conference room. The topic will be Relay for Life. For more information, contact Sherrie Hoefer at 824-7641.
Friday, Aug. 12
8 a.m. Moffat County Habitat for Humanity will hold a Yard Sale Benefit in the parking lot of Brass Key Realty. Continues Saturday, Aug. 13. Call Melinda Bobo at 826-2670 if you have items to drop off.
8 a.m. Moffat County Fair Poultry Show is at Moffat County Fairgrounds.
9 a.m. Moffat County Fair Hall of Education at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. Also live entertainment, music and children’s games. Open until 5 p.m.
10 a.m. Moffat County Fair Market Beef Show at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
11 a.m. Moffat County Older American Day Lunch for seniors at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
1 p.m. Moffat County Fair Rabbit Show at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
6:30 p.m. Wacky Ranch Rodeo at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
Saturday, Aug. 13
7:30 to 9 a.m. Free pancake breakfast in front of Livestock Barn at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
8 a.m. Moffat County Habitat for Humanity will hold a Yard Sale Benefit in the parking lot of Brass Key Realty. Continues Saturday, Aug. 13.
8 a.m. The 11th annual Craig Kiwanis Doubles Scholarship Golf Tournament is at the Yampa Valley Golf Course. Cost is $50 per two-person team. Call 824-3673.
8 a.m. Antique Tractor Pull at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
9 a.m. Moffat County Fair Breeding Beef Show at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
9 a.m. Tractor Driving Contest at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
9 a.m. Moffat County Fair Hall of Education at the Moffat County Fairgrounds. Also live entertainment, music, children’s games, food, lawnmower races, African Dancers, turtle races, the Yampa Valley Boys and other entertainment. Open until 5 p.m.
10 a.m. The Humane Society of Moffat County will meet at the Golden Cavvy Restaurant. All interested community members are invited to attend. For more information, call 870-7500 if you have questions.
4 p.m. Moffat County Fair Harvest and Heritage Festival Community Barbecue will be held at the fairgrounds. Call 824-9180.
5 p.m. Moffat County 4-H Foundation Memorial Park dedication.
6:30 p.m. Moffat County Fair 4-H and FFA Awards Program at the Moffat County Fairgrounds.
7 p.m. Moffat County Fair 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Sale at the Fairgrounds. Dance will follow.
Monday, Aug. 22
The Moffat County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity meets at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 657 Green St. Call the Rev. Melinda Bobo at 826-2670.
Tuesday, Aug. 23
7 p.m. The Moffat County School District’s Board of Trustees meets in the School Administration Building.
7:30 p.m. Craig City Council meets in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Saturday, Aug. 27
1 to 2 p.m. Share Craig distribution day at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. For more information call Karen at 824-7939 or Laura at 824-7916.
Wednesday, Sept. 7
The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials will be Sept. 7-11 in Meeker, Colo. There will be a craft fair, art contest, barbecue and many other activities. Tickets will be sold only at the gate: Five-day pass for adults, $30.00; for children ages 8-16, $15.00; one-day pass for adults, $10.00; for ages 8-16 $5. Those under 8 are free. No pets. For more information call (970) 878-5510 or visit meekerssheepdog.com.

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