Snowshoe tour of McCullough Gulch slated for Saturday at 10 a.m.

Continental Divide Land Trust invites everyone for a snowshoe tour of McCullough Gulch Open Space on Saturday at 10 a.m. The tour will go until 11:30 or noon. CDLT's executive director Leigh Girvin will lead the tour. All ages are welcome; kids will enjoy learning about animal tracks. Dogs on leash are also welcome.

The seven-acre property offers stunning views of Quandary Peak, Summit County's only Fourteener, wetlands, streams and deep spruce forests. Please bring your own snowshoes, water and dress for the weather. The tour is free for current supporters of CDLT or a $5 per adult donation. Kids and dogs are free. For more information, contact CDLT at (970) 453-3875 or info@cdlt.org.

Christy Sports takes first in Breck Mardi Gras Parade

After Saturday's Bacchus Ball with Hazel Miller, Fat Tuesday brought Cajun-inspired food, drink specials in town and floats parading down Main Street. Winners are as follows: first place: Christy Sports — “Christy's Royale”; second place: Ski Country Resorts & Sports — “Dragon Queen”; third place: Breckenridge Recreation Department — “Summit Plummet”

Other parade highlights included 2012 royalty — Steak & Rib's John O'Connor as Rex and longtime local massage therapist Alison van Straten as queen.

Free homebuyer class set for Saturday

Have you ever wondered what steps are involved in purchasing a home? Come find out at our free homebuyer education class on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Buffalo Mountain Room at the County Commons in Frisco. You will learn the basics A-Z what it takes to purchase a home, as now sure is a great time to do so. The class is sponsored by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, put on by the Summit Combined Housing Authority with help from local volunteers who will walk you through the lending process, real estate transaction, title company portion and home inspection. There will also be info on current down payment assistance programs and much more! Snacks will also be provided. Register so that we know how many people to expect; call Joy at (970) 423-7041 or email joyk@summithousing.us to register.

‘Traumatic brain injury' forum slated for Monday

Keystone Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biology invites the community to a free public forum on “Traumatic Brain Injury: From Sports to Combat” at the Silverthorne Pavilion on Monday from 7:30-9 p.m. Learn what experts are discovering about causes, consequences and clinical care across a broad spectrum of traumatic brain injuries.

The panel will consist of Dr. Jeffrey T. Barth, director of the Brain Injury and Sports Concussion Institute at the University of Virginia School of Medicine; Dr. Steven DeKosky, professor, vice president and dean of the University of Virginia School of Medicine; and Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, chair of the Department of Exercise and Sports Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Jon Feeney, a family physician from Edwards and Copper Mountain Clinic, will provide a local perspective. Brief presentations will be followed by audience Q&A. Light refreshments will be provided. For more info, visit www.keystonesymposia.org/tbi or call (970) 262-2676.

Keystone Symposia is a Silverthorne-based nonprofit that is currently celebrating its 40th year of holding internationally recognized research conferences convening the world's leading life scientists.

Volunteer Recruitment Fair scheduled for Tuesday

Have you ever wondered how to get involved in helping others? Have you wanted to make a difference but don't know where to start? Are you sure you know all the different services and programs that are available in Summit County? You are invited to attend the Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Summit County Community and Senior Center to learn about volunteer opportunities that are waiting for you plus learn about all the different services that are being offered in your community. Come and learn more about your community and how you can make a difference in making it a better place to live.

For more info, contact Sarah Provino at (970) 668-9184 or sarahp@co.summit.co.us.

Tickets available for HC3's Tim McClure Benefit

Support the High Country Conservation Center's programs by celebrating grassroots conservation efforts in our community. Purchase your tickets now for the 23rd annual Tim McClure Benefit on March 2, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Maggie in Breck. Enjoy good food, live music by High 5 and the largest silent auction in the county. Pre-purchased tickets are $20 for adults ($10 for kids) and includes dinner and a drink. Tickets at the door are $25, drink ticket not included. All proceeds benefit HC3. Visit www.highcountryconservation.org or call (970) 668-5703 for more info.

Join the fun at the Backstage

We have activities for one and all. No talent required ... just a desire to be a part of and to support one of the very best community theatres.Contact nanageralyn@gmail.com for more details.