News
Mountain Mentors fundraiser breakfast on Sunday
Come out and support Mountain Mentors by enjoying a delicious breakfast at the Summit County Elks Lodge on Sunday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. All-you-can- eat breakfast including eggs, green chili, biscuits and gravy, sweet rolls, french toast and their famous bacon. Pre-purchase $10 tickets from Mentors staff by calling (970) 668-9184 or pay $12 at the door. Children under 12 are $5.
Volunteers needed for snow sculpture championships
The 2012 Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships is seeking enthusiastic people who love the championships and want to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities are available from Jan. 17 through Feb. 5. Some of the volunteer opportunities include snow stompers, lounge attendants, technical assistants, meal servers and People's Choice vote collectors. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the championship, contact Heather Bridges at (970) 453-3187x3 or heatherb@townofbreckenridge.com.
Summit Chamber mixer slated for Jan. 26
The Summit Chamber of Commerce will kick of the new year with a mixer at the Silverthorne Pavilion on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 5:30-7 p.m. Appetizers will be provided by Gilchrist Catering. Members get in for $5 and non-members for $10. There will be a cash bar. Non-members can receive a coupon for $150 off membership good through Feb. 29! A special meeting will be held at 5 p.m. for all Silverthorne businesses and we invite you to attend this very informative session. All S'thorne businesses that attend this meeting will get $5 off the mixer entry fee!
The Summit Foundation spring grant application due April 13
The Summit Foundation is now accepting applications for the spring funding cycle from nonprofit and government organizations. The new submission deadline is noon on April 13. Application forms are available at www.summitfoundation.org or by calling the foundation at (970) 453-5970. Applications are available in online format or as a downloadable and printable document. Any organization planning to submit an app must use the current application form. First-time applicants are asked to contact Lee Zimmerman at the foundation prior to submitting a grant request.
Become a mentor
January is National Mentoring Month, and Summit County Mountain Mentors is once again honoring the great work of their incredible mentors. This year is extra special because Mentors is also celebrating their 25th year of operation! After 25 great years, the Summit County Mountain Mentor Program is flourishing. A huge thank you to all the community members and businesses that have supported the program for the past 25 years through donations and volunteering their time!The mission of the Mentor program is “to positively influence the youth of Summit County to lead healthy lifestyles, through a consistent one-on-one relationship with an adult.” So, in honor of National Mentoring Month, thank your mentor, or better yet, become one. With more youth involved then ever before, the program is looking to the community to step up to become a mentor to one of the 75 youth on the waitlist for a mentor!
If you like having fun and would be willing to include a child in your life for eight hours a month, give us a call. We would love to talk with you more about the program! Call (970) 668-9184 or email sarahp@co.summit.co.us for more info or visit the Mountain Mentors tab on www.summitcares.org.
Summit County Preschool now hiring teachers
Summit County Preschool is now hiring teachers for our mixed-age classroom and pre-K. We are looking for a teacher who is lead teacher qualified as well as Head Start qualified. Head Start qualifications require you have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or a related field. We are also taking applications for substitute teachers. We are a private nonprofit preschool, open year-round. We provide dental, health, 401k and scholarship opportunities for continuing education. Applications can be picked up at preschool located at 70 Main St. (across from the post office) in Frisco. Call (970) 668-5508 ext 28 if you have questions.
Summit Quilters meeting slated for Monday
The Summit Quilters meeting will take place on Monday, from 7-9 p.m., at the Summit County Community and Senior Center. Join the quilters as they begin a new quilting project perfect for beginners and experts alike. They will be creating a “Rag Quilt” in lap-quilt size. For additional information, contact Debbie at (970) 453-9644 or Terri at (970) 453-4417.
Submit your poster design for Breck's 50th anniversary
Enter your poster design and it could be chosen as the Breckenridge Ski Resort 50th Anniversary commemorative poster. The grand prize winner will receive: recognition as the Breckenridge 50th Anniversary poster designer & contest winner, two nights of lodging at Breckenridge Ski Resort, 2012-2013 ski pass for Breckenridge Ski Resort, two one-hour Simply Massage gift cards and dinner for two at any Summit County establishment ($150 value).How does it work?
Submit your poster design online at Summitdaily.com/breck50thposter. Your design must be a .jpg, 300dpi, dimensions: 13” wide x 20” high. The submission period will run through Wednesday. Anyone will be allowed to vote for their favorite design through Feb. 15. Once voting is closed, the votes will be tallied and a winning design will be printed in the Summit Daily News on Feb. 19.
