Summit County Preschool 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.

Breckenridge Resource Recovery & Education Center open house Wednesday

High Country Conservation Center, Summit County government, Matthew Stais Architects and the Town of Breckenridge invite the public to attend an informal open house for the new Breckenridge Resource Recovery and Education Center (BRREC) on Wednesday, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. Guests will have the opportunity to give their input on current and future plans for BRREC that include collection of traditional and hard-to-recycle materials, an education pavilion and community gardens. Partners from the BRREC project will be on hand to answer questions and discuss developing programs. For additional information, visit www.highcountryconservation.org.

Dillon Business Association annual meeting set for Thursday

All business people doing business in the town of Dillon are invited to the annual meeting of the Dillon Business Association on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Dillon branch of U.S. Bank at 704 E. Anemone Trail in Dillon. Information about the DBA and what it does for Dillon businesses will be presented and new board members will be elected. Anyone wishing to nominate themselves or others for board positions should email info@dillondba.org as soon as possible. Nominations will also be taken from the floor. You do not need to be a member of the DBA to attend the meeting, however voting is restricted to current Dillon DBA members. More info at www.dillondba.org.

Town of Frisco encourages nonprofits to apply for Nonprofit Partnership Program

The Town of Frisco is proud to announce another way for nonprofits to get involved with the Frisco community and generate funds. The town invites nonprofits to review the Nonprofit Event Fundraising Opportunity available at www.townoffrisco.com/nonprofits section. This opportunity is for nonprofits of all sizes, to sell refreshments at 10 of our summer events. The opportunities include eight Thursday night Concerts in the Park and the Fourth of July Festival. If interested, nonprofits should fill out an application and return to the Town of Frisco no later than Feb. 17. For questions, call Nora Gilberston at (970) 668-5276 ext 3074.

‘Dinner For Phil' on Tuesday

On Tuesday, the fundraiser ‘Dinner For Phil' will take place at Fifth Avenue Grille in Frisco from 5-8 p.m. The evening's proceeds will be donated to ‘Uncle Phil' Lacasse. For additional information, call (970) 668-3733.

Child care program at St. John's

St. John the Baptist Church in Breckenridge offers a child care outreach program for local families. It is offered Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact Kari Duffy for more info at skduffy99@comcast.net.

Miss the Spiritual Diversity & Power of Myth series?

Visit High Country Unitarian Universalist Fellowship's Sunday service on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Lord of the Mountains Church in Dillon. Facilitators Maria Cheng and Melanie Sloan will share the inspiration for and the lessons learned from the movie-and-discussion series. Community members are encouraged to help continue the engaging and enlightening discourse as we all find our role in the community. Contact Melanie Sloan at msloan80220@yahoo.com with questions.

Become an ice princess

As an ice princess you are asked to collect as many votes for yourself as possible. For a valid vote you need $1 for every vote. The princess with the most money (most votes) will be crowned the 2012 Summit County Ice Princess. Submit a picture and bio about yourself to Peggy Beeler at pbeeler75@yahoo.com or Joni Bauer at jonibauerdillon@gmail.com.

Applicants must be 16 years old or older, live in Summit County or own a business in Summit, be willing to attend Ice Melt and community events, be recognized in the community as a participant and most of all, have fun.

Important dates to attend: Ice Melt kickoff date: TBD; ice melt device launch party on Dillon Reservoir — April 7 and the Crowning of the 2012 Ice Princess at the Silverthorne Pavilion Rotary Potluck dinner meeting. Princesses will be able to bring family and friends to celebrate this event. Details to come.

Cast of Characters sleigh ride set for Feb. 15

Join LDTC's Cast of Characters on a dash through the snow to raise friends, fun and funds for our wonderful professional theater company. The festivities will begin on Feb. 15 at 4:30 p.m. with a sleigh ride provided by “2 Below Zero,” followed by a heart-warming chili supper (with cornbread and hot and adult beverages) at a Frisco home.

Current 2012 members pay $40. “About to be” 2012 members pay $50 and become 2012 “characters” on the spot. Tax-deductible checks may be sent to LDT Cast of Characters, c/o Myrlene Zimmerman, POB 6042, Dillon, CO 80435 by Feb. 11. Include your email address as directions will be sent. Questions? Myrlene at (970) 468-9069; Debbie (970) 468-9684; Sandi (970) 668-0651.

Join the fun at the Backstage

It's a new year and opportunities abound to participate! 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. Fill your 2012 with unlimited fun. Contact nanageralyn@gmail.com for more details.