By Shannon Lukens.
Saturday, Sept. 23, is National Public Lands Day. Volunteers are invited to help preserve and widen areas around the Rotary Trailhead, which is about ten miles west of Steamboat Springs. The work is being organized by the Bureau of Land Management, Routt County Riders, and STARS, which is Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports. The trailhead is on public land within the Emerald Mountain Special Recreation Area, which is managed for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Goals of the event are to improve accessibility for all riders on the Rotary Trail. Meet at the trailhead at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Link to pre-register.
Directions: From downtown Steamboat Springs, head west on Lincoln Ave. Turn left on 13th (Routt County Road 33). Continue on Co. Rd 33 for about five miles. Turn left onto Co. Rd 45. Follow Co. Rd 45 for approximately one mile to the parking area on the left.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO WORK ON ROTARY TRAIL
The Routt County Humane Society is looking for foster homes for pets. It may be a temporary home for a dog recovering from surgery or a cozy spot for a kitten to grow. A foster application is at RouttHumane.org
The Routt County Humane Society has the Fast & the Furriest 5K9 Fun Run and Walk this Saturday. It is a fundraiser. It starts at 10 a.m. from the base lodge at Howelsen Hill. Make sure you and your pet dress up for this one, because there are contests for that, too. Register online throughRouttHumane.org
Here are the costume contests:
- Individual and Team Fundraising: Recognizing those who go above and beyond to support RCHS’s mission.
- Most Four-Legged Run/Walkers: Honoring the team with the most canine companions in tow.
- Best Dog/Human Costume Duo: Creativity takes the spotlight as participants and their furry friends show off their style.
- Best Team Costume: Group effort and imagination come together for this exciting category.
Volunteers are also needed with check-in and serving beer at the after-party, if you can help. If you can help, email Kiyomi Bolick at kiyomi@routthumane.org Or apply here
You’ll see artists setting up their canvas all over the Yampa Valley for the next week, for the 2023 Plein Air Event. It is hosted by the Steamboat Art Museum. Seventy-five artists from across the country are here. There is a Quick Draw event at the Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. There is also a Sunset Reception at Alpine Mountain Ranch and Club next Wednesday. The Plein Air Art exhibits will be on display at the Steamboat Art Museum from Sept. 29 through Nov. 4. All paintings will be for sale. www.SteamboatArtMuseum.org
Sept. 23 – Quick Draw at the Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sept. 27 – Sunset Reception at Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club, 5-7 p.m. (ticketed event) Link to purchase tickets
Sept. 28 – An Evening with Kathleen Hudson at SAM, 5-6 p.m.
Sept. 29 – Opening Reception, Awards & Sale, 5-8 p.m. at SAM.
Volleyball tonight… The Hayden Tigers will head east on Hwy 40 to play the Sailors at Steamboat Springs High School. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. with the Varsity teams set to play at 6:30 p.m.
The Colorado Northwestern Community College Spartan Showdown is Friday and Saturday at the Moffat County Fairgrounds in Craig. There will be about 300 rodeo athletes from the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association competing. Performances start each night at 6 p.m. Kourtney Schurman of Ignacio, CO, is on the CNCC team. She comes off a big barrel racing win last weekend at the Idaho State Bengal Roundup in Pocatello.
Hockey players can join members of Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue for a day of hockey Saturday, to benefit Routt County First Responders through the Steamboat Fire Foundation. It’s an ABC Hockey Tournament where all levels can play. Teams can sign up or individuals will be put on a team. Register through SteamboatFireFoundation@Gmail.com
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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