By Shannon Lukens.
The Yampa Ripple Effect is now happening. It’s a way for local businesses to let their customers round-up to the next dollar and that money goes to support and protect the Yampa River. The new funding mechanism has been launched by Friends of the Yampa, the Yampa River Fund, and The Nature Conservancy. For more information, please visit www.yamparippleeffect.org or contact Andy Baur at info@YampaRippleEffect.org, (406) 410-0366.
It is Ag Appreciation Week. In Craig, stop by Victory Motors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today for the AgRally. This is a nationally broadcast farm show event that brings farmers and ranchers together locally. It’s broadcast live on RFD-TV and The Cowboy Channel. Victory Motors is one of eight dealerships in the United States to host AgRally.
Integrated Community has announced that Renzo Walton has been named the new Immigration Director at Integrated Community. The group is also in need of volunteers who can help teach English. No experience necessary to become a tutor. Interest Form
Steamboat Springs High School is hosting a Trade Fair on Wednesday, March 27. They are looking for members of the community to speak to the students about different careers, especially those that might be an alternative to college. Here’s Jennifer Fredrick from the high school, who is organizing the event.
“We would love to have plumbers, electricians, aestheticians, the fire department will be here, police department, construction, automotive. We’ll have Wagner equipment here. Also massage therapists, radiology.”
The Trade Fair is during lunch time at March 27. They’re hoping to have 15 to 20 trades represented during the Trade Fair. Reach out to Fredrick at the high school if you would like to be involved. Contact Information: jfredrick@ssk12.org or 970-871-3656
A Western Slope Bipartisan Virtual Town Hall is from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. Twelve Western Slope legislators will be updating their work at the State Capitol so far this session and answering questions. A link to register is on our website.
Also tonight, Steamboat Springs City Council meets at 5 p.m.
Routt County Building Department is offering a Geothermal and Heat Pump Class from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. It is in the Routt County Commissioners room at the historic Routt County Courthouse in downtown Steamboat Springs. The class will have important information for local General Contractors, Designers and consultants.
- RSVP Registration Required: Please email Todd Carr a tcarr@co.routt.co.us to register for each class
- Food and drinks provided during training
Tonight are auditions for the 42nd annual Cabaret. This is for actors, singers, and dancers. Auditions start at 6 p.m. at the Depot Art Center tonight. This year’s theme is “Glitter and the Grit.” Cabaret is May 1-4. For more information, email cabaretdirectors@gmail.com
Two community blood drives are happening Wednesday and Thursday, March 20-21, on the campus of Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs. Register through Vitalant.org Those donating blood will be entered to win one of four gift cards worth $5,000.
Wednesday, March 20th
Steamboat Springs Community Blood Drive
Colorado Mountain College – Auditorium
1275 Crawford Ave., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
12:30- 6 p.m.
Visit donors.vitalant.org and use Blood Drive Code: 0234
Thursday, March 21st
Steamboat Springs Community Blood Drive
Colorado Mountain College – Auditorium
1275 Crawford Ave., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Visit donors.vitalant.org and use Blood Drive Code: 0234
Race #4 of the Town Challenge Ski Ascent Series is tonight, after being rescheduled from last week. This is the Daze Field Blowout at Steamboat Resort. The race starts at 6:10 p.m. Information is at TownChallenge.com
Town Challenge Ski Ascent Series
- Race #4 – Daze Field Blowout
- Tuesday, March 19 | Steamboat Resort
- Race-day registration will be available at the Coca-Cola Snow Beach at Steamboat Resort (adjacent Torian Plum Plaza) from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
- Racing will kick off at 6:10 PM after a brief pre-race meeting and course review
- Stick around for the post-race social at Los Locos. Win great prizes from series sponsors and enjoy delicious food and drink specials.
- Visit townchallenge.com for more information and to register today!
- Diamond Sponsors: Steamboat Radio, The Steamboat Group, BAR-U-EATS
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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