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Steamboat Briefs for Jan. 6

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The Steamboat Springs Optimist Club is accepting applications for its Teen of the Month program. Area high school students and those interested can pick up applications from their school counselors or by calling Rob MacCarthy at 871-7179. The program culminates in a May recognition dinner for all the recognized teens and a scholarship for the Teen of the Year.

Library announces new 'MYART' teen art contest

Bud Werner Memorial Library is planning a dedicated space for a rotating teen art display, and is holding a Design the Logo Contest for the display. The contest is for Routt County teens only, in sixth grade and older. The creative logo should incorporate the name "MYART" in the design, which must be original, hand drawn and/or computer-generated, in color or black and white. Designs must be received by Jan. 16.

In conjunction with the contest, the library is hosting a logo-design workshop with graphic designer Christine Borden, at 4 p.m. Wednesday and Jan. 14 at the library. All area teens are welcome.

American Legion offering transport to VA services

The American Legion Post 44 is providing transportation to VA medical centers in Grand Junction and Denver, and to the VA Clinic in Craig. Contact Routt County Veterans Affairs Officer Mike Condie at 879-5489 or by e-mail at mcondie@co.routt.co.us., or visit the office in the Steamboat Workforce Center in Sundance Plaza off Anglers Drive.

Nicotine quit kits available from Colorado Quitline

Free nicotine patches or gum are available by calling the Colorado Quitline at 800-QUIT NOW (784-8669). Pick up your free quit kits, with no patches or gum included, at the Steamboat VNA office at 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, or the Craig VNA office at 745 Russell St.

Steamboat Art Museum looking for volunteers

The Steamboat Art Museum is looking for volunteers to help in its gallery and gift shop areas. Volunteers typically work two-hour shifts on a weekly basis. Flexible scheduling opportunities are available. Call 870-1755 for information.

Youth dance classes to start Thursday in Hayden

The nonprofit group Totally Kids, Inc., hosts dance classes for West Routt children in grades three though five from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday evenings, starting this Thursday. Spaces are available. Call Jeni at 629-2651.

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