Approximately 12,200 visitors are expected to be in town today, according to the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association’s lodging barometer released Wednesday.

The figure represents 78 percent capacity at area lodging properties, with downtown occupancy at 96 percent. On the mountain, hotels are forecast at 86 percent capacity, and condos are expected to be 69 percent full.

Lodging is expected to decrease to 4,400 visitors by Wednesday.

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The chamber’s lodging barometer is based on survey data from local lodging properties. Its primary function is to help businesses determine staffing levels during the winter and summer tourism seasons. Actual lodging occupancy levels tend to increase from the forecast levels as a result of last-minute bookings.

Routt Council on Aging menus for week of June 27

■ Steamboat Springs Community Center

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Monday: Barbecue chicken, baked potato, biscuit, fruit salad

Tuesday: Tuna wrap, tomato soup, crackers, deviled eggs, ambrosia salad

Thursday: Vegetable pasta primavera, spinach salad, wheat roll, strawberries and bananas

Friday: Cabbage rolls, green beans, tossed salads, apple sauce

■ Hayden American Legion Hall

Tuesday: Tuna wrap, tomato soup, crackers, deviled eggs, ambrosia salad

Thursday: Vegetable pasta primavera, spinach salad, wheat roll, strawberries and bananas

■ South Routt Community Center

Monday: Barbecue chicken, baked potato, biscuit, fruit salad

Wednesday: Tuna wrap, tomato soup, crackers, deviled eggs, ambrosia salad

Friday: Cabbage rolls, green beans, tossed salads, apple sauce

All lunches are served at noon. There is a recommended donation of $3 per lunch for those 60 and older and $6 for those younger than 60. A $30 punch card is good for 10 lunches for seniors 60 and older or five lunches for those younger than 60. Find detailed menus at rccoaging.org. Call 970-879-0633 to make a lunch reservation, request Meals on Wheels or arrange for a van pickup.

Totally Kids meal program menus for week of June 27

■ Monday

Breakfast: Waffles, banana, milk

Lunch: Pulled pork sandwichs, cantaloupe, celery sticks, milk

■ Tuesday

Breakfast: Pancakes, strawberries, milk

Lunch: Turkey sandwiches, sugar snap peas, plums, milk

■ Wednesday

Breakfast: Bagel, honeydew, milk

Lunch: Chicken nuggets, breadsticks, pineapple, yellow squash, milk

■ Thursday

Breakfast: Cereal, strawberries, milk

Lunch: Beef tacos with cheese, tomato and lettuce, cantaloupe, milk

■ Friday

Breakfast: Oatmeal, mixed fruit, milk

Lunch: Corndogs, fresh honeydew, carrots, milk

Totally Kids sponsors a free summer food program for children ages 1 to 18 through the summer at Hayden Valley Elementary School. Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 9 a.m., and lunch is served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults can eat breakfast for $2 and lunch for $3. The program is funded through the United States Department of Agriculture. For more information,
call Carolyn at 970-846-9083 or visit haydentotallykids.com.

Yampa Market returns for summer this weekend

Friends of Gateway Yampa and the South Routt Economic Development Committee are once again hosting the Yampa Market this summer on the last Sunday of each month.

The first market will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at the River Park in Yampa.

Partners slated to host new Amazing Race fundraiser

Partners in Routt County will host a new fundraising event — The Amazing Race & Sunset Soiree — today. Starting at 8 a.m. in Gondola Square, teams of two will embark on a mission to complete physical and mental challenges throughout the city of Steamboat Springs, racing for one of the top three cash prizes. 

The race will finish with a barbecue lunch for team participants and volunteers. Partners will also celebrate its 20-year anniversary with free root beer floats for anyone in the community. 

The event will conclude with a Sunset Soiree at the top of Thunderhead, where guests will enjoy food, beverages, musical entertainment and amazing sunset views, along with a chance to win the Amazing Gift Giveaway grand prize.  Registration is open, tickets are on sale and sponsors are still needed. Visit amazingracesteamboat.org for more information. 

Tour de Steamboat offers 4 ride distance options

With routes of 26, 46, 66 and 116 miles, riders of all ages and abilities can participate in the Tour de Steamboat on July 23. The event is limited to 1,000 riders, and after the ride, participants enjoy a barbecue and beer garden with local microbrews at Little Toots Park.

Riders are encouraged to register now for their desired route distance. Interested riders can learn more and register at tourdesteamboat.com. All proceeds from the Tour de Steamboat benefit local nonprofits Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, REPS (Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide), Routt County Riders and Partners in Routt County.