Rebecca Howlin, of Steamboat Springs, is the winner of a $500 holiday shopping spree from Exploresteamboat.com.

Throughout December, visitors to Exploresteamboat.com had the chance to register for the contest, which required that the contestants answer questions about local businesses. Howlin’s name was drawn randomly from a group of contestants who answered all the questions correctly.

Howlin can choose to spend the $500 at any of the 75 businesses that have enhanced listings on Exploresteamboat.com. Howlin said she plans to use the money for last-minute Christmas shopping.

Museum closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

The Tread of Pioneers Museum will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The museum will resume normal operating hours on Friday.

Pink scarves sale benefits breast cancer awareness

For the fifth consecutive year, pink scarves are on sale at Epilogue Book Co. on Lincoln Avenue, in time for the holiday season, with all profits benefiting the Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Program. Call Jo at 846-2627.

Donations of yarn and scarves are needed for the program and can be dropped off at Epilogue Book Co.

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.