Summit County Community Notes 1-18-12

Social/business networking group meets tonight

Come socialize and mix business with pleasure. Meet business owners, entrepreneurs, work-from-home professionals or just friends whom you haven't yet met tonight at the Backcountry Brewery in Frisco, from 5:30-7. All are welcome to this monthly event.

Food Policy Council gathering set for Thursday at Vinny's in Frisco

Gardeners, foodies and Food Policy Council members. You are invited to a fun Food Policy Council gathering on Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. at Vinny's, on Main Street, Frisco. Bring your friends and co-workers for yummy appetizers (while they last) and discounted happy hour drinks. From 5:30-6 p.m., network with other gardeners, farmers and locavores who care about sustainable food programs in Summit County. From 6-6:30, find out how you can get involved in the Food Policy Council through our urban farming, community garden and local food initiatives. It's a great way to meet like-minded people and join a fun project in your community! For more info, contact Joanna Rybak, LiveWell Summit County director at livewellsummitcounty@gmail.com. For additional information on the gathering, go to: www.highcountryconservation.org/sustainable_foods.htm#ghnews.

BRC January mixer tonight

The Breckenridge Resort Chamber Ambassadors are hosting the January mixer at the new DoubleTree By Hilton Breckenridge Hotel, formerly the Great Divide Lodge, located at 550 Village Road in Breck. The mixer will take place from 5-7 tonight. Admission is $5 for BRC members and $10 for non-members. For additional info on the mixer, call the BRC at (970) 453-2913.

Submit your poster design for Breck's 50th anniversary

Enter your poster design and it could be chosen as the Breckenridge Ski Resort 50th Anniversary commemorative poster. The grand prize winner will receive: recognition as the Breckenridge 50th Anniversary poster designer & contest winner, two nights of lodging at Breckenridge Ski Resort, 2012-2013 ski pass for Breckenridge Ski Resort, two one-hour Simply Massage gift cards and dinner for two at any Summit County establishment ($150 value).

How does it work?

Submit your poster design online at Summitdaily.com/breck50thposter. Your design must be a .jpg, 300dpi, dimensions: 13? wide x 20? high. The submission period will run through Jan. 25. Anyone will be allowed to vote for their favorite design through Feb. 15. Once voting is closed, the votes will be tallied and a winning design will be printed in the Summit Daily News on Feb. 19.

Group to host Summit nonprofit roundtable

A luncheon roundtable geared for Summit County nonprofit executives will take place on Friday in the Mount Royal Room at the County Commons. The forum will begin at 11:45 a.m., and a complimentary soup-and-salad lunch will be served. The purpose of the roundtable discussion will be to identify common agency needs and to explore possible solutions in order to maximize the impact of the nonprofit organizations in Summit County. For more info, contact Judi LaPoint at (970) 389-6470 or Sharon Russell at (970) 485-05056.

Volunteers needed for snow sculpture championship

The 2012 Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championship is seeking enthusiastic people who love the championship and want to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities are available through Feb. 5. Some of the volunteer opportunities include snow stompers, lounge attendants, technical assistants, meal servers and People's Choice vote collectors. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the championship, contact Heather Bridges at (970) 453-3187x3 or heatherb@townofbreckenridge.com.

Mountain Mentors fundraiser breakfast on Sunday

Come out and support Mountain Mentors by enjoying a delicious breakfast at the Summit County Elks Lodge on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to noon. All-you-can-eat breakfast including eggs, green chili, biscuits and gravy, sweet rolls, french toast and their famous bacon. Pre-purchase $10 tickets from Mentors staff by calling (970) 668-9184 or pay $12 at the door. Children under 12 are $5.

Summit County Preschool now hiring teachers

Summit County Preschool is now hiring teachers for our mixed-age classroom and pre-K. We are looking for a teacher who is lead teacher qualified as well as Head Start qualified. Head Start qualifications require you have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or a related field. We are also taking applications for substitute teachers. We are a private nonprofit preschool, open year-round. We provide dental, health, 401k and scholarship opportunities for continuing education. Applications can be picked up at the preschool located at 70 Main St. (across from the post office) in Frisco. Call (970) 668-5508 ext. 28 if you have questions.

Free homebuyer class set for Saturday

Have you ever wondered what steps are involved in purchasing a home? Come find out at our free homebuyer education class on Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Mount Royal Room at the County Commons in Frisco. You will learn the basics A-Z what it takes to purchase a home, as now is a great time to do so. The class is free and is sponsored by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, put on by the Summit Combined Housing Authority with help from local volunteers who will walk you through the lending process, real estate transaction, title company portion and home inspection. There will also be info on current down payment assistance programs and much more. Snacks will be provided. Register so that we know how many people to expect; call Joy at (970) 423-7041 or email joyk@summithousing.us with any questions or to register for this great class.

Become a mentor in January

January is National Mentoring Month, and Summit County Mountain Mentors is once again honoring the great work of their incredible mentors. This year is extra special because Mentors is also celebrating its 25th year of operation. A huge thank you to all the community members and businesses that have supported the program for the past 25 years through donations and volunteering their time!

So, in honor of National Mentoring Month, thank your mentor, or better yet, become one. With more youth involved then ever before, the program is looking to the community to step up to become a mentor to one of the 75 youth on the waitlist for a mentor!

If you like having fun and would be willing to include a child in your life for eight hours a month, give us a call. We would love to talk with you more about the program. Call (970) 668-9184 or email sarahp@co.summit.co.us for more info or visit the Mountain Mentors tab on www.summitcares.org.

Source: http://www.summitdaily.com/ARTICLE/20120118/NOTES/120119807/-1/RSS

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