Steamboat Pilot & Today

WEDNESDAY

n Yampatika's Wee Naturalist program for children ages 3 to 5 meets from 9 to 11 a.m. at Yampatika, 925 Weiss Drive. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Price includes snack and juice. Call 871-9151.

n Story-times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 are at 10 and 11 a.m. at Bud Werner Memorial Library.

n Yampa story-hour is at 10:30 a.m. at Yampa Public Library.

n The Downtown Business Association's monthly meeting is at noon at the Tread of Pioneers Museum. Call 870-6778.

n Consultation for age-related vision loss and other disabilities is available at noon at the Oak Creek Community Center. Call 736-2412.

n The Hitchens Brothers' children's jumping series, open to children ages 5 to 13, begins with training and warmup at 3:45 p.m. and competition at 6 p.m.

n Town Challenge adult slalom race training is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill. Call 879-0695, ext. 104.

n A Phippsburg community meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Phippsburg Community Center.

n Elk Mountain Lodge No. 118, A.F. and A.M., will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at 111 Eighth St.

n Meditation for peace and illumination is at 7 p.m. at the Bear River Center. This is a free, guided meditation.

n The city of Steamboat Springs hosts adult open gym basketball from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Steamboat Springs High School gymnasium. Cost is $4.

THURSDAY

n Consultation for age-related vision loss and other disabilities is available at noon at the American Legion Hall in Hayden. Call 736-2412.

n A funders' roundtable with granting organizations, sponsored by the Nonprofit Excellence Project, will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Crawford Room at Centennial Hall, 124 10th St.

n Parent Connection, a support group for families of kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and similar conditions meets at 6 p.m. at Laurel Street School. Call 871-1678.

n The Steamboat Springs Arts Council's annual meeting and volunteer recognition gathering is at 6:30 p.m. at the Depot Art Center, preceded by refreshments and entertainment at 5: 30 p.m. RSVP to 879-9008.

n The French conversational group meets at 6:30 p.m. at 129 Spruce St. Bring a drink or dish to share. Call Nicole at 870-1698.

n The annual Steamboat Springs High School Dessert Theater and Silent Auction, sponsored by the SSHS choir program, is at 7 p.m. in the high school theater. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and includes all-you-can-eat dessert. Proceeds will help send the choir to California.

n The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Town Challenge Tap House Cup, a slalom, begins at 7 p.m. at Howelsen Hill. Registration is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fireplace Room at Howelsen Hill Lodge. Call 879-0695, ext. 104.

UPCOMING

n Town Challenge adult giant slalom race training is from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Howelsen Hill. Call 879-0695, ext. 104.

n A free introductory talk on the Ishayas' Ascension Meditation techniques will be at 7 p.m. Friday at 231 Fourth Street. Call 879-1230 for reservations.

n The "Dyed in the Wool" Rug Hookers will present a gallery talk to discuss the current exhibit at the Depot at 2 p.m. Saturday.