Steamboat Pilot & Today

Bus shelter at Third Street and Lincoln Avenue closed

The Steamboat Springs Transit bus shelter at Third Street and Lincoln Avenue is closed for repairs after it was vandalized Wednesday night, city transportation director George Krawzoff said.

"There's a structural aspect to the vandalism, and we can't have people using (the shelter) until it's repaired," he said. Buses will continue to stop at the intersection while repairs are being made, Krawzoff said.

City receives grant to restore schoolhouse

The city of Steamboat Springs recently received a $43,500 grant from the Colorado Historical Fund of the Colorado Historical Society. The money is to be used for restoration of the historic Mesa Schoolhouse on U.S. Highway 40 near the base of Rabbit Ears Pass.

Linda Kakela, city director of intergovernmental services, said the money will be used for roof replacement and ceiling restoration, which will not interrupt use of the facility for community functions.

Steamboat Dance Theater seeking ushers for show

The Steamboat Dance Theatre needs ushers for its Saturday performance at Steamboat Springs High School. Volunteers will receive free admission to the performance. Call Beth at 879-6486 or 871-3489.

Two new art exhibits running through March 12

The Steamboat Springs Arts Council presents two new art exhibits that will run through March 12 at the Depot Art Center. One of the exhibits, "Locations of Consciousness," is by three Eagle Valley artists and printmakers who explore the experience of place, in themselves and in relation to their environments. The second exhibit features paintings by new artist member Amanda Adare.

Admission to both exhibits is free. The Depot is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Call 879-9008 or visit www.steamboatspringsarts.com.

Girls to Women Connection volunteers are needed

Organizers of the 2006 Girls to Women Connection are looking for volunteers interested in participating in the event. The Connection is scheduled for April 11. The Girls to Women Connection is an all-day event for more than 120 eighth-grade girls from Routt County. Call Karen Goedert, volunteer coordinator, at 846-6381 or e-mail karen@columbineconsulting.com.