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Special Event Funding applications available

In an effort to boost year-round tourism, the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is accepting applications for Special Event Funding. Special Event Funding, pending the determination of the city budget in December, will distribute $75,000 to a new development project in the non-ski season months of 2007.

The money will be granted to an idea for a new event that could be brought to or introduced in Steamboat Springs. A committee of representatives from the Steamboat Marketing Committee, Chamber Board and City Council will be formed to evaluate the applications. Applications will be considered based upon the event's tourism possibilities, long-range potential, media appeal and event organizer experience, among other aspects.

The committee is expected to meet after the city budget is determined in December, and it will begin to consider applications in January. Event presentations will be held in January and February, with final decisions about how to allocate the money to be decided by the end of February.

All applications are due Dec. 8. They can be picked up at the Steamboat Springs Resort Chamber Association offices or downloaded at www.steamboatchamber.com under the "Community Bulletin Board" heading.

Rotary Club offering student exchange program

The Steamboat Springs Rotary Club is accepting applications from area students interested in participating the youth Rotary International Summer Exchange and the year-long Rotary International Student Exchange. To learn more about this opportunity for your child to study abroad in a country of his or her choice - for a period of three months to one year - call one of the following local Rotarians: John Pougiales at 870-1508; Winnie DelliQuadri at 871-8257; or Donna Weinman at 846-6086. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15.

Youth Ensemble Program registration under way

Registration is under way for the Steamboat Springs Chamber Orchestra's Youth Ensemble Program. The nine-week session includes programs for violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba and piano players. The program begins the week of Sept.18. Call 879-9008, ext. 107.

Annual Festival of Trees is Nov. 11-20 at museum

The Tread of Pioneers Museum's annual Festival of Trees is Nov. 11-20 at the museum. The 12th annual Festival of Trees will feature 26 beautifully decorated trees created by local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Public viewing of the trees is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11-19 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20 at the museum. Admission is free for Routt County residents. For more information, call museum director Candice Lombardo at 879-2214.

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps needs volunteers

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is searching from professionals willing to share life stories and lessons to teens and young adults. Interested adults, who are called Field-Based Workshop Volunteers, meet RMYC crews in an outdoor setting for a fireside chat of sorts. To volunteer or for more information, call Sheila Wright at 879-2135.