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Off-leash dog hours begin Friday

Steamboat Springs — At the request of the Responsible Dog Ownership Group of Steamboat Springs, the city has agreed to institute a trial off-leash program for dogs in city parks. The trial program begins Friday. Off-leash times and locations include Spring Creek Park, on Wednesdays from 12 to 2 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Rita Valentine Park, on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Dog owners wishing to take advantage of new off-leash recreation areas must attend a certification program at the city's Parks, Open Space and Recreation Services Office on Howelsen Parkway. The program includes a video defining voice and sight control, and agreement with a "Manners in Off-Leash Areas" document.

The certification program is offered Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 4:30 p.m.

Low-income energy assistance available

The Routt County Department of Human Services is accepting applications for its Low Income Energy Assistance Program, or LEAP, through April 30, 2008. LEAP is a federally funded program designed to help low-income households meet their winter home heating costs; it does not pay the entire cost of home heating.

Household income may not exceed 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. The maximum monthly income for a one-person household is $1,574. Applications can be picked up at the Human Services office, 135 Sixth Street in downtown Steamboat Springs. For information call Ruth Ann at 879-1540, or 1-866-432-8435.

Festival of Trees under way at Tread of Pioneers

The 13th annual Tread of Pioneers Museum Festival of Trees, sponsored by First National Bank of Steamboat Springs and Ace at the Curve Home and Hardware, began Saturday and continues through Monday at the museum on the corner of Eighth and Oak streets in downtown Steamboat Springs. Public viewing of the 26 decorated trees, created by local businesses and organizations, is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free for Routt County residents. For nonresidents, the cost is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $1 for children. Call Candice Lombardo at 879-2214 for more information.

Salvation Army in need of volunteer bell ringers

The Salvation Army is seeking volunteer bell ringers needed to raise money to help local families meet their basic living expenses. To volunteer to ring the Salvation Army bell for an hour during the holidays, call Pat at 879-0233.