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Smiles for the Children, a local nonprofit group working for the benefit of impoverished children in Bali and India, is seeking housing help for an upcoming event. SFC is hosting the traditional Balinese Dance group, Gamelan Tunas Mekar, for a performance at the All Arts Festival on Saturday.

Housing for the performers is needed for Friday and Saturday nights. Lodging owners with spare condos or residents with empty rooms can contact Doug Weers at dweers@yahoo.com or at 970-824-6524. All proceeds of the performance benefit SFC.

Volunteers needed to help with triathlon

Organizers of the Steamboat Triathlon are looking for volunteers for Aug. 29 and 30. Get goodie bags, T-shirts and lunch while meeting new people. All positions are available. Call David Pearce at 303-478-6174 or e-mail dhpearcedds@aol.com.

Registration open for youth football program

The city of Steamboat Springs Parks, Open Space & Recreational Services Department is accepting registration for youth football on a first-come, first-served basis.

The program is for third- through sixth-graders and runs from late August through mid-October. Third- and fourth-graders play flag football, and fifth- and sixth-graders play tackle.

The flag program costs $60 and tackle costs $80. Stop by the Parks & Recreation office to complete a registration form, or call 879-4300.

US Forest Service solicits proposals from businesses

The U.S. Forest Service is soliciting proposals from responsible small businesses for an indefinite quantity contract on the Medicine Bow and Routt national forests. Visit www.fedbizopps.gov for more information. The solicitation number is AG-82X9-S-09-0149.

The length of the contract will be from 1 to 5 years, and the Forest Service anticipates making multiple awards. The work includes felling, limbing, skidding, decking and removing hazard trees in campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, administrative sites and along roads.