Archive for Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Steamboat Briefs: VNA offering pneumonia vaccine to adults

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The Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association is now offering pneumonia vaccines, newly recommended for adults who smoke or have asthma. The vaccine is free under the Merck Vaccine Assistance Program to low-income, uninsured adults. It is also fully covered under Medicare Part B and Medicaid. Tobacco and pulmonary specialists are available for free health consultations at the VNA office at 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101, from noon to 4 p.m. on Mondays. Schedule an appointment at 879-1632 for the vaccine and a consultation.

Applications for Teen of the Month being accepted

The Steamboat Springs Optimist Club is accepting applications for its Teen of the Month program. Area high school students and those interested can pick up applications from their school counselors or by calling Rob MacCarthy at 871-7179. The program culminates in a May recognition dinner for all the recognized teens and a scholarship for the Teen of the Year.

Singers needed for CMC's Easter 'Messiah' show

Singers, especially tenors and sopranos, are needed to join Colorado Mountain College's presentation of the Yampa Valley Chorus singing the Easter portion of Handel's "Messiah" with the Steamboat Strings Orchestra, April 11 and 12. Rehearsals are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Steamboat Springs Middle School in Strawberry Park. If you have a "Messiah" score, please take it to rehearsals. Call Marie Carmichael at 871-4883.

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