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Steamboat Springs — Ben Clark, owner and operator of the Steamboat Springs business Ben’s Blinds, has earned Somfy home motion expert certification. Somfy manufactures window covering motors. Ben’s Blinds carries the Hunter Douglas line of window coverings and window coverings from Timber Blinds, almost all of which are available with Somfy motors and controllers. For more information, contact Clark at 970-846-6716 or ben@bensblinds.com.

Workers compensation seminar is on Tuesday

A Pinnacol Assurance workers’ compensation safety seminar is from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Holiday Inn of Steamboat. Sgt. Scott Elliott, of the Colorado State Patrol, will give a presentation about defensive driving and other driving topics. RSVP to the free event by contacting Meagan at 875-7003 or rsvp@steamboatchamber.com.

Networking luncheon, YPN event Thursday

Two business-related events are scheduled for Thursday. First, a Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association Sustainable Business Networking Luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Olympian Hall in Howelsen Hill Lodge. The cost is $5 for program members and $15 for nonmembers. Reserve a spot by e-mailing RSVP@steamboatchamber.com or calling 875-7000.

Second, a Young Professionals Network event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Chaps at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. The event is free for YPN members and $10 for guests. RSVP to marion@steam boatchamber.com or 875-7008.

Mainstreet in need of Santa House sponsors

Mainstreet Steamboat Springs is seeking sponsors for the Santa House and Santa for Steamboat during the holiday season. The Santa House will be moved to the courthouse lawn in time for the Light Up the Night event held every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Santa will be available that evening at 6 p.m. In addition, if sufficient funds are raised, Santa will be available to receive Christmas requests from good little children from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday from Thanksgiving until the Saturday before Christmas. If you are interesting in helping to raise the $1,000 needed to sponsor Santa and his house, donations in any amount would be appreciated. All sponsors who donate more than $250 will be acknowledged at the Santa House and in a thank you ad after the Merry Mainstreet event.

Holidays in the Rockies still seeking vendors

The Steamboat Springs Arts Council now is accepting applications for Holidays in the Rockies, an annual holiday artisan market. The market will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Christian Heritage School. Booth spaces are filled on a first come, first served basis. Call 879-9008 to get an application.