We are excited to partner with Haymaker Nordic Center to host the inaugural Town Challenge Fat Bike Race! This fun new race will be a circuit format that combines single track and groomed Nordic trails. Two division options are available, with the Advanced Division completing 4 laps and the Beginner Division completing 2 laps. Registration will be available tonight from 5 PM to 5:45 PM at Haymaker, with racing starting around 6:10 PM. Stick around for the post-race social hosted by the Haymaker Patio Grill. A full burger bar will be available for registered racers, and happy hour drink discounts will be offered to all racers and spectators. We look forward to racing with you tonight!

The Howelsen Ice Arena is excited to partner with Queer Futures to host a free skating event this weekend! Join us on Saturday, March 2 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for Pride Skate. This fun and inclusive event is open to all ages and includes free skating, skate rentals, food and drinks. Colorful costumes are highly encouraged.

We are making great progress on updates to the Bear River bike and skate parks. Earlier this week, the project management team hosted the second meeting along with the steering committee, to work on designs for the reimagined bike and skate parks. The recent meeting focused on finalizing expansion designs for both parks. The public was given an opportunity to view skate and bike park concepts that were produced by the design teams at FlowRide Concepts and Team Pain. The plans were based on the public's feedback at initial meetings, as well as from a subsequent public survey.

Join us on Wednesday mornings for our new Toddler Power Play program. This fun and delightful open gym is designed with your littles ones in mind. Parents can enjoy coffee and snacks as they watch their toddlers explore, play, and discover new skills with their friends. Activities include a craft table, seesaw, tunnel, ball pit, climber, trampoline and more! Toddler Power Play is open to toddlers 1.5-4 years old on Wednesdays from 10 AM to 11 AM, beginning January 17 through March 27 at the Howelsen Ice Arena. The cost per session is $10 and advanced registration is requested. Drop-ins will be taken only if space is available, but is not guaranteed. We look forward to seeing you there!

We all enjoy doing what we love, and when your job is fun, it really doesn't feel like a job does it? Parks & Recreation is currently hiring several summer seasonal positions, as well as full-time positions. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, flexible schedules, and a fun work environment. Visit our job website to learn more and join our team today!

As part of their ongoing Wellness Clinic programming, the Routt County Humane Society will be hosting Vaccination Saturdays on the second Saturday of each month. The next clinic will take place on Saturday, March 9 from 12 PM to 2 PM at 760 Critter Court. Pet owners can access $20 vaccinations and $25 microchips, no appointment necessary. All pets should be on a leash and/or in carriers. Also, don't forget now is a great time to re-license your pets, which is required by law in Routt County and the City of Steamboat Springs.