Archive for Saturday, July 12, 2008

Craig briefs for July 12

Dinner fundraiser for Relay for Life

July 12, 2008

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— The Rack Pack Relay for Life team will host a dinner fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Vallarta’s Mexican Restaurant, 1111 W. Victory Way, to raise mo­­ney for cancer research. Marga­ritas will be on sale for two for the price of one.

Twenty-five percent of the proceeds go to Relay for Life.

Volunteer teachers wanted for ESL classes

Integrated Community/Comunidad Integrada is looking for volunteers to help teach new English as a Second Language classes. Classes will include instruction on reading, speaking and writing English. A volunteer teacher training is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon July 23 at Integrated Community’s Craig office, 510 Breeze St. No experience is required and no foreign language skills are needed. Snacks and beverages will be served. To register or for more information, call 824-6424.

Volunteers needed for Relay for Life

The Rotary Club of Craig is looking for volunteers to help with the activities of Relay for Life.

The group will work on the event’s traffic control and registration from 3 to 6 p.m. July 18. From 6 to 9 p.m., volunteers will help with the setup of luminarias around the Moffat County High School track.

Volunteers also are needed for cleanup duties and additional traffic control from 9:30 a.m. to noon July 19. For more information on sign-up, call Gene Bilodeau at 824-1103.

Cardiology services to begin July 22

Dr. William Baker, cardiologist for Heart Center of the Rockies, will see patients in Craig every Tuesday beginning July 22. Office visit for general cardiology will be available at Kinder Family Clinic, 595 Russell St. To make an appointment, call 870-1035.

Dr. Baker is part of Heart Center of the Rockies’ team of 18 cardiologists, two cardiovascular surgeons and staff, according to a news release from the Heart Center. The institution also conducts advanced cardiac evaluations at the Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs. For more information about the Heart Center of the Rockies, visit www.heartcenteroftherockies.com.

Volunteers needed for Hot Air Balloon Rodeo

Volunteers are needed at the 28th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo from 5 to 10 a.m. today and Sunday. No experience is necessary.

Volunteers receive a free 2008 event T-shirt. Please call Kristi at 875-7006 or stop by the Steamboat Springs Visitor Center, 1255 South Lincoln Ave., to sign up.

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