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Father, daughter ball tonight

Craig Christian Church, 960 W. Victory Way, hosts a father and daughter ball from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today.

The event costs $7 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the church office.

The ball is open to all fathers and daughters.

For more information, call 824-6024.

Board of Appeals members sought

The City of Craig is accepting applications for two open positions on the city’s Board of Appeals.

Letters of intent should be sent to the Community Development Department, 300 W. Fourth St., Craig, 81625. Letters are due by 5 p.m. today.

The Craig City Council will consider appointment at its regular meeting Feb. 28.

For more information, call Community Development Director David Costa at 826-2013.

Teacher of the Year nominations sought

The Craig Daily Press is seeking nominations for its 2011-12 Teacher of the Year.

This is the seventh year the Daily Press will honor an area teacher for his or her commitment to students and for encouraging them to think outside the box.

Past recipients are Amy Pottinger, Rosie Crosthwaite, Sylvia Duncan, Deb Frazier, John Bolton and Cheryl Arnett.

To nominate a teacher, visit www.craigdailypress.com/submit/teacher/.

The deadline to submit entries is 5 p.m. April 27.

For more information, call Bridget Manley at (970) 875-1793 or email her at bmanley@craigdailypress.com.

Mardi Gras dance, dinner today

St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St., will host a Mardi Gras dinner and dance tonight.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Music and dancing takes place from 7 to 10 p.m.

Tickets cost $15 for adults and $6 for children 5 to 12 years old. Children 4 and younger enter free.

Tickets are available at the church office or at KS Kreations, 523 Yampa Ave.

Proceeds benefit church community support programs.

For more information, call the church at 824-5330.