Summit County Hapenings this Week

Breckenridge Montessori Cash Party set for Saturday

Want to win $10,000? Breckenridge Montessori is hosting its first Cash Party on Saturday with a chance of winning $10,000. We will pull tickets out of a bin, and every 10th ticket will be given a prize. The last ticket pulled out will win $10,000! Only 300 tickets will be sold. The Pine Beatles will be playing live. Tickets are only $100 and admit two to the event which includes dinner. Prizes include: two Epic season passes, an A-Basin season pass, round of golf for four, restaurant gift certificates (Hearthstone, Briar Rose, Blue River Bistro, Mountain Flying Fish, Relish), spa services, Breck rec center adult 25 punch pass, rafting, wine tasting and more. You do not need to be present to win. For more info or to purchase tix, visit http://www.breckenridgemontessori.com/ or call (970) 547-7661.

Teen reading program kicks off Friday

Here's your chance to enjoy getting lost in a great story, while earning the opportunity to win an iPod Touch! The Summit County Libraries would like to invite all students who will be in middle or high school this fall to participate in the Teen Summer Reading Program.

This year's knight-and-dragon themed program begins Friday when students may register at any Summit County Library. Each student will receive a goody bag with candy, games, reading game card, and an invitation to the dragon party July 28. Each eight hours read earns a free paperback book and an entry into the grand prize drawing to win an iPod Touch.

Get involved in all that the Summit County Libraries has to offer this summer! To learn more about the many events and services available for children, teens and adults, please visit the website at http://www.summitcountylibraries.org/; add our Facebook page to your favorites, follow us on Twitter (@summitlibraries) or simply come by and check with us at any of our three locations, in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.

Farewell party for Tom Dickey Saturday in Frisco

Tom Dickey is retiring after 22 years of coaching and teaching in Summit County. Join him for a farewell party on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at Byron Walter Park in Frisco.

Safe Summer Kick Off set for Saturday in Silverthorne

The 11th Annual Safe Summer Kick Off is Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Silverthorne Elementary.

This is a great way to kick off the summer! There will be free giveaways of safety equipment, fingerprinting for children, helmet decorating, music and fun activities and a chance to take a tour of emergency service vehicles. There will be a car seat inspection area to check for proper fit and safety by certified technicians. With a donation, new car seats will be available.

To enter the essay contest for the bike giveaway, children need to complete an essay which they can get at the Silverthorne Police Department or www.silver

thorne.org. Completed essays may be dropped off at the police department during business hours by Friday, or at the event. The essay will be the child's entry ticket for the raffles. Bikes will be raffled off throughout the day of the event. The earlier children turn in essays, the more chances they have to win. If anyone has questions or would like to make a donation, they can contact the Silverthorne PD at (970) 262-7320.

Volunteers needed for the Summit of Bluegrass and Brews Festival

The Summit of Bluegrass and Brews is looking for volunteers to help on June 24, and June 25, with this year's festival. Volunteers of any age are needed for set up, break down and general help. Volunteers 21 or older are needed for serving. Shifts are 3-4 hours and volunteers are needed Friday evening and throughout the day and evening on Saturday.

For more info, contact Kelly at (970) 368-5550 or volunteer@dillondba.org.

High Country Healthcare thanks nurse midwife for service

High Country Healthcare OB/GYN would like to announce that Heather Boucher, CNM, nurse midwife has to take a sabbatical from the practice. She intends to seek adventures outside the state and to travel the world. Boucher brought midwifery to Summit County in 2005. She has been an integral part of High Country Healthcare OB/GYN's mission to provide quality patient care. One of her successes is the Centering in Pregnancy Program. Centering in Pregnancy is a nationally recognized and acclaimed model of care that empowers women and provides them with peer support during pregnancy and beyond. We would like to thank Heather for her years of service to the women and families in our community. The staff and doctors at High Country Healthcare wish her safe and adventurous travels, with hopes that she will return to Summit County soon. Thank you Heather.