There are a couple of contests for a few good causes in Northern California. Robin Swanson points out a vote for a remodeling of Butte Humane Society worth up to $1 Million.  Vote Early, Vote Often!

On a slightly different note, the Weaverville Fire Department is a finalist for a brand spanking new fire truck. They wrote an essay in the form of a love letter to the truck playing on the area’s gold rush history. It’s pretty funny, and it needs your vote. Vote Here.