Primary projections
Jeff Hurd, a Grand Junction attorney, has come out on top in the Republican primary to represent Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. Hurd will face Democrat Adam Frisch in the November general election. Frisch congratulated Hurd in a press release, saying, “My hat always goes off to anyone who is willing to stand up to represent their country and community,” adding, “The last thing our district needs is another corporate lawyer funded by corporate PAC money.” Lauren Boebert, our district’s current representative, ran instead for the 4th Congressional District and won that primary. In Eagle County news, it appears that Tom Boyd has won the District 2 commissioner seat over Sarah Hymes by a narrow margin.
Friends of Fair
Carbondale Arts needs friends of the fair to sign up to volunteer and help pull off the 53rd Annual Mountain Fair. Volunteerism is a pillar of this Carbondale tradition, not to mention that it’s a whole lot of fun. This year, businesses can become volunteer sponsors by signing up four individuals (or more) with the Green Team or Peace Patrol. Visit www.carbondalearts.com/mountain-fair for more details and a list of volunteer options to choose from.
Three Mile fire
The Glenwood Spring Fire Department was called to a structure fire on County Road 127 (Three Mile Road) at 1:50am on June 24. The fire engulfed the home’s second story deck and part of its interior and spread to the surrounding vegetation. However, crews were able to extinguish the fire within 20 minutes. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. The occupants, who will not be able to return to the home in its current state, are working with the Red Cross moving forward.
Wolf pup(s)
On June 18, Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists confirmed that at least one wolf pup was born in Grand County. Although only one was confirmed, it is possible that other pups are present as litters commonly include four to six pups. According to a press release, “Because these wolves have successfully reproduced, they are officially considered a pack,” and have been dubbed the “Copper Creek Pack.” For more information about wolves in Colorado, visit www.tinyurl.com/wolvesinColorado
Water rebates
As with Carbondale’s Bee Friendly initiative, the City of Glenwood Springs is offering rebates for up to $2,000 when people replace their turf with water-smart landscape designs. Rebates are also available for City water users when they upgrade to appliances and fixtures that limit water waste, including faucets, toilets, washing machines and more. For more information, visit www.garfieldcleanenergy.org/gwsw-rebates
Community service award
The Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) is seeking nominations for its Second Annual Lisa Detweiler Service Award. Detweiler worked at the New Castle Library, was bilingual and had a penchant for community service and an appreciation of diversity. A successful nominee should demonstrate “extraordinary service to the local Garfield County community,” can be of any age or background and must live in Garfield County. Nominations are due July 31 and the award winner will be announced during GCPLD’s Hispanic Heritage Festival in September. Submit a nomination at www.tinyurl.com/LisaDetweilerAward
The Meeting Place
The Meeting Place, a nonprofit recovery meeting mecca in Carbondale, is seeking additional board members passionate about recovery. Those interested can email info@meetingplacecarbondale.org
Fair flashmob
Have you ever wanted to be part of a live Flashmob? Well, now is your chance. You are invited to join Bonedale Flashmob for the 2024 Carbondale Mountain Fair Flashmob. No experience is necessary and the only requirement is to have fun! Contact Alexandra Jerkunica at 970-379-2187 for more information.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Roberto de Leon, Erica Pincomb and Colton Mesner (June 27); Michael Black, Adele Craft, Niki Delson, Erin Galbreath, Jeff Isaacson, Claire de L’Arbre and Beth Mulry (June 28); Zuleika Pevec, Patty Phelan and Drew Sorenson (June 29); Erin Rigney and John Stickney (June 30); Cory Feldman, John Matchael, Jax Moss and Kyle Obuhanick (July 1); Staci Dickerson, Jeanie Chestnutt, Giana Grossman-Loiola, Dean Harding, Miranda Hyer, Bruce Kirk and Laurie Loeb (July 2); Katie Jones, Maggie Jones, Tony Mendez, Dani Ott, Cindy Sadlowski, Sissy Sutro and Luke Turner (July 3).
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THURSDAY, JUNE 27
SHAKESPEARE
A troupe of high schoolers perform Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Hurst Theatre Lobby at 10am today, tomorrow and Saturday. More info at www.theatreaspen.org
TEEN YOGA
The Basalt Library hosts a yoga session for teens at the library from 1 to 2pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
ASPEN PRIDE
The City of Aspen, Aspen One, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association and the Aspen Music Festival and School host the second Community Pride Celebration at the Klein Music Tent from 4 to 7pm. More info at www.aspenmusicfestival.com
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Aspen Theatre’s run of “Steel Magnolias” continues at the Hurst Theatre with just five more performances: today at 4pm and 8pm, tomorrow at 7:30pm and Saturday, June 29 at 4 and 8pm.
ENNEAGRAM
Lori Mueller teaches all about the enneagram from 5:30 to 7:30pm at True Nature. To register, visit www.truenaturehealingarts.com
ADVENTURE STORYTIME
Locals share their adventure stories around a campfire at the Basalt Library from 5 to 7pm. Come with a story of your own and hear a plethora of others. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
TACAW GALA
Robert Randolph headlines TACAW’s fundraiser gala which begins with a cocktail reception at 5pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“The Bikeriders” shows at the Crystal Theatre tonight, tomorrow, Saturday, Wednesday and next Thursday at 7:30pm. The Sunday matinee is at 5pm.
POTUS
This weekend is your last chance to catch Thunder River Theatre Company’s production of “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” with 7:30pm runs tonight, tomorrow and Saturday and a Sunday matinee at 2pm.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
GARDEN TOUR
Take a tour of True Nature’s Peace Garden from 8 to 8:45am. RSVP at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
MARBLE EXTRAVAGANZA
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers hosts a weekend campout in Marble replete with stewardship projects, learning opportunities and fun times hanging out. It begins at 9am today and concludes on Sunday at 3pm. Register for free at www.rfov.org
TWEEN TIME
The Carbondale Library invites 8 to 13-year-olds to Tween Time on Fridays from 2 to 3pm in June and July. This week, participants partake in a scavenger hunt.
SHAKESPEARE IN BASALT
Theatre Aspen’s high school ensemble performs Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on the lawn of the Basalt Library at 3:30pm. All are welcome to this free performance.
BEE FRIENDLY
Join Bee Friendly Carbondale at the historic Thompson House (301 Lewies Lane) to help tend to the new native pollinator garden and learn about native plant maintenance.
VETERANS FILM
WildWalkers presents “H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Our Veterans” at the Isis Theater in Aspen at 5pm. A panel discussion will follow. To learn more, email natasha@windwalkers.org or call 970-963-2909.
INDIGENOUS WISDOM
The Town of Eagle and the Tipi Raisers present the Indigenous Wisdom Gathering starting at 5pm today and continuing through the weekend at Eagle Town Park. Visit www.tinyurl.com/IndigenousWisdominEagle for more info and a list of events. All are welcome.
VALLE MUSICO
Valle Musico performs jazz at Triangle Park in Willits at 5:30pm.
NEW CASTLE SOCIAL
THe New Castle Chamber of Commerce hosts its second annual Summer Block Party at Burning Mountain Park with live music, food and drinks from 5:30 to 9pm.
SOUND HEALING
Zachary Cashin takes attendees on a vibrational sound healing journey at the Third Street Center at 7pm. More info at www.tcfhf.org
ERIK STUCKY
Steve’s Guitars presents Erik Stucky at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
YOGA AND SOUND
True Nature hosts Metamorphosize, a half-day retreat combining movement with voice from 10am to 2:30pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
LAURA PRITCHETT
Award-winning Colorado author Laura Pritchett presents her newest novel, “Playing with Wildfire,” at the Carbondale Library at 10am.
SOL DEL VALLE
Sol del Valle hosts a relaunch party at the Glenwood Springs Library from 4 to 8pm with food and music. The event is free and open to all.
SOLDER CENTER
Heather Swan, a naturalist, artist and educator, presents “The Need for Interconnection” free at the Aspen Chapel from 5 to 6:30pm. She will then host a full-day writing workshop at the Soldner Center on Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Registration and details at www.soldnercenter.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 30
REALIGN RELATIONSHIPS
Meghan and Jamie Gilroy lead a half-day retreat focused on realigning and strengthening partnerships (romantic and otherwise) from 10am to 2pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
SUNDAY SESSIONS
KDNK DJs Saranade and Leslie Johnson spin downtempo and acid jazz music at El Dorado from 4 to 7pm.
MONDAY, JULY 1
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting club convenes at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
WEED PULL
Carbondale Arts summons volunteers to tend to the Latino Folk Art Garden and DeRail Park along the Rio Grande ARTway from 5 to 7pm. “Bring gloves and your favorite gardening gear.”
MONDAY MEDITATION
Roaring Fork Insight hosts a meditation session at 13 Moons Ranch, south of Carbondale, at 7pm. More info and registration at www.roaringforkinsight.org
TUESDAY, JULY 2
MR. TAP
John “Mr. Tap” Williams performs and teaches tap dancing basics to youngsters and their families at 10:30am at the Basalt Library.
‘STANDBY, ME’
As part of its Cabaret Summer Series, Theatre Aspen invites Julie Benko to share, through song and dance, about her journey to Broadway stardom in this original production, “Standby, Me,” at the Hotel Jerome at noon. Tickets and more info at www.theatreaspen.org
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Celebrate the halfway point of Garfield County Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge with an ice cream social at the Carbondale Library at 1pm.
YARN GROUP
Knitters and crocheters share projects and pointers at the Basalt Library at 5pm.
THE BIG FIVE
The Big Five, hosted by HeadQuarters in Basalt, helps participants leverage the power of their nervous system to boost mental fitness, emotional well-being and overall health every first and final Tuesday of the month at 6pm. More info at www.headq.org
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
SNACK TIME
Basalt Library offers a snack kit for kids and teens on Wednesdays featuring a snack from a different country each week, along with fun facts about that country and a snack review sheet. Available while supplies last.
TUNES & TALES
Aspen Music Festival and School musicians perform while a children’s librarian reads stories at Basalt Library from 10:30 to 11:30am.
BOOK CLUB
Basalt Library hosts its first-Wednesday book club, discussing no book in particular, from noon to 2pm.
ASPEN FILM
“Janet Planet” shows at the Isis Theatre in Aspen at 7:30pm as part of Aspen Film’s Indie Showcase.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Steve’s Guitars presents David Lawrence & The Spoonful at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
THURSDAY, JULY 4
FOURTH OF JULY
Redstone celebrates Fourth of July beginning at 9:30am with homemade pies and pastries for sale in front of the museum. The parade begins at noon and the Ducky Derby on Coal Creek is at 2pm. The Redstone General Store will sell burgers, root beer floats and empanadas.
TRIBUTE TO VETERANS
Valley Veterans Parade Committee invites all veterans and active duty military to join Aspen’s Fourth of July parade meeting at Paepcke Park at 10am. For details, call 970-948-8278.
CARBONDALE PARADE
Carbondale celebrates July 4 with a “real old fashioned family parade” down Main Street at 10:30am. All kids are welcome to join in the parade. Staging will begin at 10am at the corner of 2nd and Main.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Glenwood Springs hosts Independence Day festivities at Two Rivers Park from 4:30 to 9:30pm with live music and a laser show!
MEN’S GROUP
HeadQuarters in Basalt hosts a free gathering for men 18+ to gather sincerely and share from the heart, 6 to 7:30pm.
FRIDAY, JULY 5
RAPTOR FAIR
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosts its annual Raptor Fair at Hallam Lake from 3 to 5pm.
FIRST FRIDAY
Local bands perform at Chacos Park in Carbondale beginning at 5pm for the annual Mount Sopris Music Festival. Carbondale Arts will have an opening reception for “Porcelain Quilts” by Dara Hartman and “Grounding” by Molly Frantz and Louise Deroualle from 5 to 7pm. The Carbondale Clay Center presents “Flora/Fauna” from 6 to 8pm.
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION
The Ann Korologos Gallery in Basalt hosts an opening reception for “Reflecting Light” featuring plein air painters Len Chmiel and Dan Young from 5 to 7pm.
‘LEGALLY BLOND’
Theatre Aspen presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” running through July 27. Tonight’s show is at 7:30pm. Find tickets at www.theatreaspen.org
DIRTY TURKEYS
The Dirty Turkeys perform music at the Black Nugget at 9pm.