Cut up your art
Your photo or art could be cut into 500 pieces to make the 16” x 20” jigsaw puzzle for Carbondale’s family-friendly fourth annual Puzzle & Pie Night on Feb. 23. Submission is free, open to all ages and you can submit more than one entry. Photos must be 1625 x 2025 pixels or have an aspect ratio of 4:5. Art must have a fourth-inch bleed and a resolution of 100-300 pixels per inch. Submissions must represent Carbondale. Email entries to mdonnelly@carbondaleco.net no later than Feb. 2. For more information, visit www.carbondalerec.com
Glenwood Chamber awards
Nominations are open for the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association’s annual community awards, honoring citizens and businesses for achievements in 2024. The awards include the Top Brass Outstanding Business of the Year, the Top Brass New Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, the ATHENA Leadership Award and the ATHENA Young Professional award. Winners will be honored at the chamber’s Annual Gala on Saturday, March 15 at the Hotel Colorado. The nomination deadline is Feb. 7. Nomination forms and info are available at glenwoodchamber.com/gal
Carbondale building codes
The Town of Carbondale Building Department wants your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to help update building codes. There will be a public open house on Jan. 30 from 2 to 6pm at Town Hall to ask questions and submit feedback before the codes are presented to the Board of Trustees. Find more information at www.carbondaleconnect.org and submit comments to building@carbondaleco.net
MAPped
The Town of Carbondale has prepared a final Mobility and Access Plan (MAP) and will present it to the Board of Town Trustees on Jan. 28. You can review previous project documents and information, at www.carbondaleconnect.org
Wolves released
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) completed the second release of gray wolves last weekend. At a Monday press conference, CPW director Jeff Davis said 29 gray wolves now roam the Western Slope, including eight females and seven males from Canada, five from the original Copper Creek Pack and nine existing wolves. Garfield County Commissioners Monday signed a letter, requesting no further gray wolf releases.
Citizens oppose new PUD
The proposed Nutrient Farms Planned Unit Development (PUD), a 1,136-acre agricultural mixed-use community at Riverbend between New Castle and Glenwood Springs, goes in front of the Garfield County Planning Commission on Jan. 29. In a press release, Friends of Canyon Creek (FCC), a citizens coalition, said approval of the PUD would have “a devastating effect on Canyon Creek and the surrounding community.” The project would use water from Canyon Creek for livestock and crops, which FCC fears would dry up Canyon Creek. Trout Unlimited, Aspen Valley Land Trust and Protect New Castle also oppose the project.
Quarry quietly quits
Rocky Mountain Industrials dismantled mining facilities at the limestone quarry above Glenwood Springs late last week. According to the Glenwood Springs Citizens Alliance, trucks hauling machinery and structures, including the signature green, silo-shaped hoppers, were seen leaving the property and heading west. The U.S. Interior Department recently put the kibosh on mining common variety minerals at the quarry.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Josie Cruz, Jack Green, Bear Matthews, Becca Rogers, Christine Hill Smith and Hone Williams (Jan. 23); Linda Lafferty and Marty Silverstein (Jan. 24); Felina Cruz (Jan. 25); Kitty Bearden, Brian Colley, Alli Powell, Kat Taylor and Arick Zeigel (Jan. 26); Kaleb Cook, Laura McCormick Grobler and Elizabeth Ritchie (Jan. 27); Greg Albrecht, Sharill Hawkins and Carly Rosenthal (Jan. 28); Molly DeMarr and Noah Scher (Jan. 29).
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Jamie Lowe, MD, a urologist at Valley View’s Rocky Mountain Urology Center, presents “Taking Control: Bladder Issues & Treatment for Women 101” as part of Valley View’s Women’s Health Series, on Zoom at noon. Register at www.tinyurl.com/VVWomensHealth
DIGITAL SAT
Basalt Library offers an intro to the SAT and resources for Spanish speakers from 4 to 5pm.
ESCAPE ROOM
Basalt Library invites all ages to take the Sherlock Holmes Escape Room challenge. Participants can sign up at the front desk in advance for a 30-minute time slot from 4 to 7pm.
LINCOLN CREEK 2.0
Last summer two graduate students from the University of Colorado Boulder conducted a comprehensive study of Lincoln Creek to evaluate the presence of rare earth elements and trace metals, and assess their implications for the creek’s ecological health. Athena Bolin and Adam Odorisio will present their findings at the Basalt Library at 5pm. Register at www.roaringfork.org/events
X GAMES
The 24th X Games Aspen will return to Buttermilk Mountain beginning tonight from 5 to 10pm and continuing through the weekend. Find all the details at www.xgames.com
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre shows “A Complete Unknown” at 7pm tonight, tomorrow, Wednesday and next Thursday at 7pm. The Sunday show is at 5pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
David Lawrence performs a solo show at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. For tickets, visit www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
‘PINK TO BLACK’
Thunder River Theatre and El Dorado present the first installment of “Pink to Black,” a new immersive concert series, featuring the Triptides. DJ Pinto opens the show at 7pm. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
BANK & HARRIMAN
Chris Bank and Hap Harriman perform at Heather’s from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
TACAWMEDY
Comedian Rory Scovel entertains at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
‘AIDA’
Aspen Film presents a screening of “Aida,” the opera, at the AF Isis Theatre at 10:30am.
APRÉS AT TACAW
In partnership with Aspen Historical Society, TACAW hosts family-friendly vintage ski films and an ‘80s-themed dance party. This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 4pm and the films begin at 5pm.
NORTHERN LIGHT
BenFeng Music Productions presents “Northern Light: An Intimate Evening of Nordic Music” at the Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch at 7pm, featuring violinists Sandra Wong (also playing the nyckelharpa) and MinTze Wu, storyteller Camille Moore and special guest Sarah Graf, basso continuo. Tickets are free for youth under 18; find more at www.benfengmusicproductions.org
THUNDERCHAT
Thunder River Theatre presents its first “Thunderchat” with keynote speaker Mandy Moore at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
NORDIC DEMO DAY
Independence Run & Hike invites folks to demo nordic skiing equipment at Spring Gulch from 8:30am to 1pm. Call 970-704-0909 for more info and to reserve gear in advance.
POND REFLECTIONS
A Spiritual Center presents “Deep Pond Reflection of Heaven on Earth” — a video of beautiful imagery accompanied with narration of spiritual principles — at Room 31 in the Third Street Center from 10 to 11:30am.
PRENATAL/POSTPARTUM
Kerrie Martin, a holistic perinatal consultant, hosts a workshop for pregnant women and postpartum mamas, as well as those contemplating motherhood, at True Nature from 10am to 4pm. Babies are welcome. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
MONDAY, JANUARY 27
YOGA IS MEDICINE
Laura Post teaches a free yoga class at the Basalt Library from 10:15 to 11:15am.
HOBBY TIME
The Basalt Library welcomes middle and high schoolers to learn the art of microwave mug cooking from 4 to 5pm.
COEXISTENCE WORKS
The Sierra Club, International Wildlife Coexistence Network and Colorado Wild present on peaceful coexistence between humans, livestock and wolves at the Glenwood Springs Library from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28
WALDORF TOUR
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork invites parents of prospective students to tour their 13-acre campus and ask questions. RFVP at bit.ly/wsrfjantour
PAWS TO READ
Young readers are welcome to practice reading with a friendly therapy dog at the Basalt Library in 15-minute increments, from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
MORTALITY
True Nature offers a conversation on mortality with Akaljeet Khalsa at 4pm. Register for free at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
FROSTBITE FRIGHTS
Basalt Library invites moviegoers 13 and older to come in from the cold and enjoy a scary movie with popcorn and beverages from 4:30 to 6pm.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club gathers in The Launchpad’s R2 Gallery among the Valley Visual Art Show exhibit, from 6:30pm onward.
WILD PERSPECTIVES
ACES presents Maurizio Raselli, a PhD student at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, presenting about André Roch, a Swiss mountaineer, scientist and skier, at The Collective Snowmass at 6:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
COMPUTER MYSTERIES
The Basalt Library helps patrons understand “cryptic computer messages” and how to search for missing documents from 5 to 6pm.
POTBELLY PERSPECTIVES
ACES presents “Seeing all the Cats” with Chris Daniels, a wildlife enthusiast from Snowmass Village, at the Pitkin County Library at 6pm. Register for free at www.aspennature.org
LEWIS & COLE
Roberta Lewis and Steve Cole serenade Heather’s in Basalt from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
‘I’M STILL HERE’
Aspen Film’s indie showcase screens “I’m Still Here” at the AF Isis Theatre at 7pm.
SOPRIS SISTERS
Steve’s Guitars welcomes The Sopris Sisters for a performance at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
DOGS IN A PILE
TACAW gets groovy with Dogs in a Pile at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
NOCHE PARA FAMILIAS
The Basalt Library hosts a night for Spanish-speaking families to learn about library resources and offer suggestions from 5 to 6:30pm.
SMOKIN’ AND ROCKIN’
Smokin’ Joe and Rockin’ Randall perform at Heather’s in Basalt from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
AUSTIN SKALECKI
Steve’s Guitars presents Austin Skalecki at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
SOUND JOURNEY
Dr. Zachary and Krista Cashin present a monthly sound journey in True Nature’s Kiva from 6:30 to 8pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
HONKY TONK
TACAW hosts Honky Tonk Night with the Caleb Dean Band beginning at 8:30pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
RANDOM CONVERSATION
The Art of Random Conversations returns to the Carbondale Library from 6 to 7:30pm. “Push your comfort zone and follow thought-provoking questions that allow you to connect deeply with whomever is sitting next to you.”
ONGOING
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The Meeting Place in Carbondale (981 Cowen Drive) offers “Hole in the Donut AA,” Monday through Saturday at 6:45am, plus “Daily Reprieve” at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Find a full schedule at www.meetingplacecarbondale.org
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club meets at the Carbondale Library every Monday at 1:30pm.
AIKIDO
Crystal River Aikikai offers aikido training at 13 Moons Ranch for adults and teens on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30pm and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Kids classes are on Mondays from 4 to 5pm and Wednesdays from 4 to 5pm. Get your first class for free with an RSVP at www.crystalriveraikikai.com
ENGLISH IN ACTION
Volunteer English tutors and developing learners meet for informal conversational practice at the Carbondale Library every Monday at 6:30pm. Interested in becoming a tutor? Email angela@englishinaction.org or call 970-963-9200.
MONDAY MEDITATION
Roaring Fork Insight guides a weekly meditation group meeting at the Third Street Center (Room 31) from 7 to 8:30pm.
BABY STORYTIME
The Carbondale Library hosts baby storytime at 9:30am on Tuesdays.
RAISING A READER
Basalt Library hosts an hour of storytime, activities and snacks Tuesdays at 10:30am.
CRIBBAGE
Whether you’ve played for years or are looking to learn, stop by the Carbondale Rec Center from 4 to 5pm Tuesday nights. Bring snacks or non-alcoholic drinks to share! Visit www.carbondalerec.com for more info.
YARN GROUP
Basalt Library hosts a weekly yarn group on Tuesdays at 5pm. All are welcome.
BIKE PROJECT
The Carbondale Bike Project Shop helps people repair their bicycles on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 6pm and Sundays from noon to 6pm on the east side of Third Street Center.
SENIOR LUNCH
Every Wednesday at noon, Garfield County Senior Programs provides a nutritious meal for seniors at The Orchard. To reserve a place at the table, call 970-665-0041.
COSECHA TEXTILES
Textile enthusiasts are invited to a monthly workshop at Cosecha Textiles (95 Red Dog Road) every first Wednesday from 4 to 9pm. Register at www.cosechatextiles.com
SPANISH CLUB
Practice Spanish and enjoy specials at Bodegón in Carbondale every Wednesday from 5 to 7pm.
ASK A LAWYER
Alpine Legal Services offers a hotline clinic on Wednesdays from 5 to 7pm. Call 970-368-2246 and visit alpinelegalservices.org for the schedule of dates by legal topic.
‘SOURCE DIALOGUES’
Gary Springfield, author of “Source Dialogues: The Miracle Mechanism of Manifestation,” discusses the tenants of his book via a livestream at the Third Street Center every second and fourth Wednesday at 6:30pm.
CANCER CARE
The Calaway-Young Cancer Center at Valley View Hospital offers yoga for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers at 9:15am on Thursdays. Then, the Walk and Talk cancer support group meets at 11am at the chapel in the cancer center.
WIGGLES OUT
Toddlers and preschoolers get their wiggles out at the Carbondale Library on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30am.
GERI-FIT
The Carbondale Library hosts an older-adult fitness class every Thursday through Feb. 27 at 12:15pm. Call 970-625-5282 ext. 3084 to register. UNDER THE SUN
Join Sopris Sun correspondents and guests for “Everything Under The Sun,” airing every Thursday on KDNK at 4pm.