Volunteer at TRTC
Carbondale’s Thunder River Theatre Company is celebrating 30 years of offering award-winning theatre to the community. Opening the season is Sam Shepard’s “True West,” which runs through Sept. 14. The late Lon Winston, TRTC’s founder, directed the play in 1995 as part of the Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities (now Carbondale Arts). And you can be part of putting on the show by signing up to volunteer! Volunteers get a free ticket to the performance. More information is at www.thunderrivertheatre.com/volunteer
Carbondale brush fire
Three small brush fires in the median of Highway 82 between Mile Markers 10 and 11 near Carbondale closed the highway at about 4:30pm on Sept. 1. The fires were quickly contained and the road re-opened about an hour later. The total area burned was less than one acre. The fire is under investigation.
Mobile home support
Last week, the Basalt Town Council committed another $100,000 toward the purchase of the Aspen-Basalt and Mountain Valley mobile home parks. In July, the council voted to contribute $500,000. The Aspen Times reported that the Pitkin County Board of Commissioners also increased the county’s contribution last week by $250,000, bringing its total commitment to $3.25 million to date.
Deck the Walls
Only 113 days until Christmas! And Carbondale Arts is taking applications for the Deck the Walls Holiday Market. Every holiday season, the Carbondale Arts gallery transforms into a Christmas market filled with local and regional artisan goods. This year’s event opens Nov. 14 and runs through Dec. 24. Applications are open through Sept. 22. To apply, visit www.carbondalearts.com
Church to LIFT-UP
Several area churches are encouraging folks to make donations of food to LIFT-UP during the month of September. Collection bins will be set up at St. Mary of the Crown and The Orchard in Carbondale; St. Peter’s of the Valley and St. Vincent in Basalt; and St. Stephen in Glenwood Springs. According to LIFT-UP, the most popular items are canned fruits and vegetables, rice, beans, ramen, peanut butter, jelly, dry potatoes, mac and cheese, shelf-stable milk, cereal, crackers, nuts, snack items, flour and masa.
Wildfires updates
The Derby Fire, burning north of Dotsero, is at 5,475 acres and is 23% contained. The Lee Fire, between Rifle and Meeker, has burned 137,758 acres and, as of Sunday, Sept.1, is 99% contained. The Elk Fire near Meeker is 100% contained and burned 14,518 acres. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect in Pitkin and Garfield counties, Gunnison County, the White River National Forest (except for the Dillon Ranger District) and Bureau of Land Management lands within the Colorado River Valley Field Office’s jurisdiction.
Bear-proofing boost
Several Roaring Fork and Crystal River Valley neighborhoods will be better bear-proofed this fall. Local recipients of the state’s Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Grants included: $68,000 to Aspen’s Ute Condos, $22,000 to Holland Hills Townhomes and $9,000 to Redstone Water and Sanitation — all for various bear-proof trash enclosures. The City of Glenwood Springs received $58,000 to offer a reimbursement program to residents who want to upgrade to bear-resistant trash receptacles. Distributions across the state totaled close to $1 million.
Conservation and recreation survey
The Roaring Fork Outdoor Coalition (RFOC) encourages locals to take a survey to help identify regional conservation and recreation priorities for Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield counties. RFOC is a group of local, state and federal partners working together to develop a conservation and recreation plan for the Roaring Fork Watershed. You can find the survey at www.tinyurl.com/RFOCsurvey through Sept. 14.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Terry Kirk, Andrea Slaphake and Ralph Pitt (Sept. 4); Heather Craven, Stephanie Dibacco and Janelle Johnson (Sept. 5); Linda Bishop, Brisella Escalante, Ben Hoffmann, Randy Lowenthal, Lora Meraz, Jesse Payne, Peter Robinson, Nancy Taylor, Haley Thompson and Mindy White (Sept. 6); Gabriela Alvarez Espinoza, Richard Hart and Mario Tarin (Sept. 7); Jane Bachrach, Janet Boyle, John Bruna, Tris and Tag Speaker, Whitney Will and Halle Zander (Sept. 8); Ben Bohmfalk, Clay Hawkins, Kathleen Shannon and Annie Worley (Sept. 9); John Colson, Suzanne Fitzgerald, Brent and Brian Perkins and Aimee Yllanes (Sept. 10).
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
BUILDING SYMPOSIUM
The first annual Colorado Building Symposium West takes place at the Glenwood Springs Library today and tomorrow. For a schedule and details, visit www.tinyurl.com/BuildingSymposiumGWS
ELECTRIC VEHICLES 101
With federal electric vehicle incentives set to expire, Clean Energy Economy for the Region and Drive Clean Colorado offer two back-to-back events: a “pizza-fueled” workshop today at the Third Street Center, from 4 to 7pm, and a test-driving event tomorrow at the Town Hall parking lot from 3 to 7pm. More details at cleanenergyeconomy.net/recharge
MEET PETE
Meet Aspen city manager finalist Pete Strecker at The Vault from 4 to 6pm.
MEN’S GROUP
The Common Roots men’s group discusses this month’s theme, “emotional bank account,” from 6 to 7:30pm at HeadQuarters in Basalt. For details, visit www.headq.org All who identify as men are welcome.
‘MUSIC DU JOUR’
BenFeng Music Productions presents “Music du Jour” — “an evening of original compositions celebrating our time and our stories” — at the Old Thompson Barn at 7pm. For details, visit www.benfengmusicproductions.org
‘BILL’S ROOM’
William H. Macy hosts the second ‘Bill’s Room’ at TACAW, an evening of songs and stories with guests Natalie Spears and Frank Martin, at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
BONEDALE BALLET
Bonedale Ballet instructs 3 to 5 year olds at the Launchpad from 10:30 to 11:15am on Fridays through Oct. 17. For details, call at 970-379 2187.
MUSIC UNDER THE BRIDGE
The Hell Roaring String Band performs at Bethel Plaza, under the Grand Avenue Bridge in Glenwood Springs, from 4:30 to 7:30pm.
BONEDALE FLEA
The inaugural Bonedale Flea opens on First Friday, from 5 to 8pm, featuring a variety of local makers, vintage goods and culinary delights. Catch live music by Tommy the Animal at Chacos Park, DJ sets by KDNK, street buskers and offerings from local businesses. Carbondale Arts needs volunteers for the event; sign up at www.carbondalearts.com/first-friday
TRUE NATURE FIRST FRIDAY
Connect with community and sip select wines and beers at True Nature’s Peace Garden from 6:30 to 8pm.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
SUPERHERO RUN
Court Appointed Special Advocates hosts its seventh annual CASA Superhero Run 5K, in support of children who have been abused or neglected, starting at 8am at Two Rivers Park. More details at www.tinyurl.com/CASARun
YARD WASTE DROP-OFF
Dispose of yard waste at the dirt lot across from Carbondale Town Hall from 9am to noon today and Sept. 20. Bring proof of residency.
ALEX EDELMAN
Critically acclaimed comedian Alex Edelman performs at the Wheeler Opera House at 8pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
MEDITATION AT TRUE NATURE
True Nature hosts the Self-Realization Fellowship’s monthly meditation session from 9 to 10:30am. More details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
GRANDPARENTS DAY & CLAY
Celebrate Grandparents Day by creating ceramic art with your grands at the Carbondale Clay Center from 10am to noon. Register at www.tinyurl.com/GrandsClayDay
SPIRIT CONVERSATIONS
“Ponder with other truth seekers” at A Spiritual Center, room 31 of the Third Street Center, from 10 to 11:30am.
SHAMANIC JOURNEYING
Shamanic healer Meghan Gilroy guides a day-long retreat where attendees gain clarity, without the means of psychedelics, at True Nature from 10am to 4pm. This retreat is ideal for empaths, coaches, healers and seekers. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
‘THE MANE EVENT’
Head on up to the Snowmass Rodeo Grounds for “The Mane Event,” featuring a collection of equine demonstrations, from horse shoeing to trick riding, from 11am to 2pm. More details at www.gosnowmass.com
ART OF CONVERSATIONS
Pick up a meaningful conversation with a stranger at the Carbondale Library from 6 to 7pm every first Sunday.
ECSTATIC DANCE
The Heart Barn at 13 Moons Ranch, south of Carbondale, hosts an ecstatic dance, featuring DJ Lydia Bain, at 6pm. For details, email alyahowe@me.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
‘PLAYFUL POTTERY’
Shana Salaff’s solo exhibit, “Playful Pottery,” will be on display at Main Street Gallery & The Framer through Oct. 25. More details at www.carbondaleclay.org
BUDDY CLASSIC
The annual Buddy Classic Golf Tournament, benefiting the Buddy Program, kicks off at Ironbridge Golf Course at 11am and wraps up with post-tournament cocktails and appetizers from 4 to 6pm. Arrive as early as 9:30am to practice your swing. Register at www.buddyprogram.org/buddyclassic
BONEDALE BALLET
Bonedale Ballet is offering beginning classes every Monday through Oct. 13, 4 to 5pm, at the Third Street Center. For details, call 970-379-2187.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
YOGA AT THE LIBRARY
Devika Gurung guides a yoga session at the Carbondale Library from 7:30 to 8:30am. Beginners welcome.
ART OF YOGA
The Powers Arts Center hosts a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session from 10 to 11am. For details, call 970-963-4445.
INTRO TO YOUTUBE
Learn the nuances of posting videos to YouTube and how to limit or increase viewership at the Basalt Library from 2:30 to 3:30pm.
CODING CLUB
Seventh through 10th graders are invited to Aspen Science Center’s Coding Club at the Carbondale Library today and Sept. 23 from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
MIREYA MAYOR
World-renowned scientist and National Geographic explorer Mireya Mayor speaks at the Wheeler Opera House from 7 to 8:30pm. Tickets at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
CREATIVE WRITING
Jessica Amber Barnum guides a creative writing club for kids at the Basalt Library, 3:45 to 4:45pm, today and Sept. 24. Barnum then heads to Glenwood Springs Library for sessions, 2:30 to 3:30pm, on Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 12 and Dec. 17. For details, call the library at 970-945-5958.
SING FOR JUSTICE
Folks gather every Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:30pm, to sing songs inspired by social justice and environmentalism at the Third Street Center.
RESISTANCE GATHERING
Mountain Action Indivisible hosts a “Community Resistance Gathering” imparting on participants the dos and don’ts of hosting like gatherings intended to “develop action plans for local resistance,” at the Third Street Center from 6 to 8pm.
PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE
Country-rock band Pure Prairie League performs at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
NONFICTION BOOK CLUB
The Nonfiction Book Club discusses books about sports and athletes at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3pm. For details, call the library at 970-963-2889.
BANNED BOOK CLUB
The Banned Book Club discusses “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou at the Basalt Library from 4 to 5pm.
SPANISH CLASS
Colorado Mountain College begins a multiweek storytelling and conversational Spanish class at the Carbondale campus on Fridays, 5 to 7pm, through Nov. 13. More details at www.coloradomtn.edu/community-education
BACK TO SCHOOL
Parents are invited to FocusedKids’ virtual workshop, “From Chaos to Calm: Back to School Routines that Actually Work,” from 7 to 8pm. Register at www.focusedkids.org
CHAPARELLE
Chaparelle — “a harmonious union” of singer-songwriters Zella Day and Jesse Woods — performs with Harley Ellis at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
MUSIC UNDER THE BRIDGE
Local Celtic band Oran Mor performs at Bethel Plaza, under the Grand Avenue Bridge in Glenwood Springs, from 4:30 to 7:30pm.
LIT ON THE LAWN
Listen to some music and hang out with fellow book lovers on the lawn of the Basalt Library from 5 to 7pm. Bring whatever you’re reading!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
‘FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE’
Aspen Public Radio presents “Frontiers of Knowledge,” — “a gathering of world-renowned scientists, philosophers and visionaries” — at the Wheeler Opera House from 9am to 5pm. For details, visit www.frontiersofknowledge.org
LATINO CONSERVATION
In recognition of Latino Conservation Week, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers hosts a restoration project at Veltus Park in Glenwood Springs from 9am to 3pm. Register at www.rfov.org
ART, HEALING & HOPE
Sheri Gaynor, in partnership with the HeadQuarters, guides an art class meant to be healing and fun at The Art Base from 9:30 to 11:30am. Register at www.theartbase.org
TAI CHI FOR KIDS
Author Cari Shurman introduces her new book, “Tai Chi for Kids,” and guides a movement session for elementary students and their adults at the Carbondale Library at 4pm. For details, call the library at 970-963-2889.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
FILOHA MEADOWS
Help control invasive plants, for the sake of native stream orchids, at Filoha Meadows with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers from 8:30am to 3pm. Register at www.rfov.org
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
TEACHER WORKSHOP
Focused Kids hosts an online workshop for teachers who’ll “discover how FocusedKids’ brain-based social emotional learning method can foster focus, reduce disruptions and create [a] calm, engaged learning environment” from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Register at www.focusedkids.org
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
GRIEF SUPPORT SERIES
Sopris Lodge and HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley host a six-part grief support series for people navigating the loss of a loved one at 3:30pm every third Tuesday through February at the Carbondale Library.
ASPEN FILMFEST
Aspen Film hosts the 46th edition of its flagship festival through Tuesday, Sept. 16, beginning with a screening tonight of Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grazia” at the AF Isis Theatre at 7pm. For a schedule of events and screenings, visit www.aspenfilm.org
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
BUSINESS CONFLUENCE
The Carbondale Chamber hosts its Business Confluence, featuring a panel discussion with industry leaders and updates from Carbondale Mayor Ben Bohmfalk, Town Manager Ryan Hyland, Garfield County Manager Fred Jarman, Colorado Department of Labor & Employment rep Carolyn Tucker and Colorado Mountain College president, and keynote speaker, Dr. Matt Gianneschi, at the Third Street Center from 8 to 11am. Then, from 4 to 6pm, Homestead Bar and Grill hosts a networking opportunity. Tickets at www.carbondale.com