Redstone deliveriesThe Sopris Sun is seeking a regular Crystal commuter to shuttle newspapers from Carbondale to Redstone every Thursday. This is a volunteer position perfect for anyone making the drive anyway. Contact raleigh@soprissun.com for details. Songwriting workshopOlivia the Bard, in residency at Steve’s Guitars, is offering a songwriting workshop on Mondays from Feb. 9 to […]
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Las cámaras de tráfico en Glenwood frenan el exceso constante de velocidad
cámaras de velocidad en Glenwood ¿Has caído recientemente en la “trampa” de velocidad durante un viaje a Glenwood Springs, quizá después de pasar el semáforo en Buffalo Valley y tomar la curva apresuradamente al acercarte a South Glen Avenue? Bueno, definitivamente no estás solo. Para frenar el exceso constante de velocidad, la ciudad ha colocado […]
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Glenwood traffic cameras curbing incessant speeding
Have you fallen into the speed trap during a recent run to Glenwood Springs, perhaps after beating the light at Buffalo Valley and coming around the bend hastily approaching South Glen Avenue? Well, you’re definitely not alone. To curb incessant speeding, the City has placed one of its fancy new speed cameras nearby to catch […]
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Curated Calendar – Jan. 22 to Feb. 1
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 ICE PROTESTGarfield County Democrats host a peaceful protest against ICE at the Midland Pedestrian Bridge in Glenwood Springs from 10 to 11am. TECH CLUBThe Carbondale Library invites teens and tweens to explore technology at the Carbondale Library every second and fourth Thursday at 4:35pm. The Aspen Science Center will guide activities exploring […]
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Sopris Sun requestsThe Sopris Sun is seeking local restaurants and catering companies interested in participating with our 17th anniversary wine tasting fundraiser at the Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch on Feb. 17. In exchange for appetizers, The Sopris Sun and Sol del Valle will offer $600 in advertising credit. For details, contact Elizabeth Phillips […]
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Thompson House gets some TLC
The Thompson House is of particular significance to Carbondale, being the only structure in town on the National Register of Historic Places and the home of the homesteading Thompson-Holland family, including Hattie Thompson, who passed away in the house in 1944. Setting foot inside is like stepping back in time, with many items of the […]
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Curated Calendar – Jan. 15 to Jan. 24
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUBThe Third Thursday Book Club discusses “So Far Gone” by Jess Walter from 2 to 3:30pm at the Carbondale Library. CARDBOARD CREATIONSYoungsters create cardboard masterpieces at the Basalt Library from 3:45 to 5pm. Details at www.basaltlibrary.org SOAP-MAKINGJoin the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies for a soap-making workshop at Rock […]
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Basalt art grantsGrants of up to $10,000 are available to local artists, organizations and nonprofits via the Basalt Public Arts Commission. Funding may be used for one-time or continuing public arts projects and programs that have a measurable benefit within Basalt. Submissions are due by 5pm, Feb. 20. Find details at www.basalt.net/bpac RFSD declining enrollmentThe […]
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Curated Calendar – Jan. 8 to Jan. 18
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 NONFICTION BOOK CLUBThe Carbondale Library’s Nonfiction Book Club meets from 2 to 3:30pm, discussing diverse titles on the theme of “assassinations.” CODING CLUBThe Aspen Science Center teaches coding for young teens at the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm. SIGN, READ, LEARNBasalt Library hosts storytime with sign language for children ages 3 […]
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Sopris Sun partyThe Sopris Sun is celebrating its 17th anniversary on Feb. 19 at the Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch and needs your help to pull it off. Just like this newspaper, it takes a community to throw a party. We’re humbly requesting local restaurateurs to contribute bites and drinks, help from volunteer […]