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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Craft’s open mic series boosts soulful expression
Redstone series to begin Jan. 23 There’s nothing quite like an open mic. Artists of varying skill levels arrive with a common impulse — to share their voice (or playing) with strangers. Whether a seasoned musician, upcoming star or hobby guitarist, all are welcome to take the stage and sing their heart, spit their poetry […]
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Carbondale Report: Smart meter opt-out approved, futsal open for play
All Carbondale trustees were present for their first meeting of the year. The unanimously-approved consent agenda included designation of the Town’s website, www.carbondalegov.org, as the primary posting place for notice of meetings pursuant to state law; plus meeting minutes; acceptance of infrastructure and a security reduction at 111 Main Street, bringing Carbondale’s new food truck […]
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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 […]
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Curated Calendar – Jan. 1 to Jan. 10
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 NEW YEAR’S CLOSURESAll six Garfield County library branches will be closed New Year’s Day, along with Carbondale and Basalt municipal offices. Garfield County administrative offices will be closed Jan. 1 and 2. Happy New Year! NEW YEAR RITUALAspen Shakti welcomes the new year with elixirs, yoga, meditation and more from 2 to […]
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Toasting in 2026
As we reflect on 2025, a difficult year by many measures, I wish to raise a cheers to every conscious effort made to share kindness and understanding. Here at The Sopris Sun, we strive to be a bridge to many places and, most importantly, between people. This isn’t achieved by casting judgement, but honoring each […]