Mark your calendars for April 26 as Chapter HC, P.E.O. Sisterhood — Carbondale’s chapter of an international philanthropic organization that helps women achieve their educational goals — is hosting a wine tasting benefit to make a difference in the lives of local high school girls. The event is happening at The Orchard Church from 5 […]
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Family and friends carry on a local farming legacy
On Feb. 2, the Valley lost one of its most prolific young farmers to suicide. Casey Piscura, 39, was an ambitious entrepreneur and adept plant whisperer. He founded Wild Mountain Seeds, a for-profit seed-breeding business with the byproduct of abundant, delicious, organic vegetables. Later, he formed a nonprofit, Seed Peace, with the mission “to accelerate […]
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Aspen Science Center sparks STEM for everyone
At the intersection of STEM and community is the Aspen Science Center (ASC) team, ready to cultivate lifelong learners through invigorating scientific programming. Founded in 2005 by local science enthusiasts, including the late philanthropist George Stranahan who spearheaded the initiative, ASC was created to increase public access to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. […]
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Growing Empowerment: Where there’s a Wille, there’s a way
Sunday, April 5, Growing Empowerment founder and executive director Kim Doyle Wille hosted the final workshop in a series held at Eagle Crest Nursery this winter. “Transplanting with Growing Empowerment” taught participants the ever-so-delicate art and science of potting up indoor produce seedlings — and avoiding the pitfalls so many of us encounter when trying […]
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Aspen Writers Network strengthens voices of Valley creatives
Editor’s note: Annalise Grueter is a member of Aspen Writers Network. The third Thursday evening of each month, Carbondale’s Bonfire Coffee bustles with activity. Two to three dozen people mingle, sipping seltzer and wine, grazing from charcuterie boards and eagerly chatting about a shared interest: writing. The Aspen Writers’ Network (AWN) is a creative coalition […]
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For the benefit of Mr. Kight: Frontier Historical Museum director retiring
On a recent “nickel tour” of the Frontier Historical Museum (FHM) in Glenwood Springs, Bill Kight, museum director, talked local and personal history. Kight’s stories are among the best, including the one about Fort Defiance. “The fact of the Defiance name is still kind of controversial,” said Kight. It all had to do with prospectors […]
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RFSD motivated to close student literacy and participation gaps
The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) has been striving to close literacy gaps between students whose first language is English and students who speak different languages at home. The district has established a variety of measures for assessing skills for new students as well as regular metrics for all students in order to track progress. […]
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Challenge Aspen transcends limits this weekend with annual fundraiser
On Saturday, March 29, Challenge Aspen hosts its third annual Limitless Mountain Challenge fundraiser on Snowmass Mountain. While the fundraiser is relatively young, the organization is celebrating another milestone: its 30th anniversary. With a nod to the founding year, competitors are encouraged to don their 1990s onesies and the event will feature popular music from […]
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Adventure awaits Youth in Nature students
Are you a high school student ready to embark on an adventure with the outdoors as your workspace? Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) invites you to apply by April 4 for its popular paid internship program: Youth in Nature. This 12-month internship connects students from Aspen to Parachute to explore public lands, meet new people […]
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Fundraising in progress to support GlenX’s vision for continuing education
Once upon a time, the building that stood near the base of Sunlight Mountain Resort was just an unassuming ranch house. Before skiing became popular recreation in the Roaring Fork Valley, the far ends of Four Mile Road hosted homestead ranches, one of which belonged to Joseph Perko, who built his home there in 1907. […]