With the onset of library trustee appointments being vetted through the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) rather than the Garfield County Public Library District board of trustees — as has been customary prior to this year — things are shaking up on the panel.The libraries, as of late, have been scrutinized by members of the […]
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Redstone Historical Society fireside chats series seeks to ignite a passion for Crystal Valley history
“You cannot improve what is already perfect!” remarked Bill Jochems to a round of cheers and applause in the crowded parlor of the Redstone Inn. In the first of a new series of talks featuring longtime residents of Redstone, hosted by the Redstone Historical Society, Bill Jochems and Jeff Bier recounted tales of living in […]
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Reading between the lines
Community advocacy group Protect Our GarCo Libraries gathered with supporters in Centennial Park in Glenwood Springs on Saturday, Oct. 19. Aside from a reading of “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss and a costume contest, attendees were there on serious business. After meeting in the park, participants marched to the county administration building to post a […]
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Exploring the experience of plants in ‘If Flowers Could Talk’
Local florist and landscaper Daniela Standley knows flowers like family. “I’ve always had a calling [to] flowers. It’s easy for me to know what they need and want,” Standley shared with The Sopris Sun. She realized her affinity for flowers as a teenager and graduated high school early in order to attend a vocational college […]
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Darkness to Light training comes to Carbondale
On Oct. 17 at the Third Street Center, the community is invited to attend Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children, a free, bilingual training on the prevention of child sexual abuse. The event starts at 5:30pm with a community dinner, followed by training from 6 to 8pm. Childcare will be provided. Hosted by the Buddy […]
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Bridges High School art on display at Anderson Ranch
“The Gravel Underneath,” an exhibition featuring the photography and poetry of Bridges High School students, is currently on display at Anderson Ranch Center for the Arts in Snowmass Village. The show runs through Oct. 25 and combines black-and-white portraits taken by visiting artist Kathya Maria Landeros with color photographs and evocative poetry from the students, […]
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Winterize your garden with nature’s rhythm
Signs of fall are everywhere, and while the urge to clear cut and tidy up your garden is strong, consider following nature’s slow approach to winterizing.Simply put, winterizing is the act of protecting plants from harsh seasonal elements, rejuvenating soil health and removing any diseased or unwanted plant materials (looking at you, water hemlock). In […]
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Hunting Season 101
A few weeks ago, I went to call for my dog and discovered a rifle-toting, camouflage-clad hunter just beyond my porch. I started yelling, “Hey, hey—” stumbling to find words as he took to the woods along the community path. I stopped short, deciding I was barking up the wrong tree by yelling at a […]
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Buddy Program teaches Valley youth how to LEAD
What started out as a creative solution to mentorship waitlists has become a staple of 10 Roaring Fork Valley schools. The Buddy Program’s Leadership through Exploration, Action and Discovery (LEAD) courses began in 2013, offering additional support and mentorship to local teenagers. There is always a need for more adult buddies to fill one-to-one matches, […]
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Inaugural Backcountry Symposium aims to encourage safety
This Saturday, Oct. 5, the who’s who of Colorado outdoor athletes and safety experts converge on The Art Campus at Willits (TACAW) from 11am to 5 pm. Aspen Public Radio and TACAW present the first annual Backcountry Symposium, starting with a resource fair, following Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club’s (AVSC) Community Sports Swap just […]