The 18th annual 5 Point Film Flagship Festival is underway, featuring ticketed and free events that offer something for everyone to enjoy. This festival is dedicated to showcasing stories of adventure and discovery. Audiences can expect to feel inspired by the diverse and exhilarating stories shared from all throughout the world. While 5 Point officially […]
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Basalt embodies Earth Day every day, and joins the worldwide celebration on April 22
On Tuesday, April 22, from 2 to 6pm, the Town of Basalt is hosting “Our Power, Our Planet” — an Earth Day celebration — at Basalt River Park. The event will showcase Basalt’s renewable energy initiatives and include giveaways from local organizations, family-friendly crafting and other activities. Starting at 2:30pm, Basalt Elementary School students will […]
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The future is Boot Tan Fest
To know Boot Tan Fest (BTF) is to experience it — first-hand, surrounded by an outrageously beautiful constellation of women and nonbinary participants. It’s a community that shines from every facet of a disco ball, swoops you up with love and cheers on the most authentic version of you. In short, BTF is a microcosm […]
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Sip and savor with Carbondale P.E.O. to benefit local women
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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Carbondale Rotary needs helping hands for highway cleanup on April 26
The Rotary Club of Carbondale comes up in conversation a lot when public service is afoot. From sending local students on their first international exchange to serving up potato pancakes at the annual Potato Day, this local chapter remains an active one. In February of 1905, Chicago attorney Paul Harris created the Rotary Club of […]
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Colorado Extreme expands, setting sights on future of hockey programming
Colorado Extreme is growing and, to meet increased demand for its free youth-hockey programming, so are its facilities on County Road 100 east of Carbondale. Eventually, Colorado Extreme intends to develop an indoor permanent rink. The most recent temporary land use change permit, approved by Garfield County in mid-February, is a bridge to that end. […]
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DELIGHTFUL DINING: Your 2025 CSA Guide
Growing season is upon us, and it’s time to consider which CSA programs will inspire your meal-time plans. A CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, is when a consumer purchases a portion of a farmer’s harvest in exchange for a regular delivery. Shares can include seasonal produce, herbs, flowers, meat, eggs and so much more. When […]