Content warning: This article mentions the topics of child sexual abuse, rape, child loss and drug use. On Valentine’s Day, Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) debuted its third main stage show, “Tiny Beautiful Things.” It runs 82 minutes total with no intermission and takes audiences on a journey through the spectrum of the human condition, […]
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Cook Inclusive extends open arms to downvalley LGBTQ+
After a first round of unofficial gatherings, Cook Inclusive is gearing up for the grand opening of its new Queer Resource Space in New Castle on March 8. It will serve as a hub for community activities, health and gender affirmation resources, and as a place where folks can gather and feel welcome, safe and […]
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Fashion Show set to wow with ‘Camera Obscura’
Preparations for the Carbondale Arts Fashion Show, formerly known as Green Is The New Black Fashion Extravaganza, are underway. And it’s no surprise that tickets are already sold out. Dancers are tightening their routines and models are rehearsing their walks down the runway to showcase sustainable fashions created by local designers. The show runs March […]
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Aspen Hope Center expands mental health support in schools
Aspen Hope Center (AHC) continues to expand its programs that help bridge the gap in accessible mental health services through collaboration with schools to help support some of the Valley’s most vulnerable youth and individuals. AHC started in 2009 and focuses on three key aspects of mental health response: prevention, intervention and postvention. One of […]
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Lift-Up faces rising demand, declining donations, leadership gaps
Grappling with a triad of challenges, from surging demand and declining donations (putting crippling pressure on finances) to critical leadership gaps, Lift-Up is appealing for increased support from the communities it is committed to serving in Roaring Fork Valley. Lift-Up sounded the alarm during an online press conference on Jan. 29, stating they need more […]
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Amy Grogan takes the helm at Ascendigo
The search for Ascendigo’s new president and chief executive officer concluded, as the nonprofit warmly welcomed Amy Grogan to the position on Jan. 27. Bringing a breadth of experience, strong leadership qualities and a commitment to community, Grogan’s skill set beautifully complements the demands of this critical position. “There is so much personal and professional […]
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A building that builds community — 15 years at the Third Street Center
Creating an inviting space for collaboration and community solutions has been the hallmark of the Third Street Center as it marks 15 years of service in Carbondale. With its 45,000-square-foot facility serving as the physical foundation for collaboration, the Third Street Center is currently home to a diverse collection of 36 organizations and has served […]
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Locals raise funds for LA
On Feb. 1, locals celebrated the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, Imbolc, with a fundraiser for people impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles, including Pasadena Waldorf School and Westside Waldorf School, as well as “random GoFundMe people who have lost everything.” Waldorf School of the Roaring Fork hosted music, movement […]
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Superski Sunday: Ski for Sisu returns Feb. 9, shifting back to single-day skiathlon
On Feb. 9, the Mount Sopris Nordic Council hosts the 33rd Annual Ski for Sisu fundraiser at Spring Gulch. In recent years, the event has been a multi-day fundraiser, with participants accumulating kilometers of nordic skiing over the course of a week, give or take. This winter, the event reverts to its original format: a […]
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Valley View Hospital increases accessibility through women’s health webinar series
Over the past five years, Valley View Hospital has explored creative options to provide information resources to the community. Proactive health knowledge can make a difference for patients and help individuals understand what they can do to boost their wellness. The webinars fall under the umbrella the hospital calls Valley View University (VVU), and started […]