Fire preparedness
Wildfire season is upon us, and the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District encourages residents to be prepared. Learn what best to include in a “go kit” in case of evacuation, how to mitigate wildfire susceptibility of your home and about the Reachwell App which sends local emergency alerts in a preferred language by visiting www.carbondalefire.org The website has a Spanish translation option.
Fallen eagle
Early Monday morning, one of the pair of bald eagles nesting near Aspen Glen was hit by a car on Highway 82, suffering a broken wing, broken leg and multiple fractures. The raptor was transported to the Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation, a wild animal rehabilitation center near Silt, where it was ultimately euthanized. Local ecologist Delia Malone, who has been monitoring the Aspen Glen Bald Eagle Buffer Zone (EBZ), told The Sopris Sun that it is uncertain if this was a male or female but its death leaves only one parent to feed and protect three eaglets in the nest. Malone and Sibel Tekce, an Aspen Glen resident, recently updated the Garfield County commissioners about a two-year study of the EBZ, which they said allowed the bald eagles and other wildlife to flourish. It is unknown why the eagle was so close to the road on Monday. Malone said she observed a carcass in the median near where the bird was killed, which could have attracted the eagle.
South Canyon compost
The City of Glenwood Springs released a report regarding its use of a $300,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant for composting. Since 2023, the City has been recruiting and training restaurateurs and grocers to practice composting and reduce food waste, including: Casey Brewing, City Market, Deja Brew, Natural Grocers, Starbucks, Sundae, Sunshine and Moons Bakery, Hugo’s and Annie’s Bakery. The funding will also be used to double the size of South Canyon Landfill’s commercial composting pad. “At about an acre, our current composting pad is maxed out with 8,000 tons per year of inputs. This expansion will prepare us for the future, so we are ready to compost all the food waste people are able to send to us,” said Landfill Manager Liz Mauro.
Plein Air
Redstone’s beloved Plein Air Festival takes place June 22 to 23, but visitors will begin to see artists painting throughout the village starting June 18. Artists will display pieces on the Boulevard on June 22 from 10am to 2pm and the awards ceremony kicks off at the Redstone Gallery the same day at 2pm. Completed works can be found at the Redstone Gallery, giving visitors the chance to view and purchase original art, along with live music, food and wine from 2 to 6pm on June 22 and from noon to 3pm on June 23. For more information, visit www.redstonegallery.art
Volunteer award
Nominations are open for the 2024 Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service and Greg Mace awards. Now in their 24th year, the award program was established to honor individuals and groups for their service, leadership and civic involvement. Nominees do not need to be Pitkin County residents but their public service must have taken place, at least in part, within the county. Visit www.pitkincounty.com/cares for more information and to nominate someone. The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 26.
FAFSA
According to a press release from Colorado Mountain College, “Now that the issues regarding the 2024-25 ‘better’ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form have been mostly resolved, CMC’s financial aid office continues to meet and help students and parents to complete it.” CMC will also begin processing Colorado Applications for State Financial Aid this month. Prospective applicants can contact the CMC financial aid office at 970-947-8322 or visit www.tinyurl.com/CMCFAFSA
A new Sol rises
Beginning June 28, Sol del Valle will embrace a new look, a new day for distribution (Fridays) and a deeper commitment to the standalone product — now to be printed by The Sopris Sun. At that time, both we and Aspen Daily News will sunset Sol del Valle as inserts within our pages. This shift reflects community feedback to simplify Sol del Valle with its own unique identity, for and by local Spanish-speaking people. To learn more, visit www.soprissun.com
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Riley Ames (June 13);
Britney White (June 14); Jade Bath, Lynni Hutton and Eileen Waski (June 15); Todd Chamberlin, Garrett Edquist and Vince Simonetti (June 16); Annie Flynn and Amber McMahill (June 17); Tenzin Byrne, Bill Flanigan and Nancy Smith (June 18); Jennifer Bauer, Forrest Fulker, Matt McBrayer and Garrett del Castillo (June 19).
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
The Roaring Fork Repertory Theater returns to present two one-act plays, “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell and “Sure Thing” by David Ives. Director Willie Moseley was kind enough to summarize both in brief for The Sun. “‘Sure Thing’ is a comedy where a young couple’s bumbling errors in conversation are magically corrected to keep them on track to a happy conclusion,” he said of the first. “‘Trifles’ is a murder mystery of sorts, first performed in 1916. The play makes what can be described as an early statement on women’s empowerment. In short, the women pull one over on the men, who deserve it.” He noted that there is some “adult content” in “Sure Thing.” The performances occur Friday, June 21 at 7pm at the Carbondale Library and Saturday, June 22 at 4pm at the Glenwood Springs Library. Admission is free. Photo courtesy of Willie Moseley
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
BOTANICAL TINCTURING
Elderberry’s in Paonia offers a four-day class on crafting potent herbal tinctures. Details at www.elderberrysfarm.com
CANCER CARE
The Calaway-Young Cancer Center at Valley View Hospital offers yoga for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers at 9:15am on Thursdays. Then, the Walk and Talk cancer support group meets at 11am at the chapel in the cancer center.
BREATHWORK
Davis Cowles leads a men’s ceremonial breathwork circle at True Nature from 10am to noon. Registration at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
GET THE WIGGLES OUT
The Carbondale Library hosts Get the Wiggles Out, meant for toddlers, preschoolers and their guardians, at 10:30am.
LAURA PRITCHETT
The Carbondale Library hosts a book discussion at 2pm in preparation for a meet-the-author event with Laura Pritchett on June 29.
BANNED BOOK CLUB
Basalt Library’s Banned Book Club talks about “Gender Queer” at 4pm.
CPR CLASS
Basalt Library hosts a bilingual CPR class with the American Red Cross at 5:30pm.
SWEETGRASS
True Nature hosts a discussion group for Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass” book from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Registration at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
VAUDEVILLE BENEFIT
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue raises funds for the Children’s Miracle Network tonight and tomorrow. Doors open at 6pm.
DONNA LEE HUMBLE
Holistic wellness practitioner Donna Lee Humble presents on uncovering our natural state of peace and authenticity at the Glenwood Springs Library at 6pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Bluegrass luminary Rebecca Frazier performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
‘FLORA/FAUNA’
“Flora/Fauna,” an exhibit of Carbondale Clay Center’s 2023-2024 resident artists Molly Altman and Ashley Banegas, is up today through July 12. A First Friday reception takes place on July 5.
WAKE THE VOICE
Liat Arochas teaches a workshop exploring the power of discovering our unique voice from 10am to noon at True Nature. Registration at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
TGIF
The Carbondale Library invites tweens (ages 8 to 13) to stop by the library at 2pm for fun activities every Friday through July 26. For details, call 970-963-2889.
PUNCH PATRIARCHY
Thunder River Theatre Company presents a free women’s self-defense class at the Carbondale Rec Center from 2:30 to 4pm. Register at www.bit.ly/TRTCdefense
BEE FRIENDLY
Join Bee Friendly at the historic Thompson House (301 Lewies Lane) at 4pm to tend to the new native pollinator garden and learn about native plant maintenance along the way.
TOMMY THE ANIMAL
Tommy the Animal performs at Triangle Park in Willits at 5:30pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “Ezra” at 7:30pm tonight, tomorrow and Thursday, June 20. There is a 5pm showing on Sunday, June 16.
‘POTUS’
Thunder River Theatre Company’s latest production opens at 7:30pm continuing this, next and the following weekend. Find tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
N3PTUNE
TACAW celebrates Pride month with a dance party featuring N3PTUNE at 8pm.
RODNEY RICE
Steve’s Guitars presents Rodney Rice performing at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
NATURALIST HIKES
The Aspen Center for Environment Studies guides daily hikes today through Sept. 2 at Aspen Mountain, Snowmass and Maroon Bells. More info and times at www.aspennature.org
UPLIFT FITNESS
Roaring Fork Crossfit in Basalt hosts UpLift Community Fitness for Mind and Body at 9am. More info at www.headq.org
HERE TO THERE
Deb Shannan leads a “photo walk journey” through Basalt, collecting images to then collage in a journal, from 9:30am to 3:30pm. To register for this monthly offering, visit www.theartbase.org
ILLUSTRATE YOUR STORY
Illustrate your summer stories with your favorite colors and materials at the Basalt Library at 11am. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
TAYLOR SWIFT
New Castle Library hosts an “all-things Taylor Swift” party from 2 to 4pm. The event is geared toward tweens and teens, but all ages are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
BIKE DROP
The City of Aspen hosts a bike drop-off event at the Buttermilk parking lot from 2 to 6pm. Recycle a bike rather than sending it to the landfill and learn a bit about bike maintenance while you’re at it.
GLENWOOD PRIDE
Cook Inclusive Company hosts the Third Annual Glenwood Springs Pride Festival at Bethel Plaza from 3 to 9pm.
FREE VACCINES
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment offers free vaccines (including school mandated vaccines and those for HPV, Monkeypox and COVID-19) during the Glenwood Springs Pride festival at Bethel Plaza. Bring insurance cards and immunization records if you have them.
EL LOCO FANDANGO
The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park presents El Loco Fandango performing ZZ Top covers from 6 to 9pm.
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
BASALT MARKET
The Basalt Sunday Market begins today and continues every Sunday through Sept. 29, from 10am to 2pm.
POLO CUP
Teams Land Rover Roaring Fork and Hotel Colorado compete for the 20th Anniversary Devereux Polo Cup at Stout Ranch in New Castle (2000 Baldy Creek Road) from 11am to 2pm. The event includes food, beverages, music, half time entertainment and an air show. Donations benefit the New Castle Historic Museum.
SUNDAY SESSION
KDNK DJ Galaxina spins funk and soul music at El Dorado from 4 to 7pm.
CINDY KENNEDY
Tonight is your final chance to catch the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue’s spring show, benefitting local Cindy Kennedy to offset medical bills from a long battle with cancer. There will also be a silent auction. Doors open at 5pm.
ECSTATIC DANCE
Thirteen Moons Ranch, south of Carbondale, hosts an ecstatic dance with DJ Dustin Eli from 6 to 8pm. Questions? Contact alyahowe@me.com
MONDAY, JUNE 17
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club convenes at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
PAINTING & BIRDING
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies and The Art Base team up to offer an evening of bird watching and watercoloring at Rock Bottom Ranch at 5pm. More info at www.aspennature.org
MONDAY MEDITATION
Thirteen Moons Ranch, south of Carbondale, hosts a community meditation followed by a Dharma talk at 7pm. Email lisa@roaringforkinsight.org for more info.
‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’
Theatre Aspen opens “Steel Magnolias” tonight at 7:30 at the Hurst Theatre. The show runs through June 29 with several showings to choose from. Visit www.theatreaspen.org for tickets and showtimes.
‘THE WIDOW CLICQUOT’
Aspen Film screens a sneak preview screening of ‘The Widow Clicquot’ at the Isis Theatre in Aspen at 7:30pm. Tickets and more info at www.aspenfilm.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT
“Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” a Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibit opens today at Blue Sage Center for the Arts (228 Grand Avenue in Paonia). The exhibit will be up through July 20. A reception will be held on June 21 at 5pm.
KIDS YOGA
Diana Laughlin leads a bilingual yoga session, recommended for kids 4-10, at the Carbondale Library at 11am and then at the Glenwood Springs Library at 2pm. For more info, visit www.gcpld.org/summer-reading
CANCER SURVIVORS
In celebration of National Cancer Survivor Month, Valley View’s Calaway-Young Cancer Center hosts a celebration from 4 to 6pm at Sayre Park to honor local cancer survivors and their loved ones, and to remember those who are no longer with us.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club convenes at Studio10 at the Third Street Center at 6:30pm.
‘CHASING WATER’
TACAW hosts a local book launch and talk with Pete McBride, author of “The Colorado River: Chasing Water,” at 7pm. More info at www.tacaw.org Can’t make it? McBride will be at White River Books in Carbondale tomorrow from 6:30 to 7:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
BASALT CONCERT
The Queen Bees open for Sunny War at the Basalt River Park at 5:30pm, kicking off the Town’s summer concert series.
BROTHERHOOD CIRCLE
Kyle Jason Leitzke guides this month’s Sacred Brotherhood Circle, themed “Fathers,” at True Nature at 6pm. More info at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
MEDITATION
Lisa McKenzie leads Golden Light Meditation at 6:30pm at the Third Street Center. Registration and more info at www.thecenterforhumanflourishing.org CHALLENGE ASPEN
El Dorado hosts an opportunity to connect with the leaders of Challenge Aspen and learn about its adaptive mountain biking program at 7pm.