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HWY 133 construction
The Town of Carbondale announced that construction will begin this week on Highway 133 at the crosswalk adjacent to Cowen Drive. The crosswalk project entails installing a raised midway island and two additional flashing signs (currently there are two). Pushbuttons will be located on both sides of the road and on each side of the refuge island. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane during construction, which is expected to significantly slow down traffic. Motorists are encouraged to consider alternate routes during construction, which is expected to last three weeks.
Fire restrictions
As of Aug. 2, the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction field offices implemented stage one fire restrictions. Restrictions include: No campfires outside of designated areas with permanent fire grates; no smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or in a barren area free of vegetation; no use of explosive materials, including explosive targets; no welding or operation of an acetylene or other similar torch with open flame except in an area cleared of vegetation; and no operation of any internal combustion engine, such as a chainsaw, without a spark arresting device. All burn permits are postponed or canceled within Garfield County. Remember, if campfire coals are still hot to the touch, it’s not out! For more information regarding restrictions specific to Garfield County, visit www.tinyurl.com/GarCoFireRestrictions
Avalanche foot bridge
Work is underway this month to replace the footbridge on Avalanche Creek Trail leading over Hell Roaring Creek. The bridge was washed out in 2019. The trail will be closed from Hell Roaring Creek onward from Aug. 14 to Aug. 31, but the first 2.6 miles from the trailhead will remain accessible.
Tag Glenwood
The Glenwood Springs Art and Culture Board invites local, regional and Colorado-based artists to submit proposals for its upcoming Community Convergence to bring its “community parks and right-of-ways to life.” Applications along with proposals are due by Aug. 18. Find more information and apply at www.tinyurl.com/CallforEntryGWS
Rabies risk
Rabies is a deadly virus that spreads to people from the saliva of infected animals. It is nearly 100% preventable if medical care is received quickly. Untreated rabies infects the brain and results in death. In Colorado, bats and skunks are the main sources of rabies. If you encounter a bat inside your home, do not handle it with your bare hands. If you have been bitten or scratched, try to capture the bat in a small box to be tested for rabies. Garfield County Public Health can be reached at 970-945-6614.
TRTC accolades
Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) was nominated for six Henry Awards through the Colorado Theatre Guild for its production of “Endgame” by Samuel Beckett, and took home two. Brian Landis Folkins who played Clov won the Outstanding Lead Actor award and the performance itself won Outstanding Production.
Colorado Creative Industries
How’s Colorado’s arts and culture sector faring? What are the biggest needs and opportunities? Colorado Creative Industries is developing its next strategic plan to support the arts statewide and wants your input! A brief survey is open through Aug. 13 at www.bit.ly/COCreativeSurvey
Trump visit
The Aspen Times reported that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will be in Aspen for a private campaign fundraising event on Saturday, Aug. 10 at an “undisclosed location.” The cost for couples to participate ranges from $25,000 to $500,000. To read the Aspen Times story, visit www.tinyurl.com/AspenTimesTrump
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Amber Sparkles, Chris Peterson and Jasmin Ramirez Ramos (Aug. 8); Dru Handy and Sarah-Jane Johnson (Aug. 9); Jeanne Souldern and Louise Holgate (Aug. 10); Tripp Adams, Morgan Hill, Bill Hofto and Sean Keery (Aug. 11); Sebastian Dunn, Caitlin Evans, Brian Gaddis and Alyson Romanus (Aug. 12); Briana Boland, John Ginn, Larry Gottlieb and Sarah Overbeck (Aug. 13); Alex Fisher, Ariane Montez and Alejandra Rico (Aug. 14). Wish to share a birthday for print? Contact us at news@soprissun.com
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
PAWS & CONES
Colorado Animal Rescue brings pups available for adoption and ice cream to Sopris Lodge in Carbondale from 3 to 4pm. For more info, call 970-456-6871.
BANNED BOOK CLUB
The Banned Book Club discusses “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins at 4pm at the Basalt Library. Limited copies are available at the front desk at the library.
THEATRE ASPEN
Theatre Aspen presents “Come From Away” at 4pm and 8pm. Performances continue most days through Aug. 24. For tickets and more info, visit www.theatreaspen.org
CMC X BASALT LIB
Basalt Library hosts open office hours with Colorado Mountain College from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Academic advisors will share GED, ESL and digital literacy resources and more.
RODRIGO ARREGUIN
Rodrigo Arreguin performs at The Handlebar at The Homestead Grill in River Valley Ranch at 5pm.
MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
Basalt Library presents Aspen Music Festival and School students performing chamber music at 5:30pm.
FILM PREMIERE
TACAW presents the local premiere of “Feel It All,” a Colorado-based documentary relating to mental health in the mountains at 7pm. Drew Petersen, a professional skier and director, will give a talk after the film. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
HUMMINGBIRD STUDY
Learn all about different kinds of hummingbirds from naturalist Rebecca Weiss. The birding group will meet at the base of Buttermilk at 7:30am. Registration and more info at www.aspennature.org
CARBONDALE STORYTIME
The Carbondale Library invites young children and accompanying adults to enjoy stories, activities and music on Mondays at 10:30am.
BASALT STORYTIME
Basalt Library’s storytime involves motor movement and sensory activities beginning at 10:30am.
BREAKDANCING IN PARIS
Dance Initiative invites students, parents and all dance lovers to its “Back to School Olympic Breakdance Watch Party” at the Launchpad today and tomorrow. Watch the B-Girls today from noon to 3pm, and/or the B-Boys tomorrow at the same time. For more info, email Joan@DanceInitiative.org
BAT HOUSING
Middle and high schoolers are invited to learn about the importance of bats in the ecosystem while building bat houses with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers from 1 to 2:30pm at the Basalt Library. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org/events-calendar
SUMMER REFLECTIONS
True Nature presents “Beat the Heat and Lunarize Your Life” with Kaitlyn B. Hilliard from 4 to 6pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
MEN’S GATHERING
The Mountain Heart Men’s Ceremony convenes at 13 Moons at 5:30pm and continues through Sunday. Tickets at www.13moonsranch.com
MARBLEFEST
Marblefest kicks off with Aggie Flores and the Drunken Hearts beginning around 5:30pm. The music will continue all weekend.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre shows “Twisters” at 7:30pm tonight, tomorrow, Aug. 14 and 15. Catch a 5pm showing on Sunday, Aug. 11.
GONZALO TEPPA QUARTET
Enjoy the Gonzalo Teppa Quartet, featuring Josephina Mendez, performing at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
DEAD FLOYD
TACAW presents Dead Floyd at 8pm, celebrating the music of The Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN
Roaring Fork Sessions presents Bonny Light Horseman with The Faux Paws at the Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen at 8pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
RFOV
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers pulls fencing at the Coke Ovens Open Space near Redstone from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Register to help out at www.rfov.org
REDSTONE CONCERT
John Whooley and Helen Hightower perform music at Redstone Park beginning at 6pm.
ART OPENING
Aspen Collective hosts an opening for sculptor Travis Fulton’s exhibit at 6pm.
VOICES x AVLT
VOICES and Aspen Valley Land Trust present “Our Land, Our Voices” at Coffman Ranch at 7pm. The event is by-donation and will include Spanish interpretation. RSVP at www.voicesrfv.org
ROMA RANSOM
Roma Ransom returns to El Dorado for some eclectic bohemian world folk jazz from 7 to 10pm.
CABARET
Thunder River Theatre Company hosts a cabaret, “What was I Made For,” featuring three best friends and college roommates, at 7:30pm.
JEREMY FACKNITZ
Steve’s Guitars presents Jeremy Facknitz performing at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
LOWDOWN BRASS BAND
The Lowdown Brass Band performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
BROADWAY SHOWDOWN
Theatre Aspen presents “Heroes vs. Villains: A Broadway Showdown” at the Hurst Theatre (470 Rio Grande Place, Aspen). Enjoy the show with brunch at 1pm or dinner at 6pm. Tickets at www.theatreaspen.org
VICTORIA PENNOCK
Local musician Victoria Pennock performs at Tiny Pine Bistro in Carbondale from 6 to 8pm.
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches knitting and crocheting club meets at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
PAPERMAKING
Basalt Library hosts a papermaking workshop for beginners of all ages at 3:30pm. Turn unwanted scrap paper into a thing of beauty!
EL PLACER DE LEER
Practice Spanish by reading literature with Angelica Breña at the Basalt Library at 5pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org/events-calendar
AIKIDO
Crystal River Aikikai teaches aikido to adults and teens at 13 Moons Ranch from 5:15 to 6:15pm. Another class is taught on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30am. More info at www.crystalriveraikikai.com
SOURCE DIALOGUES
Lisa McKenzie leads a book group exploring Gary Springfield’s “Source Dialogues” from 6:30 to 8pm at the Third Street Center. More info at www.thecenterforhumanflourishing.org
MAKING MOVIES
The Panamanian band Making Movies performs and shares some musical history as part of the Equity Speaker Series presented by Aspen Public Radio at TACAW at 7pm. This is a free event. Registration and more info at www.tacaw.org
MONDAY MEDITATION
Practice insight meditation and hear teachings of the Buddha at 13 Moons Ranch from 7 to 8:30pm. More info at www.roaringforkinsight.org/events
STEVE’S GUITARS
Steve’s Guitars presents Alicia Stockman at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
KIDS’ BOOK CLUB
The Carbondale Library hosts a book club for ages 9-12 meeting at noon. This month’s book is “Amulet,” a graphic novel by Kazu Kibuishi.
MICROSOFT WORD
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word at the Basalt Library at 2:30pm.
TEA PARTY
The Aspen Chapel hosts its annual English Garden Tea Party fundraiser, complete with music, English teas, royal adult beverages and British cakes and sandwiches, from 3 to 6pm.
CODING FOR KIDS
Basalt Library teaches coding for students of all genders in partnership with Girls Who Code from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
RFOV
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers invites folks to take part in a revegetation project from 4 to 8pm on the Nature Trail in Snowmass. Registration and more info at www.rfov.org
YOUTH ARTS FAIR
In partnership with Aspen Public Radio, TACAW hosts the Youth Arts Engagement Fair, where local performing arts organizations and educators share info about youth programming in the Valley, at 4pm. Panamanian band Making Movies will perform a family-friendly concert after the fair. Register at www.tacaw.org
JANEWAY TOUR
Join the Carbondale Historical Society for a hike around the Janeway area near Avalanche Creek to learn what once occupied this space and where the name originated. There will be a carpool from the Log Cabin Museum in Carbondale at 5:30pm. Space is limited, so registration is required at www.tinyurl.com/hhjaneway
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club gathers at The Launchpad for a casual hang-out beginning at 6:30pm. BYO-drawing stuff!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
VVH TOWN HALL
Valley View hosts a virtual Community Town Hall over Zoom at 1pm to share its recent work, Community Health Needs Assessment and discuss its ongoing strategy for the upcoming year. Spanish interpretation is available. Register at www.VVH.org/TownHall
DEMENTIA EDUCATION
Amelia Schafer, Ascent Living Communities area director of memory care, teaches about reducing anxiety and agitation in people with dementia at 4pm at the Basalt Library.
BASALT MUSIC
Karina Rykman opens for Aggie Flores at the Basalt River Park free concert at 5:30pm.
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
Are you on track to retire? Carbondale Library offers “Simple Steps to Financial Independence” at 6pm.
GLENWOOD MUSIC
Jazzmaunats and Float Like a Buffalo perform at Two Rivers Park at 6:30pm.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
BREAD BAKE
The Carbondale Community Oven, located behind the Third Street Center, hosts a bread bake and potluck at 5:30pm. Bring ready-to-bake dough, a potluck dish and your own beverage. For more info, search Carbondale Community Oven on Facebook.
WILD WEST RODEO
The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo continues every Thursday through Aug. 22 with a free shuttle to the Gus Darien Riding Arena from both The Orchard and 4th and Colorado (across from Town Hall) between 6 and 10pm. Gates open at 5pm, slack is at 5:45pm and grand entry at 7:30pm.
LOUNGE SESSION
Join HeadQuarters for journaling and discussion related to “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk at 6pm.
‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’
SoL Theatre Company opens “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Thunder River Theatre tonight at 7:30pm. The show continues at 7:30pm Aug. 15, 17, 21, 23 and 24. Catch a matinee on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 2pm. Tickets and more info at www.soltheatrecompany.org