Mountain Fair deadlines
The first glimmer of Mountain Fair is on the horizon … Carbondale Arts is officially accepting submissions for the 53rd Annual Mountain Fair t-shirt design contest. The theme this year, “This Must Be The Place: feet on the ground, head in the sky,” is inspired by a Talking Heads song, but the sentiment certainly applies to a Carbondale lifestyle. Entries for the t-shirt contest are due by April 1. Art vendor applications are due March 8 and food vendor applications are due April 5. For details on t-shirt design parameters and submission instructions, and for vendor application information, visit www.carbondalearts.com/mountain-fair
Basalt candidates
The Basalt Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Basalt Regional Library will host a candidate forum for Town Council candidates on March 4 at 5pm. The event will be live streamed thanks to GrassRoots Community Network. Questions for candidates can be emailed to director@basaltchamber.org prior to Feb. 28. A forum for Carbondale candidates will be hosted at Town Hall on March 20 at 6pm and broadcast live on KDNK.
FAB grants
The City of Glenwood Springs Financial Advisory Board (FAB) is accepting grant applications for human services, special events, tourism promotion and other public purposes. Applications are due by April 10. Learn more at www.bit.ly/FABgrant
Wildfire safety
The Colorado House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee passed legislation cosponsored by Representative Elizabeth Velasco, encouraging locally created emergency evacuation plans for Coloradans with pets during wildfires and other emergencies. If both the Colorado House and Senate approve the bill, it will go to the governor to be signed into law.
Yoga training
True Nature Healing Arts is offering two immersive opportunities for aspiring and practicing yoga teachers. From April 20 to April 27, True Nature founders Deva and Eaden Shantay will host a training retreat in Costa Rica. Then, from May 11 to May 19, the same curriculum will be offered in Carbondale. For participants looking to earn a Yoga Alliance 200 Hour YTT Certificate, there will be virtual and in-person follow-up options in May and August. For details, visit www.truenaturehealingarts.com/ytt-2024
Mountaineer Promise
Beginning this fall, Western Colorado University’s “Mountaineer Promise” program will cover tuition and mandatory fees for Colorado residents whose families make under $70,000 per year. This is one of multiple “promise” programs being rolled out in the state, including Colorado Mesa University’s “CMU Promise” granting free tuition to Western Slope residents and some Ute Tribe members whose families make under $65,000 per year.
Sheriff’s scholarship
The County Sheriffs of Colorado, a statewide association, will award one $500 scholarship to a Garfield County student this spring. Applications can be found at the sheriff’s office in Glenwood Springs (107 Eighth Street) or online at www.scoc.org
Black Hills bump
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission approved increased provisional base rates for natural gas usage, which Black Hills Energy’ (BHE) applied as of Feb. 13. “The rate increase recovers approximately $20 million in critical infrastructure and operational costs to support safe, reliable natural gas service for customers,” read a press release from BHE. “Residential customers with an average usage will see an increase ranging from approximately 2.4% to 16% per month. Small commercial customers with an average usage will see an increase of approximately 5.4% to 12.9% per month, depending on the region of the state.” The company’s final rates are expected to be approved by the commission in May 2024.
Tennis time
Basalt High School’s (BHS) tennis team is looking for new recruits for the spring season. High school age students from the Carbondale-based schools are also welcome to join the team, seeing as Roaring Fork High and Colorado Rocky Mountain School do not have tennis programs. All levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome. Those interested are invited to attend two upcoming meetings at BHS Commons on Feb. 15 at 3:45pm, which will be tennis specific, and Sports Night for all BHS sports teams on Feb. 21 at 6pm. For more information about the tennis program, email sladvent@rof.net
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Richard Allen, Jesse Hill, Jennifer Moss, Scott Levine, Dave Plumb and Megan Tackett (Feb. 15); Cody Lee, Luby Lubrant, Tristan Mead, Jen Moss, Jessie Murillo and Dale Will (Feb. 16); Emma Scher and Jade Wimberley (Feb. 17); Sarah Emily Murray (Feb. 18); Tom Paxton and Jess Pedersen (Feb 20); Pati Edquist, Wyatt Farris, Max Herriott-Frank, Mike Lemmer and Collin Stewart (Feb. 21).
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
SPANISH STORYTIME
The Basalt Library hosts Spanish storytime for children up to 6-years-old on Thursdays at 10:30am. This is a bilingual event.
STORYTIME
The Carbondale Library hosts storytime for children up to 5-years-old on Thursdays at 10:30am.
BOOK CLUB
The Third Thursday Book Club meets at the Carbondale Library at 2pm. This month’s book is “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.
SCRAMBLE!
Steve’s Guitars presents the CRMS Interim Bluegrass Band — Scramble! — at 3pm.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Basalt Library hosts a family movie night at 5pm with sweet treats and warm drinks for the whole family. For more info, visit www.basaltlibrary.org
THE CONTENDERS
Steve’s Guitars presents the Contenders performing at 8pm.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
BLACK HISTORY
Colorado Humanities and Colorado Mountain College celebrate Black History Month with a live portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by actor and scholar Marvin Jefferson at the Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs (815 Cooper Ave) at 1:30pm. The event will also be streamed live at www.colomtn.me/3SFFSVD
MURDER MYSTERY
Basalt Library hosts a Valentine’s Day-themed murder mystery party at 5pm. “Filled with similes, metaphors and word pictures … this mystery will appeal to bibliophiles and music-lovers alike.” Adults and teens are welcome. The doors close at 5:10pm.
AZYEP MOVIE NIGHT
The Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program hosts a movie night for kids ages 6 to 12 at the Third Street Center at 5:30pm. To register, visit: www.bit.ly/AZYEPFeb16
DATE NIGHT
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts a Valentine’s Date Night for couples to “get dirty on the potter’s wheel” from 6 to 8:30pm. Details at www.carbondaleclay.org
LOVING SOUNDS
Danielle Klein guides an “Unconditional Self Love Sound Journey” at True Nature at 6pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
ORDINARY ANGELS
The Chris Klug Foundation presents “Ordinary Angels” starring Hilary Swank at the Isis Theatre at 6:15pm. Register to attend at www.bit.ly/CKFFeb16
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “American Fiction” tonight, tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday at 7pm. The Saturday show is at 5pm.
‘ENDGAME’
Thunder River Theatre Company presents Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame,” opening tonight at 7:30pm. The show continues through March 3 with Thursday, Friday and Saturday night showings at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
‘LIMITLESS’
DanceAspen presents “Limitless” tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30pm at the Wheeler Opera House. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
HEY NOW!
“Able to mesmerize audiences all the way to Redstone,” Hey Now! makes its public debut at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
HUA SHAN QIGONG
Kearns Kelly teaches “Introduction to Hua Shan Taoist Qigong” at True Nature at 10am. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
CHOCOLOVE
Basalt Library teaches about chocolate, cocoa and the environment from 10:30am to 12:30pm with art and a chocolate tasting of course.
DANCE WORKSHOP
Kevin Yu of Foco Flava teaches the foundations of breakdancing at the Launchpad at 1:15pm. No registration required.
MARCHFOURTH
MarchFourth, a 15-piece, circus-inspired brass band, performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18
SUNDAY SESSIONS
KDNK DJs spin tunes at El Dorado every Sunday from 3 to 6pm. This week’s theme is “cinematically-driven western Americana.”
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club convenes at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
PILATES
Alexandra Jerkunica leads pilates exercises at the Carbondale Library at 4pm. This event is free for adults and teens 12 and up. For more info, call 970-963-2889.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
LIBRARY CLOSURES
The Carbondale, New Castle and Rifle libraries are closed for a staff work day. The three other Garfield County branches remain open during normal business hours.
RAISING A READER
Parents and their 0 to 5-year-old children are invited to the Basalt Library for storytime, activities and snacks at 10:30am. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
YARN GROUP
Yarn enthusiasts stitch, share and trade tips at the Basalt Library at 5pm.
BUSINESS ADVOCATES
TACAW Business Advocates presents a 2024 marketing snapshot and networking event from 5 to 7pm. The event is free with registration at www.tacaw.org
WILD PERSPECTIVES
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies presents “Building a More Inclusive Mountain Town” at The Collective Snowmass at 7pm. RSVP at www.aspennature.org
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
STEM
Basalt Library hosts STEM activities for kids ages 5 to 11 from 2:30 to 3:30pm.
LASER MAPPING
Airborne Snow Observatories teaches about measuring snowpack using laser and spectrometer mapping technology at the Basalt Library from 5 to 6:30pm. Registration is required at www.roaringfork.org/events
RFOV TRIVIA
Honey Butter hosts trivia night with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers from 6 to 9pm.
NATURALIST NIGHTS
Learn about the language of birds from expert Nathan Pieplow tonight at Roaring Fork High School at 6pm or tomorrow night at Hallam Lake, also at 6pm. RSVP at www.aspennature.org
LAUGH FESTIVAL
Aspen Laugh Festival opens at the Wheeler Opera House tonight with Patton Oswalt and Orlando Leyba. Tomorrow, Janae Burris opens for Beth Stelling. Friday, Patti Harrison performs. Reggie Watts headlines on Saturday with Chris Turner opening. All tickets are at www.aspenshowtix.com
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22
HOUSING SUMMIT
Garfield County Libraries hosts a housing summit at the Ute Theater in Rifle from 2 to 3:30pm featuring Laurie Best, housing and childcare programs manager for the Town of Breckenridge where nearly 1,200 deed-restricted units have been built or preserved since the year 2000.
CHOCOLATEY ESCAPE
The Basalt Library transforms into a whimsical escape room reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Teens work together in small groups to solve puzzles, unlock hidden clues and ultimately escape the library with the golden ticket! Sign up at the circulation desk for a 30-minute slot between 4 and 7pm.
WRITING WORKSHOP
Local writers are invited to a workshop, with designated writing time and a forum for discussion, every second and fourth Thursday at the Glenwood Springs Library from 5 to 7pm.
WATERSHED SPEAKER
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council kicks off a three-part speaker series with David Graf, the instream flow coordinator with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Endangered Fish Recovery Program, at 5:30pm at Drifters Coffee Shop in New Castle. More info at www.midcowatershed.org/events
350 FILM
Catch “American Outrage,” a documentary about the Shoshone tribe and a territorial dispute with the U.S. government, at the Carbondale Library at 6pm. Johnny Weiss with Solar Energy International will introduce the film, which won Best Environmental Film at the Boulder Film Festival in 2008.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
COMPUTER BASICS
Learn how to apply basic computer functions at the Basalt Library at 3pm.
COLLEGE BLUEGRASS
Steve’s Guitars hosts the Colorado College Bluegrass Showcase at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
ONGOING
MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS
“Health is not just about pills and procedures.” La Clínica del Pueblo offers free medical consultations. For details, call Dr. Feinsinger at 970-379-5718.
BIKE PROJECT
The Carbondale Bike Project Shop helps people repair their bicycles on Tuesdays from 2 to 6pm and Thursdays and Sundays from noon to 6pm at the Third Street Center.
SENIOR SOCIAL
Seniors are invited to the Glenwood Springs Library on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 1pm to socialize and make new friends.
GROUP RUN
Independence Run and Hike leads a weekly group run on Thursdays departing from the store’s location, next to the Carbondale City Market, at 6:30pm.
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Carbondale Mayor Ben Bohmfalk posts up at Bonfire every Friday from 8 to 9am, and everyone is welcome to stop by to chat.
RECOVERY YOGA
The Meeting Place hosts free yoga sessions for people in recovery on Fridays at 6pm and Tuesdays at 8am.