Healthy cooking
Laura Van Deusen will offer healthy cooking classes in Carbondale on Saturdays, April 13 and 20 and May 4. The bilingual curriculum is based on the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program designed to help reduce cholesterol, control diabetes and lower blood pressure. For more information visit www.bit.ly/cdalecooking or contact rootboundcooking@gmail.com
I-70 delays
Motorists should anticipate traffic delays on westbound I-70, Monday through Friday, from April 15 to April 26 in the Glenwood Canyon. Crews will reconstruct rockfall protection near Mile Point 123, the Shoshone Power Plant exit. Eastbound traffic will not be affected.
Glenwood accident
A car accident in Glenwood Springs on April 5 left two drivers hospitalized. Kat Gruetzner was hit head-on by a Jeep speeding in the wrong lane at Grand Avenue and 15th Street. She is in stable condition, though hospitalized in Denver. A GoFundMe page has been established to help cover her medical expenses.
Find it at www.bit.ly/4aNRbB7
Rifle homicide
On April 2, four people were charged in connection with the death of Raul Perez, whose remains were found near Fravert Reservoir off of County Road 244 on Dec. 26, 2023. According to a Garfield County Sheriff’s Department press release, Garfield County Search and Rescue was looking for the body of a missing person when they found remains that were later identified as Perez. Information obtained from the Garfield County coroner indicated that the body had been left there since mid-summer. The investigation then continued as a homicide. Suspects Angel Luis Cosme-Marquez and Manuela Zapata-Castillo are currently in the Mesa County Detention Facility. Suspects Phillip Allen Johnson and Joseph Patrick Moffat are housed in the Garfield County jail. Charges range from murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, tampering with a deceased human body to distribution of a controlled substance (fentanyl), tampering with physical evidence and more.
Wolf depredation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) confirmed a wolf depredation case in Jackson County. A dead calf was discovered with injuries consistent with a wolf attack, including a partially consumed hindquarter. Wolf tracks were found nearby. This is the second CPW confirmed wolf depredation instance in the state within a week. A similar investigation came to the same conclusion on April 2 in Grand County. For more information, including a map that monitors areas where collared wolves have been active, visit www.tinyurl.com/COWolves
APR props!
On April 6, during the Colorado Broadcasters Association’s annual Awards of Excellence Gala, Aspen Public Radio (APR) was awarded four awards of excellence (first place equivalent) and four certificates of merit (second place) for the organization’s 2023 broadcast reporting. “This team of reporters is so passionate about their craft and work hard to produce stories that are important to our community,” said APR news director Kelsey Brunner.
LEAP
April 30 is the last day to apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). LEAP helps eligible individuals and families pay a portion of winter home heating costs by making a one-time payment directly to the utility company on their behalf. This year, households can receive between $200 and $1,000 in energy assistance. To learn more, visit cdhs.colorado.gov/leap
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Krys Greenwood and Iris Nott (April 11); Brandon McDuffey and Susan Shirley (April 12); Diane Kenney, Nicole Levesque, Brad Moore, Jane Munsell, Vicki Peterson and Bill Shepherd (April 13); James Armstrong, Ed Brown, Dino Baldizan, Mark Giesecke and Roberta McGowan (April 14); Aisha Weinhold, Deloras Pulver and KDNK (April 15); Rachel Connor, Ylice Golden and Emma Rose (April 16); Monica Groom, HP Hansen and Doug Stewart (April 17).
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THURSDAY, APRIL 11
CODING CLUB
The Aspen Science Center teaches coding to teens at 3:45pm at the Carbondale Library.
BANNED BOOK CLUB
Basalt Library’s Banned Book Club discusses Stephen King’s “Carrie” from 5 to 6pm.
RIVER STOP
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council holds the final of its 2024 speaker series events at the River Stop rest area in Rifle from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Jackie Corday, a water and land attorney, will present on low-tech stream restoration techniques together with Abby Burk, senior manager of the Audubon Society’s Western Rivers Program. To register, visit www.midcowatershed.org/events
BOUQUET IT
Isabel Stone Studios guides a flower arranging workshop at the Cocoa Club from 6 to 9pm. Visit www.pollinatorchocolate.com to sign up. All materials will be provided.
BREATHWORK
Davis Cowles leads a men’s ceremonial breathwork circle at True Nature at 6pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “Wicked Little Letters” tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 7pm and on Sunday at 5pm. “One Life” shows on Saturday at 4:30pm.
COMEDY
Steve’s Guitars presents one final Patio Night Live! show featuring Beth Brandon and Miller Ford at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
MINI GREENHOUSES
Learn how to build a miniature greenhouse for your seed starts using old CD cases at Basalt Library from 3 to 5pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
ART OPENING
A joint art opening for local mixed-media artist Ashley Mosher’s exhibit, “Intimate Landscapes,” and a 5Point Adventure Film exhibit featuring works from Tre’lan Michael and Renan Öztürk begins at 5pm at the Launchpad.
CIRQUE D’SOPRIS
Cirque d’Sopris presents “The Little Prince” — a youth show of design, daring and dance — at Roaring Fork High School tonight and tomorrow at 6pm. Tickets at www.soltheatrecompany.org
DJ EXTRAVAGANZA
Watch KDNK staff members battle it out in 30-minute DJ sessions at Mountain Heart Brewing starting at 6pm. This KDNK membership drive event is presented by Music Gumbo Productions. Ten percent of beer sales will go to KDNK.
RECOVERY YOGA
People in recovery are invited to a weekly yoga session at The Meeting Place in Carbondale every Friday at 6pm and Tuesday at 8am. For a list of additional recovery meetings, visit www.meetingplacecarbondale.org
THEATER
Sopris Theatre Company presents “The Book of Will” at CMC’s New Space Theatre (Spring Valley) at 7pm tonight, tomorrow and next Friday and Saturday. Sunday matinees take place at 2pm. For tickets, visit www.bit.ly/SoprisTheatreTix or call the box office: 970-947-8177.
FREE CONCERT
Enjoy a free concert with JW Francis and Paul Cherry at TACAW at 8pm by registering in advance at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
SPRING CLEANING
Carbondale’s annual spring clean-up and recycling event takes place from 8am to 2pm at 4th Street and Colorado with discounted rates for residents. General trash, metal, wood, mattresses, textiles, electronics, batteries and tires will all be accepted. Hazard waste and yard waste will not.
BURRITO SALE
Beginning at 8am, the local American Legion Auxiliary will be selling hot burritos with meat and veggie options for folks dropping off rubbish during Carbondale’s spring cleaning event at 4th and Colorado — while supplies last!
AI DL
Author Ilia Delio, a double-doctorate holding “theologian futurist,” gives a daylong presentation at the Aspen Chapel called “Why AI Needs Spirituality” from 9am to 3pm. The presentation will also be live streamed. More info at www.aspenchapel.org
TRUE OR FALSE?
Learn how to identify false information on the internet and social media at the Basalt Library at 11am. This is a bilingual event. Register at www.basaltlibrary.org
SPRING RECITAL
Jennifer Gary, flute and Karen Tafejian, piano present a free evening of light classical music at the Carbondale Library at 6pm.
RIVER BRIDGE BENEFIT
River Bridge Regional Center hosts its Ninth Annual “Imagine” Fundraiser at Spring Creeks Ranch in Carbondale from 6 to 9pm. Tickets at www.tinyurl.com/ImagineRiverBridge
ASPEN ROCKS
The Inspire Aspen Foundation and Wheeler Opera House present a music competition featuring six student finalists at 6:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SIERRA HULL
Sierra Hull performs at Harris Concert Hall in Aspen at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
T SWIFT
TACAW hosts “Let’s Sing Taylor,” a live band experience celebrating Taylor Swift, at 7:30pm. Tickets are sold out!
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
SONG CIRCLE
Sweet Root convenes a song circle at the Third Street Center at 3pm.
SUNDAY SESSIONS
El Dorado presents KDNK DJ Grateful Ed spinnin’ tunes from 4 to 7pm.
BLISSFUL HIPS
Cari Eisenson teaches “Bliss Your Hips” at Kula from 5:30 to 7pm. To register, visit www.kulayogaonmain.com
MONDAY, APRIL 15
APOCALYPSE SURVIVAL
Are you prepared to live without electricity for a week, a month or more? Sue Gray teaches survival basics at the Carbondale Library at 6pm.
PIRATE RADIO
Celebrating 41 years on the airwaves, KDNK screens “Pirate Radio” at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm. Costumes encouraged!
TUESDAY, APRIL 16
YOUTH RADIO
Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program tells teens at Basalt Library what youth radio is all about from 4 to 6pm. Registration and more info at www.basaltlibrary.org
BROTHERHOOD
Kyle Jason Leitzke leads a men’s group at Basalt Library exploring “accountability” from 5:30 to 7pm.
DOUBLE FUNDRAISER
YouthZone and Valley Settlement benefit from a Bay Equity Home Loans “restaurant takeover” at Frida’s in Glenwood Springs at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. To make reservations, call 970-309-5213.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
ATMOSPHERE
The Aspen Chapel Gallery presents a new mixed-media exhibit with an opening reception from 4 to 7pm. The exhibit will remain on display through May 22 and 10% of all sales benefit High Rockies Harm Reduction.
CLUB DE ESPAÑOL
El Club de Español, practicing conversational Spanish, meets at Bodegón every Wednesday from 5 to 7pm.
BROTHERHOOD 2
Kyle Jason Leitzke leads a men’s group at True Nature exploring “integrity” from 6 to 7:30pm.
COMMUNITY CONCERT
Glenwood Springs Community Concert Association presents Branden & James with Effie Passero at the Glenwood Springs High School at 7pm. Attend the concert for free when you buy a pass for next season’s shows. For more info, visit www.gsconcertassn.org
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
BOOK CLUB
The Third Thursday Book Club discusses various fiction and nonfiction favorites at the Carbondale Library at 2pm.
POWER OF PERSPECTIVE
Atis, a certified peer support specialist with Mind Springs Health, guides a writing and discussion workshop, “The Power of Perspective,” at the Basalt Library at 5pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
LOUNGE SESSION
HeadQuarters hosts its monthly lounge session where participants discuss a book and journal or draw in a social setting at 6pm. This month through June, the group will discuss “Scars to Stars: Stories of Vulnerability, Resilience and Overcoming Adversity.” More info at www.headq.org
EL DORADO MUSIC
Western Slope singer-songwriter Courtney Grieger performs at El Dorado at 7pm. Grieger’s new single, “Dead Man’s Hand,” is out now.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Pierre Bensusan performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
LOVE OF THE LETTER
Explore techniques for letting appreciation flow and saying what you need to say to loved ones at the Carbondale Library at 4pm. Cards and stamps will be provided.
LIBRARY PARTY
Calling all library lovers! Basalt Library will host a community party open to all from 6 to 8pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
LISTENING PARTY
TACAW hosts The LP (Listening Party) for advocates of music discovery to enjoy community and refreshments while listening to a new or cherished record selected by a guest curator. “Dark Matter” will kick it off at 6:30pm.
WOMEN’S VOICES
VOICES presents “Objects In Mirror,” an original Women’s VOICES Theater Project, at the Thunder River Theatre tonight and tomorrow at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. For tickets, visit www.voicesrfv.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
MIND & BODY
HeadQuarters and Roaring Fork Crossfit team up to teach mental and physical fitness at 9am. Register at www.headq.org/support/events