Principal Hentschel
Longtime Roaring Fork Valley educator Lindsay Hentschel was announced as the next Roaring Fork High School principal beginning this July. Hentschel holds a master’s degree in educational leadership, a graduate certificate in restorative practices and a bachelor’s degree in English education. Expect a full article in next week’s Sun!
Sole finalist Gianneschi
The Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees announced on April 15 that Dr. Matt Gianneschi, the college’s current chief operating officer, is the sole finalist for the next president and chief executive officer position. Gianneschi served alongside Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser for 10 years. The position was open for applications internally from March 27 to April 5, during which time a survey was circulated in English and Spanish soliciting community feedback.
Communal baking
A new season of picnics at the Carbondale Community Oven begins this Thursday, April 18 behind the Third Street Center. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share as well as their own eating utensils (a plate, fork, cup, etc.). You may also bring a sugarless yeast dough to pop in the oven at 5:30pm. The potluck will begin around 6:15pm.
Pollinator love
Carbondale residents who irrigate their grass with town water are eligible for the Residential Turf Buy-Back Program. Get cash for grass this spring by converting your lawn to a native, low-water and pollinator-friendly landscape. The Town will pay $2 per square foot of irrigated turf removed. Applications are available at Town Hall or www.beefriendlycarbondale.com
Tree removal
A spruce tree near the east property line of the Carbondale Pool will be removed this Friday, April 19. According to a press release, the tree was scheduled for removal during the demolition phase of the pool, but the likelihood of damage to the root mass during the Forest Service’s redevelopment project has prompted the Town to act swift “to avoid potential of the tree falling into the Main Street right-of-way which could result in property damage or injuries.”
Pickleball 101
The Roaring Fork Pickleball Association is offering beginner lessons in Carbondale for those interested in learning the sport. Lessons are Monday and Wednesday for one week: April 29 and May 1 or May 6 and May 8. Both weeks include two time options: 9 to 10:30am or 10:30am to noon. All equipment is provided and a $20 drop-in fee can be applied toward club membership dues. For more details, email nettmarkham@aol.com with “Pickleball lesson” in the subject line.
Mineral lease grants
The Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District recently announced that it will distribute $2,432,000 in grants to go toward various municipal and special district projects within the county. Exactly $2,250,000 was awarded through its Traditional Grant Program, including $500,000 earmarked for the construction of Carbondale’s aquatics facility. The remaining $182,000 was awarded through its Mini Grant Program, with disbursements of up to $25,000 going to eight entities west of Glenwood Springs.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Stephanie Schilling and Hadley Hentschel (April 18); Francisco Nevarez-Burgueno, Deborah Colley, Karen Dixon, Leslie Emerson, Jill and Alleghany Meadows, Louie Neil and James Surls (April 19); Julie Bomersback, Jack Bergstrom, Jared Carlson, April Clark and Molly Jacober (April 20); Renae Gustine and Shannon Muse (April 21); Sage Dawson, Fred Malo, Kameron Miranda and Mendo Will (April 22); Rosemary Dewers (April 23); Enrique Abarca, Dick Gibson and Holly Tullar (April 24).
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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 SESH
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
SEED PEACE
Seed Peace is accepting volunteer help on Tuesday and Friday mornings, from 9am to noon, at Sunfire Ranch (south of Carbondale). For details, contact heatherfroelicher@gmail.com
SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
Colorado Mountain College students host the college’s virtual Sustainability and Ecosystem Science Conference from 9am to noon. Ute leader Forrest Cuch will give this year’s keynote address titled “Native Knowledge for the New Earth.” Register at www.colomtn.me/suscon2024
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.
ORCHIDS 101
Botany Houseplant Shop teaches how to keep orchid plants alive, thriving and ready to bloom! You may also bring up to five orchids to repot. To reserve your spot for this workshop from 5:30 to 7pm at 486 Highway 133, Carbondale, email botanyhouseplantshop@gmail.com
LIBRARY LOVE
Calling all library lovers! Basalt Library will host a community party open to all from 6 to 8pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
SOUND JOURNEY
Dr. Zachary and Krista Cashin lead a vibrational sound journey at True Nature at 6:30pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
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.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “One Life” tonight and tomorrow at 7pm, and “Wicked Little Letters” tomorrow at 4:45pm and Sunday at 5pm.
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. Tickets at www.voicesrfv.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
RIFLE CREEK CLEANUP
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council leads an effort to clean up Rifle Creek. Informational booths will be on site at Centennial Park and the cleanup goes from 8am to noon. Door prizes will be doled out at noon. Find more info and sign up at www.tinyurl.com/RifleCreek
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Residents can drop off hazardous waste (and pick up some free compost while they’re at it) at the Glenwood Springs Community Center from 9am to 3pm.
FARM DAY
Ahead of Earth Day, The Farm Collaborative invites community members to stop by the Cozy Point Farm Park outside of Aspen starting at 10am to grab a fun activity kit, goodie bag, meet the animals and learn about the FarmCenter that is currently under construction. Then drop by the Sunfire Ranch campus, south of Carbondale, after 1pm for Earth Day Field Day. More info at www.farmco.org
MIND & BODY
HeadQuarters and Roaring Fork Crossfit team up to teach mental and physical fitness at 9am. Register at www.headq.org/support/events
LOVING AWARENESS
Mackie Keller leads a four part mindfulness and meditation class, “Cultivating Loving Awareness,” starting today and continuing the next three Saturdays at 4pm at Kula Yoga on Main. Registration and more info at www.kulayogaonmain.com
SPRING YOGA
Kate Mulheron leads “Spring Renewal: An Earth Ways Yoga Experience,” alongside music performed by Jay Kraemer, at True Nature at 4pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
SHORTSFEST ENCORE
Aspen Film screens Shortsfest 2024 award winners at the Isis Theatre in Aspen and Movieland in El Jebel at 5pm.
350 ROARING FORK
350 Roaring Fork screens “A Good Neighbor,” a film detailing the travails of Commerce City in dealing with pollution from the Suncor refinery, at the Carbondale Library at 6pm.
EARTH DAY
The Center for Human Flourishing presents “Living the Change,” a documentary about climate change solutions, at the Third Street Center from 7 to 8pm.
DEREK DAMES OHL
Steve’s Guitars presents Derek Dames Ohl at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
THE CONFLUENTS
The Valley’s premiere funk troupe, the Confluents, performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP
WindWalkers Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy Center hosts a “Nonverbal Communications and Horsemanship” workshop for prospective volunteers at 1pm. Visit www.windwalkers.org for more info.
SHORTSFEST ESPAÑOL
Aspen Film screens Shortsfest 2024 Spanish films at the Isis Theatre in Aspen and Movieland in El Jebel at 4pm.
WORDPLAY & WELLNESS
Join other writers during National Poetry Month to participate in writing activities, some light yoga and spoken word at the Carbondale Library at 3pm. Registration and more info at www.gcpld.org The same event will occur at the Basalt Library on April 23 at 4:30pm. Visit www.basaltlibrary.org to register.
SUNDAY SESSIONS
El Dorado presents KDNK DJ Luis Raul spinning tunes from 4 to 7pm.
LEVEL UP YOGA
Evan Soroka takes yoga enthusiasts to the next level with “Shakti Sadhana: Integration and Mastering the Inner Energies” at True Nature at 4pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
ECSTATIC DANCE
Dustin Eli leads ecstatic dance at 13 Moons, south of Carbondale, from 6 to 8pm.
CHAIN STATION
Steve’s Guitars presents Chain Station at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
MONDAY, APRIL 22
RIVERS CLEANUP
Roaring Fork Conservancy organizes volunteers to clean rivers in the watershed, today through April 27. Find details at www.roaringfork.org/events
MOTHERING
KLR Baby hosts a workshop for pregnant moms and moms with infants at the Basalt Library from 10:30 to 11:30am. Questions? Call Kaja at 847-894-6546.
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club convenes at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
BASALT’S EARTH DAY
The Town of Basalt hosts its first Earth Day celebration at Basalt River Park from 3 to 6pm. The inaugural theme is “Keep Basalt Composty.” The Town is seeking input from residents about how to improve composting in town, and that survey can be found at www.letstalk.basalt.net/composting
TUESDAY, APRIL 23
SUSTAINABLE LEGACY
Brook LeVan of Sustainable Settings will present as part of the Regenerative Legacy Summit, an online event hosted by AG Steward, from 9am to 3:30pm today and tomorrow. To register, visit www.legacy.agsteward.co
COMPUTER CLEANSE
Learn how to clean up your PC or Mac computer to create more space (or how to prepare an old computer to sell or recycle) at the Basalt Library at 1:30pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
GIRLS WHO CODE
Basalt Library partners with Girls Who Code to teach the basics of coding to students of all genders from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
LONGEVITY
The Aspen Times and Post Independent present an expert panel on getting good sleep at TACAW at 5:30pm.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets at the Third Street Center at 6:30pm. All are welcome.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
BUSINESS FORUM
The Aspen Chamber Resort Association hosts its 2024 Business Outlook Forum at the Koch Seminar Building at Aspen Meadows from 8 to 10am. Breakfast is included. More info at www.tinyurl.com/ACRABusinessForum
WHAT LOW?
Basalt Library invites kids ages 7 and up to play Nintendo Switch in the Treehouse Room from 2:30 to 3:30pm.
GEOTHERMAL
Clean Energy Economy for the Region hosts a thermal energy open house at the Third Street Center from 5 to 7pm.
SPANISH CONVERSATION
The Spanish Conversation Club meets at Bodegón in Carbondale every Wednesday from 5 to 7pm.
BOOK TALK
Basalt Library hosts a book talk exploring “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks at 5:30pm.
5POINT
5Point kicks off its 17th Annual Flagship Festival with a community film program at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm. Find the full schedule at www.5pointfilm.org/festival
KEVIN NEALON
Actor and comedian Kevin Nealon performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets are sold out!
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
ARTIST RECEPTION
Join Tre’lan Michael and Renan Öztürk at a special 5Point Film art exhibition opening at The Launchpad from 5 to 6:30pm. Both artists are featured in film premieres at this year’s festival.
FAKE NEWS?
Basalt Library hosts a workshop for identifying trustworthy news sources from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
EARTH SOUND
Danielle Klein leads a sound bath at True Nature at 6pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
STUDENT FILM
5Point Film invites high school students for a free adventure films screening at the Carbondale Rec Center at 1pm. More info at www.5point.org
THUNDER AT TACAW
“The Voice” season 18 finalist Thunderstorm Artis performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets and more info at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
5POINT 5K
The annual 5Point 5K starts out at Independence Run and Hike at 8am. Registration and more info at www.5point.org/festival
ARBOR DAY
While Arbor Day was technically yesterday, Aspen Valley Land Trust celebrates by planting trees at Coffman Ranch from 10am to noon today. Sign up to help out at www.avlt.org
TREE PLANTING
Glenwood Springs Parks and Rec teaches residents how to properly plant trees at Two Rivers Park at 11am. Participants also get to take home a tree to plant. Reserve a spot at www.bit.ly/ArborDayCOGS
CAREGIVING
Communication Works offers a two-day workshop in Carbondale for caregivers, professionals and people generally wanting support and skills for better communication, balance and empathy during challenging times. Day one of the training is from 9am to 5pm with a midday break for lunch. The training resumes on Sunday, April 28 from 1:30 to 5pm. For more details, call 970-618-2944 or visit www.bit.ly/caregivinghelp
CLOTHING SWAP
Mountain View Church in Glenwood Springs hosts a kids spring clothing swap from 9 to 11am. Clothing for infants to teenagers will be free for the taking — no donation is necessary to participate. Donations can be dropped off at Mountain View Church ahead of April 20. Questions? Contact office@mvcglenwood.org
BRUSHES AT BLUEBIRD
Kick back with a beer or a glass of wine and paint in the company of other community members at the Bluebird Cafe at 5:30pm. Register at www.tinyurl.com/BluebirdBrushes
LOTERÍA
The Buddy Program hosts Noche de Lotería at the Glenwood Springs Community Center from 6 to 8pm, presented for free thanks to FirstBank.
KRAY VAN KIRK
Steve’s Guitars hosts Kray Van Kirk for a night of mesmerizing music beginning at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
5POINT AFTERPARTY
Celebrate the 17th Annual 5Point Film Festival in style and after hours at Thunder River Theatre at 10pm. Tickets and more info at www.5pointfilm.org/festival
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Following 5Point’s Family Film Program at noon at the Carbondale Rec Center, enjoy a free scoop of ice cream at 1:30pm and celebrate another successful film festival. More info at www.5pointfilm.org/festival
VAGUS NERVE YOGA
Davis Cowles leads a breathing and movement workshop at Kula Yoga on Main at 3:30pm. To register, visit www.kulayogaonmain.com
TUESDAY, APRIL 30
BROTHERHOOD CIRCLE
Kyle Jason Leitzke leads the Sacred Brotherhood Circle at the Basalt Library at 5:30pm. This time, the theme is responsibility. All male-identifying individuals are welcome. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
JAZZ DAY
Jazz Aspen Snowmass presents a free student showcase at TACAW from 5 to 7pm.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets at the Cattle Creek Thrift Store at 6:30pm.