Sopris 100 Who Care
Do you remember the Sopris 100 Who Care? Friendship, refreshments, a $100 donation and a deserving individual, cause or nonprofit walking away with $10,000 — who could forget? It will all happen again in a quick and joyful hour at the River Valley Ranch barn on Wednesday, June 5 at 5:30pm. Six organizations were funded in 2018-2020 before COVID interrupted everything. This philanthropic group now looks forward to finding its seventh cause to support. If you’re interested in attending and did not receive the evite, contact sopris100whocare@gmail.com or bcretti@gmail.com
Sweetwater Lake
On Monday, May 6, the White River National Forest initiated a 90-day public scoping period for the Sweetwater Lake Recreation Management and Development Project Environmental Impact Statement. The proposed action would authorize a 20-year special use permit to Colorado Parks and Wildlife to implement and maintain improvements on 832 acres of National Forest lands surrounding Sweetwater Lake, including 488 acres acquired in 2021 through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Comments must be received by Aug. 5; find details at www.bit.ly/SweetwaterInput
Highway 82 delays
A resurfacing project in Snowmass Canyon will begin on May 13. Motorists should plan for a 24/7 single-lane closure on seven miles of Highway 82 with 40 minute delays for bridge work from May 28 to June 28. After the bridge repairs are completed, motorists can anticipate a single-lane closure and 15-minute delays during construction hours, Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm. Traffic impacts will be kept minimal for eastbound lanes from 6am to 9am and westbound lanes from 3pm to 6pm. The project is estimated to conclude in October.
Bringing home gold
Congratulations to local pickleball players Abbe Murray, Brooke Pettigrew and Sam Johnson. These Roaring Fork Pickleball Association members recently played in the Pro Tour of Pickleball’s Selkirk Red Rock Open in St. George, Utah and won their divisions. Murray and Pettigrew won 3.5 women’s doubles and Johnson got first in men’s singles, 3.0. According to pickleball aficionados, this is quite an accomplishment with over 1,000 players from across the country in the tournament. Winning gold set them up as state champions and qualified all three for free entry into the United Pickleball Championships in Dallas this November.
Taking on the world
A group of local BMX racers qualified to compete in the prestigious Union Cycliste Internationale BMX World Championships, May 12-18. Three cheers for Cole Baxter, Campbell Maybon, Ian Westerman, Max Gunning, Grafton Merriam, and Vivan Merriam. Learn more about Roaring Fork Cycling and its programs for youth at www.roaringforkcycling.org
Celebrating student-athletes
Ross Montessori School would like recognize the following students for placing individually or with their team in any sport that has gone to a state or national final competition: Brody Beauchamp, Finn Buckley, Allison Contreras Burgos, Emmy Everett, Hugo Faughn, Ayla Klein, Elijah Martinez, Ben Meuzelaar, Kaytra Moodie, Jade Morey, Henry Sanders, Coban Sewell and Burton Smith. Congratulations!
Missed connection
“To the stunningly handsome, tall guy from Baltimore that was in the canned foods aisle of City Market around 3pm on Monday, May 6 — I heard you talking to another shopper and I was too shy to chime in, but I’m curious what you were planning to cook and if you’re single,” wrote Girl in the Red Fleece. Missed connections and responses can be emailed to news@soprissun.com
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Cheyenne Booher, Jillian Livingston and Karen Crownhart-Nieslanik (May 9); Kay Bell, Chris Perry and Damian Sequichie (May 10); Mark Chain (May 11); Dylan Rose Emmer (May 12); Camy Britt, Jimmy Byrne, Megan Cook, Bill Jochems, Pat Noel, Renee Prince and David Taylor (May 13); Debbi Fadli, Paige Gibbons, Doc Phillip and Steve Standiford (May 14); Jenny Cutright, Lindsay Dudycha, Kellie Land, Jonelle Luther, Greg Masse, Feénagh O’Donnell, Morgan Williams and Ana Vega Terrazas (May 15).
~ C A L E N D A R ~
THURSDAY, MAY 9
CODING CLUB
The Aspen Science Center teaches coding for teens at the Carbondale Library at 3:45pm.
BANNED BOOK CLUB
Basalt Library’s Banned Book Club discusses “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli at 4pm.
FLORAL FANTASY
The Cocoa Club hosts a Mother’s Day flower arranging class from 6 to 9pm. Tickets at www.pollinatorchocolate.com/pages/calendar-of-events
FROG AND TOAD
SoL Theatre presents “A Year with Frog and Toad” at the Thunder River Theatre at 6pm tonight, tomorrow and Saturday. There will be 2pm matinees on Saturday and Sunday. For tickets, visit www.soltheatrecompany.org
JEFF PLANKENHORN
Steve’s Guitars presents Jeff Plankenhorn at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, MAY 10
EQUITY SYMPOSIUM
The Equity Action Project and MANAUS present a daylong bilingual symposium focusing on topics like anti-racism, intersectionality and language justice from 9am to 3:30pm. To register, visit www.bit.ly/EquityMay10
ART RECEPTION
The Art Base welcomes artist Jahn Carlos Neri for the “HYPERMNESIA: VR-ART” closing reception at 5pm.
VINYASA + VINO
Kula Yoga on Main offers a flow yoga class followed by wine and conversation from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Drop-in proceeds benefit FocusedKids.
SPRING GALA
YouthZone hosts a fundraiser with food, entertainment and an auction at TACAW at 6pm. Tickets at www.youthzone.com/spring-gala
SYMPHONY SWING
Symphony in the Valley performs a “Roaring ‘20s Gala Fundraiser” at the Hotel Colorado at 6:30pm. The event will repeat on May 11 at the Ute Theater in Rifle. For tickets, visit www.sitv.org
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre shows “The Fall Guy” at 7:30pm tonight, tomorrow and May 15-16. Sunday’s show is at 5pm.
RUBYJOYFUL
RubyJoyful, a band featuring Andy Thorn, Drew Emmitt and Rob Ickes, performs at Steve’s Guitars with Luke Callen opening at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, MAY 11
HEALING ART
The Art Base offers “Art, Healing, Hope” at 9:30am and 1pm — both sessions will last one hour.
SILT RIVER PRESERVE
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers leads a restoration project at the Silt River Preserve from 9am to 3pm with structured activities for children. Sign up at www.rfov.org
DANDELION DAY
The Parade of Species departs from 2nd and Main at 10am, arriving in Sopris Park where activities are planned from 10am to 5pm. There will be many vendor booths with environmentally-conscious products and live music at the gazebo, as well as a seed swap, education tent, slow bike race and more. Find details on Facebook by searching for “Carbondale Dandelion Day.”
THE LONGEST DAY
Sopris Lodge will partner with the Alzheimer’s Association for a fundraiser from 11am to 2pm with food, activities and music by Rodrigo Arreguin. To RSVP, call 970-356-8764 or visit www.soprislodge.com/events
BRUCE COCKBURN
Bruce Cockburn, “one of Canada’s finest artists,” performs at TACAW at 7pm. This show is sold out!
SUNDAY, MAY 12
SUNDAY SESSIONS
Enjoy a curated playlist by a KDNK DJ Ape on the Dink at El Dorado from 4 to 7pm.
TITO PUENTE JR.
The Wheeler Opera House proudly presents Tito Puente Jr. at 5pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
MONDAY, MAY 13
BONEDALE BIKE WEEK
Stop by Chacos Park with your bicycle between 7 and 9am all week for free coffee, tea and donuts!
KLR BABY
The Basalt Library hosts a group for pregnant women and mothers with infants from 10:30 to 11:30am. Questions? Contact Kaja at 847-894-6546.
IN STITCHES
A knitting and crocheting club meets at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
BIKE RODEO
The Carbondale Rec Center hosts a bike rodeo for kids from 4 to 6pm. All participants must wear a helmet and have a waiver signed! The Bike Pedestrian and Trail Commission will give away up to 10 bikes to kids as part of Bonedale Bike week.
INTERFAITH DIALOGUE
The Basalt Library hosts a community conversation on challenging topics “to help you practice speaking from your heart and listening deeply” at 5pm. This week’s topic is “My Way or the Highway.”
AIKIDO
Adults and teens are invited to practice aikido, at 13 Moons Ranch from 5:15 to 6:15pm. The same class is offered on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30am. For more info visit www.CrystalRiverAikikai.com
GADEN SHARTSE
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center welcomes monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery in India for a week of events beginning with an opening ceremony at the Third Street Center tonight, initiating the creation of a sand mandala at 6:30pm.
GROUP MEDITATION
Roaring Fork Insight begins a meditation group at 13 Moons Ranch on Mondays from 7 to 8:30pm, including a 30-40 minute meditation, a short break with tea and cookies and a dharma talk.
TUESDAY, MAY 14
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Sopris Lodge facilitates a support group for families, partners and other caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia from 3 to 4pm. To RSVP, call 970-678-0057.
GIRLS WHO CODE
Basalt Library offers a coding class for students of all genders at 3:45pm.
SCAVENGER HUNT
The Bonedale Bike Week scavenger hunt begins at Aloha Mountain Cyclery at 6pm. Registration begins
at 5:45pm.
TEA CEREMONY
Gaden Shartse monks lead a tea ceremony at the Third Street Center at 6:30pm.
FINANCIAL STRENGTH
HeadQuarters offers “Financial Strength and Wellness” from
6 to 7:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
ART SHOW
Roaring Fork High School’s annual art show opens today from 8am to 8pm and continues in the school library May 16 and 17 from 8am to 6pm.
STORYTIME
Basalt Library hosts early-literacy storytime from 10:30 to 11am.
STEM
The Aspen Science Center dives into a STEM topic with hands-on activities for kids ages 5-11 and their families from 2:30 to 3:30pm at the Basalt Library.
PUMP TRACK
Carbondale Parks and Rec hosts kids’ pump track time trials at North Face Bike Park with prizes for first, second and third place in each age category. The free event is from 4 to 6pm in association with Bonedale Bike Week.
COLLEGE SEARCH
Basalt Library invites high school students to receive help researching colleges from 5:30 to 7pm.
BIKE WASH
Treat your ride to a MountainFLOW wash with live music and more at Mountain Heart Brewery.
PARADISE PARADOX
The Carbondale Library screens “The Paradise Paradox” at 6pm.
DHARMA TEACHING
Gaden Shartse monks teach about the six perfections of generosity, ethical discipline, patience, enthusiastic effort, concentration and wisdom at the Third Street Center at 6:30pm.
OPTIMAL HEALTH
Dr. Greg Feinsinger teaches about the “best diet for optimal health for you and the planet” at the Third Street Center at 7pm.
SCIENCE CAFE
Aspen Science Center’s Hometown Science Cafe Series returns to Carbondale with El Dorado hosting from 7 to 8pm on Wednesdays. This week’s topic is “Our Unfolding Energy Revolution” with Matt Shmigelsky, owner and founder of Arcos Energy.
THURSDAY, MAY 16
BOOK CLUB
The Carbondale Library’s Third Thursday Book Club takes place at 2pm. This month’s book is “Fresh Water for Flowers” by Valerie Perrin.
MINECRAFT
Basalt Library invites Minecraft players to unite and explore at 3:30pm.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
The second Bonedale Bike Week scavenger hunt is for middle school students and departs from outside Carbondale Middle School at 4pm. Registration is at 3:45pm.
RFOV
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers lend a hand at Nancy’s Path, a public trail open to horses and hikers near Basalt, from 4 to 8pm. Sign up at www.rfov.org
BAROQUE MUSIC
Local musicians Sarah Graf, gamba, Camille Backman and Delaney Meyers, violins, and Charlotte McClain, harpsichord, perform an evening of French baroque tunes at the Basalt Library at 5:30pm.
PIZZA PICNIC
The Carbondale Community Oven will be fired up for a personal pizza potluck picnic from 5:30 to 7pm. All are welcome, though people should bring their own plate, utensils, drink and perhaps toppings to share.
LOUNGE
HeadQuarters offers a free drop-in lounge session from 6 to 7:30pm with journaling and literature. This month’s book is “Scars to Stars: Stories of Vulnerability, Resilience and Overcoming Adversity.”
HEALING RITUAL
Gaden Shartse monks perform a healing ritual at the Third Street Center at 6:30pm.
SPOKE’N’WORD
El Dorado hosts the famous Bonedale Bike Week limerick contest at 7pm.
DARK SKIES
Snowmass Capitol Creek Caucus and Wildsky Old Snowmass present “Stars and Stripes: Preserving the Dark of Night” with Dr. Jeffrey Hall at TACAW at 7pm. RSVP for free at www.tacaw.org
MATILDA MUSICAL
Theatre Aspen presents “Matilda the Musical, Jr.” tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 7pm with a Sunday matinee at 2pm. Tickets at www.theatreaspen.org
FRIDAY, MAY 17
RETIREMENT
Sopris Lodge hosts financial advisors with tips for a worry-free retirement at 2pm. To RSVP, call 970-456-6871.
LOVE OF THE LETTER
Mateo Sandate guides a letter-writing workshop at the Carbondale Library at 4pm.
BONEYARD BASH
Revel Bikes (786 Industry Place) hosts a Bonedale Bike Week party with pizza and music and a log pull contest from 4 to 8pm.
TIBETAN CULTURE NIGHT
The public is invited to join the Gaden Shartse monks for a vegetarian meal and cultural exchange at 6pm. Registration is required at www.wocdc.org
TRAIL RUNNING FILMS
TACAW hosts the Trail Running Film Festival at 6:30pm. The evening will kick off with a panel hosted by Zoë Rom, editor-in-chief of Trail Runner magazine. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, MAY 18
UPLIFT
HeadQuarters offers a fitness class for the mind and body in partnership with Roaring Fork CrossFit at 9am.
ASPEN POLYNESIA
The Carbondale Library hosts “A Day in Tahiti” with Aspen Polynesia at 2pm. Glenwood Springs Library hosts the same event at 6pm.
BUTTER SCULPTING
Gaden Shartse monks teach the Tibetan arts of calligraphy, sand painting and butter sculpture at the Third Street Center at 2pm.
GREEN TARA
Gaden Shartse monks perform a “Green Tara Empowerment” ritual at the Third Street Center at 6:30pm.
PRINCE
The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park welcomes Paizley Park, a Prince tribute band, for a rocking concert to begin the summer season at 7pm.
BIKE FILM
The Painted Pig hosts a bike-in movie to conclude Bonedale Bike Week, showing “In The Dirt” at 7:30pm. Costumes encouraged! (Think old west/steampunk meets bike culture.)
SUNDAY, MAY 19
SOPRIS RUN-OFF
The Mt. Sopris Run-Off race has split off from Mountain Fair. The race departs at 8am with 10-mile and 25k options. Proceeds will benefit Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. For details, visit www.mtsoprisrunoff.com
SPRINGFEST
Aspen Valley Land Trust’s Springfest returns to Strang Ranch from 11am to 2pm with live music and a free shuttle from downtown Carbondale. Tickets are available by donation at www.avlt.org
MANDALA DISSOLUTION
The Gaden Shartse monks conclude their visit with a ceremonial dissolution of their sand mandala at 4pm. The sand will be poured into the Crystal River to spread its blessing.