Murder suspect
On May 10, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office arrested John Michael Worley for the suspected murder of Wayne Moore. Moore was discovered bleeding and unresponsive in his car on May 11, 2021. Over the past three years, investigators conducted dozens of witness interviews, multiple search warrants and the analyzing of physical evidence, identifying Worley, a 30-year-old man from Parachute, as the primary suspect. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Wildfire preparedness
Colorado Rural & Fire Protection District (CRFPD) is offering free home wildfire mitigation consultation to property owners. To schedule an appointment, you can call 970-963-2491. It’s also a great time to download the ReachWell app and sign up for emergency alerts for Eagle, Garfield and/or Pitkin counties. CRFPD publishes a regular newsletter with seasonal safety tips in English and Spanish. You can subscribe at www.carbondalefire.org
El Jebel fire
On Sunday, May 12, Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Authority responded to a structure fire on Clark Drive in El Jebel. The first arriving unit reported “a single-story, single-family mobile home with smoke showing from the eaves.” Crews were able to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjacent homes. One person suffered from smoke inhalation and the home sustained extensive damage with the majority of its contents deemed “a total loss due to smoke and water damage.” The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Civic innovation
The Knight Foundation’s Knight Emerging City Champions program is accepting applications for innovation pitches to revitalize downtown areas, enhance public spaces and foster economic opportunities. Applicants will receive $5,000 seed funding, along with a $500 tech grant to kickstart their community projects. This program targets individuals ages 18-35 and begins with a trip to Toronto, Canada. Applications close on May 27. Learn more at www.bit.ly/KECCapp
AARP award
AARP Colorado is seeking nominations for its 2024 Colorado Andrus Award for Community Service, honoring Coloradans over 50 who share their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of their fellow community members. Nominations will be evaluated based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, reflected AARP’s vision and mission and inspired other volunteers. The application can be found at www.bit.ly/AARPawardCO and is due by July 15. For more info, contact COAARP@aarp.org
Aspen art
The City of Aspen is commissioning an artist/team to create and install a work of public art and community engagement at the Rubey Park Transit Center. Bilingual, participatory projects will be prioritized. The project will have a $15,000 budget and be on display for two months this summer. Applications are due by May 20 at www.bit.ly/RedBrickENG
5 Point winners
On May 9, 5 Point Adventure Film Festival announced its 17th flagship festival award-winning films. “Best of Festival” went to “26,000 Days” by Henry Behel; “Best Editing” was earned by “Reel Rock: Jirishanca” by Josh Lowell and Peter Mortimer; “Best Cinematography” was awarded to “The Polar Passage” by Andrew Harrison Brown and Renan Ozturk; the “Hayden Kennedy Award” was given to “Moving Mountains” by Jessa Williams; and “People’s Choice Award” went to “School of Fish” by Oliver Sutro and Colin Arisman.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Bartlett, Cynthia Butterfield, Aaron Luttrell and Fred Pulver (May 16); Terrie Geddes, Lisa Johnson and Steven Quint (May 17); Willa Bonzi, Mike Cassetty, Bonnie Earl and Gretchen Hofmann (May 18); Peter Frey (May 19); Eloise Clark, Jenny Garcia and Daniel Self (May 20); Tucker Farris and Wesley Niemer (May 21); Arn Menconi, Steve Beckley, Charlie Chacos, Mila Fomina, Frank Markoya and Bonnie Pletcher (May 22).
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THURSDAY, MAY 16
ART SHOW
The Roaring Fork High School art show remains on display today and tomorrow from 8am to 6pm in the school library.
BOOK CLUB
The Carbondale Library’s Third Thursday Book Club takes place at 2pm. This month’s book is “The Stationary Shop” by Marjan Kamali.
MINECRAFT
Basalt Library invites Minecraft players to unite and explore at 3:30pm.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bonedale Bike Week hosts a scavenger hunt for middle school students departing 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 (if they choose) toppings to share.
VIBRANCY
The City of Aspen celebrates its Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship with presentations at the Wheeler Opera House from 5:30 to 7pm.
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 revived 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
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre shows “The Fall Guy” through May 21 at 7:30pm each night, except on Sunday at 5pm instead.
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, music and a log-pulling contest from 4 to 8pm.
ART EXHIBIT
The Art Base hosts an opening reception for “Colorado Women Living Large,” an exhibit running through June 21, from 5 to 7pm.
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.
LINOCUT
Curt Carpenter teaches color reduction linocut techniques at The Art Base from 9am to 3pm today and tomorrow. To register, visit www.theartbase.org
BODY-MINDFULNESS
Yogi Susan Aposhyan teaches “Body-mindfulness” at the Aspen Chapel from 9am to 3pm. The ticketed event will also be live-streamed. Find details at www.aspenchapel.org
PHOTO WALK
Deb Shannan teaches visual journaling using digital photography at The Art Base from 9:30am to 12:30pm. To register, visit www.theartbase.org
KIDS SAFETY
Valley View Hospital hosts its annual Kids Safety Fair from 10am to noon. Learn more at VVH.org/SafetyFair
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.
ARTIST RECEPTION
The Rifle Library welcomes Trish O’Grady and her artwork with a reception from 2 to 4pm.
MOTORS AT WILLITS
The Basalt Education Foundation hosts Motors at Willits beginning at 4pm.
CEASEFIRE RALLY
Ceasefire Now RFV protests the war in Gaza and latest incursion into Rafah with a public rally in Aspen’s Paepcke Park from 4 to 8pm.
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 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!
CALEB DEAN BAND
TACAW welcomes the Caleb Dean Band performing for free at 7pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
DJ SET
Adobe Jones spins tunes at Bodegón beginning at 9pm.
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, lunch and a free shuttle from downtown Carbondale. Tickets are available by donation at www.avlt.org
GARCO DEMS
Garfield County Democrats hosts a spring fundraiser at the Homestead Grill (303 River Valley Ranch Drive) from 2 to 4pm. Find tickets at www.garcodems.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.
SONG CIRCLE
Sweet Root hosts a song circle at the Third Street Center at 6pm. Anyone and everyone is welcome to sing, dance, set intentions, write love letters and create harmony.
MONDAY, MAY 20
BABY SUPPORT
KLR Baby invites mothers with infants (newborn to 6 months) and pregnant women (35 weeks or more) to learn more about motherhood at Basalt Library from 10:30 to 11:30am. Questions? Call Kaja at 847-894-6546.
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club meets at the Carbondale Library every Monday at 1:30pm.
AIKIDO
Crystal River Aikikai hosts aikido practice at 13 Moons Ranch on Mondays from 5:15 to 6:15pm and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30am.
SOURCE DIALOGUES
The “Source Dialogues” book club led by Lisa McKenzie meets at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8pm. To reserve a spot and purchase a copy of the book, email info@tcfhf.org
MEDITATION
Roaring Fork Insight welcomes meditators of all backgrounds to practice together at 13 Moons Ranch from 7 to 8:30pm. Tea and 3 B’s Bakery cookies are provided.
TUESDAY, MAY 21
SOPRIS LODGE
Sopris Lodge invites the public to complimentary coffee and donuts and a tour from 10 to 11am. To RSVP, call 970-678-0057.
PAWS TO READ
Therapy dogs from Heeling Partners of the Roaring Fork Valley will be available for children to practice reading with 15-minute sessions beginning at 3:30pm at the Carbondale Library. To register, call 970-963-2889.
GIRLS WHO CODE
Basalt Library offers coding classes for teens of all genders from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
SPANISH CONVERSATIONS
Bodegón hosts a conversational Spanish club for language-learners at 5pm.
GOLDEN LIGHT MEDITATION
Lisa McKenzie leads a meditation at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8pm. More info at www.tcfhf.org
HOMETOWN SCIENCE
The Aspen Science Center presents “The Eras Tour (of the Universe)” with Matt Wilde, a senior data scientist at Rocky Mountain Institute, at El Dorado from 7 to 8pm (featuring a guest appearance by slime mold).
THURSDAY, MAY 23
ART-MAKING
Basalt Library invites teens to create art to give away during the library’s Senior Social Lunch on Friday. Mocktails will be served. The event runs from 4 to 5:30pm with canvas and acrylic paints provided.
HOME EFFICIENCY
Basalt Library presents “PowerUp: Energize Your Savings” from 5 to 7pm — a free event focused on local and federal rebates available for your next energy upgrade project. Registration is recommended at www.basaltlibrary.org/events-calendar
RANCHERS’ PERSPECTIVE
Ginny Harrington represents the Holy Cross Cattlemen’s Association as she discusses Colorado’s wolf reintroduction from a ranching perspective at the Carbondale Library at 6pm.
GAZA DOCTOR
Three local congregations will host Dr. Barbara Zind, a retired pediatrician from Grand Junction, talking about volunteering with the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund at the Roaring Fork United Methodist Church at 7pm. Dr. Zind was in Gaza during the first three weeks of the war.
FRIDAY, MAY 24
SENIOR SOCIAL LUNCH
Basalt Library celebrates May as Older Americans Month with a free luncheon from 11am to 1pm in partnership with Pitkin County Senior Center and Eagle County Healthy Aging. There will also be a book, DVD and audiobook giveaway and a free raffle with art made by teens. To RSVP, call 970-927-4311.
WHEELER PARTY
The Wheeler Opera House celebrates the 40th anniversary of its 1984 grand re-opening with Peach Street Revival performing tonight at 7:30pm. Then on Saturday, kids’ activities will be hosted with Aspen Historical Society and The Project Shop from noon to 4pm outside before Judy Collins takes the stage at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.aspenshowtix.com
SATURDAY, MAY 25
RUMOURS
Rumours performs folk-rock at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 5 to 8pm.
POLISH AMBASSADOR
TACAW presents The Polish Ambassador spinning dance music with Scott Nice and Grandfather Gold beginning at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, MAY 26
SUNDAY SESSIONS
Enjoy a live set by a KDNK DJ at El Dorado from 4 to 7pm.
MONDAY, MAY 27MEMORIAL DAY
Local libraries and public offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.