Insane-A-Cycle for sale
Keen observers may have noticed the large motorcycle and rider sculpture in front of the Roaring Fork Co-Op on Highway 133 has seemingly hit the road. If you miss seeing it, the good news is, it could be yours! Artist Bill Morrow is auctioning off more than two dozen sculptures of varying sizes to bolster up his grandchildren’s inheritances. The auction ends Sept. 21 at 6pm. To learn more, visit www.williammorrowsculptures.com and look for an upcoming article in The Sopris Sun.
Bear with us
As evidenced by large piles of scat and overturned trash receptacles, local bears are active as they fatten up for hibernation. The Carbondale Police Department urges all residents and businesses to adhere to its ordinance requiring garbage containers to be stored in secure enclosures when not out for collection, unless they are bear-resistant. Non-bear-resistant containers should only be placed outside between 6am and 8pm on the day of collection. Violations will result in fines starting at $100 for the first offense, increasing to $250 for the second and $500 for a third. To inquire about acquiring a bear-proof container, contact trash@carbondaleco.net or call 970-510-1202.
It’s a scam
The Carbondale Police Department reported that scammers are impersonating Holy Cross Energy employees and Town of Carbondale officials. The fraudulent callers claim that a utility meter needs to be replaced or say they need to install software that will save a business money. The police department advises people who receive suspicious calls to 1) not provide personal information, 2) inform the caller they intend to call the company directly and 3) hang up and call the company or agency using a phone number from its official website. Anyone who believes they have been targeted by scammers should report to the Carbondale Police Department at 970-625-8095.
Rifle airport
Garfield County is increasing the amount of available land around the Rifle Garfield County Airport to provide more development space for expanded uses. The Garfield County Commissioners have directed their staff to move forward with requests for concept plans on eight parcels for both aeronautical and non-aeronautical uses. The parcels range from 62,319 square feet to 128,388 square feet. A nonrefundable deposit of $75,000 is required for each parcel. Learn more at www.garfield-county.com/news
Day of Service
High Country Volunteers is partnering with AmeriCorps to host a community-wide 9/11 Day of Service. Four hundred volunteers are needed in Glenwood Springs to package 150,000 Meals of Hope to be distributed by Food Bank of the Rockies, and 200 volunteers will assemble 1,200 activity kits for pediatric patients. A slew of local nonprofits will also be hosting service projects on Sept. 11. Register to volunteer at www.highcountryvolunteers.org
C’dale Education Foundation
This year’s Cowboy Up Carbondale event, held Friday, Aug. 23, at 4th and Main streets, was a heck of a good time and a great way to celebrate the end of rodeo season. The Carbondale Education Foundation (CEF) was the beneficiary of the event and raised INCOMING AMOUNT. Since its inception as a nonprofit just eight months ago, CEF has raised $40,000 for a school-based health center at Roaring Fork High School and $20,000 to help keep music education in Carbondale schools. The nonprofit plans to roll out a micro-grant program for educators who can apply for up to $5,000 toward special projects. Find out more at www.carbondaleeducationfoundation.org
Click it or ticket
For the third round of seat belt enforcement since April — July 22 through Aug. 2 — Colorado State Patrol and 53 participating law enforcement agencies cited 714 drivers in the state for not fastening in, with 60 tickets issued to motorists for not properly restraining children. Throughout the three enforcement periods this year, 3,911 relevant citations have been issued in Colorado. In 2023, the state recorded 216 deaths from crashes involving unrestrained passengers.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Reina Katzenberger and Tyler Treadway (Aug. 29); Christina Cappelli, Lauren DeAre, Caito Foster, Elizabeth Henry, Lynn Kirchner, Emma Martin and Barbara New (Aug. 30); Sean Jeung and Chloe Shirley (Aug. 31); Veronica Smith and Ella Yeats (Sept. 1); Lori Haroutunian and Dean Perkins (Sept. 2); Samuel Bernal, Kim Kelly, Pat Pier, Ken Pletcher, Jeannine Rave and Kathy Webb (Sept. 3); Terry Kirk, Andrea Slaphake and Ralph Pitt (Sept. 4).
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
VICTORIA PENNOCK
Local musician Victoria Pennock performs originals and covers at the Hoffmann Hotel (30 Kodiak Drive) in Basalt from 5 to 8pm.
SUPREME COURT 101
Liz Siegel teaches the basics of state and federal court structures and discusses a slew of relevant Supreme Court cases at the Basalt Library at 5:30pm. Visit www.basaltlibrary.org for more info.
SOMATIC EXPLORATION
True Nature hosts “Somatic Exploration: The Wisdom of Your Body” with Kat Taylor from 6 to 8pm. Register online at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
BURLAP DINNERS
As part of its Burlap Dinners series, Rock Bottom Ranch hosts a lesson in vegetable production before dishing out a homegrown vegetarian meal. It all starts at 6pm. Tickets and more info at www.aspennature.org
UNITY MUSIC
Mateo Sandate and Shayla Paradeis perform a fundraiser concert for their trip to Japan with Unity Earth at the Third Street Center at 7pm. They will share original songs as well as timeless folk classics.
STAND UP
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue hosts a stand-up comedy show starting at 7:30pm. Dinner and drinks are served at 6:30pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre shows “Thelma” at 7:30pm. “My Penguin Friend” opens tomorrow at 7:30pm and continues Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday at the same time with a 5pm Sunday matinee. “Thelma” repeats Saturday, Aug. 31, at 5:15pm.
DIABLOS TEJANOS
Steve’s Guitars presents Anthony Garcia & Los Diablos Tejanos at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
PEACE GARDEN TOUR
Laura Kirk and Megan Miller lead a botanical tour of the Peace Garden at True Nature at 8am. Register online at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Both the Carbondale Library and Basalt Library host “storytime” for preschool children and their accompanying adults beginning at 10:30am.
ART BASE
The Art Base hosts an opening reception for Jenny Welden’s “Everyday Saints” and Jessie Chaney’s “Choose Your Own Direction” from 5 to 7pm. The shows will remain on display through Sept. 27.
ELI MOSLEY
Rising country music star, rancher and marine Eli Mosley plays at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
ALZHEIMER’S EVENT
The Aspen Chapel (77 Meadowood Drive) welcomes Rebecca Chopp, Chancellor Emerita of the University of Denver, to share about her Alzheimer’s diagnosis and new book, “Still Me,” from 10am to noon. The event will also be live streamed. Tickets are at www.aspenchapel.org
COTTAGE TOUR
The Redstone Historical Society offers a peek into an original and virtually unaltered Osgood-era cottage at the corner of Firehouse Road and Redstone Boulevard from 11am to 2pm. The historic walking tours continue every Saturday through Sept. 28 departing from the Redstone Inn at 10am.
CLIMATE FILM
Join 350 Roaring Fork for the screening of a climate-related documentary from 4:30 to 6:30pm at the Carbondale Library. This week’s topic is transportation and CLEER’s Martín Bonzi will present on electric vehicle charging systems.
CURRYS ON THE MOUNTAIN
Husband and wife bluegrass duo Lorraine and Craig Curry, also known as the “Colorado Currys,” perform at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 5 to 8pm. They will be back on the mountain on Sept. 1 at the same time.
LABOR DAY PARTY
Bay Area folk-pop duo Lonely Parrots perform at El Dorado’s Labor Day weekend party from 7 to 10pm.
BLACK FEATHERS
Steve’s Guitars presents The Black Feathers at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
SUNDAY MEDITATION
The Carbondale Meditation Circle of Self Realization Fellowship, based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, meets the first Sunday of every month from 9 to 10:30am at True Nature. Email rachelfdayton@gmail.com for more info.
RANDOM CONVERSATIONS
Push your comfort zone and take part in a meaningful conversation with a stranger at the Carbondale Library from 6 to 7:30pm.
CORKEY SIEGAL
Corkey Siegal returns to Steve’s Guitars for shows tonight and tomorrow at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
HAPPY LABOR DAY!
All public libraries and most government offices are closed in observance of this national holiday honoring hard-earned worker rights.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
HISTORY HIKE
If the weather cooperates, join the Carbondale Historical Society for an excursion around the Janeway area near Avalanche Creek! The carpool departs from the Log Cabin Museum at 5:30pm.
THE BIG FIVE
HeadQuarters in Basalt invites you to an interactive learning workshop from 6 to 7:30pm to help leverage the power of your nervous system to boost mental fitness, emotional wellbeing. For more info, email lindsey@headq.org
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
MONEY MONEY
Candice Olson and Gretchen Bleiler offer a free informational session at 5:30pm at True Nature previewing their more intensive two-part course, “Money: Our Relationship with Right Livelihood,” being held on Sept. 14 and Oct. 10. More info at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
AIKIDO
Crystal River Aikikai has expanded its schedule. Adults and teens are now welcome to train at 13 Moons Ranch on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30pm in addition to Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Kids can train from 4 to 5pm on Wednesdays and Mondays and all dojo members ages 10 and up are invited to informal open mat time from 5 to 6:30pm on Wednesdays.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
VICTORIA AT TINY PINE
Local musician Victoria Pennock performs for an intimate audience at the Tiny Tiki Bar behind Tiny Pine Bistro at 6pm.
BURLAP DINNERS
As part of its Burlap Dinners series, ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch takes guests on a tour of its Native Habitat Garden before dishing out a great meal. It all starts at 6pm. Tickets and more info at www.aspennature.org
COMMON ROOTS
HeadQuarters in Basalt hosts a men’s group for ages 18 and up from 6 to 7:30pm.
HIT IT HONEY
Steve’s Guitars presents Tiffany Christopher and Mollie Fischer as Hit It Honey at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
‘BLOOM’
DanceAspen presents “Bloom,” featuring world premiers and innovative performances, tonight and tomorrow night at 8pm at TACAW. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
NATURE JOURNALING
The Carbondale Library hosts “Nature Journaling with Words and Pictures” at 1pm.
MUSIC AT WILLITS
Wooden Rock performs at Triangle Park in Willits at 5:30pm.
FIRST FRIDAY
Riverside Rock performs at Chacos Park at 5:30pm, and the Carbondale Arts gallery will stay open until 7pm for people to view its two current exhibits, “A Love Letter to Indian Creek” and “Patterns of Consumption.”
CLAY FRIDAY
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts a reception for its 18th Annual Clay National juried exhibit, “The Handle,” which celebrates humans connecting with handmade objects, at 6pm. The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 4.
TYPICAL GHOST
Steve’s Guitars welcomes Typical Ghost for back-to-back shows at 7:30 and 9pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
BILINGUAL STORYTIME
The Carbondale Library hosts bilingual storytime at 10:30am.
DRESSED TO THE K9S
Colorado Animal Shelter (better known as CARE) hosts its annual Dressed to the K9s fundraiser, complete with food, drinks, a canine fashion show and more, at TACAW at 5:30pm. Tickets and more info at www.tinyurl.com/DressedtotheK9s
VICTORIA AT BODEGÒN
Local Musician Victoria Pennock performs at Bodegòn at 6pm.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN
Chris Daniels & the Kings with Freddi Goudy performs at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 6 to 9pm. After 4pm, gondola tickets cost $5 and all proceeds benefit the Buddy Program nonprofit.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8MOTORS AT WILLITS
The Basalt Education Foundation hosts Motors at Willits, a community event supporting Basalt’s public schools, complete with a classic-car roadshow, local food and live music from noon to 4pm at TACAW.