Speak for the trees
The Carbondale Tree Board is seeking 20 volunteers to help update the Town’s Tree Inventory, which includes all trees in the public right-of-way, 19 parks and other public spaces. Volunteers will be trained in updating and documenting the over 3,000 trees that form Carbondale’s canopy. There are also five open volunteer positions on the Tree Board, meeting on the third Thursday of each month at Town Hall at 6pm. For more information, contact Town Arborist Carl Meinecke at cmeinecke@carbondaleco.net or call 970-510-1331.
West Nile
Mosquitoes in Rifle have turned up positive for West Nile virus. This is the second site in Garfield County to confirm the presence of this disease, transmitted via the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people show no symptoms of West Nile, but in rare cases, the virus can cause serious brain infections. As of Aug. 28, Colorado reported 30 human cases (none in Garfield County) with 12 hospitalizations and two deaths. There is no vaccine, so prevention is key! Draining standing water, avoiding dusk and dawn activity, applying repellant and wearing clothing that covers one’s skin are recommended.
Stotts Mill childcare
The Stotts Mill Childcare Center in Basalt celebrated its opening on Friday, Sept. 6. The early childhood facility, managed by Blue Lake Preschool, can accommodate up to 50 children, from 6 weeks to 6 years old, and registration is open. Visit www.bluelakepreschool.org for more information.
Sustainable Solar lottery
Holy Cross Energy (HCE) is accepting applications for its Sustainable Solar program lottery, which will incorporate solar energy use into homes serviced by HCE for two years — 2025 through 2026. Households are eligible to apply based on income, and must make below the area median income (AMI) for their county. Garfield County’s AMI, for reference, is $55,600 for one person. “Sustainable Solar helps reduce electric bills by providing income-qualified members access to locally-generated clean energy and can provide bill savings of up to 50%,” explained a press release. There are nearly 100 spots available and the drawing will take place in January. Applications are due by Nov. 30. For more information, visit www.holycross.com/sustainable-solar
Library accolades
The Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) garnered three awards at this year’s Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) conference. CAL is made up of all 271 public libraries in the state. GCPLD was presented with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award for work done by its Spanish Services team, formed three years ago; GCPLD Board President Adrian Rippy-Sheehy was named Outstanding Library Trustee of the Year; and the Library Partnership of the Year Award went to the Discovery Café, a partner with the Rifle Library that supports “the unhoused, addicted and disenfranchised,” according to a press release.
RFTA state grant
The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) was awarded a large portion of the $31.7 million in grants announced by Governor Jared Polis to expand clean-energy transit across Colorado. The $15.54 million granted to RFTA (49% of total amount awarded) will be used to replace 10 diesel buses with zero-emission battery electric buses, according to a RFTA press release. This comes on the heels of another large sum of funding, $33 million, from the Federal Transit Administration for the expansion of RFTA’s Glenwood Springs Maintenance Facility and its Regional Transit Center in West Glenwood.
Pickleball facelift
Carbondale’s Parks and Recreation Commission recently approved a proposal brought forth by the Roaring Fork Pickleball Association (RFPA) to repaint and resurface the Darien Tennis and Pickleball Courts at North Face Park. Funding for the project comes from RFPA membership dues, which touts more than 500 active members. The courts are closed while repairs take place and should open within a week — just in time for the RFPA tournament later this month.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Teddy Benge, Anna Jasmine, Paramroop Khalsa, Julie Paxton, Taryn Pearce and Kendall Reiley (Sept. 12); Andy Bohmfalk, Adam Carballeira, Allyn Harvey, Dominique Jackson and Chrissie Leonard (Sept. 13); Matt Lang, Megan Miller, Joan Sundeen, Cassidy Willey and Rebecca Young (Sept. 14); Kathryn Camp and Nina Pedersen (Sept. 15); Al Draina, Riley Marshall and Eaden Shantay (Sept. 16); Vanessa Anthes, Smith Blanchard, Eric Gross, Dani Grace Kopf, Lori Meraz, Ken Olson and Bob Stein (Sept. 17); Jackson Burcham, Coral Eva Froning, Frosty Merriott and Nancy Payne (Sept. 18).
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
BOOK CLUB
The Carbondale Library’s nonfiction book club meets on the second Thursday of each month at 2pm. Participants choose their book based on a theme then discuss what they learned. This month’s theme is “adventure.”
CODING CLUB
Aspen Science Center’s Baker Casagrande teaches Python, the most useful coding language, in a fun environment at the Carbondale Library at 3:45pm every second and fourth Thursday.
‘NAVOLA’
Award winning author Paolo Bacigalupi speaks about his book, “Navola,” with literary podcast host Mitzi Rapkin at the Basalt Library at 5:30pm.
MEET STEVEN
Garfield County District 3 commissioner candidate Steven Arauza will be at Mountain Heart Brewery in Carbondale from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
REGENERATIVE LIVESTOCK
ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch concludes its Burlap Dinners series with a behind-the-scenes look at raising livestock for soil health, from 6 to 8pm. Tickets and more info at www.aspennature.org
CRYSTAL CAUCUS
The Crystal River Caucus meets at the Church at Redstone at 7pm.
‘BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE’
The Crystal Theatre shows “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” at 7:30pm tonight, tomorrow and Sept. 14 and 18. Catch a matinee at 5pm on Sunday, Sept. 15.
DAVE HAUSE
Steve’s Guitars presents Dave Hause performing at 8pm. For tickets, visit www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
STORYTIME
Young children and their accompanying adults are invited to enjoy stories, activities and music at the Carbondale Library from 10:30 to 11am.
POETS AND WRITERS
Join a group of passionate writers meeting at the Carbondale Library on the second Friday of each month from 1 to 2:30pm.
LOU DAWSON
Local author Lou Dawson speaks with David Hale at Explore Booksellers in Aspen at 4pm.
‘1946’
What if the word “homosexual” was never meant to be in the bible? Catch a free community screening of “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” at the Ute Theater in Rifle at 6pm. The evening will begin with a brief talk from a Roaring Fork Methodist Church pastor.
TRTC
“What the Constitution Means to Me” opens at the Thunder River Theatre and continues on weekends through Sept. 29 with 7:30pm showings Thursday-Saturday and Sunday shows at 2pm. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
ART HEALING HOPE
Sheri Gaynor guides a visual journaling workshop intended to benefit one’s mental health at The Art Base from 9:30 to 11:30am. Register at www.theartbase.org
RFOV AT NANCY’S PATH
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers begins a season-long effort to repair Nancy’s Path, a public trail dedicated in honor of Nancy Parker West, today from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Register to volunteer at www.rfov.org
PRACTICE PARADE
Leadville’s famous St. Patty’s Day Practice Parade takes place on Harrison Avenue at noon.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN
Enjoy the Mojo Birds performing at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 4 to 9pm. Gondola rides will cost $5 with proceeds benefiting the Chris Klug Foundation.
350 ROARING FORK
350 Roaring Fork screens the fourth in a six-part series of climate-related documentaries at the Carbondale Library at 4:30pm. The topic is food.
CAJUN CLAY
The Carbondale Clay Center revives its “Cajun Clay” community dinner, with gumbo dished out in handmade bowls attendees can take home with them afterward. Aside from an eight-foot “gator cake,” guests will enjoy live music, face painting and more. Tickets and more info at www.carbondaleclay.org
VICTORIA PENNOCK
Local musician Victoria Pennock performs at Himalayan Cuisine in Glenwood Springs from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Pennock will perform again at the Hoffman Hotel, across from Willits, at 5pm on Sept. 19.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
¡CELEBREMOS!
Wilderness Workshop welcomes one and all to celebrate Latino Conservation Week in Two Rivers Park, Glenwood Springs, with a free event from 2:30 to 6:30pm. There will be family activities, food vendors, lawn games, booths and live music by Conjunto Revelación and Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra, as well as a performance by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklórico.
BILL MORROW
Meet a local legend! Artist William Morrow shares stories and sculptures at the Rifle Library from 2:30 to 4:30pm, previewing his auction which is open now and concludes Sept. 21 (www.WilliamMorrowSculptures.com).
ECSTATIC DANCE
Thirteen Moons Ranch south of Carbondale hosts an ecstatic dance with DJ John Felix at 6pm. Email alyahowe@me.com with questions.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club meets at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
MONDAY MEDITATION
Roaring Fork Insight hosts a group meditation and sharing circle from 7 to 8:30pm at the Third Street Center (Room 31) from 7 to 8:30pm.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
ASPEN FILMFEST
Aspen Film hosts the 45th Annual Aspen Filmfest at the Isis Theatre today through Sept. 22. Visit www.aspenfilm.org for tickets and showtimes.
BABY STORYTIME
The Carbondale Library hosts a special storytime for infants, 1 and younger, on Tuesdays at 10:15am.
PAWS TO READ
Children are invited to read to trained therapy dogs at the Carbondale Library in 15-minute intervals beginning at 3:30pm. To register, call 970-963-2889.
CRIBBAGE
The Carbondale Rec Center hosts drop-in cribbage on Tuesday nights from 4 to 5pm.
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
Aspen City Hall hosts a “Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Training,” a three-part course for landscaper professionals and municipal staff, today, tomorrow and Thursday, Sept. 19, at 5pm daily. For registration and more info, visit www.qwel.net/pub/class/439
‘WHAT’S POSSIBLE’
Rocky Mountain Institute presents “What’s Possible,” a panel discussion about climate focused affordable housing solutions, at TACAW at 6pm. Tickets and more info at www.tacaw.org
FULL MOON CRUISE
Grab your bike and meet on the west side of Sopris Park for a 9pm jaunt around town.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
OUT IN SPACE
Young people explore the solar system with Aspen Science Center at the Basalt Library at 2:30pm. For more info, visit www.aspensciencecenter.org
BUSINESS CONFLUENCE
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Business Confluence at the Third Street Center from 8 to 11am. Attendees are then invited to a networking event at the Homestead Bar and Grill in River Valley Ranch from 4 to 6pm. Find tickets at chamber.carbondale.com/events
MONEY JUICE
Megan Janssen continues her financial series with a session focused on teaching kids about responsible money management at the Carbondale Library at 6pm.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
PIZZA PICNIC
The Carbondale Community Oven behind the Third Street Center hosts a pizza picnic from 5:30 to 7pm. Bring toppings and see the group’s Facebook page for more info.
LOUNGE SESSION
HeadQuarters in Basalt invites you to explore “The Body Keeps Score” by Bessel van der Kolk through journaling and conversation from 6 to 7:30pm. Register at www.headq.org
MUSIC AT THE BARN
Benfeng Music Productions debuts “Postcards from Near and Far,” a music series hosted at the Old Thompson Barn, at 7pm. For more info, visit www.benfengmusicproductions.org
MARK LETTIERI
Five-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist, composer, producer and instructor Mark Lettieri performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
PAINT RECYCLING
The Garfield County Landfill near Rifle (75 County Road 246A) hosts a free paint recycling drop-off from 2 to 6 p.m. For questions, call 970-625-2516.
DAVID KOECHNER
Renowned comedian David Koechner performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tomorrow night he takes on his persona as Todd Packer, from the hit show “The Office,” while hosting Trivia Night at TACAW, also at 8pm. Tickets and more info at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
CROSSFIT
HeadQuarters invites you to try crossfit for free, with elements of mental wellness introduced, at Roaring Fork CrossFit in Willits from 9 to 10:15am. Registration at www.headq.org
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Deb Shannon leads “From Here to There: A Photo Walk Journey” through Basalt, starting at The Art Base at 9:30am. Register at www.theartbase.org
‘COLORFUL CONNECTIONS’
Argentinian painter Paula Fischer teaches “Colorful Connections,” a pastel workshop for all skill levels, at The Art Base at 10am. Register at www.theartbase.org
LIVE POETRY NIGHT
Aspen Poets’ Society hosts Live Poetry Night featuring Alexander Gutterman with music by Smokin’ Joe Kelly at CC’s Cafe in Basalt starting at 4pm.
FARMER APPRECIATION
Join Seed Peace and The Farm Collaborative for a farmer appreciation fundraiser and harvest party at Sunfire Ranch from 4 to 8pm, with a farm tour, dinner and musical performance by Tommy the Animal. Tickets at www.thefarmcollaborative.org
WRANGLERS AND RHINESTONES
Wind Walkers hosts its annual Wranglers and Rhinestones fundraising event on its Missouri Heights ranch (1030 County Rd 102) at 5pm. More info and tickets at www.windwalkers.org
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park’s Music on the Mountain series concludes with The Missing Link Band performing from 6 to 9pm. Discounted tram proceeds benefit Glenwood Springs Youth Hockey.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
MONEY JUICE
Megan Janssen concludes her financial series focusing on healing one’s relationship with money at the Carbondale Library at 4pm.
COMEDY FEST
Blake Burkehart headlines Comedy Fest at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue, with proceeds benefiting the Advocate Safe House. Dinner is served at 5pm and the show kicks off at 6pm. Tickets at www.gvrshow.com
JOHNNY SANSONE
Blues master Johnny Sansone performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
JAZZ JAM
First and third Tuesdays are jazz jam nights at Steve’s Guitars from 7 to 9pm. The public is invited to stop in and listen.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
FOOD AND CLIMATE
Coffman Ranch hosts a panel discussion, “The Role of Food in Climate Solutions,” along with a ranch tour and local refreshments and appetizers, from 4:30 to 7:30pm. Tickets and more info are at www.mtnbio.org/coffman-food JON NEUFIELD
Martha Scanlan and Jon Neufeld perform with Harper Powell at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net