Potato Days
Carbondale’s longest-standing community celebration, Potato Days, is just around the corner, with the parade and lunch on Saturday, Oct. 5. And you can help make it all happen! Sign on as a sponsor by emailing esavard@carbondaleco.net, or to reserve a space for a float in the parade, email tkallassy@gcpld.org. It takes a village to pull off this age-old tradition!
Cabin closed
The Carbondale Historical Society’s Dinkel Mercantile Museum on Weant Boulevard is closed for the season, but people can still make an appointment during the winter months to browse what’s inside by emailing info@carbondalehistory.org. The historical society extends its thanks to the volunteers who help keep the doors open over the summer.
More wolves
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced that it’s made an agreement with British Columbia’s Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship to source up to 15 gray wolves from the Canadian province. The wolves will be captured and relocated in Colorado sometime between December 2024 and March 2025. “CPW will not translocate wolves that are from packs that are currently involved in situations of repeated livestock depredations,” read the press release. CPW will assume all costs associated with the relocation efforts. CPW anticipates releasing 10 to 15 gray wolves annually on the Western Slope for the next three to five years.
Just dance
Bonedale Flashmob is inviting dancers of all ages and experience levels to join their Thrill the World event, dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in sync with people around the world on Oct. 26 at 4pm. Rehearsals begin Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Carbondale Library, from 4 to 5pm, and all event proceeds will benefit the Carbondale Education Foundation. To sign up, call 970-379-2187.
Governor visit
Governor Jared Polis returned to Carbondale Sept. 13 to visit the Meadowood Housing project, a completed 50-unit development dedicated to Roaring Fork School District staff. “Building housing that Coloradans can afford, and is close to work for our educators, helps our rural communities thrive and our students succeed,” Polis commented. The $29 million Meadowood project includes eight studios, 10 one-bedroom, 16 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom units and is all-electric thanks, in part, to $641,761 from the High Efficiency Electric Heating and Appliances grant program Polis signed into law in 2022.
National accolades
Wilderness Workshop’s Defiende Nuestra Tierra program, together with the City of Glenwood Springs, Aspen Institute and the White River National Forest, received the national Forest Service Cultural Diversity Award for its Latino Conservation Week celebration in Two Rivers Park this past weekend. The annual award recognizes “volunteers and partners who make an outstanding difference on public lands.”
Daniels Scholarship
The application period for the Daniels Scholarship is now open. This full-ride scholarship is awarded to some 200 students every year and applies to 19 colleges and universities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. For other schools, the scholarship equals $100,000 over four years. The application is available at
www.danielsfund.org/scholarships and closes Oct. 18.
DUI smackdown
Colorado is in the midst of its longest DUI enforcement stint of the year. The Heat Is On Fall Festivals DUI Enforcement Period will expire on Oct. 23. Last year’s same enforcement period resulted in 1,381 DUI arrests statewide.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Kenny Hopper (Sept. 19); Maria Judith Alvarez Quiroz, Marty Garfinkel, Josh Smith and Ralph Young (Sept. 20); Frances Castillo, Karen Funk Ireland and Bianca Ortega (Sept. 21); Cheryl Cain, Betsy Browning, Nancy Helser and Dawson Kuhl (Sept. 22); Cathy Derby, Barbara Dills, Oliver Goddard, Kent Jones, Jerome Osentowski, Julia Hortenstine and Luke Wander (Sept. 23); Jon Fox-Rubin and Karen Leavitt (Sept. 24); Taila Howe, Laura Stover and Geneviéve Villamizar (Sept. 25).
~ C A L E N D A R ~
Photo by Raleigh Burleigh
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
WIGGLE TIME
Toddlers and preschoolers get their wiggles out at the Carbondale Library at 10:30am.
ASPEN FILM
Aspen Film’s 45th Filmfest continues through Sunday with daily screenings at the Isis Theatre. Find all the details at www.aspenfilm.org
RIBBON CUTTING
Roaring Fork Schools hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 50-unit staff housing project on Meadowood Drive in Carbondale at 4pm.
PIZZA PICNIC
The Carbondale Community Oven behind the Third Street Center hosts a pizza picnic from 5:30 to 7pm. Bring your own toppings, and see the group’s Facebook page for more info.
MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
Basalt Regional Library presents Nick May, saxophone, and Alex Li, piano, performing the “I Exist Project” celebrating queer life, culture and artistry at 5:30pm.
LOUNGE SESSION
HeadQuarters in Basalt invites you to explore “The Body Keeps the 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
THUNDER RIVER THEATRE
Thunder River Theatre Company’s production of “What the Constitution Means to Me” continues this weekend and next with 7:30pm showings and a 2pm Sunday matinee. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
RFMBA FILM
The Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association hosts a fundraiser movie night at the Crystal Theatre, showing “Anytime” at 7:30pm.
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
STORYTIME
Little ones up to five years old and their accompanying adults are invited to storytime at the Carbondale Library at 10:30am.
PAINT RECYCLING
The Garfield County Landfill near Rifle (75 County Road 246A) hosts a free paint recycling drop-off from 2 to 6 pm. For questions, call 970-625-2516.
LIVE MUSIC
The Glenwood Springs Music Under the Bridge series concludes with the Queen Bees performing from 4:30 to 7:30pm.
DJ EXTRAVAGANZA
KDNK’s fall membership drive continues with a record sale and night of eclectic music showcasing the diverse tastes of its current staff at Mountain Heart Brewery in Carbondale from 6 to 9pm.
MUSIC RECITAL
Enjoy a fall music recital by Jennifer Gary, flute, and Karen Tafejian, piano, at the Carbondale Library at 7pm.
WILDFLOWERS
Steve’s Guitars partners with Bodegón for a special date night with Argentine cuisine and music by Aggie Flores & The Wildflowers. Dinner starts at 6:15pm and the show is at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre shows “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” at 7:30pm tonight, tomorrow and Sept. 25. The Sunday show is at 5pm.
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
BIKE RACE
Sunlight Mountain Resort hosts the Fifth Annual Sunlight Showdown, a 13-mile mountain bike and running race, today and tomorrow, respectively. Sign up for one race or both at www.bit.ly/SunlightShowdown
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. Register at www.headq.org
FARM HELP
Rock Bottom Ranch invites you to learn about regenerative agriculture while lending a hand from 9am to noon. More at www.aspennature.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
CLIMATE FILM
Join 350 Roaring Fork for part five in a free six-part documentary series at the Carbondale Library from 4:30 to 6:30pm. This week’s topic is militarism and climate.
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
ELAINE PAGELS
Dr. Elaine Pagels, professor of religion at Princeton University, speaks at the Aspen Chapel Sunday service at 9:30am. Dr. Pagels was engaged in the findings and interpretations of the Nag Hammadi Library founded in Egypt in 1945, containing scriptural texts written slightly later than the four gospels of Christian canon.
MONEY JUICE
Megan Janssen concludes her financial workshop series, focusing on healing one’s relationship with money, at the Carbondale Library at 4pm.
MUSIC WORKSHOP
Berklee College of Music and Jazz Aspen Snowmass host “Musically Me,” a workshop for middle and high school students at Glenwood Springs High School from 4:30 to 7pm. For details, contact jazzaspen@jasaspensnowmass.org or call 970-920-4996.
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
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
BUDDY CLASSIC
Gould Construction sponsors the Second Annual Buddy Classic Golf Tournament benefiting the Buddy Program at the Ironbridge Golf Course with a shotgun start at 11am. Register to play at www.buddyprogram.org/buddyclassic
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting club meets at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
SOURCE DIALOGUES
Lisa McKenzie leads a book group exploring Gary Springfield’s “Source Dialogues” from 6:30 to 8pm at the Third Street Center, room 31.
MEDITATION MONDAY
Roaring Fork Insight hosts a weekly meditation group at the Third Street Center from 7 to 8:30pm. More info at www.roaringforkinsight.org
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
BABY & ME STORYTIME
Zero to 1 year olds and their guardians are invited to Baby & Me Storytime at the Carbondale Library at 10am.
RAISING A READER
The Basalt Library hosts an hour of storytime, activities and snacks for 0 to 5 year olds to enhance brain development and social skills at 10:30am.
GIRLS WHO CODE
Students of all genders learn about coding at the Basalt Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
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.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
BIRDING
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies offers guided birding along the Rio Grande Trail between Rock Bottom Ranch and the Catherine Store bridge from 7:30 to 11:30am. More at www.aspennature.org
FLORA
Colorado Mountain College in Aspen hosts an opening reception for “Flora: Work by Deborah Shannan, Sally Cole and Molly Altman” from 4 to 7pm. The exhibit will remain on display through Nov. 29.
ALLAN HARRIS
TACAW presents a night of jazz and poetry with Allan Harris at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
ZEBRA MUSSELS
The Glenwood Springs River Commission invites you to learn about invasive zebra mussels with a webinar at noon via Zoom (ID: 894 0797 7471; Passcode: 81601). There will also be a live broadcast on Facebook.
AFTERBURN
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies teaches about post-fire ecosystem recovery at Hunter Creek from 1 to 5pm. More at www.aspennature.org
KDNK FILM
KDNK hosts a movie night at the Crystal Theatre showing “20 Feet from Stardom” at 7pm — costumes encouraged! Tickets at www.bit.ly/KDNKSept26
WILD AND SCENIC FILMS
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council’s annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival kicks off at the Vaudeville Theater in Glenwood Springs tonight at 7pm. Tomorrow’s showing at the Ute Theater in Rifle also begins at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm both nights. Tickets at www.midcowatershed.org/filmfest
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 at www.mtnbio.org/coffman-food
VICTORIA PENNOCK
Victoria Pennock performs music at Tiny Pine Bistro in Carbondale at 6pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Martha Scanlan and Jon Neufeld perform with Harper Powell at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
STEPPING STONES
Stepping Stones celebrates its 10th anniversary with a fundraiser at 1010 Garfield Avenue. Tickets at www.steppingstonesrfv.org/fundraiser
SUNSQUABI
Josh Teed and Heady Hooligan open for Sunsquabi at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
HONORING GRIEF
Sheri Gaynor and a Pathfinders grief therapist offer the opportunity to process loss with a Wind Walkers horse partner. To learn more, call 970-618-0561.
TAARKA
Steve’s Guitars presents Taarka, “a modern spin on Gypsy and Eastern European folk music” at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
LOS LOBOS
TACAW celebrates its third anniversary with Los Lobos performing at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
AYURVEDIC RESET
True Nature cofounder Deva Shantay guides a weeklong seasonal reset. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
FRÄNDER
FRÄNDER performs modern Swedish folk music at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
BIG FIVE
The Big Five group, hosted at HeadQuarters in Basalt and open to all, discusses mental health at 6pm. The group will reconvene and recap on the last Tuesday of the month to rehash the same topic. Email lindsey@headq.org for more details.
SONGS OF JUSTICE
Alpine Legal Services hosts a fundraiser at TACAW with live music by talented locals from 6 to 8pm. CHILDCARE 101
FocusedKids commences its four-part “Fall Coaching Series for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers” over Zoom today and each Tuesday through Oct. 22 from 7 to 8pm. Register at www.focusedkids.org