Bring yer tractor
Did you know? This year’s Potato Day parade, Oct. 5 at 10:30am, will include a special award category for vintage tractors, horses and farm animals. Better yet, parade entries for this category (as well as youth, schools and nonprofits) are free! The deadline to participate is Oct 4. Find the application at www.bit.ly/PotatoParade or contact tkallassy@gcpld.org with questions.
Cub scout
A hungry bear cub found its way into Aspen Middle School cafeteria on Monday morning. Students and staff were directed to the Aspen High School gym while Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Department responded, sedating and relocating the cub. According to CPW, the cub entered the school on Sunday with its mother and sibling. Security camera footage shows two bears leaving, while this one stayed behind. It was determined healthy enough to survive without its mother.
Energy codes open house
Have something to say regarding Carbondale’s clean energy future? The Town will host an open house presenting proposed changes to the Residential Efficient Building Code, as well as adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, on Sept. 30 from 4:30 to 6pm at Town Hall. The chief building official and consultants will be present to answer questions and gather input. For more information, contact Aaron Kuhns at 970-510-1211 or akuhns@carbondale.net
Sunlight lift
The Forest Service is inviting public comments regarding a proposal from Sunlight Mountain Resort to replace its 58-year-old Primo Chairlift. The ‘60s-era chairlift has a capacity to carry 1,200 people per hour and the new lift could carry 1,500 per hour. The new lift would follow the same path as the old, which is primarily on public land. Sunlight operates on under a special use permit. Public comment is a component of the compulsory environmental impact assessment. If approved, work to swap the lifts would commence in the summer of 2025. Comments will be most helpful if submitted by Oct. 17. To share a comment, visit
www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66413
State of the Arts
The Carbondale Creative District is hosting its Second Annual Roaring Fork Valley State of the Arts Symposium at TACAW on Thursday, Oct. 10. Panelists will include David Holland from Westaf, Teresa Booth Brown from the Aspen Art Museum, David Ratner from Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, municipal leaders from Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt and Aspen, Dave Goe from Grand Junction Creates, Greg Williams from Backbone Media and more. Lunch and refreshments are included with tickets, available at www.tacaw.org
Helping Mitch and Lori
Valley locals Mitch and Lori Knotts were involved in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 82 on Friday, Sept. 13. Friends and family set up an Alpine Bank account, the Mitch and Lori Knotts Benefit Account, as well as a GoFundMe page, Support Mitch and Lori’s Healing Journey (www.gofund.me/f151eada), to help pay for medical bills. Alpine Bank donations can be made in person at any branch, or checks made out to Mitch and Lori Knotts can be mailed to: Alpine Bank, 600 E. Hopkins, Aspen, CO 81611, attention Erin Earley.
Speedy Shafer
El Jebel resident Vaughn Shafer, 62, set the world record for fastest man on a motorized skateboard Friday, Sept. 20 at the Western Slope Colorado Dragway. Shafer broke his own world record on a custom motorized skateboard with a 300 cc engine from a KTM motorcycle. His top speed was 82.46 mph.
Veterinary accolades
On Sept. 5, at the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association conference, Henry Kagerer, DVM and the late Stewart “Randy” Vanderhurst, DVM were recognized for their work with Colorado Mountain College’s veterinary technician program with the statewide Distinguished Service Award. “Their legacy lives on through the many veterinary professionals they trained, mentored and inspired,” concluded a press release.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Martin Calkins, Carolyn Cipperly, Teka Israel, Klaus Kocher, Kate Phillips, Kenya Pinela, Matt Rader, Mimi Schlumberger and Leonard Zanni (Sept. 26); Susan Cheney, Kate Comer, Peggy DeVilbiss, Linda Fleming, Renee Ramge, and Jason White (Sept. 27); Madeleine Dameron Dahl, Andrew McMichael, Dave Reed, Kristin Stewart, Felicia “Flash” Trevor and Pam Kaiser Williams (Sept. 28); Steve Jundt (Sept. 30); Wes Engstrom, Mark Grice, Heather Hicks, Blake Lockard, Daisy Salinas, and Mike Waski (Oct. 1); Ray Alexander, Josh Behrman, Tracy Kallassy, Bill Rice, Meddi Shaw, Megan Webber and Renee West (Oct. 2).
Art by Larry Day
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
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
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
ELECTIONS FORUM
Each of the candidates from Colorado Senate District 5, House District 57, Garfield County District 2 and Garfield County District 3 races participate in an election forum at Glenwood Springs City Hall from 6 to 8pm. More info at www.glenwoodchamber.com/issues-answers A link for virtual attendance, with Spanish translation available, will be posted to the website prior to the forum.
MURAL OPENING
Bodegón in Carbondale unveils a new mural and welcomes artist Gabriela Mejia at 6pm.
VICTORIA PENNOCK
Victoria Pennock performs music at Tiny Pine Bistro in Carbondale at 6pm.
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 Revue in Glenwood Springs 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
REPUBLICAN TRAINING
Garfield County Republicans host a phone-banking volunteer training at the Glenwood Springs Library Meeting Room from 7 to 9pm.
THUNDER RIVER THEATRE
Thunder River Theatre Company’s production of “What the Constitution Means to Me” concludes this weekend with 7:30pm showings tonight through Saturday and a 2pm Sunday matinee. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
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
STORYTIME
The Carbondale Library offers storytime for young children and their accompanying adults from 10:30 to 11am.
FIRSTBANK FIESTA
FirstBank in Glenwood Springs hosts a gathering — complete with food, music and accessible banking information — celebrating Hispanic heritage, from 3:30 to 5:30pm.
STEPPING STONES
Stepping Stones celebrates its 10th anniversary with a fundraiser at 1010 Garfield Avenue at 5pm. Tickets at www.steppingstonesrfv.org/fundraiser
‘BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE’
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ shows at the Crystal Theatre tonight, Saturday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7:30pm. Catch a 5pm showing on Sunday, Sept. 29.
SUNSQUABI
Josh Teed and Heady Hooligan open for Sunsquabi at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
CARING FOR VETERANS
From about 9am to 2pm, the American Legion Post 100’s Ladies Auxiliary unit hosts a flea-market style yard sale, including goods from the Satank Country Store, and is collecting donated goods (such as winter wear, travel-size toiletries and dog food) for the Western Slope Veterans Coalition. The bar will be open and it’s sure to be a good time.
HONORING GRIEF
Sheri Gaynor and a Pathfinders grief therapist offer the opportunity to process loss with a Wind Walkers horse partner from 9:30am to 12:30pm. To learn more, call 970-618-0561.
ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
Deb Shannan guides a cyanotypes (a historic printing process) workshop at The Art Base today and tomorrow from 10am to 3pm. Register at www.theartbase.org
‘EARTH WAYS YOGA’
Kate Mulheron and Jay Kraemer guide “Earth Ways Yoga: Fall Harvest Circle” at True Nature at 4pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
CLIMATE FILM
350 Roaring Fork is screening the sixth and final film in a series of climate-related documentaries at the Carbondale Library at 4:30. The topics will be hopefulness, activism, politics and climate change.
HISTORY & MUSIC
The Aspen Historical Society brings the Boulder-based Ars Nova Singers choir to the Aspen Community Church. A historical lecture about area churches starts at 6pm and the choir takes the stage at 6:45pm. Tickets at www.tinyurl.com/AspenChoir
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 29
AYURVEDIC RESET
True Nature cofounder Deva Shantay guides a weeklong seasonal reset. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
MAMA RETREAT
Kerrie Schur guides a prenatal and postpartum wellness retreat at True Nature from 10am to 4pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
DRAWING HORSES
Amy Fulstone teaches how understanding the anatomy and motion of horses can help draw the majestic creatures at The Art Base on Oct. 1 and 8 from 1 to 3pm. Register at www.theartbase.org
IN STITCHES
Join a knitting and crocheting group at the Carbondale Library every Monday at 1:30pm. All ability levels are welcome.
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. Find more info at https://www.crystalriveraikikai.com
BASALT MT. MITIGATION
The Town of Basalt and partnered agencies present phases of a project intended to promote forest health, restore wildlife habitat and reduce wildfire fuels on areas of Basalt Mountain at the Basalt Library at 6pm. For more info, visit www.basalt.net/forestry
INSIGHT MEDITATION
Roaring Fork Insight hosts a donation-based meditation group at the Third Street Center (Room 31) from 7 to 8:30pm.
FRÄNDER
FRÄNDER performs modern Swedish folk music at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
BABY & ME
The Carbondale Library hosts a special storytime for children under 1 year old, introducing babies and caregivers to practices designed to give them a headstart on early literacy. This will include baby yoga, music, sign language, tummy time and flash cards, Tuesdays at 9:30am.
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
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
‘A WAY OUT’
A Way Out hosts its 2024 Symposium on Substance Abuse and Healing Trauma at TACAW from 8am to 1pm. Reserve a spot at www.tinyurl.com/AWOSymposium
‘MOON OVER HUMBOLDT’
Journalist and recovering addict Jim Hight will perform dramatic readings, and discuss the themes of recovery and reconciliation, from his new novel, “Moon Over Humboldt,” at The Meeting Place (981 Cowen) at 5pm.
COMMON ROOTS
HeadQuarters in Basalt invites male-identifying folks over the age of 18 to gather sincerely with other men from 6 to 7:30pm. For details, visit www.headq.org/support/events
MOVIE NIGHT
Pregame the Potato Days weekend with some historical cinema! Catch “Red Stallion in the Rockies,” a 1949 Western filmed locally, screening at the Carbondale Library at 7pm. It’s free and open to all!
DEREK FRANK
Steve’s Guitars welcomes Derek Frank’s “70s-inspired funk instrumental jams” with a five-piece group performing at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
NATURE JOURNALING
Adults who wish to explore, observe and creatively document nature are invited to join a group of novice and experienced sketch book writers and artists every first Friday from 1 to 2:30pm at the Carbondale Library. Bring your own supplies. For more info, call 970-963-2889.
SAFE PASSAGES BENEFIT
Beth Pratt, who helped raise $90 million to build the world’s largest wildlife crossing over a Los Angeles interstate, will speak during a Roaring Fork Safe Passages benefit at the Gant in Aspen from 4:30 to 6:30pm. RSVP at www.roaringforksafepassages.org
ART OPENING
The Carbondale Arts Gallery hosts a First Friday opening for “Women (Im)Print,” by Katie Browne and Bailey Haines, and “Community Service Print Projects,” by student artists of The Project Shop, from 5 to 7pm.
BARN DANCE
Enjoy an early start to Potato Day with a community contra dance at the Carbondale Rec Center from 6 to 8pm followed by a funk concert by The Confluents from 9 until 11pm. All proceeds will benefit the Carbondale Historical Society.
CONSENSUAL IMPROV
The Consensual Improv troupe performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
POTATO DAY
Carbondale’s longest-running festival continues with a Carbondale Rotary Club pancake breakfast at Chacos Park from 8:30 to 10:30am, the Ross Montessori Tater Trot race at 9am, a farmers’ market and booths in Sopris Park all day, the parade down Main Street at 10:30am, a spike ball tournament from 11am to 2pm, the traditional community lunch from 11:15am ‘till 1:30pm, live music, a largest potato contest and more. For a full list of this weekend’s events, visit www.tinyurl.com/115PotatoDays
AVSC SPORTS SWAP
Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club hosts a gear swap at Willits Town Center from 9am to 1pm. More info at www.teamavsc.org/sports-swap
BACKCOUNTRY SYMPOSIUM
Aspen Public Radio hosts the Valley’s inaugural Backcountry Symposium, which includes information about staying safe while recreating out of bounds, at TACAW from 11am to 5pm.
SOUND IMMERSION
Ildi Ingraham hosts a free sound immersion at the Carbondale Library from 4 to 5pm. “Experience deep peace and bliss as you listen to the healing sounds of crystal and metal singing bowls, gong and chimes.” Attendees should bring what they need to be comfortable, including pillows, a mat and blanket.
‘BEYOND THE FANTASY’
Teton Gravity Research presents “Beyond the Fantasy,” its 29th annual ski and snowboard film, at TACAW at 7pm, preceded by a Tincup whiskey tasting in the lobby. The film shows again tomorrow at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
MONTHLY MEDITATION
The Carbondale Meditation Circle of Self Realization Fellowship, based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, meets at True Nature’s meditation room from 9 to 10:30am. For more info, email rachelfdayton@gmail.com
YOUTH GYMKHANA
A youth rodeo (with popsicles) takes place at the Gus Darien Riding Arena on Country Road 100 from 10am to 2pm.
PASTURE PARTY
Close out Potato Days in Style! Aspen Valley Land Trust’s Party in the Pasture at Coffman Ranch is from 11am to 2pm with food and drinks for purchase. Sweet Jessup & the Dirty Buckets will perform, as well as Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklorico.
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ONGOING
MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS
“Health is not just about pills and procedures.” La Clínica del Pueblo offers free medical consultations. For details, call Dr. Feinsinger at 970-379-5718.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The Meeting Place in Carbondale (981 Cowen Drive) offers “Hole in the Donut AA,” Monday through Saturday, at 6:45am, plus “Daily Reprieve” at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Find a full schedule at www.meetingplacecarbondale.org
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Every first and third Tuesday, the Mobile Health Clinic will be parked on Gisella Way in Basalt from 10am to 2pm, providing free ultrasounds, STI testing and more. More info is at www.pregnancycolorado.org
YARN GROUP
Basalt Library hosts a weekly yarn group on Tuesdays at 5pm. All are welcome.
BIKE PROJECT
The Carbondale Bike Project Shop helps people repair their bicycles on Tuesdays from 2 to 6pm and Thursdays and Sundays from noon to 6pm at the Third Street Center.
SENIOR LUNCH
Every Wednesday at noon, Garfield County Senior Programs provides a nutritious meal for seniors at The Orchard. To reserve a place at the table, call 970-665-0041.
ASK A LAWYER
Alpine Legal Services offers a hotline clinic on Wednesdays from 5 to 7pm. Call 970-368-2246 and visit alpinelegalservices.org for the schedule of dates by legal topic.
SENIOR SOCIAL
Seniors are invited to the Glenwood Springs Library on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 1pm to socialize and make new friends.
UNDER THE SUN
Join Sopris Sun correspondents and guests for “Everything Under The Sun,” airing every Thursday on KDNK at 4pm. Then, stay tuned for “El Sol Habla, noticias en español.”
WRITING WORKSHOP
Local writers are invited to a workshop with designated writing time and a forum for discussion every second and fourth Thursday at the Glenwood Springs Library from 5 to 7pm.
GROUP RUN
Independence Run & Hike leads a weekly group run on Thursdays departing from the store’s location, next to the Carbondale City Market, at 6:30pm.
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Carbondale Mayor Ben Bohmfalk posts up at Bonfire every Friday from 8 to 9am, and everyone is welcome to stop by to chat.
RECOVERY YOGA
The Meeting Place hosts free yoga sessions for people in recovery on Fridays at 6pm and Tuesdays at 8am.
HISTORY TOUR
The historic walking tours continue every Saturday through Sept. 28 departing from the Redstone Inn at 10am.