Extra, extra!
The Sopris Sun is among nine Colorado media outlets to receive a $100,000 grant from Press Forward, a national initiative led by the Miami Foundation to shore up local news. The first phase of this grant was awarded to 205 for-profit and nonprofit news organizations with budgets under $500,000. At least one newsroom in every state, plus Puerto Rico and Guam, was chosen. While this substantial grant affirms the meaningful impact we’re making, it does not negate our need to fundraise.
Fashionably on time
Carbondale Arts is now accepting designer applications for the 2025 Fashion Show. This year’s theme is: Camera Obscura (a film noir, unveiling the unseen adventure). Dancer auditions will take place at The Launchpad on Oct. 20 from 6 to 7:30 and model auditions will occur in early January. Find more information at www.carbondalearts.com/fashion-show
Council vacancy
Glenwood Springs City Council is seeking to fill a now vacant at-large council seat with a term expiring in April of 2025. To be eligible, applicants must have resided in — and been a registered voter in — Glenwood Springs for at least one year. Applications will be accepted through 5pm on Wednesday, Oct. 23, and City Council will host interviews during a special session on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Those interested can find the application at www.cogs.us/212 or by contacting the city clerk’s office at 970-384-6406.
Community Pantry
The Carbondale Library has a reputation for feeding minds, and great minds have got to eat! Passersby may have already noticed a metal box that now serves as the branch’s Community Pantry. “The idea is that people from the community can stock it with [non-perishable] food when they have extra, and others can take from it when they need a little help,” said Branch Manager Tracy Kallassy. It’s not meant to replace food banks, she added, but as a supplement resource that can be accessed around the clock and without having to prove need.
Local food loan
The 2Forks Club is receiving applications for zero-interest loans toward businesses contributing to a healthy local food system. Applicants must be a member of the 2Forks Club and must submit their application by 5pm, Nov. 7 at www.bit.ly/2Forks2025 to be reviewed by a selection committee and voted on by fellow 2Forks Club members.
Oil spill
Carbondale staff responded to a report of oil in the ditch at Euclid and Weant on Friday, Oct. 4. The ditch was shut off and ECOS Environmental and Disaster Restoration was contracted to finish up remediation efforts on Monday, Oct. 7.
Chamber cheer
The Carbondale Chamber was recognized at the annual Colorado Chamber Performance Awards Banquet on Oct. 4 with first place prize for Highest Membership Retention in 2023. “We work to promote our local business community, and it is meaningful to be recognized for our effort, especially with this award, as it directly correlates to our membership support,” said Chamber President and CEO Andrea Stewart. “We’d like to thank our 480+ members who continue to support the Carbondale Chamber, and take advantage of our various membership program offerings and benefits.”
Leaf drop
Starting Oct. 17, Carbondale residents can drop off their fall clean-up residuals — including leaves, yard and garden waste and branches less than two inches in diameter — in containers at the 4th Street and Colorado Avenue parking lot. Leaves will be used by local ranches for composting and yard waste will be composted at the landfill. Contaminants, such as plastic and paper bags, will result in an entire load going to waste. Basalt residents can drop off their yard waste at the corner of East Valley Road and Original Road (near MidValley Medical Center) between 9am and 3pm on Saturdays through Nov. 16. Glenwood Springs residents have one more opportunity to drop off summer yard waste: Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8am to noon at the Rodeo Lot by the airport; leaves can be dropped off anytime between Oct. 21 and Nov. 30.
Non-endorsement
Over the weekend, The Sopris Sun received reports that a truck with a large banner promoting Garfield County commissioner candidate Perry Will was parked in Carbondale’s City Market parking lot for three days. It was relayed that political promotion and overnight parking are contrary to City Market policy. Therefore, management got a hold of Will’s campaign and the vehicle was removed. Allegedly, the truck then reappeared at the New Castle City Market parking lot.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Eric Berry, Ian Edquist, Carianne Eisenson and Mike Grandbois (Oct. 18); Hannah Condon (Oct. 19); Gabe Alcala (Oct. 20); Heidi Hendricks and Caitlin Kinney (Oct. 21); Lisa Quint and Adam Ting (Oct. 22); JoAnna Caldwell, Babbu Cheema, Anderson Cole, Tamara Haynes-Norton (Oct. 23).
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
GET THE WIGGLES OUT
Toddlers and their accompanying adults get their wiggles out at the Carbondale Library at 10:30am.
BOOK CLUB
The Third Thursday Book Club discusses “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3pm.
ACQUISITION TO EXIT
The Glenwood Springs Chamber and FirstBank invite current and prospective business owners to “Let’s Talk Business: Acquisition to Exit” — a bilingual event — at Morgridge Commons from 4 to 7pm. Find tickets at www.glenwoodchamber.com
‘DARKNESS TO LIGHT’
The Buddy Program, in partnership with Riverbridge Regional Center, Aspen Youth Center, YouthZone and Aspen Family Connections, hosts a bilingual “Darkness to Light” training focused on the prevention of child sexual abuse at the Third Street Center from 5:30 to 8pm. Dinner and childcare will be provided. RSVP at www.riverbridgerc.org/events
VISITING ARTIST
Anderson Ranch Arts Center hosts visiting artist Kevin Umaña, co-founder of The Ekru Project, an artist-run Kansas City gallery focused on emerging and underrepresented artists, who will speak from 5:30 to 6:30pm. More info at www.andersonranch.org
YOUTHZONE PARTY
YouthZone throws a cocktail party at Juicy Lucy’s Steakhouse in Glenwood Springs from 6 to 9pm. To RSVP, email anaaseh-shahry@youthzone.com or call 970-945-9300.
LOUNGE SESSIONS
HeadQuarters in Basalt invites you to explore “The Garden Within” by Dr. Anita Phillips through journaling and conversation from 6 to 7:30pm. Register at www.headq.org
CHARACTER STRENGTHS
Julie Oldham teaches about character strengths in part four of her Heyday Revolution Workshop from 6 to 7:45pm. Details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
RODRIGO ARREGUÍN
Rodrigo Arreguín performs Latin classics at Heather’s Savory Pies at 6:30pm.
‘SLEEPY HOLLOW’
Roaring Fork High School (RFHS), in collaboration with SoL Theatre Company, presents “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” directed by RFHS junior Sam Stableford at 7pm tonight and tomorrow and at 2pm on Oct. 19.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“White Bird” shows at the Crystal Theatre at 7:30pm tonight, tomorrow, Saturday and next Thursday. The Sunday show is at 5pm.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Bring your preschooler for storytime at the Carbondale LIbrary at 10:30am.
INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK
Himalayan Cuisine in Glenwood Springs (115 6th Street) hosts an international potluck celebrating diverse nationalities in the Valley from 5 to 10pm. Everyone is welcome to bring home-cooked dishes from different countries.
MUSIC AT HEATHER’S
Musicians Chris Bank and Hap Harriman perform at Heather’s Savory Pies at 6:30pm.
NATALIE SPEARS
True Nature hosts Natalie Spears for a night of music and storytelling from 7:30 to 9pm. Details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
SHINING MOUNTAINS
The Shining Mountains Film Festival takes place at the Isis Theatre in Aspen from 6:30 to 9pm tonight and 2 to 9pm tomorrow. Tickets at www.shiningmountainsfilm.com
HIGH COUNTRY SINFONIA
High Country Sinfonia performs at the Christ Episcopal Church in Aspen at 6:30pm tonight and at the River Valley Ranch Thompson Barn on Sunday at 4pm.
QUEER VOICES
VOICES presents “Authentically versus…,” a Queer VOICES Theater Project, tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30pm. Catch a 2pm matinee on Sunday, Oct. 20. Tickets at www.voicesrfv.org/queer-voices
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
HEALTH FAIR
Aspen Valley Hospital hosts its Fall Health Fair with “deeply” discounted lab tests at the Eagle County Community Center from 8am to 11:30am. You must make an appointment first. Book it at www.aspenhospital.org/health-fair
UPLIFT
Tune in your mind by tuning up your body at Roaring Fork CrossFit in Basalt from 9 to 10:15am. Register at www.headq.org
ANCIENT SOUNDS
Clemente McKay, an artist from Chile, teaches a daylong workshop with the Carbondale Clay Center exploring Andean clay sound-making techniques, from 9am to 5pm. Learn more at www.carbondaleclay.org
SYNC UP
Meghan Gilroy leads a day-long workshop at True Nature to get aligned with your soul purpose, from 10am to 4pm. Details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
BOOK RALLY
The Garfield County Public Library District hosts a “United Against Book Bans” rally at Centennial Park in Glenwood Springs beginning at 11am. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite book character for the chance to win a prize. After a few speeches, the group will march a petition to the Garfield County Administration building.
TEEN ART FAIR
The Glenwood Springs Library showcases arts and crafts by local teens from 11am to 5pm.
24-HOUR TAKEOVER
Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program takes over the KDNK airwaves through tomorrow at 4pm. Tune in at www.kdnk.org or at 88.1 FM to listen.
BREATHWORK CIRCLE
Davis Cowles leads a breathwork circle at True Nature from 6 to 8pm. Details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
STILL HOUSE STRING BAND
Steve’s Guitars welcomes the Still House String Band for a concert at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
BASKET WEAVING
Learn to weave a willow basket with Jenna Bradford and Jeff Wagner at The Launchpad from 9am to 4:30pm. No experience is needed. Register at www.layinggroundwork.org
MUSIC OF LIFE
Reverend Florence Caplow along with Two River Unitarian Universalist congregation members celebrate the music in our lives through song at the Third Street Center at 10am.
GRIEF AND LOSS
True Nature facilitates a day of supported reflection, nourishment and healing to honor grief and the grieving process, from 10am to 4pm. Details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
SELF DEFENSE
Roderick O’Connor from the Aspen Police Department teaches a self-protection class for women at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 5pm. Registration is required by calling 970-963-2889.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club convenes at the Carbondale Library at 1:30pm.
MOVE FROM CENTER
Alexandra Jerkunica guides participants in coordinating their mind, body and spirit through a Pilates class at the Carbondale Library at 4pm.
INSIGHT MEDITATION
Roaring Fork Insight hosts a weekly meditation followed by a Dharma talk at the Third Street Center every Monday at 7pm. More info at www.roaringforkinsight.org
BABY & ME STORYTIME
Newborns to one year olds and their adults gather for storytime, baby sign language tips, singing and more at the Carbondale Library at 9:30am.
GIRLS WHO CODE
The nonprofit Girls Who Code teaches teens of all genders the ins and outs of coding at the Basalt Library from 3:45pm to 4:45pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
TEEN CRAFT
The Glenwood Springs Library invites teens to attend a movie and work on crafts from 4:30 to 7:30pm. To learn more, call 970-945-5958.
WHY, WILDFIRE, WHY?
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies brings Dr. Park Williams to the Pitkin County Library, from 6 to 8pm, to address a question many are wondering: “Why have we lost control of wildfire in the Western United States?” Can’t make it in person? Find a Zoom link at www.bit.ly/western-wildfire
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
GREAT PUMPKIN
The Carbondale and Glenwood Springs libraries host pumpkin carving and painting with pumpkins, patterns and tools provided at 2:30pm.
5 POINT SCREENING
The Carbondale Library welcomes 5 Point Film Festival for a free screening of adventure films at 7pm.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
MUSIC AT HEATHER’S
Singer, songwriter, keyboardist Tim Veazey performs with bassist and vocalist Helen Highwater at Heather’s Savory Pies from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
MEDICARE 101
Aurora McCarroll of Passage Insurance helps guide eligible seniors, 65 and up, in navigating Medicare and getting the coverage that meets their needs at the Carbondale Library from 3 to 4pm. Register by emailing aurora@passageinsurance.com or calling 970-355-3505.
GHOSTLIGHT
Thunder River Theatre Company presents “Ghostlight” at 6, 8 and 10pm tonight, Saturday, Sunday, Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
COSTUME BALL
The Hotel Colorado hosts a 21+ Halloween party with a costume contest and music by DJ Star, from 7 to 11pm. Tickets at www.hotelcolorado.com
CONSENSUAL IMPROV
Catch Consensual Improv performing a “spooktacular” Halloween show at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
KASSA OVERALL
TACAW presents Kassa Overall performing jazz-hip-hop at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
FLASHMOB
Don’t miss a “thrilling” performance by Bonedale Flashmob at Chacos Park today at 4pm. Donations will be accepted for the Carbondale Education Foundation.
5 POINT FUNDRAISER
Join 5 Point Film at Spring Creeks Ranch for fine food, cocktails, music and revelry, all supporting 5 Point Film’s year-round programming, educational initiatives and filmmaker grant programs. Tickets at www.bit.ly/5PointField
JOHN MICHEL
John Michel of the John Oates Band and Brother’s Keeper performs at Heather’s Savory Pies from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
HALLOWEEN BASH
TACAW hosts a Halloween party with a costume contest (and prizes) and a performance by Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers beginning at 8:30pm.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
HUMAN LIBRARY
Experience a different life perspective through conversation at the Glenwood Springs Library between 10am and 1pm. You’ll have the opportunity to sit with three of six unique individuals. Registration is required for this free event presented in partnership with the Aspen Institute and At Our Honest. Visit www.gcpld.org for more information.
PUMPKIN CARVING
The Meeting Place (981 Cowen Drive, Carbondale) hosts a pumpkin carving party from 3 to 5pm. BYO-pumpkin!
DANCE PARTY
Dance Initiative hosts a family-friendly Halloween dance party fundraiser with special performances at TACAW at 5:30pm. Tickets at www.danceinitiative.org/store/p/thriller
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29
A WILD RIDE
Wilderness Workshop invites you to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Wilderness Act with a live storytelling event at TACAW from 7 to 8:30pm. Tickets at www.wildernessworkshop.org
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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
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club meets at the Carbondale Library every Monday at 1:30pm.
MONDAY MEDITATION
Roaring Fork Insight guides a weekly meditation group meeting at the Third Street Center (Room 31) from 7 to 8:30pm.
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.
STORYTIME
Young children and their accompanying adults are invited to storytime at the Carbondale Library at 10:30am on Fridays.
RECOVERY YOGA
The Meeting Place hosts free yoga sessions for people in recovery on Fridays at 6pm and Tuesdays at 8am.
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 information at https://www.crystalriveraikikai.com