Wolves update
An update on the state’s Collared Gray Wolf Activity Map on Oct. 23 revealed that a wolf has, for the first time, moved south of I-70 and into the watershed surrounding Leadville. Colorado Parks and Wildlife does not typically provide location information on the wolves outside of a fourth Wednesday of every month update. The arrival of wolves south of I-70 was anticipated as the translocated animals explore Colorado and their numbers grow. You may report a sighting and learn more at cpw.state.co.us/wolf-sightings
Passwords leak
The Colorado Department of State became aware on Oct. 24 that certain passwords relating to Dominion Voting Systems were publicly disclosed since June 21 on its own website. The passwords were immediately removed and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency was contacted. By Oct. 25, it was determined that 64 Colorado counties were affected. After identifying the specific active voting systems components affected, staff began changing passwords and informing county clerks. While changing passwords, it was confirmed that no settings had been altered on any of the impacted equipment. “I am regretful of this error,” stated Secretary of State Jena Griswold. “I am dedicated to making sure we address this matter fully and that mistakes of this nature never happen again.”
Valley Visual Art Show
Entries are now being accepted for Carbondale Arts’ 46th annual Valley Visual Art Show, through Dec. 2. Find details at www.bit.ly/VVAS46
Sopris Lodge food drive
Sopris Lodge is partnering with Lift-Up to host a community food drive benefiting individuals and families in Carbondale. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted between 9am and 5pm daily at Sopris Lodge (295 Rio Grande Ave) through Nov. 15.
Idling vehicle ordinance
Carbondalians and visitors are reminded that a town ordinance prohibits vehicle idling for more than two minutes within town limits, with a few exceptions (emergencies, operating auxiliary equipment, loading and unloading in specific situations). Compliance will help reduce emissions, save fuel and keep our air cleaner.
Independence no more
Independence Pass is officially closed for the season after a temporary closure on Oct. 28 was extended due to damage from a rockfall near Mile Point 50. The pass historically closes in November and typically reopens around Memorial Day.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Lee Beck, Brett Nelson and Noreen Steiner (Nov. 7); Rick Carlson and Mira Winograd (Nov. 8); Wolfy Draper and Stephen Molloy (Nov. 9); Tim Ireland and Nuni Zeenni (Nov. 10); Jacquelinne Castro and Nicolette Toussaint (Nov. 11); Alex Achterhoff, Kelsey Freeman, Estefania Montoya and Lance Quint (Nov. 12); Bob Ezra, Maria Flores, Pola Oginska and Riley Skinner (Nov. 13).
~ C A L E N D A R ~
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
10,000 VILLAGES
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glenwood Springs hosts the 10,000 Villages Fair Trade International Craft Fair from noon to 6pm today, 10am to 6pm tomorrow, 10am to 5pm Saturday and noon to 4pm on Sunday. All proceeds go to the artisans of the handmade goods, providing a stable income for people in 35 countries.
STUDENT DEBT
Basalt Library screens a recording of a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program webinar from 5 to 6:30pm for people with outstanding student debt. Visit www.basaltlibrary.org for more info and to register.
FOCUSED FLING
FocusedKids hosts its Fall Fling Fundraiser, complete with dinner, drinks, a live auction and paddle raising, at the Old Thompson Barn in RVR from 5:30 to 8pm. More info at www.focusedkids.org
CULTIVATING BALANCE
Dr. Patricia Reber, an osteopathic physician certified in anthroposophic medicine, suggests strategies to balance all of what life has to offer at the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
5 POINT AT CMC
The 5 Point Film on the Road series stops at Colorado Mountain College’s Spring Valley campus for a showing at 6pm.
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 every first Thursday. This month’s theme: wintering. For details, visit www.headq.org/support/events
HER LEADERSHIP
True Nature hosts a three-part leadership series for mid-career women beginning today from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Registration at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
RODRIGO ARREGUÍN
Guitarist Rodrigo Arreguín plays an eclectic mix of genres at Heather’s Savory Pies at 6:30pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
Tonight’s your last chance to catch “Saturday Night” at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm. “Conclave” opens tomorrow and continues Saturday, Wednesday and next Thursday at 7pm with a Sunday show at 5pm.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
COOPER GALLERY
The Cooper Gallery in Glenwood Springs hosts a grand opening celebration at its new location, 718 Cooper Avenue, from 4 to 7pm.
TOXIC POSITIVITY
The Art Base closes out Jodi Stuart’s exhibit, “Toxic Positivity,” with black lights and an artist talk from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
CLAY CENTER
The Carbondale Clay Center’s “Holiday Invitational,” on display from Nov. 1 through Dec. 21, is celebrated with a reception and holiday party tonight from 6 to 8pm.
URBANE COYOTE
North American singer-songwriter Zachary Averill performs at Heather’s Savory Pies from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
CONCLAVE
“Conclave” opens at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm.
SOUND HEALING
Zachary and Krista Cashin lead a vibrational sound healing journey at the Third Street Center from 7 to 9pm. Tickets at www.tcfhf.org
ASPEN COMMUNITY THEATRE
Aspen Community Theatre’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” continues this weekend — tonight at 7:30pm, tomorrow at 2 and 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets at www.aspencommunitytheatre.org
LOCAL COMEDY
TACAW presents a local comedy showcase at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE
The Carbondale Fire House hosts the 48th Carbondale Christmas Boutique with artisans selling various bits and bobs from 8am to 3pm.
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION
Karl Malone Motorsports in Glenwood Springs (2302 Devereux Road) hosts a customer appreciation potluck with drawings and prizes from 11am to 2pm.
WARREN MILLER FILMS
Catch the Warren Miller Movie Fest at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue at 6:30pm, doors at 5:30pm.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
LEADING LADY
Jamie Butemeyer offers a half-day retreat empowering local women from 11am to 3pm. Registration includes a ticket to the AbunDANCE dance party at 3:30pm. More info at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
WEARABLE ART
Christine Flynn teaches “Create Wearable Art” at The Art Base from 1 to 4pm. Sign up at www.theartbase.org
ABUNDANCE
DJ Jamie Butemeyer spins tunes for an all-women dance party at True Nature from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
COMMUNICATION
The third and final session of Talia Starwood’s Heart-Centered Communications series takes place at the Third Street Center and online from 4 to 5:30pm. Translations are available; learn more at www.tcfhf.org
RISING SUN
Mateo Sandate and Shayla Paradeis perform “Stories and Songs from The Land of the Rising Sun” at the Third Street Center from 4 to 5:30pm, recounting their recent journey to Japan as delegates in the Unite 4 Peace events.
C’DALE HISTORY
The Carbondale Historical Society presents Brenda Buchanan, Patti Phelan, Gerry Pace and H.P. Hanson on the “Wild and Wonderful ‘70s” at the Third Street Center at 6:30pm. This first in a winter speaker series is a free event and donations are welcome!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
MEMOIR WRITING
Older adults are invited to work on their memoir with guidance from Jessica Amber Barnum at the Basalt Library from 1:30 to 2pm.
VETERAN’S DAY DINNER
The American Legion Post 100 honors all veterans with a free hot turkey sandwiches dinner (with mashed potatoes and gravy) at 5pm. Non-veterans can enjoy the same meal for $12.
SOURCE DIALOGUES
Lisa McKenzie hosts a group discussion for Gary Springfield’s “Source Dialogues,” a compilation of 54 channeled conversations with “Source,” from 6 to 7:30pm at the Third Street Center. More info at at www.tcfhf.org
ENGLISH IN ACTION
English in Action hosts open hours, drop-in style, at the Carbondale Library from 6:30 to 7:30pm. For learners, the class is free and there is no need to pre-register. Interested volunteers can contact Angela Hanley at angela@englishinaction.org
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
PAWS TO READ
Basalt Library invites children in first through third grade to practice reading with a friendly dog from 3:30 to 4:30pm. To register for a 15-minute slot, visit www.bit.ly/pawsNov12
CMC ASSISTANCE
Colorado Mountain College hosts open hours, making available an instructor to help understand GED and English-learning resources, from 4 to 5pm at the Carbondale Library.
CRIBBAGE
The Carbondale Rec Center offers drop-in cribbage for experienced players and beginners from 4 to 5pm.
RFOV
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers hosts a community project at Linwood Cemetery in Glenwood Springs from 4 to 8pm. To register, visit www.rfov.org/calendar
SACRED BROTHERHOOD
Kyle Leitzke leads a group for “heart-centered men committed to self-leadership and fulfillment” at True Nature from 6 to 7:30pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club celebrates its anniversary at KDNK beginning at 6:30pm.
FIRST DRAFT
TACAW presents “First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing,” a live version of the podcast by Mitzi Rapkin of the same name, with author David Wroblewski talking about his new novel, “Familiaris,” at 6:30pm. RSVP for free at www.tacaw.org
BRYAN BIELANSKI
Bryan Bielanski returns to Steve’s Guitars with a show at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
STEPLESS STEP
Linda Loeschen leads easy-to-follow dance routines at the Basalt Library from 11:30 to 12:30pm. No equipment necessary! Questions? Call 970-927-4311.
SELF-DEFENSE
Youth are invited to a self-defense class hosted at the Basalt Middle School gym, specifically designed for girls ages 15 to 19, from 2:30 to 3:30pm. Registration is recommended by emailing bcrooke@basaltlibrary.org or calling 970-927-4311 ext. 1004.
TRIVIA NIGHT
The Meeting Place presents “Trivia Night,” a fundraiser, at the Hoffman Hotel in Basalt beginning with a taco dinner at 6pm. The game starts at 7pm. Tickets at www.givebutter.com/c/tmptrivianight
GARY SPRINGFIELD
Gary Springfield, author of “Source Dialogues,” will speak with Lisa McKenzie via Zoom from 6:30 to 8pm. Attendees are welcome to join at the Third Street Center.
SCIENCE ON SCREEN
Aspen Film presents “The Witches of Eastwick,” a 1987 classic, along with a talk by magician Eric Mead, beginning at 6:30pm at the AF Isis Theatre. Tickets at www.aspenfilm.org
HEATHER’S
Roberta Lewis and Steve Cole perform at Heather’s in Basalt from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
HOMETOWN SCIENCE
The Aspen Science Center presents Lauren Mitchell talking sports nutrition at El Dorado from 7 to 8pm. This event is free!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
YOUTH BIRDING CLUB
Basalt Library hosts a birding club for middle schoolers at the library from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
DECK THE WALLS
Carbondale Arts members are invited to preview the annual Deck the Walls holiday market with a 10% discount and light and yummy fare from 4 to 7pm. Then, the market will be open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm (and Sundays from 11am to 4pm beginning in December) with the exception of Nov. 27-28.
RESTAURANT TAKEOVER
Mountain West Gives takes over the Glenwood Canyon Brewpub from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Nonprofit leaders will take orders and deliver meals with all tips supporting their service work. Reserve a seat by calling Ryan Parker of Bay Equity Home Loans at 970-309-6850.
DEATH DOCUMENTARY
The Center for Human Flourishing screens “The Last Ecstatic Days,” a documentary about a young man with brain cancer filming his death journey, at 6:30pm. Akaljeet Khalsa will facilitate a conversation after the film. More info at at www.tcfhf.org
RODRIGO ARREGUÍN
Rodrigo Arreguín performs at Heather’s in Basalt from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
‘FEEL IT ALL’
TACAW screens “Feel It All,” a Colorado-based documentary about professional skier Drew Petersen’s journey from the depths of suicidal depression to summoning the strength to run the Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon, at 7pm, followed by keynote talk with the film’s subject. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
ANASTASIA
Theatre Aspen Education presents “Anastasia: The Musical” featuring local youth performing at the Aspen District Theater at 7pm. Tickets at www.theatreaspen.org
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
REGENERATIVE STRATEGIES
Don Hall, author of “The Regeneration Handbook,” presents at the Third Street Center from 7 to 9pm. A follow-up will take place tomorrow (Saturday) from 9:30am to 1:30pm. More info at at www.tcfhf.org
HEATHER’S
Catch Chris Bank and Hap Harriman playing at Heather’s in Basalt from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
SALOMÉ SONGBIRD
Salomé Songbird performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
MAY ERLEWINE
TACAW presents Midwest songwriter May Erlewine at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
UPLIFT
HeadQuarters teams up with Roaring Fork CrossFit in Willits to offer a free, guided workout benefitting the body and mind at 9am. To register, visit www.headq.org/support/events
GARRETT & MARTIN
Singer-songwriters Jan Garrett and JD Martin present their new original album, “Hidden Gems,” with a concert at the Third Street Center from 6 to 7:30pm. For tickets, visit www.tcfhf.org
JOHN MICHEL
Heather’s in Basalt presents John Michel from the John Oates Band performing from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
CONTRA DANCE
Spin your partner and dosey doe your neighbor with the return of monthly contra dances at the Carbondale Community School from 8 to 10pm. Show up at 7:30pm for a brief walk-through of the basic steps.
ZOË KEATING
Composer and performer Zoë Keating performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
CONNECTION IS MEDICINE
Deva and Eaden Shantay, founders of True Nature, host a half-day retreat, from 10am to 4pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
ENTER GHOST
Ceasefire Now RFV hosts a discussion of Isabella Hammad’s “Enter Ghost,” this year’s Aspen Words Literary Prize winner, at the Pitkin County Library from noon to 2pm.
ONGOING
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.
BABY STORYTIME
The Carbondale Library hosts baby storytime at 9:30am on Tuesdays.
RAISING A READER
Basalt Library hosts an hour of storytime, activities and snacks Tuesdays at 10:30am.
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.
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 www.crystalriveraikikai.com
CANCER CARE
The Calaway-Young Cancer Center at Valley View Hospital offers yoga for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers at 9:15am on Thursdays. Then, the Walk and Talk cancer support group meets at 11am at the chapel in the cancer center.
GET THE WIGGLES OUT
Toddlers and preschoolers get their wiggles out at the Carbondale Library on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30am.
UNDER THE SUN
Join Sopris Sun correspondents and guests for “Everything Under The Sun,” airing every Thursday on KDNK at 4pm.
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.