Lock up
The Sopris Sun received reports of a hungry bear attempting to enter cars up Cattle Creek Road. Nicknamed “Alfredo,” the bear was successful at least twice, trapping himself once inside a vehicle and wreaking total havoc. Car owners in rural places are reminded to lock their cars at night and carry tasty-smelling foods inside the house.
Ute garden
The public is invited to help build a Native Ute Plant Guild at the Carbondale Historic Food Forest, featuring plants that were used as food and medicine by Colorado’s native Ute people. Help is requested at the Thompson House Museum History Park this Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 4pm. For more info, contact carbondaleheritagegarden@gmail.com
Roaring Fork Mill
The Colorado Grain Chain, a nonprofit focused on growing a community-centered statewide grain economy, awarded six $5,000 grants this year to “the middle phase of the organic grain supply chain,” between harvest and retail. Carbondale’s Roaring Fork Mill was among the recipients with the desire to “grow consumer knowledge of organic ancient and heritage grains via marketing.”
Art and fashion
Carbondale Arts has two artistic and fashionable deadlines approaching. Firstly, Dec. 2 is the deadline to submit applications for art pieces to be included in the 46th Annual Valley Visual Art Show. Anyone residing in an “816” zip code can submit a piece for consideration. Secondly, designers interested in having a line in next year’s Green Is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza must apply by Dec. 4. “Clothing must be sustainably created using primarily (75%) organic or sustainably tagged fabrics, up-cycled and/or recycled materials and made by designer or in a fair trade and/or locally-sourced scenario,” the rules read. For more information on both opportunities, visit
www.carbondalearts.com
Business promotion
Carbondale Tourism wants to promote local businesses to tourists during the winter and holiday season. Find an online form at www.bit.ly/CdaleWinter
C’dale events
Join Carbondale’s Special Event Task Force to give input about events in public spaces or for a preview of the 2025 events calendar. Event organizers, businesses and neighbors of parks are especially encouraged to weigh in. The first meeting, Nov. 20 from noon to 1:30pm, will debrief 2024 events. A follow-up meeting, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7pm, will map out a plan for 2025. Both meetings will take place at Town Hall. If you plan to attend, email ebrendlinger@carbondaleco.net
Healthcare
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that during open enrollment season for Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA) they may be eligible to use tax-free dollars to pay medical expenses not covered by other health plans. An employee who chooses to participate can contribute up to $3,300 through payroll deductions during the 2025 plan year, not subject to federal income, Social Security or Medicare taxes. More information can be found at www.bit.ly/IRS969
Swatting incident
At approximately 8am on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Garfield County Dispatch received a report of an individual armed with a shotgun outside Rifle High School. The Rifle Police Department immediately responded, conducting a thorough check of the area and clearing the building. After careful investigation, it was determined that this report was a “swatting” event — a false emergency call provoking a large law enforcement response to an intended target, often disrupting communities and draining resources. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Rifle Police Department.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Amy Fulstone, Ron Leach, Sue Rollyson and Morgan Williams (Nov. 14); Rachel Baiyor and Joyce Leeman (Nov. 15); Martín Bonzi, Thomas Cerise, Katie Hankinson and Robin Tolan (Nov. 17); Larry Smith and Erin Patricia (Nov. 18); Rowynn Anthes, Kelsey Clapper and Heather Lafferty (Nov. 19); Mike Metheny and Rosie Sweeney (Nov. 20).
~ C A L E N D A R ~
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
YOUTH BIRDING CLUB
Basalt Library hosts a birding club for middle schoolers at the library from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
CODING
The Carbondale Library teams up with Aspen Science Center to teach Python (a coding language) to high school students at 3:45pm.
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
ARTIST TALK
Savanna LaBauve and Lindsey Yeager present their artwork at the Aspen Collective Gallery at 6:30pm.
RODRIGO ARREGUÍN
Rodrigo Arreguín performs at Heather’s in Basalt from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“Conclave” continues at The Crystal Theatre at 7pm tonight, tomorrow, Saturday and next Thursday. This Sunday’s show is at 5pm.
‘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 a 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 tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets at www.theatreaspen.org
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
ART BASE GALLERY
The Art Base hosts an opening reception for painter Ann Morgan’s “Once When I Was You,” featuring large AI-generated digital mash-ups, from 5 to 7pm.
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
VAUDEVILLE REVUE
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue opens its Holiday Show tonight at 6pm. The show continues through Jan. 11. Visit www.gvrshow.com for tickets and additional showtimes.
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 7:30pm. 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
UTE GARDEN
Help build a garden at the Thompson House Museum History Park featuring plants used as food and medicine by the Ute from 1 to 4pm.
‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’
The Aspen Choral Society presents “Singin’ in the Rain” as part of its fall fundraiser at 3pm. After the film, an Italian buffet dinner will be served at the Village Smithy. Tickets at www.aspenchoralsociety.org
ELK DINNER
Saint Mary of the Crown Catholic Church in Carbondale hosts its 43rd annual elk dinner and country store from 4:30 to 7pm.
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.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
PRACTICING REPAIR
Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist hosts a conversation on “the spiritual practice of repair” with Liza Ferrier at the Third Street Center from 10am to noon.
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.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
MEMOIR WRITING
Jessica Amber Barnum teaches memoir writing for older adults at the Basalt Library from 1:30 to 3pm.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
WRITING WORKSHOP
The Glenwood Springs Library hosts a memoir and journal writing workshop every Tuesday this month from 2 to 3:30pm. For more info, call 970-945-5958.
PAWS TO READ
The Carbondale Library welcomes Heeling Partners of the Roaring Fork Valley and their therapy dogs to help young readers gain confidence. Fifteen-minute slots are available beginning at 3:30pm. To sign up, call 970-963-2889.
SHOSHONE WATER RIGHTS
On behalf of local governments, water entities and regional organizations, the Colorado River District is working to purchase and permanently protect the water rights associated with hydropower production at the Shoshone Power Plant in Glenwood Canyon. Learn more about this $99 million deal at a presentation at the Basalt Library from 5 to 6:30pm.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets at Thunder River Theatre beginning at 6:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
SMALL WONDERS
The Aspen Chapel Gallery hosts an opening for its 17th annual Small Wonders exhibit from 4 to 7pm. Thirty-four artists showcase works no larger than 12×12 inches.
COMMUNITY MEAL
The Farm Collaborative’s 17th annual Farm-to-Fridge event invites you to access free farm-fresh food at the Cozy Point FarmPark (220 Juniper Hill Road, Aspen) from 2 to 6pm. To sign up, visit www.bit.ly/farm-to-fridge17
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Sonya Meyer guides “From Nerves to Noteworthy: Make Your Presentation Pop,” a workshop to hone one’s public speaking skills, at the Carbondale Library at 6pm. Register by calling 970-963-2889.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
VOLUNTEER FAIR
Basalt Regional Library partners with High Country Volunteers to host a volunteer fair, matching community members with volunteer opportunities, from 4 to 7pm.
LOUNGE SESSION
HeadQuarters in Basalt invites you to harness the power of journaling while exploring “The Garden Within” by Dr. Anita Phillips in a group setting from 6 to 7:30pm.
COEXISTENCE
The Colorado Sierra Club presents a screening of “Range Rider” on the topic of coexistence between ranching and wolves at the Third Street Center at 6pm.
SACRED CINEMA
As part of its Sacred Cinema series, Aspen Chapel screens “The Razor’s Edge” with Bill Murray. Doors open at 6:15pm. For more info, visit www.aspenchapel.org
STEVE’S GUITARS
Hunter James & The Titanic performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
GIVING BLOOD DRIVE
Sopris Lodge (295 Rio Grande Avenue) hosts a Thanksgiving blood drive from 10:30am to 2pm. Register to donate at www.tinyurl.com/SoprisBloodDrive
MUSIC AT THE VAULT
The Wheeler Opera House presents Brazilian guitarist Gabriel Santiago and jazz pianist Peter John Stoltzman at The Vault at 6pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
WHITE HORSE YOGA
White Horse Yoga (105 Village Lane) guides “Gratitude YIN + SOUND” from 6:15 to 8:15pm. Register at www.whitehorse.yoga
SOUND JOURNEY
Zachary and Krista Cashin take attendees through a sound healing journey at True Nature from 6:30 to 8pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
BOOK SIGNING
Jon Waterman presents his newest book, “Into the Thaw,” at the Third Street Center at 7pm. White River Books will sell copies of the book and donations at the door will benefit The Sopris Sun.
COOL COOL COOL
Funk and R&B band COOL COOL COOL performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
TOMMY THE ANIMAL
Catch an album release party for Tommy The Animal’s “Turbo Poetry” at the Belly Up at 8:30pm.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
SEED SAVING
Learn how to save seeds from heirloom flowers and vegetables for planting next year at Colorado Mountain College’s Carbondale campus from 1 to 3pm. Register at www.coloradomtn.edu/community-education
NAYO JONES
The Glenwood Springs Community Concert Association brings Nayo Jones to the stage of the Mountain View Church at 7pm. Tickets at www.gsconcertassn.org
TOM PAXTON
Tom Paxton and the Don Juans perform at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
EMOTIONAL RESCUE
Emotional Rescue, a local Rolling Stones tribute band, performs at the Belly Up at 8:30pm.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
REHUMANIZATION
The Two River Unitarian Universalist congregation explores witch hunts and pogroms intending to “humanize the stranger” so we can see with clear eyes and elevated hearts. The service is from 10am to noon at the Third Street Center.
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.
COSECHA TEXTILES
Textile enthusiasts are invited to a monthly workshop at Cosecha Textiles (95 Red Dog Road) every first Wednesday from 4 to 9pm. Register at www.cosechatextiles.com
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.
WIGGLE 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.