‘Know your rights’
In a show of solidarity with the local immigrant community, Voces Unidas de las Montañas will hand out “Know Your Rights” (“Conoces tus derechos”) cards and host trainings in the coming days and months. The first event is on Feb. 6 in Glenwood Springs and another follows on Feb. 20 in El Jebel. People must register for the event to receive the precise location. More information can be found at www.vocesunidas.org
Denver defiance
As reported by Chalkbeat Colorado, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston addressed reporters, stating the city will sue the Trump administration if it instructs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to detain immigrants at schools, churches, hospitals or other sensitive locations in the city. “If individuals are scared to go to the hospital if they’re sick or scared to take their children to school, it can have devastating impacts on the entire community,” stated a Denver spokesperson.
Roaring Fork Rising
The Wheeler Opera House is launching a new series highlighting artists from Aspen to New Castle with 60-90-minute acoustic sets in The Vault. Artists interested in performing (including musicians, comedians, storytellers and multidisciplinary performers) must apply by Feb. 15. Find all the details at wheeleroperahouse.com/roaring-fork-rising
Radon tests
January is radon action month and Garfield County Public Health is distributing free radon test kits. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), living in a home with Colorado’s average radon level is equivalent to having 200 chest X-rays per year, a press release detailed. Forty percent of homes in Garfield County have radon levels above the EPA threshold. Depending on the results of a test, mitigation measures are available, including state-assisted programs for low-income households. Pick up a free radon test kit at Garfield County Public Health offices in Rifle or Glenwood Springs or at CLEER in Carbondale. Test kits can also be mailed. Visit www.garfield-county.com/environmental-health/radon for more information.
Presidential education
Two Roaring Fork School District educators, Glenwood Springs Middle School science teacher Autumn Rivera and former Glenwood Springs High School physics teacher Linda Flohr, were recognized by President Joe Biden during his final days in office, receiving the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. “Congratulations to Autumn and Linda. This is such an incredible honor, and we are thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of their leadership, dedication and commitment,” said Superintendent Dr. Anna Cole.
Funding freeze
Several Colorado representatives, at the state and federal levels, chimed in on President Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze. Senator John Hickenlooper issued a memo stating that the freeze is “blatantly illegal” and went on to highlight what services would be affected, including: Head Start, Meals on Wheels, veterans’ suicide prevention programs and grants to police departments. “Federal funds make up approximately 25% of Colorado’s total budget,” Hickenlooper stated. Less than two days after issuing the memo, amid national outrage, the Trump administration rescinded it while remaining committed to ending federal spending on areas like diversity, equity and inclusion and climate change.
Imbolc fundraiser
An ensemble of artists will create a ceremonious celebration of Imbolc, aka Brigid’s Day and Candlemas, at the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork (16543 Highway 82) with the intention of raising funds to help families devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires on Feb. 1 from 4:30 to 7pm. Jan Campbell and Dana Ellis will guide movement to the music of DJ/violinist Lydia Bain. Gabriela Mejia and Clay Allen & the Pocket Band will also perform music and Hanamaya Wild will lead a ceremony.
DarkSky Colorado
The Colorado State Parks Dark Sky Certification program will implement strategies to reduce light pollution and preserve night-sky stargazing across 12 state parks. Each park will receive consulting and sky quality meter equipment, supplied by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Dark Sky Certification will also be explored for new endeavors, stated a press release, including Sweetwater Lake in Garfield County.
Accolades
Charlie Dockendorf, a senior at Colorado Rocky Mountain School, has been named a finalist for the highly esteemed Morehead-Cain Scholarship, the oldest merit-based scholarship program in the United States. The scholarship offers a fully-funded, four-year undergraduate experience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Congratulations Mr. Dockendorf, and best of luck!
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Ami Maes and Luca Rio Phelan (Jan. 30); Joani Lubrant and Megan Passmore (Feb. 1); Marcos Guevara, Candy Holgate, Mal Lent, Nikki Macleod, Mountain Maes, Rex van Minnen and Silvia Rodriguez Gutierrez (Feb. 2); Bob Moore, Stacey Novak and Sarah Strassburger (Feb. 3); Sandra Gaddis, Sue Gray and Aly Sanguily (Feb. 4).
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
BUILDING CODES
Chime into the conversation regarding the Town of Carbondale’s proposed building codes during an open house at Town Hall from 2 to 6pm. Can’t make it in person? Submit your thoughts at www.carbondaleconnect.org by Feb. 3.
NOCHE PARA FAMILIAS
The Basalt Library hosts a night for Spanish-speaking families to learn about library resources and offer suggestions from 5 to 6:30pm.
SMOKIN’ AND ROCKIN’
Smokin’ Joe and Rockin’ Randall perform at Heather’s in Basalt from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
It’s your last chance to catch “A Complete Unknown” at the Crystal Theatre tonight at 7pm. “Sing Sing” opens tomorrow at 7pm and continues Saturday, Monday and Tuesday at 7pm. Sunday’s show is captioned at 5pm.
AUSTIN SKALECKI
Steve’s Guitars presents Austin Skalecki at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
SOUND JOURNEY
Dr. Zachary and Krista Cashin present a monthly sound journey in True Nature’s Kiva from 6:30 to 8pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com This event is sold out.
HONKY TONK
TACAW hosts Honky Tonk Night with the Caleb Dean Band beginning at 8:30pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
‘WILDLIFE WALK & TALK’
Wilderness Workshop guides “Wildlife Walk and Talk,” highlighting how Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Bureau of Land Management work together to preserve habitats, at the Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area from 10am to 2pm. Register at www.wildernessworkshop.org
IMBOLC
An ensemble of artists will create a ceremonious celebration of Imbolc, aka Brigid’s Day, at the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork (16543 Highway 82) with the intention of raising funds to help families devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires from 4:30 to 7pm.
SOPRIS AT WHEELER
Colorado Mountain College’s Sopris Theatre Company revives last season’s show, “Natural Shocks,” for one night only at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
VICTOR WOOTEN
A Spiritual Center hosts Grammy-winner and author Victor Wooten for a Zoom conversation all about music from 10 to 11:30am in Room 31 at the Third Street Center.
LUNAR NEW YEAR
Vanda Ciceryova, a yogini, guides “Seed Your Sankalpa: A Lunar New Year Journey of Intention & Renewal” at True Nature from 3 to 4:30pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
RANDOM CONVERSATION
The Art of Random Conversations returns to the Carbondale Library from 6 to 7:30pm. “Push your comfort zone and follow thought-provoking questions that allow you to connect deeply with whomever is sitting next to you.”
TOM PAPA
Comedian Tom Papa brings his “Grateful Bread Tour” to the Wheeler Opera House with a performance at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3
MOVE WITH ME
Basalt Library offers “Move with Me,” a program designed to introduce toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age, along with their caretaker, to the joys of dance from 12:15 to 1pm.
BOARD GAME BONANZA
The Basalt Library welcomes school-aged kids, 5 and older, to hang around and play board games from 4 to 5pm.
EMPOWERED TEACHERS
FocusedKids invites educators to a virtual presentation by Hunter Clarke-Fields, host of the Mindful Parenting Podcast, “Empower Students, Empower Yourself: Self-compassion and Reflective Listening for Teachers,” at 4:30pm. Register at www.focusedkids.org
MICRODOSING PRACTICUM
The Western Colorado Mycological Association hosts a talk on microdosing, free and open to everyone, at the Carbondale Community School from 6 to 8pm.
STEEP CANYON RANGERS
Steep Canyon Rangers bring their Grammy-winning bluegrass and Americana music at the Wheeler Opera House with a show at 6pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
CALLIGRAPHY CLASS
The Carbondale Library hosts a calligraphy class and demonstration — perfect for making your own Valentine’s Day cards — from 1:30 to 3pm. To register, call 970-963-2889.
BIRDING CLUB
The Basalt Library welcomes middle schoolers interested in birding to join like-minded nature enthusiasts from 3:45 to 5pm.
READ THE RAINBOW
The Carbondale Library hosts an LGBTQ-themed book club for teens from 5:30 to 6:30pm. The first book to be discussed is “Being Ace” by Madeline Dyer.
KIWANIS
The Kiwanis Club of Glenwood Springs meets at the Glenwood Canyon Brewpub at 5:30pm. The goal of Kiwanis is “to improve the world one child and one community at a time.” For more information, call 630-456-3638.
THE BIG FIVE
HeadQuarters hosts The Big Five, a workshop integrating mental, physical and emotional wellness, from 6 to 7:30pm. Learn more at www.headq.org
DRAWING CLUB
Roaring Fork Drawing Club socializes and sketches at Whole Foods in Willits at 6:30pm. The group meets next week, Feb. 11 at 6:30pm, at Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley campus’ FAB Lab.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
FASHION TIX ON SALE
The general public can purchase tickets to the 2025 Green Is The New Black Fashion Extravaganza starting at noon today. Carbondale Arts members can purchase in advance. Tickets at www.carbondalearts.com
TEEN FLY TYING CLUB
In partnership with the Roaring Fork Conservancy, the Basalt Library welcomes students in middle and high school to learn to tie flies (for fishing) from 3 to 4:30pm, every Wednesday through March 19.
SAT PREP
The Basalt Library offers a seven-part SAT prep series for Spanish-speaking, first-generation and/or low-income students from 4:30 to 6:30pm. For more info, email sgarciamachuca@basaltlibrary.org
RFOV TRIVIA
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) hosts its fourth annual RFOV Trivia Night at Honey Butter from 5:30 to 8:30pm. More info at www.rfov.org
TRIBAL ENGAGEMENT
For the third Naturalist Night of the season, Celene Hawkins, Tribal Water Partnerships program director and Izabella Ruffino, tribal and indigenous engagement program manager at the Nature Conservancy, discuss “Tribal Engagement in the Colorado River Valley” at the Third Street Center at 6pm. Register at www.wildernessworkshop.org
KEVIN FEDARKO
Aspen Words brings Kevin Fedarko, author of “A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon,” to TACAW at 6pm. More info at www.aspenwords.org This event is sold out.
‘HOT DOG’
Kicking off its Radical Wednesdays series (every Wednesday this month), Aspen Film screens the ski cult classic “Hot Dog” at the AF Isis Theatre at 6:30pm. Retro ski attire is encouraged. Tickets at www.aspenfilm.org
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6
ART OF HEALING
The Wheeler Opera House hosts a panel on wellness and alternative therapy medicine at 11am. RSVP at www.aspenshowtix.com
WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH
As part of its Valley View’s Women’s Health Series, nurse practitioner Katrina Metcalf presents “Heart Health for Women,” a webinar, at noon. Register at www.vvh.org/events-classes
COMMON ROOTS
HeadQuarters in Basalt offers a men’s group for male-identifying adults from 6 to 7:30pm.
BOOKS IN BARS
Join local librarians at El Dorado to discuss “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin from 7 to 8pm.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
NATURE JOURNALING
Every First Friday, the Carbondale Library hosts “Nature Journaling with Words and Drawings” from 1 to 2:30pm.
‘BREATH OF LIFE’
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts a First Friday reception for its current exhibit, “The Breath of Life,” made up of photographs taken by Mexico City artist Álvaro Alejandro López of clay figures made in Mexico from the 19th to early 20th century, from 6 to 8pm. The exhibit is up through Feb. 21.
CHANGEMAKER
The Wheeler Opera House’s Changemaker Speaker Series welcomes Peter Hillary, the son of Sir Edmund Hillary, on summiting Mount Everest through the decades. The talk starts at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
TREE PRUNING
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and 350.org lead a fruit tree pruning workshop at Roaring Fork High School’s garden orchard from 10am to 3pm. Email achildsgardenofpeace@gmail.com for more info.
GARCO DEMS
Garfield County Democrats hosts its biannual reorganization meeting, when it will elect party officers and representatives, upstairs of the Glenwood Springs Library at 10am. Registered Democrats who are residents of Garfield County are eligible for vacant positions. More info at www.garcodems.org
DOG MAN
The Wheeler Opera House welcomes TheaterWorksUSA for two performances of “Dog Man: The Musical,” at 4 and 6:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
Quarteto Nuevo, an energetic musical ensemble intermixing Western classical, Eastern European folk, Latin and Jazz, performs at the Basalt Library at 5:30pm. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
IRON FLY
Join the Roaring Fork Valley Fly Fishing Club and Roaring Fork Conservancy for a friendly fly-tying competition at The Tipsy Trout in Basalt from 5:30 to 10am. Details at www.roaringfork.org/events
SLED IN STYLE
The City of Aspen hosts the second annual Art Cart Alpine Rally, when participants (children and adults) create artsy sleds to take down the Whoa Nelly Sledding Hill at the Aspen Recreation Center (0861 Maroon Creek Road) from 6 to 8pm. Food trucks start serving at 5:30pm. Participants can register at www.aspenspecialevents.com Registration closes Feb. 1. Spectators need not register.
CONTRA DANCE
The Carbondale Community School hosts a Roaring Fork Contra Dance from 8 to 10pm. A tutorial starts at 7:30pm. Cost is a sliding scale ($10 to $20), and cash is requested.
THOMPSON SQUARE
Grammy-nominated country music duo Keifer and Shawna Thompson perform at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
SKI FOR SISU
The Mountain Sopris Nordic Council hosts its 33rd annual Ski for Sisu fundraiser at Spring Gulch. Details and sign up at www.springgulch.org/events-sg
BABYSITTER TRAINING
The Basalt Library offers a babysitter training for ages 10 to 15 with Georgina Levey from the American Red Cross from 9am to 5pm. Registration is required at www.basaltlibrary.org/events-calendar
ECSTATIC DANCE
The monthly ecstatic dance at 13 Moons Ranch (south of Carbondale) features DJ Lydia Bain and her electric violin from 6 to 8pm.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
INTRO TO CANVA
Learn to use Canva, an online graphic design tool, at the Basalt Library from 2:30 to 3:30pm.
BEST BUDDIES
Best Buddies International hosts a board game night at the Basalt Library for community members wishing to engage with people with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, relaxed setting from 6 to 8pm.
APHRODISIACS
The Cocoa Club partners with Antionette Yarrow for a Valentine’s Day chocolate-making date that will play with aphrodisiac herbs from 7 to 9pm. Tickets at www.pollinatorchocolate.com
AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE
The Wheeler Opera House hosts “Cirque Kalabanté,” a mesmerizing show by Yamoussa Bangoura that captures the essence of daily life in Guinea, at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
LAUREN GROFF
Aspen Words Winter Speaker Series brings Lauren Groff to Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen to discuss her latest book, “The Vaster Wilds,” at 6pm. Tickets at www.aspenwords.org
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
NONFICTION BOOK CLUB
The Carbondale Library hosts a monthly nonfiction book club based around a theme rather than a specific book. This month’s theme is “the arts” and the group meets from 2 to 3:30pm.
BANNED BOOK CLUB
Basalt Library’s Banned Book Club chats about “Looking for Alaska” by John Green from 4 to 5pm.
BREATH WORK & BUBBLY
Kula Yoga on Main invites guests for some musically accompanied breath work, followed by champagne and bon-bons from 6 to 7:30pm. More info at www.kulayogaonmain.com
CRASH TEST DUMMIES
Canadian alternative rock band Crash Test Dummies perform at TACAW at 8pm. Come early for Supper Club, catered by Epicure Catering, at 6pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
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.
AIKIDO
Crystal River Aikikai offers aikido training at 13 Moons Ranch for adults and teens on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30pm and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Kids classes are on Mondays from 4 to 5pm and Wednesdays from 4 to 5pm. Get your first class for free with an RSVP at www.crystalriveraikikai.com
ENGLISH IN ACTION
Volunteer English tutors and developing learners meet for informal conversational practice at the Carbondale Library every Monday at 6:30pm. Interested in becoming a tutor? Email angela@englishinaction.org or call 970-963-9200.
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.
CRIBBAGE
Whether you’ve played for years or are looking to learn, stop by the Carbondale Rec Center from 4 to 5pm Tuesday nights. Bring snacks or non-alcoholic drinks to share! Visit www.carbondalerec.com for more info.
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 and Thursdays from 2 to 6pm and Sundays from noon to 6pm on the east side of 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
SPANISH CLUB
Practice Spanish and enjoy specials at Bodegón in Carbondale every Wednesday from 5 to 7pm.
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.
‘SOURCE DIALOGUES’
Gary Springfield, author of “Source Dialogues: The Miracle Mechanism of Manifestation,” discusses the tenants of his book via a livestream at the Third Street Center every second and fourth Wednesday at 6:30pm.
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.
WIGGLES OUT
Toddlers and preschoolers get their wiggles out at the Carbondale Library on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30am.
GERI-FIT
The Carbondale Library hosts an older-adult fitness class every Thursday through Feb. 27 at 12:15pm. Call 970-625-5282 ext. 3084 to register.
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.
STORYTIME
Carbondale Library hosts storytime for youngsters and their accompanied adults every Friday at 10:30am.
STORYTIME & PLAY
The Basalt Library hosts its storytime/play group every Friday from 10:30 to 11am.