Mother’s Day
The Sopris Sun and Sol del Valle invite local mothers who have welcomed a baby into their lives this past year to have a free portrait taken to run in our May 8 edition. Our professional photographer will be setting up on April 12 and May 3 at the Third Street Center and May 4 at the Glenwood Springs Library with appointments from 9am to 1pm. Please email raleigh@soprissun.com or call 970-510-3003 to coordinate. If those dates don’t work, reach out anyway and we’ll see what we can arrange.
Childhood leukemia
Researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health, the University of Southern California and Boise State University have observed that Colorado children ages 2-9 diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia were significantly more likely to live near natural gas well sites than children without the diagnosis. The study was published on March 17 in an American Association for Cancer Research journal.
Cancer fund
The Quality of Life Cancer Fund has a mission to improve the lives of people living with cancer in the Parachute to Aspen communities with emergency financial assistance to mitigate the financial burden that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis. Grants are administered through the Aspen Community Foundation; learn more at www.qualityoflifecnacerfund.org
Beef Sticks for Backpacks
The Holy Cross Cattlemen’s Association in partnership with the Roaring Fork Valley Coop is again taking donations for Beef Sticks for Backpacks, a nonprofit committed to distributing high-quality beef sticks to kids’ backpack programs throughout the state. Each $5 donation provides 15 beef sticks to underserved children and comes with the chance for the donor to win one of three coolers full of local meat donated by local ranchers! The event ends on April 1 with free samples of pulled pork and beef chili.
Youth In Nature
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is accepting applications for its 12-month Youth In Nature Program open to 9-12th grade students in the Aspen-Parachute region. Prior outdoor experience is not needed and all participants will receive a $1,500 stipend to participate with a backcountry hut trip in late July and monthly Saturday sessions from September to May. Learn more and apply by April 4 at www.rfov.org/youth-in-nature
WE-cycle
WE-cycle’s midvalley system is back in operation for its 10th consecutive year following record ridership in 2024. This spring, WE-cycle will add its 100th station when the Snowmass Village System expands from two to 11 stations with an additional 80 e-bikes. Sign up for free at www.we-cycle.org
Hanging Lake
Summer reservations to visit Hanging Lake are now available at www.visitglenwood.com/hanginglake
Lift-Up
The Lift-Up Board of Directors has launched a dollar-for-dollar matching campaign through April 18 to address a dramatic surge in demand for food assistance with the goal of raising $127,000. Learn more at www.liftup.org
Suicide prevention training
The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Garfield County and SpeakUp ReachOut are offering a free two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training workshop will teach participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and how to work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. The workshop takes place April 1-2 from 9am to 5pm at the Glenwood Springs Library with lunch provided. To sign up, visit www.bit.ly/ASISTGWS
Sunshine Fund
In honor of Tish Filiss, a devoted mother, grandmother and community mentor, HeadQuarters is promoting the You Are My Sunshine Fund to help provide affordable access to mental health services, parent coaching and bonding-focused therapies for mothers of young children (0-3 years old). Donate at www.bit.ly/YAMSFund
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Leigh Kauffman (March 20); Judy Bartels, Kerwin Hirro and Miles Phillips (March 21); Tanner Hawkins and Evan Piccolo (March 22); Erin Danneker (March 23); Martin Gerdan and Jammin’ Jim (March 24); Ben Canady and Alta Otto (March 25); Ruby Marker and Brian McIsaac (March 26).
~ C A L E N D A R ~
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
BASALT ELEMENTARY TOUR
Prospective Longhorns and their families are invited to tour Basalt Elementary School from noon to 12:45pm.
SENIOR ART
The Art Base in Basalt invites senior artists to create pastel hummingbirds at the Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel from 12:45 to 2:15pm.
BOOK CLUB
The Carbondale Library’s Third Thursday Book Club invites you to discuss “The Lost Girls of Willowbrook” by Ellen Marie Wiseman at 2pm. For more information, call 970-963-2889.
NATIONAL SCHOOL WALKOUT
Roaring Fork School District and Aspen School District schools will participate in a national walkout action protesting education funding reductions. Colorado faces a $1.2 billion budget shortfall, which could result in nearly $150 million in cuts to education. Parents and community members are invited to join demonstrations before and after school and wear red in solidarity. Calling and writing to legislators is also encouraged.
CLIMATE FILMS
Join 350 Roaring Fork for a free screening of three short documentaries at the Carbondale Library beginning at 5:30pm. The films will focus on climate heroes: astronomer Carl Sagan; the first director of the Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot; and Native American environmentalists John Trudell and Oren Lyons.
OPEN HEART SESSIONS
Laura Bartels with the Mindful Life Program offers “The Open Heart Sessions,” a strength-based course in living with resilience and wisdom, beginning today at 6pm and continuing on Thursdays through April 17 with in-person and online options. Find more details at www.mindfullifeprogram.org/upcoming-events
‘BANNED TOGETHER’
The Basalt Library presents a pre-release screening of “Banned Together,” a new documentary about book bans and curriculum censorship in schools, at 6pm. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with the film directors. Popcorn will be provided and all are welcome.
‘THE GLEANERS AND I’
Join UpRoot Colorado for a community potluck and a free screening of “The Gleaners and I,” a documentary by French filmmaker Agnés Varda with English subtitles, at the Glenwood Springs Library at 6pm. Attendees are requested, though not required, to bring a dish to share and their own reusable cutlery and dishware. To RSVP, visit www.bit.ly/gleaners-rsvp
CRYSTAL THEATRE
Catch “Black Bag,” a spy drama, at the Crystal Theatre tonight, tomorrow, Saturday and March 26-27 at 7pm. This Sunday’s show is at 5pm and captioned. The March 27 show is likewise captioned.
COMEDY NIGHT
Steve’s Guitars hosts Comedy Night featuring Beth Brandon, Ryan Honey, Don Chaney, Eric Gile and Miller Ford. The show starts at 8pm, find tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
BLOOD DRIVE
Sopris Lodge in Carbondale hosts the Vitalant Bloodmobile from 10:30 to 2pm. Sign up to donate blood at www.bit.ly/sopris-blood
PET ADOPTION
Journey Home, the animal shelter in Rifle, will have dogs and cats available for adoption at the Rifle Library from 11am to 1pm. For more details, call 970-625-3471.
ASPEN CHORAL SOCIETY
Catch the Aspen Choral Society’s spring show, “Children of Eden,” at Glenwood Springs High School tonight at 7pm, the Wheeler Opera House tomorrow at 7pm and/or at the Basalt Middle School on Sunday at 7pm. Find details at www.aspenchoralsociety.org
LOCAL DJ NIGHT
TACAW presents Ryan Golbus, Goreteks and Shtylah for a night of electronic dance music beginning at 8pm.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22
MIDLIFE & MENOPAUSE
True Nature hosts a retreat for women navigating midlife and menopause, where like-minded women engage in an interactive and educational approach to ease anxieties, restore balance and rejuvenate mind, body and spirit, from 8:30am to 5pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
LIAR’S CONTEST
Spellbinders’ annual Liar’s Contest takes place at the Aspen Elks Club (501 East Hyman) from 4 to 6pm. For more info, call 970-379-2224.
KEVIN NEALON
Famous comedian Kevin Nealon performs at TACAW tonight at 6pm and 9pm. The 6pm show is sold out. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
PINK TO BLACK
The El Dorado/Thunder River Theatre Company “Pink to Black” concert series returns with Tatanka at 9pm and local opener Beep Bop Boop at 8pm. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
SUNDAY, MARCH 23
THIS IS THE WAY
A Spiritual Center hosts John and Kelly Field honoring the light and the darkness at A Spiritual Center (room 31 of the Third Street Center) from 10 to 11:30am.
WELCOME WRITERS
Jessica Amber Barnum leads a writing workshop for all ages at the Basalt Library from 3:30 to 5pm.
WOK THIS WAY
Sopris Lodge hosts an interactive cooking session with Emily Stanton, teaching how to prepare chicken and vegetable stir-fry with rice, from 3 to 4pm. This class is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required by calling 970-456-8764.
MONDAY, MARCH 24
‘MULHOLLAND DRIVE’
Aspen Film screens “Mulholland Drive” by David Lynch at the AF Isis Theatre at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenfilm.org
COKER & SCOTT
Duncan Coker and C. Scott perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
TUESDAY, MARCH 25
MORTALITY CONVERSATION
True Nature welcomes Akaljeet Khalsa for a conversation on mortality from 4 to 5:30pm. Registration is not necessary.
FROSTBITE FRIGHTS
The Basalt Library screens “A Quiet Place” with popcorn and beverages at 4:30pm. This scary movie is rated PG-13.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club heads to Qdoba in Carbondale at 6:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
SAT PREP
Basalt Library hosts an SAT prep series tailored for Spanish-speaking, first-generation and low-income students on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Tonight’s optional session is a full practice test from 1 to 4pm.
RITUAL SPACE
True Nature hosts “Nourish Your Nervous System” with Rachelle Anslyn from 5:30 to 6:45pm. Register online at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
PILATES
Alexandra Jerkunica teaches a free pilates class at the Carbondale Library from 5 to 6pm.
HISTORY RESEARCH
Basalt Library offers a class on navigating online databases to study local history and heritage from 5 to 6pm.
SOPRIS SUN BINGO
Carbondale Beer Works hosts a bingo fundraiser for The Sopris Sun and Sol del Valle beginning at 6pm.
EASY HONEY
Steve’s Guitars presents Easy Honey with Angie Flores at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
SENIOR ART
The Art Base in Basalt invites senior artists to paint an acrylic trout at the Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel from 12:45 to 2:15pm.
ENERGY SAVINGS
Garfield Clean Energy sets up at the Silt and Glenwood Springs libraries to teach about financial aid programs to help residents save energy and money from 4 to 8pm. Tomorrow, the same will be offered at the Rifle Library and Grand Valley Rec Center from 4 to 7pm.
COZY HOUR
Teens and young adults are invited to “cozy up” at the Basalt Library from 5 to 6pm with board games, warm drinks, a sweet treat and a craft.
SPIRIT MESSAGES
Evidential medium Becky Hesseltine delivers messages from departed loved ones, “offering undeniable proof that their love endures beyond physical death,” at True Nature from 6 to 7:30pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
RINCÓN LITERARIO
Basalt Library’s Spanish-language literature club discusses “Mujer de Luz” by Kali Fajardo-Anstine from 6 to 7pm. Free copies of the book are available at the circulation desk while supplies last.
THE ROCKETZ
All the way from L.A., The Rocketz perform rockabilly music at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
CHANGEMAKER SERIES
The Wheeler Opera House Changemaker Speaker Series continues with adventure photographer Cory Richards and “The Color of Everything” at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
COMEDY FILM
TACAW screens “Thank You Very Much,” a film about comedian Andy Kaufman, at 8pm with an Epicure Catering Supper Club option at 6pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
WELLNESS RETREAT
Five heart-centered facilitators lead a wellness retreat at 13 Moons Ranch (6334 Highway 133) from 1 to 5pm with cacao, connection exercises, an ecstatic dance, sound bath and more. Find tickets at www.bit.ly/harmonizeretreat
THE WORKSHOP
Thunder River Theatre Company’s “The Workshop” series, bringing together playwrights and audiences to discuss new works, features a reading of “We Are Going Nowhere” by Matthew Schneck at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
ABBA TRIBUTE
The Wheeler Opera House presents MANIA: The ABBA Tribute at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
DEATH MEDITATION
Rachel Becker, author of the “Cosmic Compost” exhibit currently on display at The Launchpad in Carbondale leads a guided practice for facing morality from 3 to 4:30pm at the gallery. Sign up at www.carbondalearts.com
SHORTSFEST
Aspen Film’s 34th Shortsfest kicks off today and continues through April 5. Find tickets at www.aspenfilm.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
MOMMY MEET-UP
The Glenwood Springs Library hosts a “mommy meet-up” on Mondays from 11am to 12:30pm for mothers and their babies ages 0-3. There will be play items provided for the little ones and coffee and conversation for the moms.
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club meets at the Carbondale Library every Monday at 1:30pm.
BOARD GAMES
Kids (5 and up) play board games in the Treehouse Room at the Basalt Library Mondays at 4pm. Snacks provided.
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.
PAWS TO READ
Heeling Partners of the Roaring Fork Valley brings a four-legged friend to read with children at the Carbondale Library every first and third Tuesday of the month at 3:30pm. To register, call 970-963-2889.
CRIBBAGE
Whether you’ve played for years or are looking to learn, stop by the Carbondale Rec Center from 4 to 5pm Tuesdays. 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.
BASALT BOOK CLUB
The Basalt Library hosts its Regional Book Club discussing favorite new releases and more every first Wednesday at noon.
SPARK
The Carbondale Library invites kids to “build, create, explore, concoct and invent together” on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of each month at 2pm.
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.
LINE DANCING
Learn to line dance at the Carbondale Community School from 5:30 to 6:30 every Wednesday.
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.
UNDER THE SUN
Join Sopris Sun correspondents and guests for “Everything Under The Sun,” airing every Thursday on KDNK at 4pm.
TEEN LIBRARY COUNCIL
The Teen Library Council convenes every first Thursday at the Basalt Library 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.
NATURE JOURNALING
Anyone interested in creatively documenting nature is invited to a Nature Journaling workshop at the Carbondale Library every first Friday from 1 to 2:30pm.
NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION
Talia Starwood is offering Nonviolent Communication in Action on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm. To RSVP, text 970-309-1120. Donations will be gratefully accepted.