Carbondale Arts
Carbondale Arts is seeking volunteers to help with First Fridays, from setting up to breaking down. Visit www.carbondalearts.com/first-friday to sign up. Carbondale Arts is also recruiting youth-oriented organizations to have a booth at Mountain Fair’s Oasis Block Party. Visit www.tinyurl.com/MountainFairOasis for more information and to register by May 28.
Picnic/plant parties
Bee Friendly Carbondale invites you to help plant a pollinator garden at the Thompson House (301 Lewies Lane) this Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18. Both days will involve working and a potluck from 10am to 2pm, with music on Sunday. “Bring gloves, a smile and a dish to share.”
Supporting farmers
Casey’s Fund Supporting Farmers is seeking wellness, medical and mental health providers to partner with to offer discounted or donated care to farmers in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin and Delta counties. Learn more at www.seedpeace.org
Highway 82 grants
The Colorado Department of Transportation awarded Pitkin County more than $2.6 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2028 for safety improvements at two intersections along Highway 82 at Lazy Glen and Smith Way/Juniper Hill Road. A modified reduced conflict u-turn configuration, commonly known as a “Michigan Left,” will be installed down the road from the original Smith Way and Juniper Hill intersection, ending a history of problematic left-hand turns directly onto the highway. A left-turn acceleration lane will be added at the downvalley Lazy Glen intersection, which should lower the risk of crashes by a projected 30%. The upvalley access point to Lazy Glen will be converted to a right-in/right-out configuration to make room for the acceleration lane.
Cottonwood Pass
Cottonwood Pass, connecting Gypsum with the Roaring Fork Valley, opened to motorists on Monday, May 12. Drivers are urged to use caution when driving this curvy road, portions of which are not paved. Oversized vehicles require a permit to travel over Cottonwood Pass.
Mount up
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced that its Range Rider Program, meant to deter livestock depredation as wolves settle in Colorado, is officially underway. Two Colorado Department of Agriculture riders will be joined by 11 range riders recently hired by the state to monitor for wolves and deploy hazing techniques during the summer months while livestock is grazing on public lands. Some of the state range riders got an early start helping producers during calving season. It’s estimated that the program will cost $500,000 this year, and some of that revenue comes from the Born to Be Wild license plate program.
Valley Journal archives
The second phase of the Valley Journal digitization project is now complete thanks to the Carbondale Branch Library. Over 900 issues, from June 11, 1975 to Oct. 15, 1992, are now fully searchable at the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection (www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org) under “The Roaring Fork Valley Journal” and “The Valley Journal.”
RFSD shuffle
The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) has appointed two new assistant principals for the upcoming school year. Missy Britton will serve as the interim assistant principal at Riverview School, where she has worked in a variety of roles since 2017. Nicole Johnson will join Crystal River Elementary School (CRES) as the assistant principal, moving from Fort Morgan High School where she filled the same role for four years after teaching for 10. Aimee Brockman, who served as principal at CRES will transition to chief of human resources and talent for RFSD beginning June 13.
REAL ID ready
As the federal REAL ID deadline takes effect, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles proudly announce that 96% of all driver licenses and identification cards issued in Colorado are already compliant. Colorado has been a mandatory REAL ID state since 2013. A star in the upper-right corner of your identification card indicates as much.
Bear season
A mother bear and her cubs were spotted at Veltus Park in Glenwood Springs on May 7, reminding residents throughout the Valley to secure their trash and limit bear attractants. For a comprehensive guide to living with bears in Colorado, visit cpw.state.co.us/living-bears
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Jenny Cutright, Lindsay Dudycha, Kellie Land, Jonelle Luther, Greg Masse, Feénagh O’Donnell, Morgan Williams and Ana Vega Terrazas (May 15); Bartlett, Cynthia Butterfield, Aaron Luttrell and Fred Pulver (May 16); Terrie Geddes, Lisa Johnson and Steven Quint (May 17); Willa Bonzi, Mike Cassetty, Bonnie Earl and Gretchen Hofmann (May 18); Peter Frey (May 19); Eloise Clark, Jenny Garcia and Daniel Self (May 20); Tucker Farris and Wesley Niemer (May 21).
~ C A L E N D A R ~
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THURSDAY, MAY 15
CAREGIVER SELF-CARE
A free caregiver self-care event takes place at the Garfield County Administrative Building in Rifle (195 West 14th Street) in the Grand Valley Room (210) from 10am to noon with a keynote by mental health specialist Meghan Backofen, followed by lunch and pampering.
BOOK CLUB
The Third Thursday Book Club discusses “Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm.
CARE FOR CAREGIVERS
True Nature continues its Care for Caregivers monthly support series from 5 to 6:30pm. Find details and registration at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
POSTCARD PROJECT
Middle and high school students create multi-media postcards for Heritage Senior Living residents, connecting the often disassociated generations, at the Basalt Library from 4 to 5:30pm. More details at www.basaltlibrary.org
BREAD BAKE
The Carbondale Community Oven behind the Third Street Center hosts a Bread Potluck at 5:30pm. Bring a dish to share and happy bakers will provide homemade bread fresh out of the wood-fired oven. Search “Carbondale Community Oven” on Facebook for more details.
SPEAKEASY
Lynn Aliya leads a public speaking workshop, incorporating her Speakeasy Method and complete with cocktails (and mocktail options) provided by Marble Distillery, at the Basalt Library from 5:30 to 7pm. Bring an ID if you plan to imbibe. More details at www.basaltlibrary.org
350 ROARING FORK
350 Roaring Fork screens “Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration,” a documentary about a youth camp which learned that managing water cycles can lead to climate restoration, at the Carbondale Library at 5:30.
REPOTTING 101
Leslie Buettner guides a repotting workshop at the Botany Houseplant Shop from 6 to 7:30pm. Register at www.botanyhouseplantshop.com
FUNDRAISING RUN
Independence Run & Hike invites you to support three local runners and their fundraisers for the Chicago Marathon with a 5K fun run beginning at Mountain Heart Brewing, 1841 Dolores Way, at 6:30pm.
MOVIE NIGHT
KDNK screens “The Commitments” at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm. “Featuring a triple-platinum soundtrack, the classic cult comedy-drama of a ragtag soul band in ‘80s Dublin comes back to the big screen!”
TRTC
Thunder River Theatre Company’s production of “These Shining Lives” concludes this weekend with shows at 7:30pm Thursday to Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Find tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
FRIDAY, MAY 16
PEACE GARDEN
Help wake up True Nature’s Peace Garden from 10am to noon. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
ALL-AGES DANCE PARTY
Kids, parents, grandparents — one and all — are invited to an intergenerational dance party at the Basalt Library from 4 to 5pm.
TEACHER APPRECIATION
Local teachers are invited to sip wine and spin clay with Matt Johnson and the Carbondale Clay Center from 5 to 7:30pm. This event is free for teachers on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration: www.bit.ly/May16CCC
SNIFFING THREATS
Roaring Fork Conservancy presents “Dogs Are ‘Sniffing Out’ Threats to Rivers,” sharing how dogs are being trained to protect aquatic ecosystems, at 22800 Two Rivers Road from 5 to 6:30pm. Register for free at www.roaringfork.org/events
TRAIL RUNNING FILMS
Independence Run & Hike hosts the Trail Running Film Festival as part of its family-friendly Mt. Sopris Run-Off weekend. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm.
ROARING FORK RISING
The Wheeler Opera House’s Roaring Fork Rising series, highlighting local talent, kicks off with Emery Major and David Uhlfelder at 7pm. Find tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre shows “The Penguin Lessons” at 7pm tonight and tomorrow. “The Ballad of Wallis Island” returns for a Sunday show at 5pm. “Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning” opens May 23.
EDIE CAREY
Steve’s Guitars presents Edie Carey performing at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
NATALIE SPEARS
Catch a performance of “Hymn of Wild Things” by Natalie Spears, backed by a string quintet, at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, MAY 17
CRMS PLANT SALE
Colorado Rocky Mountain School hosts its annual plant sale from 9am to 3pm today and tomorrow. BYOBox to fill with goodies. To preview the plant list, visit www.crms.org/plantsale
KIDS SAFETY FAIR
Valley View Hospital hosts its annual Kids Safety Fair — featuring fire and water safety tutorials, a bike rodeo and more — from 10am to noon at its upper parking lot. More details at www.tinyurl.com/VVKidSafety
RUEDI RESERVOIR
Ruedi Reservoir is scheduled to open today after the typical May 1 opening date was delayed due to maintenance at the boat ramp. Boat inspections, available at the boat ramp, are required to help prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels.
UPLIFT
HeadQuarters and Roaring Fork CrossFit team up for a physical and mental wellness workout at 9am at 23400 Two Rivers Road #46, Basalt. Register online at headq.org/support/events
OPEN GREENHOUSE
Mountain Valley Developmental Services welcomes the community to tour its greenhouse with a picnic party from 11am to 1pm at 700 Mt. Sopris Drive, Glenwood Springs. An on-site plant sale will begin at 9am.
MARBLE MUSEUM
Help move items from the Marble Historical Society’s museum to a temporary home across the street from 9am to 3pm. Email srichingsgermain@gunnisonschools.net to learn more.
PLANTING PARTY
Bee Friendly Carbondale welcomes the community to help plant a pollinator garden at the Thompson House Garden (301 Lewies Lane) from 10am to 2pm today and tomorrow. Both days will include a potluck!
PEN & THE PETAL
True Nature offers a creative garden design workshop with Laura Kirk and Megan Miller from 10am to 4pm. Registration is at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
STEPPING STONES
Calling all pickleball enthusiasts! Stepping Stones is hosting a spirited tournament at the Young-Calaway Alpine Bank Courts in Carbondale beginning at 11am. Find all the details and register a team at givebutter.com/xJ7wxi
BACKCOUNTRY SYMPOSIUM
TACAW hosts a free backcountry symposium in partnership with Aspen Public Radio from 11am to 5pm, including a resource fair, panel discussions and more. Register online at www.tacaw.org
ASPEN POLYNESIA
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month with Dance Initiative and Aspen Polynesia offering a free Tahitian dance class at The Launchpad from 5:30 to 6:30pm followed by a performance at 7pm. Registration is at www.danceinitiative.org
SOPRIS SISTERS
The Sopris Sisters perform folk music at the Wheeler Opera House with Rai Omri opening at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
5 POINT ENCORE
Relive 5 Point with an encore screening of this year’s favorite films at TACAW at 7:30pm, complete with special guests and a gear giveaway. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
ANGEL CORSI
Angel Corsi performs at Steve’s Guitars with special guest Mugsy Fay at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SUNDAY, MAY 18
SOPRIS RUN-OFF
Independence Run & Hike’s Mt. Sopris Run-Off 25k and 10-miler races begin at Flying Dog Ranch at 8am and conclude with a party at Rock Bottom Ranch. Find registration details www.mtsoprisrunoff.com
MOTHERHOOD SHIFT
Lindsay Gurley guides a workshop for working mothers to rediscover their identities from 9:30am to 1pm. Registration is at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
GRIEF AND FAITH
A Spiritual Center welcomes Sean Jeung for a conversation on what grief teaches us about faith, from 10 to 11:30am at the Third Street Center (Room 31).
JOHN SEIDEL
A celebration of life for John Seidel, a long-time resident of Carbondale, commences at 2pm at the Old Thompson Barn in RVR.
GIRLS ON BIKES
Roaring Fork Cycling invites middle school girls to experience the joy of mountain biking at Crown Mountain Park from 3 to 5pm. This is the first of four opportunities offered over the summer. Bikes are available to borrow and the cost is free with registration at www.roaringforkcycling.org/girls-on-bikes
BIKE-IN MOVIE
Celebrate the kick-off to Bonedale Bike Week with a screening of “Building Off the Grid” featuring local legends Aaron Humphrey, Darin Binion, Steve Novy and the Stomparillaz at the Third Street Center from 4 to 9pm. Drink sales will benefit the Carbondale Bike Project.
RECOVERY BREATHWORK
David Cowles leads a ceremonial breathwork session, a nourishing reset for the body and mind, at The Meeting Place in Carbondale at 4pm. For a list of regular recovery meetings, visit www.meetingplacecarbondale.org
BREATHWORK
Allison Alexander guides a breathwork session at True Nature from 6 to 7:30pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
ECSTATIC DANCE
Join Alya Howe for a guided ecstatic dance at 13 Moons Ranch (6334 Highway 133) from 6 to 8pm.
MONDAY, MAY 19
BONEDALE BIKE WEEK
Enjoy free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and breakfast snacks at 4th and Main from 7 to 9am all week in celebration of commuting via bicycle.
SIX AT THE BEACH
Bonedale Bike Week invites you to don your best beach attire and mosey on over to the Third Street Center at 6pm. This inaugural event will conclude with a bonfire at SAW beginning at 8pm.
‘RIGHT TO READ’
The Rifle Library hosts“It’s Your Right to Read: A Conversation with Jamie LaRue on the Organized Ambush Against Libraries” at 7pm.
TUESDAY, MAY 20
BLOOD DRIVE
Vitalant and the Chris Klug Foundation partner with Basalt Regional Library to bring the bloodmobile to town from 11am to 3pm. Sign up for a slot at donors.vitalant.org
GUIDE TO AGING
Debby Sutherland and Kappe Stutsman from the Garfield County Older Adult Program offer an informative presentation and mini fitness demonstration at Sopris Lodge at 2pm.
PAWS TO READ
Young readers, from kindergarten to fifth grade, are invited to practice reading with a four-legged friend with 15-minute slots at the Carbondale Library beginning at 3:30pm. To register, call 970-963-2889.
PRIMARY CARE
The Valley Health Alliance hosts an informative event at the Wheeler Opera House to help you maximize your primary care experience from 3:30 to 5pm.
TEEN BOARD GAMES
Basalt Library hosts a monthly tabletop and board game night for high schoolers from 4 to 6pm.
SPOKE’N WORD
Join Bonedale Bike Week at Ragged Mountain Sports for a bike-themed poetry contest starting at 6:30pm. The party gets rolling at 6pm with drinks and snacks. Bring your own chair.
CONCENTRIC RECOVERY
The Concentric Recovery group, which combines physical practice with prompt-based discussion and connection around the central questions of addiction and recovery, meets for its monthly rendezvous at True Nature from 5:30 to 6:45pm.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
STEM
The Aspen Science Center invites kids ages 5 to 11 and their families to enjoy hands-on STEM activities at the Basalt Library every third Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30pm.
MARACA MAKING
Join The Art Base at the Basalt Library for a free bilingual maraca-making workshop for youth and teens from 2:30 to 4pm.
KIDS’ BIKE EXTRAVAGANZA
Bonedale Bike Week and YewFlow host kids’ pump track time trials at Carbondale’s North Face Bike Park with registration beginning at 3:30pm. The time trials will begin with strider riders ages 3 and under at 4:15, followed by ages 3 to 5 at 4:30pm, pedal bikers 5 and under at 4:35pm, pedal bikers 6 to 7 at 4:45pm, ages 8 to 10 at 5pm, 10 and up at 5:15pm. From 5:30 to 7pm there will be a bike cleaning station, a skills course, pizza and snacks and a jump jam for advanced riders (contact andrew@yewflow.com to participate).
BIOGRAPHICAL APPS
Strengthen your intergenerational connections as you learn to use an autobiographical app to document and tell your personal story with a lesson at the Basalt Library from 5 to 6pm.
THURSDAY, MAY 22
INTENTIONAL HOUSING
Ascendigo is hosting an in-person focus group in partnership with the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council to support their work on improving neuro-inclusive housing opportunities. To join the discussion from 10:30am to noon, in-person or online, register at www.ihccolorado.org/intentional-communities-research-project
END-OF-LIFE DISCUSSION
Sopris Lodge hosts a thoughtful and interactive discussion on aging and end-of-life care at the Carbondale Library with a panel of experts from 3:30 to 5pm.
REDSTONE ART TALK
Acclaimed local painter Linda Loeschen speaks to her process and more at the Redstone Gallery (173 Redstone Boulevard) from 4 to 6pm. More details at www.redstoneartfoundation.org
SCAVENGER HUNT
Bonedale Bikeweek concludes with a scavenger hunt beginning at Aloha Mountain Cyclery at 5:45pm, followed by music, pizza, fizzy waters and beer while vibes last.
FRIDAY, MAY 23
WOMEN’S RETREAT
Jamie Butemeyer and Alyssa Troob lead a three-day women’s retreat, “Liberate,” at True Nature where participants will move through the trinity of transformation and master the art of embodied expression. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
YOUTH ARTS SHOWCASE
Carbondale Arts presents “Youth Arts Showcase” at The Launchpad on display through June 26 featuring works produced from the Carbondale Arts Creative Apprentice Program and Stepping Stones Artist Residency Program. An opening reception is planned for FIrst Friday, June 6, from 5 to 7pm.
ASPEN POW WOW
The Shining Mountains Pow Wow returns to Aspen with traditional drumming and dancing and native vendors from noon to 5pm and 6 to 9pm today and 11am to 4pm tomorrow at Aspen High School.
BRIDGES GRADUATION
Bridges High School graduates its seniors with a ceremony at The Orchard at 5pm.
SAGE VOICES
Youth performers act out the stories of local sage elders at Thunder River Theatre tonight and tomorrow at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets at www.voicesrfv.org/sage-voices
DAN SHERIDAN
Valley Roses opens for Dan Sheridan at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SATURDAY, MAY 24
GRADUATIONS
Glenwood Springs High School celebrates its graduates at 9am, Basalt High School at 10am and Roaring Fork High School at the Carbondale Middle School Auditorium at 10:15am.
ART + INSIGHT
Mellie Test guides “Art + Insight,” a soulful, hands-on workshop where folks explore their intuitive gifts through the joyful, meditative practice of creating their own tarot or oracle-style cards, from 1 to 3pm at True Nature. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
SALMON DAZE
Feeding Giants opens for Salmon Daze at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
FLAMINGOSIS
Get your dance funk on! Flamingosis performs with Diastrata and Quervo at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, MAY 25
STORYTELLING
Storytellers, writers, journalers, listeners … all are welcome to a workshop at the Basalt Library led by Jessica Barnum designed for adults to share their stories from 3:30 to 5pm.
THE CLOSE
Steve’s Guitars presents “An Evening with THE CLOSE” beginning at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
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, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Find a full schedule at www.meetingplacecarbondale.org
MOVE WITH ME
Little ones, 18 months to 3 years, move to the grove and gain an early appreciation for dancing at the Basalt Library every Monday at 10:30am.
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 to 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. A Wednesday session takes place at St. Peters of the Valley in Basalt from 11:30 to 1pm with a Zoom option.
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.
PILATES
Coredination offers weekly pilates mat classes for all levels at The Launchpad in Carbondale. Tuesdays from noon to 1pm intermediate/advanced students are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to attend on Thursdays from 8 to 9am. For more info, call 970-379-2187.
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.
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 from 12:15 to 1:15pm. Call 970-625-5282 ext. 3084 to register.
FARM DAYS
Wild Mountain Seeds invites you to volunteer at Sunfire Ranch every Thursday from 12:30 to 4pm. Bring a water bottle and gloves and leave as early as you need to.
YOUNG AT heART
The Art Base invites senior artists, of any level, to its “Young at heART” class hosted at the Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel (20 Eagle County Drive) every Thursday from 12:45 to 215pm. More details at www.theartbase.org/education/adult-workshops
CAREGIVER CAMARADERIE
In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, Sopris Lodge hosts a monthly caregiver support group for family members and caregivers of people living with dementia every second Thursday from 3 to 4pm. More info at www.soprislodge.com/events
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.
SOBER QUEER CLUB
The Meeting Place hosts an LGBTQIA+ specific recovery meeting every first and third Saturday at 5:30pm. For more details, visit www.meetingplacecarbondale.orgC
OSMIC WHOLENESS
Micha Shoepe leads Cosmic Wholeness, an embodied movement and meditation offering that explores patterns found in nature, the cosmos and our inner lives, at The Third Street Center every Sunday from 2:45 to 3:45pm. More details at www.michaelschoepe.com/cosmic-wholeness