Basalt candidate forum
Basalt Town Council candidates, as well as the Mayoral candidate, participated in a public forum on Monday, March 4 at the Basalt Library. The forum was organized by the Basalt Chamber of Commerce, and while some questions were written up by the chamber, others were sourced from the community ahead of time. To watch the forum in its entirety, visit tinyurl.com/BasaltForum
Fair design contest
The 53rd Annual Carbondale Mountain Fair t-shirt (and poster) design contest is now open! This year’s Talking Heads-inspired theme is “This Must Be The Place: Feet on the Ground, Head in the Sky!” Submit a well-developed vertical or square concept and at least three work samples to brian@carbondalearts.com by April 1.
Trump card
The United States Supreme Court has officially ruled that Donald J. Trump is eligible to appear on the Colorado ballot in Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et. al. In anticipation of his appeal, the Colorado Supreme Court opted to stay its Dec. 19, 2023 ruling against his eligibility under provisions of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. As such, his name already appeared on primary ballots prior to the Supreme Court’s March 4 decision.
Go fish
The 2024-2025 fishing season is officially here, with licenses available for now through March 31 of next year. Get yours at Alpine Angling or the Roaring Fork Co-Op, online at cpw.state.co.us or by calling 800-244-5613. Fishing license sales support all statewide hatchery and fish-stocking operations.
Park your boat
The annual lottery for boaters looking to store their trailered boat at the Ruedi Reservoir Marina parking area is open for entries through March 31. The marina has 65 seasonal storage spaces available from May 13 through Sept. 30. With demand higher than spaces available, the marina has been using a lottery system to determine who can use the seasonal spaces. Visit americanll.com/ruediboatstoragedrawing for more inforomation.
Post haste
The United States Postal Service is accepting public comments through March 8 on a proposal that would see the Grand Junction regional processing and distribution facility move to a local processing center. That means mail from across the Western Slope would have to travel to Denver and back for sorting. Visit surveymonkey.com/r/mpfr-grand-junction-co to weigh in.
Fight fire
At approximately 9:46pm on Saturday, March 1, the Glenwood Springs Fire Department was alerted and responded to a structure fire on Soccer Field Road. Firefighters were able to successfully knock down the fire before midnight with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Speaking of firefighting, the USDA Forest Service is hiring 50 entry-level, permanent seasonal wildland firefighters to work on engine, hotshot, helitack and hand crews across the Rocky Mountain Region. Visit tinyurl.com/USFSr2WFH for more information or USAJobs.gov to apply through March 15.
Save your energy
Households earning 80-150% of the area median income can qualify for $2,000-$4,000 in financial aid toward recommended home energy measures, depending on income. For a family of four in Garfield County, the 150% cap equates to an annual income of $148,800. Families that earn 80% of AMI ($79,360 for a family of four) or less will be referred to state or federal programs, where they can qualify for even better benefits. Visit garfield
cleanenergy.org/reenergize to apply.
Bitten by a loose dog?
Carbondale Police responded to multiple reports of a pair of dogs chasing and biting pedestrians the afternoon of Feb. 27. After citizen attempts to capture the canines ended in another bite, officers cornered the pair near Village Road. One deployed his taser, but a catch pole was ultimately used to capture the pair. Both dogs are now in quarantine, and at least one victim was treated at the emergency room. The Carbondale Police Department is asking for assistance identifying other possible victims/witnesses to this incident; call 970-625-8095 to make a report.
Front Brunner
Aspen journalist and award-winning photographer Kelsey Brunner will take over as news director at Aspen Public Radio starting this week. Brunner has lived in Aspen since 2019 and most recently served as a freelance photographer after three years as the chief photographer of The Aspen Times. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master of Arts in Photography from Ohio University.
They say it’s your birthday!
Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Carol Fabian and Diane Johnson (March 7); Greg Meredith, Gracie Oliphant, Karen Tafejian, Sidney Thomas and Jordan Tribble (March 8); Laura Kuhl (March 9); Vicky Browne and Pat Curry (March 11); Laura Bartels, Dean Bowlby, Hilary Burgess, Rose Rossello, Laura Segura and Lee Swidler (March 12); Alex Alvarado, Denise Barkhurst, Mike Cuseo, Jared Kennedy, Justin McBride, Mark Nieslanik, Grant Stevens, Nancy Thal and Caitlin Walker (March 13).
CALENDAR
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA
Models and dancers take to the runway for the 13th Annual Green Is The New Black Fashion Show Extravaganza tonight, tomorrow and Saturday. Tickets are sold out. Have a great show, everyone.
GOP CAUCUS
Republican caucuses take place in Garfield County at assigned precinct locations at 7pm. Pre-register at caucus.cologop.org.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“Dune: Part Two” screens at 7pm on March 7, 8, 9, 13 and 14, and at 5pm on March 10. “American Fiction” shows at 4:30pm on March 9.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
POLLINATE YOUR PALATE
Basalt Library hosts Pollinator Chocolate at 4pm for an educational and culinary event to tickle your tastebuds. This free chocolate tasting will satisfy stomachs of all ages. Visit basaltlibrary.org to register.
WELCOME HOME
English In Action kicks off its “Welcome Home” capital campaign to raise funds for its future Center for Communication building. Visit englishinaction.org for more info.
IMPROV JAM
The notorious Consensual Improv troupe invites you to practice your improvisational chops at 6:30pm at TACAW. Previous improv experience is encouraged. Email info@theconsensualimprov.com to register.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
PLANTING WORKSHOP
Growing Empowerment hosts a seed sorting and planting workshop before sorting, repackaging and planting seeds that will be distributed to recipients who depend on Lift-Up’s food pantries. The first workshop is at the Carbondale Library at noon and the second is at the Glenwood Library at 2pm. Email Kim.Wille@gmail.com for more info.
DEMS CAUCUS
Garfield County Democrats host a precinct caucus and county assembly at 1pm via Zoom. Visit www.garcodems.org for more info and to register.
YONDER MOUNTAIN
Yonder Mountain String Band performs a 7pm show at TACAW. Visit www.tacaw.org for tickets.
‘COMMON GROUND’
“Common Ground” screens at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm, followed by a panel discussion about regenerative agriculture between the filmmakers and representatives from Aspen Valley Land Trust, Aspen Center of Environmental Studies and The Farm Collaborative. Visit wheeleroperahouse.com for tickets and more info.
GITNB AFTER PARTY
Typical Ghost plays booty-shaking original tunes during a Fashion Show after party at La Raza at 9:30pm. Visit typicalghost.com for more info.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
INTRO TO THE WHEEL
Ashley Banegas teaches beginners the basics of throwing pots at 10am at the Carbondale Clay Center. Visit carbondaleclay.org for more info.
QUILT GUILD
The Roaring Fork Valley Quilt Guild invites you to their annual “Show and Tell” viewing of quilts and stitching projects created by Valley residents from 2 to 4pm at the Basalt Library. Bring your projects and share your stories with friends. Stay and stitch or just come by to enjoy the beautiful quilts!
MINDFUL LIFE
The Mindful Life Program begins a 28-part Daily Practice Circle this evening at 5pm. Visit www.mindfullifeprogram.org for more info.
SONG CIRCLE
Sweet Root invites you to bring your voice and sing your intentions in the Third Street Center round room at 6pm.
MONDAY, MARCH 11
‘PROXIMAL VERDURE’
HP Bloomer and Sam Oliver’s exhibit, “PROXIMAL VERDURE,” will be on display at the Carbondale Clay Center today through April 12. A reception will be held on April 5 at 6pm.
CARBONDALE HISTORY
Sue Gray of the Carbondale Historical Society tells the story of the town’s early pioneers through the lens of entrepreneur William M. Dinkel at 6pm at the Carbondale Library.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
COGNITIVE CARE CIRCLE
The Alzheimer’s Association facilitates a monthly support group for families, partners and caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia every second Tuesday at 3pm at Sopris Lodge. Register at soprislodge.com/events
GLAZE, GLAZE, GLAZE
Anne Goldberg gives glazing tips at the Carbondale Clay Center at 6pm. Visit carbondaleclay.org for more info.
TRANSCENDENCE
R. Christian Minson leads “Transformation and Transcendence: A Breathwork Ceremony” at True Nature at 6pm. Visit truenaturehealingarts.com for more info.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
WHATLOW
Learn all about fire safety, careers in fire service, the science of fire and get to tour a fire truck in an all-ages event from 2:30 to 3:30pm at Basalt Library.
CLIMATE FILM
350 Roaring Fork screens “Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution” — an upbeat, positive telling of climate solutions by Robert Redford’s late son James — at 6pm at the Carbondale Branch Library.
LESSONS FROM SHAKESPEARE
At 7pm, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s touring program uses a 45-minute abridged “Romeo and Juliet” coupled with the latest school violence research to teach safe and effective intervention strategies people can use when they see mistreatment happening around them. Visit tacaw.org to register.
HEART ATTACK PREVENTION
Greg Feinsinger, MD discusses heart attack prevention measures at 7pm in the Calaway Room at the Third Street Center.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
INTRO TO PASTELS
Amanda Selsky teaches the basics of drawing with pastels from 9am to noon today, March 21, April 4 and 11. Register at theartbase.org
‘BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA’
SoL Theatre Company opens “Bridge to Terabithia” tonight at 6pm at Thunder River Theatre. The run continues tomorrow and Saturday, March 16 with showings at 6pm and a matinee on Sunday, March 17 at 2pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/BridgetoTerabithiaSoL
BANNED BOOK CLUB
The Basalt Library invites adults and high schoolers to a safe and inclusive space for readers to explore literature that has challenged norms, defied censorship and sparked important conversations throughout history. This month features Lois Lowry’s “The Giver,” with a discussion starting at 4pm.
MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
Salomé Songbird is, at a glance, a string-band but the acoustic trio boasts a background spanning fiddle tunes to free jazz; and baroque to bebop to bluegrass. They’ll show off these influences from 5:30 to 6:30pm at the Basalt Library.
‘THUS, THE NIGHT’
The Isis Theatre screens a short art film inspired by French composer Henri Dutilleux’s seminal work for string quartet written in 1976, Ainsi la Nuit. The event begins at 5:30pm and will include a panel conversation and a live musical performance. Visit aspenfilm.org for info and tickets.
‘SPIDER LIVES’
A 5:30pm Wheeler Opera house screening takes you on a journey into the rich history of professional ski racing through the story of renowned American ski hero, Spider Sabich, followed by a conversation with Christin Cooper, Mark Taché and Amy Redford. Visit aspenshowtix.com to reserve your seat.
CRYSTAL CAUCUS
The Crystal River Caucus meets at 7pm at the Church at Redstone and over Zoom. Email crcaucus@gmail.com for more info.
WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM
Celebrate extraordinary women in the name of adventure with a touring selection of short films at 7:30pm at TACAW. Visit tacaw.org for tickets.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
LOVE LETTERS
Join Mateo Sandate at the Carbondale Library at 4pm on March 15, April 19 and May 17 to explore techniques for letting appreciation flow and saying what you need to say to loved ones through letter writing. Each session is free and open to all. Call 970-963-2889 for more info.
ZIKR DANCE
Denver’s nationally-acclaimed Zikr Dance Ensemble celebrates its 15th anniversary season with “Invocation” — a showcase of some of the company’s signature works and audience favorites — at 5:30pm at TACAW. Visit tacaw.org for tickets.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
AMERICA’S UPHILL
The 2.5 mile and 3,000-foot plus vertical race up Aspen Mountain starts at 7am. Visit utemountaineer.com/americas-uphill to register by 9am on March 9.
SPRING GULCH SENDOFF
Before we hang up our skis, join your fellow cross country skiers at Mountain Heart Brewing for drinks, apps and live music by Sweet Jessup & the Dirty Buckets. Follow the Mount Sopris Nordic Council on social media for details and exact times.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
ST. PATRICK’S DINNER
Join St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Basalt from 4 to 7pm for the parish’s annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner — this year with carnitas in addition to the traditional corned beef and cabbage.
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
INTERFAITH DIALOGUE
People from any and all religious backgrounds are invited to participate in an Interfaith Dialogue at 5pm at the Basalt Library. “The dialogue is not about debate, changing minds or pushing agendas,” according to a press release, “but rather about learning how to hold space for difficult conversations.” More info at basaltlibrary.org
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club convenes at The Launchpad at 6:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
DEMENTIA UPDATES
Join Dr. Brooke Allen from Roaring Fork Neurology to learn about the latest updates in treatments for dementia from 6 to 7pm at Carbondale Branch Library.
BROTHERHOOD CIRCLE
Kyle Jason Leitzke leads a monthly “Sacred Brotherhood Circle” at True Nature Healing Arts starting today at 6pm. This month’s theme is “intuition.” Visit truenaturehealingarts.com for more info.
‘VISHNIAC’
Aspen Film partners with JOIN Israel to present a documentary that introduces new audiences to a lost world of images. Catch a 5pm reception at Galerie Maximillian or just the 7pm screening at the Isis Theatre. Visit aspenfilm.org for info and tickets.
FASHION CARES
The 10th Annual Aspen Cares Fashion Show kicks off at 9pm at the Belly Up. Tickets and more info at aspencares.org. Proceeds benefit Headquarters.