Volunteers needed! ‘Tis the season of stellar summer events. Aspen Dance Connection needs volunteers to help with an upcoming show, OUTSIDE/IN, at The Arts Campus at Willits on July 16. For more info, call 970-927-0641 (or email aspendance@comcast. (wheatonsportcenter.com) net). Carbondale Arts, meanwhile, is building its roster of volunteers for the 51st Annual Mountain Fair, […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – June 2, 2022
CommUnity Grant The Carbondale Creative District invites artists living in a zip code that begins with “816” to apply to create work funded by the new $5,000 CommUnity Artist Grant. All art forms will be considered, including performance, installation and experiential works. The selected project will be publicly displayed and should incorporate themes of unity, […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – May 26, 2022
Builders First Source The approved lumber yard north of City Market in Carbondale is now finalizing their building permit with plans to break ground in June. Food insecurity The Safe & Abundant Nutrition Alliance hosts a 5k walk/run at Burning Mountain Park in New Castle to raise awareness about food insecurity on the morning of […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – May 19, 2022
Documenting restoration The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to participate in documenting the restoration of Sutey Ranch. The ranch was acquired by the BLM through a land exchange in 2017 and restoration efforts, including targeted goat grazing and reseeding, are ongoing in the area with the goal of restoring native vegetation for […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – May 12, 2022
Wildfire preparedness The Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District recognizes May as “Wildfire Preparedness Month.” Four out of five of the largest fires in Colorado’s history have occurred in the past three years, with the most destructive fire happening this previous winter. The first step for preparedness is to sign up for local alerts. You […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – May 5, 2022
Holy Cross Energy election The Holy Cross Energy (HCE) cooperative is holding its annual election and two board of directors seats are on the ballot. HCE chair Dave Munk runs unopposed in the southern district, while incumbent Adam Quinton is challenged by Rosanne Casey in its northern district. Members will also vote on HCE’s updated […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – April 28, 2022
Wildfire preparedness With drier weather and the return of Red Flag warnings, the American Red Cross of Colorado advises residents to prepare for the threat of wildfires by creating an evacuation plan; building an emergency kit with water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, battery-powered radio, first aid kit, medications, important papers, chargers, cash and blankets; and […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar, April 21, 2022
Demeter’s Garden The community garden behind the Third Street Center, known as Demeter’s Garden, has available plots for the 2022 growing season. Plots come in various sizes and, for those new to gardening, help will be available. People interested in reserving garden space can contact the Carbondale Rec Center at 970-510-1297. Queer VOICES VOICES is […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – April 7, 2022
Sustis for sale As reported by The Aspen Times on March 31, Sustainable Settings has put all 244 acres of their Thompson Creek Ranch on the market for over $24 million. The property was purchased by Sustainable Settings co-founders Brook and Rose LeVan in 2003 for $2 million. A conservation easement on the land restricts […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – March 31, 2022
Mountain Fair line-up Tune into Express Yourself on KDNK this Friday, April 1, for the grand reveal of Carbondale’s 51st Mountain Fair slated musical talent. Scavenger hunt The Carbondale Rec Department hosts “Where My Peeps At?” on April 16. Teams of up to six people will unscramble clues leading to 13 different locations, then race […]