Well, it’s election season. Tensions are running high and the anticipation is palpable. No matter the outcome, we will remain neighbors, building community as best we can. This week, we’ve decided to give a few extra pages to letters, given their quantity and urgency. You’ll find Jeannie Perry’s election-related column on page 23, displaced this […]
Fundraising
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The Sun invites you to the movies
Friend and neighbor Dave Taylor graciously offered to screen two of his award winning films in support of The Sopris Sun’s spring fundraiser, which kicks off this week. You are invited to enjoy the show at the Crystal Theatre on Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m. Taylor was born in Georgia and from there ended […]
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Together, we are The Sopris Sun
In a valley rich with high-quality media, what sets The Sopris Sun apart? As the lucky editor of this weekly wonder, I can say wholeheartedly that community involvement is what makes The Sun shine brightest. From quirky photography to serious opinions and timely haikus, we have the honor of publishing a wide array of contributions […]
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Fundraising made fun
After a two-year hiatus in fundraising, Basalt Middle School (BMS) is excited to launch a new annual event – and it’s not selling magazines. Digging deep, Principal Jennifer Ellsperman references school values to explain their shift in fundraising efforts. “Fundraisers in the past [entailed] a lot of plastic toys that kids would eventually throw away, […]
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The Sun continues to shine because of you
By Todd Chamberlin Executive Director To inform, inspire, and build community… that was a lofty mission in 2008 when a group of Carbondalians founded The Sopris Sun as a nonprofit community paper. Over a decade later, The Sun continues to strive to fulfill this mission.The past 10+ years would not have been possible without the […]