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MARCIA VILLAREAL shares her journey of grief and

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I knew he was a keeper when he didn’t jump up the second the credits rolled. Taking in the to go somewhere and talk about the movie?” he asked, sealing our fate. Our third date, to see The English Patient, turned into a courtship shaped that year by The Full Monty, Boogie Nights, She’s So Lovely, Air Force One, Gros Point Blank, and Sling Blade real and the other has their head in something like french fries, he quotes Billy Bob understand each other better because we share this particular moment of storytelling and there are countless millions more.

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understanding.

ELANA ROYER

adding a title to a growing list of movies we feel we need to share with our children as

of LILYBART

get humanity? As our world seems to grow more ardently divided, I want my teenagers to step sit in the dark immersed in a story, our faces are illuminated by what we see on the screen, as well as our hearts and our minds. piece about the Crystal Theatre. Moviehouses like this were once all over smalltown

seasons and change, are the roots. The roots that hold, connect, and provide. While not seen, by our eyes,

revitalizing the Crystal. Now, streaming services threaten to do to their mom-and-pop what the pandemic did not.

There are lessons to be learned

this list with them was like a mini-education in the recent history of cinema. It’s an honor, sitting here with their handwritten notes, reading through a longer list from which they

and well beyond. I think we are who we are, individually and collectively in our small, but culturally rich community, in part because of the stories Bob and Kathy have given us the There were times when the kids were little, when Rich would walk in from work, take something good playing at the Crystal.” I’d call my good friend Lisa McGuire, and often

sleep deprivation, and the temptation of the couch in PJs dissuade me from heading out to the Crystal to see Parallel Mothers, West Side Story, and Belfast, to name a few recent

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still. Contemplative and still, long

“Whoever has learned how to listen to trees no longer wants to be a tree. He wants to be nothing except what he is. That is home. That is happiness.” Herman Hesse, Bäume: Betrachtungen und Gedichte

With GRATITUDE SOOZIE LINDBLOOM

Soozie gives readers a dip into the river this summer with an introduction to DESIGNER TEEPEES. MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES

MAX SEITEL-HAYES

Max Seitel is a sophomore at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School in Carbondale. He was born and raised in New York City, and moved to Glenwood Springs two years ago. the outdoor spaces and took up many new sports. Now he is a competitive climber and mountain

KEN PLETCHER

Ken is MP’s thoroughly He moved to Carbondale as a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica

excursion helps us do so without disturbing sacred work there centered on the wilderness places – wisdom geography, history, and we can bring on the river and on any trail. She’s looking and South Asia but also included articles on U.S. RFHS parent this August national parks and Mount when her awesome daughter Everest. Late in his career

BOB SCHULTZ

Bob Schultz loves live music, loves, loves outdoor live music, loves, loves,

JEANNE SOULDERN

With a business card that reads “word scout,” Jeanne

written word and language. Her reporting has been those who work to bring it published in The Sopris to communities throughout Sun and the Aspen Daily the Valley. So we asked the Roaring Fork Valley in November 2018, Jeanne shows to catch this summer. lived in Minneapolis where reporter, an event planner

shows – I would go with meantime, she’ll be chanting Matt Johnson and Boneyard currently lives in Carbondale her personal mantra: The with her orange tabby cat, “Never underestimate the Sopris Sun Betty, and is working on is an avid cyclist and has rediscovered skiing since in with them, both were more joy and acceptance. moving to the Valley. He is magic,” Bob wrote. Check out Soozie’s giant also a musician and a proud Mudpuppets and masks at Mountain Fair.

boulders in the Roaring Fork Valley. He and Makai Yllanes collaborated to create an introduction to thePARTY Roaring Fork INValley’s STYLE climbing opportunities.

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MAILE SPUNG

ALIA STRONG

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in Music at Lewis and Clark College, she lived in Durango

Maile grew up taking river trips, and in this edition,

ON THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS – MAKING MEMORIES AND BEING FULLY PRESENT IN THE MOMENT.

up at the Ute Mountaineer, with her own personal guide (her dad Bob) who taught her to ski, climb, bike, hike, and love the mountains.

Alia was born and raised in

THEA VAN DYKE

we heard about her entrance at age eleven into the PGA husband Zack returned 4 years Junior League, we asked her ago to call Carbondale home, to tell us about it. In her Good where Alia is a veterinary Sports article, she shares technician at Red Hill Animal what she has learned on the Health Center. She’s branching course, both about the sport, and jumping into something

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Marcia Villarreal has lived in the Roaring Fork Valley

experienced pregnancy

Moment. She is a doula,

enjoys spending time with Stephen Catholic School and will be in the 7th grade next year. She also plays volleyball and basketball, and enjoys

Plans editor and advertising exec. She, Zack, and their two-year-old daughter Hazel love nothing more than to get playing in the yard, going on in their camper and head high hikes, skiing, and going to the into the mountains or deep river or the pool. into the desert. We are looking their adventures in the pages

this summer with their two boys, Tanner and Wade.

MARCIA VILLAREAL

Hands article, she shares

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Music TO MY EARS

We live in a place where live music is plentiful and outstanding, and often free. B O B S C H U LT Z

One of our favorite family activities when our now-adult daughters were young was enjoying live music outdoors – whenever possible, free. low- or no-cost entertainment outing. Your kids can move and play, and on a good night, you might even get a dance in with your honey. About 20 years ago, I started putting together a calendar of free, outdoor music opportunities in the Valley in response to seeing some great shows and missing some great shows only to hear about them later. The calendar went out to friends creating the summer music calendar. and we need to commit to going. I have shared the wonder of live wide variety of musical styles, there are differences in the musical sweatpants, and get out there and sing to the mountains.

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2. FANNY HILL Snowmass Village

afternoon shows inside the Benedict Tent are and listen to some of the most beautiful music

The series offers a mix of music styles and often features national touring acts. lead the lineup this summer. Also on the sonic party marching band. And new this

Latino community. and

venue and not a park. As tempting as it is to chat with friends, and allow kids to run and play, remember – voices carry and can diminish the experience for other concert)

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25. The concerts are held at the base of the ski area, spanning the new Base Village and the

live music – they just seem to go hand-inhand. Every week throughout the summer, we have four farmers markets from one end of the Valley to the other, where musicians

stage is a beautiful vista of mountains and an

afternoon shows are typically famous works with a full orchestra. While this may not be the best bet for young children or those who struggle to sit and listen, it can be inspirational for those with an interest in learning an instrument. to come and enjoy the

This summer marks the thirtieth year that

3. FARMERS MARKETS & FREE MUSIC

buskers on the lively blocked-off streets and parks where the markets take place.

orchard crops come into season, bring home strawberries, then apricots, then peaches. Peruse the tents for handmade pottery, jewelry, candles, clothing, and healing herbal close to home.

There is a small playground near the entrance to the venue and plenty of room for kids to run

Pick up lunch or dinner from food vendors, and have yourself a picnic while enjoying the

farther up the slope to accommodate more room for clusters of families, kids making some noise, and to protect young ears.

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Park in the Base Village parking garage and take

yourself without time to prepare a picnic. Plus libation stations around the venue with beer and wine for mom and dad. There is no shade in the seating area, so bring hats and sunblock.

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4. SOPRIS PARK Weant Blvd. & Euclid Ave., Carbondale This large park in downtown Carbondale not only has a playground and room to run, but also has a pool for hot summer days. The park has walking or biking access for local residents, and I even see folks in spandex riding from other towns to events at the park. There are nearby restaurants for busy families to pick up dinner for during a show. Large trees along the western side of the park provide valuable shade on hot afternoons.

5. MAGICAL MOMENTS CONCERT SERIES, Redstone The beauty of Redstone in the summer is hard to beat. Lisa Wagner, of the Redstone Boulevard, has spearheaded this free concert series for twenty-four years. my gift to the town. I do it because the area we live in is so magical, and I love bringing the broader Valley community together to visit the town of Redstone, to enjoy what is

years, the venue moved from the park along the river to a larger setting, an easy walk from Redstone. Because of livestock nearby, dogs are not allowed. entrance for this intimate stage feels like a small price to pay when you can sit a few feet away .

emerging artists to the stage in a variety of genres and one of the most popular dance

A picnic with live music surrounded by the Crystal River valley is a lovely way to

6. TWO RIVERS PARK, GLENWOOD SPRINGS Two Rivers Park, 740 Devereux Rd, GWS Wednesday evening performances tend to include international music, country, rock, and there is a big playground and space for throwing a frisbee at the park.

with friends while enjoying the tunes. It turns into an all-afternoon and evening family funfest. If you are coming from work and childcare, there is usually a food vendor on site.

based carnival, but the music is free. The main stage often features a mix of headliners and local and culturally diverse groups, such as the

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Surviving

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One Moment: One mother’s journey through infant loss by creating a way to bring healing and hope to others MARCIA VILLAREAL

“There is no heartbeat.” For just one moment, time stood still as I lay motionless in the ultrasound room at a local pregnancy resource center. Like an icicle, those words that no pregnant mother wants to hear pierced my heart. I shivered. Only the faint crinkling of the sanitary paper underneath me could be heard. This was not happening to us. Despite having already experienced one prior early miscarriage, we were myself for my thirteen-week ultrasound. Yes, there were some lingering concerns - I wasn’t feeling morning sickness anymore and my belly didn’t seem to be growing, but I dismissed them as silly fears. Everything was OK. Silly fears became stark reality when I heard those four terrible words. Not again. Not another loss. blessed us with a healthy baby boy. Then the shock of a six-week miscarriage. Then another healthy boy. We were back on track and with high hopes of adding a daughter to our growing family; we were thrilled to be pregnant again. We were past the twelve-week mark, so we were convinced everything Hearing that our baby was no longer alive hit us like a freight train. Our world was rocked again as our hopes for a healthy pregnancy were dashed. A few weeks later, still working through the heaviness of our loss, I found myself thinking that we needed to try again as soon as my body had recovered. “If I can just be pregnant again by this baby’s due date,” I thought, “everything will feel better.” I had begun to question my body, wondering if I had done something wrong. Was our loss was my fault? I wanted another chance for my body to show me it hadn’t betrayed me. Within a few months, I was pregnant, but once again, we lost that pregnancy to miscarriage. I began to seriously doubt my body’s ability to sustain a healthy pregnancy. Doubts and fears prevailed as we struggled to understand why. In the midst of our struggle, in the summer of 2010, I reconnected with a childhood friend, Amanda Emerson. She too was working through a tragic pregnancy loss, hers at 21 weeks. Over the next year, we both felt drawn to create a support network for pregnancy and infant loss here in the Roaring Fork Valley. There was nothing available at the time we were experiencing our losses and we knew the importance of a healthy support system and having a It took about a year for us to work through the details of what our support organization might look like, and during that time, in the spring of 2011, I up hope for another healthy child. The focus on creating our organization’s support structure for other bereaved parents was a welcome distraction.

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We came up with the name “One Moment” to acknowledge all those moments of time in a bereaved parent’s journey – the one moment you see the positive pregnancy test; the one moment you hear, “there is no heartbeat,” the one

One Moment was created to be a safe place for parents to have the opportunity to begin the healing process by sharing their own stories and hearing the stories of others. Our desire was also to create a place where parents can build emotional and physical support in a safe and nonjudgmental environment, and to experience hope through companionship with people who “get it” and

processing grief in general, and certainly when it comes to pregnancy and early infant loss. Parents mourning a miscarriage or stillbirth are allowed to grieve for a short time, but are then pressured by society to “move on.” Very few people are capable of providing compassionate space for the bereaved parent, allowing them to move through their grief at their own pace and in their own way. We sought to educate and change that reality.

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The default reaction of friends and loved ones is often to ‘encourage’ the grieving parent by sharing such advice as, ‘You can always try again.’ ‘You’re young, I’m sure you can have another.’ Or the dreaded, ‘God needed another angel.’ While meant to encourage, these sentiments are painful reminders that this person has no concept of what a bereaved parent is going through.” MARCIA VILLAREAL

When a grieving parent feels that no one understands, this can lead to further withdrawal from society, with wounded parents internalizing and traveling their grief journey alone. It is our desire to help educate our community on how to offer meaningful and purposeful support through resources and guidance.

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Not content with providing only monthly support groups, One Moment began bereavement doula services, attending labor and delivery of stillborn babies, and providing specialized care and support directly to couples in their darkest hours. Additionally, falling back on my years of professional photography, I added bereavement portrait photography as part of One Moment’s care. As a offer all of these services free of charge. celebration of hope amid the tragic loss of these tiny lives would play an integral part in both supporting families grieving a loss and raising awareness within our Valley. This grew into our yearly remembrance event, Walk for Hope.

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Each September, we gather to acknowledge, remember, and celebrate our babies walk to commemorate the steps our babies will never take here in this life. It is a special time spent with families and their loved ones, connecting with others who After suffering our fourth loss in 2011, our desire for another child was as strong as ever and we continued to hold out hope for a healthy pregnancy. In the fall of 2012, after a year of secondary infertility, we became pregnant once again. In June of 2013, at the age of 43, I gave birth to a healthy and beautiful baby girl. While not every couple gets the happy ending that we did, we want moms and dads to experience hope and joy again, knowing that the memory of their baby lives securely in the love they will always have for them. Journeying with these grieving parents is truly an honor and a privilege. To show others that there is light at the end of this tunnel of loss is a gift that we are grateful to be giving.

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GOO D S P O R T S

Playing

THROUGH

TH E A VA N DY K E St. Stephens Catholic School

I guess you might say golf runs in my family. Papa (Mom’s dad) was a pro at Meeker, and Mom grew up on a golf course. Dad’s a pro at River Valley Ranch, and his dad was his high school golf coach. So golf has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

GROWING UP WITH GOLF sister Sophia telling me to “bend my knees” in the middle of my backswing while hitting balls on the driving range. Whether it was playing with my family or messing around on the golf course picking up balls, golf was something we always did together. One perk of being the daughter of a golf pro is – some of the women who worked at the golf course would always do our nails and put lipstick on us while we were waiting for our dad Another bonus is – I started taking lessons from my Dad and playing, and it was really hard.

Thea Van Dyke works on her short game, popping the ball out of a sandtrap on hole number 7 at River Valley Ranch. (JIMMY COOK, A .K. A GR ANDPA) MP SUMMER 2022

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I’ve noticed that these challenges in golf can make me better in school, like when I have to give a presentation or when I have to speak in front of the whole class.” THE A VA N DY K E

GOLF LESSONS In one camp that I was in at Aspen Glen, we would go to the pool, play golf, play tennis, and have lunch and it was always really fun. I learned a lot about my short game at those camps, like how not to move my lower body when putting. I remember that I won competitions there and I still have the medals, somewhere. I also remember going up to the Meeker Golf Course where my Grandpa used to be the pro. My sister and I would go up and stay with my grandparents and play in the junior tournament. Both Sophia and I placed very well and had a lot of fun. As I got bigger and stronger, I started to really like hitting my irons, and especially my driver. I can hit it really hard and I like the sound it makes when I hit it correctly. Recently, we have practiced more with my sand wedge and pitcher, and I beat my dad in a chipping contest. One time last year, I tried hitting a Happy Gilmore shot on the driving range and it worked very well. I’m thinking that will be my signature trick shot. In case you haven’t seen my favorite Adam Sandler movie, you get a running start to your golf swing and then kind of jump into the shot to hit the ball. PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE Last year, at age eleven, I started doing PGA Jr. League, playing with 14-year-olds. Sometimes I messed up because I was very nervous and I would get down on myself. But then as the season progressed, I got better at making myself stay calm and hitting better shots. I either won or

GOOD SPORTS: GOLF

tied all my matches, and I had a lot of fun playing in matchplay competitions. My two favorite courses that we played during PGA Junior League (other than my dad’s course, RVR) were The Hill in Glenwood Springs and Aspen Golf Club, especially because of how pretty the sunset was when we were leaving after golf. CHALLENGES Some of the challenges in golf have been making new friends that play golf and like it as much as I do. Some other challenges have been changing my swing and grip when they needed to be changed. One thing you can’t control that has been a challenge has been the weather and when it comes in. Also, it’s hard staying calm and not getting nervous before matches. Nervousness can mess me up when I’m in my own head, but I know I’m not the only one. THIS IS WHAT GOLF MEANS TO ME… My dad once asked me how I want golf to be a part of my life in the future. I think the most important way for golf to be a part of my life is to keep doing it as a family and have it be fun. I also think that a scholarship to college for golf would be very cool and exciting. To keep going with golf when I’m older would be pretty fantastic as well. To do a grown-up league or women’s club when I’m older would be fun too. I can see myself working at golf courses in high school and college, and it would be pretty cool to own my own golf course someday. But for now, my plans are to be a nurse so we’ll see where things go.

PHOTOS: (left) Teeing off on hole number 3 at River Valley Ranch with teammate Quinn Carpenter. (JIMMY COOK)

GOLF IN THE PARK (right) My mom and dad started events called Golf in the Park that give free golf lessons to kids in public parks. My sister and I help my Dad set up the big blow-ups, which are super fun. One blow-up is a dinosaur called “Golfzilla.” We use this to give kids a fun target to hit at. The feet, hands, and mouth all have pockets that will hold balls so the kids like to try and land their birdie balls in the pockets. (STEVE VAN DYKE)

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Family Float Trip on the Green River

Labyrinth Canyon SOOZIE LINDBLOOM

Let’s face it, the Roaring Fork Valley is full of avid rafters and, consequently, many driveways here are overtaken by blue polyurethane boats on top of trailers just waiting for the next adventure. Although it is possible to raft Labyrinth Canyon, this section of the Green River is for the rest of us – those who love just as deeply the joy, sound, feel, and simplicity of paddling a smaller vessel like a canoe, kayak, or SUP through geological time. It is a perfect trip for any experienced river trip leader to bring beginners along who want to learn the art and skill of paddling these smaller crafts, as it is a section of relatively

hanging on your fridge even though she’s a teenager now. All those bends and curves were shaped by the water’s slow cut against the Navajo Sandstone cliffs that rise gradually

nights you want to camp under the stars, how many side canyons you want to explore, and how many days off work you have, but most plan on 3-5 days for this remote 45mile section of meandering bliss from Ruby Ranch to the takeout at Mineral Bottom. The campsites are beautiful, no matter where you land, and all are worthy of exploration. Go with deep child-like wonder and a reverent knowing that these sandstone cliffs and

PHOTO LABYRINTH CANYON BOWKNOT BEND The Green River leaves its predominantly southern course and makes a loop around a

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Maps in MP’s Trails & Travel series are here to help get you off the couch, offering a bird’s-eye-view of the stunning, colorful landscapes of our mountain-west. We recommend getting a mile-by-mile river map, and studying it before your trip. Pack this one for backseat entertainment.

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IN & OUT 1 PUT-IN: RUBY RANCH

Most intrepid travelers put in at Ruby Ranch, a slow and bumpy 13mile drive down a dirt road off I-70 just before the town of Green River, UT. Don’t forget to bring enough cash to pay the launching fees ($5/ really want to piss off a rancher and ruin it for everyone. You can leave your vehicle at the put-in and run a shuttle yourself, or you can hire one of the many shuttle services out of Moab to come to get your vehicle from the put-in and have it waiting for you at the end of the trip.

2 TAKE OUT: MINERAL BOTTOM

Hiring a shuttle service has the extra perk of letting you avoid driving up and down what could arguably be the steepest, most whiteknuckle set of drop-off switchbacks at a takeout ever. Seriously, this road is impassable if it is too wet - plan for that eventuality and bring some extra food in case you need to wait for things to dry out.

LANDMARKS 1 LABYRINTH CANYON BOWKNOT BEND mapped by Major John Wesley Powell on his 1869 expedition to chart the Colorado and Green Rivers. This geological feature of Labyrinth Canyon is visible from outer space. It was created by vertical uplift, in which deep-seated tectonic forces caused the Green River to erode downwards into the hard rocks under the valley.

2 WHAT IS THAT BIG PURPLE BLOB AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MAP?

This is a 16-million-ton pile of mine tailings at the site of the largest uranium deposit in the United States. Extracted from 1956 until 1984, the remains were originally stored in a capped but unlined pond. The site is now undergoing one of the largest mill clean-up projects ever undertaken by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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PLANNING YOUR TRIP

If rivers are your thing and you already have all the gear, you can get this trip together quickly once you secure a BLM permit. However, if your family hasn’t yet dived into this realm, it could take many months of planning to do this trip. There are a lot of details and gear to pull together to make this adventure happen right.

WHEN TO GO

As with most high-volume rivers, this section of the Green can be run virtually any time of the year besides maybe the coldest months of winter when there is potential for ice highest volume and fastest currents – but potentially fewer choices for campsites, since many stretches of riverbank are submerged when the river is high. July-August will have lower volume, slower currents, and more campsites to choose from, but possibly more mosquitos and thunderstorms. Here’s the thing – you never know what you’re going to get no matter when you go, so be prepared for any kind of weather and bring your headnet and natural repellent to keep those mosquitoes away, just in case.

PLAN ON PACKING IT IN

For example, drinking water is unavailable in this remote wilderness area. You must carry your own water for the entire trip. At a gallon of water per person per day, that can get heavy and bulky. This is why many use canoes for this section, or even a combo of canoes and kayaks. There are

PLAN ON PACKING IT OUT

This stretch of river is not a secret and gets more popular every year. It is harder for us humans to get away from each other, but we can remedy that by traveling in a way that erases the trace of our prior presence. Not only is it respectful of other two-legged mammals to practice Leave water, and the life they sustain. Think about your impact before you go by securing an approved way to pack out your poop and toilet paper. Research the ecosystem you

boats and all safety equipment for paddling, but they also rent most everything else you might need. They will even

Trace considerations for keeping it pristine.

if you’re going for it, they will plan your entire menu and pack all your food. For an extra fee, they will even throw in a guide. Of course, this all depends on availability, so start planning now for next year.

PLANNING A MENU and my main point is to pack plenty of high-energy snacks

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There is no cell phone service. Emergency help can take hours or even days, depending kit and know how to use it. You can rent a satellite communication device, and be sure you learn how to use it before launch yourself with the route, as well as potential evacuation options. Bring along a friend who or is a Wilderness Responder or Wilderness EMT and feels comfortable being the person to take the lead in the event of an incident. Better yet, take one of these courses yourself and recertify every few years. If you decide to hire a guide, ask them about their Wilderness Medicine experience. Ask if they will take the lead during any incidents, and if they will be that you love. There are plenty of places to stop for lunch, but people always get hangry on the river if they don’t have ample food and time to eat. There’s a family I know who is super admirable about keeping organic and gmo free while at home, but they can’t resist bringing a few canisters of Pringles when on a river trip - it’s their hidden guilty pleasure. Couldn’t we all use some hidden guilty pleasure?

FOOD HANDLING

One good habit for backcountry river travel is to dispose of unnecessary packaging from food and gear before your trip so it does not blow away and litter these temples. those accidental crumbs that fall in the sand. For storing your food and trash, bring secure containers that animals cannot get into.

assume – make a safety plan before you go. Make sure all adults on the trip know the plan.

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There’s no doubt about it – overnight or multi-day river trips may be heavy on logistics, but these are special trips. We might think that what we are doing is getting to know these magical places better, but we are also getting to know ourselves better along the way. and mess around with your friends, ramble out yonder and explore the forests, climb the mountains, bag the peaks, run the rivers, breathe deep of that yet sweet and lucid air, sit quietly for a while and contemplate the precious

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STAR RAVEN II DUCKY Labyrinth Canyon is that smaller boats like canoes and kayaks can be a lot more fun than being on a raft for long stretches of river without rapids. I’ve noticed that when you’re sitting at water level, you can feel more connected to the river and its surroundings. And you have more maneuverability for exploring the bends and forks of the river. I love the Star Raven II Ducky from NRS because or two people so adults can be paired with smaller children. Plus, it has great whitewater capabilities when it’s time to get splashy in some rapids.

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We are all pretty good about watching out for sunburn on our faces and bodies, but lately I have noticed that my hands are taking the brunt of the sun exposure on raft trips. I don’t like the slippery feel of sunscreen while rowing, but want to keep them protected. The OR ActiveIce Chroma sun gloves are the perfect solution for blocking sun damage on your hands. I love that they come in a full or half-

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PLAYABOULE LIGHT-UP BOCCE

My absolute favorite river game is light-up bocce. Whether you have a sandy beach for a traditional game, extreme version, this game is sure to get everyone giggling at the ridiculous Pallino. (Yes, I had to google what the little

WISHY WASHY HAND WASHING STATION

You can always head down to the river to wash your hands before cooking or after using the bathroom, but sometimes those river banks are steep and hard to navigate with little ones after every potty trip. And there are some environments where soap in the river is a big no-no. With the WishyWashy, you can set up a spot right in camp where everyone can take care of personal hygiene and keep the group healthy. You don’t want to know what it looks like for norovirus to rip through a river crew… trust me!

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One of the intimidating things about bringing little kids on raft trips is not knowing if they will be able to hide from the sun or the rain when camp is on a sandy beach sans trees. We found that this Three Forks Shelter gives us peace of mind when either of those situations comes up. It has removable sides so you can add them for protection and stake it down like a traditional tent so you don’t have to use oars or sticks like some other river wings. We even spent one soggy trip using this as our kitchen and stayed comfortably dry. I used to only bring it on certain trips, but it has become a staple in our river kit due to its versatility.

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Make sure you have a U.S. Coast Guard approved life vest that is Type II or higher.

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Look for PFDs with a head pillow, crotch strap, and a handle to pluck your little one out of the water. With a Type II PFD, the head pillow will function to and keep their airway above the water. Make sure you use the crotch strap life jacket stays on when you grab the handle to lift them out of the water. This feature also adds to the fun when dipping them in to cool off.

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The voice, more than likely, will be that of Shae Singer, self-professed Ringmaster and the Emporium’s owner, who works alongside store manager Meghan Boston, also known as Magical Mystical Meghan. Singer, a “serial entrepreneur,” has owned several businesses in the Roaring Fork Valley since the early Floral Arts & Gifts shops in four Valley locations. The Aspen store, under new ownership, is still in its original location by Clark’s Market. The Basalt shop was sold to one of Singer’s former employees and reopened as Susan’s Flowers in Carbondale. You can still spot about 100 or so of “those little cars” driving around purchased from her Aspen Electric Cars dealership. Singer owned Living the Dog’s Life In Aspen pet store, and while she said the business “was so much fun,” she was edged out by rising commercial rents. Singer explained, “it’s hard to sell dog biscuits when your rent is $15,000 a month.” Aspen Emporium opened on 11-11-11 (November 11, 2011) as an artisans’ collective. Singer said that the store’s name, “Flying Circus” added fun and frivolity. “The idea was to create a fun atmosphere and unexpected experience in Aspen.” Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, she explained, “What I love is creating the business, creating the

excitement of something new and different.” One goal, Singer said, is that “all products are local, handmade, remade, recycled, natural, or organic. Everything is reimagined.” The Emporium building itself is reimagined. According to the Aspen Victorian website, the estimated date of construction is from 1883 to 1884. The ‘miner’s cottage’ design is typical of a miner’s homestead during Aspen’s silver mining boom. At that time, the city was also in the throes of a building boom, including the construction of more than twenty business buildings and over one hundred homes to meet a housing shortage. The ambiance of the building and its “I don’t think the Emporium concept would work in a strip mall; it has to be in a funky little space,” Singer Singer curates an eclectic inventory “that you can’t buy on Amazon.”

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If you are looking for a gift for that you might not be trying hard enough. With a constantly rotating collection of work from 84 local artists, Singer suggests that “with all the creativity in this Valley, it’s always going to be different. You might come in today, and then when you come in next week, you’ll see different items.” On Sundays all summer, the Emporium sets up a market with tents and tables for artists and vendors to showcase their products. This runs down the street, in front of the Miners Building. Enjoy lemonade and cookies while listening to live music, and take a seat on one of the swiveling lawn chairs made of

stone and created by a Colorado artist. Aspen Emporium’s side yard and an herb garden during the summer.

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Singer thinks Aspen gets a bad rap. “The biggest take I have is that residents of the Valley need to give Aspen a chance and know that we’re not all fancy stores, that there is fun and funk. Maybe it’s time to revisit our big sister in Aspen. When she wipes off her makeup, she’s just as natural as any other place in our Valley.” Singer’s philosophy is, “We want to create one love, one Valley, one community, and support each other.”

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This spring, Mawa McQueen was James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mountain. To be named on the Beard list is the pinnacle achievement McQueen of her professional and personal journey. “You feel like you did something right, and it validates you, even though you know that you do something right every day. This is the cherry on the top that nobody can deny you,” she said, adding, in the lilt of her West African accent, “it was awesome! It was amazing!” McQueen got started in Aspen in 2006, when she opened Mawa’s Kitchen at the ABC. Later, in a larger spot in Willits – Market Street Kitchen, she started developing her signature crêpes.

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that a culinary career was never a childhood dream. She came to cooking because “I’m good at it and only later on in my life did it become a passion.”

She is delighted to be a part of the Base Village community, with its welcoming and playful vibes. As she said, “Snowmass is for families. It’s home with a small-town feel. I truly love being here – this is my town!”

McQueen’s philosophy – putting your best self into food. She explained, “It’s an honor to serve people the food you’ve put your heart and soul into. Food is given and received with love.”

How is it, being a Black business owner in a predominantly white community? The Beard recognition helps. “It’s been a triumph and a validation. It’s not like a junk place on the corner that people think I just sell fried chicken or something.”

McQueen values nutritious, locallysourced ingredients and makes everything in-house. They start with three crêpe batters made with Bob’s

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All crêpes are made to order with about forty offerings, half sweet and half savory. McQueen explained, “The food is very simple – it’s a true Parisian crêpe with some twists.”

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All-natural organic food colorings can be added to the crêpe batter to add a little color to your day, or you can treat your taste buds by ingredients are organic, with crêpe prices starting at about $10 each. There is also a selection of breakfast pastries, coffee drinks, and other beverages. Sit outside on the plaza with views of Snowmass Ski Area. “First, you need to choose what type of chef you want to be and who you want to be,” she said. “What do I stand for in the kitchen? Do I just want to make money, or do I want to feed people with my soul and knowledge? That’s the difference – you choose who you want to become and what you want to teach.” Mawa continues to work daily in the kitchen, while also doing the work of developing the business. Earning skills as a chef takes perseverance. “So to keep that knowledge, you need to keep cooking.” McQueen plans to open more crêperies with Crêpe Shack becoming a brand because, as she sees it, “every mountain town should have one.” Relishing the fruits of her labor, she took a deep breath, smiles and said, “When I look at myself – from where I started to where I am – that’s wonderful.”

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When you enter RJ Paddywacks, expect to be greeted by Josephine “Josie” Snow Berry, store owner Eric Berry’s devoted 20-month-old English cream golden retriever. He will tell you, “she owns the place; I just manage it for her.” Paddywacks’ mid-valley location near the El Jebel City Market is convenient for most Roaring Fork Valley customers to stock up on premium pet foods and supplies, but it’s not just about convenience. The store is an expression of Berry’s sincere interest in the wellbeing of pets and their people, and it’s been like this from the beginning. In early 1995, RJ Paddywacks opened in the Mid-Valley Design Center, with 800 square feet on two stories. Berry stairs, and when you stood up, you had to be careful not to hit your head.” By the end of that year, Paddywacks moved to their current location in Basalt. Berry is originally from Chicago, but his father, a Colorado native and professor of chemistry at the University of Chicago, began bringing his family to the area when Eric was young. In 1967, they built a house here and started spending every Christmas and summer vacation in Colorado. His father was a participant in the early days of the Aspen Physics Center, and, as Berry explained, “he had a desire to be out in Colorado in any way, shape, Part of the store’s name was plucked from a verse in the 1840s children’s song, “This Old Man” – With a knick-knack paddywack, Give a dog a bone, This old man came rolling home.

The rest, Berry said, came from the fact that “I loved restaurants that had initials, like R.J. Grunts in Chicago.” The teaming of RJ with Paddywack “just had a great ring to it.” When Berry was learning to become a pet food distributor, he learned how to analyze the quality of pet food and is well-informed about animal nutrition. He said, “You can make substandard pet food that looks like good pet food by modulating the ingredient decks (the listing of ingredients on a product label) and using some ingredients that seem innocuous but are not.” Federal standards and regulations for all animal feeds are established and enforced by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Our government has no quality scale for any pet food ingredient. There is no Grade A and Grade B, so it could be of any quality.” For Berry, product selection has become a crusade. “I’m on the hunt for the best quality, at the lowest prices for our customers. And looking for companies that I can feel comfortable working with that would go the extra mile to have integrity with their products.”

Paddywacks stocks food for cats, dogs, goats, fish, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, guinea pigs, rabbits, poultry, horses, and reptiles, including geckos, skinks, bearded dragons, chameleons, and snakes. The only critters they sell are crickets and freshwater fish.

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For the last 25 years, Berry has donated truckloads of pet food to area shelters. He shared a story of a recent large donation, saying, “A manufacturer had a product they were long on and I said ‘I’ll buy it at cheap.’” While Berry helped solve the manufacturer’s overage problem, he also said to himself “I know just where this food is going.” That recent delivery of a ”solid ton” of pet food went to Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.). He also works closely with the Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation’s animal sanctuary in Silt, the only rehabilitation center in Western Colorado caring for injured and orphaned wild animals.

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Located in the Dinkel Building, built in around 1912 by Carbondale pioneer William Dinkel, the theatre opened in 1949, at a time when few movie theaters dotted the western Colorado landscape. It closed in 1962, a year that saw more than 90 percent of American families owning at least one TV set. Throughout the 1970s, the venue hosted live theatre productions from Colorado Mountain College’s drama department and the town talent show. During the fourth annual Mountain Fair in 1975, the Crystal screened The Beatles’ animated musical “Yellow Submarine.” At that time, the building’s owners, Wally de Beque, grandson of William Dinkel, and his wife, Betty, occasionally showed movies as fundraisers for the Carbondale Recreation Department. But after falling into years of disrepair, the property was condemned. The Ezras moved to Carbondale in 1979 with their 18-month-old son, Bryan. Bob graduated from CMC’s photography program and worked in construction while pursuing his personal interests suggested they approach Wally about bringing the Crystal Theatre back to life. As Kathy recalled, they met with the de Beques at their home, saying, “We didn’t know each other, but we just kind of pitched the idea, and they both listened. And then Wally said, ‘We’ll get back to you.’”

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The de Beques agreed to co-sign a loan for the theatre’s renovation. “If it weren’t for Wally de Beque, we always say, there would be no Crystal Theatre,” Kathy explained.

The Ezras began the restoration with a circle of close friends and a few workers Bob hired. They poured in hours of sweat equity to transform the space. As Bob recalled, “I still marvel at our work with pretty much a skeleton crew.” They talked with Dominic Linza of Aspen’s original Isis Theatre and Jon Busch of the Wheeler Opera House. Both gave them helpful information and insight into the movie theater business. Busch referred them to Ross Krantz, who serviced movie theaters in Aspen and “turned out to be our guardian angel,” Kathy said. Krantz told the Ezras about a theater closing in Minturn, suggesting sale. Making the trip with friend Lynn Burton, they returned with an automated platter system for and 125 theatre seats that “needed to be cleaned, resanded, repainted and reupholstered,” Kathy said. The theatre’s original doors were replaced with solid oak doors obtained during its remodeling. The black-andwhite tiled lobby has four original theatre seats and a concession stand with popcorn, candy and beverages. Carbondale’s tight-knit community helped ease the Ezras’ concerns as young parents. Bryan, then about six years old, walked to the Gordon Cooper Library, located on Main Street. As Kathy recalled, “He would grab as many library books as he could carry, or as many as they would let him have, and he’d come back, sit in the corner and read while we were working.” With the theatre ready, the focus subscribed

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Taylor, collaborated with Kathy, Bob, and staffer Will Grandbois to create a video telling potential donors why the technology change was necessary with its “Go Digital Or Go Dark” slogan. They exceeded their fundraising goal, putting the extra money into an account for equipment upgrades and repairs. Those donors are listed acknowledged in the lobby. Kathy said, “The response was tremendous – people were very unbelievably generous and supportive – it was very humbling.” Kathy says she enjoys getting to know the “regulars” by name and what they like to order at the concession stand. They strive to keep ticket and concession prices affordable. And unlike corporate multiplexes, you will not see advertisements or coming attraction trailers. WORDS

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The night before their opening, they invited friends and supporters for a preview party. It turned out, the radio signal from their upstairs neighbor, KDNK radio, was causing interference. Kathy said, “that was something we certainly hadn’t anticipated.” Virginia Squier, thenKDNK station manager, shut the station down for the evening to work out the kink. The Ezras estimate in their 37 years in business, they have presented over 1,645 movies to more than half a million moviegoers. If you visit the

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The Crystal’s staff has seen very little turnover. The Ezras acknowledge the team’s efforts to ensure a pleasant and memorable experience for each moviegoer. Bob confessed he and Kathy couldn’t do it alone and, adding his appreciation for staff, said, “You’re only as good as the people around you.” These good people and the broader community responded heartily in 2013 when the Theatre faced its industry’s move to digital projection

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The cinema industry took a devastating blow during the pandemic, seeing the loss, according to the National Association of Theatre Owners, of approximately 1,000 screens nationwide. The Crystal remained closed for 15 months, during which time the Ezras sold concessions togo and offered virtual cinema online. When they reopened last summer with they kept their occupancy numbers low to allow plenty of space between patrons. It has not been easy. So when you step into the Crystal Theatre’s lobby, pause for a moment. Look around at the carefully restored and lovingly maintained landmark from another era, from a time long before streaming services, cell phones, malltheaters, and multiplexes. Here is a piece of our local history, as well as a piece of our cultural cinematic history – a rare and priceless experience to be cherished as the lights go out and the

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It’s a cool summer night in a log cabin. You’re cozied under a blanket dreamily gazing out the window at a canopy of stars. You spent the day soaking in mineral hot springs and exploring the Crystal River Valley. You close your eyes, counting your blessings. This, you tell yourself, is why you’re here. Avalanche Ranch, with views of Mount Sopris, Elephant Mountain, and Avalanche Creek, is nestled upon 40 acres of land in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Located on Highway 133 between Redstone and Carbondale, approximately 13 miles southwest of Carbondale, it is near home, yet far away. The guest ranch has always been a family-owned business, originally built in the 1950s by a family from Texas. Chuck and Meredith Ogilby, who have owned the adjacent Hell Roaring Ranch since 1978, purchased the property in 2006. Their daughter Molly and her husband, Tai, and their two children, Sophia and Fisher, moved into the property’s “Winter Red House” in June 2006, when Molly took over as Avalanche’s general manager. She, her parents, and her brother, Kayo, a teacher at Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS), own the property. Avalanche’s mineral hot springs are one of the biggest draws for overnight guests or day visitors. There are three hot springs pools tiered into a hillside, with the upper two pools at a temperature of 103 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The middle pool has a waterfall that pours into the larger bottom pool at around 88 to 94 degrees. The hot springs are open year-round, with 24-hour access for guests of the ranch, with limited spaces and hours for daily visitors. Private yoga classes and deep tissue and sports massage are available for guests and locals. Before buying the ranch, the Ogilbys suspected that hot springs existed

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because, as Molly shared, “There was 80-degree water coming out of the earth into the river on our property (at Hell Roaring Ranch next door). We had activity, so we felt we had the potential to hit a hotter vein that we could then utilize to build pools if we drilled.” In February 2008, Kayo, also a geologist, led two classes of his CRMS geology students to the site. They studied the area and found hopeful evidence of hot springs with several vents along the highway, melting the snow. Kayo asked students to determine the places on the property that, if they were to drill for hot springs, would be the most likely to yield positive results. Molly said the students also understood that their calculations needed to be as precise as possible an expensive one.” Students pinpointed a test well drilling location. Molly said, “One day, my dad came over and basically asked, ‘You want to gamble?’ You have to have the faith and the guts to drill for a well – which is what my dad has.” That gamble paid off in October 2008, when they struck hot springs gold 96-degree Fahrenheit water with a the pools, they ensured their springs would not deplete any water rights of surrounding properties. The hot springs opened on Memorial Day weekend in 2010. There are 20 lodging units – original log cabins, covered wagons, and a tiny house. The Ogilbys added the covered wagons and the 100-squarewagons come surprisingly wellfurnished for such small spaces, each with a full-size bed, propane heater, fan, coffee maker, towels, and, outside, a BBQ grill and a picnic table. The Shepherd’s Wagon is a converted

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any occasion, whether it’s a mountain hike, coffee with friends, or a gallery opening. It’s classic styling with a contemporary appeal. The Zalinski’s children, David and Riley, now 20 and 16 years old, have been involved with the business since day one. Erin said, “They’ve gone there after school every day and done their homework there. They worked there; they helped with store events – they’ve been very involved.” The business felt the economic impact of transitions in the surrounding area – beginning with the construction of the Glenwood Springs Branch Library and the parking garage, the building of the Grand Avenue Bridge, the pandemic, the 2020 Grizzly Creek Fire, the 2021 subsequent mudslide on I-70. Erin laughed, trying to make light of the challenges, saying, “Our course has been biblical.” she remembers what someone once told her about operating a successful business: if you build your business for the locals, the tourists will like it too. She shared, “Our local community has always been our foundation, while everybody else feels the love.” After listing the property, a few potential buyers made inquiries, as the Zalinskis hoped for a buyer with the same dedication. As Erin said, “Ryan and Janie are a perfect serving the community.” Looking for a sound business investment, Ryan sifted through online listings for potential business prospects, and there was one listing he kept coming back to – an unnamed listing “with a well-

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“WE WILL HAVE THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT UNTIL THEY FEEL WE’RE OKAY TO HAND THE REINS OVER. IT’S PRETTY AMAZING.” JANIE PRATT established reputation on Grand Avenue in the heart of downtown Glenwood Springs” and deduced the business was Treadz. For the Pratts, the underlying appeal of owning Treadz and Goodz is the respect from the community and their customers that the Zalinskis have earned over the years. “I can’t say enough about Jon and Erin. They didn’t only build and grow an incredible business; they’ve built an incredible community and participated incredibly within the community,” Ryan shared. The sale affords the Zalinskis the time for other adventures. “While it’s a little bittersweet because the store is a huge part of our identity. Running a small

business – it’s 24/7, and it doesn’t always provide the bandwidth to contemplate something else,” Erin said. The Pratts have asked the Zalinskis to be involved in the next buying season. Erin explained, “There’s just a lot of the ins and outs, and because Jon and I are very hands-on, one bit of advice is that I’ve encouraged Janie and Ryan to build a strong team.”

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Celebrating THE PROCESS

The gift is in what you put into it, whether it's taking the stage, scavenging in outlandish costumes, making canoe paddles by hand, building a pollinator garden, or sewing a quilt for Ukrainian refugees. K AT H R Y N C A M P

When Ketamine Kowboy rocked the First Friday Family Block Party on May 6, they attracted a crowd that spilled out beyond Carbondale’s 4th Street Plaza. The audience was clearly not just their parents – as has been mostly the case for the past two years when Rock & Roll Academy’s performances were family-only and virtual. (Left to right) Nick Hearn on bass; EJ Becker, lead vocals and electric guitar; Braden Scott, electric guitar; and (not shown) Bodi Francis on drums. The group of high school sophomores and juniors started with RRA six years ago and had little-tono musical experience. They now write and perform original songs. Their sound is eclectic, from hard to soft, rock to groovy, danceable, memorable, and fun. “The magic of the Rock & Roll Academy’s curriculum is that it’s not just about music,” said Chris Harrison, the program’s owner and director. “At its heart, it’s a social-emotional learning program, giving musicians the opportunity at a young age to develop interpersonal skills while working with peers as part of a group.” Students are in the driver’s seat, Chris said, pointing out that all music is “a living, evolving art that propels us forward. Rock is ancient history to these kids. The style of music they are creating and choosing to play is fresh and innovative. Music education shouldn’t always be looking back at the classics. It should be about enabling freedom of expression. I set up the proper boundaries, give them quality resources, and open up the process of learning. The rest comes freely from them.”

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WALDORF SCHOOL ON THE ROARING FORK CANOE PADDLE PROJECT WSRF 7th- and 8th-grade classes spent one week in Tim Samsel's woodworking studio, learning how to make their own canoe paddles. Each student was given a poplar plank sized for their height. Samsel and class teacher Matt Johnson prepped each plank into the basic shape of a paddle, and the students worked entirely by hand to shape the blade, shaft, and handle of their own paddle. The end result? A functional keepsake and a special piece of gear

MARBLE CHARTER SCHOOL & ROARING FORK OUTDOOR VOLUNTEERS POLLINATOR GARDEN (far right) "I'm grateful whenever anyone wants to drive up here to collaborate with us," said Marble Charter School principal Gina Miles. "When RFOV reached out, we knew our students would love the chance to work outdoors, to create a planting bed for attracting bees and wild pollinators." (JACOB BAKER)

June, July & August HAPPENINGS

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JUNE JULY SEED PEACE WORKSHOP

MONDAYS- 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM SUSTAINABLE SETTINGS

Get your hands dirty and learn about small-scale agriculture practices. The folks at Seed Peace aim to foster young farmers for the future of our foodshed. This 6-week course will cover everything from building soil, transplanting starters, to saving seeds.

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JULY BOOGIE'S BUDDY RACE

JULY ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL MARIACHI CELEBRATION

The Buddy Program is a staple youth mentoring program in the Roaring Fork Valley. The Boogie's race is a fundraiser and kicks off the 4th of July weekend right with a little exercise for a great cause. Courses include: a 5-mile, 5k, or 1-mile family and "K9" (canine) walk/run before you lite up your BBQ grill.

This colorful concert will celebrate the sounds and sights of Mexican culture with mariachi music and dance. Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra will perform in partnership with the ensemble of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s Folklórico. All ages are encouraged to join in this special concert.

5:30 PM ASPEN BENEDICT MUSIC TENT

AUGUST BASALT NIGHT OUT

TIME & LOCATION TBA

The town of Basalt is hosting a family-friendly evening in celebration of the community members who keep us safe – At this block party cookout, you can meet and thank these people for what they do, ask questions, and of course, climb on the big, red, trucks.

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ALL KIDS DENTAL DONATIONS FOR UKRAINE (left) Stephanie Askew rallied her friends from the Redstone community, and, within hours, they arrived at All Kids Dental in Glenwood Springs with bags of blankets, clothing, hygiene supplies, and baby items that AKD shipped to Lifting Hands International, an organization providing aid to Ukrainian refugees. It all started because Askew sewed the gorgeous king-sized quilt shown here using fabrics in Ukraine's national colors, get it to those in need. (MEG HOUGHTON)

Aspen

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

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JUNE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

Ages 15+. Students must be present for all four days for the entire class time to complete

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COOL AT THE POOL

The Aspen Recreation Center pool is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. With a 2-story water slide, hot tub, sauna, steam room, AquaClimb and 25-yard 6-lane lap pool, the Aspen Recreation Center is not to be missed.

ASPEN REC IS HIRING OUTDOOR-LOVING, ADVENTURE-GOING INDIVIDUALS Choose your own employment adventure and apply for a variety of positions with the City of Aspen.

0861 MAROON CREEK ROAD, ASPEN (970) 544-4100 ASPENRECREATION.COM

27- JULY 1 & AUGUST 8-12 JUNE

JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Aspen is putting on its annual Old Fashioned 4th of July.

CHESS CAMP Ages 6-12. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your summer with Chess Wizards. Join Aspen Rec for challenging chess lessons, exciting games and cool prizes. You’ll improve your chess skills, meet new friends and work out your most powerful muscle – your brain.

This year’s festivities feature a parade, music, and lightshow. There’s no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than in Aspen.

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SHOTGUN START 1:30 PM RIFLE CREEK GOLF COURSE

STRANG RANCH

YOUTHZONE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

WINDWALKERS BENEFIT HORSE SHOW WindWalkers riders will be showing off

YouthZone is hosting a charity golf This program understands core family needs and assists youths throughout the Valley in building relationships within their families and communities.

show. This event will help "keep butts in the saddle, boots (staff) on the ground, and feedbags full." The horse show is for all ages to witness the importance of the animal/human bond, and to experience between horse and rider. (WINDWALKERS)

Snowmass Village

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

SWIM LESSONS teach group swim lessons on mornings, evenings, weekdays, and weekends. Lessons are available for various ages, levels, and group sizes. 8 lessons – $120.

PASSES & MEMBERSHIPS

For youth, adults, and families. Youth Daily Pass $10 Adult Daily Pass $15 Youth Yearly Pass $475 Family Membership: First month $250 Following months $120 Punch passes and other options are available.

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JUNE AUGUST SUMMER DAY CAMP

AGES 5-8 MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Snowmass Village Recreation Center offers day camp using the amenities in and around the recreation center. • climbing wall • bounce houses • playgrounds • gym space • • arts/crafts • pools

2835 BRUSH CREEK ROAD, SNOWMASS VILLAGE (970) 922-2240 SNOWMASSRECREATION.COM

YOUTH CAMPS & TRAINING

NOW HIRING

Snowmass Village Recreation Center works with a variety of groups to offer additional youth programming, such as:

positions with the potential for year-round work. Onsite training. Lifeguards, recreation assistants, camp counselors, swim instructors, and mountain bike instructors.

UP TO AGE 18 JUNE - AUGUST

• fencing • soccer • basketball • animation camp

Snowmass Village Recreation Department is looking for

The Town offers competitive plenty of perks – including bus and paid holidays.

HOST A PARTY

Have your next party at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center. Rental and party options include the swimming pool, bounce houses, and indoor climbing wall.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS & ONLINE REGISTRATION

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JUNE

GLENWOOD SPRINGS GARDEN TOUR

YOUTHENTITY PIG ROAST JUNE 24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM JUNE 25, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM COMMUNITY GARDENS, GWS

LA FONTANA PLAZA, CARBONDALE

The Glenwood Springs Garden Club

This summer you can host a bbq without the hassle of cooking. Youthentity is providing a virtual pig roast for their annual fundraiser event. Don't worry, the virtual part is placing the order. The food is real! Students in Youthentity's high school culinary art program will do the preparation and cooking. All you have to do is place an order, pick up your delicious meal, take it home, and enjoy the afternoon with family and friends.

"growing" strong since 1931. The club's around the town of Glenwood. This year, they are bringing back garden tours as an annual event and fundraiser. Tour 8 gardens, and learn tips from master gardeners. Due to the nature of the tour (driving to various locations), please – no strollers or dogs. (VISIT GLENWOOD SPRINGS)

Carbondale

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

JUNE KIDS’ BIKE RODEO 4:00 – 6:00 PM CARBONDALE REC CENTER

Bring your bike and helmet to a bicylce obstacle course, a fun way for kids to learn basic bike safety and the “rules of the road.” Prizes, plus bike mechanics from Aloha Mountain Cyclery will show kids how to keep their bikes in tip-top shape.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

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JUNE KIDS’ PUMP TRACK TRIALS

YOUTH TENNIS

YOUTH HIKES JUNE

4:00 – 5:30 PM NORTH FACE BIKE PARK

DARIEN PICKLEBALL AND TENNIS COURTS NEXT TO NORTH FACE PARK AGES 6-8 – 10:00 – 11:00 AM AGES 9-13 – 11:00 AM – NOON MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS JUNE 8-29; JULY 6-27 MAX: 10 PARTICIPANTS $60

Join the fun at pump track with time trials for different age groups and skill levels – from Striders to Pedal Bikers.

REQUIRED!

FOR BOTH YOUTH BIKE EVENTS:

• your own bike • helmet • waiver signed by parent • pre-registration, open now

FRIDAY FIELD TRIPS

JUNE

567 COLORADO AVENUE, CARBONDALE (970) 510-1290 CARBONDALEREC.COM

24 GLENWOOD CAVERNS ADVENTURE PARK JULY 15 GET AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK IN GRAND JUNCTION

Tennis lessons will focus on stroke production for forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. With practice drills. Singles and doubles formats will be practiced along with scoring. Emphasis will be placed on learning to play the sport safely and correctly while having fun doing it.

15&20: AVALANCHE CREEK

22&27: HUNTER CREEK JULY 13&18: THE GROTTOS JULY 27: THOMAS LAKES JUNE

AGES 8+ MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM REGISTER: AT LEAST 1 WEEK PRIOR MIN/MAX: 4/10 $35/ HIKE

Hands-on informational sessions where kids will learn “Leave No Trace” practices of wilderness travel. Hiking equipment list available at the Carbondale Rec Center.

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EVERY

Wednesday

IN JULY

JULY

ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PLAYING WITH THE PAST

AUGUST

GRIEF AND HONOR ON THE RIVER WITH PATHFINDERS

10:30 - 11:30 AM

WHEELER/STALLARD MUSEUM, ASPEN

JULY

ROCK BOTTOM RANCH LGBTQ+ WILDERNESS ADVENTURE

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM + OVERNIGHT ROCK BOTTOM RANCH

Aspen Historical Society invites families to explore the past with activities and stories. Each Wednesday presents a new, fun, kidfriendly activity including butter and candle making, beading, and digging for gems and fossils. This is a free event for ages 3-6 with a parent or guardian.

with multi-day raft trips on the beautiful Colorado River. Grief counselors and guides will create a healing experience along with nourishing foods, support, and companionship for anyone in need of grief support and a way to honor loved ones after a loss.

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies presents a special week for the LGBTQ+ youth community during this multi-day program at Rock Bottom Ranch. In the program, teens will connect with one another through shared experiences and learn about the healing power of the forest and the peacefulness nature has to offer. The counselors will also be teaching skills storytelling, which can help ground the nervous system.

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JUNE JULY GIRLS WHO CODE

WEDNESDAYS – 3:00 PM

10-12

AUGUST JAVA SCRIPT WORKSHOP FOR GIRLS AGES 12+ 9:00 AM – 12:00PM

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SUMMER READING

Visit the library throughout the summer for fun, oceanthemed activities and events in collaboration with local entertainers and organizations.

JUNE AUGUST ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS TUESDAYS – 1:00 PM

JUNE AUGUST ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS

THURSDAYS – 3:00 PM

AUGUST 4:00 PM

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SUMMER READING CLOSING PARTY stay for the cake and ice cream.

STORY TIMES ALL SUMMER

MONDAYS JULY 18, AUG. 1, AUG. 15 “TUNES & TALES” 10:30 AM TUESDAYS JUNE 21 - AUGUST 16 STORYTIME WITH THEATRE ASPEN 10:30 AM WEDNESDAYS TODDLERS – 10:00-10:30 AM PRE-K – 11:00 – 11:30 AM THURSDAYS JULY 7 – AUGUST 25 SNOWMASS BASE VILLAGE OUTSIDE THE COLLECTIVE 10:30 AM

JULY DRAG QUEEN STORY HOUR THEATRE ASPEN 1:00 PM

A very special storytime.

SPANISH

MOVIE NIGHTS

The last Tuesday of every month, come watch a family-friendly movie in Spanish and enjoy free popcorn.

MOVIES, SHOWTIMES + MORE PROGRAMMING

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AUGUST

ONE TOWN ONE TABLE 5:00 - 8:00 PM 4TH STREET AND MAIN TO SOPRIS AVENUE CARBONDALE

Hosted in the heart of downtown, this dinner party is a unique community event bringing friends, family, and nieghbors together over homemade food. Reserve a free table, beginning July 1. A table seats 6-8 people. Bring a chair and your best home-cooked dish, plus table decor. Costumes are optional. This year's theme is “A Mystical Evening.” Prizes for the best-decorated tables. No alcohol, per town ordinance. (CARBONDALE RECRE ATION DEPARTMENT)

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KIDS & FAMILIES STORYTIMES

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

(above) Ellie the Elephant waiting for her Storytime Friends. Young children with adults enjoy dancing, crafting, and reading books together.

JUNE

TUESDAYS – 10:30 AM GWS, NEW CASTLE WEDNESDAYS – 10:30 AM SILT, PARACHUTE, NEW CASTLE THURSDAYS – 10:30 AM RIFLE, CARBONDALE 11:00 AM – PARACHUTE

EN ESPAÑOL

LUNES: 10:30 AM – SILT MIÉRCOLES: 11:00 AM – GWS JUEVES: 12:00 PM – PARACHUTE

JULY

ALL AGES

set a challenge of reading 1,000 minutes per participant as well as a community challenge of 800,000 minutes. Every time you read, you help meet these goals. No matter how you participate, you'll be eligible for prizes. Those who read for 1,000 minutes or more are eligible for grand prize drawings.

CARBONDALE, GLENWOOD SPRINGS, NEW CASTLE, SILT, RIFLE, AND PARACHUTE (970) 625-4270 GCPLD.ORG

EXTENDED HOURS & SUNDAYS AT YOUR LIBRARY

STATE PARK PASS KITS Colorado offers fantastic State Parks and now there is a new, improved way to access them for free through your libraries. Adults can reserve a State Parks Pass Kit from the take on adventures and use for up to 7 days. Backpacks come loaded with maps, guides, safety resources, and advice for experiencing all of the great outdoor recreation that this state has to offer. In partnership with the Colorado Department of Education, State Library, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Libraries are now open for extended hours. MONDAY – SATURDAY 10:00 AM OPENING + SUNDAYS + EVENING HOURS TWICE WEEKLY.

CHECK OUT YOUR BRANCH'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

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ALL KIDS DENTAL

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(970) 928-9500

MEET OUR PEOPLE.

Experts at keeping the

The Chamber helps local

Pediatric dental + orthodontic

the month’s most popular

RED HILL ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER

ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL (970) 279-4111

Find details, maps, photo galleries, and direct links.

All in one place.

Street party meets gallery hop meets family-friendly happy

Tag AKD when you post shots of your outdoor adventures to

(970) 704-0403

Comprehensive internal, family, and pediatric medicine services for adults, children,

A full-suite veterinary practice supported by an in-house lab, on-site operating room, and a boarding facility for daycare or loving longterm lodging when

health and wellness, disease management, and treatment

ASPEN CHAPEL GALLERY

CARBONDALE FARMER’S MARKET

(970) 925-7184

For more than 36 years – themed, curated exhibits showcasing local artists, and

Local fruits, vegetables, herbs, as soon as every crop enters its

Through August 20, “Art PM, with free morning kids’

ASPEN SATURDAY MARKET

MOUNTAIN FAMILY HEALTH

(970) 945-2840 School-based health centers in BMS, BHS, RFHS and GSHS, providing medical, dental

Every week until October artisanal bread, handmade jellies, art, jewelry, pottery, and

integrated health centers offering prenatal, pediatric,

ASPEN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

ONE MOMENT

(970) 963-0240

(970) 925-1909

Support, peace, and hope for families experiencing

Founded in 1969, the school drew inspiration from the

A safe haven to grieve and

that true balance comes from cultivating mind, body, and spirit in a place of natural

care, bereavement care, and a

ASPEN MEDICAL CARE (970) 920-0104

Four full-time family physicians, including three pediatricians and a physician's assistant who provide full-spectrum medical care for every age, from

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MINDSPRINGS HEALTH (970) 945-2583

The Western Slope’s largest provider of behavioral health services, with trained counselors for children and teens who face substance abuse, mental health, or

RJ PADDYWACKS (970) 963-1700

supplies for cats, dogs, birds, and ranch feed, treats, toys, brushes,

SUMMER CAMP PLANNER

27 Summer Camps ROARING FORK TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Yes, there ARE some spots still available, but they’re

(970) 925-8484

RFTA serves more than 100

We’re not ones to sugar-coat it. You’ve got to sign up early. To get your entire summer work schedule covered by our community’s outstanding summer camp programs, you’ve got to book your child’s spots in March.

TRAILHEAD CLINICS (970) 404-8700

Membership-based, family

Comprehensive care – from well-child exams to chronic care,

Every day, we hear from parents who are scrambling, while we hear daily from program providers who are fully booked. However, we’re also hearing from people in our network who are creating a new offerings, or whose waitlist inspired more hiring so they could open up more spaces. We are acutely aware of the shortage of childcare in our community, especially for children who are age 3 and younger. We hope we can help demonstrate the need, and the viable opportunity, for expanded summer camp options for every age group. MP’s Make Plans online Summer Camp Planner is continually updated online as new information arrives. Search by date, age range, location, and interest. Although most programs are waitlisted, we reached out and found open doors everywhere. Here you’ll find the camp dates still available as of press time, or at least one way to get involved with these programs. Even if you’re late on the full-day draw, you and your child are right on time to show up and enjoy the richness of summertime programming available here.

ASCENDIGO AUTISM SERVICES

Summer Adventure Camp for individuals on the Autism spectrum. Ages 7+ Horseback riding, water skiing, rafting, hiking, mountain climbing, and all sorts of other adventures. One-on-one or small group programming and expert care to provide recreational activities and access to the mountain lifestyle for kids who may not have an opportunity to experience the joy of adventure.

ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Weeklong day camps for grades K-8. Hallam Lake in Aspen; Rock Bottom Ranch in Willits. Most ACES Summer Camps are waitlisted, but there are still spots available in sessions for kids in grades 3-4 at Hallam Lake and RBR; and grades 5-6 at RBR.

ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Parents with younger children (ages 3-6) are invited to the Wheeler/Stallard Museum every Wednesday morning in July for “Playing with the Past” (more details on page 58). Plan to go with older kids exploring Aspen Mountain’s maze of mines, and the Midland Railroad. Save August 6 for the AHS annual Ice Cream Social.

ASPEN RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Day camp programming for K-4 is waitlisted, but there is still plenty to do this summer with Aspen Recreation. Sign up now for swim lessons, youth mountain biking, chess camp,

ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER

Offering summer camps Valleywide with spaces available in Early STEM (ages 3-6), Kinder STEM (ages 5-6), • Aspen – Aspen Community School • Snowmass – the Collective • Basalt – Basalt Middle School • Carbondale – Third Street Center

ASPEN YOUTH CENTER

Free drop-in programming for kids entering grade 4 and older. At the Aspen Recreation Center. Kids can hang out in a welcoming environment with games, arts, and crafts, as well as open-ended and structured to go rafting, climbing, hiking, and on other excursions in the mountains. MP SUMMER 2022

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CARBONDALE RECREATION

All Swim lesson sessions are waitlisted. However, Carbondale’s public John M. Fleet Pool is open every afternoon this summer

Summer reading is free for all ages – that means you, too, Mom and Dad. Make a household challenge to see who can log the most reading hours this summer, and help Garco Libraries reach a county-wide goal of

in tennis clinics in June and July for ages hikes for ages 8+ and “Friday Field Trips” to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and the Get Air Trampoline Park in Grand Junction.

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Summer reading for all ages, plus Tunes and Tales in July and August. For the whole family– free Movies in the Meadow after Greatest Showman (8/6). Babies Indoor Gym meets every Friday morning. The Library is partnering with Roaring Fork Conservancy

CREATIVE FLOW STUDIO

Pam Porter’s Mermaid Camps combine swim time at the River Valley Ranch pool and a deep dive into creative exploration. There are spots available in the “Superior” Camp (named for the Great Lake) starting on

KIDZ HIKE

Aspen and its surrounding hills offer an inspiring variety of kid-friendly hikes. Christie Arias brings 3-7-year-olds to explore our local trails, taking time to discover Sign up by the day. Moms say that Christie turns reticent hikers into kids who can’t wait to get on the trail.

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CARBONDALE ARTS KIDS SUMMER DAY CAMPS

Rosybelle is CA’s converted school bus, a rolling art studio summer camp with limited spaces remaining in June, July, and August. Check out a singer-songwriter camp starting

A supportive community for everyone who

CROWN MTN BIKE PARK

Summer bike camps and bike team sessions are booked, but you can sign your child up for a few private individual BMX bike lessons so they too can shred it up at Crown’s free, world-class, all-ability-even-strider facility. Bring the whole family to weekly race nights

learning, and engaging those who compete at a national level. Sign your ‘tween or teen up for a month-long commitment to climb on

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Spears formerly of Pearl & Wood.

CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER

Spots in the Clay Center’s Summer Camps book quickly and are currently waitlisted. However, parent-child Family Clay Play is

GARDEN BOOT CAMP

are weeklong afternoon camps for kids

in the Carbondale Community School garden and discover new ways to cook and nosh the harvest. Find a few spots left in

Programming for the younger set includes Storytime on Monday–Wednesday mornings at the Library and on Thursdays outside the

Rock St

Star Readers rRock Readers

Helpinglearn struggling readers learn to love Helping struggling readers to love reading. While helping pay struggling While helping struggling families for it. families pay for

one-on-one tutoring one-on-one tutoring group lessons group lessons after-school after-school summer support summer support

Riding & Reading Riding & Reading with WindWalkers Summer Camp in partnership Summer Camp in partnership with Windwal

(970) 379-1728 (970) 379-1728

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RIVER VALLEY RANCH YOUTH GOLF PROGRAMS

All in one place.

You don’t need to be a member of RVR to sign your child up for the First Tee Program (two sign up for the RVR Youth on Course program can play for as little as $5 per round.

THEATRE ASPEN

Sign-up is still available for TA’s summer

ROCK & ROLL ACADEMY

Just announced! Dates for a new lineup of summer camp programming. Weeklong, all-day does not need musical experience – just a wish to learn. The RRA curriculum begins and ends with student choice, so youth can explore music and self-expression on their own terms (choosing genre, songs, and instruments). The schedule this summer means that groups will change from week to week as different kids come and go. By the end of each week, participants will perform on stage in the Love Rocks studio.

ROCK STAR READERS

range from weeklong classes to a 5-week children’s production of James and the Giant Peach. TA’s Conservatory training for students and/or Bright Star.

WALDORF SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMP

If you’re looking for a weeklong all-day summer camp for your potty-trained toddler, you can booked. Meanwhile, parents can sign up now for June sessions in the parent-child program.

If your child is struggling to read, you might be tempted to give them a break during the summer months from this often stressful challenge. However, this time of year, they can

WALDORF SCHOOL CAMPS FOR OLDER CHILDREN

pressure of peer attention or homework. One-on-one tutoring and group lessons. Reading + Riding Camp, a collaboration with WindWalkers, is waitlisted.

in June and July.

SNOWMASS VILLAGE RECREATION

Spaces are still available on limited dates in Snowmass Village Recreation’s Day Camp for ages 5-8 where kids can swim in the warm, solar-heated saltwater pool, and make the most of this outstanding community facility with a skate park, climbing wall, gym, and playgrounds.

Latest camp dates. Free events. Family-friendly + adult-only . Direct links to sign up.

Weeklong, all-day programming in a variety of themes, from “Circus” to “Wilderness Stewards” to “Crafts & Hiking.” Age ranges vary

WINDWALKERS EQUINE CAMP & THERAPY CENTER

Spots in WindWalkers’ Equine Summer Camps gallop away in early Spring, but it doesn’t hurt to get on the waiting list. The folks at this Equine Therapy Center welcome families to join their family of riders and volunteers at any time of the year, and private lessons are available.

YOUNG WRITERS INSTITUTE OF ASPEN

Here’s a new-to-the-Valley camp for young poets and authors where they can work with award-winning authors and educators to “grow their writer’s voice and experience the power of of Aspen Community School. Students rising

YMCA CAMP CHIEF OURAY

The Y’s sleepaway camp in Granby offers kids an iconic summertime experience – which might possibly coincide with your busiest workweek this summer, or that grown-up only climbing, biking, or yoga getaway you’ve been imagining. “Challenger” camps with traditional camping backpacking wilderness treks and leadership training for teens. Although many sessions are full, we counted eleven options tagged as either “half-full” or “almost full.”

Theatre Aspen Education

PLAY CREATE PERFORM with summer camps and productions through August 13! Registration for Fall after school classes and productions will begin in August. Learn more at TheatreAspen.org/education

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ASPEN VALLEY PRIMARY CARE ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL

We’ve got BIG news for the LITTLEST members of our COMMUNITY! Aspen Valley Primary Care is proud to welcome pediatrician Dr. Rahul Shah to our practice. Dr. Shah provides compassionate and friendly care for infants, children and adolescents in Aspen and Basalt. Your family’s wellbeing is at the heart of our comprehensive internal, family and pediatric medicine services. We focus on treating the whole child integrating behavioral health services, nutritional consults and more so that your child receives the right care at the right time. That’s something we can all celebrate!

Schedule your visit today, call 970.279.4111. Virtual visits are available. Se habla español.

More ways Aspen Valley Hospital cares for your whole family

ASPEN BIRTH CENTER

EAR, NOSE & THROAT CARE

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Offering in-person and virtual appointments.

Traumatic brain injury & concussion care; physical, occupational & speech therapy for adults & kids.

970.544.1460

970.544.1177

Dr. Heather Murphy & Where Families are Born Dr. Thomas Fissenden Schedule a pre-admission navigation or class today.

970.544.1130

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AFTER-HOURS MEDICAL CARE Open evenings & weekends for urgent medical needs. Walk-ins welcome! Mon – Fri, 3 – 11 pm Sat & Sun, 8 am – 5 pm

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