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ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL
After-Hours Medical Care
A convenient, cost effective way to receive the compassionate care you deserve without a visit to the ER.
Scan the QR code for directions and Whitcomb TerraceAspen Valley Hospital more information. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome!
Weekdays: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Weekends: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 234 East Cody Lane, Basalt 970.544.1250
Virtual visits available
After-Hours Medical Care
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May 23rd at 6:00pm at Third Street Center in Carbondale or via Zoom
Brought to our community by Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
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The final build day for Red Hill’s new C-Line Trail is on Monday evening, May 23. Register online with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (www.rfov.org). Courtesy photo
THURSDAY, MAY 19
THE ARCTIC
Local environmental educator Sarah Johnson will discuss her recent trip to the Arctic at the Basalt Library starting at 5:30 p.m. Attendees can decorate little boats that will later be deployed in the Arctic Ocean in order to track and observe its current. More info at www.basaltlibrary.org
BONEDALE BIKE WEEK
Aloha Mountain Cyclery hosts a scavenger hunt around Carbondale at 6 p.m. for teams of two to six people. All ages are encouraged, phones are needed, helmets are required and costumes are strongly recommended! The after party will include a bike swag raffle.
DISABILITY COALITION
Glenwood Springs hosts its first-ever Disability Coalition Forum at the Community Arts Center (601 East Sixth Street) at 6 p.m. Masks are encouraged but not required. Sign up or request accommodations at www.bit.ly/DisabilityCoalitionForum
FIRE PREPAREDNESS
The Carbondale Fire Department (301 Meadowood Drive) hosts a bilingual meeting at 6:30 p.m. to share tips for wildfire preparedness. FRIDAY, MAY 20
LIBRARY BIRDS
Roaring Fork Audubon leads a morning bird walk at the Basalt Library from 7 to 10:30 a.m.
CRMS VISITOR DAY
Colorado Rocky Mountain School invites current seventh grade students to tour its campus from 9 to 11 a.m. To register, visit www.crms.org
RIBBON CUTTING
Glenwood Springs invites the community to celebrate completion of the new Devereux Trail project at Two Rivers Park with a ceremony at noon.
WORLD MUSIC
Valle Musico performs at the Basalt Library from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. To register, visit www.basaltlibrary.org
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“Downton Abbey” shows at the Crystal Theatre at 7:30 p.m. through Monday except at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
ZOË KEATING
Composer Zoë Keating performs at The Arts Campus at Willits at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.tacaw.org SATURDAY, MAY 21
BIRDWATCHING
In celebration of Public Lands Day, Colorado Wild Public Lands, English in Action and Roaring Fork Audubon invite you to bilingual guided birdwatching at Glassier Open Space near El Jebel from 7 to 11 a.m. To RSVP, email coloradowildpubliclands@gmail.com
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
Aspen Strong invites the community to a day of free workshops at the Aspen Rec Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LOTUS LANTERNS
Learn to make lotus lanterns and celebrate Korean culture at the Carbondale and Glenwood Springs libraries at 1:30 p.m. Registration at www.gcpld.org
CONTRA DANCE
All ages and levels are invited to learn a variety of dances, from waltzes to polka, at the Carbondale Community School from 7 to 10 p.m. The Wooden Nickel String Band will provide the tunes. No reservation necessary!
TODD SNIDER
Todd Snider performs at The Arts Campus at Willits at 8 p.m. For
PLANT SALE
True Nature hosts Seed Peace for a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and informative talk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SPRINGFEST
Aspen Valley Land Trust invites people to celebrate spring and conservation at the Strang Ranch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More info at www.avlt.org
REAL TIME SCIENCE
Sarah R. Johnson of Wild Rose Education, presents about her recent trip to collect weather data on the Arctic Ocean, at the Carbondale Library at 1 p.m. and Glenwood Springs Library at 4 p.m. Participants will receive a small wooden boat to be decorated and deployed for tracking in the Arctic Ocean using satellites. To register, visit www.bit.ly/ArcticEducation
OUTLOOK BASICS
Learn the ins and outs of your Microsoft Outlook email functions from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Basalt Library. Email agiertz@basaltlibrary.org for more info.
CONTACT IMPROV
Contact improvisation is “a conversation between bodies using the language of weight sharing.” Learn more at The Launchpad at 6:30 p.m. For guidelines, visit www.bouldercontactlab.com
MONDAY, MAY 23
AUTHOR TALK
Paul Anderson presents his new book, “The Town that said Hell No!” chronicling the people of Crested Butte’s fight against a mining project in the ‘70s. Basalt Library hosts Anderson at 5:30 p.m. To register, visit www.basaltlibrary.org TUESDAY, MAY 24
AUTHOR TALK
Kirk Wallace Johnson will discuss his book “The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century” at the Basalt Library starting at 5 p.m. Register at www.basaltlibrary.org
ASPEN WORDS
Aspen Words writer-in-residence Jenn Shapland presents her book, “My Autobiography of Carson McCullers,” at The Arts Campus at Willits at 5:30 p.m. Registration at www.aspenwords.org
CREATIONS & LIBATIONS
AspenOUT and The Art Base host the LBGTQIA+ community and allies for an evening of art and socializing beginning at 6 p.m. Register at www.theartbase.org
FURTHER OUT
THURSDAY, MAY 26
EL JEBEL BIRDING
Roaring Fork Audubon leads a birding trip in El Jebel at 7:30 a.m. To register, email fulcon@comcast.net FRIDAY, MAY 27
ESMÉ PATTERSON
Indie songwriter Esmé Patterson performs at The Arts Campus At Willits at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.tacaw.org SATURDAY, MAY 28
SPRING BIRD COUNT
Assist Roaring Fork Audubon with this 37-year, citizen-science tradition throughout the Valley from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, email smnharris@gmail.com
LEAF DROP
Through September, the town of Carbondale offers to collect yard waste from residents every other Saturday at Fourth Street and Colorado from 9 a.m. to noon.
TAHITI WELCOME
Aspen Polynesia presents Ori Tahiti dances in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage at 2 p.m. at the Carbondale Library and 6 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Library.
SUNDAY, MAY 29
NEW MOON CEREMONY
True Nature Healing Arts hosts a monthly new moon ceremony, utilizing aromatherapy to activate intentions from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
THANK YOU!
For making the 57th Annual Scholarship Work Day a smashing success! Colorado Rocky Mountain School proudly celebrates the sponsors, students, parent volunteers, faculty and project partners for supporting the CRMS scholarship and financial aid program.
CRMS BUSINESS PARTNER
MONDAY, MAY 30
MEMORIAL DAY
Libraries, schools and government offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
EVENT SPONSOR
PATRONS
ONGOING
MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS
“Health is not just about pills and procedures.” La Clínica del Pueblo offers free medical consultations. For details, call Dr. Feinsinger at 970-379-5718.
AA
The Meeting Place in Carbondale (981 Cowen Drive) offers “Hole in the Donut AA,” Monday through Saturday, at 6:45 a.m. plus “Daily Reprieve” at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Find a full schedule at www.meetingplacecarbondale.org
COMMUNITY CHOIR
The Carbondale Community Choir meets at Sopris Park on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
STORYTIME AT HOME
Every first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Garfield County Libraries posts a storytime video to its Youtube page; just search Garfield County Libraries on YouTube.
BABY GYM
Basalt Library hosts “Indoor Gym” for babies every Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m to 11 a.m.
SENIOR LUNCH
Every Wednesday at noon, Garfield County Senior Programs provides a nutritious meal for seniors at The Orchard. To reserve a place at the table, call 970-665-0041.
ASK A LAWYER
Alpine Legal Services offers a hotline clinic on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 970-368-2246 and visit alpinelegalservices.org for the schedule of dates by legal topic.
STORYTIME
Children and their parents are invited to storytime at the Carbondale Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. More information is at www.gcpld.org
UNDER THE SUN
Join Sopris Sun correspondents and guests for Everything Under The Sun, airing every Thursday on KDNK at 4 p.m.
GROUP RUN
Independence Run and Hike leads a weekly group run on Thursdays departing from the store’s new location at 6:30 p.m.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
The Meeting Place in Carbondale (981 Cowen Drive) offers a 12-step meeting at 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
STEWARDS
Elliot & Caroline Norquist
R&A Enterprises
FRIENDS
Carbondale Care Care
PROJECT PARTNERS
12 work sites • 135 CRMS volunteers • 810 volunteer hours
In our month of courage, Rev. Norris reflects on the relationship of courage to bravery, community, and resiliency while sharing a bit about his experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa.
Sunday, May 22nd at 10 a.m.
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