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CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSONS AT SPRING GULCH
Classes for Beginners and Intermediate skiers in both CLASSIC and SKATE styles. Various days and dates Starting as early as January 3
PILATES
Matwork, Power Barre and Pilates, Pilates Blend, Pilates for Mom and Baby, and NEW Reformer at FreeBird Pilates in Carbondale. Various days and dates Starting as early as January 9
CREATIVE WRITING
Find the power, beauty and even courage in the words you create. This class is taught online via Zoom. Wednesdays, 6-8pm, 1/11-2/8
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
Highlights themes of historical context, reservation life, and current cultural conflict through the writings of well-known Native American authors of various tribes. Mondays, 6-8pm, 1/16-2/20
PAINTING AND DRAWING
Painting classes in different mediums/levels, and Beg. Drawing. Starting as early as January 17
FUNDRAISING FOR NON-PROFITS
Learn how to solicit major gifts and create donor loyalty in this program designed for new and seasoned development professionals. Wednesday, 9am-12pm, 2/1
MEDICINE OF TREES
learn how to identify a variety of tree species as well as explore their ecosystem importance and clinical and medicinal actions. Tuesday, 5-7pm, 3/7
MORE CLASSES THIS SPRING...
BEGINNING SWING DANCE SEWING TENSION & TRAUMA RELEASE YOGA FOR SENIORS MICROSOFT EXCEL BEGINNING SCULPTURE UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING KILN GLASS - PATE DE VERRE ARBOR DAY APPRECIATION WORKING WITH WEEDS
FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER... coloradomtn.edu/community-education Carbondale Lappala Center • 690 Colorado Ave • 963-2172
A pair of wild turkeys peruse the grass at Crystal River Ranch. Photo by Tommy Sands
THURSDAY, NOV. 24
LIBRARIES CLOSED
Local libraries and other public buildings will be closed today and tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving!
TURKEY TROT
Carbondale’s annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving race begins at 9 a.m. Sign up to participate at www.carbondalerec.com
TURKEY TROT 2.0
Basalt Elementary School also hosts a Turkey Trot starting at 9:30 a.m. Register at www.bit.ly/basaltgobble
MEETING PLACE DINNER
The Meeting Place hosts a special Thanksgiving meeting at their Carbondale location (981 Cowen Drive) at 10 a.m. followed by a lunch potluck at St. Mary’s Church in Aspen at noon. FRIDAY, NOV. 25
SUNLIGHT WEEKEND
Sunlight Mountain Resort will open for the weekend with the Tercero lift servicing the main Midway run.
LIGHTING CEREMONY
The annual Hotel Colorado lighting ceremony begins with activities on Sixth Street in Glenwood Springs at 3 p.m. Stage performances start at 6 p.m. and the fireworks pop off at 7:05 p.m. Visit www. hotelcolorado.com for more info.
GINGERBREAD COMPETITION
The Glenwood Springs Historical Society and Frontier Museum hosts a gingerbread design competition from 3 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hotel Colorado. Entries are due by noon. Learn more at www.glenwoodhistory. com//gingerbreadcompetition
FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park hosts “Friday Afternoon Club on the Mountain” at 5 p.m. with musical guest Oran Mor. Visit www. glenwoodcaverns.com for more info.
GRAND ILLUMINATION
Redstone’s Grand Illumination kicks off with Santa at Propaganda Pie at 5 p.m. Santa will then lead the way down the Boulevard to light the Christmas tree at the park and then to the Redstone Inn to warm up by the bonfire and tend to his workshop (stationed at the Inn). Visit www. redstonecolorado.com for more info.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“The Banshees of Inisherin” shows at the Crystal Theatre at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow and on Sunday at 5 p.m. “Ticket to Paradise” also plays today at 4:45 p.m. and “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” on Saturday at 4:45 p.m.
SOPRIS THEATRE
“The Play That Goes Wrong” continues at Sopris Theatre Company’s New Space Theatre at 7 p.m. through Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. For tickets, call 970-920-5770 or email svticketsales@coloradomtn.edu
PROOF
Thunder River Theatre Company presents “Proof” at 7:30 p.m. The show continues through Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays, with one Thursday show on Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com SATURDAY, NOV. 26
SANTA
Youngsters can meet Santa at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park at 4 p.m. Kids 12 and under get to ride the gondola for free. Can’t make it today? Santa will be back on Dec. 3 at the same time and place. SUNDAY, NOV. 27
U�PAINT IT
The Carbondale Clay Center welcomes all ages to decorate a variety of pre-made ceramic ornaments to be glazed and taken home in time for the holidays. The event requires no registration and runs from noon to 2 p.m.
RANDOM CONVERSATIONS
The Carbondale Library hosts The Lost Art of Random Conversations — a free, community-building activity — from 6 to 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, NOV. 28
and dying at Craft Coffeehouse from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
VEGAN POTLUCK
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a whole foods, plant-based potluck at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Questions? Email info@TCFHF.org TUESDAY, NOV. 29
POP ART EXHIBIT
The Powers Art Center presents a new exhibit with legendary pop artists: Robert Rauschenberg, Tom Wesselmann, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on the last Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
EQUITY SPEAKER
Artist Assétou Xango, also known as the Dark Goddess Poet, presents at TACAW as part of MANAUS’ Equity Speaker Series at 6:30 p.m. RSVP at www.TACAW.org
ECOGOVERNANCE
The Center for Human Flourishing presents “Introduction to EcoGovernance” with Dr. Shelley Ostroff at the Third Street Center at 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30
BUTTON MAKING
Kids in grades 5-12 are invited to make buttons of all sizes at the Basalt Library from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
STEPPING STONES
Stepping Stones, a communitybased mentoring program serving over 300 youth ages 1021 annually, opens the doors for tours at its Carbondale location (1154 CO-133) from 4 to 7 p.m.
BIRDS OF ASPEN
Join authors Rebecca Weiss and Mark Fuller to celebrate the second release of “Bird of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley” at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies’ 100 Puppy Smith Street location at 5 p.m. Register online at aspennature.org
COUNCIL CHAT
Glenwood Springs community members are invited to chat with their municipal representatives at the Glenwood Springs Golf Club (193 Sunny Acres Road) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
HEALING PSYCHEDELICS
Wellness Practitioner and Healing Coach Julie DeVilbiss, BSN, CCH, offers a presentation at the Third Street Center at 7 p.m. exploring the nervous system's role in healing, and the support psychedelics can offer. Learn more at www.bit.ly/NurseDeVilbiss THURSDAY, DEC. 1
OPEN DOORS
Aspen/Bariloche Sister Cities fellow Valeria Fiala unveils a new mural at The Red Brick Center in Aspen at 5 p.m.
VISITING ARTISTS
Anderson Ranch hosts public lectures by visiting artists Rashawn Griffin, Sam Yates and Maggie Jensen at 5:30 p.m. with an optional dinner afterward. Visit www.andersonranch. org for reservations and more info.
FOCUSED PARENTS
Parents of fourth through sixth grade students are invited to the Basalt Library to learn about how a child’s brain functions and develops at that age. This is a bilingual, three-part course from 6 to 7 p.m. today, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. Visit www. basaltlibrary.org for more info.
SOURCE DIALOGUE
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts an online study group for Gary Springfield’s “Source Dialogues” book about balancing and aligning our emotional and physical bodies to create harmony, peace, abundance and universal love. The series continues every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. More info at thecenterforhumanflourishing.org
RELEASE TRAUMA
Learn simple exercises to release stress or tension from the body with a guided session at the Third Street Center from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and on Dec. 8. More info at thecenterforhumanflourishing.org FRIDAY, DEC. 2
BOLSITAS ROJAS
Bolistas Rojas (Little Red Bags) holds bilingual storytime at the El Jebel Firehouse at 10:30 a.m. Email liz@rar4kids.org for more info.
JEFF RICE
Jeff Rice performs during “Friday Afternoon Club” at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. The fun starts at 5 p.m.
CLAY CENTER
The Carbondale Clay Center continues to celebrate 25 years! Its upcoming exhibit, “A Visual Timeline”, displays photos, articles and more from the past quarter century. The opening reception occurs today, First Friday, at 6 p.m. Meanwhile, drop by the ArtStream retail shop for a 25% off pottery sale from 6 to 8 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 3
POSADA PARTY
Cut your own Christmas tree and celebrate Posada! Wilderness Workshop, Defiende Nuestra Tierra, along with Smokey Bear and White River National Forest hold the annual “Posada and Christmas Tree Cutting” event at the Babbish Gulch trailhead from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a bilingual event.
WINTERFAIRE
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork hosts its annual “Winterfaire” with an artisan market, music, lunch and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.bit.ly/Winterfaire22 for tickets and more info.
REDSTONE MARKET
The Redstone Art Foundation hosts a European-style outdoor market on the boulevard with unique gifts and holiday decorations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
COOKIE DECORATING
Youngsters are invited to decorate holiday cookies in the treehouse behind Basalt Library at 1 p.m.
SUMMIT FOR LIFE
The Chris Klug Foundation is back with its 17th annual Summit for Life. Racers will take off from the base of Aspen Mountain and begin the 3,267 feet ascent at 5:30 p.m. There is a “ride for life” option for those who’d rather forgo the race. Visit www.chrisklugfoundation. org for more info.
ORAN MOR
Enjoy traditional Scottish and Irish music mixed with more contemporary tunes performed at the Glenwood Springs Library at 6 p.m. The concert will repeat at the Carbondale Library on Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.
Cozying up to a crackling fire sounds pretty inviting on these cold, short days. How about chimney fires, air pollution and smoke inhalation hazards?
Not so much.
If you use a wood stove or fireplace, it’s key to learn before you burn.
To save money, and have a safer and healthier home, remember these three tips: 1. Have a certified professional inspect and service your wood-burning unit annually. If you smell smoke in your home, something may be wrong. It’s important to clean out dangerous soot build-up to help keep it working properly and avoid chimney fires. 2. Burn dry, seasoned wood. Wet, green, painted, treated wood, and trash should never be options. Start with chemical-free fire starters and dry kindling. Maintain a hot fire and don’t let it smolder. 3. Upgrade to an efficient, EPA-approved wood stove or fireplace insert. Modern wood-burning appliances are more efficient, emitting less smoke and carbon monoxide to keep your home warmer, your fuel bill lower, and your family safer.
By burning wise, you can reap all the warmth — and none of the cold reality — of your wood fire.
Acostarse frente a un fuego crepitante suena bastante atractivo en estos días fríos y cortos.
ES LA TEMPORADA DE LEÑA EN CARBONDALE OTRA VEZ. AQUÍ HAY 3 CONSEJOS DE LA JUNTA AMBIENTAL DE CARBONDALE.
1. Para seguridad, deje que un profesional inspeccione su estufa de leña y el conducto de humo. 2. No queme mas madera seca. Mantenga un fuego caliente y evite la combustión lenta que produce humo nocivo. 3. Actualicé a una estufa o chimenea de madera aprobada por la EPA.
