Community Calendar

Description: "We get lost in our thinking, we believe what we think and we think we’re right. In his book Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind, Suzuki Roshi writes, “In the beginner’s mind, there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind, there are few. The mind of the beginner is empty, free of the habit of the expert. Ready to accept and open to all the possibilities.”

What this May 10th practice is offering is a really simple and very easy to forget. It is very possible that in the middle of our busy lives we can pause and enter the senses, when we can do that...then who knows what’s true?

Bio: Lisa Goddard is the founding teacher of Roaring Fork Insight offers meditation instruction through online group practice, classes and retreats, in-person and in nature in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. She has been practicing meditation since 1997 and has been facilitating these practices since 2002.
Inspired by the teachings of Suzuki Roshi and Ajahn Chah, Lisa received training through Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, Zen Hospice Project, Mindful Schools and the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies. She is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, trained in Eco-Chaplaincy and is a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. Lisa’s mentoring teacher is Gil Fronsdal, the founding teacher of Insight Meditation Center Redwood City where she is affiliated as a Community Dharma Leader.

Material Haiku MMXXVI by Gaby Oshiro turns her divergent exploration on the evocative power of materials, techniques, and the balance between; subtraction-addition, destruction-creation, chaos-order. A painting is an aesthetic object with its own expressive power that acquires ontological status.
Kindred Spirits is a two-person exhibition by ceramic artist Christine Anderson and abstract painter Benjamin Strawn who share a forty-plus year friendship centered on the exploration and interplay of artistic ideas. Their work embodies their shared creative vision, their love and care for each other, and their emotive depth.

The opening reception will be Friday, April 17 from 5-7pm with an artist talk beginning at 5:30pm. Both shows are on display through May 21.

Lights, camera, action! Join us each month for Teen Movie Night at the library—a fun, relaxed space just for teens to hang out and enjoy a great film on the big screen. We’ll feature a different movie every month, from new favorites to throwback classics, with plenty of popcorn and good company. Bring your friends, get cozy, and experience movie night—library style!

Luces, cámara… ¡acción! Acompáñanos cada mes para Teen Movie Night (Noche de película para adolescentes). Un espacio divertido y relajado sólo para adolescentes, donde podrás pasar un buen rato y disfrutar de una buena cinta en la pantalla grande. Presentaremos una película distinta cada mes, desde títulos nuevos favoritos hasta cintas clásicas de retroceso, con bastantes palomitas y en buena compañía. Trae a tus amistades, acomódate bien, ¡y vive una noche de película al estilo de la biblioteca!

Sacred Brotherhood Circles are a structured space for men to develop health connection with other men through intentional conversation and embodiment.

Topics vary around four key areas of life: Purpose, Prosperity, Pleasure, and Peace.

Embodiment practices include breathwork, meditation, and functional movement.

Men leave with:
- Sense of relief in knowing you are not alone
- Clarity on an issue or decision you’ve been struggling with
- Tools and frameworks to deal with stress and conflict at work or home
- New friends to talk, bike, hike, etc. with
- Feeling of being more in control of your life. Grounded and inspired.

Intergenerational gathering of men 18+

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Material Haiku MMXXVI by Gaby Oshiro turns her divergent exploration on the evocative power of materials, techniques, and the balance between; subtraction-addition, destruction-creation, chaos-order. A painting is an aesthetic object with its own expressive power that acquires ontological status.
Kindred Spirits is a two-person exhibition by ceramic artist Christine Anderson and abstract painter Benjamin Strawn who share a forty-plus year friendship centered on the exploration and interplay of artistic ideas. Their work embodies their shared creative vision, their love and care for each other, and their emotive depth.

The opening reception will be Friday, April 17 from 5-7pm with an artist talk beginning at 5:30pm. Both shows are on display through May 21.

Raising a Reader- Aspen to Parachute invites you to our "Little Red Bag Club" for parents and their 0-5 year old children who are not enrolled in school. Join us for a weekly hour of story time, activities and snacks. These classes support brain development and social skills, and are led in Spanish.

Raising a Reader- Aspen to Parachute te invita a nuestro club de Bolsitas Rojas, diseñado para padres de familia y peques entre los 0 y 5 años de edad que aún no estén inscritos en la escuela. Acompáñanos durante una hora semanal con cuentos, actividades y refrigerios. ¡Estas clases respaldan el desarrollo cerebral y las aptitudes sociales de los peques y se dirigen en español!

Knitters and crocheters (and any other yarn workers) come together to work on and discuss projects, yarn, and techniques. Open to all; bring your own supplies and works-in-progress.

Las personas que disfrutan del tejido, ya sea con ganchos o agujas (y cualquier tipo de trabajo con estambre), se reúnen para trabajar en diversos proyectos y dialogar al respecto, además de conversar sobre las técnicas empleadas y los tipos de estambre utilizados. Es una actividad abierta para todas las personas. Trae tus propios materiales y los proyectos en los que estés trabajando.

Ready to take the first step toward owning your dream home? We’ll guide you with confidence and clarity.

Join us for an engaging, informative Homebuyer Class presented by Melinda Dow with The Valley Home Store. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to sharpen your knowledge, you’ll hear expert advice, practical tips, and useful insights to help make the home-buying process smoother and less stressful.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from industry professionals and take a meaningful step toward your homeownership goals.

¡Prepárate y toma el primer paso para tener la casa de tus sueños! Te guiaremos con claridad y seguridad.

Acompáñanos para una interesante e informativa clase para la compra de una casa, presentada por Melida Dow, de The Valley Home Store. Ya sea que ésta sea tu primera vez comprando casa o que estés deseando ampliar tus conocimientos, recibirás consejos expertos, tips prácticos e ideas útiles para ayudar a hacer que el proceso de la compra de tu casa sea mucho más sencillo y menos estresante.

No te pierdas esta oportunidad de aprender de profesionales en la industria y de dar un paso significativo hacia tu objetivo de adquirir tu propia casa.

Join us for Mahjong at Basalt Regional Library, an open play session welcoming players of all experience levels. Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new to the game, you’re invited to enjoy an afternoon of strategy, skill, and community. Facilitators will be available to help beginners learn the basics and feel comfortable getting started.

Space is limited, so registration is required. The library also has a limited number of Mahjong sets available, so if you have your own set, please consider bringing it along. We look forward to seeing you at the table!

Acompáñanos para un juego de Mahjong en la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt, una sesión abierta de juego en la que damos la bienvenida a personas en todos los niveles de destreza. Ya sea que tengas mucha experiencia en este juego o que sea tu primera vez jugándolo, te invitamos a disfrutar de una tarde de estrategia, destreza y comunidad. Contaremos con personas que nos ayudarán a facilitar el juego, de manera que si apenas comienzas, podrás aprender los conceptos básicos con comodidad y facilidad.

El espacio es limitado, así que las inscripciones son un requisito. La biblioteca también cuenta con un número limitado de juegos de Mahjong disponibles, de manera que si tú tienes tu propio juego, por favor considera traerlo contigo. ¡Esperamos con mucha emoción poder verte en la mesa!

Bring your instrument, your song or someone else's, your voice, your spoken word - the mic is yours. Hosted by Marc.