Community Calendar

Our hour of Sunday worship focuses on "Callings". What does it mean to “hear a call” toward some action or a way of life? Our speaker Rev. Florence Caplow will share stories of hearing a call or finding a calling. This service is in honor of the tenth anniversary of Standing Rock. and the call that thousands of people answered to come stand with the water protectors on the shores of the Missouri River. We will have live music by local jazz piano treasure Ted Zislis, with congregational singing. We don't know yet if educator Thelma Zabel will be available to lead religious exploration for children and youth.

Acoustic Mayhem performs live at Heather's Savory Pies & Tapas Bar in downtown Basalt on September 20, 2026, 11 AM–2 PM.
166 Midland Avenue, Basalt, CO 81621. Reservations: 970-927-0151.
https://heatherssavorypies.com/performer/acoustic-mayhem/

Music for Marguerite: a community benefit jam on the deck at Heather's Savory Pies & Tapas Bar, Sunday, September 20, 2026, 3–9 PM Mountain Time. Co-hosted by Heather's, Haden Gregg and Bo Hale, with local musicians joining the jam.

Heather's will donate a portion of sales to support Marguerite and Jimmy.

166 Midland Avenue, Basalt, CO 81621. Reservations: 970-927-0151.
Can't attend? Support the benefit at https://www.gofundme.com/f/Help-support-Jimmy-and-Marguerite

The Tiny Print Showcase featuring 145 works by artists from across Colorado, juried by Johanna Mueller (Greeley) and Raymundo Muñoz (Denver). Alongside "You Don’t Have to Be Perfect, But You Could Try Harder" by Marble’s own Tracey Harris known for her razor-sharp wit and painterly precision.

The opening reception is from 5-7pm with artist talks beginning at 5:30pm. The gallery is open weekdays 10am-5pm.
Special thanks to gallery sponsors; Land + Shelter, Basalt Printing & Art Supply, Kat & Pete Rich, Ellen Woods, and Dick Blick Art Materials.

Light refreshments provided.
A wakeup call for the nation. Dan Wuori exposes the costly gap between what science tells us about early childhood development and what our public policy actually delivers — and makes the case for transforming our early childhood system. Written with a bipartisan lens, the book offers practical guidance for parents, educators, and policymakers alike.
Join us for a discussion with the author to explore what this means for our own communities, from Parachute to Aspen.
SPANISH INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE.

FREE EVENT!

SAVE YOUR SPOT: publicinput.com/wuori

Hosted by: Great Expectations, Every Child Parachute to Aspen, Aspen Community Foundation, Kids First, and Move Colorado Forward

The Tiny Print Showcase featuring 145 works by artists from across Colorado, juried by Johanna Mueller (Greeley) and Raymundo Muñoz (Denver). Alongside "You Don’t Have to Be Perfect, But You Could Try Harder" by Marble’s own Tracey Harris known for her razor-sharp wit and painterly precision.

The opening reception is from 5-7pm with artist talks beginning at 5:30pm. The gallery is open weekdays 10am-5pm.
Special thanks to gallery sponsors; Land + Shelter, Basalt Printing & Art Supply, Kat & Pete Rich, Ellen Woods, and Dick Blick Art Materials.

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!

Game on! Join us for Switch It Up, a free after-school gaming program where school-age kids and teens can take turns playing on the library's Nintendo Switch. Whether you're racing through Mario Kart, teaming up in a co-op adventure, or trying a new game for the first time, there's something for everyone. Meet new friends, practice good sportsmanship, and enjoy a fun, welcoming space to play, laugh, and connect. No experience is needed, just drop in and get ready to play!

¡El juego ha comenzado! Acompáñanos en Switch It Up, un programa de videojuegos después del horario escolar en el que adolescentes y personitas en edad escolar pueden tomar turnos jugando con el Nintendo Switch de la biblioteca. Ya sea que quieras competir a través de Mario Kart, formar un equipo en una aventura cooperativa, o que estés probando un juego por primera vez, en la biblioteca contamos con algo para cada quien. Crea nuevas amistades, alimenta tu espíritu deportivo y disfruta de un divertidísimo espacio de bienvenida para jugar, reírte y conectar con los demás. No se requiere experiencia, ¡sólo visítanos y prepárate para jugar!

Calling all manga fans, anime lovers, and curious creators! Join us for The Manga Meetup, a place for teens to connect, share their favorite series, discover new stories, and celebrate all things manga and anime. Each meetup will feature fun activities like manga and anime discussions, drawing challenges, themed crafts, recommendations, and plenty of time to hang out with fellow fans. Whether you’re a longtime otaku or just starting your manga journey, everyone is welcome!

¡Llamando a todas las personas aficionadas al manga, amantes del anime y creadores curiosos! Acompáñanos en The Manga Meetup, un sitio para que las personas en edad adolescente puedan relacionarse, compartir sus series favoritas, descubrir nuevas historias y celebrar todas las cosas relacionadas con manga y anime. Cada reunión ofrecerá actividades divertidas, tales como discusiones sobre manga y anime, desafíos de dibujo, manualidades temáticas, recomendaciones y suficiente tiempo para interactuar con otras personas aficionadas. Ya sea que te consideres un otaku con experiencia o que apenas comiences tu aventura en el mundo del manga, ¡damos la bienvenida a todas las personas interesadas!

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.