Community Calendar

When recycling plastic in Carbondale, stick to bottles, tubs, jars, and jugs. No clamshells, plastic bags, coffee cups, or takeout containers. If it's not a bottle, tub, jar, or jug, toss it in the trash. These items can't be sorted and there is no end-user market for them.

Recyclables in Carbondale shouldn't be bagged. Just place them loose in a bin. If your recyclables are in grocery or garbage bags, they're likely being thrown in the landfill instead. Bagging your recyclables may even cause entire loads to be rejected. This is because bags cause jams in the sorting machines which can slow down lines and cause costly damage. Other items that aren't recyclable are bubble wrap, food wraps, and garden hoses.

Sopris Lodge has partnered with the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District to host a holiday food and supply drive benefiting our friends at Colorado Animal Rescue! Donations to support local shelter pets will be accepted Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Dec. 1-19) in collection boxes at both locations.

C.A.R.E. Holiday Wish List (Please no pillows, foam bedding or medications. Thank you!)

Canned (wet) dog/cat food
Dry dog/cat food (must be in original packaging)
Dog/cat treats (must be in original packaging)
Pill pockets for dogs
Dog/cat toys
New or gently used collars and leashes
New or gently used blankets
Black gallon trash bags
Tall kitchen drawstring bags

Drop-Off Locations
Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
295 Rio Grande Avenue, Carbondale, CO 81623

Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District
300 Meadowood Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623

Deck the Walls Holiday Market it open for the season! Each year, the Carbondale Arts gallery transforms into a beautiful market filled with quality one-of-a-kind items, featuring 70 local and regional artisans and small businesses. Support our makers and local economy over the holidays!

Open Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sundays 11:00am-4:00pm (starting Nov. 30)

High Rockies Harm Reduction provides free overdose prevention materials, education, resources and support, including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, condoms, syringe disposal, hygiene and wound care supplies, peer support and more EVERY FRIDAY in the Mid Valley Family Practice Parking lot from 12 PM - 2 PM

High Rockies Harm Reduction provides free overdose prevention materials, education, resources and support, including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, condoms, syringe disposal, hygiene and wound care supplies, peer support and more EVERY FRIDAY in the 3rd Street Center Parking Lot from 4 - 6 PM.

Discover the back-porch sound of Children of the Corn Liquor, a Colorado duo bringing mountain soul to the heart of the Rockies. With fiddle, banjo, and a whole lot of grit, they deliver old-time Appalachian tunes and foot-stomping Americana that feels both timeless and alive.

From brewery patios in Carbondale to ski-town stages like Sunlight Mountain Resort, their shows blend raw musicianship with down-home storytelling — the kind of music that makes you want to dance, sing, and raise a glass.

Whether you’re catching them live for the first time or following their journey across the Roaring Fork Valley, Children of the Corn Liquor offer a spirited soundtrack for fans of folk, bluegrass, and country tradition.

A Way Out and The Meeting Place partner to offer two free yoga classes weekly for individuals, friends, and families in recovery from addiction. Mats, blocks, and straps are provided. No registration required.

Embrace the winter season with your community at the library! We're celebrating the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, with a festive gathering featuring a variety of activities designed to warm the heart. We'll have hot beverages, food, crafts, storytelling, and more as we gather around the fire. This program is open to all ages. Seating will be limited, so please bring lawn chairs if you have them. Please note this is an outdoor event, so come bundled up as we gather together!

¡Da la bienvenida a la temporada de invierno al lado de tu comunidad en la biblioteca! Estaremos celebrando el solsticio de invierno (el día más corto y la noche más larga del año) con una festiva reunión que ofrecerá una variedad de actividades diseñadas para darles calor a nuestros corazones. Contaremos con bebidas calientes, comida, manualidades, cuentos y mucho más, mientras nos reunimos alrededor del fuego. Este programa da la bienvenida a personas de todas las edades. El número de asientos es limitado, así que trae sillas para el césped si es que cuentas con ellas. Por favor toma en cuenta que éste será un evento al aire libre, así que ¡abrígate bien para esta celebración en comunidad!

Aikido classes at CMC Carbondale are now forming for the Spring Semester. Aikido emphasizes non-violent conflict resolution. Principles and techniques are applicable to all types of conflict, not just physical. Training takes place in a joyful and supportive environment. Great workout for mind, body, and spirit. No experience or equipment needed. Classes meet in Carbondale from 6-7:30 every Tuesday and Thursday evening. Try the first 2 classes for free. Register on line for Aikido class at https://coloradomtn.edu/campuses/carbondale/ or call 970-963-2172.

Since 1999 Crystal River Ballet has produced our annual production of Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker Ballet. All of the dancers from the youngest to the oldest participate including our jazz dancers! With over 90 dance students as young as 3 as well as professional dancers take the stage in this classic holiday performance. Featuring the dancers of the Crystal River Youth Ballet Company. Don't miss the exciting annual family tradition! December 19th through 21st.

12/19 6:30 pm
12/20 2:00 pm
12/20 6:30 pm
12/21 2:00 pm