Aug 11 Tuesday
Sopris Lodge at Carbodale offers a free in-person support group for families, spouses, and caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. The caregiver support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month and is open to the public.
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.
Aug 13 Thursday
Join the Carbondale Clay Center for an unforgettable evening honoring the transformative power of ceramic arts and the community that brings it to life. Together, we celebrate creativity, connection, and the enduring impact of the Carbondale Clay Center across our region.
What Does Clay & Moonlight Support?
When we say everything, we mean it! Every dollar raised — through sponsorships, the paddle raise, and beyond — goes directly back into the Clay Center: its people, its programs, and the community they serve.
Event proceeds fund the full life of the Clay Center, from clay, glazes, and kiln maintenance to artist stipends, scholarships, and all of the people who keep the wheels turning. They sustain our classes, workshops, artist residency, exhibitions, community events, and outreach programs that bring people of all ages and backgrounds into meaningful connection with clay.
Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and we rely on your generosity to remain accessible to all. Thank you for making it all possible!
Aug 14 Friday
An engaging time where you and your child are invited to listen to stories, participate in large motor movement, experience sensory activities, and be able to interact with other children and caregivers. This is geared to children 0-3 years old.
Éste es un momento divertido e interesante en el cual tú y tu peque pueden escuchar historias, participar en movimientos que fortalecen la motricidad, experimentar actividades sensoriales e interactuar con más peques y personas adultas a su cuidado. Este programa está diseñado para peques de 0 a 3 años de edad. El programa será facilitado en inglés.
New Venue! Just off of I25 in Loveland: Join over 50 exhibitors and booksellers for the largest and oldest rare, vintage and collectible book event in the Mountain West. Your 7.00 ticket is good for both days, with free Admission for children, students and faculty. For discount at our Eventbrite checkout: students use Promo code STUDENT; Teachers, faculty and professors use code STAFF. Explore rare, vintage and collectible books, original manuscipts, historical maps, ephemera, photography, posters, prints, art, works on paper, pop culture, Western Americana, classic literature, and more! Plenty of free parking, food on site, and places to sit and enjoy the day.
Part storyteller, part cultural investigator, multi-racial comedian Sammy Anzer blends slick wit with cultural empathy to make you laugh and think. His stand-up feels sharp yet inviting and Rooster magazine says, “Anzer’s performances blend joy with contemplation, and his insightful societal commentary inspires reflection and lifts up the room.” He has written for Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, caught ZIWE’s interest for an interview, was named a Breakout Comedian of the Year in a competition hosted by Deon Cole, his album hit #1 on the iTunes charts, he made his debut at The Apollo; and he’s appeared on PBS Roots of Comedy, Funny or Die, and SiriusXM. He was named ‘Best of Fest’ at: Big Pine, Big Sky, and 10k laughs. Sammy’s proud to have used comedy to raise $20,000 ‘for St. Jude Children’s Hospital and at the end of it all, has a simple goal: making people laugh and changing the world.
Aug 15 Saturday
Get ready for Zumba with Andrea Orrego
Zumba is a global dance phenomenon that invites the body and spirit into a state of pure, rhythmic connection. Originally inspired by the vibrant dance traditions of Latin America — Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, and Reggaeton — Zumba has since grown into a dynamic fusion of world rhythms, blending Afrobeat, Bollywood, Bhangra, Belly Dance, Hip Hop, and more into an electrifying celebration of movement.
At its core, Zumba is about intuitive dance expression. Rather than focusing on strict choreography or technical breakdowns, the structure of a Zumba class mirrors the architecture of music itself — simple, repeatable patterns tied to the chorus, verses, and bridges of each song. This approach allows dancers to anticipate transitions naturally, freeing them from the constraints of counting steps and encouraging a deeper, more instinctive relationship with rhythm.
Zumba invites a profound reconnection to the joy of embodied movement: a space where strength meets sensuality, sweat becomes celebration, and music becomes a global language that transcends borders.For seasoned dancers, Zumba offers a refreshing invitation to return to the essence of why we dance — not for perfection, but for expression, connection, and exhilaration. It is a journey through cultures, rhythms, and emotions, all channeled through the most ancient instrument we possess: our own bodies.
All dance levels welcome!
Aug 18 Tuesday
Sopris Lodge and HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley present a four-part grief support series featuring a rotating lineup of compassionate speakers. Sessions take place on the third Tuesday of every month May – July 2026 in the Community Room at the Carbondale Branch Library from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
May’s session will be co-led by Marie Herr, Executive Director of Sopris Lodge, and Anne Wolf, an integrative trauma coach. They’ll explore how grief affects both body and mind—causing stress, tension, sleep issues, and other health challenges—and how caregiving fatigue adds another layer to the process. The speakers will also share simple, supportive practices to bring calm and create space for healing.
Upcoming dates:Tuesday, May 19Tuesday, June 16Tuesday, July 21Tuesday, August 18