Community Calendar

Gather to practice Insight Meditation together as a
community and hear the teachings of the Buddha.
The program includes a 30 minute meditation, a
short break and a Dharma talk.

July 28 – Aug. 8 | Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sopris Lodge has partnered with LIFT-UP to host a community food drive. Non-perishable food donations (no expired foods) will be accepted daily in collection boxes located at the retirement community’s main entrance. View the donation wish list. Sopris Lodge is located at 295 Rio Grande Avenue in Carbondale.

Get ready for an adventure at the Scholastic Book Fair! It’s packed with exciting books and amazing prizes just waiting for you to discover. Did you spend your summer diving into thrilling stories and submitting your Reading Logs? Now it’s time to cash in on all those hard-earned Book Bucks! And if your wish list is longer than your Book Bucks, don’t worry! You can still grab all your favorites by shopping with cash or card. Come explore, shop, and find your next great read!

Can't make it in, but still want to shop the fair? Shop online! Note: Book Bucks must be exchanged for an eGift card. Contact laura@basaltlibrary.org for more info on exchanging your Book Bucks.

Want to plan out your shopping? Checkout this fair preview! https://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/homepages/flyer_TT_mail_K8/flyer_TT_mail_K8.html#p=1

¡Prepárate para una aventura en la feria del libro de Scholastic! Estará llena de libros emocionantes y premios sorprendentes, los cuales estarán esperándote para ser descubiertos. ¿Te pasaste el verano sumergiéndote en historias alucinantes y entregando hojas con el registro de tu lectura? ¡Ahora es tiempo de hacer efectivos todos esos Book Bucks que con tanto esfuerzo te ganaste! Y si tu lista de deseos excede tus Book Bucks, ¡no te preocupes! Puedes llevarte todos tus libros favoritos y efectuar un pago con tarjeta o en efectivo. Ven a explorar, a comprar, ¡y a encontrar tu próxima lectura maravillosa!

¿No puedes venir a la biblioteca, pero deseas hacer compras en la feria? ¡Haz tus compras de manera electrónica! Nota: los Book Bucks deberán canjearse por una tarjeta electrónica de regalo. Envía un correo electrónico a laura@basaltlibrary.org para obtener más información sobre cómo canjear tus Book Bucks.

¿Deseas planear tus compras? ¡Realiza una vista preliminar de la feria! https://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/homepages/flyer_TT_mail_K8/flyer_TT_mail_K8.html#p=1

Enjoy an educational presentation featuring some of the critters housed at our local wildlife sanctuary! Learn about local wildlife, hear stories about animals rescued by the PSS Wildlife Foundation, and learn what to do if you find an injured or abandoned wild animal. You will even get to visit with some of the resident animals from the foundation!

¡Disfruta de una presentación educativa en la que se destacan algunas de las criaturas que tienen su hogar en nuestro santuario local de vida silvestre! Aprende sobre la vida silvestre local, escucha historias sobre animales que han sido rescatados por PSS Wildlife Foundation, e infórmate sobre qué hacer si llegas a encontrar un animalito silvestre abandonado o herido. ¡Incluso tendrás oportunidad de visitar a algunos de los animales que residen en la fundación! El programa será facilitado en inglés.

Put pen to paper in this 1-week creative writing program! This program will culminate in a printed and published anthology of all the work we create throughout the summer. We will hold a reception for family and friends on August 5th in the Community Room where participants will sign books, share about their stories, and enjoy snacks as we celebrate the authors’ achievements. The participants of this program will focus on their own stories and write memoir/autobiography pieces in alignment with the 2025 Summer Reading theme “Color Your World.” This program is for 4th-10th graders.

¡Coloca la pluma sobre el papel en este programa de escritura creativa de 1 semana de duración! Este programa culminará con una antología impresa y publicada de todo el trabajo que logremos crear a lo largo del verano. Ofreceremos una recepción para familiares y amistades de estos seres creativos el 5 de agosto en la Sala Comunitaria, donde cada participante autografiará libros y compartirá su historia. Celebraremos los éxitos de estas inventivas personas y disfrutaremos de refrigerios. Quienes participen en este programa se enfocarán en sus propias historias y redactarán piezas autobiográficas que armonicen con el tema del Programa de Lectura Durante el Verano de 2025: “Colorea Nuestro Mundo”.

Crystal River Ballet School July session at The Launchpad in Carbondale.

Creative Dance for ages 3-4 Monday or Tuesday 4:00-4:45 or Wednesday 10:00-10:45
Pre-Ballet for ages 4 1/2-5 Thursday 4:00-4:45
Ballet Level 1 for ages 6-9 Tuesdays 5:00-6:00
Ballet 2/Intermediate for ages 8 & up Mondays & Thursdays 5:00-6:00; Adult Beginners and Intermediates welcome - punch pass available
Ballet 4/Advanced ages 11 & up Mon/Wed/Thu 6:00-7:45

Dance on the Main Stage/Gazebo at this year's Carbondale Mountain Fair in Snow White

Intermediate-Advanced Intensive August 11-15 with A Midsummer Night's Dream Performance by the Crystal River Youth Ballet Company August 16 & 17 at the Launchpad.

Get ready to fill your Tuesday evenings with farm-fresh goodness at the Downtown Glenwood Springs Market on 7th. Join us every Tuesday evening from 4pm - 8pm on 7th Street between Cooper and Colorado Avenue. Convenient parking is located just down the block at the parking garage at 9th Street & Cooper Avenue or in the 7th Street lot just one block west.
Experience local flavors, browse artisan goods, and enjoy the community vibes. Whether you're stocking up on produce, indulging in some homemade treats, or looking for unique handmade treasures, the Market on 7th has something for everyone. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the live music and support our local businesses. Mark your calendars now and join us as we celebrate community, local agriculture, and the abundance of the summer season at the Market on 7th!

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.

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art focused on re-directing conflict into harmony. Benefits include confidence, discipline, stress-relief, resilience, community-building and fitness. All levels practice together. We are affiliated with the United States Aikido Federation.

Appointment required before first class. Please contact us for information.

July 28 – Aug. 8 | Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sopris Lodge has partnered with LIFT-UP to host a community food drive. Non-perishable food donations (no expired foods) will be accepted daily in collection boxes located at the retirement community’s main entrance. View the donation wish list. Sopris Lodge is located at 295 Rio Grande Avenue in Carbondale.