Community Calendar

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.

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.

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!

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 19
Tuesday, June 16
Tuesday, July 21
Tuesday, August 18

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.

Bring that shoebox of old photos into the 21st century! We will cover how to use Google's PhotoScan app and your mobile device's camera to create digital copies of your film photos that you can easily store and share.

¡Transporta esa caja de fotografías viejas al siglo XXI! Explicaremos cómo utilizar la aplicación Google’s Photo Scan y la cámara de tu dispositivo móvil para crear copias digitales de tus fotografías analógicas (de película) para que puedas guardarlas con facilidad y compartirlas. El programa será facilitado en inglés.

Join The Farm Collaborative for the Regeneration Ball on August 20 at Hotel Jerome—an inspiring evening bringing together food, climate, and community leaders at the heart of Aspen. Guests will chat with Harvard’s Dr. Kari Nadeau, enjoy extraordinary cuisine from James Beard Award-winning chefs Matt Vawter, Johanna Hellrigl, and Caroline Glover, and be part of a celebration supporting the launch of a new Regenerative Agriculture Learning Center at Cozy Point Ranch. Expect a vibrant night of connection, purpose, and exceptional food, all in support of building a more resilient local food system.

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.

Get Your Drip On: Glaze Mixing 101
With Matthew Eames
Classroom Day: August 22nd
10 am-5 pm (with an hour lunch break)
Mixing lab: Sunday, August 23rd
Participants will sign up for a 45-minute slot to mix their glazes

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

This workshop is for clay nerds who want to learn how to create their own glazes from scratch. You know who you are (and we love you!).
Show up with ideas and prepare to have your mind blown with the possibilities. The class on Saturday will guide you through the process of mixing your own glazes. You will choose 3 different dream glazes to mix for your intended use and firing conditions, understand the technical and chemical considerations behind the choice, calculate the ratios for your glaze recipes, and observe mixing demos.

The 45-minute lab on Sunday will let participants mix their 3 glazes and glaze their test tiles. Students will gather once more after their test tiles are fired to share results and swap recipes.

Important: We will provide all participants with 3 high-fire test tiles (Cone 10). If you would like to make Cone 04 or Cone 06 glazes, please pre-make and bisque your own test tiles to bring to class. Questions? Contact Matthew Eames at studio@carbondaleclay.org