Community Calendar

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.

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.

Celebrate the holiday season with KDNK's annual Labor of Love auction. Bid on hundreds of items, gift certificates and more on First Friday, December 5th at Thunder River Theatre. Not able to attend in person? Fear not... The auction will continue online through December 12th.

The first 100 people to register will receive a drink ticket.

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.

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.

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

Join Jill Scher to make window stars by folding colored wax paper to create geometric patterns of varying translucency. These stars are a lovely way to decorate and bring colorful light into your home for the holidays or give as gifts.

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.

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 am at the Third Street Center studio for a fun 50-minute class to explore every rhythm in movement and joy.