Community Calendar

Karaoke at Rock Island Every Saturday! Get in touch with your inner rock star. Take it out of the shower and on to the stage! This is your time to shine!

Local author, journalist, and naturalist Paul Andersen has been telling Aspen’s story for more than four decades, chronicling how one small mountain town became a laboratory for big humanist ideas. In his recent book, Dr. Schweitzer at the Birth of the Aspen Idea, Andersen revisits the summer of 1949, when Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Albert Schweitzer came to Aspen for the Goethe Bicentennial and offered his now-legendary call to “Reverence for Life.” Seventy-five years later—amid climate crisis, political polarization, and compassion fatigue—Paul invites us to explore how Schweitzer’s ethic of deep respect for all beings might guide our choices, our communities, and our care for the earth right now. Drawing on vivid local history, global perspective, and his own lifelong engagement with Aspen’s evolving “Idea,” he will weave story and reflection into a conversation about moral courage, empathy, and what it means to build a life—and a town—rooted in service. Come meet one of the valley’s most thoughtful voices and rediscover why Schweitzer’s message still has the power to unsettle, inspire, and lovingly call us back to our best selves.

The Valley Visual Art Show (VVAS) is always our first exhibition of the new year, and one of the longest-standing community art shows committed to showing the work of local artists. VVAS began in 1980 as a venue for local artists to share their artwork with the public. This exhibition is a great opportunity for artists new to the area, as well as emerging and established artists.

Join us for the opening reception Friday, January 23 from 5-7pm. VVAS will be on display through February 26. The gallery is open weekdays 10am-5pm.

The Valley Visual Art Show (VVAS) is always our first exhibition of the new year, and one of the longest-standing community art shows committed to showing the work of local artists. VVAS began in 1980 as a venue for local artists to share their artwork with the public. This exhibition is a great opportunity for artists new to the area, as well as emerging and established artists.

Join us for the opening reception Friday, January 23 from 5-7pm. VVAS will be on display through February 26. The gallery is open weekdays 10am-5pm.

Raising a Reader- Aspen to Parachute invites you to our "Little Red Bag Club" for parents and their 0-5 year old children who are not enrolled in school. Join us for a weekly hour of story time, activities and snacks. These classes support brain development and social skills, and are led in Spanish.

Raising a Reader- Aspen to Parachute te invita a nuestro club de Bolsitas Rojas, diseñado para padres de familia y peques entre los 0 y 5 años de edad que aún no estén inscritos en la escuela. Acompáñanos durante una hora semanal con cuentos, actividades y refrigerios. ¡Estas clases respaldan el desarrollo cerebral y las aptitudes sociales de los peques y se dirigen en español!

This program is for children in grades 1st - 4th who want to practice their reading skills by reading one of their favorite books to a dog! Each child will have 15 minutes of time to read with their canine friend. Registration is required and each child will have an email reminder the day before. Click here to register for a 15 minute session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paws-to-read-tickets-1617597360249

Este programa es para personitas cursando entre el 1er y el 4º grados con interés en practicar sus aptitudes de lectura… ¡leyéndole uno de sus libros preferidos a un perro! Cada peque contará con 15 minutos de tiempo para leer con su amiguito canino. Se requiere de una inscripción previa y cada peque recibirá un recordatorio por correo electrónico un día antes del evento. Haz clic aquí para inscribirte en una sesión de 15 minutos: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paws-to-read-tickets-1617597360249 El programa será facilitado en inglés.

A presentation by: Madeline Baker, Invasive Species Specialist at Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Aquatic Nuisance Species are more than just a minor inconvenience! Learn how a zebra mussel infestation's detrimental effects can impede water conveyance on Colorado's western slope. Updates will be provided on CPW's latest sampling results and subsequent containment measures, as well as what partners and citizens can do to support these efforts and stop the spread. Everybody has a role to play when it comes to being a Pain in the ANS!

This Roaring Fork Conservancy Program is part of the Brooksher Watershed Institute. Additional details may be found here: https://www.roaringfork.org/events

Registration is required as seating is limited. Please register here: https://www.roaringfork.org/events/watershed-institute-january-27/

Una presentación de: Madeline Baker, especialista en especies invasivas de Colorado Parks and Wildlife

¡Las Especies Acuáticas Molestas (ANS, por sus siglas en inglés) son más que una pequeña incomodidad! Aprende cómo es que los efectos negativos de una infestación de mejillones cebra pueden impedir la canalización eficiente del agua en la vertiente occidental del estado de Colorado. Se proveerán actualizaciones en referencia a los últimos resultados de las muestras tomadas por CPW y las medidas de control subsecuentes, al igual que información sobre las medidas que tanto colaboradores como ciudadanos pueden tomar para respaldar estos esfuerzos y evitar la propagación. Todas las personas en el estado tenemos un papel que jugar para resolver esta situación.

Este programa de Roaring Fork Conservancy es parte del Brooksher Watershed Institute. Detalles adicionales pueden encontrarse aquí: https://www.roaringfork.org/events

Se requiere una inscripción previa puesto que el espacio es limitado. Por favor, inscríbete aquí: https://www.roaringfork.org/events/watershed-institute-january-27/

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

Service Above Self
Rotary is proud to welcome you to our global community of more than 1.4 million men and women in 46,000+ clubs dedicated to building a better world. By adding your skills, experience, and enthusiasm to the Rotary Club of Carbondale, you can make a positive impact in our community, and beyond!

Through the Rotary community, you can exchange ideas and build lifelong friendships with like-minded people. Take advantage of the resources and activities available through your club, district, and Rotary International to make your experience with Rotary both rewarding and fun.

Founded in 1905 (Rotary History), Rotarians are engaged citizens, business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives.

The Valley Visual Art Show (VVAS) is always our first exhibition of the new year, and one of the longest-standing community art shows committed to showing the work of local artists. VVAS began in 1980 as a venue for local artists to share their artwork with the public. This exhibition is a great opportunity for artists new to the area, as well as emerging and established artists.

Join us for the opening reception Friday, January 23 from 5-7pm. VVAS will be on display through February 26. The gallery is open weekdays 10am-5pm.