Community Calendar

Celebrate Octoberfest on the Mountain! Join us for four festive Saturdays filled with live music by The Alpine Echo Band, mouthwatering German-inspired food, and seasonal craft beers, all set against the stunning backdrop of fall colors in the Rockies.
Beyond the brews and brats, there’s fun for all ages with axe throwing, caricature artists, face painting, games, and more. Take a scenic gondola ride, explore our famous cave tours, and enjoy thrilling rides and attractions—all included with park admission.
Whether you’re here for the food, the music, or the mountain magic, Octoberfest at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is your go-to fall celebration!

What? Blessing of the Animals
When? Saturday, October 11 • 10:00–11:00 AM
Where? Colorado Animal Rescue (CARE), 2801 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs

Join TRUU at Colorado Animal Rescue (CARE) for a joyful outdoor celebration of our beloved animal companions. Bring your pets on leash (or in carriers) to receive an individual blessing, and we’ll also hold space to honor the memory of animals we’ve loved and lost. CARE staff will share about their mission, and shelter pets may join the gathering.

In partnership with CARE, we’ll also be collecting donations to support the animals in their care. Financial contributions are always welcome. High-need items include flat sheets, thin blankets, and new (or gently used) leashes and toys. Dog and cat treats are appreciated, and will also be shared with community members accessing CARE’s Pet Food Pantry. Any type of unopened pet food in its original packaging is also gratefully accepted.

Please bring your own chair if you’d like to sit during the service. Parking is available at CARE, the CMC Vet Tech Ranch, and the CMC Soccer Fields.

We’d love to share refreshments after the service—if you can, please bring some baked goods to contribute to the hospitality table.

Together, let’s celebrate the bonds of love and the interdependent web of life that connects us all.

Join this group for a friendly, open environment where you can explore all aspects of aging. Whether you’re sharing life experiences, tackling challenges, or simply seeking support, your voice drives our conversation. There’s no set curriculum - only topics you care about and the option to invite speakers who can bring fresh insights. Come connect, learn, and grow with others who truly understand the journey. All are welcome! RSVP by calling 970-963-2889.

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.

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.

Journey Home Animal Care Center presents Laugh Your Tail Off, our biggest fundraising event of the year!
Join us for a night of delicious meals and drinks provided by Miner's Claim, a silent auction, a live auction, AND live comedy from special guest Mike Winfield!
Contribute to helping animals in Western Garfield County, and have a delightful evening while you do so. Some of our adoptable animals will also be in attendance, and we'll announce them as the day gets closer!
Tickets are available NOW at: https://bit.ly/4ff7OJj
This event's Presenting Sponsors are Alpine Bank and Johnson Construction.

Haggard, Waylon, Dwight. A rich voice, the twang of electric guitar and steel, a rolicking piano and pulse of bass drums. Old songs, favorite songs, new songs. Played for the love of it all. For dancing, for singing along, at the dance hall, the party. Bringing everyone together. Western Colorado music.

The Highway 82 Band formed in 2018 with the band members Jeff Pogliano, vocals and acoustic guitar; Jesse Graber, bass and vocals; Dan Rosenthal, drums and vocals; and Eric Gross, keyboards and vocals. Carly Rose, vocals and flute, joined bringing a flair for fun, classic pop country. The addition of Frank Martin on guitar and lap steel has solidified the country sound for which they are known today. Highway 82 plays a blend of Classic Country, Country Rock and originals.

Opening September 8th at Main Street Gallery and The Framer, Ltd., see Playful Pottery by Shana Salaff. Her bold new dinnerware series brings painterly flair to everyday function. On display through October 25th, with a First Friday reception on October 3rd. Learn more at carbondaleclay.org.

Opening October 6th, CCC presents What the Clay Records | a 50-Year Retrospective by Frank McGuirk. This landmark exhibition surveys five decades of McGuirk’s ceramic practice, shaped by time, friendship, and place. On display through October 31st. Details at carbondaleclay.org.

Join us for a powerful service featuring Native scholar and author Steven T. Newcomb, co-founder of the Indigenous Law Institute and author of Pagans in the Promised Land. Newcomb will speak on what he calls the “Doctrine of Domination”—a system of oppression rooted in 15th-century church decrees that continues to shape legal and political realities for Indigenous Peoples today.

The service will be enriched with music by Woo Du-An, joined by Micha Schoepe and Paul Dankers, with Rita Marsh serving as Worship Associate. Together, we will reflect on the legacy of these teachings, honor Indigenous Peoples Day, and explore pathways of justice and healing.

All are welcome to this meaningful morning of truth-telling, music, and community.