Here’s your community calendar for Saturday October 1st, underwritten by the Mount Sopris Rotary Club, meeting every Thursday at noon at Mi Casita in Carbondale. Rotary, service above self.
Today is Potato Day, the longest-running annual community event in Carbondale. Since 1909, local farming and ranching families have kept the tradition alive. Events include a parade at 10:30, BBQ, live music starting at 11:30, farm market, and kids’ activities. KDNK is hosting our annual record sale with vinyl, CDs and stereo equipment from 9am to 3pm next to the stage in Sopris Park. The Recreation Department will operate a bounce house from 11am to 1pm.
The second to last Aspen Saturday Market of the season is today from 8:30am to 3pm.
Carbondale Homeless Assistance is having a Book Sale in the Amore Realty parking lot off Main Street from 9am to 4. All proceeds help the homeless.
The Great Ski and Snowboard Swap runs from 9am to 5 at Orrison Distributing in Glenwood.
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park kicks off their Mountain Fall Festival from noon to 5.
At 3, get a native perspective on the exploitation of indigenous lands at the Carbondale Library. The Roaring Fork Fire Circle presents a roundtable discussion with Chief Ottaway, Roland McCook, tribal elder from the Northern Ute people. The conversation will include Native American history, Indian law, and the Dakota Pipeline protests.
English in Action hosts its annual Fiesta de Tamales from 5 to 8 pm at Eagle Crest Nursery in El Jebel. The fundraiser supports English in Action’s mission to help adults learn English, buidling cross-cultural bridges to promote a more cohesive community. Admission includes a homemade tamale and pupusa dinner, with entertainment by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklorico and local salsa dancers, a DJ, pinatas for the kids and prize drawings. More info at EnglishInAction.org.
Glenwood Vaudeville has Dinner Theatre at 6.
Logan Brothers play K Seas Wing House in Glenwood at 6.
Josefina Mendez, Tim Fox and Mark Johnson play Heather’s in Basalt at 6:30.
Marble Distilling hosts Comedy Night with Jon Laster from New York City at 7.
Brad Vierheller plays piano at Riviera Supper Club in Glenwood at 7.
Thunder River Theatre opens its new season this weekend with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at 7:30.
Todd Johnson & Breaking Blues play Glenwood Springs Brew Garden at 8:30 for Oktoberfest.
The Sky Hotel in Aspen is hosting their own comedy night, also featuring Jon Laster, at 9:30.
Roots reggae band Politiculture from Boulder plays Belly Up Aspen at 10.
Looking ahead…
Meatless Monday, Aspen Tree & The Humane Society host the Aspen Fall Festival tomorrow from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Cozy Point Ranch in Snowmass. There will be adoptable dogs from Aspen Animal Shelter, panel discussions, farm animal tours, yoga and family-friendly events.
