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August Events
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Friday, August 01

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Day
Youth ages 8 years and up explore the caves and the rides at Glenwood Caverns; finish at the Carbondale Pool. Leaves from the Carbondale Recreation Center at 8 am, returns at 4 pm. Bring a lunch, change of clothes and water. $40. 704.4115 www.carbondalegov.org.


Gotta Move
Children ages 1-7 (with an adult), will discover the basics of beat, melody and rhythm with All Valley Music Together. In Classroom 1 on the Aspen Music Festival and School campus at 10:30 am. Free. 205.5071 www.aspenmusic.org.


Snowmass Massive Music*
5th Annual mountain music weekend includes major national acts performing on the Fanny Hill stage. Free. 1.800.SNOWMAS www.snowmassvillage.com.


Saturday, August 02

American Crown Circus*
Sponsored by the Town of Carbondale, at North Face Park today through Monday. 963.1890 www.carbondale.com.


Family Theatre Festival
Annual fundraiser for Theatre Aspen School features live performances, music, games, House of Bounce, food, prizes, dunk tank, storytellers, clowns, and more. 11 am-3 pm. $10. 925.9313, ext. 5 www.theatreaspen.org.


Snakes Alive!
For ages 8-10 at Rock Bottom Ranch, 11 am-3:30 pm. $40 members, $50 non-members. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org.


Trout Tales and Scales
For children ages 7-8 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 10 am-2 pm. $30 members, $40 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.


Mountain Masterpieces Arts Fair*
40 artists showcase beautiful works of art on the Snowmass Village mall today and Sunday. Free. 1.800.SNOWMAS www.snowmassvillage.com.



Sunday, August 03

Fame: The Musical
Gottlieb Bartley Productions presents this play with a cast of fifty local kids aged 5 to 11 on Fanny Hill at 7:00 pm. Bring a blanket and a picnic. Kids $12, Adults $15. 927.0555 www.snowmassvillage.com.


Monday, August 04

Aspen Theatre Summer Camps*
Beginner through advanced camps for ages 5-18 begin today and continue through August 15. Call for camp, cost and scholarship information. 925.9313, ext. 5 www.theatreaspen.org.


Farm and Wilderness Camp*
For ages 8-10 at Rock Bottom Ranch, today through Friday, August 8, 9 am-3 pm. $195 members, $225 non-members. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org.


Fairies, Flowers and Fun Camp*
For 4th and 5th graders today through Friday. Games, crafts and exploring magical landscapes. Call for times and cost. Juliana: 963.1960 www.waldorfschoolrf.com.


Earthbeat Summer Music Camp*
Vocal music camp for ages 5-13, today through Friday, August 8, 9 am-3:30 pm at Basalt Middle School. $50. 618.8103.


Muddy Buddies*
For ages 5 and 6 at Rock Bottom Ranch, today and tomorrow, 10 am-2 pm. $55 members, $65 non-members. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org.


Snakes Alive
For children ages 5-7 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 12-3:30pm. $35 members, $45 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.


Tuesday, August 05

A.R.O.C.K.
Youth ages 8-13 can rock climb on Independence Pass with Aspen Expeditions; technical equipment provided. Leaves from the Red Brick Recreation Center in Aspen at 8:45 am, returns at 4 pm. $95. 920.5140 www.aspenrecreation.com.


Learn to Swim*
Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center through August 28. Levels 1 and 2, 5:15-6:00 pm, Levels 3 and 4, 6:15-7:00 pm. $100/child. 922-2240 www.snowmassrecreation.com.


Parent and Child Aquatics*
Ages 6 months to 5 years and their parents, at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center, Tuesday and Thursdays through August 14, 5:30-6 pm. $50/child. 922-2240 www.snowmassrecreation.com.


August Clay Exploration*
For all ages, Tuesdays-Saturdays, today through August 23 at the Carbondale Clay Center from 9:30 am-noon. $155 for any 5 days. 963-CLAY www.carbondaleclay.org.


Snakes Alive
For children ages 8-10 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 11 am-3:30 pm. $40 members, $50 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.


Wednesday, August 06

Farm and Wilderness Camp*
For ages 6 and 7 at Rock Bottom Ranch, today through Wednesday, August 8, 9 am-3 pm. $130 members, $145 non-members. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org.


Owl Prowl
For children ages 5 to 6 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 10 am-2 pm. $30 members, $40 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.


Safety Day
The Carbondale Police Department will teach children ages 3-5 about stranger danger, plus fire and bicycle safety. Bring your bike and helmet. At the Carbondale Recreation Center from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Bring a lunch. $10. 704.4115 www.carbondalegov.org.


Crystal River Fish Hatchery Tour
Guided tour of the fish hatchery in Carbondale. 5:30 pm. Free. Registration required. 927.1290 www.roaringfork.org.


Teen Summer Reading Event
Songwriting with Kathy Moser at Carbondale Town Hall at 1 pm. Sponsored by the Gordon Cooper Library. Free. 963-2889 www.garfieldlibraries.org.


Weeknight Sk8 Lessons
For all ages with board and helmet, pads strongly recommended. Beginners 5-6:15 pm, Intermediates 6:15-7:30 pm, at the Carbondale Skate Park. 704.4116 www.carbondalegov.org.


Basalt Summer Music Series
The Basalt Chamber of Commerce presents Borderdrive at Triangle Park in Willits Town Center, 5:30 to 8 pm. Free. 927.4031 or www.basaltchamber.com.


Thursday, August 07

Climb a Fourteener
Aspen Youth Center field trip for youth in 4th-12th grades. $70. Call for times. 544.4130 www.aspenyouthcenter.org.


Focus! Digital Nature Photography Workshop*
For children ages 10-13 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, today and tomorrow, 10 am-4 pm. $110 members, $125 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.


Great American Taxi
Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series Concert on Fanny Hill, rock/folk/reggae/funk style. Food, beverages and Family Fun Zone available. 6 pm. Free. 1.800.SNOWMAS www.snowmassvillage.com.


Friday, August 08

Colorado National Monument and Bananas Fun Park
Youth ages 8 and up explore the Monument and then have 3 hours of fun at Bananas. Leaves from the Carbondale Recreation Center at 8 am, returns at 5 pm. Bring a lunch, change of clothes and water. $45. 704.4115 www.carbondalegov.org.


Snowmass G3*
New event featuring riders vying against gravity in challenging downhill and Super D races for the Mountain States Cup Series today through Sunday. Free. 970.333.1159 www.rasemsc.com.


Tot Shabbat and Picnic*
Join families from the Aspen Jewish Congregation at the Tot Lot Park in Aspen for a family-friendly Shabbat service with music, games and stories. Any family is welcome. 6 p.m. Free. 925-8245 or www.jewishaspen.com.


Snowmagical Family Fun Fest*
27th Annual weekend of events for kids of all ages with some of Colorado’s best magicians and performers. Free. 1.800.SNOWMAS www.snowmassvillage.com.


Human Rights Tour
A day filled with local and global thoughts and free trade, spiced up with CCAH’s own creativity. A locally-made fashion show, a recycled art exhibition, green information booths, and Summer of Music performer Aphrodesia at Sopris Park. Free. 963.1680 www.carbondalearts.com.


Saturday, August 09

Family Farm Day
For families with children ages 5 and up at Rock Bottom Ranch, 9-11:30 am, $15 adults, $10 kids. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org.


Family Gardening Day
Everyone is welcome to come and garden with Rock Bottom Ranch, 1-4 pm. Free. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org.


Nature’s Tricksters
For children ages 7 to 8 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 10 am-2 pm. $30 members, $40 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.


Monday, August 11

Parent and Child Aquatics*
For ages 6 months to 5 years and their parents, at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center, Mondays and Wednesdays through August 20, 10-10:30 am. $50/child. 922-2240 www.snowmassrecreation.com.


Exploring Around*
For ages 5 and 6 at Rock Bottom Ranch, today through Friday, August 15, 9 am-1 pm. $150 members, $175 non-members. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org.


Farmyard Fun
For ages 7 and 8 at Rock Bottom Ranch, 10 am-2 pm. $30 members, $40 non-members. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org.


Learn to Swim*
Monday through Thursday at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center through August 21. Levels 1 and 2, 10-10:45 am, Levels 3 to 5, 9:00-9:45 am. $100/child. 922-2240 www.snowmassrecreation.com.


Survival Skills*
Overnight experience for children ages 10 to 13 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, today 10 am through tomorrow at 4 pm. $120 members, $135 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.


Woods, Wetlands and Wildlife Camp*
For 4th and 5th graders today through Friday. Games, hiking, swimming and exploring valley habitats. Call for times and cost. Juliana: 963.1960 www.waldorfschoolrf.com.


Tuesday, August 12

A.R.O.C.K.
Youth ages 14-18 can rock climb on Independence Pass with Aspen Expeditions; technical equipment provided. Leaves from the Red Brick Recreation Center in Aspen at 8:45 am, returns at 4 pm. $95. 920.5140 www.aspenrecreation.com.


Busy Bugs
For ages 5 and 6 at Rock Bottom Ranch, 10 am-2 pm. $30 members, $40 non-members. 927.6760 www.aspennature.org.


Wednesday, August 13

Lights! Camera! Action! A Closer Look at Digital Photography*
For teens ages 14-16 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, today through Friday, August 15, 10 am-4 pm. $145 members, $165 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.


Tracking Mysteries
For children ages 5 to 6 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 10 am-2 pm. $30 members, $40 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.


Basalt Summer Music Series
The Basalt Chamber of Commerce presents the Strolling Scones at Lions Park in downtown Basalt, 5:30-8 pm. Free. 927.4031 www.basaltchamber.com.


Thursday, August 14

Elitch Gardens in Denver
Aspen Youth Center field trip for youth in 4th-12th grades. $70. Call for times. 544.4130 www.aspenyouthcenter.org.


West Snowmass Creek Hike
Day hike for 9-14 year olds in West Snowmass Creek. Leaves from the Glenwood Springs Community Center at 8 am, returns at 4 pm. Bring lunch and water. Free, register by August 7. 384.6301 www.glenwoodrec.com.


Robben Ford
Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series Concert on Fanny Hill, blues guitarist. Food, beverages and Family Fun Zone available. 6 pm. Free. 1.800.SNOWMAS www.snowmassvillage.com.


Friday, August 15

Whitewater Rafting and Carbondale Recreation Center
Youth ages 8 years and up can raft the Colorado beginning at Shoshone and then play at the Carbondale Recreation Center and Pool. Leaves from the Carbondale Recreation Center at 8 am, returns at 4 pm. Bring a lunch, bathing suit, change of clothes and water. $45. 704.4115 www.carbondalegov.org.


Gotta Move
Children ages 1-7 (with an adult), will discover the basics of beat, melody and rhythm with All Valley Music Together. In Classroom 1 on the Aspen Music Festival and School campus at 10:30 am. Free. 205.5071 www.aspenmusic.org.


Basalt River Days*
11th annual festival sponsored by the Basalt Chamber of Commerce starts today at 5 pm. Continues through Saturday at 9 pm. Basalt Half Marathon, parade, pancake breakfast, children’s games, booths and family entertainment. Headliners are Wendy Woo, Big Daddy Lee and the Kingbees and the Last Minute String Band. Free. 927.4031 www.basaltchamber.com.


Saturday, August 16

Eagle Excitement
For children ages 7-8 at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, 10 am-2 pm. $30 members, $40 non-members. 925.5756 www.aspennature.org.


Library Duck Pond
Stop by the Basalt Regional Library and pick a duck to win a prize, 10 am-2 pm. This is also the last day to collect Summer Reading Program prizes. Free. 927.4311 www.basaltrld.org.


Festival Las Americas
All day festival beginning at 11 am in Sopris Park in Carbondale celebrating the culture of Las Americas with food, craft and activity booths, and entertainment. Sponsored by Club Rotario. Free. 963.1890 www.carbondalegov.org.


Sunday, August 17

Decorate Our Deck Day
At the Basalt Pool. 927-4799 www.basaltexpressrec.org/pool.


Weekend Sk8 Lessons
For all ages with own board and helmet, pads strongly recommended. Beginners 9-10:30 am, Intermediates 10:30 am-noon, at Carbondale Skate Park. 704.4116 www.carbondalegov.org.


Monday, August 18

Sports Camp*
Week-long camp for 6-12 year olds. Today through Friday, 9 am-5 pm at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. $130 GWS residents, $165 non-residents. 384.6301 www.glenwoodrec.com.


Wednesday, August 20

Weeknight Sk8 Lessons
For all ages, with own board and helmet, pads strongly recommended. Beginners, 5-6:15 pm, Intermediates, 6:15-7:30 pm, at Carbondale Skate Park. 704.4116 www.carbondalegov.org.


Basalt Summer Music Series
The Basalt Chamber of Commerce presents Jan Garrett and JD Martin at Triangle Park in Willits Town Center, 5:30-8 pm. Free. 927.4031 www.basaltchamber.com


Friday, August 22

Difficult Creek Trail Hike
For all ages. Leaves from the Basalt Rec House at 10 am, returns at 4 pm. Bring backpack, food, water and good hiking shoes. $25. 927.8214 www.basaltexpressrec.org.


Ropes Course
Youth ages 8 years and up can spend a full day at the ropes course at the Aspen School for the Deaf. Leaves from the Carbondale Recreation Center at 8 am, returns at 4 pm. Bring a change of clothes and water. $50. 704.4115 www.carbondalegov.org.


Saturday, August 23

Mountain Madness/Carbondale Cup 2008
Intermediate ($20) , Advanced ($20) and Sponsored ($30) skate board competition for skaters of all ages at the Carbondale Skate Park. Registration 8 am, contest at 10 am. Entrance fee includes t-shirt. 704.4116 www.carbondalegov.org.


Blues, Brews and BBQ
Annual afternoon/evening street fest in downtown Carbondale sponsored by KDNK, starting at 3 pm. Free. 963.0139 www.kdnk.org.


Wednesday, August 27

Basalt Summer Music Series
The Basalt Chamber of Commerce presents The Redtones at Lions Park in downtown Basalt, 5:30-8 pm. Free. 927.4031 or www.basaltchamber.com


Friday, August 29

Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival*
Labor Day weekend music festival runs today through Monday and features major headliners such as Bob Dylan, Widespread Panic, John Fogerty and Dwight Yoakam. $48 to $150. 920.4996 www.jazzaspen.org.
 
   
 
 
 


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