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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

Rick French | rfrench@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Dad Season

Caitlin Causey | caitlin.causey@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Whitney Lockhart

AHHH, JUNE. The month when lawnmowers start cranking up with the sun, when

L AYO UT DESIGNER

hot backyard grills send plumes of meaty smoke wafting through the air, when cool-

Jayme Emery

ers packed tight with homemade snacks are lugged to picnic blankets in the park.

When long-forgotten garage projects are resurrected on late summer nights, and new baseball gloves are broken in on the front lawn, and kids with grass-stained knees beg to be tossed into the sunny air again, again, again.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Caitlin Causey, Finn Collier, Rick French CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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It’s Dad Season, y’all.

And since Roaring Fork Lifestyle devoted a special issue to local moms last year, we’re doing one for all the terrific dads out there this year. Father’s Day is June 20, and we’ve filled this issue with inspiration for making it a memorable one. Whether you’re a new dad with an infant at home, a grandfather with a gaggle of grandkids, or any kind of father-figure in a young person’s life, we hope you feel loved, appreciated, and celebrated this month.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 14 Father’s Day Eats Celebrate, Indulge, and Try Something Different This Year

20 For You, Pops Make Dad Feel Loved This Month with Gift Ideas From Six ColoradoBased Companies

24 Journey of Hope A Decade of One Moment’s FamilyCentered Approach to Healing After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

30 Dad’s Day Out As Summer Events Ramp Up This

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Month, There’s Something Fun Happening For Just About Every Dad

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Dandelion Day On May 8, the Carbondale community gathered under a sunny sky for the annual Dandelion Day event in Sopris Park. The festival celebrated spring and sustainability with live performances, speakers, artisans, environmental nonprofits, and other local groups in attendance. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROARING FORK LIFESTYLE

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1. KDNK Community Radio tent. | 2. Wilderness Workshop outreach tent. | 3. The Peyton’s Potion team offering natural cleaning solutions. | 4. Bumblebee with Senior Matters. | 5. Eggs and meat CSA sign-up with Dooley Creek Farm. | 6. Goods from The Whole Empanada. | 7. The Carbondale Heritage Garden Club tent.

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AROUND TOWN

DANCE INITIATIVE RESIDENCY WITH NETTA YERUSHALMY JUNE 21-26 Netta Yerushalmy is an award-winning dance artist who grew up in Israel and is now based in New York City. Her work aims to engage with audiences by imparting the sensation of things as they are perceived, not as they are known, and to challenge how meaning is attributed and constructed. During her company’s residency with Dance Initiative from June 21-26, they’ll be generating a complex trio that looks at multiplicity in movement forms.

Three events will be open to the public during the residency. At 5 p.m. on June 23 a film presentation of “Distant Dance Demonstration” and discussion will be held at Axkawa, followed by cocktail hour (no reserva-

Alder Park in New Castle. Their project was part of

tions necessary). From 6:15-8:15 p.m. on June 24, an

the girls' effort to earn the Bronze Award, the high-

all-levels community workshop will take place at The

est honor for Girl Scouts in 4th and 5th grades. The

Launchpad ($20). Last, at 7:30 p.m. on June 26 a live

girls built the recycling bins and designed the

outdoor performance will take place at the Thompson

signs as a way to educate their community about

Historic House ($25), followed by social hour at

the importance of animal species, wetlands, and

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human impact on the park’s pond.

performance at DanceInitiative.org/Residencies.

FUNDRAISER FOR GLENWOOD CANYON UNDERWAY The Grizzly Creek Fire of 2020 was a singular event, but restoration will be part of our community's identity for years to come. Just 10 days after the fire was ignited, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers launched the Glenwood Canyon Restoration Alliance, a collaboration of local government, non-profit, and business partners. A fundraising campaign with the goal of reaching $100,000 in donations is running through June 20.

Several community partners have already pledged funds. Alpine Bank is matching the first $25,000 dollar-for-dollar, Black Hills Energy has committed $12,000, and Western Colorado

Aspen Dance Connection (ADC) presents the

Also, many downtown Glenwood Springs busi-

Denver-based group Engage Movement Arts per-

nesses are giving five percent of their sales to the

forming "SHOES" at 7 p.m. on July 9, 10, and 11 at

effort during the first weekend of June. All proceeds

the Studio for Arts and Works (SAW) in Carbondale.

go to Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers's lead-

The family-friendly events will be held outdoors.

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MARKET UPDATE WHERE ARE THE SALES OCCURRING IN THE ROARING FORK VALLEY MARKET?

According to the Glenwood MLS in April 2021, new listings were up 28.4% for single family and 80% for townhouse/condo properties, year over year. Pending Sales increased 71.2% for single family homes and 135.3% for townhouse-condo properties. With fewer homes on the market, we are seeing multiple offers situations.

April YTD # of Home Sales

Carbondale • 18

It’s more important than ever to work with your Realtor to navigate the current market. Strong buyer demand and limited housing supply show no signs of easing soon, pointing to a continuation of this market trend through spring and into summer.

Basalt • 6 Glenwood • 23

The following analysis represents recent sales activity in the Aspen Glenwood MLS from 4/1/21 to 5/1/21 with prices starting from $750,000.

Carbondale & Redstone Neighborhood

Original List

Sold Price

% Sold/

Days on

Original

Market

Beds

Full

Half

Sq. Ft.

None

$6,950,000

$5,300,000

76%

175

6

5

0

$848.14

Aspen Equestrian

$2,070,000

$2,434,420

118%

165

4

4

1

$635.62

Coryell Ranch

$2,495,000

$2,275,000

91%

297

5

5

1

$354.53

River Valley Ranch

$1,879,000

$1,800,000

96%

154

5

4

1

$333.89

Gianinetti

$1,750,000

$1,765,000

101%

79

6

4

0

$399.05

River Valley Ranch

$1,849,000

$1,750,000

95%

173

4

3

1

$401.01

River Valley Ranch

$1,675,000

$1,676,000

100%

54

5

4

1

$356.37

River Valley Ranch

$1,485,000

$1,465,500

99%

76

4

3

1

$384.24

Aspen Equestrian

$1,450,000

$1,450,000

100%

147

4

3

1

$518.78

None

$1,475,000

$1,425,000

97%

84

2

2

0

$1,054.77

$995,000

$1,025,000

103%

65

2

0

0

$474.54

$1,040,000

$915,000

88%

67

5

5

0

$263.31

None Town Site Carbdonale

CARBONDALE APRIL PRICING TRENDS

Sold Price/

Bath Bath

Avg Sales Price YTD $2M $1,534,749

$1.5M $1,127,384 $1M

$865,717

$0.5 $0

2019

2020

2021

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NANCY EMERSON

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BILL BLANTON

CHRIS LAWRENCE

JACK PRETTI

PATTY BRENDLINGER

JESSICA MARKHAM

ADRIANNE RHEIN

BECKY CIANI

TESSA MAIZE

GABRIELLA SUTRO

ELISSA MARKOYA

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BASALT SINGLE FAMILY HOME AVERAGE SALES PRICE Original List

Sold Price

% Sold/

Days on

Original

Market

Beds

Full

Half

Bath Bath

April YTD

Sold Price/ Sq. Ft.

Crown Mountain Ranch

$4,150,000

$4,225,000

102%

181

4

4

1

$846.35

River Oaks

$1,525,000

$1,450,000

95%

169

3

2

1

$620.19

Willits

$1,450,000

$1,450,000

100%

3

4

4

1

$415.83

Elk Run

$1,295,000

$1,165,000

90%

91

5

4

1

$293.38

Basalt Mountain

$1,345,000

$1,075,000

80%

260

2

2

0

$732.79

Shadowrock

$1,085,000

$1,040,000

96%

22

4

3

1

$360.74

Blue Lake

$920,000

$947,000

103%

83

7

2

1

$213.87

Elk Run

$975,000

$929,000

95%

445

4

3

0

$331.08

Sopris Village

$929,000

$860,000

93%

83

4

3

0

$347.90

Shadowrock

$885,000

$852,500

96%

35

3

2

1

$372.76

Southside

$750,000

$750,000

100%

3

3

2

1

$357.31

$1,885,833 51.5% YOY

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Springridge

Original List

$1,295,000

Sold Price

$1,150,000

% Sold/ Original

Days on Market

89%

176

Beds

Full Half Bath Bath

5

4

1

$205.87

None

$1,250,000

$1,150,000

92%

144

5

4

1

$245.05

Springridge Reserve

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

100%

46

4

3

0

$385.59

$989,000

$986,500

100%

54

4

3

1

$278.83

$1,025,000

$985,000

96%

53

4

2

0

$341.30 $269.90

Springridge Westbank Ranch

GLENWOOD SPRINGS APRIL PRICING TRENDS

Sold Price/ Sq. Ft.

Sunlight View

$929,000

$929,000

100%

32

4

3

1

Oasis Creek

$899,000

$899,000

100%

73

4

3

1

$237.70

Canyon Creek

$935,000

$880,000

94%

316

3

1

1

$232.74

Park East

$869,000

$869,000

100%

52

5

4

1

$205.63

Park East

$837,500

$851,100

102%

34

3

2

0

$296.65

Westbank Mesa

$849,000

$830,000

98%

220

5

3

1

$219.98

Oasis Creek

$850,000

$824,000

97%

44

5

2

1

$264.44

Pinyon Mesa

$775,000

$775,000

100%

308

3

2

1

$287.14

South Add GWS

$775,000

$770,000

99%

60

4

3

0

$356.48

Avg Sales Price YTD $1M $0.75

$752,135 $649,725

$630,608

$0.50 $0.25 0.00

2019

2020

2021

Glenwood Featured Agents 970.928.9000

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FATH E R’ S DAY E AT S WHAT’S ON THE MENU FOR YOUR FAMILY THIS JUNE 20? Although the classic Father’s Day backyard BBQ is always a great choice for celebrating Dad and Granddad, it might be fun to mix things up a little and incorporate some new culinary treats throughout the day. Here are a few ideas to get you started—and who knows, maybe they’ll even become your new household traditions. Go big!

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BAGEL BRUNCH: An elegant self-serve platter in the middle of the table can be loaded with all the trimmings: everything bagels, cream cheese, lox or smoked salmon, slivered red onion, capers, rounds of ripe tomato, and a mound of fragrant fresh dill. Thinly sliced radishes, cucumbers, and avocado make a nice touch, too.

BACON BLOODY MARYS: Nothing

screams “party!” quite like an extravagant Bloody Mary laden with savory snacks.

Mix your cocktails and top with celery sticks, olives, cherry tomatoes, cornichons or dill pickle spears, grilled shrimp, pickled okra, parsley sprigs, lemon wedges, and of course, strips of fatty bacon.

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this crowd-pleasing dish. Plates of chips can be topped with melty cheese, meats (pulled pork, seasoned ground beef, or shredded chicken), jalapenos, salsas, sour cream, beans, black olives, sliced green onions, cilantro, sauteed squash, and guac. A lot of guac.

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MEGA SUNDAES: Satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth with over-the-top ice cream sundaes. Serve multiple varieties of ice cream alongside toppings like whipped cream, maraschino cherries, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies or candy bars, fresh berries, nuts, crushed peppermints, coconut, and chocolate or caramel drizzle.

BEER TASTING: Organize a sampling

station with Roaring Fork Valley and Colorado-made beers. Set them up from mild to most intense. If you have a few guest tasters in attendance, write up cards to detail each beer’s name, town of origin, and flavor profile. Offer simple nibbles like pretzels or crackers.

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BASALT Beautiful two-bedroom condo in downtown Basalt. Gorgeous finishes.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS Located in historic North Glenwood, one block away from Great natural light. Dine outside to the sound of the Frying Pan River. Just steps the grand old Hotel Colorado, a few blocks from the Hot Springs pool, and a hop, away to restaurants, shops, and galleries. WEB# RF169583 skip from restaurants and entertainment across the bridge. Close to everything, yet on a sleepy, quiet street, on a generous lot with plenty of parking.WEB# RF169743 2 BED | 2.5 BATH | $1,300,000 3 BED | 2 BATH | $600,000 Patty Brendlinger 970.379.5484 Ingrid Wussow 970.404.5105

CARBONDALE Gorgeous, spacious home tucked within a hidden enclave at the end of a cul-de-sac, close to Crystal River, walking path & a quick bike ride to schools and downtown. Great location! So many features a discriminating buyer will appreciate.WEB# RF169531

CARBONDALE This wonderful three-bedroom townhome in Hendrick Ranch is perfect for first time home buyers or empty nesters. Open kitchen, living, and dining room. Four full baths, one-car garage and two extra parking spaces add to the appeal of this cute townhome. WEB# RF169737

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CARBONDALE Quintessential Colorado Mountain living in Aspen Glen. This majestic home is situated on a large pond across from the 2nd fairway with room for everyone, this property is irreplaceable. WEB# RF169381 5 BED | 4 FULL, 2 HALF BATH | $2,590,000 Erin Bassett 970.309.3319

CARBDONALE Fabulous Location! Beautifully remodeled four-bedroom, three and a half bath home on large, landscaped corner lot across the street from public access to the Crystal River. Fenced back yard is an oasis with covered patio and irrigation water. Sopris View and space for RV parking.

WEB# RF169918 4 BED | 3.5 BATHS | $1,300,000 Nancy Emerson 970.704.3220

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A butterfly is released in memory of infant loss at One Moment's 2020 Walk For Hope.

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H O P E

EIGHT YEARS AGO THIS MONTH, MARCIA VILLARREAL AND HER HUSBAND GIL WELCOMED A DAUGHTER TO THE WORLD. “She was wrapped in blankets right away after she was born, and at the time we didn’t know whether she was a girl

and her husband were heartbroken, feeling alone, and struggling to make sense of their losses without much support.

or boy yet,” recalls Villarreal, already a mother to two boys

“At that time there were no resources in the valley that

and stepmom to a third. “We felt very thankful to be having

we could find to help us get through the pain,” she recalls.

another child at all, but we’d been hoping for a girl. So when

“Aside from paying for private counseling, there weren’t any

we met her for the first time, we felt so grateful. So blessed.”

groups or other services for parents in our situation. What

As happy as the family was after the baby’s birth, Villarreal

we needed was a community of people who understood

recognized the experience as a bittersweet one. Before her daughter—her last child—was born, she had suffered four miscarriages over the course of about six years.

what we were going through.”

Villarreal connected with a childhood friend, Amanda Emerson, who was also experiencing pregnancy loss.

“For our family, there was something that felt redemptive

Together they felt led to start a group for local families like

about our daughter’s birth after our losses,” she says. “But

theirs, providing support, education, and resources for heal-

we know that so many others never get that chance.”

ing. By August 2011 the group held its first public gathering,

Miscarriage is defined as the spontaneous loss of a preg-

and has been going strong ever since.

nancy before 20 weeks gestation. According to national

“We named it One Moment,” Villarreal recalls. “We

estimates, approximately 15 percent of known pregnancies in

wanted to encompass all situations, all emotions, all kinds

the U.S. will end this way—with even more likely happening in

of pregnancy-related losses. It’s the one moment you see

mothers unaware. The majority of miscarriages occur in the

the positive lines on the pregnancy test, or negative ones if

first trimester, as they are far less common beyond 12-13 weeks.

you’re struggling with infertility. The one moment you first

(The loss of a child after 20 weeks is known as stillbirth, which

see your baby on an ultrasound. The one moment they tell

occurs in about one percent of pregnancies nationwide.)

you there’s no heartbeat. The one moment you say hello and

In 2010, long before her daughter was born, Villarreal expe-

goodbye to your stillborn child. The days of being worry-

rienced two of her miscarriages during that calendar year. She

free are over once you experience a loss, so we wanted

A DECADE OF ONE MOMENT’S FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH TO HEALING AFTER PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS ARTICLE CAITLIN CAUSEY | PHOTOGRAPHY SIMPLY BLESSINGS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTINUED >

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JOURNEY OF HOPE (CONTINUED)

our name to reflect the ‘moments’ that

the years and been able to connect in

change your life forever.”

ways that are difficult to explain.” longer

In addition to the walk, One Moment

involved with One Moment, Villarreal has

Although

Emerson

is

holds separate monthly support meet-

stayed on, carrying the group toward its

ings for the Roaring Fork Valley and

10th anniversary this year. The organi-

Eagle River Valley communities. Villarreal

zation has expanded into a full-fledged

facilitates both, and they’re open to

501(c)3 nonprofit that provides numerous

anyone dealing with pregnancy-related

regular services to the community.

loss: mothers, fathers, siblings, or grand-

“We hold our Walk For Hope every

parents. She sends cards to families on

September, when families gather to

the anniversaries of babies’ deaths, and

honor and celebrate their babies who are

leaves care packages for newly grieving

no longer with them,” Villarreal says of

mothers and fathers at the hospital. As

the annual event now held at her family’s

a certified bereavement doula, Villarreal

property in Silt. “We’ve developed incred-

also attends the labor and delivery of

ible relationships with other parents over

stillbirth pregnancies. And sometimes, if

S A V E T H E

D A T E One Moment

10-Year Anniversary BBQ August 2021 {Date/Time TBD} News forthcoming on Facebook and One-Moment.org A father and his children at the 2020 Walk For Hope.

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no

Scene from One Moment's 2020 Walk For Hope.

parents wish, she engages her skills as a professional photographer

Moment, Villarreal says, is to help families like theirs find community

to capture images of the sensitive, fleeting minutes that families have

with others who know exactly what they’re going through.

together with their stillborn infants after delivery.

“At the Walk For Hope, at our monthly meetings—parents can

All of the services are donated and free of charge through One

look around and see others who understand how they’re feeling,”

Moment. One couple that Villarreal recently served, Jake and Whitney

she explains. “It’s not a club that any of us want to be in, but here we

Reddy, suddenly lost their full-term daughter Grace in August 2020.

are. You know that mom gets it, that dad gets it. And together we can

Villarreal got the call from staff, dropped everything and rushed to

all be a little less alone.”

Vail Health Hospital where they had delivered.

Despite how common pregnancy and infant loss is, cultural

"We were heartbroken and in complete shock," Whitney recalls.

taboos around the subject persist. Through personal experiences in

"We didn't know who Marcia [Villarreal] was, but she just came in

her work with One Moment over the past decade, Villarreal has seen

and immediately was such a sweet and comforting presence for us."

firsthand that families often feel isolated by societal discomfort with

Jake adds, "At the time we didn't understand how valuable it was to

the loss of a child; this compounds their private grief in many ways,

have Marcia there with us. Looking back, I think our healing journey

and can stifle the natural progression of mourning they should be

started there with her in the hospital." Villarreal gently helped the

entitled to express after loss.

Reddys take photos with baby Grace. Although the couple found it

She hopes that One Moment can offer them freedom from that iso-

difficult at the time, they say that they're now incredibly grateful for

lation through compassionate connection, support, and just plain love.

the images of their daughter.

“We want parents to have the hope of healing,” Villarreal says. “We

"Marcia will always have a place in my heart because of what she

want to help them smile again, feel joy again. We’re here for them as

did for us during that time," Whitney says. About a week after their

long as they need us, but we hope to let them set sail bravely on their

hospital visit, the Reddys drove to Silt to meet with the Villarreal

own journeys when they are ready.”

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TREND SETTER THE GOLDEN PUTTER

D a d ’s D ay Out AS SUMMER EVENTS RAMP UP THIS MONTH, THERE’S SOMETHING FUN HAPPENING FOR JUST ABOUT EVERY DAD

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Carbondale Arts hosts its first-ever golf tournament at River Valley Ranch from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 19. This isn’t your average tournament, though—expect alternative scoring options, arts-themed holes, prizes, and surprises! All proceeds benefit the Rosybelle bus and arts education programming. Tickets include food and a drink at Homestead Bar & Grill after the tournament. Register at CarbondaleArts.com.

The Glenwood Canyon Restoration Alliance (a partnership of numerous local entities led by Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers) has planned an ambitious calendar of events this summer to restore burned areas and help

ARTICLE CAITLIN CAUSEY

educate the public about wildfire impact. A full-day volunteer restoration project is slated for June 5, and guided morning hikes will be held June 6, 9, and 20. More are scheduled for July, August, and September. Full details are at GCRestorationAlliance.org.

GRIZZLY CREEK FIRE RESTORATION

ANY PARENT WILL TELL YOU IT’S BEEN A LONG, LOOONG YEAR DURING COVID. Although many have managed to find creative, safe ways to stay active and engaged during the pandemic, there’s still nothing like getting out for activities with other people like we used to do. This month, the valley’s beloved summer events are slowly coming back to life, and there are even a few new ones in the mix. If Dad’s itching to get out of the house, send him to one of these community happenings in June. Just be mindful of current Covid guidelines—you know the drill—and make sure Mom gets some time to herself, too!

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On June 12, Carbondale Parks & Recreation and Sunlight

SNOWMASS RODEO

Mountain Resort will hold this first-annual sprint triathlon

Every Wednesday night starting June 23, the Snowmass

featuring swimming, biking, and trail running through

Rodeo kicks off at 7:30 p.m. in Snowmass Village. Events

our beautiful valley. Beginning with laps at the John M.

include all the classics: a Grand Entry, bareback riding,

Fleet Pool in Carbondale, participants will then bike Main

team roping, barrel racing, bull riding, and of course,

Street, Thompson Creek Road, Dry Park, and Four Mile

saddle bronc riding. Grab a “cowboy dinner” prepared by

Road before running the Babbish Gulch trail system at

Conundrum Catering (think ribs or pulled pork plus sides)

Sunlight. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits. Register ($75)

and enjoy the show. Tickets ($25) are available at the gate

at TriSignUp.com.

or online at SnowmassRodeo.org.

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This special fundraiser for the kids’ career development and financial literacy nonprofit Youthentity will be enjoyed from the comfort of home this year. Career Academy chefs will prepare a spectacular multi-course meal that can be ordered individually or for a small group. Dinners are available for pick-up on June 23 and 24. A virtual auction will also be held. Meals feature gourmet bread, hors d’oeuvres, soup & salad, mains, sides, and desserts.

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some Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) June Experience performances on June 25, 26, and 27. Artists include the fantastic New Orleans Road Revue featuring Dumpstaphunk, George Porter Jr., and John Cleary.

Catch them at one of two 6 p.m. three-course dinner shows at the Hotel Jerome ($250) for a sensational night out. Visit JazzAspenSnowmass.org for tickets and the complete June Experience lineup.

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A GUIDED FLY FISHING TRIP WITH YOUR SON. My son, Trevor, and I recently decided to take advantage of the skill and guidance of Ryan Davis from Hookers Fly Shop in Glenwood Springs for a full day of fishing fun on the Roaring Fork.

As usual, Trevor scored a couple nice rainbows first, and then the bragging and ribbing started. A smile on his face, he lifted an 18-inch trout to the camera and said, “Game on old man." (Me. Ha.) His smile was short-lived because his Dad then hooked up something that took a deep run downstream. Ryan coached me to keep the fish out of the deep swift water and turn him back to the boat. Fifteen minutes later,

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I brought it to the side of the boat and dipped in the net: a 24-inch, five to six pound rainbow trout. Then it was my turn to face the camera with biggest smile I could muster.

Trev and I boated about 10-12 nice rainbows and browns each that day--catch and release, of course. It was tremendously fun.

If you haven’t done a guided trip before, this summer will be the perfect time to give it a shot. Invite the kids to join, and maybe even

My son with a nice catch. Too

show them that Dad's still got it.

bad his Dad still beat him.

Rick French is publisher of Roaring Fork Lifestyle. He is a father of four and granddad of five.

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