JULY 2018 - Mountain Parent Magazine

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In this Issue LI FE & LE A R N I N G 7 9

. . . . Local Spotlight: Ascendigo . . . . Strategies for Summer Reading

TOO LBOX

10 . . . . Babysitter Trainings 11 . . . . The Gift of Boredom

H E A LTH & W E LLN E SS

13 . . . . Sleep and Mom's Health 16 . . . . How to Tell If Your Child Needs Glasses

H O M E LI FE 17 20 22 24

. . . . DIY: Club House . . . . Mermaid and Pirate Party . . . . Gear Review: Campers . . . . Around the Table: Backyard Grilling

FE AT U R E S 28 30 32 34 36

. . . . In the Family Business - The Red Rock Diner . . . . Lemonade Day . . . . Across the Garden Gate . . . . Staying in Gear . . . . Dirty Boots - The Carbondale Rodeo

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D E A R R E A DE R S IMAGINE THE WORLD of the next generation. There will be changes that we could actually never imagine. Much, though, will stay the same. Very much. The core tenants of parenthood won't change. The next generation will love their kids, our grandkids, beyond measure. They will strive to give their kids a leg up, a competitive edge, a moral compass. And hopefully for them, there will be plenty of hugs and laughter along the way to temper the daily grind of their generation's challenges, whatever those may be.

We welcomed a baby girl to our family in May and are still counting our many blessings for her. What an angel! In the process of being sluggishly pregnant with this big angel, then delivering this big angel, then trying to feed this big angel, I've been counting the many resources that my generation benefits from. My Mom's generation and Grandma Byrd's generation didn't have the resources, tools and teams that my family was so lucky to work with recently.

They definitely did not have a lactation consultant waiting in their recovery room or a masseuse rubbing their shoulders as part of their delivery! Let me share a few thank you's to the team that made our experience so wonderful. First, the team at Valley View Hospital's Family Birthplace and Women's Health provided unparalleled service and knowledge. Nurse Jess and Dr. Halliwell, you are both unbelievably good at your jobs. Secondly, Carbondale Lactation. Meghan, without your knowledge and after-hours support, we would not be breastfeeding successfully. Third, Carbondale Family Dental. Dr. Nardecchia, your team came in on a Saturday and corrected a very bad tongue tie on our 3-day-old baby, enabling her to eat well. The list goes on and on. Our generation of parents, especially in this valley, has an abundance of resources which rivals any metropolis.

Our goal at Mountain Parent is connect you, the reader, with these local resources. We hope to bring forward the insights from our parent's generation and the new ideas from our generation, shining a spotlight on the wonder of parenting. This issue is overflowing with contacts and expertise from locals. We hope you find it useful and beautiful.

Sincerely, Lauren Suhrbier, Publisher

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I HAVE A SECRET LOVE – words. Words sewn together in conversation, the opposite of small talk, beyond How are you? Fine. I love stories, musings, ideas. Yet in my daily flurry of work and family and racing from here-to-there and back-again, even my closest friends and I may at times exchange little outside the language of emojis. Let’s agree that it takes a certain mutual (perhaps even telepathic) understanding to get the situational irony of an artfully placed thumbs up. But let’s give ourselves more credit. And more time.

One unanticipated bonus of my work with Mountain Parent since January has been the opportunity it gives me to talk in depth with those I've interviewed. (Helena, Graham, Jennifer, Corey, Barbara Rose, Marty, Heather, Michaela and Naomi – thank you) And to collaborate on stories (Ami, Dave, Lindsey, Alice, Joni, Gabe, Pam, Susan, Lydia, Tammy, Chris, and Jerilyn – with gratitude.) Plus those I've tapped for info (every local school administrator with the generous and energetic help of the magnificent Kelsy Been + 8 local gardeners / farmers. I've counted on 31 directors of children’s summer / after school programs whose work peppers these pages). You’ve given me your time. And with these moments comes something even more precious – understanding – of each other, of our community, of ourselves.

As we shed the hurried energy of the end-of-school year, and settle into these days of summer, I hope (as Barbara Rose Balock tells us on pages 11-12) to slow down. Way, way down. Let’s slow down together. Take Mountain Parent to the pool, or the river, or a lake (really, any water will do) and soak up the stories our writers share on these pages. Luxuriate in an hour of stillness. Have some lemonade. Fire up the grill. Let’s claim one heaping slice of Summer, and take this time to pause, ask, and listen.

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CONTRIBUTORS

JONI GOODWYN EARLY CHILDHOOD NETWORK

Joni Goodwin has worked in the early childhood profession in the Roaring Fork Valley for over 30 years in various early childhood roles. Most recently she became Executive Director for Early Childhood Network. She also teaches early childhood education courses through Colorado Mountain College.

She has an MA in Early Childhood and along with her passion for early childhood she loves to be outdoors hiking and motorcycle riding with her husband. Joni raised two sons in the valley and has a foster son who just graduated from high school. www.earlychildhoodnet.org

LINDSEY DEFRATES

Lindsay DeFrates lives and writes in Glenwood Springs when she is not exploring the mountains or floating the river with her husband and three kids. She can be reached at www.roaringforkwriter.com.

DR. ALICE KANIFF DDS, DABDSM/ OWNER OF ASPEN DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE

Alice Kaniff attended Loyola University School of Dentistry and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. For over 20 years, she has been using oral appliance therapy to treat mild to severe snoring and sleep apnea. She raised three children, two of whom graduated Basalt High School.

Alice practiced dentistry in the suburbs of Chicago for 20 years; before she served as a LT. COL, at the USAFA Cadet Dental Clinic, in Colorado Springs. Her Dental Sleep Medicine Practice of 16 years in the Roaring Fork Valley has just moved from Basalt to Carbondale. She also has offices in Colorado Springs.

When she isn’t treating patients or lecturing, she volunteers for AVSC and loves to ski and ride horses. Learn more about Alice's work at www.snorefreebedroom.com

DAVID KODAMA KENICHI WOODWORKING

David grew up in Toronto, Canada and moved to Whistler, BC where he spent much of his early adulthood working as an installer for a high end cabinet shop.

He now lives in Carbondale with his wife Zuleika and son Hosa. He operates Kenichi Woodworking, designing and fabricating creative, modern custom furniture and accessories. Specializing in wood and steel, all of their products are handcrafted in Carbondale, CO. Great care, love and soul go into everything they make.

Their products are of the highest quality and built to the highest of standards. www.kenichiwoodworking.com

PAM PORTER CREATIVE FLOW STUDIO

Pam Porter has her master’s degree in Art Education, and teaches art classes through her after-school program and her summer Mermaid Art & Swim Camps and Art Dates in Carbondale through the Creative Flow Studio. www.thecreativeflowstudio.com

BARBARA ROSE BALOCK

Barbara Rose Balock has worn many hats while raising her daughters Calla and Ursula Ostrander. She was a pioneer parent at the Shining Mountain Waldorf School in Boulder.

After moving to Carbondale, she taught handwork and parenting workshops at WSRF. She served as the Director of Student Services for the North American Lifeways Early Childhood Training Program. After many years in the Roaring Fork Valley, she now lives with her husband Arnie in Paonia.

The team of Crocker & Viall prides itself on values, integrity and a collaborative work ethic. Whether you are searching for your next home or simply the best picnic spot on the river, Corey and Monica can make your Roaring Fork Valley experience one you will never forget.

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SPOTLIGHT

STORIES

A SC E N D I GO: CH A N GI N G L I V E S I N T H E AU T ISM WO R L D ON E W EEK AT A T I M E

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SUMMER CAMP SUSAN LINDEN Ascendigo, Carbondale

“I never thought Olivia would be doing these things. I started crying when I saw all of these kids like her floating down the river,” Julie said. At the end of the camp day, Julie can tell that Olivia is proud of her accomplishments by the confidence on her face and her demeanor. “She’s much calmer, she has color on her face -she’s been outside all day!

She also sleeps better.”

JULIE MANNING

OLIVIA CAN’T SPEAK. Her autism makes it incredibly challenging to communicate with others.

Her devoted mother, Julie Manning, goes to great ends to protect her while also allowing her to be a contributing member of her community. However, spending time outside the home is not easy. Both Olivia’s and Julie’s lives dramatically change for the better when Olivia attends Ascendigo’s Summer Adventures Camp each year with other kids on the wide-ranging spectrum of autism. At camp, Olivia rides horses, rafts the waters of the Roaring Fork River, tubes behind a boat in Rifle Gap, and hikes mountain trails all with the individualized, positive support of an autism-specifically trained coach.

While Olivia is taking in mountain adventures, her mother gets a respite and peace of mind knowing that her daughter is doing something fun like ziplining or hiking. She receives a daily report about Olivia’s successes and challenges. “They totally tailor the day to the child,” Julie said. The Ascendigo Adventures team develops an individualized plan for each camper that includes social, behavioral, and sport goals. According to Adventures Co-Director Joseph Breiling, coaches are trained to establish a rapport with the camper, understand what motivates them, and what sets them off. Coaches are able to find creative ways to get a camper out of his or her comfort level and into their stretch zone.

“We practice incremental learning, develop small achievable goals and adapt those goals as we go,” Joseph explained. “For example, if knee boarding is the ultimate goal, we may start with tubing, or even getting the camper to just touch the tube. We then make it a goal to get them in the tube then perhaps put the knee board on the tube. We are always adaptable and want to end in success.”

Ascendigo coaches tune into what a meaningful reward is for each camper. It may be a simple high-five or scoring a seat in the front of the boat. According to Joseph, self-empowerment is huge in creating independence for those on the autism spectrum.

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Independence is what 19-year-old Elliot Maxwell is experiencing. Elliot wears a baseball cap and a big smile. He first experienced Ascendigo Summer Adventures Camp in the summer of 2016 as a camper. It was so enjoyable that he volunteered to help with Ascendigo’s Adventures Club Saturday program for local kids and then became a Leader in Training for Summer Adventures Camp. His responsibilities range from spotting kids while horseback riding, working with the river team to help campers put on river gear to assisting participants with day-to-day activities.

What Elliot likes best about camp is all the friends he has made. He thinks he has probably made about 50 friends (campers and staff) and starts naming them . . . “Amy, Abby, Anna, Ben...” Elliot laughs as he recounts “camp week #4, 2016” when the campers and staff tossed a Go-Pro from one boat to another while floating the river, taking footage along the way. Having graduated from Basalt High School in 2017, Elliot attends the Roaring Fork School District’s “Ready for the World” program for 18 - 21 year olds with disabilities where he learns social skills, employability skills, how to write a check and more.

The program is five days a week with hours that resemble a school day.

Elliott considers this his work and proudly proclaims that he has a college ID as a part-time college student at Colorado Mountain College where he is

pursuing an Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre Production -- his passion.

He is now taking a class in the subject during spring semester and plans to take Math, History and English in the fall when he will live in the dorms at the Spring Valley campus. Elliot’s ultimate goal is to work as a tour guide at Disneyland, where he has visited every spring break since 2002. Elliot moves about the valley to get to his classes via RFTA buses and the CMC shuttle.

Conlan McGough, Ascendigo’s Adventures Manager, knows Elliot well and is impressed by Elliot’s independence. Conlan remembers that just a few years ago, Elliot couldn’t manage taking the bus. “I changed myself since the time I was a camper,” Elliot said.

The healing nature of being outdoors in the Colorado Rocky Mountains having fun, the positive encouragement of autism-specifically trained coaches, and the self-empowerment felt from accomplishing something outside of one’s comfort zone all work together to create success story after success story.

Ascendigo’s Summer Adventures Camp really does change lives.

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ABOUT AUTISM OR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. The rate of autism in the United States is estimated at 1 in 59. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.

ABOUT ASCENDIGO AUTISM SERVICES

Ascendigo Autism Services is a charitable nonprofit organization based in Carbondale.

Founded in 2004 as summer sports camp (formerly known as Extreme Sports Camp), Ascendigo has since expanded to offer year-round outdoor recreational options including winter sports, a comprehensive life and residential program for adults, and behavioral therapies for children.

Ascendigo’s goal is to integrate people with autism into community life recreationally and socially, whether through adventure sports, basic life skills, compatible employment in friendly companies, or community engagement.

SET UP FOR SUCCESS Coach Spencer Eiseman and Luke are ready for tubing behind a boat at Rifle Gap. (PREVIOUS PAGE)

TEAMWORK Eli and Tyler partner on horseback with the assistance of Dani Brownell.

“I changed myself since the time I was a camper.”

ELLIOT MAXWELL

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ASCENDIGO ADVENTURES

Ascendigo Adventures provides Winter, Summer, and Saturday Adventures Camps. The Ascendigo team has specialized training to work with for all levels of ability, behaviors and functioning. Summer Adventures Camp offers rewarding and challenging opportunities such as wake boarding and wake surfing, rock climbing, river rafting, and horseback riding. Positive, autism-friendly support enables campers to succeed and have fun. Adventures Club begins in September. Saturday activities include hiking, biking, swimming, lake sports, visits to the Aspen Art Museum, pumpkin patch and hayrides, and more. Winter Adventures Camp offers ski & snowboard lessons, buddy support in group lessons for proficient skiers, ski/board camps, and peer-integration -- all on the slopes in Snowmass.

ASCENDIGO LIFE ENRICHMENT

Ascendigo’s Life Enrichment Program welcomes adults across the spectrum with individualized services and programs. Ascendigo’s approach focuses on social, vocational, athletic, and daily independent living skills. Clients live and work receiving personalized attention while becoming part of the Roaring Fork Valley culture. The Life Enrichment Program is comprised of three sub programs: Adult Comprehensive Experience (ACE), Ascending to Adulthood (A2A), and the Residential Program.

ASCENDIGO OUTREACH

Ascendigo’s Outreach Program provides behavioral therapy and school consultations for children living from Aspen to Rifle, Colorado. Ascendigo provides in-home behavioral therapy and school consultations by BCBA’s, OT’s, BCBA-candidates, and Registered Behavior Technicians. Ascendigo uses naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions, incorporating the Early Start Denver Model, positive behavioral supports, pivotal response training, and applied behavioral analysis.

LEARNING

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SUMMER READING K AT E LY N D E R I N G E R Explore Booksellers, Aspen One of the best things about summer break is finding more time to read. In our valley, there are plenty of places to go out and read, like the libraries or our beautiful parks. The true beauty of summer reading is finding a place in your home that you can carve out for reading and make truly your own. Find a book that will transport you to different worlds from the comfort of your favorite couch. For tricky young readers, the key is finding the perfect book and the ideal spot. One of the best ways to encourage your child to read is to allow them the freedom of picking out their own book. Kids can feel like every decision in their life has already been made for them. Giving them the choice to find something they like to read makes it more likely that they’ll finish their book.

Taking a trip to the local bookstore can be a real treat. Take your time picking out books.

Encourage your children to pick them up, read them, and find something new. That’s the beauty of having a local bookstore to visit! Challenge them to find a book about someone completely unlike themselves. Interested in coding or knot-tying? This is the perfect opportunity to pick up a book on a subject that may not be covered in school-year curriculum. Have them pick out a few books, and then go through their selections with them and pick out a few titles.

After you have a brand-new stack of books, you need a place to enjoy them. Finding the perfect reading nook can be tricky, but it’s well worth the search. The first thing is to find a comfortable place to relax, like under the shade of your backyard tree or in a pool side chair. Help your kids fill their reading area with blankets or pillows, cool drinks, and variety of snacks. If you have kids who like reading in small spaces like Harry’s cupboard under the stairs, make sure they have plenty of light. Some people like to read in privacy, like in the corner of the yard or in the eaves of the attic. Let them know it’s OK to read by yourself but remind them to keep their eye on the time. Or not!

The only thing more fun than finding a new favorite book is sharing it with your best friend. Give your children a mini-book club experience: plan time to talk about their summer reading over pizza or ice cream.

Encourage them to participate in summer reading challenges, like our local libraries' Summer Reading Programs or Reading Without Walls. The key to the perfect summer reading is connecting that free feeling of summer to the feeling you get when you’re reading. Fostering a love a reading in a child plants an important idea. Find the book and the spot, and everything else will fall into place.

K AT E LY N ' S P I C K S

G R A D E S 1 - 5: Margaret and the Moon G R A D E S 6 - 9: The Lotterys Plus One G R A D E S 9 - 12 : Running on the roof of the world

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For more than 35 years, Safe Sitter has been a leader in providing life skills, safety skills, and child care training for youth. Now a national nonprofit organization with over 900 Registered Providers in all 50 states, Safe Sitter continues to help build safer communities by providing youth with the skills they need to be safe while home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Safe Sitter follows medically accurate course content guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.

Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Learning skills such as choking rescue and CPR is often students’ favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. In addition, Safe Sitter teaches young teens life and business skills, so that they know how to be prepared, be responsible, and be considerate whether they are baby sitting or doing odd jobs for family, friends, or neighbors. Teaching students tips to manage behavior will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.

The Safe Sitter course runs approximately 6 ½ hours and goes over safety, first aid, rescue, child care, life and business skills. Course content includes: • Safety Skills: Indoor safety, outdoor safety, online safety, and personal safety.

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“MOM! DAD! I'M

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WE OFFER A COUNTER CULTURAL RESPONSE TO A PERENNIAL SUMMERTIME COMPLAINT

an interview with BARBARA ROSE BALOCK Paonia

You remember the summertime doldrums of our own childhood, don’t you? Painfully bored three weeks into summer, with absolutely nothing to do, no one to play with, and nowhere to go by mid July – not yet eager for Back to School, though desperate for sure-fire distraction.

The whining alone is enough to make us parents cuss out loud. So I asked for suggestions from one of my parenting “big-sisters” Barbara Rose Balock, mother of two grown daughters who are lovely, outstanding young women.

KC: WE PARENTS ALL NEED SOME BOREDOM-BUSTING TRICKS UP OUR SLEEVES. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOURS?

BRB: First, don’t panic when your child says they’re

bored. Start training yourself to respond differently to boredom. Avoid the impulse to stop what you’re doing to fix the problem. Own what you are doing – cooking dinner, finishing your work day, writing checks to pay the bills, having a moment with another grown up – own these needs and do them without guilt. If we are constantly offering the instant gratification of immediate entertainment, then the whining only gets louder, and our children miss out on a very healthy part of childhood, the chance to develop an inner life. Today, there are many voices telling parents how to do it, and there is this feeling we’ve all felt, that we’re doing it wrong. Well, if you hear these words, “I’m bored,” then you are doing it right, Mama. These are golden words.

KC: WHAT A RELIEF! BRB: We live in a time when there are constant opportunities

for distraction, entertainment, and excitement, where our cultural journey is about being occupied. Meanwhile, we parents are always going, doing, working, driving, cleaning, treading water, keeping afloat. We’ve forgotten that we are human beings, not human doings. And we need to see it for what it is – this need for constant external engagement – it can become an addiction.

KC: WHAT DOES THIS ADDICTION LOOK LIKE? BRB: It looks like a habit of seeking external rewards and

external sources of entertainment. Addiction to being entertained looks like young children who cannot sit

quietly without the aid of a screen. It looks like ‘tweens, teens and adults who cannot put down their phone toy. It looks like constant activity.

Boredom allows a child the space to find themselves, to hear their own thinking, to come to their own understanding, to sit in the joy of their own wonder, and – dare I say it – come into wisdom. This is a critical need for our brains – time for digesting experiences. When we learn in childhood to exist in stillness, then this leads to a capacity for contemplative thinking, and ultimately to a richer, more peaceful, more fulfilled life. Really, boredom is one “Today, there of the healthiest gifts we can offer a child.

KC: WE SHOULD TELL OUR CHILDREN THAT BOREDOM IS A GOOD THING?

BRB: Don’t tell them that boredom is a

are many voices telling parents how to do it, and there is this feeling we’ve all felt, that we’re doing it wrong. Well, if you hear these words, “I’m bored,” then you are doing it right, Mama.

These are golden words.”

good thing. Show them. We parents need to do more than slow down. We need to actually stop. At the end of the workday, after racing through the grocery, then carpooling kids home from where they go while we’re at work, we need to stop, sit our booties in the grass, lay back, and spend ten minutes looking at clouds. We need to plan night walks to see the stars, and give ourselves a challenge to spend a few minutes at sunset for however many days straight, just appreciating the light and the birds singing as the sun goes down. We need to turn off the podcast, and listen to the sound of dinner bubbling on the stove. Open the windows at night and listen to crickets.

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(YES, all of these tricks up your sleeve are “doings,” but each has an aspect of inner experience that can help us all (children and grown-ups alike) to cultivate a capacity for “being.” ) 1. Get a hammock. Use it.

2. Find a corner where jigsaw puzzles can live in progress for weeks.

3. Learn together one new card game each summer.

4. Frequent bookstores and libraries, and talk about your and your child’s summer reading. (See pgs. 9 & 66) 5. Set up an art studio in your home where ageappropriate supplies for paper arts, handwork, and woodwork can be organized and maintained by the child. Collect and stash your own art supplies, too.

6. Make a scrapbook – save a box of photos and mementos throughout the school year for what can become an annual summertime project. Get your child started and let it happen at their pace. See how this feeds their ability for reflection in later years.

7. Blow bubbles. (Find a homemade giant bubble recipe at Mountain-Parent.com)

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If we build stillness into our daily lives, and hold a certainty that quiet time is a gift to everyone in the household – just like we did when we held nap time for our littles – then the whining will quiet, and our children will come to enjoy and expect this special, invaluable time of day.

KC: WHAT ABOUT BORED TEENAGERS? BRB: Ha! “Keep them occupied” were words du jour when

my daughters were teens, and there is truth in this. When they’ve got nothing to do, this is when older kids can get into trouble. But we must be conscious about how they fill their time. While it isn’t our job to entertain them, we can step into the role of “Cruise Director” by redirecting boredom into service, which is something teens need.

They can work with small children, volunteer to help at an animal shelter, or mow the lawn for an elder neighbor.

Service helps them realize that we don’t live in a narcissistic world, and it gives them purposeful work. They learn to appreciate their downtime.

If our children grow up accustomed to the gifts of boredom – stillness and quietude – then they will become resilient and emotionally capable teens. They will find the inner golden-star reward of knowing who they truly are.

And they will know what they really want to do to fill their blessed hours of nothingness.

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SLEEP on it DR. ALICE KANIFF

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A MEDICAL UNDERSTANDING OF WHY MOTHERS CAN BE CHALLENGED TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S REST.

Ladies, if you start your day often feeling less-than refreshed, with morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness, you may need more than “beauty sleep.” Most women develop sleep issues at some stage of life – whether due to changes in their menstrual cycle, or late-night work-study-lifestyle habits in college and beyond, or later, during pregnancy, postpartum or menopause. The good news is you aren’t “dreaming,” it’s not due to “stress,” it’s not “all in your head,” and you’re not just getting “old.” Sleep affects your brain size, memory, heart health, waistline, sex drive, job performance and a happy peaceful home life – so let’s look at some common causes of poor sleep quality and quantity. We can understand sleep changes by following a woman’s reproductive continuum, starting with a young woman’s menstrual cycle; then pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, post-menopause and beyond.

MENSTRUATION

When a young woman enters the age of menses, the accompanying hormonal swings will cause her to experience decreased REM sleep. Severe mood changes and menstrual pains are likely due to decreases in sleep quality during the nights prior to menstruation. When I treat young women with indications of sleep deprivation, I consider hormonal fluctuations, and I recommend screening for breathing disorders such as apnea. I also look into associated glucose intolerance due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that causes women to produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. In addition to wreaking havoc on their sleep, this imbalance causes women to skip menstrual periods, and it later makes it harder for them to get pregnant.

PREGNANCY

Ah, the joy, honor, privilege and responsibility that comes with the gift of giving new life! (And the accompanying sleeplessness!) Have you noticed it is even harder to breathe at night during certain points in your pregnancy?

Are you aware that there is ¼ of the oxygen available to us here at 6,000 + feet of elevation and this can cause Sleep Breathing Disorders (SBDs)? While we love our mountains, we are compromised compared to folks at sea level.

Oxygen is key to every cellular function in our body. When air enters our lungs, oxygen and nitrogen enter our blood, and the heart pumps it to our brain and throughout our body, to every organ and every nerve ending. This is why it is essential that our oxygen levels remain healthy – so we can deliver the oxygen our babies need in utero.

Sleep disorders can begin in the first trimester and become very common in the third trimester due to hormonal changes, along with the discomfort and anatomical changes of a growing uterus. Watch for: daytime sleepiness and fatigue, GERD (heart burn), restless legs, weight gain, nasal congestion, changes in your breathing/ respiratory system, and sleep-related leg cramping. Utero-placental blood flow peaks during the mother’s sleep, which is why five or less hours of sleep are a risk factor for pre-term birth, as well as other sleep-related disorders, such as: preeclampsia, pregnancy-

induced hypertension, depression, and gestational diabetes mellitus. Low birth weight, failure to thrive, developmental delays and miscarriage are real concerns whenever a patient is diagnosed with a SBD. Treatment will help the mother and the baby during gestation, and also during postpartum recovery and throughout nursing.

POSTPARTUM

Sleep deprivation and infant sleep loss can lead to postpartum depression.

It can also cause excessive daytime sleepiness, which can compromise the interaction between mother and infant, and cause increased infection, thyroid issues, anemia and weight retention after childbirth.

AS WE AGE

When you become older you may notice that you’re a bit “flabbier,” not as “tight” and “buff” as before; well the same happens to our airways. (BTW, this happens to men, too.) A flabby airway can vibrate and make snoring sounds or heavy breathing. This is due to partial airway obstruction, which increases with age and other factors, leading to full obstruction with a notable decrease in oxygen, diagnosed as obstructive sleep apnea. This disorder will continue to get worse as you age. Maintaining ideal weight will help your breathing. But it is a myth that you need to be fat or obese to have sleep apnea.

What happens during an apnea attack? When the airway collapses, for 10 seconds or more, multiple times per hour, you will experience a snort, or a sudden awakening gasp, or night sweats, as you struggle through a “fight or flight” response in your sleep. This adrenal rush causes diaphragmatic movements and increased heart rate that will lead to anxiety, and eventually to A-Fib (irregular heartbeat). This stress response leads to the release of the hormone cortisol, which causes an associated weight gain. If not addressed, this condition follows a continuum of progression leading to increased risk for more serious health concerns, such as: heart attack, stroke, dementia, and type II diabetes.

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MENOPAUSE

The “hot flashes” of menopause initiate insomnia in some women. The increase in FSH 9 (a folliclestimulating hormone) along with a decrease in Estradiol will make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. This fragmented sleep may go on for 5-7 years throughout menopause, and can lead to depression and higher levels of stress – what many experience as a “shorter fuse.” So, you are naturally going to experience hormonal changes that go hand-in-hand with SBDs. Studies show 53% of women who complain of sleep issues mid-life have sleep apnea, periodic limb disorder or both. Women who develop hypothyroidism and the associated weight gain are also more at risk to develop sleep apnea. SBDs put you at higher risk for hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart arrhythmias. Research shows that invasive oblation surgeries of the heart muscle to treat A-FIB are not effective if sleep apnea is not addressed prior to surgery. Further, SDB is a family trait, so if your sibling or parent or grandparent was diagnosed with sleep apnea, get yourself tested.

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Consulting a Board-Certified Sleep Physician is recommended for anyone experiencing chronic irregular sleep patterns at any age. The first step in evaluating your sleep health is with a doctorrecommended diagnostic home sleep test (which measures and includes apneas and oxygen saturation); or the gold standard, polysomnogram (PSG). A word of caution: a finger-only oxygen screening device only measures oxygen desaturations, not apneas and can give false negatives.

Once diagnosed, your sleep physician can guide you through your options. Treatment may include using an oral appliance provided by a dentist who is qualified in the area of Dental Sleep Medicine, 2015 AASM Guidelines. The appliance, similar to an orthodontic retainer, positions your jaw to maintain a patent airway while you sleep, so you do not experience the collapse of the airway, associated with sleep apnea. CPAP machines (which create continuous positive airway pressure) are more cumbersome. They can be used alone or in combination with oral devices. Some SBDs can be addressed surgically, depending on one’s anatomy and overall health.

Statistically, few people are good candidates for surgery and the natural aging process causes SBDs to worsen with age, making some surgeries only a temporary fix.

Start by creating habits of good sleep hygiene and follow through by bringing your concerns to physicians who can support your healthy sleep through each stage of life. Good sleep health will make you a happier, healthier mother now – and a happier, healthier grandparent years from now – because you can take the steps you need to greet each day feeling well rested and refreshed.

WE NEED TO PROTECT OUR SLEEP AS IF IT WERE FINE GOLD.

This begins with respecting our 24-hour biological clock, which controls our Circadian Rhythm, a cycle of ebb and flow that normally makes us less alert early in the morning and late at night. If we work with this cycle, we can strengthen our sleep patterns. It can take 2-3 months to establish a healthy Circadian Rhythm, so keep at it. Your goal is to eliminate things that mask the signals of your biological clock telling you it’s time to get ready for bed.

HERE ARE A FEW WAYS TO DO THIS: Wake up at the same time every day. This is the starting point of a good sleep pattern. Then work backwards, and go to bed 7-8 hours earlier.

Pay attention to your caffeine intake. Some do not do well with caffeine after 12 noon. Others will be able to go later.

Avoid alcohol, sedatives or hypnotics 3-4 hours prior to bedtime. They interrupt the sleep cycle of REM and non-REM sleep stages; and relax the muscles that will keep you alive during apneic events.

Avoid computer, phones, IPADS and blue screens 1-2 hours before bed. These affect the retinas and their sensors for daytime versus nighttime.

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Keep a ritual about going to bed so your body knows the triggers of bedtime. Perhaps it’s a bath or shower with candles, a soothing book or prayer and meditation.

Remember – the bedroom is sacred ground for sleep and intimacy. This means you need to eliminate the triggers of wakefulness in this space. No television or office-work in the bedroom. And avoid stressful conversations at bedtime, such as about finances, teenage drama, car pool schedules, work deadlines, and “he said / she said” etc.

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HERE ARE SOME SIGNS TO NOTICE, WHICH MIGHT INDICATE THAT YOUR CHILD HAS VISION DIFFICULTIES:

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Nearly 80% of what a child learns is obtained visually.

Squinting, closing or covering one eye. Squinting may be a sign that your child has a refractive error, which affects how well the eyes focus on an image. By squinting, your child may be able to temporarily improve the focus and clarity of an object.

Holding a book or watching TV too close to their face. People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, have clear vision at close range and poorer vision at a distance.

Losing his/her place while reading or using a finger as a place mark while reading.

Complaining of headache, nausea or dizziness. If your child complains about eye pain or headaches at the end of the day, he or she may be overexerting the eyes in an effort to increase focus of blurred vision.

Tilting the head to one side. Your child might cover one eye or tilt his or her head to adjust the angle of vision in an attempt to increase clarity. This might be an indication that the eyes are misaligned or that your child has amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, which is one of the most common eye disorders in children.

Excessive eye rubbing may indicate that your child is experiencing eye fatigue or strain. This could be a sign of many types of vision problems and conditions, including allergic conjunctivitis.

Having difficulty concentrating on school work. Because children need to quickly and accurately adapt their visual focus from distant to near and on a number of different objects ranging from chalkboards and computers to textbooks and tablets, vision problems may manifest as a lack of focus on schoolwork. *This information has been provided courtesy of the Vision Council of America and Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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I can’t think of anything more rewarding than creating and fabricating things for my son, Hosa Kenji. His clubhouse was probably one of the funnest projects I have ever done - I always wanted a tree house/ clubhouse growing up and now I get to live vicariously through my own child.

Getting him involved in the process and seeing his excitement was truly a gift. I was lucky enough to be able to do 99% of the framing and structure using re-purposed and up-cycled materials that I’ve collected from jobs over the years. I collaborated with Distinguished Boards & Beams and Umbrella Roofing to acquire the missing elements - siding and roofing. I also got a great window from Habitat ReStore for $20.

THOUGHTFUL DESIGN Hosa Kodama and his cousin Isa Wangmo Pevec are free to climb up and down from the clubhouse on their own, and this independence gives them more freedom in their play.

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TOOLS:

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Plan out your Clubhouse and all of it’s components through to the end before you begin. Draw it out and double check your math.

When planning your child’s clubhouse, consider material dimensions and lengths, and design it to maximize the use of your materials. For example, 2x4s come in 8, 10 and 12-foot lengths so plan the heights of your walls to use the entire piece. I framed my walls around 4-foot and 5-foot heights to use entire 8-foot and 10-foot 2x4s.

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MATERIALS:

2X4 2X6 1/2" CDX 4X4 (pressure treated) 4X4 POS T BA SE WEDGE ANCHORS SD (strong-drive) CONNEC TOR SCREWS CONCRETE PIER BLOCKS PE A GR AVEL 4"TIMBERLOKS 3 1/4 FR AMING NAIL S 2" COLL ATED NAIL S (or) WOOD SCREWS WINDOW (optional) SHIMS RECL AIMED BARN WOOD CORRUGATED ROOFING ROOFING SCREWS (with seal washer)

TIP:

Professional carpentry tools make things easier. If you don't have these, start by asking friends in construction who may be able to loan you what you need for the weekend. If you can't track down everything on this list, don't let this hold you back. After all, humanity has been building with hand tools for thousands of years!

PROCESS: 1. Choose the site for your clubhouse (flatter is better - Building on a slope requires more advanced anchoring processes) Put down a gravel base for your concrete pier blocks making them as level as possible.

2. To ensure your footprint is square, check your diagonals. They should be equal.

Attach the post bases to your concrete block using the hammer drill and wedge anchors, and place them on top of the gravel. Square up the post locations.

be your cut line. Repeat this step for the last two posts and fasten to post bed as per manufacturer’s specifications.

5. Frame your floor structure on the ground or another flat surface using 2x6 and 31/4” nails. Make sure it is square - check your diagonals.

6. Fasten ½” CDX to floor structure using screws or nails (Nails are faster - screws won’t pull up over time - It’s a kid’s clubhouse - you make the decision on how far you want to take it) 7. Lift floor structure onto posts and fasten through the sides using TimberLoks. (If you did step 2, 3 + 4 properly, it should sit snugly with the posts touching all four corners of the floor structure and be level and structurally secure with no rocking.)

3. Start with one post at your desired height.

Fasten to post bed as per manufacturer’s specifications. Ensure the post is plumb, and adjust gravel if necessary.

8. Frame the four walls on the ground or another flat surface. Lift the first wall onto the floor structure, and connect it by nailing down through the sill plate into the floor joist. Make sure the wall is plumb both directions and repeat for the two perpendicular walls and finally the opposite wall. Connect wall systems to each other by nailing the studs together.

4. Cut your next post slightly longer than necessary. Place it in post base. After placing your level on top of first post, draw a level line onto the second post. That will

9. Frame the roof on the ground or another flat surface. Make sure it is square. I used 2x4s since it’s a small span and I don’t anticipate a massive snow load.

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10. Lift roof structure on top of the wall, making sure it’s centered in both directions. Fasten roof to wall by nailing up through the top plate, into the rafters.

I added a few optional upgrades for Hosa’s clubhouse. I had a bunch of leftover 1x6 pine from a

11. Cut and attach ½” CDX to roof.

job, so I used it to make flooring.

12. Attach corrugated roofing using self-tapping roofing screws with seal washer. Screw through sheathing and into framing. Plan for there to be an overhang after you attach the fascia.

to shed water and protect the

I also made an ash threshold sub floor from the elements. I powder-coated some old ADA bars bright red and mounted them as rails for helping kids

13. Install window. (If you can find a window with a nailing flange, it will make your life easier.)

get in/out and up and down the ladder. The $20 window from Habitat ReStore was a great addition, as it adds lots of light

14. Fasten and install barn wood siding / fascia to structure using shorter nails.

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15. Fabricate ladder / stairs.

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DECORATE

Scatter seashells here and there, along with ocean-blue and green balloons, streamers, and napkins.

Cover the refreshment table with a roll of white packing paper so kids can draw an underwater scene.

This is a great activity for early guests.

PARTY FAVORS

Cut out a cardboard circle.

Paint it and sprinkle on a bit of glitter. Then hot glue a mini-mermaid, like these adorable mermaid buttons from dressitup.com. Punch a hole in the cardboard, and turn it into a medallion.

JUST ADD WATER!

Set aside time at the end of the party for kids to run through a sprinkler, play with water toys, or jump in the pool.

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This is a spin-off of the classic party game, Telephone.

Before the party: Write some mermaid and pirate messages on little pieces of paper. (Such as...

“Mermaids love to swim in the deep, blue sea,” and “Yo ho ho, a pirate’s life for me.”)

Roll your notes up and put them into a bottle.

This is how to play: Have the kids sit in a circle.

One child picks a message from the bottle and whispers it to the person to her right (one time only), and then that person whispers it to the person to his right, etc. When the message gets to the last person in the circle, she says the message aloud. See if it sounds at all like the original message. Kids love this funny game!

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BACK IN OUR KID-FREE DAYS OF YORE, camping trips most often got planned while sitting in 5:30 p.m. Aspen commuter traffic, heading down-valley after work on a Friday.

Packing involved tossing two Rubbermade tote boxes pre-loaded with gear into a Rocket Box, and a quick stop for provisions before hitting the road.

A new reality began to unfold when a second-trimester road trip to Unaweep Canyon segued to Grand Junction so we could shop for a sleeping pad thick enough to make the ground less, well, hard. We settled on couch cushions that blocked the rear view mirror, and we made it through 2 nights / 2 days, joking – actually laughing – about how camping might require more gear once we started packing for three.

This is the classic gateway camper investment because you can find used models for relatively less than other types of campers. Plus, they are lightweight, so they are easy to tow with most vehicles. Enjoy an über-small kitchenette, with stove, sink & fridge within arm's reach of the bed.

BUT...

Bears can visit in the middle of the night. If it has a toilet, this sometimes gets tucked away in the kitchen cabinetry. Set up can be difficult in the dark after a beer, or three. And, new Pop Ups can cost as much as full sized campers.

Fast-forward through several years, another child, and some mid-life sleeping issues, and I (who once regarded anything other than backpacking to the tent site somewhat less-than real camping) began warming up to the possibility of a tent on wheels.

“It happens to a lot of us when we notice that our friends who slept in a warm and cozy pop-up on an actual mattress seem a lot more chipper in the morning,” agreed our household gear guru Gabe Eakins. It was only fitting that the man who made sure we had the most suitable mountain bikes, climbing harnesses, ropes, racks and snowboards we could attain in our twenties would also guide us into the gear-intense world of camping trailers.

Not only did Gabe steer us right and assure that we didn't blow our engine on our first haul over the pass, he shared his expert pros and cons about each possible consideration before we took the leap. {KC}

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Whether your wanderlust inspires you to seek and find a vintage VW camper, or you're more of a Sprinter man – just know that this family of motor homes also includes the retirement-onwheels varieties, as well as the touring vehicle you may have needed if you'd signed with that record label back in the day, and gone, as they say, on tour with the band. The sticker price may make you feel like a rock star, or wish you were one. But hey, among the many perks, you'll never need to pull over for a bathroom break again.

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And, if you're overly ambitious about towing capacity, you may wind up test driving new trucks before returning home from your first excursion.

BUT...

If you go the vintage route, you may well turn into that guy you've been stuck behind going 8 miles an hour over Independence Pass. On the other hand, the larger the model, the less off-roadability – which means you may need to tow a jeep so you can explore your destination – or pack up camp just to take a beer run to a nearby town.

• Always remember that the bigger the tow, the bigger the gas budget.

• Understand that the phrase "Vehicle Tow Limits" relates to driving flat roads in Kansas.

Scale down for mountain driving.

• Talk to your accountant. If it has a kitchen and a bath, you might be able to write it off as a second home. After all, since this investment can serve as your lake front home, your desert abode, and your beach side getaway, it is exactly that – a home away from home.

SNAPSHOTS FROM THE ROAD

The Eakins family (Gabe and his wife Wendy, her parents, and their son Josh) on their camper's maiden voyage, heading home from picking it up in New Mexico. When Gabe isn't hauling his favorite toys to his favorite places, he helps his clients at WHITE KNUCKLE GARAGE in El Jebel to sort through almost any kind of off-road gear-related challenge.

WEATHER INSURANCE: If it rains or snows bring the vehicle back within 48 hours after an Ultimate Wash and we will rewash it.

THE VALLEY’S SOURCE FOR:

Car Washing Detailing Quick Lube

New Tires & Changes Express Detailing Headlight Restoration

745 BUGGY CIRCLE, CARBONDALE • (970) 963-8800

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Sure T hing!

We asked Scott Picard of Sure Thing Burger to help us ease into grilling season with ideas for a no-stress night-off meal – something he’d serve friends with his wife Tammy and their three daughters. His reply was a generous, spirited Yes. (That is, “sure thing” in not as many words!)

Our challenge – his recipes needed to showcase ingredients from our food sponsors: Nieslanik Beef, Rhumba Girl Liquors and 3 local Farmer's Markets – the Aspen Saturday Market, the Basalt Sunday Market, and the Wednesday Carbondale Farmer's Market. Since every single fruit, veg and herb that can be grown here hits peak street market season in these months, his ingredient list was abundant – and our backyard parties this summer will be all be better for it. {KC}

What’s In Season?

Our Farmer’s Markets bring growers, foodies, artists, street food, music and all of your neighbors together. For more into about our Market Sponsors, please see page 63.

Here's a guide to our local peak harvest: July: beets, broccoli, cherries, lettuce, kale, rhubarb, strawberries, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, cilantro.

August: (most of the above, plus) beefsteak

tomatoes, bell peppers, cantaloup, honeydew, carrots, cauliflower, celery, green beans, basil, raspberries, yellow squash, zucchini.

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September: (ditto, and...) peaches, plums, grapes, pears, apples, watermelon and small pie pumpkins.

SPONSORED RECIPE PAGES

“The best ingredients make for the best meals. To us, that means beef never treated with chemical additives, fresh Colorado produce whenever possible, and the tastiest recipes served by passionate people."

SCOTT PICARD S u r e T h i n g B u r g e r, W i l l i t s

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GRILLED GARDEN VEGETABLE SALAD WINE PAIRING

by Beth Maun of

Rhumba GiRl liquoRs

WINE PAIRING

O.P.P Other People's Pinot Noir, a classic Oregon Pinot from the Willamette Valley. It pairs well with the smoky flavors of the grill. Earthy, spicy, floral, herb-framed flavors of cherry with gingery wood spice tones. $20 Charles & Charles Rosé A perfect cocktail wine in hot weather, this dry rosé pairs well with cheeses, light salads and mild spices. The aromatics lead with notes of wild raspberry and cherry, giving in to bright citrus, Herbs de Provence and lavender. There’s a strong note of rose petal as well. $14

That cute little liquor store just around the corner.

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SCOTT PICARD'S BALSAMIC-DIJON STEAK MARINADE made with NIESLANIK BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS SHOPPING LIST:

To be grilled: 4 pounds NIESLANIK BEEF sirloin steak (Serves 10-12) Marinade: 1/4 teaspoon ONION POWDER 1/4 teaspoon GARLIC POWDER 1/8 teaspoon OREGANO 1/2 teaspoon SALT 1/4 teaspoon BLACK PEPPER 3 oz TAMARI 2 oz BALSAMIC VINEGAR 2 1/2 oz DIJON 1/2 teaspoon SUGAR PROCESS:

Mix until smooth. Marinate for at least 2 hours.

Grill @ 400 degrees.

GRILLED GARDEN VEGETABLE SALAD made with HEIRLOOM CHERRY TOMATOS & SWEET CORN DRESSING:

½ cup WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR 1 cup EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 1 SHALLOT (minced) 1 CLOVE GARLIC (minced) SEA SALT (to taste) CRUSHED BLACK PEPPER (to taste) PROCESS:

Mix dressing. Toss everything in a large bowl. Serve.

SHOPPING LIST:

(Serves 10-12)

I-2 boxes HEIRLOOM CHERRY TOMATOES (Sliced in ½) 4 ears SWEET CORN (Rub w/ olive oil & sea salt.

Grill. Cool. Remove kernels.)

1-2 lb ORGANIC MIXED GREENS ½ cup ROASTED RED CHILIES (optional) 2 LARGE ZUCCHINI OR SUMMER SQUASH (Sautée w/ olive oil & sea salt until al dente ) 1 tbsp BASIL (rough chopped) 1 tsp OREGANO (finely chopped) 1 tbsp PARSLEY (finely chopped) ½ cup PINE NUTS (toasted & optional) 1 lb FRESH MOZZARELLA OR BURATTA CHEESE (optional)

Individual Cuts & Custom Orders nieslanikbeef.com (970) 963-1644 Grassfed • Homegrown • Local 26

2018 Cattle Drive – From Our Family to Yours

IT'S NOT JUST WHAT'S FOR DINNER, IT'S WHAT KEEPS OUR COMMUNITY'S RANCHING HERITAGE ALIVE

(clockwise) CALF #803 was among 289 calves born this Spring on the ranch owned by the Nieslanik Beef family. When calves

are roughly 3 months old, FRIENDS AND FAMILY GATHER FOR BRANDING DAY, overseen by JOHN NIESLANIK, who has participated in this annual ritual for more than 60 years. IT TAKES A LOT OF COWBOYS TO GET IT DONE. They show up for each other to

work the cattle, sharing the work from ranch to ranch around the Valley. Many have been branding since they were boys. NOW, THEY BRING THEIR SONS to watch, help and learn. FIRST, THE NIESLANIK BRAND is heated in a propane fire. Two coyboys hold the calf, while one brands. A fourth administers vaccines, while another de-horns and neuters the males. At the end of the long day of work, it's TIME FOR A COLD DRINK AND A HOT DINNER. "My first year feeding the boys after Branding Day, I was so sure I'd mess up the meal. I had big, big shoes to fill," explains Jerilyn Nieslanik. "Then I realized that everything tastes better after a long day of work." What did Jerilyn serve this year? MARINATED AND GRILLED SIRLOIN, of course.

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Imagine the FAMILY DINER, the classic roadside burger and malt shop, and you’ll think of a certain bygone time. When the kid behind the counter frothed strawberry shakes and served up his great-grandmother’s bread pudding. You’ll imagine his dad at the door, on the grill, behind the register, and his sister bussing tables. You know the place. You’ve seen it in movies. Maybe you’ve followed neon signs, hoping to find it on your cross-country adventures.

Imitations do exist. In Carbondale, however, you’ll find the real deal.

The Red Rock Diner has been a local institution for longer than most can remember, and yet it’s new again under the direction of Marty Voller, who bought the beloved Highway 133 “greasy spoon” when Bob Olenick retired three years ago.

On the surface, little has changed. The bubblegum-pink confetti-speckled Formica table tops.

The sundaes. The crushed soda ice. The favorites – burgers, fries, mashers, gravy. Ease into your booth seat. Appreciate the shiny royal-blue chevron-striped upholstery. Notice the framed LIFE magazine covers and Babe Ruth cards hanging on the walls, and talk with the kid who delivers your water and menus. Ask about the biscuits and gravy, and he’ll suggest his Dad's hand-crafted sausage with the B&G. That's your first sign that something different is happening here, something unusual, and yet familiar.

The boy is 14-year-old Garrett Voller, whose 12-year-old sister Maggie is resetting the roll-ups across the high-stooled dinette counter. His father Marty knows his business – having worked both sides of the house in the best of the Valley's institutions, and also on the supply-side in New York. But more to the point, he knows his food, from hoof to hamburger you can say. He holds a degree in meat science and sausage making – perfect creds for updating a diner.

The restaurateur started at Pfiffer’s Meats in Saucentre,

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MN when he was 14-years-old. Pfiffer's was an old-school sausage factory where he learned the art of charcuterie from an artisan German sausage maker. Years later, Voller returned from culinary training to practice his craft in the sausage shop, where one day, in walked Jack Frey of The Butcher's Block in Aspen. After a few minutes discussing their common appreciation for handcrafted meats, Frey hired Marty on the spot, and moved him to the mountains.

Two-plus decades later, with two children entering their ‘tween years, Voller took a leap and purchased the diner. Here, his commitment to furthering the local meat scene has shaped his creative vision. His burgers are supplied by Nieslanik Beef, whose cows graze, as the crow flies, less than a mile from the diner. His housemade sausages begin as whole-muscle pork shoulders – ie: no trimmings – because, as Voller quotes his German mentor, “you can't make pumpkin pie with @#!%.”

“This is a small valley where the food world offers endless choices,” Voller said. “So you can't offer the same old same old and expect folks to keep coming back.”

His twist on traditional diner fare means that the dishes you expect to find at a roadside joint are here, only re-imagined.

Take for instance his house made sage and apple cider breakfast sausage; his kielbasa, and the from-scratch andouille sausage

“One thing I’ve learned is that my kids are actually pretty hard workers. At home, it’s a different story.

Their rooms are a mess, like most every other kid. But working at the Diner, they’ve learned a work ethic.”

– MARTY VOLLER

C AR AMEL-APPLE BRE AD PUDDING

Marty's grandmother’s recipe is a standard at Red Rock Diner. Served hot with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and caramel sauce, it won the Taste of Sunlight, proving that down-home comfort food done well can hold its own in a Valley of 5 star restaurants.

in his shrimp-n-grits. Artisanal meats are only the starting point – the bloody mary is peppered with house-pickled vegetables. The fish and chips are his grandmother's recipe, as is the caramel-apple bread pudding, which has won the Taste of Sunlight, beating out local chefs whose menus start at price-points double the down home menu at Voller's diner.

His “chicken fried chicken” has also taken top honors at the annual foodie gala, and is found on his breakfast and dinner menus.

diner. “They care about the restaurant and the customers, and they know what it takes to earn a dollar,” Voller explains.

However, success isn't what keeps Voller here. “We work hard, and we play hard in this Valley. Look around us. Literally steps from the Diner, we can fish, hike and mountain bike. I wanted to raise kids here because I wanted them to understand that there's more to life than work.”

Rather than training his kids on the job, he passed them over to the wait staff. “They’ll listen better to their co-workers, and everyone sees that we're a team. They’ve learned by watching and hearing how our service isn’t just about delivering orders of food – it’s about engaging people, talking about the festival going on in town, the fishing, their schools, the reasons we love it here. When you provide a service in this community, you also become an ambassador for it.”

And herein lies the dilemma many parents in this Valley face. When Voller first took over the Diner, his kids didn't understand why he was working all the time. They bristled when plans got subverted by a broken walk-in fridge ($10K in perishable inventory demands immediate attention). It isn't easy maintaining balance for any parent, but add to the nature of the restaurant industry the fact that Marty is a single, divorced dad – and he found he had only one choice.

“I brought my kids into the business, and put them to work.

Of course, their main motivation is money – the freedom to make some of their own choices about what they buy – but now they get it.”

Now they understand what it takes to run a small, bustling

“One unexpected skill they are developing is the ability to speak with ease with complete strangers, to have a real conversation, give eye contact, and show genuine interest in other people,” Voller says. “It’s something that kids their age aren’t necessarily getting a lot of practice doing when they're typing away on their phones.”

Voller’s approach to parenting and to running a business seem a bit like his approach to sausage-making. If you start with utmost attention to what you put into it, then the end result is something that just can’t be faked. You wind up with the real deal. Delivered with a smile. {KC}

This is the first installment in MOUNTAIN

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“Family Business” series, exploring the unique entrepreneurial spirit that inspires our community's success stories.

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Even if life doesn’t give you lemons, make

lemonade The nationwide Lemonade Day project gives Roaring Fork Valley kids the tools they need for turning an iconic summertime activity into a primer on how to succeed in business.

Few things are as quintessentially American as a summertime lemonade stand. It’s akin to baseball, apple pie and bootstraps – all stirred together into one sweet idea, which inspired national Lemonade Day founder Michael Holthouse.

“America was built on the back of small business. Entrepreneurs take risks believing they can realize their dream if they work hard, take responsibility and act as good stewards of their resources,” he wrote. “Today’s youth share that optimism, but lack the life skills, mentorship and real- world experience necessary to be successful.”

Michael Holthouse, INK Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year and founder of the computer network services company Paranet, launched Lemonade Day to inspire tomorrow’s business leaders by giving kids an experience-based way to learn the principals needed to start any business. His program grew in 10 years from 2,700 participants in Houston, Texas to over a million children throughout the U.S., including those who have participated in classes offered in Aspen, Basalt and Carbondale.

Local nonprofit consultant Heather Hicks brought Lemonade Day to the Valley more than 5 years ago after meeting Holthouse at a leadership conference.

“I knew this idea would take hold in our community because it is highly engaging. It shows kids how to

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start with an idea and take it to reality,” Hicks said.

During the week prior to National Lemonade Day, kids ages 11 and up can participate in one of two week long workshops offered by the Aspen Youth Center and Youth Entity (whose class will be taught through the Art Base in Basalt). The national organization offers an interactive online course, but those who join the local classes enjoy hands-on group activities and mentorship given by these organizations. Plus, each local program recruits contractors who donate time, materials and labor to provide prefab lemonade stands that the kids assemble and decorate in class during the week prior to the big day.

Michaela Idhammer of the Aspen Youth Center appreciates the program’s approach to financial literacy, teaching a spend-save-share balance, and emphasizing social and environmental responsibility. “Kids are given the wherewithal to choose ingredients and to donate a portion of their profits to support what they value – from firefighters to cancer research. I love seeing the choices kids make, and how empowering it is when they learn that they can earn real money and make a difference with it.”

Aspen Youth Center and Youth Entity pave the way for success by negotiating with the cities of Aspen,

Basalt and Carbondale so the young businesspeople can set up their stands in public spaces on Lemonade Day, July 14. For example, the Town of Basalt gave the okay for participants to open shop at the finish line of the Aspen Valley Marathon, which happens to be on the same day, ending on Midland Avenue – providing a first-hand lesson in one business fundamental: Location. Location. Location.

“This isn’t just about Lemonade Day,” Naomi Peters of Youth Entity emphasizes. “Of course, we want children to have a lemonade stand on July 14, but this is really about building skills that they can carry into any business situation. They might translate what they’ve learned into a lawn-mowing business next summer.

Or dog walking. Or baby sitting. By giving kids the resources to be successful, we build confidence that will grow through their careers with each thing they take up.” {KC}

THE LEMONADE DAY curriculum covers everything from lemonade recipes to food handling, setting goals, creating a budget, managing expenses, setting prices, finding investors, understanding markets, and managing profits.

NATIONAL LEMONADE DAY:

Saturday, July 14th

MORE INFO:

www.AspenYouthCenter.org www.TheArtBase.org www.YouthEntity.org

HOMEMADE:

LEMONADE STANDS:

(LE F T ) "TROPIC AL LEMONADE" OFFERED BY JOSE AND CHASE S IN ASPEN L AST SUMMER (RIGHT ) " S PA C E L E M O N S " O N T H E C O O P E R AV E N U E M A L L , O F F E R E D B Y M A D DY M . A N D C E R Y S H .

12 organic lemons, juiced 1/2 cup honey Simmer on low heat until blended.

Add 4 quarts of cold water.

Stir. Pour over ice.

Garnish with a lemon wedge, mint, berries or edible flowers.

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Farmer / owner, Four Foxes Farm Woody Creek

SNAP & SNOW PEAS

Garden Gate Wisdom

My great-aunt Hazel Lawson was a green-thumb gardener known to pluck wild plants from alongside Alabama roadways and then groom them into garden-club specimens. So I asked for her guidance 20 years ago when I rented a cabin on the Frying Pan River with room enough for a small, sunny garden plot. She gave me one piece of sage advice: “I've never planted at high altitude, darlin.

Go lean on garden gates and ask folks around there what they love to grow.”

This wisdom has served me well in my gardening ventures ever since, and along the way, I've met my neighbors, discovered the joys of planting and harvesting my own food, and come to treasure the very best part – sharing the bounty.

"Grow peas along a fence. They love to be crowded, planted only 1-2" apart. After direct-seeding 1" deep, be sure to step on it to assure soil contact. They prefer cool, and are usually planted in Spring, but you can plant later for a fall harvest. I like to call them 'Garden Candy' because they are sweet and delicious, and you can pick and eat them right away, while squatting in the garden. "

BEN ARMSTRONG

Farmer / owner, Roaring Gardens & Director of the Carbondale Farmer's Market

WATERMELON RADISH "Direct seed this fast grower in July for a fall harvest. It likes full, direct sun, and will grow in 60 days to the size of a baseball. It's worth trying just to slice into the white flesh to find a vivid pink interior. It is tasty in salads, and can also be pickled, or stored in a cool, dry place to keep throughout the winter."

DIANA ALCANTARA

In this spirit, I asked a few local experts to share their Garden Gate Wisdom with our readers. I asked them each to choose one plant they love to grow, and tell us how. Advice touched on ways to brave our short-season, water-challenged climate; when and where to plant; how to cook the harvest, turn it into medicine; and later save the seeds.

Director of the Learning Garden at Carbondale Community School & Garden Boots & Paint Brushes Camp

CHOCOLATE MINT "The leaves offer an instant rush of cool mint, and the chocolatey flavor completes the experience. Mint is fast growing, even in poor soil, and can be harvested throughout the growing season. Purchase chocolate mint at most local nurseries or step across my garden gate and dig some from my yard!"

Our hope is to take away the daunting guess-work of trying something new, show you why your kids aren't the only ones around here who love to get their hands dirty, and help you enjoy this fleeting season while it lasts. With our July-September pub run in mind, we planned this feature to include mostly plants that you can seed later in the season and still harvest an abundance this fall. {KC}

LISA DANCING LIGHT HOPING TO GET YOUR KIDS OUT INTO THE GARDEN WITH YOU? Check out the Garden Boots & Paint Brushes day camp directed by our mint maven DIANA ALCANTARA, who teaches kids how to dig, plant & learn to grow delicious food. (zapastoughsta@yahoo.com) Look into Earth Keeper's ”Farmyard & Me“ parent-child gardening program by EDEN VARDY, who introduces us here to lemon sorrel, a kid-friendly salad green. ( www.aspen-tree.org) 32

4 decades cultivating soil from Aspen to Glenwood, and known to supply a friend's wedding with herbs from her garden

CILANTRO "If you want to start with a no-fail garden plant, try this herb / green. AKA Coriander, cilantro is an eager volunteer, and will grow into a cilantro forest if you let it go to seed. It grows 8-16" tall, loves sunny locations, and basic garden soil. Rich in vitamin K, it makes delicious pesto, salads, salsa and soup!"

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Executive Director, Dynamic Roots CALENDULA "Calendula is one of the easiest plants to grow because it will make itself at home in any soil, and improves the soil as it grows because it attracts beneficial microbes. The flowers are edible and beautiful in salads. We infuse the flowers to make antibacterial and anti-inflammatory salves. If you let them go to seed, they will happily come back year after year."

EDEN VARDY

Executive Director, the Farm Collective & Earth Keepers LEMON SORREL "This is perennial green, so once it takes off, it comes back year after year. We use it as "the gateway plant" for kids in our programs who may typically shy away from vegetables. It has the most tangy, delicious, plump, lemon flavor, and is a delicate green at the same time, sort of like lettuce. I love using it in salads and soups.â&#x20AC;?

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Co-founder & Agricultural Manager Sustainable Settings FAVA BEANS "Beans are nitrogen-fixing legumes, which are very beneficial to our soils. Plus, they are quick and easy growers. Favas are my favorite right now. You can harvest them as sprouts, great in salads. Or, you can grill tender, whole young pods, or let them mature to form fat beans.

After the harvest, leave beans as a cover crop and fodder for earthworms."

HARPER KAUFMAN Farmer / owner, Two Roots Farm CARROTS "Homegrown carrots are unbelievably different from store-bought! Make sure your soil is at least 4-5 inches deep. If the ground is tough, aerate it with a fork, or add more soil. Carrots germinate slowly, so be patient.

Cover them with a light cloth to help retain soil moisture while seeds are popping.

Once carrots emerge, water and weed well, and thin out baby carrots to give room for a full-grown crop. Best started in early Spring."

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Penny Wise

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In early May, I was poking around Once Upon a Child in Glenwood Springs, waiting for my donation of fancy baby clothes that my little girl never wore to be sorted, when I remembered that my five-year-old would be outgrowing his rain boots any minute now, and my two year old would need new summer sandals for playing by the river. With a quick dive into the rather intimidating shoe bins and a snag from a passing display, I scored some yellow Croc boots (Captain Yellow Boots was born!) and lightly used pair of Keens for a total of $22 dollars. Mom - 1, Budget - 0.

If you have an active family, you know the warm, fuzzy sense of satisfaction when you find the perfect lightly used sleeping bag, pair of winter boots, or strider bike for a price that reflects the reality of raising kids in this valley. Clothing is hard enough to keep up with, but add to that the gear needed for camping, skiing, hiking, rafting, SUPing, climbing, biking or any kind of adventure sport? Might as well move somewhere that doesn’t have access to any of those sports to be able to afford them.

Oh, the sweet irony!

In our family, we have three kids under six and a shoestring budget, but we get outside as much as possible. Rafting, camping and biking are our main pursuits at the moment, but time was I’d lead a route or two on the rocks, and I wouldn’t mind the kids getting up there with me someday. So – tough outdoor clothes and gear for all three kiddos are always on my wish list. Here are a few resources for overcoming the costprohibitive nature of introducing our children to the passions we hold so dear.

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Roaring Fork Swap and Kids Swap Facebook Groups- If you haven’t joined, do it now. The admins on both sites work tirelessly to make sure that sales and swaps are from legitimate, local people. I have bought and sold, given away and picked up free items without any issues for many years.

TIP Save a search for items you need: ‘bike trailer,’

‘SUP,’ ‘4 person tent,’ etc. and you will get notifications whenever such items are listed. Fair warning – there is a lightning fast turn around on the steals, so don’t hesitate to comment AND message the seller privately on any item that sparks your interest, or you will be the fifth ‘Next, please!’ before you know it.

CONSIGNMENTS

For gear, Ragged Mountain Sports in Carbondale and Replay Sports in Aspen each offer a thriving local exchange of goods. Their kid section is not huge, but they have a constantly rotating inventory, so you never know when a quick stop will yield the perfect pair of size 3 hiking boots for your first family backpacking trip, or a much-needed Kelty kid carrier For clothing, Sawyer’s Closet and Once Upon a Child are outstanding children’s consignment venues.

Sawyer’s Closet is located on Main Street in Carbondale, and Once Upon a Child is in South Glenwood near Walmart. Both stores can be treasure chests of warm fleece layers, coats and kids shoes. And if you have items in good condition, it is well worth it to build store credit whenever possible.

TIP Sign up for the rewards program at Once Upon a

Child. While I usually have a knee jerk ‘no’ reaction to the question ‘Would you like to sign up for our rewards program?’, I have saved some major dollars with points and discounts over the years.

THRIFT STORES

Glenwood offers quite a few adult thrift stores which, while great for you and the bigger kids in your life, they don’t often have much for littles. Aspen Thrift Store, however, is the exception to this rule. Their racks provide untold opportunities for high quality outdoor brand name items in all sizes.

TIP Hit up Aspen Thrift at the beginning of the shoulder seasons, spring and fall, as skiers or summer adventurers who came for the season often donate like-new items before they return to...wherever.

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For big ticket gear items like skis and bikes, try to find your way into a hand-me-down circle with other families, or reach out to friends and offer to trade.

Keep current on yard sales, which are often advertised on the Swap sites, and don’t hesitate to head to New Castle one Saturday morning and do a loop. That town has an inexplicably high percentage of yard sales per capita.

If you do need new gear, definitely wait until off-season to purchase last year’s design at significant savings. Keep an eye out for Summit Canyon Mountaineering’s Labor Day blowout sale, or similar end-of-summer discounts.

And if your child is reaching the elite level of a sport, you'd better become a brand ambassador, or may God have mercy on your soul and your budget.

It’s never easy, and it’s not cheap to keep kids safe and in gear for mountain adventures, but somehow, it is always worth it, and what else would you do with that money anyway? Take a cruise? Retire early? Where’s the fun in that?

F I V E FA M I LY M E M B E R S I N A T E N T

(albeit a supersize one) = every article of clothing and gear x 5.

Malcom and Hunter Defrates learned early how to organize their own gear – bathing suits, sandals, headlights, sun hats, rain jackets, water bottles, camp chairs ... the list only grows as they do.

"Clothing is hard enough to keep up with, but add to that the gear needed for camping, skiing, hiking, rafting, SUPing, climbing, biking or any kind of adventure sport? Might as well move somewhere that doesn’t have access to any of those sports to be able to afford them. Oh, the sweet irony!"

families welcome!

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FRO M A RO D EO FA M I LY, O R N OT, K I DS O F A L L AG E S C A N FI N D FU N AT T H E C A R BO N DA L E W I L D W E S T RO D EO

“Kids don’t have to be raised a ranch or rodeo kid. No matter their backgrounds they can participate and find that joy of the sport of rodeo. Most of all they participate together with abandonment and just have a few seconds of sheer fun and hear the cheers of the crowd or get high-five from the rodeo clown for a job well done,” Ginny Harrington of Carbondale - rodeo volunteer, ranch wife, grandmother, horse lover 36

KID-FOCUSED CALF SCRAMBLE

Get dirty! Rodeo Royalty assist kids 3-10 years old in warm-up exercises before the race. Arena push ups are just the beginning. Excited kids chase a group of calves around the arena to snatch ribbons from their tails. Parents or guardians must sign a release form by 5:30 p.m. on the day of the rodeo.

MUTTON BUSTIN' Contestants try to hang on to the sheep for as long as they can. Helmets and vests provided. Register through the call-in line (970-923-9270) on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. Check further rules online.

CHEER and EAT 4-H, The Boy Scouts, Slow Groovin'.

BBQ, Senior Matters and other locals sell kid-friendly food. Or bring a picnic and enjoy the sunset.

NOT TO MISS

JULY 12, 19, 26 + AUGUST 2 TIME TO RIDE

Hosted by Alpine Animal Hospital. There will be horseback rides for kids in a special pen, lessons on horse care and more.

JULY 12: WHIPLASH THE COWBOY Whiplash is a Capuchin Monkey who entertains fans riding his Border Collie friend around the arena.

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Looking for

FUN? WE KNOW RIGHT WHERE IT’S

HIDDEN THE LOST FOREST ISN’T HARD TO FIND — IT’S JUST HARD TO SEE. Tucked in among the trees and rocks on Snowmass are an alpine coaster and zip lines, biking trails, ropes challenges and climbing walls. There are ponds to fish in, creeks to hike along, places to enjoy nature alone or in groups, disc golf courses and passionate guides to help you find your next adventure.

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HELP CHOOSING A PRE-SCHOOL AN UP-CLOSE GUIDE TO OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS GR ADES 1-8 HIGH SCHOOL

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PRE-K

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

YOU ARE AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY – PICKING A CHILDCARE OR PRE-K PROGRAM. HERE IS SOME HELP FINDING YOUR WAY.

JONI GOODW YN E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r, E a r l y C h i l h o o d N e t w o r k Glenwood Springs

To live in this beautiful Roaring Fork Valley, many families need dual incomes just to make ends meet. So parents must find childcare that will not only support their schedules, but also (and most importantly) support their child's wellbeing and developmental needs. Research shows that 90% of a person’s intellectual and social/ emotional ability is shaped by age five, so how your child spends their days during these critical early years will have a lasting impact on their lives. Who are you going to trust?

How can you sort through your many options to find the best program for your child?

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CONSIDER THE VARIOUS TYPES OF CHILDCARE, AND DECIDE WHAT OPTION BEST SUITS YOUR FAMILY. LICENSED OPTIONS: 1. Child Care Centers and Preschools consist of one or more classrooms where typically children are grouped by age. An advantage to a center-based program is that there is a resource of teachers to pull from. If a teacher is sick, there is another teacher from the center to fill in. Preschool programs frequently provide a curriculum for the teachers to follow, and often, there is more than one teacher supervising a group of children. Disadvantages may include frequent teacher-turnover, larger child-to-teacher ratios, and hours that may not be flexible.

2. Family Childcare Homes are where your child can be cared for in a home setting. This option may follow a curriculum. Advantages include: being able to choose your child’s teacher, smaller groups, and often more flexible hours. Disadvantages may include lack of support when a teacher becomes sick. Also, there is typically only one adult supervising a group of children.

All licensed childcare teachers/providers, whether they are home-based or center-based are required to have a minimum of 15 hours of early childhood education per year, along

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with certificates in CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions and Medication Administration. Additionally, they are required to have background checks and periodic licensing reviews, which assure that the program is maintained at state-mandated standards.

3. Legal exemptions from childcare licensing: • Friend, Family or Neighbor Care (FFN) Childcare is provided in the home of a friend, relative or neighbor. Advantages may include: convenience, typically lower costs, and flexibility. Disadvantages may include lack of training in basic health and safety (such as CPR and First Aid) or an education in child development.

• Nanny Care or Babysitting Parents hire an individual to work in their home.

Advantages may include: the opportunity for a child to foster a one-on-one relationship; the child remaining in a familiar environment; flexibility of hours and convenience. Since this care is not licensed, there is no regulation to assure best practices, safety training, or developmental education.

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MAKE A SHORT-LIST OF PROGRAMS.

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We have two local non-profit organizations in our community to help you locate the childcare programs that are tailored to your and your child's needs. Kids First, serving Pitkin County; and Early Childhood Network, serving Western Eagle and Garfield County. You can also utilize the services of a statewide program called Colorado Shines. These organizations provide parents with lists of childcare programs, specialized referrals, and parent / teacher resources. They work with childcare providers to improve quality of care by offering training, mentorship, and guidance.

VISIT 2-5 PROGRAMS. TOUR EACH FACILITY. MEET THE TEACHERS, OBSERVE, AND ASK QUESTIONS. Questions about the environment: Are there any health or safety issues?

Are electrical outlets child-protected?

Is the program clean?

Are the toys clean and in good repair?

Is the playground fenced-in?

Is the playground equipment in good condition?

What does the environment look like?

Are there enough toys, furniture and equipment to meet the needs of the number of children served?

Are the toys age-appropriate?

Questions about the teaching: What type of activities are the children doing?

Are the activities developmentally-appropriate?

Are the children wandering?

Or are they engaged in play and learning?

Is there adequate supervision?

How is the teacher interacting with the children?

Is the teacher talking at the child’s eye level?

Is the teacher engaged in the child’s play?

Is the teacher asking questions that encourage children to talk?

Is the teacher responsive to the children’s needs?

Is there mutual respect between the teacher and the children?

Questions about the program: What are the child-to-teacher ratios?

What does the daily schedule look like?

What is the program’s philosophy in regard to early childhood and learning?

What is the program's approach to guiding behavior?

Are there opportunities parents to become involved?

What training and education do the teachers have?

How will teachers communicate with me? How often?

Is there an open door policy?

Is there a policy and procedures handbook?

RESOURCES: EARLY CHILDHOOD NETWORK

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KIDS FIRST

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BEFORE MAKING A FINAL DECISION, VISIT THE PROGRAM WITH YOUR CHILD. If possible, observe your child participating in the program during operating hours. Ask yourself how your child responds to the environment, the children and the teacher.

CHOOSE THE PROGRAM THAT BEST FITS YOUR CHILD. Fill out the enrollment form, sign the contract, turn in the required paperwork, and feel good about making an informed decision on where your child is going to thrive in these early, very crucial, years of his or her life!

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Multiple Choices–

(& All The Right Answers) WHEN FAMILIES CONSIDER THEIR EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS, THEY CAN'T GO WRONG WITH OUR LOCAL PUBLIC & PRIVATE SCHOOLS

A comprehensive school overview, spanning Aspen to New Castle?

The idea seemed somewhat ambitious, but as parents and school advocates, we at Mountain Parent wished for such a thing to exist in our community. Not a field guide, per se, though somewhat more than a list – more like a menu, so parents can get a sense of the various flavors available to them and their children.

We suspected (and confirmed through this process) that our local schools are earning A's when it comes to the depth of academic programming, the beauty of local campuses, and the range of arts and athletic extras.

We created a survey for administrators, designed to cull out the distinguishing details that could help us demonstrate what makes each school unique.

We asked about average class sizes, bus service, foreign languages, arts, academic highlights, and specifics about enrollment.

"Each school has a unique personality and adopts programs in response to community desires," explained RE 1 Superintendent Rob Stein.

We learned that our local schools, both public and private, are more alike than otherwise. For example, every single school from Aspen to New Castle offers Spanish language instruction, outdoor ed, visual and performing arts, and small class sizes (with a community-wide average of 17 in Grades 1-8).

While we live in a time when our national conversation about education resounds with calls for out-of-the-box thinking, we are pleased to report that each school in our area offers an aspect of experiential education, and an emphasis on project-based-learning (PBL's), and alternatives to testing-based methodology.

While no school can offer a "one size fits all" answer, we

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found that each offers something for everyone. So, how is one to differentiate between them?

We found that the distinctions between schools showed up in the words of the administrators and teachers who took time (in the last month of the school year no less) to complete our survey.

Each provided a 4-5 sentence paragraph describing what makes their school unique. These short answers give us a sense for the essence of each school. You will find these in quotes throughout our coverage on the following pages.

In their own words, our local administrators shared their school's missions, accolades and goals. And between the lines, they shared the common values of their school communities. We learned of self-discovery, relationships, “habits of heart and mind,” character, curiosity, independence, “big picture” thinking, resilience, neighborliness, engagement, diversity, stewardship, intellectual freedom, inclusion, cultural responsibility, and imagination.

In the photos shared by the schools, we see happy faces. We see classroom instruction, pep rallies, concerts, athletic competitions, trophy pics, school yards, field trips and a school garden. By looking more closely at each of our schools – not just with an eye toward making a choice for our own families, but to also see the wealth of opportunities around us – we can see a reflection of our whole community.

GRADES 1-8 ASPEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL 970-923-4080 www.DiscoverCompass.org 340 Woody Creek Mesa Woody Creek, CO 81656 Enrollment Lottery Publicly Funded Charter Aspen School District

ASPEN COUNTRY DAY 970-925-1909 www.AspenCountryDay.org 85 Country Day Way (one mile from roundabout up Castle Creek Road) Application w/ testing Tuition & Financial Aid + PreK & Kindergarten

ASPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 970-925-3760 www.aspenk12.net 235 High School Road, Aspen, CO 81611 In-District Enrollment Publicly Funded Aspen School District + PreK & Kindergarten

ASPEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 970-925-3760 www.aspenk12.net 235 High School Road, Aspen, CO 81611 In-District Enrollment Publicly Funded Aspen School District

Our mission is simple: to foster lifelong learning. We achieve this goal by focusing on three domains: academic excellence, building strong relationships and engaging students in relevant curriculum, all in a small school setting. Our academic and social focus is woven into every activity.

Our students are not only outstanding community members, but they also consistently have test scores among the highest in the state.

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We believe that the formative years (Pre-K - 8th grade) are the most important time in a child's educational journey - the time to establish academic skills, attitudes and habits of the heart and mind. ACD students are guided by experienced teachers and surrounded by classmates who love to learn.

Aspen Elementary School seeks, implements, and monitors best practices for student and teacher learning. The staff focuses on learning in collaborative teams. Faculty clearly deďŹ nes, articulates, implements, and assesses what students know and are able to do, and are committed to the social, physical, and emotional well-being of all members.

Aspen Middle School has an incredible staff!

They recognize that the years of adolescence are pivotal, and abound with individual potential and opportunity. They care for the students' concerns, and engage them in meaningful educational experiences that prepare them for a successful future.

Our program teaches life skills outside of the classroom that will be remembered for years to come. We truly develop the young adolescent's mind, body, and spirit.

Fall Saturday Program Designed for children of all ages and abilities

SEPT 22 - NOV 10 Biking Horseback Riding Swimming Pumpkin Patch Clay Center & More Scholarships Available

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GRADES 1-8 BASALT ELEMENTARY 970-384-5800 www.rfsd.k12.co.us

151 Cottonwood Drive, Basalt, CO 81621 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District + PreK & Kindergarten

Our mission is to partner with our community to inspire students to thrive by building positive relationships, supporting academic success and providing enriching learning opportunities in both Spanish and English. We offer the Dual Language Program, building relationships through the Crew Experience and offer many programs such as environmental education, art, music and exciting STEM classes. Our parents and community are supportive and engaged.

BASALT MIDDLE SCHOOL 970-384-5900 www.rfsd.k12.co.us

BMS emphasizes a growth mind-set and academic rigor paired with character skills and social emotional development for every child. Our curriculum includes hands-on learning, including overnight outdoor ed trips for every grade, STEAM classes, and a state-of-the-art Makerspace with 3D printing.

Everything we do revolves around our motto of Work Hard, Be kind, Achieve.

51 School Street, Basalt, CO 81621 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District

CARBONDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 970-963-9647 www.discovercompass.org 1505 Satank Road, Carbondale, CO 81623 Enrollment Lottery Publicly Funded Charter

One of school's goals is to develop a curiosity-driven curriculum, which allows students to learn about the world using their own interests as the vehicle.

Students follow the standards-based curriculum in an environment that encourages self-directed study. We strive to foster a community of learners and are guided by the four points of our compass: Lifelong Learning, Community, Responsibility and Social Justice.

Publicly Funded Free Education

GOT KIDS? WE ARE FREE!

Aspen Youth Center is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm for the WHOLE SUMMER! If your child is a rising 4th grader - 12th grader, no ma!er where they live, sign them up for a summer of FUN activities including climbing, ra"ing, horseback riding, art, cooking, hikes, science, sports, tech, & more! Check out our Facebook or website for more info.

Sign up or get more info at: 970.544.4130, info@aspenyouthcenter.org, www.aspenyouthcenter.org 0861 Maroon Creek Road, Aspen, Colorado 44

GRADES 1-8 CARBONDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

CMS is committed to rigorous academics, enrichments and CREW experiences.

Our math program ranks in the top 1% in the state for growth. Our language arts and Spanish programming prepares students for AP coursework.

CREWs create connections where students gain the conďŹ dence to overcome challenges, work towards personal goals and strengthen their character.

970-384-5700 www.rfsd.k12.co.us 180 Snowmass Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District

CORNERSTONE CLASSICAL ACADEMY

970-927-9106 www.CornerstoneBasalt.net 20449 Highway 82, Basalt, CO 81623 Open Enrollment Tuition w/ Financial Aid + PreK, Kindergarten & High School

Cornerstone focuses on equipping our students to successfully explore, listen, discern, defend and articulate at a high level. When students know what they are learning and why they are learning it, they begin to own their education and it becomes a lifelong pursuit. Our motivation to teach is not driven by test scores but rather in arousing each student's interest and to equip them with the tools they need to think for themselves.

CRYSTAL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Project-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy that involves a dynamic classroom approach where students acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges through a multi-disciplinary approach. CRES uses the PBL approach to provide an extraordinary education for our students. With some of the best teachers in the valley, we strive to engage students in the learning process, while meeting their individual needs.

970-384-5620 www.rfsd.k12.co.us

160 Snowmass Drive, Carbondale, CO 81623 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District + PreK & Kindergarten

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GRADES 1-8 GLENWOOD SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 970-384-5450 www.rfsd.k12.co.us

915 School Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District

We are a diverse EL Education school located in the heart of Glenwood Springs. We teach students to be stewards of their own learning and character development in a caring and supportive community.

+ PreK & Kindergarten

GLENWOOD SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL 970-384-5500 www.rfsd.k12.co.us 120 Soccer Field Road Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District

LIBERTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY 970-984-0604 www.LCA.com 5033 Country Rd. 305 New Castle, CO 81647

Open Enrollment Tuition w/ Financial Aid + PreK - Kindergarten & High School

We are a member of the EL Education Network. This means we prioritize learning that is challenging, active, meaningful, public and develops character. We want our students to take ownership of their own learning and we value deep ties with the community. Our students circle up in Crew each day.

Our classical curriculum highlights the ďŹ&#x201A;ow of history, integrating other disciplines around the great thinkers and writers of western history. We have a low student-to-teacher ratio that ensures meaningful dialogue and lasting relationships. Teaching from a Christian world view allows us full intellectual freedom to study all subjects in their entirety. Our university style schedule allows students to pursue their own interests and spend more time with family.

MARBLE CHARTER SCHOOL 970-963-9550 www.MarbleCharter.Gunnison Schools.net

418 W. Main Street, Marble, CO 81623 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded Charter Gunnison School District

Marble Charter School teaches a growth mind-set in a unique and nurturing environment while exceeding state standards. We are tuition-free, public K-8 Charter School. Our multi-age classrooms provide opportunities for students to work at their own level, often pushing beyond their grade level. We have daily bus service and provide delicious hot lunch daily.

RIVERVIEW SCHOOL 970-928-0240 www.rfsd.k12.co.us

228 Flying M Ranch Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District

Our school vision: While in a safe and inclusive environment and while focusing on character development through Crew, Riverview students will exhibit the habits of a scholar, develop life skills and become culturally responsive citizens able to thrive in a changing world.

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ROSS MONTESSORI 970-963-7199 www.RossMontessori.org 109 Lewies Lane, Carbondale, CO 81623 Enrollment Lottery Publicly Funded Charter

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Ross Montessori's mission is to prepare compassionate life-long learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our Core Values are: Children, Joy of Discovery, Dedication to Mastery, Compassionate Love , Community. We have a new building and campus built in 2015. Parents share with us that Montessori education has prepared their children for successful experiences in high school and beyond.

your child's education

the most important journey of all

At Aspen Country Day School, children build a solid foundation for success in high school, college, and life. Small classes, deep connections with caring teachers, and classmates who love to learn. Country Day welcomes families from the Roaring Fork Valley for PreKindergarten through Eighth Grade.

Playdate by the Ponds

Saturday, September 15 10 am - 1 pm 1 mile from the roundabout on Castle Creek Rd.

come see for yourself!

www.aspencountryday.org

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GRADES 1-8 At Sopris, we believe together we can reach, teach and inspire all students to excellence. We believe all students should learn through engaging, challenging, and authentic experiences. We value relationships, hard work and diversity.

Sopris Elementary students thrive in a learning environment that fosters academic, social and emotional growth.

SOPRIS ELEMENTARY 970-384-5400 www.rfsd.k12.co.us 1150 Mt. Sopris Drive, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District + PreK & Kindergarten

A Classical Christian School Established in 1997 Pre-K â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 Grade, University-Model Schedule & Summertime Adventure Camp Located in New Castle

LCA is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, ethnic background or national origin.

ST. STEPHENS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (970) 945-7746 www.scsglenwood.org 414 Hyland Park Dr, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Application Process Tuition w/ Financial Aid + PreK & Kindergarten

TWO RIVERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 970-384-5200 www.TwoRivers.org 195 Center Drive, Glenwood Springs, CO 81623 Enrollment Lottery Publicly Funded Charter

St. Stephens offers rigorous, time-tested curriculum taught by committed faculty in a faith-based and nurturing environment.

This results in measurably accomplished academic achievement. Catholic teachings, faith and traditions are integral to a curriculum that reinforces what is taught at home, including virtues of discipline, respect and responsibility. These will provide guidance and inspiration as your child navigates life's challenges.

Two Rivers Community School has been designated as a Distinction School.

Performance Schools have the Distinction of being above the 73rd percentile in performance-based academic and ďŹ nancial accountability measures. Every year in April, a lottery for available slots is held.

Students designated low income or second learners are given preference. The mission, staff and culture of TRCS is what makes it unique. Come see for yourself.

Set on 17 beautiful acres, our campus WALDORF SCHOOL ON THE ROARING FORK provides our students the experience 970-963-1960 of wonder and nature in the heart of www.WaldorfSchoolRF.com the Roaring Fork Valley. Our pedagogy emphasizes the role of imagination and arts 16543 Highway 82, Carbondale, CO 81623 in learning. By balancing academic rigor with developmentally appropriate, experiential Application Process Tuition w/ Financial Aid lessons, we inspire life-ling learning, enabling our students to meet the future + PreK & Kindergarten with conďŹ dence in their unique capacities, gifts and talents.

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GLENWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Crew students bring painting materials and their creativity to an outdoor play area. ASPEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Chess club meets after school to help one another learn the Game of Kings. CARBONDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL science teacher Megan Ravenscraft perches on a lab table to get a bird's eye view of a dissection. RIVERVIEW SCHOOL 5th Grade is working on their big end-of-year PBL (Project Based Learning), where they are designing their "Dream Playground" Here is one team constructing a 3D model to showcase their designs. MARBLE CHARTER SCHOOL the "Little School with a Big Heart" serves children and families in Marble and the Crystal Valley, with daily bus service from Carbondale. Their annual whole-school portrait is taken on the steps of Marble's historic one-room schoolhouse. At ASPEN COUNTRY DAY an (clockwise)

older reading buddy helps another student.

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HIGH SCHOOLS ASPEN HIGH SCHOOL 970-925-3760 www.aspenk12.net 0235 High School Road Open Enrollment Publicly Funded Aspen School District MASCOT: Skier COLORS: Red & Black

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS: International Baccalaureate Experiential Education program Classroom-to-Career program with courses ranging from Sports Marketing, to Cooking, to Commercial Pilot Training ARTS: Theatre, Guitar, Digital Music, Music Theory, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Ceramics, 3-D Design, Studio Art & Film ATHLETICS: Football, Cross-Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, Softball, Dance, Basketball, Nordic & Alpine Skiing, Swimming, Ice Hockey, Track & Field, Baseball & Lacrosse

BASALT HIGH SCHOOL 970-384-5353 www.rfsd.k12.co.us 600 Southside Drive, Basalt, CO 81621 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District MASCOT: Longhorn COLORS: purple & gold

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS: AP Classes: Biology, Computer Science, English Language & Composition Dual college enrollment Outdoor Ed STEM Program ARTS: Visual Arts, Digital photography, Ceramics & Sculpture ATHLETICS: Football, Softball, Cross-Country, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Golf & Spirit Team BRAGGING RIGHTS: Graduates accepted at Bates, Brown, USC & Cal Poly

Aspen High School reflects the town's rich cultural heritage and embraces the vision of Walter Paepcke, the leader of the postwar Aspen Renaissance, who encouraged Aspenites to nurture the "mind, body, and spirit." Our staff, through their close collaboration with our students, models habits of mind and body that stimulate our students to challenge themselves to pursue lives of integrity and relevance.

Basalt High School mission: Every student will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, habits of mind and personal qualities to achieve success in the 21st century world and to create choices for his or her future.

We do this by providing rigorous academic classes, a full-time college counselor, and opportunities to engage in community service and develop leadership skills (Key Club, Student Council, Environmental Club to name a few). We also foster community and celebrate student achievement with twice-monthly all-school Community Meetings.

BRIDGES HIGH SCHOOL 970-384-6160 www.rfsd.k12.co.us 455 South 3rd Street Carbondale, CO 81623 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District MASCOT: Frog COLORS: green & white

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS: Senior Project Capstones for 20 years Dual college enrollment Outdoor Ed ARTS: Art Studio Classes, CU-Succeed Art History BRAGGING RIGHTS: Celebrated 20th Anniversary by opening a newly remodelled building.

COAL RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 970-665-6701 www.garfieldre2.org 35947 US-6, New Castle, CO 81647 Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 2 School District MASCOT: Titan COLORS: blue, white & black

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ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS: AP Classes: Art, Phychology, Seminar, Research, Spanish, Physics, English Lit & Composition Dual college enrollment, Outdoor Ed & STEM Program ARTS: AP Art, 2D Art, 3D Art, Men's Choir ATHLETICS: Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling & Golf BRAGGING RIGHTS: 3 Daniels Award Scholars in the past 2 years, + 1 Boettcher Scholarship recipient

Bridges HS is an alternative high school that does things differently, but still empowers students to enroll at college or post-secondary training. We are committed to work with each individual student and family to engage students in their own education and co-create pathways to their future. We are connected to the National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) and have adopted their philosophy of education focused on educating the whole child.

At Coal Ridge High School, we believe that every student can achieve success by focusing on reading, writing, and communicating in every class, every day. This rigorous approach toward every subject has created classrooms where students are always working towards achieving the very best. With a strong group of diverse students and teachers, Coal Ridge High School offers a variety of learning pathways to engage, nurture, and challenge each student individually.

HIGH SCHOOLS COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL 970-963-2562 www.CRMS.org 500 Holden Way Carbondale Enrollment Application with Entrance Testing Tuition w/ Financial Aid MASCOT: Rocky Mountain Oysters COLORS: green & white

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS: AP Classes: Environmental Science, US History, Calculus, English Lit + Outdoor Ed & STEM Program ARTS: Glass blowing, drawing, painting, ceramics, blacksmithing, silversmithing, photography, & videography ATHLETICS: Soccer, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, alpine & nordic skiing, snowboarding, running, tennis, yoga BRAGGING RIGHTS: Accredited by Association of Experiential Education & Association of Colorado Independent Schools

Intentionally sized at 165 students, relationships are at the core of the CRMS experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and the base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.

The curriculum is a perfect blend of traditional college-prep academics infused with project-based learning and teaching excellence -- your teachers will know you, engage you, and inspire you to think in ways you haven’t before.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL 970-384-5555 www.rfsd.k12.co.us 1521 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS: AP Classes: English Lit & Lang, Spanish Lit & Lang, Statistics, Calculus, Studio Art + Outdoor Ed, STEM Program & Dual College Enrollment

Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District

ARTS: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Graphic Design, Jewelry, Stained Glass, Pottery, Sewing, Choir

MASCOT: Demons

ATHLETICS: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, Cross-Country

COLORS: red & white

Glenwood Springs High School mission is to improve the real-life chances of students, to change their life trajectories by moving them closer to achieving their potential. As Senior, Noah Rowe-Gaddis says, "The best thing about this school is the teachers".

BRAGGING RIGHTS: Highly experienced teachers, most of whom have Master's Degrees

ROARING FORK HIGH SCHOOL

2270 Hwy 133 Carbondale

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS: AP Classes: Psychology, Spanish, English Lit & Lang, Computer Science, Calculus, World History, Statistics, & Physics + Outdoor Ed, Dual College Enrollment, Gardening / Sustainability Program & STEM Program

Open Enrollment Publicly Funded RE 1 School District

ARTS: Visual Arts, Photography, Videography, Woods, Choir, Theatre, Guitar, Orchestra Band & Honors Jazz Band

MASCOT: Rams

ATHLETICS: Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Baseball, Track & Field

970-384-5757 www.rfsd.k12.co.us

COLORS: blue & gold

BRAGGING RIGHTS: 4 Daniels Award Scholars in the past 2 years, + 2 Boettcher Scholarship recipients

YAMPAH MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL 970-945-9463 www.YMHS.org 695 Red Mountain Dr Glenwood Springs Open Enrollment Publicly Funded Charter MASCOT: Grizzlies COLORS: purple & black

RFHS holds students to a high-academic standard, while delivering the message that all students are safe, loved, and cared for.

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS: Dual College Enrollment STEM Program & Outdoor Ed ARTS: Painting, drawing, pottery, collage, theater, spoken word poetry, band, vocals, stomp & drum circles ATHLETICS: Rock Climbing, Fitness, Spoken Word Poetry Team BRAGGING RIGHTS: CDE High Flyers Nework – High Performing Alterntative School MOTTO: "Small School, Big Soul"

Yampah provides students with personalized learning plan to meet their educational goals, grow academically and earn a diploma. Student motivation and engagement is supported in a small school environment with attention to the whole student.

Students, supported by Advisors, design learning plans that include: classes, independent study, college classes, credit recovery, internships, service learning, work, experiential & outdoor education. As well, students all create post-secondary education and beyond.

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GUIDE ANDY ZANKA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

ART BASE

ASCENDIGO

kdnk.org 963-0139 Ages: 12 -14 Join the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program and Carbondale Arts for a radio workshop, June 19th22nd from 12 PM -5 PM at KDNK Community Access Radio in Carbondale. Experience includes hosting and engineering radio shows on KDNK, exploring music, participating in a public art project, conducting interviews, and a live show.

www.theartbase.org 970-927-4123 Ages: 4 -14 Themed art camps include: Star Wars, fashion, teen studio, Harry Potter, Animals and more.

Ascendigo.org 970.927.3143 Ages: 12 -14 Week-long rewarding, challenging outdoor day and overnight camps with positive, autism-specific support for all levels of ability, behavior, and functioning.

Whitewater rafting, wake boarding & surfing, horseback riding, climbing, music and more.

ANDERSON RANCH

ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ACES)

ASPEN REC DEPARTMENT

www.andersonranch.org (970) 923-3181 Ages: 4 -14 Children's workshops at Anderson Ranch range from material based traditional artistic disciplines to interdisciplinary technology and new media. Students are supported to explore, imagine and develop new ways of thinking and cultivating creative perspectives. Half day or full day workshops are available and run from Monday through Friday, June-August. Please visit andersonranch.org to register or to find out more

aspennature.org 925-5756 Ages: 4 -14 ACES offers fun and educational camps at both Hallam Lake in Aspen and Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt.

Options include drop-in, daily, weekly and over-night camps for all interests, including many partnership camps focused on art, photography, fishing, and more. Don’t forget to check out our exciting overnight camping and sleep-away options for ages 11-14!

aspenrecreation.com 970.544.4100 0861 Maroon Creek Rd Aspen, CO, 81611 See page 41 for program details. Many camps and classes are offered over the course of the summer for all ages.

Choose your Path..

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Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kickboxing Archery

Rising Crane

TRAINING CENTER

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REGISTER NOW FOR FALL Youth & Adult Classes. Ask about KinderKicks for ages 1-5 RISINGCRANE.NET • 970.274.8473

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GUIDE ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET

ASPEN YOUTH CENTER

BEYOND THE BELL

aspensantafeballet.com 970-925-7175 ext. 106 Ages: 3 & up Students learn in small classes in a supportive environment that fosters conďŹ dence and individual accomplishment as well as technique and artistry.

Members of the professional company as well as world-renowned master teachers are regularly invited to teach.

www.aspenyouthcenter.org Ages: Rising 4th grade and up Join us for art, cooking, science, sports, outdoor adventures, and DODGE BALL! We are dedicated to FREE programs and want to meet YOUR kids! Come daily or once a week, we are a drop in facility so we make it work for YOU.

beyondthebelldaycamp.com beyondthebell.cg@gmail.com 707-631-3993 Ages: 5 -12 We foster a culture of sportsmanship, exploration and empowerment. BTB accepts 5-15 year old children, 5 days a week from June through August. Hours are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm to accommodate working parents for camps. We offer after-school care at Sopris Elementary.

ASPEN VALLEY SKI CLUB

BASALT REC DEPARTMENT

CAMP RUN-A-MUK

awww.teamavsc.org/summer 970.205.5100 Ages: 7+ AVSC offers a wide range of summer camps including mountain biking (all abilities!), trampoline and ramp camps, and on-snow opportunities at Buttermilk! Visit the website for dates, pricing, and more!

basaltexpressrec.org 970.927.8214 x 400 Ages: 4 -14 101 Midland Avenue, Basalt.

See page 44 for program details. Many camps and classes are offered over the course of the summer for all ages.

www.camprunamuk.net 407-CAMP Ages: entering kindergarten -12 Carbondale's premier summer day camp is having another fun and exciting summer. Camp Run-a-muk is a quality program that is caring and employs highlyqualiďŹ ed counselors. It's the place your kids want to be! Camp Run-a-Muk activities include dramatic play, games and arts and crafts. We offer after-school programs at CRES.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creativity is now as important as literacy.

And we should treat it with the same status.â&#x20AC;? ... Sir Ken Robinson

SMALL GROUP LESSONS & INSTRUCTION:

15-week session starting SEPTEMBER 10 90-minute 90minute weekly group jams + optional private packages KIDS FORM BANDS & PERFORM SONGS THEY LOVE & PERFORM IN A FULL-BLOWN ROCK CONCERT Scholarships available

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GUIDE CARBONDALE ARTS

CARBONDALE REC DEPARTMENT

JAS ASPEN

www.carbondalearts.com 970-963-1680 Rosybelle, the Mobile Maker Bus, will offer a variety art forms for children to explore. Mediums include: Digital Animation, Painting, and Rock & Roll. Find Rosybelle at the Launchpad – 76 S 4th St, Carbondale; or at the New Castle Recreation Center – 23 W Main St, New Castle

carbondalerec.com 970.510.1290 567 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale See page 44 for program details. Many camps and classes are offered over the course of the summer for all ages.

www.jazzaspensnowmass.org 970-920-4996 Music education in partnership with our local schools.

The Pays to Play program is a private lesson fund allowing RFV youth to take private music lessons in any discipline from an instructor recommended

by JAS. JAS pays for 3 hours of lessons to increase opportunities for music education while supporting the economy of local musicians.

CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER

CHRISTINA GRANDY

GLENWOOD TOYS

www.carbondaleclay.org 970-963-2529 Ages: 5-8 and 9+ The Carbondale Clay Center offers summer ceramic classes on the wheel and off for kids of all ages!

Themes include dinosaurs, mountains, and the Caribbean.

Licensed marriage and family therapist 310-614-9922 3:30-4:30 pm, Mondays - Thursdays throughout the school year, Christina Grandy provides one-on-one support to children, teens and parents, as they navigate personal challenges.

www.glenwoodtoysgifts.com 970-945-1141 Every Thursday: story time at 10.30 a.m. (ages 2-5) Starting in September – Every Friday: Mommy/Daddy + Me Classes (ages 3-5) with a focus on storytelling paired with crafts.

Youth Art Classes (ages 6+) Family Paint Nights: Create paintings together under the guidance of our skilled instructor.

FUN PARTY PACKAGES AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB

JOIN THE

Hourly Rates • Arts & Crafts Classes Dress Up • Kids Clubhouse Every day

Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra!

Open to students ages 5-18 who play violin, viola, cello, bass, winds, or brass. Scholarships available.

Rehearsals begin in September in Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Aspen.

TOYS FOR EVERY AGE & PRICE 970.945.1141 • glenwoodtoys.com 822 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs one block from the Bridge

Inscripciones abiertas a estudiantes de 5 a 18 años que tocan violín, viola, chelo, bajo, o instrumentos de viento. Becas disponibles. Los ensayos comienzan en septiembre en Glenwood Springs, Carbondale y Aspen.

P.O. Box 503 / Carbondale, CO 81623 RFYouthOrchestra@gmail.com (970) 306-1235

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GUIDE HANDMAKERY

PITKIN COUNTRY LIBRARY

ROCK & ROLL ACADEMY

www.handmakery.com 970-309-7686 Ages: 3-10ish and young adults HANDMAKERY is a hands-on, art enrichment program located in Carbondale for children & young adults.

Look for Mini Maker and specialized classes, camps and workshops throughout the year.

pitcolib.org 429-1900 Check our website in the fall for information about Homework Hangout and After school Club on Wednesdays.

www.RockAndRollRoaringFork.com 970.379.9685 Ages: 10-18 A modern music program for kids. Students form bands with friends, and meet weekly for 90-minute practice sessions. They choose music they love, explore and experiment with instruments and sounds, and develop social and life skills. At the end of the 15week program, each group performs in a full-blown rock concert for family and friends.

MERMAID ART / CREATIVE FLOW STUDIO

ROARING FORK YOUTH ORCHESTRA

SNOWMASS VILLAGE

www.thecreativeflowstudio.com Ages: 6-9 Join artist/ teacher, Pam Porter, for these small, creative classes and camps. After-school classes starting this fall. Please call or visit our website.

www.RFYO.org 970-306-1235 RFYouthOrchestra@gmail.com Open to students ages 5-18 who play violin, viola, cello, bass, winds, and brass. Scholarships available for RFYO and private lessons. Rehearsals begin in September in Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Aspen. Experienced-beginner to advanced students are placed in 3 ensembles according to age and ability. Concerts take place throughout the valley.

snowmassrecreation.org 925-5756 Check our website for information regarding fall classes and activities for after school.

Calling all

MERMAIDS! for art & swim camps & play dates

9 a.m - 3 p.m.

Mondays-Thursdays Ages 6 - 9 Weekly Camps – almost filled One-Day Summer Mermaid Play-Dates are still available! www.thecreativeflowstudio.com in Carbondale with Pam Porter

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GUIDE RISING CRANE

THEATRE ASPEN

YELLOW CANARY

www.risingcrane.net 970-274-8473 Ages: All ages and levels A range of martial arts, conditioning & leadership training â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Youth, teen and adult targeted sessions.

Mixed martial arts: Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, traditional weapons, archery and sword

www.theatreaspen.org 970-300-4299 Theatre Aspen offers year-round dramatic learning adventures for all ages, including after-school classes, summer drama programs and full theatrical productions. Learn more and register for the fun at theatreaspen.org.

yellowcanaryart.com 927-0205 Offering summer art camps and fall programming, Yellow Canary is an innovative art studio focused on children. We are passionate about inspiring kids and making a difference in their lives. When children are encouraged to be creative and proud of their creations, it makes them happier and more positive little people.

SOL THEATRE

WINDWALKERS

YOUTH ENTITY

www.soltheatrecompany.org 970-274-0894 Ages: 6 -14 Sol Theatre is proud to offer homeschool classes for homeschool families September through May. Classes include acting, art, sewing, costume design and tap.

New this year: After-School Drama Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It will be a place for students to come together and create!

windwalkerstrc.org 970-963-2909 Ages: 6-11 All Inclusive/All Abilities camps offer daily activities in riding lessons (according to Level and skills), Learning about Horses (body parts, breed, markings, colors, etc) Ranch Skills, Arts & Crafts, Games and more (like Bareback games)!

youthentity.org 963.4055 In partnership with local schools, YE offers career readiness, ďŹ nancial literacy and other programs. The High School Programs, such as ProStart, Engineering and Construction and Design Team, offer older kids real world skill building.

MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES FOR KIDS & TEENS

ASPEN SNOWMASS

CAMP JUNE 11 - AUGUST 31, 2018 MONDAY - FRIDAY

This is the camp for small people with big appetites for fun. Our programs include downhill biking, rock climbing, fishing, rafting, rocket building, mountain boarding, arts & crafts, hiking, overnight campouts, and (new this year) ropes courses, and an alpine coaster! Run by qualified educators and professional guides, our camps provide age-appropriate adventures indoors and out.

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844-289-3470 | ASPENSNOWMASS.COM/CAMP

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Aspen ASPEN RECREATION DEPARTMENT

0861 Maroon Creek Rd Aspen, CO, 81611 aspenrecreation.com 970.544.4100

WEEKLY ART CAMPS AT THE RED BRICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS

CITY OF ASPEN SUMMER DAY CAMP

redbrickaspen.com Dates: July 9 - August 22 (Weekly Camps) Times: 9:30am - 3:30pm Ages: 5 1/2 to 10 years old Fee: $275/week The Red Brick Center for the Arts provides week-long day camps where children explore different themes each week through a variety of mediums. Choose from Camp Clay, Mosaic Madness, Art Around Town, Mythical Creatures of the Sea and More!

Now – August 22 Time: 7:30am - 5:30pm Ages: 5 - 10 years old Fee: $43 / day online | $66 / day online (nonresident) Days will be packed full of fun & educational activities such as swimming, skating, science, nature and weekly field trips. City of Aspen Day Camp is a State of Colorado licensed program and follows all State Regulations.

KARATE

TENNIS

September - December Fee: Monthly or Drop-in Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Taught by Elaine Kozel, a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do. She will teach your kids the basics of karate, including self-discipline and gross motor skills.

Beginner and Advanced classes. Learn more on the website.

Ages: 5 - 18 Dates: Until August 17 Fee: Drop-in $20 or 10-Punch Pass $190 Location: Aspen Golf & Tennis Club Kids Clinics are available for all skill levels, offered various days of the week by our certified instructors.

Come out and play tennis with your family, racquet rentals available. $26/hr for court rentals.

REC RIDERS

OUTDOOR CLIMBING (A.R.O.C.K. and JR A.R.O.C.K.)

Dates › July 2 – August 13 Mondays › 8:45AM - 2:00PM Ages: 10 and up Fee: $50/ class Trail ride days will consist of a basic skills assessment and bike check prior to the day’s ride. Your child must know how to ride a bike and have completed a few beginner / intermediate mtn bike rides on single-track dirt trails to participate.

June 25 – August 7 Ages: 5 -7 years Mondays › 8:45am - 1:00pm Ages: 8 and up Tuesdays › 9:00am - 4:00pm Learn the basics of knots, rope work, belaying, rappelling, and "leave no trace" principals of outdoor recreation on the rocks of Independence Pass or other locations. All instructors are first aid trained and AMGA certified.

SWIM LESSONS

AFTERSCHOOL CLUB

Dates: Monthly Times and days based on specific class Ages: Ages 6 months and up Fees: $34 / month online. Call for private lessons.

Beginners learn to be safe in the water and develop beginner swim skills in a fun environment with their instructor. Various levels of classes to choose from. Private lessons for kids and adults are available.

Ages: 5 - 11 years old Dates: Starts August 23 Time: 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm; Wednesday 1:40 pm – 5:30pm Fee: M, T, Th, F - $15; Wed. $20 Come play with us afterschool! The Afterschool Club is a state-licensed program for youth 5-11yrs. Program will include homework help and lots of fun recreational activities.

CO-ED SOCCER

September - October Ages: 5 - 9 (Kindergarten, 6-7, 8-9) Time: Varies by Age Group Soccer is an introductory or continuation program for our youth. This program will teach them how to dribble, pass, shoot, play defense as well as teamwork.

This program will practice two days per week, and 1 game per week. Parent volunteer coaches needed, coach training provided!

WEEKLY SAILING CAMP

Session 2: July 23 - 27 Session 3: August 6 - 10 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday Ages: 10 - 16 years old Fee: $250/session This program is designed for kids between the ages of 10-16 who want to learn more about sailing.

Transportation is provided from Aspen (Paepcke Park) to Reudi. Previous sailing experience is helpful but not necessary.

CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US! @ THE ARC choose the Green Room or the Aspen Youth

Center for older kids. Includes pool, climbing and skating if available. @ THE RED BRICK fee includes tables, chairs, set-up and tear-down. Add-ons are available for an additional fee, including bounce houses, aerials, trampolines and more.

See the website for rental fees.

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Snowmass SNOWMASS VILLAGE PARKS, RECREATION & TRAILS

2835 Brush Creek Road Snowmass Village, CO 81615 snowmassrecreation.com 970.922.2240

MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMPS

Dates: 3rd & 4th Grades: June 11 - August 17 1st & 2nd Grades: June 18 – 22, July 9 – 13, July 23 – 27 Drop Off: 9:00am Pick Up: 3:00pm Fee: $199/ week Weekly mountain bike camps will be based out of the Snowmass Village Recreation Center in partnership with Roaring Fork Cycling. Camp will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Registration and pricing is based on weekly (3 day) registration.

RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS

CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMPS

May - August Times: Morning and evening classes Days: Monday - Saturday Fee: $105 Courses are offered in May, June, July and August.

Classes run at a maximum of 6 participants per instructor, and minimum of 3 participants. Each session consists of eight 45 minute classes.

Dates: July 30th – August 3rd Ages 3 - 14 Choose First Kicks or Half Day Camps Extended Day Options Available @ Town Park Soccer Fields

SUMMER DAY CAMP

June 4 - August 22 Days: Monday - Friday Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Activities include but are not limited to, indoor rock climbing, swimming, hiking , art, playground free time, field trips and much more.

With programs for each age, the curriculum includes a variety of foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, freestyle soccer, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a mini tournament play. Players also learn about our core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership.

Please note that there will be a $10 late fee for campers registering within 10 days of the camp start date. Many camps will fill up and be closed prior to this date – please register early to avoid disappointment.

Register online at challengersports.com

HOST A PARTY Have your next party at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center. We offer a variety of rental options that include use of the swimming pool, bounce house, ice rink and indoor climbing wall. Price and times dependent upon packages.

Please visit www.snowmassrecreation.com for more information.

RECREATION CENTER PASSES

There are a variety of memberships available at the Snowmass Village Recreation Center. Whether you want to work out for the day, or have ambitious fitness goals that may take a little longer, we offer something for every budget. You don't have to live in Snowmass Village to enjoy this great facility. Options include youth and adult one-time daily visits, monthly, yearly, and 20-visit punch passes.

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ROCK CLIMBING ADVENTURES

BASALT REC'S FALL Ages: 10 - 15 Time: 9:00Am - 4:00PM Session I: Wed/Thurs, July 25 & 26; register by 7/20 BROCHURE IS OUT Session II: Wed/Thurs, August 8 & 9; register by 8/3 SEPTEMBER 1!

Where: Meet at Basalt Town Hall Cost: $120 per session.

Take your summer fun to new heights and come climbing with us. Whether learning the basics or more advanced skills, you will enjoy the opportunity to climb in an indoor and outdoor setting. Class instruction will include climbing techniques, belay technique, knots, anchor placements, safety, and injury prevention. Class includes a day at the ARC (plus some swimming!) and outdoor climbing with Aspen Expeditions. Equipment is provided. Min/Max: 6/8.

YOUTH SPORTS CAMP

PICKLEBALL CLINICS FOR ADULTS!

GAMES, GAMES, GAMES

DANGEROUS BOOKS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

Ages: 7 -11 Dates: July 9 - 13 Participants will engage in traditional sports each morning including lacrosse, tennis, whiffle ball, golf, soccer, flag football, basketball, baseball, and bicycling on the BMX track. All sports will be facilitated in an ageappropriate atmosphere focusing on fun, team work, sportsmanship, and healthy play.

Dates: July 16 - 20 Ages: 6 - 11 For those kids who love to play, this is the program for you! Learn and practice the basics of popular team sports including street hockey, flag football, baseball and soccer; enjoy some down time with card games, board games, word games and other brain teasers; run like mad with tag-games, dodge ball, and relay events; and build social skills through a variety of team building initiatives.

Newbie Sessions - July 17, 24, Aug 7 Intermediate Sessions - July 18, 25, Aug 8 Learn drills, & rules. Then at the end, you'll get to incorporate those newly learned skills into games. When you're comfortable with the rules and skills, you'll go in to the intermediate class for strategy and opportunities to refine your skills. Join us at TAC Fit tennis courts to learn this sport that is sweeping the nation! Get a "3Pack" for a discount.

August 6 - 10 Activities that every child should experience in their childhood this week include popsicle stick bombs, a bridge-building project, parachute design contests, rocket launches, paper airplanes, garden projects, stilt walking, blowguns (with nerf bullets), human-sized bubbles, archery, fort-building, RC cars, bicycling the BMX track, building gnome homes, music making, Zorb soccer, and other traditional activities including fire making, Black Jack, yo-yos, slingshots, soccer, baseball, and more. Two days of the week will include bike tours and activities along the Rio Grande Trail.

YOUTH SPORTS CAMP

KIDS ROUGH MUDDER

GOLF IN THE PARK

CROWN MOUNTAIN

Ages: 7-11 Days: Monday- Friday Dates: August 13-17 Time: Mon-Thurs 9:00am-3:00pm, Friday 9:00am-1:00pm All sports will be facilitated in an age-appropriate atmosphere focusing on fun, team work, sportsmanship, and healthy play. Afternoons will run at a slower pace with nature explorations, bike tours, horseshoes, and creative play.

Ages: All Ages Date: Saturday, July 28 Time: 9:30-12:30 Cost: Free Come join local PGA Golf Professionals for FREE GOLF! Youth Golf Colorado is pleased to once again offer Golf in the Park at Crown Mountain Park on Saturday, July 28th.

Free golf instruction will be provided for all ages and we have all the equipment, just show up. Please RSVP to youthgolfcolorado@gmail.com with your names and ages.

PUMPKIN PATCH

Date: Saturday, September 29 Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Cost: Free Bounce house, games, beer, music, hay rides, kid's race and of courses pumpkins!

Basalt

BASALT RECREATION CENTER 101 Midland Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ Basalt, CO 970.927.8214 x 400 basaltexpressrec.org

Crown Mountain

Date: Thursday, August 16 Ages: 3 & Up Time: 11:00am Cost: $10 The course starts in the foam house, then makes its way out of the foam and spider webs on to rolling tires, balance beams, sand and mud, shaving cream tunnels and chalk pits.

STRONGMAN CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 18 10:00AM

This event will be the first of its kind in the Roaring Fork Valley, bringing together able body and disabled "strongmen" in a side by side spectacular competition in strength of mind and body. Special guests will include 4 time Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Strongest Man, Brian Shaw and KC Mitchell a Veteran, Adaptive Powerlifter and Motivational speaker who will bring an inspiring experience to this event.

To register to compete go to www.strongmancorporation.com

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summer

SUMMER KICKS OF TO A GREAT START IN THE ROARING FORK VALLEY. HERE IS A SNAPSHOT OF THE FUN HAPPENING ALL AROUND. (clockwise from top left)

BASALT RECREATION'S FLY FISHING CLASS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Molly, a guide at Taylor Fly Shop, and Harper, a local student , enjoy a

sunny day our on the river.. THE ART BASE hosts many fun camps in the summer. Students in this shot have just had a day of creative play at this year's The Art Force Awakens camp.

CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER'S summer camps are truly hands on. Hollis, a local student, gets dirty on

the wheel. Girls at THE CREATIVE FLOW'S MERMAID CAMP show off their beautiful mermaid crowns before enjoying mermaid swimming..

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MORE . . . (from left) CAMP SMASHBOX campers enjoy some goofball time, supported by their engaging counselors and their beautiful base camp at the Snowmass Chapel.

ANDERSON RANCH students enjoy a day of creativity and learning right next door to the Chapel, at their campus in Snowmass.

Carbondale

TRI RACE

Time: 8:00am Check-in/Late Registration; 9am Walk Course; 9:30am Rolling Start Dates: August 11 Ages: 6 - 14 years Cost: $15/child (early); $20/child (late registration) This mini tri for kids is a great way to finish off the swim lesson season. The swim is in the pool, the bike and run are on the grass around the perimeter of Sopris Park. Early Registration Deadline: August 8

SPORTS SKILLS CAMPS

Ages: 7-12 years Days: Monday-Thursday Location: Carbondale Recreation and Community Center Registration Deadline: One week prior Hockey Skills Camp Dates: July 16-19 Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $85

SCHOOL'S OUT TRIPS

CARBONDALE RECREATION CENTER 567 Colorado Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ Carbondale, CO 970.510.1290 carbondalerec.com

Ages: 8 and up Registration Deadline: Friday the week before. ***Please bring a sack lunch, snacks, and plenty of water! See program specific info below for more details on waivers, etc.

Get Air at the Silo Trampoline Park, , JULY 6 Whitewater Rafting and Carbondale Pool, JULY 13 Bananas Fun Park, AUGUST 3

YOUTH TENNIS CAMP Ages: 8-12 years Days: Monday-Thursday Time: 10am-12pm Dates: Session 2: July 9-12 Cost: $72 per session This is an exciting play-based program which is sweeping the nation. 60-foot courts and modified balls make every junior a player almost immediately.

Children will do a combination of skills drills, exciting games and point play each day. Students will learn all strokes of the game, scoring, positioning, and basic strategies for singles and doubles.

Volleyball Skills Camp Dates: July 23-26 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $80 Basketball Skills Camp Dates: July 30-August 2 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $80 All-Star Sports Camp Dates: August 6-9 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $80

YOUTH PICKLEBALL CAMP

Ages: 7-11 years Day: Monday-Thursday Date: Session 2: July 30-August 2 Time: 10am-12pm Cost: $40 Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, and is fun for people of all skill levels and ages.

Players will learn rules and scoring while practicing basic stroke fundamentals, serving, ground strokes, and volley.

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communit y CALENDAR

JULY 4th CELEBRATIONS

Snowmass Rodeo, 5:00PM BBQ and 7:00PM Rodeo. Every Wednesday night, rain or shine! @ the Snowmass Village Rodeo Grounds Boogie’s Buddy Race 8:00AM, downtown Aspen buddyprogram.org Glenwood Springs 4th of July Celebration 5:00 – 9:30PM @ Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs 4th of July Parade and Celebration in Aspen Parade 11:00AM www.aspen4th.com 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Early Learning Center’s kids’ carnival in Paepcke Park featuring carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, and more. earlylearningaspen.com, 970-920-9201 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, AVSC JULY 4TH COMMUNITY PICNIC. Koch Lumber Park, $20 Adults; $10 for kids 12 & under. Live music, kid’s games, volleyball, a dunk tank, an adult beverage garden, and delicious Crystal River Meats grass fed burgers. www.teamavsc.org, 970-205-5100 Snowmass Base Village 4th of July celebration 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, with lawn games, a bouncy house, music, sweet treats & more.

Carbondale 4th of July Parade and Pool Party Join the kids’ parade down Main Street that ends in Sopris Park where there will be food, crafts, children’s games, chalk art projects, free watermelon and ice cream sandwiches, and music! $5 pool entry.

10:30am: Kids’ Parade down Main Street 11:00am-Sopris Park and Pool Celebration

SUMMER READING SPECIAL EVENTS

TUNES AND TALES

80th Anniversary Birthday Party & Ice Cream Social July 3 – 5, Carbondale Branch 12:00PM, New Castle 1:00PM, Glenwood Branch 2:30 – 3:30PM, Silt 1:00 PM and July 5th Rifle 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Parachute Branch 2:30PM. Enjoy cake and ice cream to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of our Garfield County Libraries!

aspenmusicfestival.com In collaboration with the children’s librarians at the Pitkin County Library (Aspen) and Basalt Regional Library, kids are treated to enchanting stories blended with music performed by AMFS students. For kids under age 9, with an adult.

Location and Schedule: Tunes and Tales at Basalt Regional Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 am (July 24 and 31, August 7 and 14) Tunes and Tales at Aspen's Pitkin County Library: Thursdays at 10:30 am (July 12, 19, and 26; August 2 and 9)

Rock 'n Read with Rocky Mountain Puppets July 17 - 19, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM or 2:30– 3:30 PM depending on branch location. Aidan, the four-yearold marshmallow loving dinosaur, wants to start his very own rock band. Join us and see how it all comes together as Aidan and his new friends learn through this fun-filled journey in the sixth event of the children’s Summer Reading Program.

Salida Circus is Making Music, July 24 – 26, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM or 2:30 – 3:30PM depending on branch.

Charlie the Circus Dog and others are coming to your library to make merry circus melodies! This fun-filled circus show includes juggling, clowning, music and YOU! The final event of the Summer Reading Program.

GARFIELD COUNTY FAIR & RODEO July 30 - August 5, garfieldcountyfair.com An annual event in Rifle, Colorado, with 4-H shows, Jr. Livestock Show & Sale, rodeos, concerts, a parade and a demolition derby.

Monday, July 30, Family Rodeo Tuesday, July 31, Princess & Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo Wednesday, August 1, Xtreme Bulls and In Memoriam Thursday, August 2, PRCA Rodeo & Veterans’ Night Friday, August 3, Main Concert – Midland, Jon Pardi Saturday, August 4, Summer of Thunder Car Show Saturday, August 4, Demolition Derby Sunday, August 5, Monster Truck Show

GET TO KNOW OUR FOOD SPONSORS BELOW – ALSO FEATURED IN OUR AROUND THE TABLE RECIPE SECTION (PAGES 24-27)

A Community Event

4th & Main – Downtown Carbondale

EVERY WEDNESDAY 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Until the End of September www.carbondalefarmersmarket.com

more than

30 vendors

EVERY SUNDAY until

September 30th 10 am – 2 pm

Rain or Shine

www.basaltsundaymarket.com

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A diverse marketplace offering access to locally-grown farm fresh food and artisan venders from around Colorado Every Saturday June 16 – October 6 8:30 am – 3 pm East Hopkins – South Hunter – Hyman www.aspen-saturdaymarket.com

Ongoing PUSH BIKE RIDER’S CUP

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES AT SOPRIS PARK

SMUGGLER MINE JEEP TOURS

Crown Mountain Park BMX course, El Jebel Tuesdays until August 21, 6:30 – 6:45PM Join us for our FREE Strider racing series every Tuesday, June 5 – August 21, 2018. All participants will receive prizes for racing. Ages 2-5. We will be giving away a brand new Redline Micro Mini to the rider with the most participation at the end of the season!

Sundays, 4:00 - 8:00PM July 8, August 12, September 9

June 13 – August 29 (no tour Wednesday, July 4th) Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 AM Meet at Gondola Plaza, 555 E Durant Ave., Aspen aspenhistory.org FREE in partnership with Blazing Adventures and City of Aspen. Reservations required. Best for ages 8 and older. Explore the history of the many silver mines on Smuggler Mountain by Jeep up Smuggler Mountain Rd. where you’ll tour, on foot, through ruins and artefacts.

Location: Sopris Park, Carbondale. Free music.

Great family atmosphere. Play in the playground, listen to great live music from awesome bands, mingle with friends and make the most of summer.

SNOWMASS FREE CONCERT SERIES

RODEOS

6:30PM Every Thursday evening + 2 Saturdays Locals and visitors alike gather on Fanny Hill to enjoy some of the country’s best live bands in a relaxed atmosphere with a spectacular mountain backdrop.

Snowmass Rodeo, 5:00PM BBQ and 7:00PM Rodeo.

Every Wednesday night, rain or shine! Snowmass Village Rodeo Grounds. June 12 – August 22. snowmassrodeo.org

SNOWMASS ICE AGE DISCOVERY

Carbondale Wild West Rodeo 5:30PM BBQ and 7:30PM Rodeo. Every Thursday night, rain or shine!

Gus Darien Arena, Carbondale.

June 13 – August 23. carbondalerodeo.com

Located on the Snowmass Village Mall FREE Try riding RFTA to visit the museum and explore educational displays about the Ice Age.

C AR BO ND A L E' S

5PM-9PM | Main Street & Beyond Photo by Mark Burrows

Monthly Themes:

make magic

SUMMER KIDS' BARBECUE & PHYSICS TALKS Thursdays, July 5 - August 9 @ the Aspen Center for Physics 5:00-6:00 pm Food and Experiments 6:00-6:30 pm Physics Talk A fun family venue where our physicists can educate and inspire tomorrow's scientists. aspenphys.org

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSOR

D ANC E F OR K IDS!

PILOBOLUS

July 28 | 4pm Aspen District Theatre

discover the magic of drama with

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July: Community Celebration August: Rally-Palooza September: Creative District

Summer First Fridays Feature: Balloon Animals, Clowns, Face Painting, Live Music and more!

Artisan & Produce Market: July 6 & August 3 | 5:30-8:30 PM | 3rd St. & Main Fund the Fun! This event is an independent part of the Carbondale Chamber entirely funded by the community. Thank you for funding the fun!

Every Month in the Heart of Carbondale's Creative District

summer and year-round theatre classes, workshops and fully-staged productions learn more and register at theatreaspen.org/education or call 970-925-9313

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ASFB FOUNDATION SPONSORS

ASFB GOVERNMENT SPONSORS

Melville Hankins

Artist | Dining | Galleries | Live Entertainment | Shopping WWW.CARBONDALE.COM

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSOR

scholarships available. theatre aspen has never turned away a student for financial need.

ASFB PREFERRED HOTEL SPONSORS

Family Foundation

Les Dames d’Aspen, Ltd. ASFB CORPORATE SPONSORS

ASFB MEDIA SPONSORS

Pearls of Nippon Ltd Cornavin Co. Ltd

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SAFE SITTER BABYSITTER TRAINING

CHILDREN’S HEALTH FAIR

GLENWOOD CAR SHOW

JULY 8, 8:30AM – 3:00PM Valley View Hospital, Glenwood Springs vvh.org Trains youth with the skills they need to be safe while home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

Registration required!

JULY 21 9:00 AM - 12:00PM KidsFirst will be hosting a free children’s fair at the Yellow Brick Park (215 N. Garmisch St.) Join the ½ mile family fun run during the fair at 9:30.

JULY 27 - 28 evenings both days Join us for the 15th Annual Glenwood Car Show!

Weekend begins with a cruise in at Vicco's Charcoalburger Drive-In on Friday, July 27. Then the show is on Saturday, July 28, at Glenwood Springs High School.

DIRTY HOG DASH

GOLF IN THE PARK

CARBONDALE MOUNTAIN FAIR

JULY 21 9:00 AM - 12:00PM @ VIX Park in New Castle A mud run for kids! 20 obstacle course with mud pits. Kids can run grouped by ages. Ages 4 – 15.

Learn more at newcastlerec.com

JULY 28, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Crown Mountain Park Free to all kids wanting to learn golf! Happenings include: The Golfzilla Inflatable, Lesson Stations with Local PGA & LPGA Golf Pros, Club Fittings, Kid Seasonal Rentals, Adult Used Clubs for sale.

Youth Golf Colorado is a non-profi t, providing golf instructional programs & professional coaching to youth in western Colorado, teaching them to play in their own backyards and local parks.

JULY 27, 28 and 29 @ Sopris Park, downtown Carbondale The fair hosts and amazing array of vendors, food trucks and live music. Check out The Oasis which provides interactive, creative experiences for children; great food; friendly competitions that run the gamut from pie baking to wood splitting, and an amazing spirit. carbondalearts.com/mountain-fair

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G I V E YO U R FA M I LY SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT Carbondale Family Dental cares for the unique dental needs of our patients in a friendly, caring, and comfortable environment. Dr. Andrew Nardecchia and the team at Carbondale Family Dental are committed to providing you with the personalized, high quality dental care that you and your family deserve. We believe in personalizing our approach to meet the unique needs of each patient.

DENTISTRY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Preventative Care Children’s Dentistry Laser Composite Fillings (without Injections) Extractions Root Canals Implants Invisalign® Laser Infant Frenectomies

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WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A DECADE IN CONCERTâ&#x20AC;?

JULY 30, 8:00 - 10:00PM aspenmusicfestival.com @ the Benedict Music Tent, Aspen The performance features a compilation of imagery from each of Walt Disney Animation Studio's feature films released over the last ten years accompanied by a live symphony orchestra.

RIVERFEST 2018 AUGUST 4, 9:00AM - 3:00PM Two Rivers Park, Glenwood Springs Celebrate the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers by helping to clean up from 9:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 then enjoy free lunch and beer, live music, stand up paddleboarding, fl y fishing demonstrations and more from 12:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 pm. Brought to you by the City of Glenwood Springs River Commission and many sponsors. cogs.us/riverfest

PARTNERING WITH PARENTS CONFERENCE

PAONIA'S PICKIN' IN THE PARK

AUGUST 6 - 7 FREE lca-co.com Location: New Hope Church, New Castle Hosted by Liberty Classical Academy, the conference's goal is to equip, encourage and educate parents for the coming school year.

Workshops for parents of preschool through high school students to include how to teach reading, writing, practical math, Love and Logic, Brain Gym and more. Childcare is available upon request.

Beneficial for private, home-school or public school parents. Please register online.

AUGUST 2, 9, 16 6:00PM @ Town Park in Paonia Visit the KID ZONE during the events and enjoy a family get-away over the hill to Paonia. Lots of fun stuff such as face painting, hoola hoops, costumes and lots of surprises! The activity area is located next to the playground... just far enough away so the music isn't too loud, but close enough that the parents can still be near their kids, and enjoy the show. pickinproductions.com

BIG SUMMER BLOCK PARTY

ZOPPĂ&#x2030; ITALIAN FAMILY CIRCUS

AUGUST 10 & 11 Friday 5:00 -10:00PM & Saturday 12:00 - 10:00PM Downtown Glenwood Springs The Glenwood Springs Block Party will host a staggering amount of music into the two-day festival. With a fantastic music line-up, epic kids area, art station & vendors, food carts and more. roaringforkevents.com/summer-block-party

AUGUST 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 19, all day Snowmass Village The Zoppè Family Circus welcomes guests into the tent for a one-ring circus that honors the best history of the Old-World Italian tradition. Starring Nino the clown, the circus is propelled by a central story that features acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning and plenty of audience participation. zoppecolorado.com

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August 6th-9th 2-4 pm Travis J Cox 970.216.4534

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Aether Apparel & Aspen Youth Center present the 2nd Annual Aether Games Aspen!

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SPANISH FAMILY FILM NIGHT

TUNES AND TALES

4th THURSDAY of the month , 5:30PM Year round, the library shows a Spanish family film with English subtitles. Pizza and popcorn included.

THURSDAYS UNTIL AUGUST 9, 10:30 - 11:00 AM Live music and storytelling on Thursdays. Sponsored in conjunction with Aspen Music Festival and School.

TEEN WEDNESDAYS AT 3:00 PM

SPECIAL EVENTS

JULY 28, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Creative projects, snacks. Meet in The Lab, relax and create. Teen Wednesdays go through the end of July.

Children in grades 1-6. All events start at 1:00 PM

WEDNESDAYS ON THE MOUNTAIN

JULY 28, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Crown Mountain Park Library staff goes to the top of Aspen Mountain with stories, games and crafts for the lucky kids who are on the Ajax peak every Wednesday from July 11 - August 15.

MUSICAL MONDAYS MONDAY UNTIL JULY 30, 10:00 - 10:45 AM Crafts and stories with a musical theme for children ages 3-6 years. This series runs from June 4 through July 30.

Babies - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM for newborn to 2 years.

Preschoolers - Wednesdays at 10:15-10:45 AM for 3-5 years.

Toddlers - Wednesdays at 11:00 AM for 2-3 years.

Rockin’ Tuesdays started on June 5. They continue through Tuesday, July 31.

July 3 - Rockin’ Science. Science rocks with the Aspen Science Center. Join ASC staff to learn the science of sound and much more.

July 10 - Rockin’ Song & Dance - Sing, shake, and shimmy around the world with Kaleidoscope Music Company.

July 17 - Rockin’ Magic - Boogie woogie with magical bunnies and be amazed by the magic, comedy and juggling of master magician Ann Lincold.

July 24 - Rockin’ Movie 2 - The story of COCO follows a 12-year-old boy with a passion for music.

July 31 - Rockin’ Campfi re Sing-along - Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with campfire songs, ice cream, and fun.

ORIENTATIONS Freshman orientation for Basalt High School August 15, 8:00am - 12:00pm 5th grade orientation for Basalt Middle School August 16, 5:30 pm 6th grade orientation for Glenwood Middle School August 17, 12:30pm - 3:30pm 5th grade orientation for Carbondale Middle School August 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm Kindergarten Registration: August 20-21

AUGUST 20th FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

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ONLINE SUMMER RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS “While unstructured time for fun and play is valuable,” says the AFT Share My Lesson Team in this American Educator article, “many students could also benefit from intellectual stimulation during the summer.” For students who may not be able to take part in structured programs, they suggest FREE online resources produced by the AFT. Sign up and access for free at

www.go.aft.org

Find fun lessons such as: - Summer Learning at Home - Baseball - Celebrate Science - Teacher Resources Inspired by Films - Storyline Online - Growing Readers in a World of Screens - Math Homework Help for Parents

seasonal SHOPPING

It's festival season! From Aspen Saturday Market, to Carbondale Mountain Fair and much more, you'll find a unique opportunity to collect treasures for family or friends. Here is just a smattering of small artists and makers creating beautiful, kid-friendly wares.

INSPIRING IMAGINATIVE PL AY

Relic & Craft creates one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by nature to embrace imagination and authentic joyful simplicity. Creations include felt succulents & botanic decor, unicorn headbands and ï¬&#x201A;oral accessories, pillows, waxed canvas bags, mason jar sleeves and faux taxidermy wall art. Find at: CARBONDALE MOUNTAIN FAIR RELICANDCRAFT.COM

JUST BE COOL KID

BLOWFISH DESIGNS is a hat company for the whole family. Their products are one of a kind, handcrafted, and made for unique adventures. Find them at: @BLOWFISHDESIGNS BLOWFISHHATS.COM CARBONDALE MOUNTAIN FAIR

PUT ON A PART Y DRESS

Creative and classic clothing for children and some grown ups too.

CYNDY LOVE DESIGNS creates clothing that is beautifully unique and made to be passed down through the generations. Find these lovely creations at: CYNDYLOVEDESIGNS.COM CARBONDALE MOUNTAIN FAIR THE ASPEN SATURDAY MARKET

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FOR THE FAMILY "G CLAY" is

Giana Grossman, a potter and teacher based out of Carbondale. You can find her beautiful one-of-a-kind wares at Bonfire Coffee, True Nature Healing Arts, The Artique in the Launchpad, and The Carbondale Clay Center gift shop. Visit her every Wednesday at:

CARBONDALE FARMERS MARKET INSTAGRAM: #CANDYDISHCLAY

Photo: Friends Henry and Taylor Bruno-Fjeld

THE YUMMIEST STICKY FINGERS

Krista says, "I grew up in VT making maple syrup every spring with my family and I’m lucky enough to return home each spring to work with my family during “sugaring season" then return to CO with a supply of Vermont Sticky.

Where to find Vermont Sticky: CARBONDALE FARMERS MARKET on July 11, July 25, Aug 29, Sept 26 and MANA FOODS

TWO+TWO designs chic reusable bags and bowl covers. Their products keep food fresh and uncontaminated with a proprietary lining that is free of lead, BPA, PVC and phthalates.

The various sizes of bags accommodate any and all packing, organizing and traveling needs. Find at: TWOPLUSTWOSHOP.COM ASPEN SATURDAY MARKET CARBONDALE MOUNTAIN FAIR.

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USEFUL MEETS CUTE

out & about HAPPENINGS

OUR COMMUNITY (clockwise from top left)

WALDORF SCHOOL ON THE ROARING FORK – TOTALLY RAD 80'S PROM – committee member Andi Chacos with her way-cool hunk of a date /

husband Charlie. And her top gun, Tom Cruise, of course. KID'S FIRST sponsored the Annual Children's Parade in Aspen to celebrate The Month of The Young Child. The event featured early-childhood learning classes in colorful t-shirts, big bears, Aspen Police and of course - ice cream! ROSS MONTESSORI'S ROARING TWENTIES GALA Ross Montessori's faculty and staff dressed to the nines as flappers and bootleggers for the school's "Roaring Twenties" gala fundraiser. 16-year-old Levi Roeser was honored at the ANNUAL ASPEN SUMMER WORDS GALA on June 19 at the Hotel Jerome. Roeser recited a poem he wrote last Spring during Aspen Words Poetry Slam - a piece about seeing his through his image of his father Matt Roeser, to embrace the person he truly is. TWO RIVERS COMMUNITY SCHOOL - SERVICE WORK The 2nd & 3rd graders from Two Rivers Community School came out with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers to do maintenance on Wulfsohn Trail in Glenwood. * Organizations wishing to be featured in our Fall Edition "Out & About" coverage are invited to email press passes and releases to editor@mountain-parent.com.

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MORE, MORE, MORE . . .

A ROARING FORK YOUTH ORCHESTRA student plays her violin out in front of the Launchpad at First Friday in Carbondale. JAS STUDENT hosted students for a final concert of the season. DANCE VALLEY DANCE was an all day dance-a-thon to raise money for Stepping Stones and Aspen Youth Center. These participants were seen (from left)

getting goofy between dance moves..

FAST! FREQUENT!

FUN!

The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) offers the perfect summer ride for kids by providing fun, fast and frequent public transit from Aspen to Rifle.

Kids 5 and under ride FREE Visit www.rfta.com/kids for information about kids on buses and tips on transportation.

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HELLO

Summer!

Photo: Premier Real Estate Imaging

It’s that time! Looking for bunk beds for the kids, mattresses for extra visitors, or patio furniture for everyone to enjoy? We’ve got you covered. When you shop at our new ReStore, you’ll get why people are raving about our great deals on gently used furniture and home furnishings, brand new merchandise like mattresses and “scratch & dent” appliances, and lots more.

53 Calaway Court, Glenwood Springs

For more info & hours: HabitatRFV.org

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