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In a collaborative effort to spread holiday joy, the Town of Carbondale Recreation Department, Carbondale Arts, Carbondale Fire District, and the Carbondale Chamber’s First Friday Committee, have invited Santa Claus and his horse-drawn sleigh to cruise Carbondale from 5 to 7 p.m. on First Friday, Dec. 4. Maps will be released soon. Kiddos can write letters to Santa and drop them in the letterbox on his sleigh and patiently await a return letter from Santa’s elves before Christmas. If anyone misses the drop, letterboxes will be set up at The Launchpad, FirstBank, and the Carbondale Recreation & Community Center. Before Friday, locals can stop by The Launchpad, Rec. Center or FirstBank to pick up a free goodie bag filled with locally-made Pollinator Chocolate hot cocoa mix and other fun surprises — while supplies last.
When customers arrived at local King Soopers and City Market locations on Nov. 23, to pick up their online orders, staff delivered their bagged groceries and let them know that FirstBank had covered their entire bill. In return, FirstBank asked families to consider “giving it forward” – even if it’s just $5 – to a charity of their choice during the 11th annual Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 8. Since 2014, the annual program has picked up more than $120,000 in tabs for unsuspecting patrons. This year’s effort built on that success by covering more than $25,000 in groceries for people living in Colorado Springs, Carbondale, Denver, Dillion, and Greeley.
Ain’t no mountain high enough Have you ever wondered just how Colorado’s tallest mountains received their names? Find out during a author talk featuring Jeri Norgren and John Fielder, author and photographer of the book “Colorado’s Highest” from 5:30 to 6 p.m. on Zoom. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Visit basaltlibrary.org for more information.
And a movie The Crystal Theatre’s walk up concession hours for the winter are 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. And remember, you can pair your popcorn with a virtual movie through the theatre — current choices include “Zappa,” “The Donut King,” “Like Harvey Like Son,” “Harry Chapin: When In Doubt, Do Something,” “Oliver Sacks: His Own Life,” and “Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President.” Visit crystaltheatrecarbondale.com for more information.
To market The European-style, outdoor Redstone Holiday Market returns from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5. Local artists will be partnering with businesses along the Boulevard to offer a wide array of unique gifts and holiday decorations.
Reduce, reuse… The City of Glenwood Springs’ new Recycling Center will open to the public on Tuesday Dec. 8, following a 2 p.m. ribbon cutting on Dec. 7. The new site adjacent to the Rio Grande Trail at 13th and Pitkin, features a drive through configuration and will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The South Canyon Landfill recycling center is currently closed while equipment is moved to the new location. The landfill will continue to have a small recycle container located at the scale house for use during the shutdown and will remain in place after the move for use by landfill patrons.
Paul Hilts' shot of a Blue Heron over the Roaring Fork River was the winner of the People's Choice Award for the 2020 Roaring Fork Watershed Photo Contest.
They say it’s your birthday Folks celebrating another trip around the sun this week include: Hannah Feder, Rochelle Norwood (Dec. 3); Carol Klein (Dec. 4); John Stroud and Mark Stover (Dec. 5); Carol Craven, Amy Kimberly, Cathleen McCourt, Collette Spears, Judy Whitmore and Frank McSwain (Dec. 6); Holly Richardson, David Dabney and Lisa Speaker (Dec. 7); Sandra McMullen and Jennifer Lamont (Dec. 8) and Jennifer Johnson (Dec. 9).
The Sopris Sun is hiring!
On the wrist Valley View Hopsital’s Valley Ortho program has a new hand and wrist surgeon: Michael Potter, MD. A board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon, Dr. Potter provides specialty care of all conditions of the hand and upper extremity, including trauma and problems of the wrist and elbow as well as on-call care for lower extremity trauma and general orthopedic issues. He will see patients out of Valley View, Eagle Healthcare, Silt Healthcare and Willits Healthcare.
Do you want to steward community discourse and storytelling in the mid and lower Roaring Fork Valley? Nestled in Mount Sopris’ shadow, The Sopris Sun is headquartered in Carbondale and serves as the area’s only nonprofit newspaper. Right now, we’re looking for our next leader at the editorial helm. If you’re a deadline-driven, newsoriented communicator you may be just who we’re looking for to fill this role. Responsibilities include: •
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Editorial - Oversee all editorial content of the weekly paper including editing and composing stories. Management - Coordinate and supervise freelancers including writers and photographers, as well as collaborate with the Graphic Designer and the advertising department to create the weekly paper. Community Relations - as the public face of The Sopris Sun the editor cultivates positive relationships with community members including government, businesses and other organizations. Liaise - The Editor works cooperatively with The Sopris Sun Board Directors.
To Apply: Please provide a copy of your résumé, several samples of your writing, and a cover letter that includes, in any order: • • • •
A statement describing your interest in the position. A few things you appreciate most about The Sopris Sun. Share your vision of where you would love to see the paper be in a few short years. Why you feel you are a great candidate.
Send your application materials via email, in Word or PDF format, to: board@soprissun.com by December 4, 2020. Interviews of qualified candidates will start immediately. The position will remain open until filled. Preferred start date: December 14, 2020. For a full job description, go to soprissun.com/careers-editor/