The Parents Handbook - From Aspen to Glenwood by Alan Sandberg

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table of contents Step Away From the Electronic Device(s)!

from car to boot, from boot to ski, from ski to lift, from lift to solitude.

Make your memories at Sunlight...

Put the electronic devices down and pick up a conversation with your family! Too often I find myself buried in my smart phone, connected to the world but not my family. As my own kids get older (8 and 10 years old), I see them mimic me: faces down, thumbs a blur already texting away. It’s time like these when I make the decision to turn off my worldwide umbilical cord and ask my kids to do the same. Their answer is always the same “Oh Dad, Really?!?” Use The Parents Handbook and sit and talk, ride a chairlift together, go snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding, visit the children’s museum, go bowling, talk at dinner, swim, create arts and crafts. What ever you do, be “in the moment” with your family. You’ll be glad you did. Sincerely,

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restaurants & dining . . . . . . . . . 48

cultural & educational activities . . . 16

shopping & apparel . . . . . . . . . 50

health & wellness . . . . . . . . . . 24

useful phone numbers . . . . . . . 58

indoor activities . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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features 46 Winter Comes Alive . . . . . . . . . . 17

What is Vaudeville in 2011-12? . . . . 34

Educational winter fun with ACES By Aspen Center for Envirommental Studies.

Modern Theater lives in Glenwood Springs. By Glenwood Vaudeville Review

The Garfield Clean Energy Challenge . 20

Valley Plastic Bag Ban . . . . . . . . . 37

Energy coaching for efficient homes By CLEER

Towns ban the grocery store bag starting in 2012 By Mitzi Rapkin, City of Aspen

Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Theatre Aspen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Pitkin Counties Prized Purchase By Mitzi Rapkin, City of Aspen

Celebrating 29 years on stage By Theatre Aspen

Dog for a Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

From Oceans to Mountain Tops . . . 44

Lend a hand at the Colorado Animal Rescue By C.A.R.E.

Helly Hanson outfits the Aspen Ski Area Employee’s By Christina Erb

Did You Give Me Tooth Decay? . . . . 26

Seeking Answers from Snowmastodon Findings . . 46-47

Treatment of common problems By Pamela J. Miller, R. D. H.

Allergies in Children . . . . . . . . . . 27 NAET-Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques for elminating allergies. By Dr. Benson

Feeling Good at Altitude . . . . . . .

Art for All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Denver Museum of Nature and Science is in the early stages of scientific study By Kirsten Michel

Shawn Whites fire is lit for 2012 . . . 28

High mountain sickness how can it be prevented By Dr. Michael Brooks, MD

Life’s Better Up Here

Whats next for snowboarding golden child By L. S. Burns

Moms for Moms Communities . . . . 61 Building stronger communities by engaging mothers By Moms for Moms

Family programs at the Aspen Art Museum By AAM

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AlwaysMountainTime.com (970) 925-5776 Publisher, Value Media Alan M. Sandberg, 970-390-3533

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Sales Manager Katie Kukar

Copy Editor Heather Hower

Eagle County Sales Katie Kukar

Writers Kirsten H. Michel L.S. Burns

Summit County Sales K’Lynne Jorgensen Aspen Sales Angie Marasco

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Ongoing Winter Activities & Events Library Locations & Hours Basalt Regional Library, Basalt Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (970) 927-4311 / www.basaltrld.org Glenwood Springs Branch Library, Glenwood Springs Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (970) 945-5958 / www.garfieldlibraries.org Gordon Cooper Branch Library, Carbondale Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Closed (970) 963-2889 / www.garfieldlibraries.org Pitkin County Library, Aspen Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (970) 925-4025 / www.pitcolib.org

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Parks & Recreation Aspen Parks Department & Recreation Center – ARC Aspen Parks & Recreation gives you endless options for sports, leisure and hobby activities. (970) 544-4100 www.aspenrecreation.com Basalt Recreation All recreation, all the time. Recreation is a large part of everyone’s life in this valley and our goal is to see our valley’s children have enjoyable and safe ways to recreate in the valley. (970) 927-8214 www.basaltexpressrec.org

Art, History & Nature ACES – Aspen Center for Environmental Studies ACES inspires a life-long commitment to the earth and offers a variety of programs at its spectacular locations that include naturalist-guided tours to wildlife demonstrations. (970) 925-5756 www.aspennature.org Aspen Art Museum, Aspen Winter exhibits and ongoing workshops for all ages are designed to inspire a greater understanding of contemporary art through hands-on projects, performances and discussions. (970) 925-8050 www.aspenartmuseum.org Carbondale Clay Center, Carbondale Carbondale Clay Center welcomes all to explore the art of ceramics, from the casually curious to the established artist seeking a learning environment that is supportive and exciting. (970) 963-2529 www.carbondaleclay.org Frontier Historical Museum, Glenwood Springs Serving as the living legacy of Glenwood Springs’ local history. (970) 945-4448 www.glenwoodhistory.com

Carbondale Parks Department & Recreation Center The Carbondale Recreation Department offers a wide array of programming for every age group. (970) 704-4190 www.carbondalerec.com

Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts The Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts guides the way in providing art education and cultural experiences to the residents, visitors and children of the community. (970) 945-2414 www.glenwoodarts.org

Glenwood Springs Parks Department & Community Center The Glenwood Springs Community Center offers a variety of activities, programs and classes. (970) 384-6301 www.glenwoodrec.com

Glenwood Railroad Museum, Glenwood Springs Our museum has been in operation since 2003. (970) 945-7044 www.glenwoodrailroadmuseum.org

Snowmass Village Parks & Recreation Providing safe, expertly managed recreation programs that promote community cohesion, physical fitness, as well as family and individual well-being. (970) 922-2240 / www.snowmassrecreation.com

Hallam Lake Nature Preserve The Hallam Lake Nature Preserve and Learning Center are places to discover and study natural communities. A half-mile loop nature trail is available for all visitors. (970) 925-5756 www.aspennature.org

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Treehouse Kids Adventure Center This unique nature themed facility is designed for kids of all ages and is sure to create a lifetime of memories. (970) 923-TREE / ww.aspensnowmass.com

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Wheeler/Stallard Museum, Aspen Jerome B. Wheeler built this Queen Anne style home turned museum in 1888. (970) 925-3721 / www.aspenhistory.org Wyly Community Art Center The Wyly Community Art Center fosters creative expression through the visual arts for learners of all ages and abilities. (970) 927-4123 / www.wylyarts.org

December 1–17 Letters to Santa Drop your note into Santa’s mailbox at the Carbondale Recreation and Community Center for delivery to the North Pole. Visit www.carbondalerec.com or call (970) 704-4190. 2 Opening Day, Sunlight Mtn Sunlight has hundreds of acres and an all-season long treasure hunt for winter fun with miles of cruising terrain, one of the steeper runs in the state and one of the longest trails in ski country. Visit www.sunlightmtn.com or call (970) 945-7491. 2 Light Up Carbondale The trees lining Main Street will be illuminated and Santa makes an appearance. There will be carolers, hot chocolate and cookies to keep you warm. Visit www.carbondalerec.com or call (970) 704-4190. 2–11 Little Shop of Horrors, Theatre Aspen - One of the longest running and funniest Off-Broadway musicals in history, presented by the Theatre Aspen School Winter Teen Conservatory. Seymour, a lowly Skid Row florist’s assistant discovers a little plant with a large appetite. Visit www.theatreaspen.org or call (970) 925-9313. continued on next page

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3 A Grand Holiday, Glenwood Many stores stay open late, Santa makes an appearance with a small herd of reindeer, Mountain Harmony Carolers sing favorite yuletide tunes to charm adults and kids alike. Visit www.glenwoodmarket.com or call (970) 618-3650. 5 Story Art Held on the first Monday of each month, the Aspen Art Museum partners with the Pitkin County Library, to offer a program that introduces children to the basic foundations of art. Admission is free. Visit www.aspenartmuseum.org or call (970) 925-8050. 6-24 Letters to Santa, Snowmass Make a wish and be sure the jolly old fellow hears about it by dropping off a note in his personal mailbox located on the Snowmass Village Mall. Selected letters are published in the Snowmass Sun. Visit www.snowmassvillage.com or call (800) SNOWMASS. 8 Story Art Held on the first Thursday of each month, the Aspen Art Museum partners with the Basalt Regional Library (mornings) and the Gordon Cooper Library (afternoons), to offer a program that introduces children to the basic foundations of art. Admission is free. Visit www.aspenartmuseum.org or call (970) 925-8050. 9-10 Winter-Palooza Enjoy a fun and festive evening of presentations showcasing the extremely talented dance and music students of the Glenwood Arts Center. Share magical moments with your family. Visit www.glenwoodarts.org or call (970) 945-2414. 10 Lunch with Santa, Carbondale Recreation CenterBring your preschooler to lunch

and enjoy a visit from Santa Claus who will read a Christmas story. Visit www.carbondalerec.com or call (970) 704-4190. 10 Opening Day – Aspen Highlands & Buttermilk Mountains - Head to Aspen Highlands for extreme terrain, groomed cruisers, and après! Buttermilk offers wide-open and gently rolling trails that cater to beginners and families. Visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call (970) 925-1220. 12 ACES Daily Snowshoe Tours The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) offers snowshoe tours all winter long on Aspen and Snowmass, and in Ashcroft for families with kids 7 and older of all skill levels. Visit www.aspennature.org or calll (970) 925-5756. 13 Sven the Elf Sven, a Swedish elf, visits Rock Bottom Ranch every year just as the snow starts dusting the farmyard. Help feed and care for all the ranch animals as the winter sets in. Holiday crafts highlight this fun filled family event. Visit www.aspennature.org or call or call (970) 925-5756. 13 Annual Cookie Exchange and Book Signing - Over 20 local authors attend to sell and sign the books they’ve written while cookie aficionados trade secret recipes and batches of home made cookies. Visit www.aspenhistory.org or call (970) 925-3721. 13 Anderson Ranch Annual Holiday Open House - To celebrate the holidays, the Ranch opens its doors to the community and features a children’s ornament decorating party. Visit www.andersonranch. org or call (970) 923-3181. 14 Olaf the Elf Visit Olaf the Elf and help him feed the animals at Hallam Lake. Make

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bird feeders, snowflakes, and decorate cookies. Be prepared to walk outside in the winter wonderland. Visit www.aspennature.org or call or call (970) 925-5756. 14 Gingerbread Houses Here is a chance to make a gingerbread house for the holidays. This is a great way to get messy and have some fun. Visit www.carbondalerec.com or call (970) 704-4190. 17 Santa Day Visit with Santa, sip on hot chocolate and enjoy lots of holiday fun at the Aspen Recreation Center (ARC). Visit www.asperecreation. com or call (970) 544-4100. 17–18 Nutcracker Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s presents “The Nutcracker” with a whimsical cirque-style twist. Nourish your holiday spirit with visions of sugarplum fairies, handsome princes, and courageous soldiers. Visit www.aspensantafeballet.com or call (970) 925-7175. 19 Glenwood Springs Holiday Celebration - Let’s all get together for a festive celebration! We will create and enjoy a delicious treat, make music and sing songs. Remember to bring your lunch and be ready to have a holly jolly good time. Visit www.glenwoodrec.com or call (970) 384-6301.

20 Teddy Bear Story Hour This traditional event is geared for children ages 3 to 6 and features stories, songs and seasonal caroling. Visit www.aspenhistory.org or call (970) 925-3721.

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20 Holiday Break Ice Skate Party Don a holiday costume for free skate rentals! Holiday music, games and Santa on skates make for a jolly good time! Visit www.glenwoodrec.com or call (970) 384-6301. 20–27 Festival of Lights The Silvertree Hotel is host to this cultural celebration. The Menorah is displayed in the lobby with plenty of dreidels and gelt for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.silvertreehotel. com or call (970) 923-3520. 20–31 12 Days of Aspen Aspen comes alive with everything from free ice-skating and carriage rides to concerts and carolers. Visit www.aspenchamber.org or call (970) 925-1940. continued on next page

19–22 Aspen Art Museum Winter Workshop - Topics include Winter Ways and Snowy Days. All programs are age appropriate. Visit www.aspenartmuseum.org or call (970) 925-8050. 19-Jan 1, 2012 Winter Holiday for Aspen school district. Visit www.aspenk12.net 19-Jan. 2, 2012 Winter Holiday for Roaring Fork Valley school district. Visit www.rfsd.k12.co.us.

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Hanukkah starts at sunset

21–24 Santa’s Village and Carolers-a-Caroling - The North Pole comes to the Snowmass Village Mall and Base Village when Santa’s magical village opens for last minute requests of good girls and boys. Complimentary photos with Santa are offered daily. Visit www.snowmassvillage.com or call (800) SNOWMASS. 25

Christmas

26 ACES Apres, Holiday Open House - ACES Boxing Day open house includes guided snowshoe tours around the preserve, hot chocolate, mulled cider, wine, snacks and more! Don’t miss the early evening “air show” of waterfowl coming to spend the night at Hallam Lake. Visit www.aspennature.org or call (970) 925-5756. 27–30 Aspen Art Museum Winter Workshop - Topics include Macro, Micro, Multimedia. All programs are age appropriate. Visit www.aspenartmuseum.org or call (970) 925-8050. 28 Torchlight Parade & Fireworks, Snowmass Village - Snowmass’ slopes look magnificently luminous! Moms, dads and kids ages 8 and older are invited to be part of the trail of light down the mountain. Fireworks display following the parade. Visit www.snowmassvillage.com or call (800) SNOWMASS. 22, 29 Storytelling & Holiday Treats Join us in The Silvertree Hotel lobby with local author Jill Sheeley (Fraser the Yellow Dog) for storytelling. Enjoy music, stories, and a visit by the real live Fraser Jr. Visit www.silvertreehotel.com or call (970) 923-3520.

30 Ajax Cup Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club returns with the Ajax Cup on Aspen Mountain. This ski race and Après Ski party will feature legendary stars, young AVSC athletes, and famous celebrities gathered together to support AVSC. Visit www.teamavsc.org or call (970)205-5102. 31 An Aspen New Year This holiday, find your way to the New Year’s Eve Bonfire and Fireworks at Wagner Park. Enjoy the sounds of our DJ and enjoy fireworks at both 8 p.m. and midnight. Visit www.aspenrecreation. com or call (970) 544-4100. 31 New Year’s Splash Ring in the New Year with party hats and noisemakers for all—and a chance to win an annual pass— at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. Visit www.hotspringspool.com or call (970) 945-6571. 31 New Year Celebration at the Silvertree Hotel - Celebrate in our beautiful Cabaret Room in the Silvertree Hotel. An all-inclusive party with drinks, appetizers, party favors & Champagne toast at midnight, plus a late-night buffet after midnight. Music by DJ Pure Energy! Visit www.silvertreehotel.com or call (970) 923-3520.

January 1

New Years Day

4 Winter Wild Things Parents and children are encouraged to check out this free interactive nature program that teaches fascinating facts and habits about local mountain critters and their winter environment. Visit www.aspennature.org or call (970) 923-TREE. 6 Skier Appreciation Day Sunlight Mountain Resort hosts this annual event. Proceeds go to United Way to support local chari-

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ties. Discounted lift tickets and free lessons (first come first serve) are offered. Visit www.sunlightmtn. com or call (970 945-7491. 6 Community Ice Skating Party Join Carbondale’s Recreation Department in celebrating life in this idyllic valley. Come to the Gus Darien Ice Arena for tons of family fun! Visit www.carbondalerec.com or call (970) 704-4190. 8 Aspen Art Museum Family Workshops - Family Workshops at the Aspen Art Museum encourage children and adult teams to look, share and create together. Admission is free. Visit www. aspenartmuseum.org or call (970) 925-8050. 12–15 Wintersköl Aspen Celebrate Aspen’s unique Nordic lifestyle with a weekend of onmountain activities, live music, WinterFest, fireworks and more. Visit www.aspenchamber.org or call (970) 925-1940. Jan. 2–3 & 9-11 Winter Teen Conservatory Production - Enjoy a dramatic treat as Theatre Aspen School students present their annual fulllength winter teen production, supported by local professional designers and technicians. Visit www.theatreaspen.org/education or call (970) 925-9313. 16

Martin Luther King Day

16 No school for Roaring Fork School District. Visit www.rfsd.k12.co.us 16 No school for Aspen School District. Visit www.aspenk12.net 16 No school for Roaring Fork School District. Visit www.rfsd.k12.co.us

25 Kids Crafts Every Tuesday and Thursday until April, this hour ensures your child will head home with a special handmade souvenir of his or her Snowmass vacation. Must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.snowmassvillage.com or call (970) 925-1663.

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26-29 ESPN Winter X Games Watch as snowsports’ greatest athletes battle for glory in events like ski and snowboard slopestyle, superpipe, snowmobile freestyle and snowcross, big air and more! Visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call (970) 925-1220. 21 Momix, Botanica Inspired by the sensual world of flowers and plants, Botanica invites the outdoors in with magnificent props, costumes and stage design and a beautiful score layered with birdsongs and Vivaldi’s masterwork, “Four Seasons”. Visit www.aspensantafeballet.com or call (970) 925-7175.

February 4 Sunlight Ski Spree Enjoy a weekend of live music and games in this annual celebration of winter. Visit www.sunlightmtn. com or call (970) 945-7491. 14

Valentine’s Day

14 FREE Valentine’s Day crafts and treats at Once Upon a ChildAnything with red or pink on it is 20% off. Visit www.onceuponachildglenwoodsprings.com. 16 Full Moon Tour at SMCC Center Tour and hot drinks are free. Visit www.utemountaineer.com or call (970) 925-2849. 17-19 Colorado Freeride Championships (CFC) Spectators will enjoy watching skiing and snowboarding athletes push the boundaries in this big mountain competition. Visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call (970) 925-1220. continued on next page

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19 Creative Souvenier Lift Ticket At the Snowmass Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center featuring Mark Grotjahn, artist of the seventh annual AAM/Aspen Skiing Company limited-edition lift ticket. Sponsored by The Parents Handbook. Visit www.aspenartmuseum.org or call (970) 925-8050. 19

Presidents’ Day

20 No school for Roaring Fork School District. Visit www.rfsd.k12.co.us. 20 No school for Aspen School District, visit www.aspenk12.net 21 Snowmass Mardi Gras Festivities - Fat Tuesday revelry with kids mask making, a mid-afternoon madcap parade, and crawdad boils. This authentic fete offers Cajun fun for every age. Visit www.snowmassvillage.com or call (970) 925-1663. 23-26 Aspen/Snowmass Open Held at Buttermilk, the Open showcases the gamut of riders competing for top prizes. Visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call (970) 925-1220. 25 American National Bank Endurance Challenge Race individually or as a team in this Sunlight Mountain challenge. There will be live music, drink specials, sponsor giveaways and an awards ceremony. Visit www.sunlightmtn.com or call (970) 945-7491. 26 Aspen Art Museum Family Workshops - Family Workshops at the Aspen Art Museum encourage children and adult teams to look, share, and create together. Admission is free. Visit www.aspenartmuseum. org or call (970) 925-8050. 29 Leap Year! What will you do with an extra day this year? Let us know at www. theparentshandbook.com

March 17 Free St. Patty’s Day crafts and treats at Once Upon a Child Anything with green on it is 20% off. Visit www.onceuponachildglenwoodsprings.com. 17 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Snowmass - Celtic dancers, a Lucky Leprechaun Scavenger hunt, free traditional and rock concerts, and much more highlight this fast-growing street celebration with Emerald Isle spirit. Visit www. snowmassvillage.com or call (970) 925-1663. March 17-18 & 24-25 Terrain Park Boot Camp This entry level terrain park will be set up at Snowmass for beginners – kids and adults – interested in learning the basics of terrain park enjoyment. Visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call (970) 925-1220. 19 Aspen Art Museum Family Workshops - These sessions help parent/child teams use visual literacy tools and dive into the realms of contemporary art. Visit www. aspenartmuseum.org or call (970) 925-8050. 20

First Day of Spring

22 Snowmastadon: A Tale of Ice Age Discovery - Denver Museum of Nature & Science Chief Curator Kirk Johnson will tell the tale of one of the most significant scientific discoveries in Colorado history and share future plans for The Snowmastodon Project™. Visit www.aspenhistory.org or call (970) 925-3721. 26-30 Spring Break, No school for

Roaring Fork School District. Visit www.rfsd.k12.co.us 26-30 No school for Aspen School District, visit www.aspenk12.net

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April 5-7 In-store Easter egg hunt at Once Upon a Child - Each day at 4 p.m. Every egg will contain a prize, but one egg will contain a golden coin to redeem a HUGE basket full of goodies. The Easter Bunny will be there to pose for free pictures. Visit www.onceuponachildglenwoodsprings.com. 6

Passover begins at sundown

8 Closing Day – Sunlight Mountain Enjoy a Beach Party & Pond Skim Spectacular. Visit www.sunlightmtn. com or call (970) 945-7491. 8

Closing Day – Buttermilk Mountain

7 Easter Egg Hunt, Carbondale Hop on over to the Carbondale Recreation Department annual Easter egg hunt at Sopris Park for visit with the Easter Bunny and egg hunt. Visit www.carbondalerec. com or call (970) 704-4190. 7 Easter Festivities, Aspen Pack up the family and head to the Aspen Recreation Center for their traditional Easter festivities to include duck races, egg hunt, climbing for chocolate, name the bunny and more. Visit www.aspenrecreation.com or call (970) 544-4100. 8

Easter

8 Easter Egg Hunt, Hotel Colorado The magical Hotel Colorado hosts this hunt for eggs and Easter Bunny, as prologue to the popular Easter Brunch buffet (reservations required). Visit www.hotelcolorado. com or call (970) 945-6511. 8 Easter Egg Hunt, Aspen Enjoy this Aspen tradition held at Ruth Whyte Park on the grounds of the Wheeler/Stallard Museum. The hunt begins with the noon whistle. Visit www.aspenhistory.org or call (970) 925-3721.

8 Easter Egg Hunt, Glenwood Springs - The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park offers an Easter egg hunt. Bring your camera for photos with the Easter Bunny. Lines are often long at this popular event. Visit www.glenwoodcaverns.com or call (970) 945-4228. 15 Closing Day – Snowmass and Aspen Mountain

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February

15 4th Annual Schneetag Held on Fanny Hill in Snowmass, teams are scored based on costume, creativity and flight distance as their homemade snow crafts are put to the test over open water. Visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call (970) 925-1220. 15

Closing Day – Aspen Highlands

Earth Day

May 12 Mother’s Day Pamper Night Limited space-reserve your FREE ticket in the store for an amazing night of pampering, beauty treatments, desserts and give aways. Location TBD. Visit www.onceuponachildglenwoodsprings.com. 13

Mother’s Day

13 Mother’s Day Mile Annual one-mile race on Mother’s Day. Participants receive a goodie bag, a finish line rose, a piece of homemade apple pie, and a chance at awards. Visit www.advocatesafehouse.org or call (970) 945-2632. 13 Symphony in the Valley’s Mother’s Day Concert - The valley’s community orchestra celebrates Mother’s Day with a classical music concert featuring the winners of the Young Artists Concerto Competition. Visit www. symphonyinthevalley.org. 28

Memorial Day

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There is much more to the Roaring Fork Valley than the majestic mountain peaks. There are many cultural and educational activities to choose from. See for yourself!

Anderson Ranch Arts Center-

Aspen Art Museum-

At Anderson Ranch, we recognize human beings’ lifelong need to develop personal creativity and to discover, learn and grow. We nurture and inspire imaginations of all ages, encouraging experimentation, intensive inquiry and creative production. Anderson Ranch is an international center for the creation of new work and untried art forms for leading artists of our time. www.andersonranch.org 5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village see ad p41 . . . . . . . . (970) 923-3181

The Aspen Art Museum is a non-collecting institution presenting the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art. Innovative and timely exhibitions, education and public programs. Immersive activities and community happenings actively engage audiences in thought-provoking experiences of art, culture and society. Admission to AAM is FREE. www.aspenartmuseum.org 590 North Mill Street, Aspen see ad p33 . . . . . . . . (970) 925-8050

Winter Comes Alive!

at The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Frosted leaves and crunchy ground awaits us most mornings; winter is upon us! Soon snowy activities will fill our days. What else is in store for Roaring Fork Valley visitors and residents this season at ACES? Celebrate the coming of winter with the Norse Elves, Sven and Olaf, who visit ACES every December! Donning their traditional garb the elves visit the nature preserve at Hallam Lake and the barnyard at Rock Bottom Ranch. Bringing glad tidings and rosy noses of the North, the elves make return trips, year after year, to share their magic and love for the natural world! Olaf plans to pass through Aspen on Wednesday, December 14 at Hallam Lake. Sven will drop by Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt on Thursday, December 15. Join ACES and the elves for a magical winter afternoon! There is always fun to be had at ACES! Throughout the winter ACES Naturalists lead guided snowshoe tours on Aspen Mountain and at Ashcroft in the Castle Creek Valley! Both a snowshoe and ski tours are offered at Snowmass Mountain. Meander through wild places in the middle of the ski areas, while learning about winter habitats and inhabitants, ecological and geologic histories of Aspen and much more!

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At Hallam Lake, a 25-acre Nature Preserve and Educational Center in the heart of Aspen, visitors can traipse along the snowy path and discover the plant and animal communities that gather at the lake throughout the winter. During the evenings in the winter ACES offers weekly slideshows highlighting stories and naturalist knowledge from local adventurers and specialists. Don’t forget about Rock Bottom Ranch, a 113-acre wildlife preserve, educational center and working ranch between the Roaring Fork River and the base of Mount Sopris! Visitors to the ranch can lend hand in the barnyard and learn ranching skills like candle making and home canning. Be sure to take a stroll by RBR’s beautiful wetlands, spring fed ponds and cottonwood bottomlands. To sign up for a guided snowshoe tour, or for more information about ACES programs in the Roaring Fork Valley, call us at 970-925-5756 or visit www. aspennature.org

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ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) – Visit the Hallam lake Nature Preserve, a wild place in the heart of Aspen, featuring an environmental learning center, resident birds of prey and a self-guided nature trail. Fun, educational, and inspirational programs are available for children and adults all year long. Also visit the Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt. www.aspennature.org 100 Puppy Smith St., Aspen see ad p16 . . . . . . . . (970) 925-5756

Aspen Santa Fe BalletHeading into a second decade of activity, the success of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is cause for celebration. ASFB is a uniquely structured and multi-faceted organization, founded in 1990 by longtime Aspenite Bebe Schweppe. It not only is a nationally recognized dance company, a leader in the dance world in terms of repertoire, acquiring and commissioning work from top choreographers; but it is also one of the largest dance presenters in the country, welcoming the best in dance in both Aspen and Santa Fe. Education is a priority for the organization with schools in each of the cities. Cultural community activity is also included under the ASFB umbrella, with the popular award-winning Mexican folklore youth program, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklórico, offered in both locations. www.aspensantafeballet.com (Aspen office) . . . . . . (970) 925-7175 (Santa Fe office) . . . . . (505) 983-5591 see ad next page . . $ see our coupon

Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) CLEER, works to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy, increase energy independence and reduce impacts of climate change. CLEER develops and implements energy efficiency programs for Garfield Clean Energy and its individual partners in the following areas. The goal in all areas is to achieve energy savings.   www.cleanenergyeconomy.net 520 S. 3rd St., Carbondale see ad p21 . . . . . . . . (970) 704-9200

Courtesy Glenwood Vaudeville Review

The Glenwood Vaudeville RevueGreat Family Fun!The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue is a two-hour family fun show with professional talent performing a variety of hilarious skits, jokes, high-energy dance numbers, unique novelty songs and original ideas that are guaranteed to make you laugh your worries away. Questions are always welcome and reservations are recommended. www.gvrshow.com see ad p35 . . . . . . . . (970) 945-9699 $ see our coupon

December 17-18 Aspen District Theatre

Be part of the magic! Tickets start at $20 970-920-5770

The School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

High Country Gems and MineralsStroll through time in the fossil collection at this historic Glenwood shop that’s been entertaining kids of all ages for nearly 40 years. This eclectic store has gifts for everyone, so stop in and pick up your favorite gem, mineral, or stone and leave with a piece of Glenwood Springs, Colorado! www.highcountrygems.biz 311 8th Street, Glenwood Springs see ad p36 . . . . . . . . (970) 945-8137 $ see our coupon

Theatre AspenTheatre Aspen’s mission is to entertain, enlighten, enrich, educate and challenge the residents and visitors of the Roaring Fork Valley through professional quality theatrical productions, new play development initiatives and a broad spectrum of education programs. www.theatreaspen.org 505 Rio Grande Park, Aspen see ad p2 & 39 . . . . . . (970) 925-9313

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Offering classes in Creative Dance and Ballet ages 3- adult

ASFB Presents

MOMIX- Botanica

ONE NIGHT ONLY Sunday, January 21, 7:30pm MOMIX DANCE FOR KIDS!

Aspen, Basalt and Carbondale locations

3pm- special one-hour matinee- all tickets $20

Celebrate Spring early this year! 970-920-5770 w

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The Garfield

NOW DON’T BE SILLY!

Clean Energy Challenge

Make your family safer.

Things You Can Do at Home to Get Comfortable, Stay Safe, and Save Money

Get cozy.

by CLEER Parents can create better futures for their kids by bringing energy efficiency solutions into their homes. Garfield Clean Energy is a countywide program that offers “energy coaching” to help parents and households, businesses, and governments save energy and improve the comfort and safety of their homes and buildings.

1. Sign up for the Garfield Clean Energy Challenge (which is run by CLEER). By signing up for the Garfield Clean Energy Challenge (at www.garfieldcleanenergy.org), you’ll get free energy coaching and be entered in drawings for prizes. 2. Get an energy assessment (of your home or commercial building) by a professional to see where improvements can be made. Most buildings leak heat in winter and cool air in summer, wasting hundreds of dollars on conditioning the air, and which can lead to poor indoor air quality. CLEER’s free energy coaching can help you get rebates from utilities and other sources that often cover most or all of the assessment.

Energy assessment in progress by CLEER

3. Perform an efficiency upgrade, which will improve the “energy performance” of your home or building. Simple things like beefing up attic insulation, wrapping hot water pipes, tuning up HVAC equipment, and air-sealing (e.g. caulking) can make it safer and save you money. In fact, many of the upgrades are eligible for rebates from utilities and other sources, significantly lowering out-of-pocket costs. CLEER coached Ron Mittleider, a Silt Mesa homeowner, through an audit and energy upgrades (air-sealing and better insulation), and the results are impressive. He has been saving 20 to 40 percent on energy costs every month since. Ron is one of hundreds of Garfield County citizens benefiting from the program. Contact a Garfield Clean Energy/CLEER energy coach today, join the Garfield Clean Energy Challenge, and start saving money. Call 970-704-9200 or visit www.garfieldcleanenergy.org.

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Join the Garfield Clean Energy Challenge! H. Wilson Photograhpy

If you live in Garfield County, your town and the county are partners in this effort! The three parts of the Challenge are simple:

Save money this winter.

Be entered in regular drawings for great prizes! Meet an Energy Coach!

We’ll help you cut through the confusion and start saving energy and money. Additional rebates are now available for Glenwood Springs Electric Utility customers. Call your CLEER Energy Coach today at 970-704-9200. www.GarfieldCleanEnergy.org

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Open Space

by Mitzi Rapkin

Pitkin County’s Prized Purchase

Dog for a Day! at Colorado Animal Rescue

The newest and most noteworthy addition to Pitkin County’s inventory of open space is the 845 acre parcel between the Aspen airport and Brush Creek, from Highway 82 to Snowmass Village. This spine of land known at first as the Droste property was being renamed in a public naming contest at time of publication. It is one of the most ambitious open space purchases in Pitkin County’s history. It took a partnership between Pitkin County, the Town of Snowmass Village, The City of Aspen, The Aspen Valley Land Trust and Great Outdoors Colorado to conserve this incredible property for wildlife and people. Officially open to the public last spring, this property not only offers incredible views of Aspen, Snowmass, all four of the area’s ski resorts and the surrounding Elk and Sawatch mountain ranges, it is a critical habitat for wildlife, includes rare plant species and serves as an

elk migration corridor. The property is also a critical link that connects several other open space properties between Aspen and Snowmass to create a 2,500 acre mountain park. Visitors and residents can now explore many types of ecosystems and step into wild lands that are literally out the door of their houses and hotels. The park is a great destination for families with various picnic tables on the ridgeline with views in all directions. The entire property is perfect for recreation but also provides a diversity of ecosystems to explore with kids and a variety of opportunities to experience the habitat and wildlife that live in the area. After a successful season with thousands of visitors over summer and autumn, the parcel is closed for the winter to provide critical winter range and an elk migration corridor. It opens again May 15, 2012.

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Organizations like Colorado Animal Rescue (C.A.R.E.) help saves thousands of homeless and abandoned pets each year. Some of those animals will be adopted and some will live out their days at the shelter surrounded by their fellow furry friends and getting attention from the animal lovers who visit the shelter. Make the most of your winter day off the slopes by giving one of our dogsin-need some much deserved human interaction and playtime. Even if you are unable to make a permanent home for our four-legged friends, they

still love to spend a day away from the shelter along side a loving human companion, romping in the snow or otherwise accompanying you on your winter outing. And if you’re an out-of-towner here on a short stay, what better way to fill the longing for that puppy you had to leave back home than to give shelter dog the day of his life! For some dogs, daily outings with pet-loving volunteers are as close as they’ll come to feeling the comfort of a forever home. Visit our shelter and make Rover’s day – today!

And while you’re visiting us, don’t forget to give our furry felines a pat or even think about hosting your kid’s next birthday party among the fun of our four–legged friends! Located in Glenwood Springs across from CMC’s Spring Valley Campus on Route 114. From highway 82, turn at the Thunder River plaza and head up the hill. Look for us on the left after about 3 miles! We are open Tuesday – Sunday from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Call us at 970-947-9173 or visit www.coloradoanimalrescue.org www.theparentshandbook.com www.theparentshandbook.com || winter/spring winter/spring 2012 2012

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health & wellness

Health issues can be very troubling. The businesses listed in this section focus on the needs of every member of your family.

Your children deserve a great team of Pediatricians

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health wellness Premier Dental HealthAt Premier Dental Health, our goal is to teach you how to stop costly decay and to protect the investment you have in your mouth. Because we can now treat the contagious disease of caries, children can live a life free of decay. Come to the only dental office on the western slope accredited by the BBB, for the quality, custom care you expect. With a broad range of hours and online scheduling, there is no reason to put off making an appointment. Check out our relaxing office online and schedule now. www.premierdentalhealth.com 214 Eighth St., suite 305, Glenwood Springs see ad p26 . . . . . . . . (970) 379-8030

ResortMed Mobile PhysiciansSince the year 2000, ResortMed has been delivering cost-effective emergent medical services to the resort communities of the Roaring Fork and Vail Valleys. Twentyfour hours a day, seven days a week, our emergency medical physicians bring the emergency room to you in the form of a house call. www.resortmedco.com Aspen Valley and Vail Valley see ad p29 . . . . . . . . (970) 390-7878

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Look for helpful tips for the family online at:

Ellen Brooks, M.D.

Anne Lorenson, M.D.

Colby Quintenz, M.D.

Ian Dresner, PhD., M.D.

Katie Joy, D.O.

Two Rivers Natural Health, Professional and Affordable Natural HealthWe provide professional natural medicine services by providers with the highest level of education available within their discipline. Our clinic was founded by Dr. Aarin Meager-Benson and Dr. Tucker S. Meager who practice Naturopathic medicine and are active members of the Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors. Dr. Meager and Dr. Benson earned their Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle. www.tworiversnaturalhealth.com 1517 Blake Ave., Suite 203, GWS see ad p27 . . . . . . . . (970) 948-9128

Valley View Hospital, Pediatric PartnersAs Pediatricians, we specialize in the care of infants, children and adolescents up through college age. With offices in Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Rifle and Eagle, we are available to you for regularly scheduled appointments, for questions, after hours care and emergencies. We also care for children in Vail. www.vvh.org 1905 Blake Ave., Glenwood Springs see ad p25 . . . . . . . (970) 947-9999

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Appointments available in Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Rifle and Basalt Evening hours available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Pediatric Partners

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by Pamela J. Miller, R.D.H. “Every time I go to the dentist, I have a new problem!” Is this you? You brush, you floss, you rinse, you seal, you use fluoride. You’re certain it’s your grandfather’s fault that you have “soft” teeth, or maybe it was that new baby that sucked all the calcium out of your teeth. Well, be comforted that neither is true and that with little effort or change to your daily routine, you can get relief from the onslaught of dental demise.

been in someone else’s mouth and even kissing, the big one for teens and adults. Now what?! The reason your dentist is so adamant about children getting in even as babies, is so that the risk of the disease can be assessed and treated BEFORE the teeth show decay, which needs to be filled. Yes, the infection is there long before a tooth gets decay and it remains to cause more decay after a tooth is fixed.

The disease of caries (decay) is contagious. Children are first exposed to it from thier mothers as babies. Let’s face it, mothers and babies swap spit. But, kids can also pick it up, by sharing spoons, candy, toys, pacifiers or any other object that has

What can be done? Treatment is very specific to each individual, however; the common protocol looks like this and may include all or some of the following as needed: Fill or treat any decayed teeth. Seal any healthy teeth remaining to prevent “seeding” (concentration of the infection in the inaccessible grooves of the teeth.)

Premier Dental Health Smile Brighter

Pamela J. Miller, RDH

970-379-8030 214 Eighth St. ~ Glenwood Springs

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Allergies in Children by Dr. Aarin Meager-Benson, ND

Does your child suffer from allergies? It is more common than you think. Typical signs of the presence of allergies include; chronic infections (i.e. ear, sinus, throat), digestive problems, eczema, asthma, restless sleep, emotional and behavioral problems. Allergies can be inherited but they are also a symptom of the high toxic load in our environment. Common environmental toxins can deplete the immune system and create a hypersensitive nervous system. Avoidance of your suspected allergens is helpful, but sometimes not possible which is why NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy

Elimination Techniques) have been a great solution for many families.

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Did You Give me Tooth Decay?

After an allergen is cleared using NAET, the patient can be exposed to the allergen without further reaction. NAET techniques can be used for all types of allergies and sensitivities, including foods, environmental/ seasonal, animal and chemical allergens. The protocol involves a series of acupressure sessions that gradually strengthen the nervous system and desensitize the immune system. To learn more about NAET go to: www.NAET.com or contact Dr. Benson at Two Rivers Natural Health (970) 948-9128 to learn more about natural approaches to allergies.

Kill the carries “germs” using a minty rinse (rx) and chewing delicious gum or sucking on small candies that starve the bugs and affect their ability to colonize on the teeth. Put MI paste on your teeth before bed, to rebuild and strengthen the enamel on your teeth. This also kills germs, buffers acid in the mouth, and desensitizes teeth. WOW! Quite a bit of benefit for just a little paste. There is much more for us to reveal to you to help you address, curb or eliminate your specific dental concerns. At Premier Dental Health, we are the Prevention Specialists, armed with just the products and information you need for a brighter dental future.

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ill or injured?

Let the doctor come to you.

Feeling Good at Altitude

ResortMed

Mobile Physicians

House call service performed by emergency medicine physicians

by Dr Michael Brooks

What Exactly is Mountain Sickness? Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) represents a condition that develops when one is unable to adjust to the lower oxygen concentration associated with altitude travel. Most symptoms develop within 12-48 hours of one’s arrival. When a person fails to adjust to the change in altitude, the following symptoms are often noted: headache, insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath.

Should I be Concerned if I Suffer From Acute Mountain Sickness? While symptoms often resolve within 2-5 days of arrival and acclimatization, progression of this illness may lead to high altitude cerebral edema (HACE), a condition associated with clumsiness, confusion, and unresponsiveness. Lung involvement may lead to high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), a condition associated with poor exercise tolerance, shortness of breath, cough, chest discomfort, and a low grade fever. Both HACE and HAPE represent true medical emergencies, for those who suffer from severe altitude illness risk death if not

The Original House-Call Service to the Mountains

appropriately diagnosed and treated. One should not dismiss any concerning medical issue as a benign complication of altituderelated travel.

What Can I do to Prevent Acute Mountain Sickness? Remember this fact when travelling to altitude: a higher incidence of acute mountain sickness is associated with a quicker rate of ascent. Take your time when traveling to the mountains and consider spending a night or two at a lower elevation if you are prone to AMS. Once you arrive please allow yourself time to adapt to the altitude. Don’t forget that significant physical activity and alcohol use interferes with one’s ability to achieve acclimatization. If you fail to note improvement in your symptoms, please seek medical attention for significant altitude-related illnesses are both preventable and treatable if recognized early.

Our physicians come to you in order to deliver cost-effective emergent medical care. • Diagnostic testing to include rapid strep screen, influenza screen, urinalysis • Intravenous fluid resuscitation and administration of medications • Splinting of extremity injuries • Wound care and repair of lacerations • Mobile pharmacy of over-the-counter and prescription medications • Oxygen and hyperbaric therapy

Please call 970-390-7878 in order to speak to one of our physicians and arrange a consultation. Payment expected at time of service with insurance forms provided to assist in any potential reimbursement from your insurance carrier

Detailed additional information can be found at the eMedicine’s website: www.emedicine.com Michael Brooks, MD Resort Medicine of Colorado (970) 390-7878

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The Full-Time (24/7) Emergency Medicine Physicians House-Call Service

indoor activities

indoor activities Too cold or snowy to have fun outdoors? Don’t worry! We have plenty of fun, indoor activities for days just like this! Check out these fun ideas.

SCENIC TRAM RIDE Anderson Ranch Arts Center-

Aspen Art Museum-

At Anderson Ranch, we recognize human beings’ lifelong need to develop personal creativity and to discover, learn and grow. We nurture and inspire imaginations of all ages, encouraging experimentation, intensive inquiry and creative production. Anderson Ranch is an international center for the creation of new work and art forms for leading artists of our time. www.andersonranch.org 5263 Owl Creek Rd., Snowmass Village see ad p41 . . . . . . . . (970) 923-3181

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INCREDIBLE CAVE TOURS COLORADO’S LONGEST

ALPINE COASTER

4D THEATER & LASER TAG

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet-

Fun for your

FEET!

* not bad for the rest of you either!

Carbondale Recreation & Community Center 970-704-4190

www.carbondalerec.com

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Heading into a second decade of activity, the success of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is cause for celebration. ASFB is a uniquely structured and multi-faceted organization, founded in 1990 by longtime Aspenite Bebe Schweppe. It not only is a nationally recognized dance company, a leader in the dance world in terms of repertoire, acquiring and commissioning work from top choreographers; but it is also one of the largest dance presenters in the country, welcoming the best in dance in both Aspen and Santa Fe. Education is a priority for the organization with schools in each of the cities. Cultural community activity is also included under the ASFB umbrella, with the popular award-winning Mexican folklore youth program, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklórico, offered in both locations. www.aspensantafeballet.com (Aspen office) . . . . . . (970) 925-7175 (Santa Fe office) . . . . . (505) 983-5591 see ad back cover . $ see our coupon

Carbondale Recreation and Community CenterDesigned with family activities in mind, the facility boasts a full-size gymnasium, a seven-station, 32-foot high climbing wall, with auto belay and lead route options, a dedicated fitness area with free weights, numerous cardio strength machines and indoor cycling bikes. We offer a wide range of fitness classes, locker rooms with showers and a flex room for childcare and birthday parties. Membership options or dropin day passes are available. Come Play! www.carbondalerec.com 567 Colorado Ave., Carbondale see ad p30 . . . . . . . . (970) 704-4190 $ see our coupon continued on page 36

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The Aspen Art Museum (AAM) is a non-collecting contemporary art museum with free admission and a year-round schedule, open Tuesdays through Sundays, except major holidays. In addition to its daily family museum activities, the AAM features stimulating exhibition-related programming for the whole family including: lecture series, gallery talks, family workshops and weeklong children-specific programming during the month of December. AAM also collaborates with Aspen Skiing Company and the Roaring Fork Valley Libraries to bring you additional programming.

Winter Workshops AAM’s winter workshops are designed for children ages 4 to 13. Under the guidance of professional artists and educators, children expand their understanding of contemporary art while developing their artistic skills through fun, hands-on projects, performances, group discussions and off-site excursions. Early registration is encouraged. For details, pricing and enrollment please visit http://www.aspenartmuseum.org/ workshops.html or call (970)925-8050.

Family Workshops Aspen Art Museum features FREE Family Workshops on select Sundays to encourage children and adults to look, share and create together.

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Art for All

ASPEN ART MUSEUM PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

Families with children of all ages are welcome to explore the museum’s current exhibitions and participate in hands-on art projects. Family Workshops are held from 3:30 p.m.–5 p.m. on the following Sundays: October 2 - Sculpture; November 20 - Collage; January 8 — PhotoDrawings; February 26 — Painting

Create Your Own Lift Ticket Take a creative ski break! Now in its 7th Season, this unique collaborative experience between AAM and the Aspen Skiing Company provides a special, contemporary art-based lift ticket project. This year, exhibiting artist Mark Grotjahn’s (February 17-April 29, 2012) work will be featured on five limited-edition lift tickets that feature sculptures of his own creation. Works will be displayed at each of the four Aspen Skiing Company resorts along with a fifth at AAM. In addition, Artists of all ages are invited to create their own lift ticket with Mark Grotjahn on Saturday, February 18, from 1:30 p.m. –3:30 p.m. at the Snowmass Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center.

Story Art The Aspen Art Museum partners with Roaring Fork Valley Libraries to offer Story Art, a program that combines learning to read, visual

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KIDS WINTER WORKSHOPS

FREE FAMILY WORKSHOPS

AAM Winter Workshops are designed for children 4–13. Under the guidance of professional artists and educators, children learn about themes in contemporary art and develop their artistic skills.

AAM Family Workshops encourage children and adult teams to look, share, explore current exhibitions, and create hands-on art projects together. Select Sundays | 3:30–5 p.m at the Aspen Art Museum

FOR AGES 4–6 Red Brick Center for the Arts 110 East Hallam Street WINTER WAYS AND SNOWY DAYS December 19–22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Celebrate this holiday season—and make great gifts for family and friends—with winter-themed works of art in a variety of media. MACRO, MICRO, MULTIMEDIA December 27–30, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mix and mash drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture! FOR AGES 7–13 Rio Grande Meeting Room 455 Rio Grande Place

November 20, 2011 — Collage January 8, 2012 — Photo-Drawings February 26 — Painting CREATE YOUR OWN LIFT TICKET WORKSHOP Sunday, February 19 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Snowmass Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center Take a creative ski break! Artists of all ages are invited to create their own lift ticket with Mark Grotjahn, artist of this season’s Aspen Skiing Company limited-edition lift ticket. Sponsored by

In collaboration with

CONNECT FOUR (ages 7–10) December 27–30, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Connect four, you win! Create mixed-media works of art that connect drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture. MITTEN MANIA (ages 11–13) December 19–22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Learn how to turn cast-off winter wear into works of art! FOR DETAILS, OR TO REGISTER, CALL 970.925.8050 EXT. 24 E-MAIL education@aspenartmuseum.org SPACE IS LIMITED (12 PER WORKSHOP). EARLY REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED.

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Dinner Theatre

What Is Vaudeville in 2011/2012?

Vaudeville was popular in the United States and Canada from the early 1880s until the early 1930s. The shows were specifically designed to entertain audiences of all ages. Each performance was made up of a series of separate, unrelated acts including dancers, comedians, trained animal acts, magicians, illustrated songs, jugglers and basically anything that entertains. There were many popular movie stars like Mae West, W.C. Fields, Laurel & Hardy and the Marx Brothers who got their start on the Vaudeville Circuit traveling around the country performing in beautiful live theatres. Modern Vaudeville is still based on the original concept with a combination of entertaining acts that include more current parodies and themes using a local troupe of multi-talented professional entertainers. The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue takes this concept to a whole other level with a focus on comedy using rapid fire jokes and running gags, coupled with creative visual

surprises, quality musical numbers and original audience participation pieces that has the audience feeling like they are actually part of the show. Classic Vaudeville characters will be performing some of their best material along with clever tap dance numbers and unique vocal arrangements, all with a creative twist. These shows have a way of captivating audiences of all ages allowing families of many generations to enjoy a night out together knowing all will be thoroughly entertained. The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue is open nearly year round with three unique shows each year, including an outstanding Holiday Show that is sure to bring the spirit of the holidays to one and all. Questions are always welcome and reservations are recommended by calling 970-945-9699 or going online to www.gvrshow.com.

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hilarious fun for everyone! Holiday Show

Nov 26 - Jan 1 ~ Plus extra shows Dec 26 - 31 and 2 Shows New Year’s Eve Doors Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:30pm Sunday ~ 5:30pm

spring show

February 3 - April 21 Doors Open Friday & Saturday ~ 6:30pm

Pub Style Menu

Serving items from Local Restaurants

$22.00 ~ Adults

full bar

With Show-Themed Speciality Drinks

Price

$20.00 ~ Seniors

(show only) (food & beverages optional)

$16 ~ Kids

LOCATION

The Masonic Lodge ~ 901 Colorado Ave. Glenwood Springs

For Reservations

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C.A.R.E., Colorado Animal Rescue Colorado Animal Rescue is a non-profit animal shelter dedicated to providing safety and care to homeless and abandoned animals from the Roaring Fork Valley. We specialize in animal adoption and also have many programs to assist the community with their animal needs. We also offer children’s birthday parties! www.coloradoanimalrescue.org 2801 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs see ad p23 . . . . . . . . (970) 947-9173 $ see our coupon

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park-

s co ee o up u on r !

Open for adventure all year round, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, right in the heart of Glenwood Springs, offers a day of fun for the whole family. Ride the tram to the top and experience the adrenaline rush of Colorado’s longest alpine coaster or take one of the country’s top 10 cave tours, where it’s always a comfortable 52 degrees…even in the winter! Enjoy Colorado’s first 4D Theater, with special effects that make you feel like you’re actually inside the movie, or round up the gang for an old West shoot-out in our state-of-the-art Laser Tag arena. Mountain-top restaurant and more. Call for seasonal hours or visit us online. www.glenwoodcaverns.com 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Rd, Glenwood Springs Toll Free . . . . . . . . . (800) 530-1635 see ad p40 . . . (970) 945-4228) ext 111 $ see our coupon

The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue, Great Family Fun!The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue is a two hour family fun show with professional talent performing a variety of hilarious skits, jokes, high energy dance numbers, unique novelty songs and original ideas that are guaranteed to make you laugh your worries away. Questions are always welcome and reservations are recommended www.gvrshow.com see ad p35 . . . . . . . . (970) 945-9699 $ see our coupon

High Country Gems and MineralsStroll through a time in the fossil collection at this historic Glenwood shop that’s been entertaining kids of all ages for nearly 40 years. This eclectic store has gifts for everyone, so stop in and pick up your favorite gem, mineral, or stone and leave with a piece of Glenwood Springs, Colorado! www.highcountrygems.biz 311 8th Street, Glenwood Springs see ad p36 . . . . . . . . (970) 945-8137 $ see our coupon

ROCKS • GEMS • MINERALS • unusual gifts for loved ones • fabulous fossil collection • unique jewelry & more! open for over 40 years!

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Valley Plastic Bag Ban This coming May there is going to be a change in the grocery stores from Aspen to Carbondale. The City of Aspen along with Basalt and Carbondale all have banned plastic bags from grocery stores in their jurisdictions and imposed a 20 cent fee on paper bags. The combined effort is a strong move to protect the environment, as well as to send an environmental message to the Valley that single-use items, like plastic bags aren’t necessary. All three communities are hosts to visitors from around the world and this policy will hopefully inform guests that this Valley is a leader in sustainability and strongly values the natural beauty of snowy mountains in the winter, wildflowers in the summer, healthy ecosystems and an environment free from unnecessary waste. The 20-cent bag fee will go to both reimburse grocers for the costs of

the program as well as education and outreach on the issue which will include providing free cloth bags to as many people as possible. There is potential in these jurisdictions to go beyond just banning the plastic bags at grocery stores and addressing other retail venues that use plastic bags in the future. Leading up to the May 1, 2012, implementation date, the hope is customers will prepare themselves by stocking up on inexpensive reusable bags that they will bring with them every time they go shopping so they get into the habit before the law takes effect. The ban does not include bags used for produce, bulk items, frozen food, flowers, baked goods, prescription drugs, dry-cleaning or newspapers. More information is available at www.wastefreeroaringfork.org.

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Theatre Aspen

theatreaspen.org 970.925.9313 info@theatreaspen.org

celebrates 29 years on stage

Aspen’s only professional theatre is beginning its 29th year of high-quality productions, featuring musicals, comedies and plays, with a special focus on family entertainment. Starring Broadway professionals and local artists alike, Theatre Aspen (TA) received the 2009 “Outstanding Regional Theatre” Henry Award, and has garnered multiple Ovation Awards and nominations from the Denver Post. In 2011, the new Hurst Theatre was unveiled in Rio Grande Park, where the theatre season runs from June through August. TA has also enjoyed an elevated national profile; Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Sandy Duncan starred in Steven Dietz’s comedy Becky’s New Car. A cast of singers and dancers with credits from Broadway shows like Wicked, Hairspray and Ragtime, as well as the Radio City Rockette’s Christmas Spectacular brought the Broadway-bound new musical Vices: A Love Story to life. Our summer production of Annie was so successful, we brought it back for an encore in the Wheeler Opera House this December, featuring guest star Aileen Quinn, who played the original “Annie” in the film version of the musical! (Dec 16 – 23). Explore our Imagination Station. Gifted to Theatre Aspen as part of last year’s “I TA” Campaign for a new theatre tent and lobby, we had a special play station designed just for kids! Our portable Imagination Station opens on all sides, revealing a costume closet, a stage with its own curtain and an art wall for kids

to express themselves with crayons, chalk and magnetic letters and words. It’s the perfect place to play while waiting for the show to start, or at intermission. We are also proud to keep our tickets affordable for families. While premium seats help us support our mission, our children’s ticket prices have remained the same since 2007! And we offer group rates and local’s discounts as well. Theatre Aspen School (TAS) offers year-round programming, with afterschool classes as well as our popular summer camps, for ages 5 – 18 from June through August. (See opposite page). TAS invites professional actors from the TA main stage to teach master classes and observe the students at work. Professionals offer advice and anecdotes about their own careers and training as well as tips for auditioning and creating characters. Our young actors are uniquely prepared for a future in any field and for a successful college experience, because they learn the skills of communication, risk-taking and collaboration that lead to higher selfesteem and more self-confidence.

QUALITY THEATRE EDUCATION

Join us for fun classes and camps like:

Juniors

Tune Time Clowning Around Mask & Puppet Theatre Dramatic Voyages

Tweens

Musical Theatre Workshop Improv Factory Movie Star Camp

(ages 5-7)

(ages 8-12)

Teens

(ages 13-18)

Adults

Summer Teen Conservatory Movie Star Camp Winter Teen Conservatory Scene Work Classes Improv Workshops Masterclasses

For more information about Theatre Aspen, visit theatreaspen.org or to learn about our education programs, contact Director of Education Graham Northrup at (970) 925-9313 or visit theatreaspen.org/education. Tickets for our productions are available at aspenshowtix.com.

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Photo: scene from Summer 2011 Teen Conservatory production of “Urinetown” the Musical

See our website for complete information on exciting upcoming summer and after school programming

outdoor activities

So many things to do..so little time. Try something new, or visit your favorite outdoor activity again and again. Either way, don’t hesitate, winter will be over before you know it!

Anderson Ranch Arts Center-

Aspen Sports-

At Anderson Ranch, we recognize human beings’ lifelong need to develop personal creativity and to discover, learn and grow. We nurture and inspire imaginations of all ages, encouraging experimentation, intensive inquiry and creative production. Anderson Ranch is an international center for the creation of new work and art forms for leading artists of our time. www.andersonranch.org 5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village see ad p41 . . . . . . . . (970) 923-3181

When it comes to Aspen ski and snowboard shops, you have a lot of options. What you don’t have, if you go anywhere besides Aspen Sports, is 11 locations to choose from, custom rental solutions, a huge selection of equipment and apparel, and Colorado’s most professional and experienced staff. www.aspensports.com Nine locations in Aspen and Snowmass see ad p45, 53 . . . . . (970) 925-6331 $ see our coupon

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Anderson Ranch K IDS! Spark your child’s imagination and inspire creativity with Anderson Ranch’s children’s program. We offer a range of dynamic workshops for children and teens ages 4-17.

Teen Workshops

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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park-

Where ever you are—you’re connected to Aspen! Skip the drive from Denver, start your vacation sooner and have more time to ski on your next vacation with a non-stop to Eagle Airport (EGE). www.flyvail.com Vail Valley see ad p63

Open for adventure all year round, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, right in the heart of Glenwood Springs, offers a day of fun for the whole family. Ride the tram to the top and experience the adrenaline rush of Colorado’s longest alpine coaster or take one of the country’s top 10 cave tours, where it’s always a comfortable 52 degrees…even in the winter! Enjoy Colorado’s first 4D Theater, with special effects that make you feel like you’re actually inside the movie, or round up the gang for an old West shoot-out in our state-of-the-art Laser Tag arena. Mountain-top restaurant and more. Call for seasonal hours or visit us online. www.glenwoodcaverns.com 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Rd., Glenwood Springs Toll Free . . . . . . . . . (800) 530-1635 see ad p40 . . . (970) 945-4228) ext 111 $ see our coupon

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Saturday Family Workshops

Full Day Art Camps

Half Day Workshops

INCREDIBLE CAVE TOURS

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from car to boot, from boot to ski, from ski to lift, from lift to solitude.

Make your memories at Sunlight... Courtesy of Sunlight Mountain Resort

Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort AssociationGlenwood Springs is home to the world’s largest natural Hot Springs Pool, natural Vapor Caves and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. At the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, Glenwood Springs is known for rafting, kayaking and gold-medal fly fishing. In the winter, Sunlight Mountain Resort is an affordable, family-friendly ski area that caters to all abilities. www.visitglenwood.com 1102 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs see ad p5 . . . . . . . . (970) 945-6589

Gypsum Creek Golf CourseNestled in the Gypsum Valley, Gypsum Creek Golf Course is a Pete Dye designed 18-hole championship course for players of all caliber. Spread out over a steep, sage-covered mesa, this challenging course offers golfers the finest of Colorado’s beauty and natural scenery. Gypsum Creek is located 20 miles east of Glenwood Springs. www.gypsumcreekgolf.com 530 Cotton Ranch Dr., Gypsum see ad p45 . . . . . . . . (970) 524-6200 $ see our coupon

Sunlight Mountain ResortA unique winter playground that’s affordable and family oriented. Sunlight has hundreds of acres for skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing. Sunlight’s summit on the Compass Mountain in the White River National Forest, overlooks majestic Mount Sopris and the aweinspiring Elk Mountain Range. Amenities include a restaurant, lounge, rental and retail shop, ski school, children’s center and snowmobile tours. Our Ski-SwimStay package features a lift ticket, a trip to the Glenwood Hot Springs and a night of lodging in Glenwood Springs. www.sunlightmtn.com Roaring Fork Valley . . . (800) 445-7931 see ad next page . . . . (970) 945-7491 $ see our coupon

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Children’s Center

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Bring your family to Sunlight to learn, adventure & explore!

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From Oceans to Mtn Tops Helly Hansen outfits mountain employees. In 1877, Norwegian sea captain Helly Juell Hansen created the world’s first waterproof fabrics and began selling them to his sea-soaked brethren. Ever since then, his company, Helly Hansen, has dedicated itself to providing working professionals, from sailors to ski patrollers, with unsurpassed waterproof breathable outerwear capable of withstanding year after year of heavy use in the world’s harshest climates. It’s a philosophy that Helly Hansen honored in 2006 with the creation of a dedicated resort uniform initiative designed to provide some of North America’s biggest mountains with a single-brand solution for every segment of operations. Helly Hansen offers customized uniforms for ski patrollers, mountain operations personnel, ski and snowboard instructors, ambassadors, and customer service staff. “We view patrollers, instructors and the rest of resort professionals as ambassadors for our brand. We want to make sure they’re pro-

tected, enabled, and confident when they get out on the mountain each day,” said Erik Burbank, global vice president of marketing. “We strive to meet and exceed each mountain’s unique needs.” The program is an overwhelming success. In the past three years, numerous resorts, including Aspen/ Snowmass, the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, and Squaw Valley established their own custom uniform programs with the Norwegianbased manufacturer.

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Helly Hansen’s early success has ushered in its largest uniform and marketing partnership yet. In 2011, Vail Resorts signed a five-year partnership with Helly Hansen, making it the official uniform and apparel provider for 15,000 mountain professionals working at its six world-class mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly and Northstar through the 2016 season. For more information on Helly Hansen, visit www.hellyhansen.com

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What have they discovered so far? What’s your species? First, the animal species count has reached 41. Among the previously revealed seven large mammal species – mammoth, mastodon, Jefferson’s ground sloth, camel, deer, horse and giant bison – they have identified an additional 34 species from the dig. Among them are:

- Trout - Salamanders - Shrews - Bats - Weasels - River Otters - Rabits - Frogs (4 species) - Snakes (2 species) - Lizards (2 species) - Birds (5 species) - Rodents (14 species)* *includes Beavers, Voles, Gophers, Muskrats, Lemmings, and more

Art in Motion

Seeking Answers by Kirsten H. Michel

from Snowmastodon Findings Even though scientists concluded their fossil excavation near Snowmass Village this past July, their search for answers was just beginning. Led by staff members from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Ziegler Reservoir find provided a preserved series of Ice Age ecosystems and is heralded as one of the most significant fossil discoveries ever in Colorado. And now, back at the museum, the ensuing four months of behind-the-scenes investigations have yielded some interesting results.

“We are in the early stages of scientific study and plan to continue offering updates on our progress,” said Dr. Kirk Johnson, vice president of the Research and Collections Division at the Museum. “There are now more than 40 scientists investigating various aspects of the site and new data is pouring in daily.”

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Boneshaking Next, in order to understand what led to such a collection of fossils to be in one area over an expanse of time, the team has to consider a variety of possibilities. One idea – or hypothesis – is that an earthquake or a series of quakes transformed underlying sediment into quicksand. The quicksand trapped the more-than 30 mastodons that visited the area to drink and eat. “Evidence such as the nature of the debris flow deposits, the condition of the bones, and the distribution of the bones may support this scenario,” said Johnson. But this is just one of many theories to be examined. “Ultimately we use many types of data to test more than one hypothesis. This site is really complicated and this work is just beginning.”

And, finally, the museum has commissioned a series of acrylicon-canvas paintings that illustrate the site during various eras. World-renowned painter and muralist Jan Vriesen visited the dig site several times and has created five paintings depicting the Ziegler Reservoir landscapes. The series shows the area from about 130,000 years ago to early winter 2010, just after the first phase of the dig was concluding. Johnson notes, “These visual representations are important tools in helping us show how this site evolved over time. All of the paintings are made from the same vantage point, from the north side of the lake looking south with the Snowmass ski area visible to the left and the Snowmass Creek Valley and Mount Daly visible to the right.” View the paintings or get up-to-date information at anytime by visiting www.dmns.org.

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restaurants & dining

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After an invigorating day in the mountains enjoy a relaxed, laid-back family meal at one of these yummy restaurants.

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phone

Bluebird Café

Glenwood

x x

(970) 384-2024

Boogie’s Diner

Aspen

x x

web site

(970) 925-6610

Brick Pony Pub

Basalt

(970) 279-5021

Brunelleschi’s

Aspen

x x

(970) 544-4644

C.P. Burger

Aspen

(970) 925-3056

El Korita

Basalt

(970)-277-4500

www.elkoritabasalt.com

Fat Belly Burgers

Carbondale

(970)-963-1569

www.fatbellyburgers.com

Grind

Glenwood

x x

(970)-230-9258

www.grindglenwood.com/

Heidi’s Deli

Carbondale

Hickory House BBQ

Aspen

x x

(970) 963-3663

(970) 925-2313

www.hickoryhouseribs.com

x x

Juicy Lucy’s

Glenwood

Konnyaku

Carbondale

Little Annie’s Eating House

x x

(970) 945-4619

www.juicylucyssteakhouse.com

(970) 704-0889

www.konnyaku.webs.com

x x

(970) 925-1098

www.littleannies.com

x x

Aspen

Lookout Grille at Glenwood Caverns

Glenwood

(970) 945-4228

www.glenwoodcaverns.com

Moe’s BBQ

Glenwood

x x

(970) 230-9251

www.moesoriginalbbq.com

New York Pizza

Aspen/El Jebel

x x

(970) 963-6088

www.newyorkpizzaaspen.com

Peppino’s Pizza

Carbondale/Glenwood x x

Poppycock’s

Aspen

(970) 963-2993 www.peppinospizzacarbondale.com

(970) 925-1245

Red Rock Diner

Carbondale

x x x

(970) 963-4111

River’s Restaurant

Glenwood

Sabra’s Deli

Glenwood

Smoke Modern BBQ Uncle Pizza

(970) 928-8813

www.theriversrestaurant.com

(970) 920-3489

www.sabrasdeli.com

(970) 928-8804

www.sacredgrounds.biz

x x

(970) 927-5158

www.smokemodernbbq.com

Aspen

Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse & Deli

Basalt

Village Smithy Restaurant Woody Creek Tavern

x x

Carbondale/Glenwood

Village Inn

x x

(970) 945-6363

Glenwood

x x x

(970) 945-9275

www.villageinnrestaurants.com

Carbondale

x x x

(970) 963-9990

www.villagesmithy.com

Woody Creek

x x

(970) 923-4585

Zheng Asian Bistro El Jebel/Glenwood

x x

(970) 963-8077

www.zhengbistro.com

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The Grind, one of Glenwood’s newest hot spots, strives to use high-quality ingredients like hormone-free, grass-fed local beef, so you can feel good about what your family is eating. Quality never sacrifices taste at this joint, which wows customers with handspun shakes, hand cut fries, hand-dipped onion rings, and enough options to satisfy the pickiest of eaters…and to keep you coming back again and again! www.grindglenwood.com 208 7th St., Glenwood Springs . . . (970) 230-9258 $ see our coupon

Moe’s Original Bar-B-QueMoe’s Original Bar-B-Que features awardwinning Bama-style BBQ, including pulled pork, ribs, wings, chicken, turkey, catfish and shrimp complemented by an array of Southern sides and desserts. The award-winning banana pudding should easily get you through those doors again and again. Moe’s takes pride in delivering the best tasting barbeque - fresh from the pit with Southern flair. Be hungry and hurry in, because when it’s gone, it’s gone! www.moesoriginalbbq.com 1826 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs . . . (970) 230-9251 $ see our coupon

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restaurants dining

Uncle PizzaUncle Pizza produces gourmet pizza which has been acclaimed as Local’s Choice year after year. They feature homemade dough and sauce, fresh cheeses and over 30 gourmet toppings for even the most creative pizza connoisseur. With options as outrageous as hot dogs and as classic as mushrooms, it’s no wonder Uncle Pizza is the talk of the town; free delivery doesn’t hurt either! www.unclepizza.com 1826 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs . . . (970) 945-6363 Carbondale . . . . . . . (970) 963-4300 see ad p49 . . . . . $ see our coupon

Zheng Asian BistroWith locations in both El Jebel and Glenwood Springs, this family hot spot has been voted local’s favorite seven years running. Their upbeat and modern atmosphere is also homey and unpretentious. An Asian-inspired menu with local hospitality is a recipe for success with options for the adventurous diner or the comfort food seeker. A fantastic dining experience awaits you and your family…only at Zheng! www.zhengbistro.com 35 Market St., Unit C, Glenwood Springs . . . (970) 928-9077 400 E. Valley Rd., Unit G, El Jebel . . . . . . . . . . (970) 963-8077 $ see our coupon

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shopping & apparel

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It only makes sense that World Class Resorts should offer World Class Shopping. Bring your comfy shoes and make a day of it!

Aspen Candy CompanyTake a walk down memory lane in this old-fashioned, yet hip candy shop sure to please kids of all ages! Candies displayed and sold in bulk, handmade chocolates, and nostalgic treats are just a glimpse of what awaits you at their downtown Aspen shop. Whether you’re scheduling a kid’s birthday party or ordering holiday gifts, Aspen Candy Company has something for the kid in all of us! www.aspencandycompany.com Toll Free . . . . . . . . . (866) 920-0762 see ad below . . . . . . (970) 379-9244) $ see our coupon

Aspen SportsWhen it comes to Aspen ski and snowboard shops, you have a lot of options. What you don’t have, if you go anywhere besides Aspen Sports, is 11 locations to choose from, custom rental solutions, a huge selection of equipment and apparel, and Colorado’s most professional and experienced staff. www.aspensports.com Nine locations in Aspen and Snowmass see ad p53 . . . . . . . . (970) 925-6331 $ see our coupon

“Because is CANDY Life Sweet!” COMPANY ASPEN

Moms for Moms, Roaring Fork Valley Moms for Moms is building a stronger community by offering connection, information, support and inspiration for local mothers. Think of the Moms Business Consortium as a Local Chamber of Commerce for moms! A place to get the word out about your business to the greater Moms for Moms community. Serving the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. www.momsformomscommunities.com/ communities/colorado see our story p61

• 500 varieties of candy and sweets • Cupcakes, ice cream and baked goods • Birthday parties and gift bags for special events • Candy tables for weddings & events of any size

414 E. Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO

aspencandycompany.com • 866.920.0762

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shopping apparel

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Looking for that perfect personalized gift or unique hand bag or tote? Thirty-one Gifts is the answer! We have something for everyone in all price ranges available for your shopping enjoyment right from your home. Thirty-One is sold through home parties and online only for the ultimate, intimate shopping experience. Visit your local consultant to shop or book a party online at: www.mythirtyone.com/shopwithangie Roaring Fork Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . see ad p53 . . . . . . . . (617) 512 6569 see our coupon

Once upon a ChildWe’re Under New Ownership! Our customers get quality children’s clothing, shoes, equipment and accessories discounted up to 70-percent off of original retail prices. We strive to offer a fun and convenient way to sell and buy gently used items. Whether you’re buying or selling, we would love to help you find what you’re looking for. We offer payment on-the-spot for items we select that meet current style, safety and condition standards. We maintain high merchandise standards and thoroughly inspect all toys and equipment for any safety recalls. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.onceuponachildglenwoodsprings.com 3110 Blake Ave., unit D Glenwood Springs see ad p51 . . . . . . . . (970) 945-1513 $ see our coupon

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Story Art at the Aspen Art Museum

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literacy, and art-making. Held monthly throughout the Valley, this FREE program introduces children to the basic foundations of art through engaging storybooks, looking activities, and hands-on art projects.

s co ee o up u on r !

Pitkin County Library, 120 N. Mill St., Aspen First Monday of every month, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Recommended for ages 3 to 5

Basalt Regional Library, 14 Midland Ave., Basalt First Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Recommended for ages 3 to 5

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Gordon Cooper Library, 76 S. 4th St., Carbondale (Registration required, please call 970-963-2889 and ask for Pam.) First Thursday of every month, 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Recommended for ages 5 to 10

ROCKS • GEMS • MINERALS • unusual gifts for loved ones • fabulous fossil collection • unique jewelry & more! open for over 40 years!

Building stronger communities in the Roaring Fork Valley by engaging mothers See our story on page 61 MomsforMomsCommunities.com / Aspen•Basalt•Carbondale•Glenwood•Rifle

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Eight eyed piggy bank! Part of Shaun’s new home accessories line for Target.

have to block that out and only think of the positive and only believe ‘I’m going to make it.’” On the competition he’s most excited for this winter: “Definitely the X Games. I’ll be there not only defending the half pipe, but I’m planning to make my comeback in slopestyle. I stopped riding jumps because of the Olympics and in the meantime, everyone made leaps and bounds on what they were doing. I humbly bowed out at the slopestyle comp this past season. I showed up, knowing I wasn’t going to win, which I don’t like to do often, but I got something that’s priceless: I left with the motivation to do better. I got the fire lit to do what needed to be done to get back on top of the podium.”

Shaun White’s fire lit for 2012

On his new home accessories line

for Target: “I think the home side of things is really cool. When you’re young, your room is your spot in life... My favorite part was we got to make piggybanks, that was the one thing I was really into. It’s a piggybank with eight eyeballs.” Keep up with Shaun’s antics by visiting www.shaunwhite.com or www. facebook.com/ShaunWhite.

by L.S. Burns

Call him snowboarding’s golden child. Shaun White has taken home gold from the Olympics, the Winter X Games and both the Summer (for skateboarding, of course) and Winter Dew Cup events. The red-headed boarding sensation has been sponsored since he was 7 years old, went pro at age 13, and has steadily transformed the sport ever since. The Parent’s Handbook caught up with the ever-friendly Shaun White in early November, just as he was getting psyched for the snow. On overcoming fear before doing a trick: “It’s not so much the fear, but the doubt. You don’t want to ever doubt yourself going at a jump. If you put the thought of falling in your head, the likelihood of falling goes way up. You

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Every time a parent drives their kids to an outing, it’s four car trips on the road. Having your kids take the bus cuts the trips down to two, and this helps protect our environment. Having your kids take rFta is practical - it saves gas, money, and time. it also teaches your children to be green, and helps them develop a sense of responsibility. so this winter season think about whether or not it’s time for us to chauffeur your kids, and free up some of your time.

City Market Spring St. Rubey Park Paepcke Park 4th Street 8th Street

Castle Creek Road Maroon Creek Road

Cemetery Lane Aspen Golf Course

Aspen Country Inn Bu ermilk Park & Ride Bu ermilk Ski Area

Trusco

ABC ABO/AMF

Airport

Snowmass Mea Center dow Rd. Medicine Bow Upper Woody Creek Twining Flats Park & Ride Aspen Village Gerbazdale

Old Snowmass Park & Ride

Lazy Glen Wingo Junc on Holland Hills

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Brush Creek Intercept Lot Park & Ride

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Park & Ride Park & Ride Aspen Junc on Sagewood

El Jebel

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El Jebel Park & Ride

El Jebel

Blue Lake

Commuter day parking at Eagle County Community Center

Catherine Store Park & Ride Ranch at the Roaring Fork

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free up your time while your kids are out having fun on the mountain. we go to all four ski mountains and up and downvalley from Aspen to rifle. worried your kids might not know when the next bus is coming? each stop has a posted sign with all of the times on it. Also you can program rFTA’s number into their cell phone and they can get information with the push of a button. All schedules for every route are on our website.

not into downhill? During the winter season some of the rio grande Trail is groomed for cross country skiing. Call our trails personnel below for more information. we work hard to provide safe, reliable, warm transportation for your family all year round.

CMC County Rd. 154

South Glenwood

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Additionally, all of our buses provide racks for skis and snowboards so transporting your winter gear is never a problem.

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Aspen/Snowmass

DiD you know that rFta goes right to the four upvalley mountains of snowmass, buttermilk, aspen and Highlands? our buses are equipped with ski racks. so why not let us take your kids to their winter adventures!

Fare Zones

Aspen Village

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rfta maps

Roaring Fork Valley

Park & Ride Wal-Mart & Roaring Fork Marketplace

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I-70

9th Street 7th Street Hot Springs Pool Vapor Caves

6th Street

Grand Ave.

Glenwood Springs

Downtown Glenwood

McDonalds

Glenwood Springs

20th Street 15th Street 9th Street Court Hs. City Hall

Community Center Meadows Dr. Park & Ride

I-70 Glenwood Mall

West Glenwood

For bus inFo 1.800.854.5588 970.925.8484 trails 384.4975 www.rfta.com

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useful phone numbers

Emergency 911

Grand River Hospital and Medical Center

Non-Emergency Police / Fire / Town Information

www.grhd.org Rifle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-625-1510

Aspen

www.aspenpitkin.com Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-920-5400 Sheriff . . 970-920-5310 (After Hours) Fire / Non Emergency. . 970-925-5532 Town Offices. . . . . . . . . 970-920-5000 Basalt

www.basalt.net Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-927-4316 Sherif . . . 970-920-5310 (After Hours) Fire / Non Emergency. . 970-704-0675 Town Offices. . . . . . . . . 970-927-4701 Carbondale

www.carbondalegov.org Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-963-2662 Fire / Rescue / EMS. . . . 970-963-2491 Town Offices. . . . . . . . . 970-963-2733 Glenwood Springs

www.ci.glenwood-springs.co.us Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-384-6500 Sheriff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-625-8095 Fire / Rescue / EMS. 970-384-6400 x 9 Town Offices. . . . . . . . . 970-384-6400 Snowmass Village

www.tosv.com Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-923-5330 Fire / Non Emergency. . 970-923-2212 Town Offices. . . . . . . . . 970-923-2777

Local Hospitals

St Mary’s Hospital

www.stmarygi.org Grand Junction . . . . . . 970-244-CARE

Pharmacies Basalt Clinic Pharmacy

(Inside Clark’s Mkt). . . . 970-927-3833 Carl’s Pharmacy

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970-925-3273 City Market

www.citymarket.com/pharmacy Carbondale . . . . . . . . . . 970-963-5727 New Castle. . . . . . . . . . . 970-984-2103 Rifle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-285-1651 Rifle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-625-9420 Downtown Drug

www.downtowndrug.com Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-7987 Rite Aid

www.riteaid.com/pharmacy. . . . . . . . Glenwood Springs 970 945-7403 Safeway

www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/ Pharmacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenwood Springs 970-945-1100 Target

www.target.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-8056

Child Find

Willits Medical Center

www.childfindidea.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-292-9688 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-426-5678

www.vvh.org Basalt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-963-0504

Colorado West Regional Mental Health

Snowmass Village. . . . . 970-544-1518

www.cwrmhc.org Counseling Services. . . 970-945-8439 Rifle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-625-3582 Eagle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-328-6969

Religious Organizations

Garfield County Public Health

www.aspenchapel.org Aspen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-925-7184

www.garfield-county.com Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-6614 Rifle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-625-5200 Marble Retreat

www.marbleretreat.org Carbondale . . . . . . . . . . 970-963-2499 Pitkin County Community Health Services

United Way-Garfield County

www.unitedwayofgarfieldcounty.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970-625-8189

Health Clinics Aspen Orthopedic Associates

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Carbondale . . . . . . . . . . 970-963-0439 Christ Community Church

Christ Episcopal Church

www.christchurchaspen.org Aspen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-925-3278 Church at Carbondale

www.churchatcarbondale.com Carbondale 970-963-8773 First Baptist Church of Garfield County

Mountain Family Health Center

www.glenwoodumc.com Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-6232

Glenwood Medical Associates

Glenwood Springs 970-379-2662

www.orthop.com Aspen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-925-4141 Baslat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-927-1757 Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-8683 Rifle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-945-8683

Alcohol Anonymous

www.addictioncareoptions.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-784-6776

Baha’i Faith

www.christcommunitybasalt.com Basalt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-927-3889

www.hopeline.com . . . 800-784-2433 Aspen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-925-5555 Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-2583

www.avhaspen.org Aspen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-925-1120

Alcohol 24 hour help line

www.jewishaspen.com Aspen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-925-8245

Suicide Crisis Line

Health and Human Services

www.vvh.org Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-6535

Aspen Jewish Congregation

Carbondale Community Methodist Church

Aspen Valley Hospital

Valley View Hospital

Aspen Chapel

www.aspenpitkin.com/Departments/ Health-Human-Services/PublicHealth/ Aspen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-920-5420

www.mountainfamily.org Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-2840

Aspen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-928-0499

Snowmass Clinic

www.glenwoodmedical.com Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-8503

useful phone numbers

Silt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-876-2930 First United Methodist Church

Mid Valley Church

www.midvalleychurch.com Carbondale . . . . . . . . . . 970-963-1718

Pediatric Partners

Mountain View church

www.vvh.org Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-947-9999

www.mountainviewonline.com Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-8328

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useful phone numbers

New Creation Church

Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-5902 St Mary of the Crown

Airports / Airlines

Carbondale . . . . . . . . . . 970-704-0820

www.aspenairport.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970-920-5384

St Stephens Catholic Church

Aspen Base Operations

Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-945-6673 St Mary’s Catholic Church

Aspen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-925-7339 St Vincent Catholic Church

Basalt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-704-0820

Road Reports / Auto Assistance AAA Roadside Assistance

www.aaa.com . . . . . . . 800-222-4357 / 866-625-3601 Road Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511 (cell phone only) Colorado Road Conditions

www.cotrip.org . . . . . . . 877-315-7623 / 303-369-1111 Denver Metro Road Conditions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-639-1111 Local Road Conditions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970-920-5454 Public Transportation / Bus Service RFTA

www.rfta.com Valley Wide . . . . . . . . . . 970-925-8484 Ride Glenwood

Glenwood Springs . . . . 970-384-6400 Village Shuttle

Snowmass Village. . . . . 970-923-3500

™

Pitkin County Airport / Sardy Field

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970-920-2016 Denver International Airport

www.flydenver.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-342-2000 American Airlines

www.aa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-433-7300 Continental Airlines

www.continental.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-523-3273 Delta Airlines

www.delta.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-221-1212 Frontier Airlines

www.frontierairlines.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-432-1359 Jet Blue Airlines

www.jetblue.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-538-2583 Northwest Airlines

www.nwa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-225-2525 United Airlines

www.ual.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-241-6522 US Airways

www.usairways.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-428-4322

Communities Mothers are powerful, beautiful and diverse. Put a few of them together, and profound things happen in a community. This has never been more true in the Roaring Fork Valley until now, as a new idea in social networking builds the idyllic towns that grace our corridor into more connected and supportive spheres for mothers at all stages of life. Created by Carbondale resident Janine Cuthbertson in 2010, Moms for Moms Communities has been called the “super highway of local mommy information.” It sprouted from a simple idea, that “moms needed a better way to communicate while finding and offering support and inspiration on the local level,” said Cuthbertson. From potty training to the fight for the Thompson Divide. From dealing with teenagers and raising grandchildren, to joining volunteer opportunities and voicing ideas for education reform. Moms have strong opinions, tremendous ideas, and the drive to make a difference for their kids. And now, they have a very local and intimate vehicle for making their voices heard. Moms for Moms sites are flourishing throughout the valley in Aspen, Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs and Rifle. Membership is free and local mothers oversee the sites.

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Building stronger communities by engaging mothers in the Roaring Fork Valley

Moms for Moms Communities sites are launching in small mountain towns across North America. To learn more, visit www.momsformomscommunities.com.

“Thanks for creating such a powerful connection tool for our moms!” - Jennifer Welker, Carbondale

Members find: • Friendship, advice and support • Discussions by moms, for moms • Events for mothers, children and families • Local discounts • Marketplace to buy/sell kids gear • Groups around special interests

Local moms are encouraged to join the site in the their town: www.AspenMomsforMoms.com www.BasaltMomsforMoms.com www.CarbondaleMomsforMoms.com www.GlenwoodMomsforMoms.com www.RifleMomsforMoms.com

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WHEREVER YOU ARE

YOU’RE CONNECTED

TO ASPEN.

With non-stop, large jet service from 11 major US markets it’s easier and more convenient than ever to get to Aspen. Skip the drive from Denver, start your vacation sooner with large jet service on a non-stop flight to Eagle Airport (EGE).

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LOOK BEFORE YOU BOOK

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET

December 17-18 Aspen District Theatre

Be part of the magic! Tickets start at $20 970-920-5770

The School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Offering classes in Creative Dance and Ballet ages 3- adult

ASFB Presents

MOMIX- Botanica

ONE NIGHT ONLY Sunday, January 21, 7:30pm MOMIX DANCE FOR KIDS!

Aspen, Basalt and Carbondale locations

3pm- special one-hour matinee- all tickets $20

Celebrate Spring early this year! 970-920-5770 w

For more info, call 970-925-7175 a

ACES NAturAliSt GuidEd

SnowShoe TourS Offered every day On

ASpEN & SNowmASS mouNtAiNS tour includes: Naturalist guide, snowshoes, gondola ride, snack & hot drink. Present this coupon at any lift ticket office to receive $5 off of one adult ticket.

970.925.5756 www.aspennature.org see ad page 53

The NuTcracker December 17 & 18 at the Aspen District Theatre See our ad on the back cover

$10 OFF!

To purchase tickets, call the box office: 970-920-5770 and use code PH10 for $10 off per ticket. Limit 4 tickets per coupon. Subject to availability. Offer not valid on $20 tickets. Expires 12-18-11.

Aspen Show Tickets 320 E Hyman Ave . Aspen . CO

www.aspensantafeballet.com

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see ad page 16

special offers

ASPEN

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Aspen to Glenwood Springs

CANDY COMPANY

City: State: Zip Code:

FREE Lollipop! with 5$ purchase (one per customer per visit)

“Because Life is Sweet!” 414 E. Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO

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aspencandycompany.com • 866.920.0762

20% OFF Child Helmet* 20% OFF Logo wear - includes Aspen/Snowmass Coupons available on-line at: www.theparentshandbook.com PO Box 7166, Avon, CO Call 970-390-3533 for more information

and Treehouse merchandise

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*Four-Mountain Kids proudly carries Giro, Smith and Burton. #564

Four-Mountain Kids is located in the Treehouse Adventure Center, in Snowmass Base Village. 970-923-8700 www.aspensnowmass.com expires 4/22/2012 not valid with any other discounts

$10 OFF Kids Group Ski or Snowboard Lesson (ages 7-12)

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Aspen to Glenwood Springs City: State: Zip Code:

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Snowmass – The Treehouse plaza Aspen Highlands – Bottom of Exhibition lift (Ski only, levels 5 & up) Buttermilk – Bottom of Summit Express lift 877-282-7736 / www.aspensnowmass.com expires 4/22/2012

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Betsy McMichael Ambassador Leader for Barefoot Books Carbondale, CO BetsysBarefootBooks@gmail.com 970.618.6785 Collaborate: www.BetsysBarefootBlog.com

Aspen to Glenwood Springs City: State: Zip Code:

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Encourage creativity, imagination and global understanding with award-

www.BetsysBarefootBooks.com winning and high quality children’s books and gifts from Barefoot Books.

Carbondale Recreation Department Ice Rink

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FREE Skates for a Buddy!

Aspen to Glenwood Springs City: State: Zip Code:

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(with purchase of one regular price Skate Rental ) see ad page 30

970-704-4190 Gus Darien Ice Arena County Road 100 www.carbondalerec.com

Carbondale Recreation & Community Center

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Bring a Buddy for FREE!

Aspen to Glenwood Springs City: State: Zip Code:

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(with purchase of regular price Day Pass) see ad page 30

970-704-4190 567 Colorado Avenue Downtown Carbondale www.carbondalerec.com

COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE

C.A.R.E.

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$20 OFF

Aspen to Glenwood Springs City: State: Zip Code:

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KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY! 2801 County Road 114 • Glenwood Springs, CO

see ad page 23

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special offers

Contact Betsy by phone or email for a 20% discount with Betsy's Barefoot Books

PO Box 7166, Avon, CO Call 970-390-3533 for more information

City: State: Zip Code:

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City: State: Zip Code:

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720 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs

( 970) 94 5-8446

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(expires 5/31/12)

valid: opening day until April 30, 2012

970 . 5 2 4 . 6 2 0 0

gypsumcreekgolf.com

Good anytime Monday-Friday and after 12pm Saturday and Sunday. Not good with any other discounts, league play, tournaments or on any holidays.

see ad page 45

2 play for $80 4 play for $150 valid: May 1 until May 31, 2012

970 . 5 2 4 . 6 2 0 0

gypsumcreekgolf.com

Good anytime Monday-Friday and after 12pm Saturday and Sunday. Not good with any other discounts, league play, tournaments or on any holidays.

see ad page 45

free

Aspen to Glenwood Springs City: State: Zip Code:

of any sandwich

2 play for $60 4 play for $100 cart included

Aspen to Glenwood Springs City: State: Zip Code:

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special offers

with purchase

Aspen to Glenwood Springs

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Free side

Aspen to Glenwood Springs

Gratitude rock to anyone who brings in a coupon. 311 8th Street Glenwood Springs

No purchase necessary see ad pages 36 and 52

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50 TRAM RIDE % OFF *

Aspen to Glenwood Springs City: State: Zip Code:

970-945-4228 • 800-530-1635 ext. 0 • glenwoodcaverns.com

970-945-4228 • 800-530-1635 glenwoodcaverns.com Must present coupon. Not valid with •other offers or on holidays.

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Must present coupon. Not valid with other offers or on holidays. Expires 5/25/12 - See5/1/11 our ad on page 31 Expires EXPIRES 5/24/10

Carbondale Recreation & Community Center

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Bring a Buddy for FREE!

Aspen to Glenwood Springs City: State: Zip Code:

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(with purchase of regular price Day Pass) see ad page 30

970-704-4190 567 Colorado Avenue Downtown Carbondale www.carbondalerec.com

see ad page 16 ACES NAturAliSt GuidEd

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SnowShoe TourS Offered every day On

ASpEN & SNowmASS mouNtAiNS tour includes: Naturalist guide, snowshoes, gondola ride, snack & hot drink. Present this coupon at any lift ticket office to receive $5 off of one adult ticket.

970.925.5756 www.aspennature.org

see ad page 51

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PHV PHA

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1826 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs, CO

with the purchase of any meal or platter

(970) 230-9251

valid at Moeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glenwood location only

10% off one item in the store.

City: State: Zip Code:

Aspen to Glenwood Springs City: State: Zip Code:

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special offers

Banana Pudding

Aspen to Glenwood Springs

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FREE

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One time use only.

limit one per customer please

209 8th Street / Glenwood Springs / 970-928-0774

Premier Dental Health

Smile Brighter

970-379-8030

214 Eighth St. ~ Glenwood Springs

premierdentalhealth.com

FREE

Regular Cleaning with paid comprehensive exam and xrays (up to $85 value)

must present coupon, offer valid for M, W, F appointments only

see our ad page 26

Premier 50% OFF all sealants Dental Health Smile Brighter 970-379-8030 214 Eighth St. ~ Glenwood Springs

premierdentalhealth.com

$25.00 each minimum of 4 sealants.

must present coupon offer valid for M, W, F appointments only

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Get $10 off any Ski School or Children’s Center Lesson

Sunlight Mountain Resort, Glenwood Springs, CO

Offer Not Valid 12/26/11 - 1/2/12, 2/18/12 - 2/20/12

$20 Off Snowmobile Tour

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970see ad

Sunlight Mountain Resort, Glenwood Springs, CO Offer Not Valid 12/26/11 - 1/2/12, 2/18/12 - 2/20/12

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with the purchase of any 16” or 20” specialty pizza

Aspen to Glenwood Springs City: State: Zip Code:

> Carbondale 970-963-4300 gs rin > Glenwood Sp63 970-945-63

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2 locations: 35 Market St. Unit C Glenwood Springs 400 Valley Road, El Jebel

or wine by the glass with purchase of any entree (expires 5/31/12)

(970) 928-9077

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$10 Off Ski School or Children’s Center

W NOerve l l 91 Ca s

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