November 2006 Newsletter

Mission: “The Chamber is committed to working together with business and the community to provide leadership, education, and support for its members in order to make the Carbondale area a more vital and dynamic place to live, work, and visit. Your Business-to-Business Resource!

2006 BOARD of DIRECTORS
Executive Committee: John Stelzriede, American National Bank (President);  Vicki Peterson, Ace Hardware Carbondale (Vice President); Bob Pazik, Roaring Fork Family Physicians (Secretary); Bill Hofto, William J. Hofto, CPA, PC (Treasurer);
Annie Bickley, Stewart Title (Membership Education/Business Conference Committee Co-chair); Rona Fischer, Carbondale Insurance Service, Inc. (Membership Committee Co-chair); Leann Katchuk, Peak Tent & Party Rental (Taste of Carbondale Co-chair); Steve Martin, Steve Martin Insurance/New York Life; Maura Masters, Promotional Concepts (Membership Education/Business Conference Committee Co-chair); Debbie Patrick, Promotional Concepts (Marketing) ; Craig Rathbun, The Fleisher Company; Leads Networking Groups); Stacey Patch-Bernot and Ed Cortez (Town Council Liaisons); Randi Lowenthal, Executive Director

W E L C O M E   N E W   M E M B E R S ! ! !
Bair Metal, Jay Bair, 20 Sunset Drive, Basalt, CO 81621. Ph: 970 948-6304; bairmetal@sopris.net; www.bairmetal.com. Custom jewelry designed in 18KT gold and platinum, specializing in a one-on-one approach with clientele. Diamond dealer.

Design-Photography, Jack Dysart AIA. 0310 Crystal Country Circle, Carbondale, CO 81623. Ph: 970 963-8209; dysart@design-photography.com; www.design-photography.com. Images from an Architect’s Perspective. Creative photographic capture of your unique business settings and scenes. Experienced in location and travel, artistic and architectural.

First Horizon Home Loans—Aspen/Carbondale, Julie Lilienkamp, 981 Cowen Drive #B, Carbondale, CO 81623. Ph: 970 704-9755; fax: 704-0465; jrlilienkamp@firsthorizon.com; www.jloans2.com. The best kept lending secret in town… established in 1867. We provide construction loans, lot loans, condos, second homes, creative lending and lines of credit—plus much more.

Fitness Figures, Susan Villiere, 0928 Highway 133, Carbondale, CO 81623. Ph: 970 963-3583; fax: 963-3265; ffitnessfiruges@aol.com. 30 minute fitness club for women any level and all ages. Both strength and cardio machines in a circuit format.

Goodwin Properties, Robert Goodwin, 0326 Highway 133 #140, Carbondale, CO 81623. Ph: 970 963-4980; fax: 963-4800; rgoodwin@goodwinpropertiesonline.com. A full service real estate and property management business. It takes more that a sign out front to rent and manager your investment!

Pyramid Printing, Inc., Jim Arney, 2526 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505. Ph: 970 245-7784; fax: 242-0725; jim@pyramidprinting.com; www.pryamidprinting.com. People, tools and A PROMISE.

Rocky Mt. Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Clinic, Gail Moore, P.O. Box 1335, 204 Basalt Center Circle #B, Basalt, CO 81621. Ph: 970 927-3344; fax: 927-9555; sportmd@sporis.net. Dr. Moore is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with a doctoral degree in exercise and weightless physiology providing cost effective personalized care with timely communication and service.

T & G Builders, LLC, Marty Treadway/Michael Gueriera, 82 Old Midland Drive, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Ph: 274-0277/948-8015; fax 384-2490; tgbuilders@yahoo.com. Designing and building custom residential projects in the Roaring Fork Valley, with an emphasis on sustainable and energy efficient solutions.

Vacation Dog House Bed & Breakfast, Nance Schutter, 16613 Highway 82, Carbondale, CO 81623. Ph: 970 704-1413; fax: 704-1413; nanspen@aol.com.

ADVERTISE on www.carbondale.com 11,672 sessions in October 2006. A session is defined as a series of clicks on the website by an individual visitor during a specific period of time. A session is initiated when the visitor arrives at the website, and it ends when the browser is closed or there is a period of inactivity. Call us at 963-1890 or email us at chamber @carbondale.com to learn about web site banner ads for your business! NEW DESIGN, NEW CONTENT & NEW EVENTS CALENDAR!

REMINDER: When you have business news to share with other Chamber members, or you need to send us your new contact information, PLEASE: 1) call us at:  970 963-1890; 2) fax us at:  970 963-4719; 3) email us at: chamber@carbondale.com.

MID-VALLEY BUSINESS WORKSHOP SERIES
SERIES SPONSORED BY:   ACE HARDWARE     ALPINE BANKS            ASPEN DAILY NEWS    POST INDEPENDENT
NEXT WORKSHOP
"Business Valuation & Funding Sources", Presented by Robert Minor, Business World Brokers
Hosted by: Colorado Mountain College, Vectra Bank, and US Bank
Tuesday, November 14
CMC Lappala Center, 690 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale from 9:00am - Noon
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AVAILABLE
Determining a fair price for a business can be a complex matter for both the owner and the buyer. Learn a financial method for analyzing the worth of a business and setting a fair price, and various funding sources available to the business buyer.
Pre-payment: $30 for Chamber members/$50 for others. Day of the event or billed: $40 for Chamber members/$60 for others. Call Heather at 963-1890 or visit www.carbondale.com to register.

NEWLY APPOINTED CHAMBER BOARD MEMBER Steve Martin was appointed by the Chamber Board of Directors to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of John Laatsch. Steve lived in Cincinnati, OH for almost 25 years before he moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 1979. He managed the Snowmass Conference Center from 1985-1996 and then he became the New York Life/Steve Martin Insurance agent/owner. Steve has been active in the Aspen Buddy program for 11 years; the Little League Board as a member-coach for 8 years; and as the founder of the Roaring Fork Youth Baseball Camps 10 years ago. Steve has been married to Janice Martin for 10 years. Welcome, Steve! 995 Cowen Drive #200, Carbondale (963-6161)

FROM MICROSOFT CORPORATION Small Business Accounting 2006 priced at a great value of $89/copy has been reduced by $20 to $69/copy! Promotion Code: CO81623C01. Go to www.microsoftdoesaccounting.com/cc and follow the prompts.

ADVERTISING DEADLINE for the 2007 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Next year’s Chamber Business Directory & Community Guide will be increased to 80 pages, and 10,000 copies will be circulated throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. Space is limited. If you are interested in advertising in the 2007 directory, call us today! It’s a great deal! Note: The deadline for artwork and payment is November 14!

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION for the 2007 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Check your contact information in the current Business Directory and in the membership directory on the Chamber website at www.carbondale.com. Send your business updates to us at chamber@carbondale.com by Friday, December 1!

TOURISM FACTS Wildlife recreation contributes more than $2 billion dollars to the Colorado economy every year and draws tourists to every corner of the state for hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching. Economic Impacts of Hunting, Fishing, and Wildlife Watching in Colorado Study. http://wildlife.state.co.us/NewsMedia/igGameHuntingStories.htm. BIG GAME: BIG MONEY An economic report from the Colorado Division of Wildlife documents deer and elk hunters spend about $15 million a year in Gar-field and Rio Blanco counties, tops in the state. The total impact of big game hunting and fishing in the state is esti-mated at $1.6 billion, higher than the combined annual cash receipts of $1.44 billion from Colorado’s agricultural crops. -Denver Post, 10.23.06

ACQUISTION OF WEB DEVELOPMENT FIRM Blue Tent Marketing announced that it has reached agreement to acquire nearly all the assets of Mitchell & Company’s web development/hosting business and the two firms will enter into a formal working relationship to provide a full range of technical services to their clients.

VVH ADDS STAFF Dr. Frank Laws, Cardiologist, has joined the staff of Valley View Hospital as the new director of the Heart & Vascular Institute. The new cardiac catherization facility will open in the next few months. Welcome, Dr. Laws! 1906 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs (384-7290)

PROMOTIONAL CONCEPTS GROWS ITS BUSINESS Brett Lewis, “Media Man” joins the Promotional Concepts team. Lewis recently moved to Carbondale from Flagstaff, AZ, where he graduated from Northern Arizona University with a dual Bachelor of Science degree in public relations and journalism, and a minor in history. He had been a newspaper reporter and a public relations coordinator in Flagstaff. As Senior News Reporter at The Lumberjack, Lewis covered the “cops and courts” beat and was editor of special sections every week, breaking stories ranging from assaults and transient substance abuse to local politics and news-breaking scientific findings. Additionally, Brett was a public relations coordinator at the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau, where he worked with hundreds of writers who subsequently published articles in national publications including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Salt Lake Tribune, and Fodor’s Travel Guide. Welcome, Brett! 1101 Village Road, Carbondale (963-6554)

STUDENT COMPUTER CAMP American National Bank and the Sturm Family Foundation have joined forces with a $5,000 donation to Computers for Kids (C4K). The donation will help send 20 students through their computer camp. 1340 Main Street, Carbondale (704-1012)

SEASON’S GREETINGS express yourself, a note-ably unique boutique, can help you send joy and spread great wishers with their selection of holiday greeting cards. Express Yourself can help you find the perfect holiday greeting or gift. As a special holiday wish to you, they will give 15% off all business custom printed holiday card orders through the holiday albums when you mention that you are a member of the Carbondale Chamber. 214 Midland Avenue, Basalt (927-2533)

COOKING CLASSES Carbondale Cooking School Fall/Winter cooking class series. Most classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:30pm through spring. November 1: Anti Aging Foods. $85; November 8: Martini Food. $85; November 15: Spanish Tapas. $85; and November 29: Classic French Meal. $85. Classes are held at The Kit-chen Fine Catering, 46 North 4th Street, Carbondale. www.thekitchenfinecatering.com. (963-7007)

HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Mr. C’s Liquor/Wine moved into new & bigger space in the same shopping center at 1030 Highway, Carbondale. Congrats, Rick! (963-3880)

CHAMBER  GIFT  CERTIFICATES
HAPPY  THANKSGIVING!
 Buy Chamber gift certificates for teachers, employees, family and friends—more than 80 participating businesses.
Here's how it works: purchase gift certificates at the Chamber Office and then spend them at participating Chamber businesses. The business redeems the certificate at the Chamber office, and is reimbursed for the value of the gift certificate, less a $2 administrative fee. That's all there is to do! As a participating business, you are included on a list provided with each gift certificate, listed in this section of the Chamber monthly newsletter, and listed on www.carbondale.com. You also receive a Certificate of Participation to display. Call 963-1890 or email heather@carbondale.com to buy gift certificates or become a participating business!
SHOP LOCALLY!
Gift certificates can be redeemed at the following participating businesses: Ace Hardware Carbondale; Ajax Bike & Sport; Alpine Angling; Alpine Adrenaline Paintball; Ambiance Inn; Amigos Translations; Arrow Sign & Design; Artists’ Collective; Dr. Hilary Back; Bair Metal (*); Beaver Lake Retreat B & B; Berthod Motors; Blue Creek Grill; Blue Heron Forge; Book Bistro; Carbondale Clay Center; Carbondale Comfort Inn & Suites; Carbondale Printing & Copy Center; Carbon-dale Vineyard; Carbondale Wellness Clinic; Colorado Poolscapes; Construction Junction; Crystal Glass Studio; Crystal River Ballet School; Crystal River Liquor/Laundromat; Crystal River Studio; Culligan Water; Days Inn; Dos Gringos Burritos; Elements Restaurant; El Horizonte; Energy Connections; Epicurious Fine Foods; European Antiques; Express Your-self; Fitness Figures (*); Good Night Mattress; Harmony Scott Jewelry; High Country Produce; High Tails Dog & Cat Out-fitters; Independence Run & Hike; Joy Blong Massage; Kahhak Fine Art & School; La Maison; Laura’s Sunfresh & Sundried Flowers; Luminance Photography; Laurie Loeb's Rhythms of the Heart; Mary Kay Cosmetics; Mi Casita Restaurant; Mindful Sports; Mountain Soles; Mountainside Design & Sewing; Neurofeedback & Energy Psychology; Novel Tea Bookstore; Novus Auto Glass Repair & Replacement; Pan & Fork Supper Club; Peak Tent & Party Rental; Penny Lane Consignment; Phat Thai; PostNet Carbondale; Pro-TKD Mar-tial Arts; Red Hill Animal Health Center; Red Rock Diner; Red Rock Detailing; River Valley Ranch Golf; R.J. Paddywacks; Roaring Fork Furniture; Roaring Fork Valley Co-Op; Rock Creek Grill; Rocky Mt. Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Clinic (*); Russets Restaurant; Restaurant Six89; Skin Clinique; Sopris Chiropractic; Sounds Easy; Springs Travel; Swiss Gourmet; Taipei-Tokyo Restaurant; Taste Garden Chinese Restaurant; The Body Barn; The Fireplace Company; The Floral Boutique; The GEO Store; The Kitchen Fine Catering; The Pour House; The Yarn Garden; Theatre Aspen; Therapeutic Motions; Tips Toes & Tans; Thunder River Lodge; Thunder River Theatre Company; Tools for Living; Ute City Cycles; Vacation Dog House Bed & Biscuit (*); White House Pizza; Whitewater Rafting; Wild Flower Creations; Woody’s Rollin Smoke BBQ & Catering; Wyly Community Art Center; and Zheng Pan Asian Bistro. [new (*)] All sales are final; no refunds; and gift certificates expire 1 year from date of issue.

PayPal on www.carbondale.com The Chamber now accepts more major credit cards through the secure system of PayPal! You do not need a PayPal Account to participate. Renew your membership with the click of a button!  Register for quarterly lunches, workshops, the annual business conference, sponsorships, as well as website banner ads. Go to www.carbondale.com today and click on Online Registration! (963-1890)

FLEISHER EXPANDS SALES STAFF The Fleisher Company has announced the addition of Jeff Kelley to the broker staff of their Carbondale office. Jeff was formerly a teacher for the RE-1 School District and will retain his position as football coach of Roaring Fork High School. “It is my goal to bring the passion and enthusiasm that I have enjoyed during 14 years of teaching to my new career in real estate by assisting buyers and sellers with the achievement of their goals” said Jeff. He can be reached at 704-1515x136 or 274-0361. Founded in 1975, The Fleisher Company now has offices in Aspen, Car-bondale and Rifle. Welcome, Jeff!

ACE HARDWARE CARBONDALE is going to have a Day-after-Thanksgiving sale on Friday, November 24. Also, all larger Weber grills are 25% off until the end of the year. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, December 2 everything in the store will be 20% off, except Christmas items will be 30% off. 1011 Highway 133, Carbondale (963-6663)

GEOrganic Foods now at the GEO STORE The GEO Store is now offering produce that combines the best of organic food production practices, biodynamic farming and local production for what they call their "GEOrganic" Label. This produce is grown by Jon Ray at the Carbondale by the Carbondale Community Farm (www.stateofmind.net/ccf) and some is from the Abundant Life farm in Hotchkiss. Other qualified suppliers will be added in the future. Eat better than organic, eat "GEOrganic"! Open 7 days a week, 10:00am-8:00pm. 559 Main Street, Carbondale (704-0631)

GRASSROOTS TV TURNS NOVICES INTO PROS GrassRoots TV 12 announces the successful progression of its interns into the “real” working world. Ashley Allison joined the staff as the studio and programming director in 2006 and has taken a short-term sabbatical to be an associate producer on the PBS children’s program pilot in Washington, DC and New York City. Cecile Cusine is soon leaving GrassRoots TV 12 to work at Serac Films in Boulder for noted adventure filmmaker Michael Brown as an editor/production assistant intern on expedition films. Jack Winton, a longtime intern volunteer, will graduate this semester with a degree in Film Production from the UC Santa Cruz Film School, and will help out again this winter. The GrassRoots TV 12 internship program welcomes motivated, hard-working, self-starters ready for a real-world work experience that will empower them to go out and make a valuable contribution to any organization. GrassRoots TV 12 interns help with projects or aspects of the station including linear and non-linear editing, producing, writing, directing, programming, studio and field camera, audio and lighting. 110 East Hallam #132, Aspen (925-8000)

KSNO WELCOMES RON MILHORN to the KSNO team. Get the latest on what’s happening every morning at the top of the hour or when news is breaking. 103.9/93.5 FM

CHRIS WOODS/LOBSTER FEST WINS AWARD The Colorado Parks and Recreation Association gave the 2006 Carbondale Music and Lobster Fest its Columbine Award. The event beat out 11 other events and was unanimously voted as Number 1. Chris Woods received the award on behalf of the town at the CPRA Annual Conference in Keystone. Congrats, Woodsie! (704-4116)

SWISS GOURMET’S THANKSGIVING MENU Try the ready-to-go Thanksgiving menu, including: Country Bourbon Glaze Turkey, Cranberry Rhubarb Relish, Autumn Gravy, Wild Rice, Pecan, Fruit Stuffing, Sweet Potatoes with Molasses Butter, Succotash Vegetable Medley, Pumpkin Pie with Brandy Cream. You can order the whole meal or choose one or two items to make your cooking easier. 335 Main Street, Carbondale (963-0803)

FURNITURE SALE Visit European Antiques for your holiday needs. A large inventory of table linens, napkins, candles and holiday decor. 20% off all furniture between now and Christmas. Stop in and check out the wide selection of gift items for the holiday season. Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00am-5:00pm. 358 Main Street, Carbondale (963-4438)

SENIOR PET HEALTH MONTH Red Hill Animal Health Center supports Senior Pet Health Month with special fees: feline & canine $120 (25% savings) includes physical exam, blood chemistry tests, urinalysis and a detailed consultation. 955 Cowen Drive, Carbondale (704-0403)

VETERINARY SURGICAL CENTER CELEBRATES ONE YEAR Mountain Veterinary Surgical Associates celebrated their one year anniversary in October. Dr. Melissa (Lissie) McPherron relocated to the Valley a year ago and opened a surgical specialty practice in Basalt. Lissie is a board certified small animal surgeon who has been practicing for 14 years and works in conjunction with your regular veterinarian to provide quality and compassionate, specialty surgical services. These services include fracture repair, trauma surgery, ACL repair, oncologic surgery, and soft tissue surgery. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm by appointment. 180 Fiou Lane, Basalt (927-5063)

PENNY LANE CONSIGNMENT & HOME DÉCOR is celebrating its first anniversary in its new location at 1154 Highway 133, Carbondale. Congrats, Pat! (963-8778)

LOCAL MARTIAL ARTISTS WIN MEDALS The Roaring Fork area was represented in the Extreme Taekwando Challenge in Castle Rock on October 7 by the Pro TKD Martial Art Center. 1079 Highway 133, Carbondale (963-2685)

WEBSITE RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS
►www.businessweek.com/technology/bestof2006/results/intro.html: BusinessWeek has compiled its Best of the Web on categories from business to games.
►www.extremetech.com: learn about new technologies, new gear, and new ways to build and modify systems.

2007 SBA AWARDS The President of the United States designates one week each year to recognize the small business community's contributions to the American economy and society. In April 2007, the Small Business Administration will honor our nation's outstanding contributors. Any individual or organization dedicated to the support of the small business community in the United States, including trade and professional associations and business organizations, may submit nominations. Award categories: Small Business Champion Awards include State Small Business Person of the Year, National Small Business Person of the Year Is Selected From The State Winners,  Financial Services Champion of the Year, Home-Based Business Champion of the Year, Minority Small Business Champion of the Year, Small Business Exporter of the Year, SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year, Women In Business Champion of the Year, SBA Family-Owned Small Business of the Year, and Small Business Journalist of the Year Award. Submit nominations to U.S. Small Business Administration, Colorado District Office, 721 19th Street, Suite 426, Denver, CO 80202 Attn: Chris Chavez. Nominations must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Colorado District Office no later than November 20. Contact Chris Chavez at (303) 844-0501 if you have any questions.

NOVEMBER SPECIAL Treat yourself to whiter, brighter teeth for Thanksgiving. Bleaching special for $165 at Today’s Family Dental. 60 South 8th Street, Carbondale (963-3013)

SCHEDULING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FOR 2007 If you are interested in co-hosting a Carbondale Chamber Business After Hours on a 3rd Wednesday of the month in 2007, contact Heather at 963-1890 or email heather@carbondale.com.

WWW.CARBONDALE.COM NEW AND IMPROVED! New design and content on the visitor/Chamber website. Daily local news feeds, weather, photos, and lots of local information. In addition, there are advertising opportunities for website banner ads. First come, first served. Prices for Chamber members are now $300 for a small ad and $500 for a large ad. For details, go to the website, call 963-1890, or email chamber@carbondale.com.

CHECK OUT THE SCENIC OVERLOOK on eastbound Highway 82 at mile marker 11. It is the first glimpse of Carbondale for over 30,000 visitors a year as they stop for a breathtaking photo of Mt. Sopris. There is a gazebo protecting four new, dual-sided display panels available for promoting our community and businesses. To display a poster of your local event or purchase advertising space, call 963-1890 or visit www.carbondale.com for more information. Prices start as low as $25 a year, and as always, Carbondale Chamber members receive discounted rates!

2006 ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
DVD’s AVAILABLE for $10          Economic Forecast for the Roaring Fork Valley: Trends Affecting Your Business
On Tuesday, September 26, the Chamber hosted another successful Annual Business Conference. Speakers: Keynote, Brian Vogt, Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development/Trade; Kathleen Curry, CO State Representative; panelists from Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin Counties discus-sing Housing and Transportation; Bob Spuhler, President, CMC, addressing Workforce Issues; and panelists discussing Environmental and Energy/Resource Issues. Call 963-1890 for your copy!

Friday, November 10: Early Bird deadline for discounts on Aspen Skiing Co. passes. Call 923-1227 for information.

INSTITUE FOR CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT
Carbondale Community Development Center, 1340 Main Street (lower level of the American National Bank building)
Wednesday, November 1: The Market Study: A Small Business Treasure Map-Part 2 (6:00–8:00pm) $35
Wednesday, November 8: “Bookkeeping Basics” from 6:00-8:00pm. This workshop is uniquely designed for entrepreneurs, with little or no bookkeeping background, who freeze up or “glaze over” when the topic of bookkeeping arises. $35
Wednesday, November 15: “Financial Reports” from 6:00-8:00pm. This workshop is uniquely designed for entrepreneurs with little or no accounting background. $35
Wednesday, November 22: “Budgeting” from 6:00-8:00pm. Participants learn how to prepare and use a budget to man-age the business, rather than simply run the business, and how the budget assists in strategic decision-making. $35
Wednesday, November 29: “Cash Flow Management” from 6:00-8:00pm. Participants learn the difference between an income statement and a cash flow statement and how an understanding of cash flow is critical to purchasing, staffing, capital, financing decisions, and managing the business. $35
Call 384-8523 for information and advance registration.

CARBONDALE ROTARY ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS from non-profit organizations focusing on the Roaring Fork Valley and Carbondale. The deadline was October and grants will be awarded in November 2006. Applications were available at Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale.

DISCOUNTS WITH COLORADO AVALANCHE Through a partnership with the Pepsi Center, Colorado Avalanche tickets are available at a discounted price as a benefit of Mountain States Better Business Bureau membership! Tickets are subject to availability. For tickets, contact April Wakefield at awakefield@pepsicenter.com or call 303-405-6182.

LEADS/NETWORKING GROUPS for Chamber members only! Each member represents a different industry/profession. Regular attendance is required. Meet Wednesdays from Noon-1:30pm at the Aspen Glen Club or Thursdays from 7:35-9:00am at Destination Holdings at RVR. $125 annual fee. Call Craig Rathbun at 704-1515 to join!

Starting Thursday, November 2: Friends of the Gordon Cooper Library Fall Book Sale, during library hours. The sale will continue through the weekend and the following week. For more information, call the Gordon Cooper Library at 963-2889. 76 South 4th Street, Carbondale

Saturday, November 4 and November 18: SWISS GOURMET ADVENTURES A trip to Germany on the 4th and a trip to Switzerland with Fondue and much more on the 18th and appropriate wines paired with each course. They will be educational, fun and of course, very tasty evenings. Seating is limited so call early to make your reservations. $85 per person includes food and wine. Also watch for upcoming Holiday events with meals from around the world. 335 Main Street, Carbondale (963-0803)

Tuesday, November 7: Join JVA Consulting for the final two sessions of their Fall 2006 Western Slope Workshop series! Finding the Funder That’s Right for You and Writing Winning Foundation Grants at Glenwood Springs Community Center from 9:00am-noon and/or 1:00-4:00pm. In the morning, learn best strategies for ferreting out funders who are right for your organization. In the afternoon, learn effective grant writing strategies. Stacey Gavrell, JVA’s Director of Western Slope Services, will be leading both sessions. Each session is $39 per person  and includes a workbook full of materials. Invite a colleague or fellow board member for an additional $10 ($49 total). Space is limited! To register, call Stacey at 319-1674 or email stacey@jvaconsulting.com.

Wednesday, November 8: The community and veterans are invited to attend the Veterans' Day musical show to be presented by local elementary school students at 2:00pm at the Crystal River Elementary West Campus gym in Carbondale. For more information, contact music teacher Amber Henke at 384-5689.

Friday, November 24: Thanksgiving Weekend Book signing at Book Bistro from 12-3:00pm Children’s Author Amy Krakow will be there with Mutt to sign her recent three books. Refreshments will be served. 363 Redstone Boulevard, Redstone (963-1691)

Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25: Tickets on sale for the Pulitzer Prize winning classic play Our Town by Thornton Wilder. The three act play, presented to benefit the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork, is directed and acted by seasoned community theater members. The performances at the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork are at 6:30pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and seniors, and are available mid-valley at the Waldorf School, 16543 Highway 82, in Carbondale; The Lift (formerly Java Joe’s), 433 Main Street in Carbondale, and in Glenwood Springs at Mountain Peddler, 821 Grand Avenue. The production is directed by Wendy Moore, and it will feature community theater actors John Goss, Doug Sheffer, Bob Moore, Summer Cole, Gabe Mertz, Katelyn Woolcott, John Dillon, Jennifer Schiller, Matthew Cole and Eva Will. For more information about the benefit performances, call the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork at 963-1960.

Thursday, November 2: Waldorf School tour and observation morning. Journey through the grades 1-8 and peek in on the early childhood classes at 8:25am. Call Julie at  963-1960 to reserve your space.

Thursday, November 2: Colorado Animal Rescue (CARE): Eat at Moe's in the West Glenwood Meadows any time from 11:00am-9:00pm and CARE will receive 10% of total proceeds for the day. (947-9173)

Thursday, November 2: CELEBRATE EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) in conjunction with the Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) presents El Dia de los Muertos Celebration (Day of the Dead). This event is free to the public. Gather at 5:30pm at Thunder River Theatre at 67 Promenade in downtown Carbondale. The parade begins at 6:00pm down the Red Brick Walkway onto Main Street to 2nd Street and back to the theatre. Costumes are encouraged. Bring flashlights. At 6:45pm, the celebration at the theatre begins featuring readings from TRTC, a short play by CRMS students, and performances by the Aspen Santa Fe Folklorico. The evening culminates with an informal reception at the theatre for the community. The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos, Día de los Difuntos or Día de Muertos in Spanish) is an ancient Aztec celebration of the memory of deceased ancestors. The holiday is especially popular in Mexico where it is a national holiday. Although the subject matter may be considered morbid from the Anglo Saxon perspective, Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead joyfully, celebrating and honoring lives of the deceased, and celebrating the continuation of life; the belief is that death is the beginning of a new stage in life. For information, contact TRTC at 963-8200 or visit www.thunderrivertheatre.com.

Friday, November 10: TRTC's Literary Night--"Cup of KAFKA" (Free to the Public) 7:00pm. This event is the first of many Literary Nights that will be performed over the year as part of the 2006/07 Season. For the first of the series, TRTC actors will be doing readings from several Franz Kafka stories and sharing biographical and historical facts about Kafka, a European Literary Giant, who wrote Metamorphasis, Josephine the Folksinger, The Trial and many more. 67 Promenade, Carbondale (963-8200)

Saturday, November 11: Pampered Chef Fundraiser hosted by The Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork 7th Grade Class! 11:00am. Reservations appreciated. Order online: http://www.pamperedchef.biz/melissashenton. Click "order products" at the bottom of the page; enter organization name: Waldorf; click on "search for host", and you're ready to order! Order by Thursday, November 30. 16543 Highway 133, Carbondale (963-1960)

Tuesday, November 14: Valley View Hospital Foundation’s Physician Speaker Series. Dr. Noel Armstrong, Podiatry “Put Your Best Foot Forward: The Big Five Foot Ailments - Diagnosis and Treatment.” 6:30-7:30pm at WestStar Bank Community Room, 1901 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs (384-6620)

IN THE NEWS… KDNK was featured in an article “Heard it on the radio” in the September 30 edition of the Post Independent.

IN THE NEWS… KDNK was featured in an article “KDNK Talent Show Revived” in the October 27 edition of the Post Independent.

IN THE NEWS… Access Roaring Fork was featured in an article “Access Roaring Fork expands to CMS” in the October 26 edition of The Valley Journal.

IN THE NEWS… Aspen Skiing Co. is featured in an article “Skico fills ranks with fall job fair” in the October 28 issue of The Aspen Times and in an article “SkiCo’s annual employee search in high gear in the October 28 edition of the Aspen Daily News.

IN THE NEWS… Colorado Rocky Mountain School was featured in an article “Natural gas drilling a science lesson for CRMS Students’ in the October 28 edition of the Aspen Daily News.

IN THE NEWS… Colorado Rocky Mountain School was featured in an article “For CRMS grad, fuel’s his passion” in the October 23 edition of the Post Independent.

IN THE NEWS… Mount Sopris Historical Society was featured in an article “Carbondale gets HISTORICAL” in the October 22 edition of the Aspen Times Weekly.

IN THE NEWS… Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts was featured in an article “Center for the Arts will celebrate a grand reopening” in the October 7 issue of the Post Independent and in an article “Center for the Arts on National Register of Historic Places” in the October 8 edition of the Post Independent.

IN THE NEWS...Wyly Community Art Center is mentioned in an article :Weaving, a way of life” in the October 6 edition of The Aspen Times.

IN THE NEWS… Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts was featured in an article “Through wine comes good times” in the October 13 edition of the Post Independent.

IN THE NEWS… Design-Photography by Jack Dysart placed two photos in the Day in The Life Fall 2006 edition of the Post Independent.

IN THE NEWS… Valley View Hospital was featured in an article “The View Valley View Hospital announces Spirit of Caring award winners” in the October 11 edition of the Post Independent.

Mountain House & Home magazine: Reserve your space by November 22 for the upcoming January '07 issue. Adverting results for contractors, specialty building and home improvement products, lenders, developers and construction-related retailers and service providers by connecting them with individuals interested in buying, building, planning or remodeling a home. Over 100,000 readers with each quarterly issue. Contact Cheryl Blurton at 748-2974.

Saturday, November 11: 30th Annual Carbondale Christmas Boutique at the brand new Carbondale Fire Department Headquarters Training Building, 301 Meadowood Drive from 8:00am-3:00pm. You will find many wonderful handmade holiday crafts, assorted gifts and delicious baked goods. A percentage of the sales will be donated to the Carbondale Fire Department. (963-2491)

Monday/Tuesday, November 13/14: A representative of the University of Denver University College will be at the Colorado Mountain College campuses in Carbondale, Spring Valley and Glenwood Center to talk about master’s degrees and their new Bachelor of Arts Completion Program. This program is for working adults who started college but not finished their bachelor’s degree. The program started in September and is available online.

Friday, November 17: Ad reservation deadline for the Winter 2006-07 Restaurant Guide to be published in The Aspen Times and the Post Independent on Friday, December 8. (925-6240 or 945-8515)

Sign up today to advertise in the Aspen Daily News Winter Guide. (925-2220 or 379-6041)

Through December 2: The Rug Wash at Foreign Accents will wash your rugs for the incredible price of $1.00/sq ft. Free pick up and delivery. 540 Basalt Avenue, Basalt (927-4041)

A NEW WAY TO READ LOCAL PAPERS The Post Independent and The Aspen Times are now offering a complete online electronic duplicate of the print edition accessible for free at www.postindependent.com or www.aspentimes.com, respectively. The eEDITIONs include everything that’s in the newspaper. A search option will allow readers to look for past articles.

SAVE THE DATE: MOUNTAIN SOLES invites you to a Merrell Trunk Show on Saturday, December 2 from 10:00am-5:00pm. 20% off all in stock Merrells. Gift with purchase. El Jebel Plaza (963-1598)

SAVE THE DATE: 10th Annual Wyly Wares Holiday Bazaar. December 1, 2, 3. Friday from 5:00-8:00pm and Saturday/Sunday from 10:00am-5:00pm. 255 Gold Rivers Court #130, Basalt (927-4123)

SAVE THE DATE: The Carbondale Chamber Taste of Spring will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, 2007 at the Aspen Glen Club. Even more great chefs to choose from next year AND wine and beer tastings instead of a silent auction! More details to follow…

POTATO DAY PARADE WINNERS 2006
Children: 1st Place—CRES; 2nd Place CMS Student Council
High School: 1st Place—Ram Band; 2nd Place—Juniors
Commercial: 1st Place: Russets Restaurant
Non-Profit: 1st Place—True Media Foundation; 2nd Place—Rebekka Lodge

HAPPY  THANKSGIVING [Chamber closed on Thursday and Friday]!!!
 
COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (CMC) Colorado Mountain College in Carbondale has many classes. Some of the courses offered include Taking Control-A Financial Workshop, Mandarin Chinese, Introduction to your PC, Keys to Financial Freedom, Using Quickbooks, Sales and Marketing for a Small Business, Effective Teaching, Figure Drawing, Managing a Small Business, and How to Start a Small Business. Visit the CMC Lappala Center at 690 Colorado Avenue or call 963-2172.

CANDLE DU MOIS The 7th Grade Class of the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork presents Candle du mois. Join the candle of the month club and each month you'll receive a new and unique selection of beautiful, richly scented, 100% natural soy candles. Soy candles are non-toxic, clean burning, and burn longer than other waxes. Offering 3-month and 6-month memberships. Your first candle will be ready for pick-up at the Waldorf School, 16543 Highway 82, Carbondale, on Wednesday, November 15. A wonderful gift idea for your friends and family. All proceeds benefit the fundraising efforts of the 7th grade class of the Waldorf School. For ordering information, call Candle du mois, Thisha Craig/Melissa Wiley at 928-9355 or email candledumois@comcast.net.

CARBONDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL Holiday wreaths and poinsettias are on sale to help raise funds for books, drama, art, music, enrichment programs and field trips. Wreaths -- small: $20; medium: $35; large: $50; and swag: $20. Poinsettas: small: $20; medium: $30; and large: $40. To place an order, call 384-5700.

HOLIDAY LIFT-UP REGISTRATION extends through Wednesday, November 15. In Carbondale, those in need should call 963-1778.

UNITED WAY Build a better community block by block… The recent campaign announced a goal of $250,000. Call 625-8189; email untdway@sopris.net; or visit the website at www.unitedwayof garfieldcounty.org.

HOLIDAY FUND Nonprofit organizations in Garfield County may apply for funds from the Holiday Fund, co-sponsored by Two Rivers Community Foundation, The Post Independent, La Tribuna, The Citizen Telegram and the Valley Journal. Its purpose is to raise money to support various nonprofit and other organizations. This year’s goal is to raise $20,000 to distribute to al least 20 applicants. Pick up and drop off applications at the Post Independent, 2014 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs. Call 945-8515 x16705 with questions.

THUNDER RIVER THEATRE COMPANY 67 Promenade, Carbondale 963-8200
▪ SAVE THE DATE Holiday Readers Theatre, Friday & Saturday, December 8 & 9
▪ SAVE THE DATES Mid-February—early March, 2007: Arthur Miller’s brilliant Pulitzer prize-winning play, Death of a Salesman. Mid-June—early July, 2007: The Trip to Bountiful, a funny, poignant play very timely in its rumination on changes beyond the control of ordinary people.
 
IRS CATALOG ONLINE The most popular and useful IRS publications are available to help you file and pay electronically. 1) For brochures, go to www.irs.gov and search by publication number to download a printable copy of any brochure. Or, call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676 to order a copy. 2) For CD’s or DVDs, call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676. 3) For the EFTPS Tax Professional Kit, visit www.fms.treas.gov/eftps to order copies. Visit www.irs.gov and click on the Electronic IRS logo. The following are examples of publications for small business owners: Small Business Resource Guide CD-ROM Publication 3207. The 2006 Small Business Resource Guide CD-ROM is a handy, interactive CD designed to help small business owners comply with the tax laws. The CD includes business tax forms, instructions, and publications along with all of the tax law changes for 2006. In addition to providing a wealth of tax-related information, the CD contains a wide variety of Web links to various government agencies, business associations and IRS organizations. A site map of the CD is included to help users navigate the pages of the CD with ease. A new section has been added geared toward young aspiring entrepreneurs and future business owners that gives practical tips for teens about starting their own business, creating a business plan, and filing taxes.

A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD Publication 1066C. This innovative DVD is designed to help new and existing small business owners understand and meet their federal tax obligations. The workshop provides information and resources in an interactive format, consisting of ten lessons, subtitled in English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. The DVD running time is 3 hours/43 minutes.

IRS FORM 940 REDESIGNED The IRS redesigned Form 940, Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return (FUTA) for 2006 “Plain and Simple” to reduce taxpayer burden and to increase voluntary compliance through changes, improvement and simplification of the form. The changes were: 
* The new Form 940 combines Forms 940 & 940-EZ into one form.
* Simplifying the instructions:  each line has instructions on what to enter/do in “plain language”, and the signature line is clearly marked.
* Developed Schedule A for multi-state employers (Part 1) or, credit reduction situations (Part 2).  Credit reduction allows entries of up to five state entries
* Some check boxes were eliminated from top of return and replaced with new boxes which assist in designating type of return being filed:  amended (doesn’t include years prior to 2006), final, et cetera.
* Written explanations are no longer required for exempt payments.  Instead, check box for the most common types of exempt payments.
* Adjustment computations (late payments or exempt payments) are figured on new worksheet; the worksheet is for your records.
 
Wednesday, November 1: KDNK: Labor of Love Auction begins online at www.kdnk.org. This year’s focus is “sustainability”. The on-air portion of the auction will be November 27 through December 2. (963-0139)
 
Friday, November 3: Building for Health Open house from 7:30am-7:30pm to showoff products and services in their expanded showroom. Talks and presentations during the day. 102 Main Street, Carbondale (963-0437)

Saturday, November 4: Colorado Animal Rescue: Furry Friends Photo Shoot/Holiday Bake Sale from 11:00am-3:00pm at CARE. Have your family photo taken with your pet(s) and Santa. $15 for one photo, then Digital Dimensions can turn this photo into fabulous Holiday Cards. 2801 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs (947-9173)

Sunday, November 5: Colorado Animal Rescue: Furry Friends Photo Shoot/Holiday Bake Sale from 11:00am-3:00pm at Digital Dimensions, Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs. Have your family photo taken with your pet(s) and Santa. $15 for one photo, then Digital Dimensions can turn this photo into fabulous Holiday Cards. (947-9173)

Friday/Saturday, November 17/18: The Carbondale Clay Center presents PARALLEL LIVES, a two-woman comedy written by Kathy Najimy /nah-JIMmy/ and Mo Gaffney, for two nights only at the Thunder River Theatre at 7:30pm. Peggy Mundinger and Wendy Perkins give side-splitting performances under the direction of Brad Moore. For more information, contact the Clay Center at 963-2529. $35/presale, $40 at the door. Tickets available at the Clay Center or Sounds Easy in Carbondale. All proceeds support the Clay Center’s educational arts programming and their mission, “Bringing passion to life through the ceramic arts.” 135 Main Street, Carbondale

Saturday, November 18: 1st TIME HOMEBUYERS A free Homebuyer Educational Workshop at St. Mary of the Crown Church, 395 White Hill Road, Carbondale from 8:30am-1:00pm. Continental breakfast. Free childcare on request. Pre-registration required—call 963-9606. Sponsored by Mountain Regional Housing, a nonprofit community housing development/services organization serving Garfield, West Eagle & Pitkin Counties with support from CO Housing & Finance Authority and US Bank. 326 Highway 133, Carbondale

Friday/Saturday, November 24/25: Christmas With CARE at Glenwood Springs Mall. Come by and visit our booth and Christmas Tree while you are out and about shopping at the mall. Colorado Animal Rescue, Inc., 2801 County Road 114, Glenwood Springs (947-9173)

MOONBEAM/SHERPA IMPORTS: Just ordered 1,000 lbs of soy wax! Xmas candles by the 15th....eggnog, xmas tree, fireplace, bayberry, mistletoe, candy cane, red hot xmas, xmas at granny’s, spiced cranberry, pumpkin spice....in votives, 8oz and 16oz jars, 8oz travel tins......November specials: 10% off clothing, masks, tapestry,10% off all wall hangings...buy 12 votives get a free holder. Spend $20.00, take 10% off whole order! 559 Main Street, Carbondale (963-8338)

N O V E M B E R    C H A M B E R   E V E N T S
November 1 (Wednesday): Tourism Council meeting
November 7 (Tuesday): Chamber Executive Committee meeting (2:30-3:30pm)
November 9 (Thursday): Chamber Board of Directors retreat  and meeting (8:30am-5:30pm)
November 14 (Tuesday): “Business Valuation & Funding Sources” workshop by Robert Minor, Business World Brokers, from 9:00am-Noon at CMC Lappala Center
November 15 (Wednesday): Business After Hours hosted by Stewart Title and Chip Bishop CPA. Catered by Elements (5:30-7:00pm)

M O R E    N E T W O R K I N G   O P P O R T U N I T I E S
December 5 (Tuesday): Chamber Executive Committee meeting (2:30-3:30pm)
December 6 (Wednesday): Tourism Council meeting
December 14 (Thursday): Chamber Board of Directors meeting (8:00-9:30am)
December 20 (Wednesday): Business After Hours. Hosted by Carbondale Fire Protection District (5:30-7:00pm)
January 2 (Tuesday): Chamber Executive Committee meeting (2:30-3:30pm)
January 3 (Wednesday): Tourism Council meeting
January 11 (Thursday): Chamber Board of Directors meeting (8:00-9:30am)
January 17 (Wednesday): Business After Hours hosted by  Ace Hardware Carbondale and American National Bank (5:30-7:00pm)

Leads Networking Groups meet on Wednesdays at Noon at Aspen Glen Club and Thursdays at 7:35am at Destination Holdings at RVR. Call Craig Rathbun, The Fleisher Company at 704-1515 to join a group.

TOWN of  CARBONDALE  MEETINGS 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale (963-2733) SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Board of Trustees (BOT): regular meetings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday; 6:30pm at Town Hall
Planning & Zoning: Thursdays after regular BOT meetings; 7:00pm at Town Hall
Parks & Recreation: 2nd Wednesday; 7:00pm at Town Hall
Tree Board: 2nd Monday; 7:00pm at Town Hall

UPCOMING SHOWS at STEVE’S GUITARS 19 North 4th Street, Carbondale (963-3304) Friday, November 3: Jake Shepps & Expedition; Saturday, November 4: Taarka; Friday, November 10: Sweet Sunny South; Friday, November 17: The Corrine West Trio; Saturday, November 18: The Frank Martin Band CD Release Party; Friday, November 24: The Unplugged Natives/Steve Skinner & Co. Doors open at 8:00pm and show is at 8:30pm.

WEDNESDAYS at WHITE HOUSE PIZZA 801 Main Court, Carbondale (704-9400) November 1: K.C. Johnson; November 8: Bill Cole; November 15: Ted Frisbee; November 22: Grover; November 29: Yvette. 7:00-10:00pm

HABITAT for HUMANITY IS ON A ROLL! They are INSIDE!!! They are building Tuesday's, Thursday's, and Saturday's. If you know of a group or business that would be interested in coming out for a build day, contact Kristen Wilmes, Volunteer Coordinator! In order to meet their goal to have partner families move in by Christmas, they need larger groups on Saturdays. Come out and share a day building community. Enthusiastic volunteers needed—little to no experience required. Contact Kristen ASAP if you are interested in helping! (963-8555)

CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER 135 Main Street, Carbondale (963-2529) info@carbondaleclay.org; www.carbondaleclay.org

CCC PARTNERS WITH TARGET Carbondale Clay Center announced a partnership with Target for sponsorship of its Project C.L.A.Y. (Connecting Learning And Youth). The initiative began in 2005, thanks to a grant from the Colorado Council on the Arts (CCA) in the amount of $3,800. The Center created a new community outreach opportunity for teachers and youth of the Roaring Fork Valley. With funding from Target, Project C.L.A.Y. will visit Jane Bryan’s class at Carbondale Middle School. Project CLAY, as described by grant writers Lauren Kearns and Lori Stott, “is a unique collaborative effort between the Carbondale Clay Center and schools in the Roaring Fork School District. The main objectives of Project C.L.A.Y. are to reinforce topics taught in the classroom through the use of ceramic arts, while exposing students to the world of ceramics by relating it to their studies. Project C.L.A.Y. is designed to compliment the established curriculum of elementary, middle and high school students.” Although the subjects and inspirations have varied, Project C.L.A.Y. supports one constant message: arts education is a valuable part of our cultural heritage. To cultivate it is to preserve one of our greatest and most endangered natural resources: the individual and collective imagination. For more information on Project C.L.A.Y. or other community outreach projects at the Carbondale Clay Center, call director Lauren Kearns at 963-2529.

ARTIST EXHIBIT The Village Smithy Restaurant is exhibiting Terry Haven through Sunday, November 19 and Kathy Steele from November 19 through January 29. 26 South 3rd Street, Carbondale (963-4599)

MT. SOPRIS HISTORICAL MUSEUM Yes, at long last, the historical museum on Weant Boulevard and Highway 133 is open. The library is usable for people who want to do research, projects and reports. So, volunteers...would you please give a little of your time? They would like to be open weekday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm, at least. Call 963-7041 to volunteer.

ROARING FORK VALLEY HEALTH PLAN: Talk to your insurance agent or visit www.rfchp.com for details about individual or group medical/health plans. (704-9421)

IN THE NEWS… Fall 2006 Benefits Corner—What’s Happening in Health Care? by Neil-Garing Insurance: An announcement is forthcoming on which carrier will replace PacifiCare/United for the RFVCHP. (945-9111)

FIRST FRIDAYS in DOWNTOWN CARBONDALE
1st Friday, November 3: Carbondale Council on Arts & Humanities (CCAH) Council Gallery announces their Nov-ember opening from 6:00-8:00pm, featuring five artists displaying a wide variety of creative talent. The eclectic group shares at least one element–they all live on the same street!  Hence, the name of the show is “Sopris Avenue Artists.” The featured artists and their media are Lorraine Morrison - mixed media; Shannon Muse–glass; Frank Norwood–etchings; Jennifer Perez-poster art; and Barry Sheehan-ironwork. 645 Main Street, Carbondale (963-1680)

1st Friday, November 3: Start your holiday shopping with 10% off holiday items at Floral Boutique. Refreshments will be served. 453 Main Street, Carbondale (963-0866)

1st Friday, November 3: The Carbondale Clay Center (CCC) Gallery will host and opening reception from 6:00-8:00pm. 135 Main Street, Carbondale (963-2529)

1st Friday, November 3: Rainy Day Designs opening reception from 6:00-9:00pm for "Ranch Hands", a showing of ceramic art by Ben Carter and Kate Fisher from November 3-30, featuring hand-crafted functional porcelain pottery made during the artists' residency at the Anderson Ranch Center for the Arts in Snowmass Village. All work will be for sale and a variety of forms will be on display. For information, call 963-9748. Daily viewings from 10:00am-5:00pm. 16 North 4th Street, Carbondale.

WYLEY COMMUNITY ART CENTER 255 Gold Rivers Court #130, Basalt 927-4123
Thursday, November 9: Flower Focus with Joan Tidwell from 6:00-9:00pm. $50.
Friday, November 10: Wyly Art Talk with storyteller Anita Strickbine-Building Bridges from 6:00-8:00pm.
Saturday & Sunday, November 11 & 12: Journaling with Images from 9:30am-3:30pm. Instructor: Deborah Jones.     
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, November 13, 14 & 16: iPhoto and iTunes with Taylor Liebmann. 6:00-8:30pm. $135. Learn to file and edit your digital images and make slide shows and tabletop books. Find out what an iPod is all about and how to use one. Requirements: Students need to bring their own equipment to class.
November 14-17: Harvest Baskets with Anita Strickbine from 3:30-5:00pm. Ages 10 to adult. $70.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS CENTER FOR THE ARTS  601 East 6th Street, Glenwood Springs (945-2414)
WINTERFEST 2006 Fine art, cards, quilts, candles, pottery, clothing, jewelry, clothing, foods, chocolates and other delicate treasures of the holiday season for an early jump on holiday shopping and gift giving. WINTERFEST exhibit opens November 7 and continues through December 14 with a holiday sale and party and artist reception at 6:00pm on Saturday, November 18.

LEAF DAYS through November 19: Collection site at 4th Street and Colorado Avenue, Northeast corner parking lot. Sponsored by the Town of Carbondale, Waste Management, and CaCaLoCo. Be eco-minded… recycle your leaves. (963-2733)