Vacation Bible School offered by Crystal River Baptist Church.
Included: games, learning. 9 a.m.-noon for grades K-8; 6-9 p.m. for
grades 9-12. 963-3694.

Vacation Bible School offered by Crystal River Baptist Church.
Included: games, learning. 9 a.m.-noon for grades K-8; 6-9 p.m. for
grades 9-12. 963-3694.

Natural History Hike presented by Aspen Center for Environmental
Studies. Join ACES’ experienced naturalists for a day of hiking and
learning on the American Lake Trail. Cost: $45; $40/members.
aspennature.org or 925-5756.

"Mammal Mania" presented by Aspen Center for Environmental Studies.
Hands-on art projects inspired by nature for kids ages 6-8. Cost: $10.
aspennature.org or 925-5756.

Kid's drawing and painting classes. 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and
Thursdays at Ross Montessori School in Carbondale. Cost: $15/class.
Drop-ins welcome. color@sopris.net, 928-7733.

Snowmass G3 stop of the Mountain States Cup Series. Races include
downhill and Super D at Snowmass Ski Area from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
Visit racemsc.com or call 970.333.1159.

Vacation Bible School offered by Crystal River Baptist Church.
Included: games, learning. 9 a.m.-noon for grades K-8; 6-9 p.m. for
grades 9-12. 963-3694.

Field Trip to Hart’s Basin/Fruitgrowers Reservoir on Grand Mesa hosted
by Roaring Fork Audubon. Birds to see include shore birds, waterfowl
and sandhill cranes, as well as a number of neotropical migrants. Bring
lunch, water and dress for all weather conditions. Meet at 7 a.m. at
Lapala Campus in Carbondale. Call Liinda Vidal if you plan to join at
970-704-9950.

Snowmass G3 stop of the Mountain States Cup Series. Races include
downhill and Super D at Snowmass Ski Area from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
Visit racemsc.com or call 970.333.1159.

Bach Flower Essences Level I Introductory Course offered by Alicia
Sirkin. 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. each day Valley Pines Community Center in
Basalt. Cost: $295. 888-875-6753.

First Jewish Film Festival at the Crystal Theater in Carbondale
featuring "Sixty Six," a film in which a British boy's bar mitzvah
falls on the same day as England in the World Cup. 4:30 p.m. 704-1827.

Chamber Music presented by Aspen Music Festival and School. Program
includes Kellogg and Turina. 6 p.m. at  Harris Concert Hall. Cost:
$46. 925-3254.

"Scales & Tails" hands-on art projects presented by Aspen Center
for Environmental Studies. For kids ages 6-8. Cost: $10.
aspennature.org or 925-5756.

Natural History Hike presented by Aspen Center for Environmental
Studies. Join ACES’ experienced naturalists for a day of hiking and
learning on the Lost Man Trail. Cost: $55; $50/members. aspennature.org
or 925-5756.

"Forest Floor" hands-on art projects presented by Aspen Center for
Environmental Studies. For kids ages 6-8. Cost: $10. aspennature.org or
925-5756.

"Itsy Bitsy Animals" naturalist class presented by Aspen Center for
Environmental Studies. One-hour class for kids ages 4-5. Cost: $7.
aspennature.org or 925-5756.

Aspen High Country Triathlon presented by Aspen Parks and Recreation
Department. Multi-sport event consists of an 800-yard indoor pool swim,
17-mile bike (gaining 1,500 feet in elevation), and a 4-mile run. Event
start/finish is the Aspen Recreation Center. aspenrecreation.com.

Snowmass Wellness Experience. Event focuses on the physical, spiritual
and practical elements of wellness. Event addresses nutrition, fitness,
and spirituality topics with best-selling authors and speakers,
enriching workshops, cooking demonstrations, al fresco yoga and fitness
classes, botanical walks and more. Visit snowmasswellness.com  or
phone 800-SNOWMASS.

"Salt" benefit for Carbondale Clay Center hosted by Restaurant Six89.
Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., with a full, sit-down dinner served at
7:30 p.m. at Six89 in Carbondale. Cost: $145. 963-2529.

Community Blood Drive hosted by Aspen Valley Hospital. Donors must be
at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good
health. Donors of all blood types are needed. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Schultz Health and Human Services building parking lot across from the
hospital. For more information, call the donor center at (970) 244-2555.

"Health Care Affordability Workshop" presented by Colorado Voices for
Coverage. Fill out a confidential household budget survey to help
inform the public and policy makers what people in Colorado can really
afford to pay for health care. Participants will be compensated with a
$10 gift card and child care will be provided. 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at

"Aspen’s Past to Present” offered by Aspen Walking Tours. 90-minute
stroll through historic downtown Aspen, tracing its evolution from
humble beginnings to world-famous resort. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and
Thursdays through August. Visit AspenWalkingTours.com or call 948-4349.

American Renewable Energy Day. Panel discussions and films, 9:30 to
5:30 p.m. at the Wheeler Opera House. Visit areday.net or call
544-8252.

“Fun With Children's Stories” presented by Explore Booksellers in
Aspen. Every Friday at 10 a.m. at the bookstore. Children 4 and older
with adult supervision are welcome. 925-7498.

5th annual Longhorn Stampede 5k race and family walk to benefit the
Basalt High School cross-country team. Course begins with a lap on the
Basalt High School track, heads downvalley on the Rio Grande bike path
for a loop, and finishes at the neighboring Southside Park. Included:
post-race spread and raffle. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Basalt

5th annual Longhorn Stampede 5k race and family walk to benefit the
Basalt High School cross-country team. Course begins with a lap on the
Basalt High School track, heads down-valley on the Rio Grande bike path
for a loop, and finishes at the neighboring Southside Park. Included:
post-race spread and raffle. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Basalt

Dog Jog presented by Animal Rescue Foundation. A 3.2-mile course will
be set up to run or walk beginning at 9 a.m. at the corner of Garmisch
and Cooper. Dogs are not required to participate; rescue dogs will be
on hand to borrow for the race or adopt for a lifetime.  After the
race there will be refreshments, massages and gait analysis for both

5th annual Summer Harvest Social hosted by Slow Food Roaring Fork/Aspen
and chef Mark Fischer of Restaurant SIX89. 6 p.m. at Restaurant SIX89
in Carbondale. Benefit for Slow Food Roaring Fork, features
locally produced food and a lineup of Colorado’s best chefs. The
occasion also marks the 10th anniversary of Restaurant SIX89. Cash bar

Discussion and book signing with Frank McCourt presented by Town Center
Booksellers. McCourt will discuss his life and works, which include
“Angela’s Ashes.” Cost: $20/for a limited number of seats;
$15/non-seated admission. 6 p.m. at TCB in Basalt. 925-3122.

Deeksha presented by Aspen Deeksha Group. 7:00-8:15 p.m. in the Rio Grande Room in Aspen. Cost: $15. 948-4512.

Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival presented by Calamos
Investments. Five-day music festival held in Snowmass Town Park in
Snowmass Village. Performers include: Widespread Panic, Global Noize,
The New Mastersounds, John Fogerty, Dwight Yoakam, Yonder Mountain
String Band, and Jerry Douglas. For full schedule and ticket
information, visit jazzaspen.org or phone 800-SNOWMASS.

Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival presented by Calamos
Investments. Five-day music festival held in Snowmass Town Park in
Snowmass Village. Performers include: Widespread Panic, Global Noize,
The New Mastersounds, John Fogerty, Dwight Yoakam, Yonder Mountain
String Band, and Jerry Douglas. For full schedule and ticket
information, visit jazzaspen.org or phone 800-SNOWMASS.

Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival presented by Calamos
Investments. Five-day music festival held in Snowmass Town Park in
Snowmass Village. Performers include: Widespread Panic, Global Noize,
The New Mastersounds, John Fogerty, Dwight Yoakam, Yonder Mountain
String Band, and Jerry Douglas. For full schedule and ticket
information, visit jazzaspen.org or phone 800-SNOWMASS.

Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival presented by Calamos
Investments. Five-day music festival held in Snowmass Town Park in
Snowmass Village. Performers include: Widespread Panic, Global Noize,
The New Mastersounds, John Fogerty, Dwight Yoakam, Yonder Mountain
String Band, and Jerry Douglas. For full schedule and ticket
information, visit jazzaspen.org or phone 800-SNOWMASS.

Labor Day Weekend art show hosted by Redstone Art Foundation. Show
includes paintings, baskets, photography, sculpture, folk art, jewelry,
purses, stonework, woodwork and furniture created by over 40 artists.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. 963-6765.

"Aspen’s Past to Present” offered by Aspen Walking Tours. 90-minute
stroll through historic downtown Aspen, tracing its evolution from
humble beginnings to world-famous resort. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and
Thursdays through August. Visit AspenWalkingTours.com or call 948-4349.

Fall Natural History Hike Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. Join
ACES’ experienced naturalists for a day of hiking, exploring, and
learning about the natural history of this incredible place. Register
at www.aspennature.org. For more information, call 925-5756.