Aspen Cycling Criterium presented by city of Aspen Parks and
Recreation Department. Event runs heats of athletes at speeds of
28 mph and higher around a 0.8-mile track with sharp curves on road
bikes starting at the Wheeler Opera House. This year we will be adding
a junior course for those athletes 18 & under. Register for one of
the 11 different categories based on your age and skill level. Cost:
$20advance registration, $30/day of registration. Pre-register till May
16 at the Red Brick, 110 E. Hallam St. suite 135, 920-5140 or at the
Aspen Recreation Center, 0861 Maroon Creek Rd., 544-4100 until May 17,
or online at active.com. Day-of registration begins at 8 a.m. Visit
aspenrecreation.com or phone 429-2098.
29th annual Roaring Fork Open Invitational golf tournament hosted
by Roaring Fork Public Education Foundation. Golfers are invited to
enter as a foursome team, or register as a solo, duo or trio. Field is
limited. Competition also offers a hole-in-one contest with a prize car
from Glenwood Springs Ford, as well as ladies' and men's longest drive
and closest to the pin prizes. Mulligans can be purchased. Practice
begins at 10 a.m. Sunday with registration open at 11 a.m. with a 1:30
p.m. shotgun start and scramble play at Aspen Glen golf course. Cost:
$250 includes play with carts, souvenirs and dinner parties both
nights. 379-6569.
"Beaufort" presented by Wheeler Film Society. It is the year
2000, Israeli forces are preparing to withdraw from Lebanon after 18
years of occupation, and in the final days, a handful of Israeli
soldiers await evacuation from the southern Lebanese crusader fort
called Beaufort. Terrified young soldiers must find a way to carry out
their mission and guard the symbolic mountaintop, known in Arabic as
Shqif Arnun. Cost: $9. 7:30 p.m. both days at the Wheeler Opera House
in Aspen. 920-5770.
A support group for individuals with a body mass index of greater than 30 who
are interested in losing weight begins Monday, May 19, at 6 p.m. Group
meets at Aspen Valley Hospital every other Monday. The first meeting is
free, and a four-meeting punch card costs $50. Facilitator Lynne Dyson
has undergone gastric bypass surgery and is a graduate of the Cooper
Institute's "Weight Management Leadership" course. For more
information, call 379-8323.
Aikido class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays 6:50-8:15 p.m. at
Colorado Mountain College's Aspen campus. This class is open to ages 13
and older. All experience levels welcome. Visitors welcome to observe a
class before you sign up! To register for class, call 925-7740. For
more information, visit aikidoaspen.com or call 379-4676.
Deeksha/Meditation and Yoga at True Nature Healing Arts 549 Main
St. Carbondale. Deeksha -- Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:30 a.m. -12
p.m. and Thursday evenings 7-9 p.m. Call 963-9900 for yoga class
schedule.
Woody Creek Clean-up organized by Woody Creek Community Center.
Residents can pick up orange bags on the patio of the Community Center
and organize friends and neighbors to clean the roadsides on Lower
River Road, Upper River Road, Lenado Road (below Flying Dog), McLain
Flats Road and the Rio Grande Trail. Filled bags should be left on the
roadside and will be picked up by the county through May 19.
923-3374.
You could be pushing too hard, and others react. Give everyone space to make important key decisions. Investigate possibilities with a smile and enthusiasm. Others might be an obstacle; walk around them. Tonight: A must appearance.
Taurus
Read between the lines. You could be shocked by what comes up from out of the blue. The issue is sorting through the viable options. Do not push or go in a direction that could cause you a problem. Tonight: Find people in the know while debating an issue.
Gemini
You might want to slow down a bit. The possibility remains that, as good as everything looks, you still might hit a snafu now or down the line. Give yourself the gift of time. You could be questioning a long-term decision. Tonight: Easy does it.
Cancer
Defer to others, as you have little to no choice. In the long run, try making this seesaw effect positive. What might you ultimately gain if you let go and allow others to see the end results of their actions? Tonight: Say "yes."
Leo
Slow down, and realize how confused someone might be. You might want to not push quite so hard with someone you value. Your creativity surges, but a risk could be a bad problem. Listen to others' money ideas. Take your time. Tonight: Pull your body and your mind away from "work."
Virgo
You might want to rethink a decision and not cause yourself a problem. Sometimes your imagination can take you down a very wild and different path. The unexpected action of a friend, loved one or associate might cause a jolt out of the blue. If you maintain a sense of humor, you will do just fine. Tonight: Let the child in you out.
Libra
Be careful to understand your limits. Just as you are ready to go with a project, a surprising or more innovative concept or method heads in your direction. The question lies in how to incorporate these ideas or make room for both. Tonight: Rent a movie on the way home.
Scorpio
Keep communication flowing, yet be able to defer conversations that might not be pertinent to the issue at hand. A meeting might be stiff. Why are others holding back? Help loosen up this group. Tonight: You know what works.
Sagittarius
Generally wise with money, you could trip up with a decision involving home and security. Do more checking in the next few weeks. The end results will please you to no end if "careful" becomes your mantra. Tonight: Pay bills.
Capricorn
You do, and others seem to watch. As a result, you could be erratic or very unpredictable. If you resent holding the bag, calm down and say so. Open the door to more expressiveness, not only on your part, but also to others'. Tonight: What would make you smile? Go for it.
Aquarius
If you feel funky or not up to a task, don't do it. There is a strong likelihood that you will have to redo what you will or think you will accomplish. Though you might not always be sure of yourself, let others see your vulnerabilities. Tonight: Get a good night's sleep.
Pisces
Your innate unpredictability points you down a new path. Investigate news with a positive eye, and be willing to join in. Though you are independent and have your own ideas, an element of teamwork is important. Tonight: Where there are people.
