Tardeada presented by Aspen Writers' Foundation as part of The Big
Read. Join Denise Chávez for a traditional Mexican tardeada (afternoon
gathering).  The author, activist and Rudolfo Anaya scholar will
share stories of Anaya’s life, times and literary legacy, and will read
passages from "Bless Me, Ultima" in both English and Spanish. This
event includes savory South-of-the-Border appetizers and beverages. 3
p.m. La Isla Nueva Restaurante in Carbondale. 925-3122.

"Friends!?!"
presented by Aspen Country Day School. Original production looks at the
ups and  downs of a group of friends as they make their way
through school life and the challenges and joys of  growing up.
Friday: 7 p.m., Saturday: 5 p.m. at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
Cost: $20/adults, $15/children. 920-5770.

10th Annual Fryingpan
River Cleanup presented by Roaring Fork Conservancy. Registration and
free breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m. at Lions Park in Basalt. Volunteers
of all ages welcome! Dress appropriately; long pants, layers, hat,
sunscreen, and gloves are recommended. Prizes will be awarded for the
Best of Trash, Most Toxic, Most Useful, and Most Unusual Trash. For
more information visit roaringfork.org/events or call 927-1290. 
City of Aspen Earth Day Celebration. Volunteer to clean up winter trash
in city parks. Meet at Paepcke Park at 9 a.m., and don’t forget
sunscreen and appropriate clothing. 5k road race, beginning and ending
at Paepcke Park. At 10 a.m., preregister at Ute, Bristlecone or
Independence for $10, or register the day of the race, with cash or
check only, for $15. Family Eco-Edventure Walk starting at at 11 a.m.
from Paepcke Park followed by an Earth Day Fair at ACES at Hallam Lake
from 12-2 p.m. with informational booths, prizes, raffles and lunch.
925-5756.

Family Farm Day hosted by Rock Bottom Ranch. Family members of
all ages will enjoy this glimpse of farm life. learn how to milk a
goat, help us feed the farm animals, and get your hands dirty in our
organic garden. 9-11 a.m. at RBR in Basalt. 927-6760.

Garden Workshop offered by Rock Bottom Ranch. Workshops will
focus on a variety of topics, including garden design, seed saving,
getting your plants growing, and harvesting the fruits of your labor!
Bring your own tools or borrow ours. 1-4 p.m. at the RBR community
gardens in Basalt. 927-6760.

With the extension of the spring
2008 ski season at Aspen Highlands, RFTA will continue to offer free
skier shuttle rides to Aspen Highlands April 26 and 27. Buses will
leave Rubey Park for Aspen Highlands at least every 15 minutes,
starting at 9 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, with the last bus
leaving Aspen Highlands and returning to Aspen at 5:15 p.m. Buses will
also service the Buttermilk parking lot where free parking is
available. Buses will leave Buttermilk for Highlands every 15 minutes
starting at 8:30 a.m., with the last bus returning from Aspen Highlands
to Buttermilk at 5:15 p.m. 925-8484.

Crew Leader Training No. 1 offered by Roaring Fork Outdoor
Volunteers. RFOV’s crew leader training includes classroom and on-the
trail training. Learn to build and maintain sustainable trails in
different types of terrain, safely use a variety of tools and
techniques, lead a crew of five to eight volunteers to complete a
portion of a project, ensure that your crew’s work is completed to the
highest standard, ensure that your crew enjoys a quality experience and
has a great time. Two, two-day sessions. 927-8241.

Tom Ressell. Acoustic at Ruth’s Chris restaurant in Aspen, 5 p.m. 925-1167.

Ligion. Rock at Belly Up in Aspen, 10 p.m. Free. 544-9800.