Snowmass Village Balloon Festival hosted by the town of Snowmass Village. Weekend events include balloon races, rides and live music by Jeff Finlin. Events start at 7:30 a.m. at the Snowmass Softball Field. For more information and full schedule of events, visit snowmassballoon.com.
12 Hours of Snowmass presented by Aspen Youth Center. Twelve-hour mountain bike race at Snowmass Ski Area. Choose to ride solo, or in teams of two, three or open (up to eight riders). The intermediate course features climbs, descents and plenty of single track. The race is a benefit for Aspen Youth Center and Extreme Sports Camp for kids with autism. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Snowmass Ski Area. Cost; 4100/solo, duo/$250, $300/junior class (10-18 years old), $350/legend, bike shop, or ski patrol class. Onsite registration is 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Snowmass Pavilion; there is no race-day registration. For more information, to register or sponsorship information, visit 12hoursofsnowmass.com.
5th annual Lead King Loop 25k and the Marble Quarry Climb 12.5k presented by Independence Run and Hike. For more information, contact Craig Macek via e-mail at macek57@hotmail.com or phone 704-1275.
Community Picnic hosted by city of Aspen. Event includes barbecue-style lunch for the first 750 people, miniature golf, fishing in the pond, kite flying, tennis, music, beer garden, and prizes. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Aspen Golf & Tennis Club. 429-2098.
2008 St. Stephens’ Festival of Diversity. Event includes carnival rides, games, worldly foods, local beer, wine and more. Held at Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs. 945-6673.
Kids and Teens Safety Fair presented by Valley View Hospital. Safety fair for parents and their children — newborns to teens. Included: car seat safety check, bike helmet safety, jungle mobile, fire prevention, child ID, sun safety and more. 12-4 p.m. at Glenwood Springs Mall. For more information, call 384-6651.
“Last Days of Summer Roundup” fundraising event for a senior center in Carbondale. Event hosted by Anita Witt and includes music by Heart of the Rockies and trick and Roman riding by Larry Lewis, a barbecue served by Big Mama’s Home Cookin, and a silent and live auction. Cost: $25/adults, $18/seniors and children under 10; $2 off advance purchases at Carbondale Recreation Department, Sounds Easy and Floyds of Mayberry. 1-5 p.m. at the Carbondale Gus Darian Arena. 963-2536.
Rob Tepper. Early blues and folk solos on harmonica at Riverside Grill in Basalt, 2-4 p.m. Free. 927-9301.
Harding and Hawes. Live every Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton Club at Aspen Highlands, 6-9 p.m.
Kelly Joe Phelps. Live at Steve’s Guitars in Carbondale, 8:30 p.m. 963-3304.
Neko Case; Crooked Fingers. Country noir at Belly Up in Aspen, 10 p.m. Cost: $28/advance, $30/day of show. 544-9800.
What was a major deal-breaker yesterday might not be significant today.
Gather with others, joining the natural festivities. What is said in a
conversation might surprise you. Yes, you have reason to be delighted!
Tonight: Forget; live now.<br />
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This Week: Not feeling up to snuff until Thursday, consider taking some time off.<br />
Taurus
Give someone the natural respect he or she deserves. Open up to new
ideas, and express yourself in a poetic manner. Financial discussions
suddenly prove to be most enlightening. There are answers. Tonight: A
must appearance.<br />
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This Week: On a roll, focus and zoom in. You can have nearly anything you want if you act before Thursday.<br />
Gemini
What a perfect day for a hike or exploring a museum or special open-air
market. Adventure will become you and please you far more than you
realize. Don't read your Sunday paper yet; go off and enjoy those
around you. Experience. Tonight: Reach out for others.<br />
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This Week: Escaping the powers that be could be close to impossible. Work with issues.<br />
Cancer
Work with a dominant partner who only means well. What you believed was
irreparable yesterday is not. You might relax a lot more as a result.
Listening, suddenly you see where you are mentally blocked. Tonight: Go
for togetherness.<br />
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This Week: See beyond the obvious, then act. There is always more to know.<br />
Leo
Investigate and open up to new beginnings. Someone might make a
suggestion that not only causes you to smile but also allows enormous
bonding. Why not? Don't always resist change if it comes from an
unexpected source. Remember? You are spontaneous. Tonight: Think not of
tomorrow but live for today.<br />
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This Week: Work with individuals. Look at the gains. If people feel
that they are important, they will be more responsive in general.<br />
Virgo
Evaluate, understanding that everyone has limits -- you included. With
that in mind, judgments -- even about yourself -- could change. Virgo
often feels the need to be a perfectionist. Try to let go of that
driving need. Tonight: Easy does it.<br />
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This Week: Fun and games head in your direction. Know that you cannot change anyone.<br />
Libra
Your playful side emerges. You have no patience for anything but mirth,
flirtation and smiles. Someone quite exotic could walk into your life.
Keep your eyes open! (You don't want to miss this person, do you?)
Tonight: Act like it's Friday night.<br />
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This Week: Accomplishment needs to be the name of the game.<br />
Scorpio
Family and home take the highest priority. You might want to rethink a
decision more openly with an eye to dynamic change. Think positively. A
partner has some interesting ideas that could impact your security.
Tonight: A must appearance.<br />
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This Week: Creativity floods your life yet could be distracting.
Responsibilities call heavily at the end of the week.<br />
Sagittarius
There's nothing like a day hanging out with friends. Whether you opt
for the movies and munchies or some other better plan, a good time is
had by all. Tonight: Someone starts revealing more of himself.<br />
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This Week: Take a hint from Aries. Not until Thursday will you feel up to snuff.<br />
Capricorn
We all like something a bit new and shiny. Listen to suggestions, and
you'll come up with ideas. Your vision of what might be possible could
be much different. Tonight: Your treat.<br />
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This Week: Make the first move -- the sooner the better. Schedule meetings; run with the ball.<br />
Aquarius
You might feel invigorated. What looked like a treacherous walk on a
tightrope proves to be a piece of cake. Move forward. Conversations
involving romance, children and affection in general flourish. Tonight:
All smiles. Don't allow one worry to interfere with the moment.<br />
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This Week: You see what is happening financially. Stopping a trend takes talent, but you have it!<br />
Pisces
Sometimes it is a gift to be able to move slowly and not push too hard.
Information could point in another direction. Your perspective opens
doors. Listen to news with open eyes. Tonight: Early to bed.<br />
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