"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
Church at Carbondale. For more information, contact Renee’ Mowers at
Business Health Forum at (303) 866-9658.
Natural History Hike presented by Aspen Center for Environmental
Studies. Join ACES’ experienced naturalists for a day of hiking and
learning on the trail to American Lake. Cost: $45; $40/members.
aspennature.org or 925-5756.
Farmer’s Market presented by the town of Carbondale. The farmer’s
market sells fresh fruit, produce, breads, arts and crafts, and also
includes live music. Held on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fourth
Street Plaza in Carbondale. Runs through Sept. 26. 261-4973.
Guided Nature Walks offered by Aspen Center for Environmental Studies.
45-minute walk with a naturalist from ACES. Offered daily on the hour,
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Runs through Sept. 1. Meet at the top of the Silver
Queen Gondola at Aspen Mountain. Free. 925-1220.
Praying the Psalms Yoga meets at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Aspen
Community Church, 200 E. Bleeker St. in Aspen. Come to the Fellowship
Hall. For more information, call Mary Cate Hauenstein at 925-9159.
Snowmass Rodeo. Oldest consecutively running community rodeo in the
state offers mutton bustin’ for the kids to bull riding, barrel racing,
a barbecue dinner, campfire sing-a-longs and more. Held on Wednesdays,
5-9:30 p.m. through Aug. 21 in Snowmass Village. Cost: $16 for adults,
$10 for youths 11-15, children 10 and under admitted free. Visit
snowmassrodeo.org or phone 800-SNOWMASS.
Jan Garrett and JD Martin. Live at Triangle Park in Willits Town Center, Basalt, 5:30 p.m. Free.
"From the Source to You: Basalt Water Tour" hosted by Roaring Fork
Conservancy. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tour will happen rain or shine. This tour
is free and open to the public, however, space is limited and
registration is required. Register online at roaringfork.org/events.
Extrasolar Planets and the Search for Habitable Worlds” by Sara Seager
of MIT, presented by the Aspen Center for Physics. 6:30 p.m. at Paepcke
Auditorium behind the Music Tent. Visit aspenphys.org or call 925-2585.
"Much Ado About Nothing" presented by Hudson Reed Ensemble's
Shakespeare iIn the Park Series. 6:30 p.m. at the Galena Plaza (behind
the Pitkin County Library). Free.
Rich Huttenhower and Eric Gross. Live at White House Pizza in Carbondale, 7 p.m. 704-9400.
Deeksha presented by Aspen Deeksha Group. 7-8:15 p.m. in the Rio Grande Room. Cost: $15. 948-4512.
Write Now! presented by the Aspen Writers' Foundation offers writers
the chance to develop new techniques to jump-start their writing with
fun, noncritiqued sessions led by local writers. Participants are asked
to bring pen and paper for group exercises that are the centerpiece of
the program. Attendees may share work they develop in the meeting.
Write Now! meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
(holidays excepted) in the Red Brick Center for the Arts conference
room in Aspen. 925-3122 ext. 4.
"Crimes of the Heart" presented by Theatre Aspen. 7:30 p.m. at the tent
in Rio Grande Park Runs through Aug. 23. For more information, call
925-9313. Tickets available at the Wheeler Box Office, 920-5770, or
aspenshowtickets.com.
Boz Skaggs; David Jacobs-Strain. Rock at Belly Up in Aspen, 9 p.m. Cost: $80/advance, $95/day of show. 544-9800.
Don't take anyone for granted, especially a key partner, associate or friend. Though you don't mean to push, you could. Knowing when enough is enough could be instrumental. Tonight: Weigh the pros and cons of a personal decision.
Taurus
Communication opens up. Finally you have time to complete a much-needed project. Invigorate a situation by presenting a totally different and possibly eccentric point of view. Tonight: You seem to naturally do the right thing!
Gemini
Understanding the costs is very important before you make a commitment. How you deal with a seemingly extravagant associate could change a lot. Investigate with an eye to something better. Think positively. Tonight: Invite a friend out for dinner. Catch up on news.
Cancer
You are full of laughter and fun. Listen to what someone shares more carefully. Only you know or understand the ramifications of a personal risk. You don't need to push or force your way; others remain pliable. Tonight: Go for what you want.
Leo
Take in more information. Recognize your options, choosing to deal with only those you trust. Pick and choose who you confide in. Understanding evolves to a new level. Be open to reorganizing your daily life, if need be. Tonight: Confide in someone you trust.
Virgo
You gain deeper insight into the depth of a problem. Perhaps you don't realize how many supporters you really have. What is really important is not to take someone for granted. A meeting helps you confirm which way to go. Tonight: Where people are.
Libra
Often you are looked to as the final authority in a changing panorama. You will like what comes up, no matter which way you opt to go. You don't need to talk others into following you. They are watching and probably will join in. Tonight: A must appearance.
Scorpio
Read between the lines. Travel and people from a distance might be tied to a new outlook. Your ability to visualize comes forward, though it might be hard to impart this vision on someone else. Know that anything is possible. Tonight: Allow your mind to wander.
Sagittarius
Knowing your course ahead of time could be more important than you realize. What someone means as a kind comment comes off quite differently, at least to your ears. Don't personalize what doesn't need to be personalized. Tonight: Togetherness is a great theme.
Capricorn
Defer, and you'll come up with answers. Others' comments prove to be resourceful and important to your well-being. Touch base with associates and other key people. Amazing or surprising news filters in your direction. Tonight: TGIF.
Aquarius
How you handle a changing situation could be intriguing to many but time-consuming for you. Ask for help or consider another approach. Someone will be very pleased to give you a helping hand. Tonight: Easy does it.
Pisces
Your energy provides many opportunities -- you pick your course of direction. Much changes rapidly if you allow it too. Someone you care about opens his or her eyes and sees you differently. This effect could be mutual. Tonight: Add that touch of romance.
