Special OffersWeekly Writers GroupPresented by the Aspen Writers' Foundation Writers of all levels and genres are invited to participate in a free read-and-critique session. Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Brick Center for the Arts. For more information, call: 925-5145 or see:
www.aspenwritersfoundation.org.
(posted: 16 February 2010)
Events & Tickets
3rd Annual 12 Hours of SnowmassMark your calendars - the 3rd Annual 12 Hours of Snowmass will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010. The event is a fundraiser for the Aspen Youth Center (
www.aspenyouthcenter.org). AYC is just beginning the planning process and we need your help! Aspen Youth Center needs people to join the 12 Hours of Snowmass organizing committee. Our first meeting will be at AYC on Thursday, April 29 at 3:30pm. This race requires a great deal of planning and we need folks with all kinds of skills and passions. Please consider joining the committee! Contact Keith Berglund (keith@aspenyouthcenter.org) with questions, ideas or comments.
(posted: 05 May 2010)
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Community & Philanthropic
Aspen/Pitkin Animal Shelter
Walk a dog! Cuddle a cat! The animal shelter has more animals than ever and they all desperately need human companionship, exercise and love. If you can spare even a half an hour, please go by the shelter and share the love. For more information, call: (970) 544-0206 or see www.dogsaspen.com.
(posted: 19 February 2010)
The Buddy Program
Be a Mentor. The Buddy Program is always in need of volunteer mentors, males in particular. If you are interested and need more information on being a Big Buddy, please contact Lindsay or Sole in the Mid-Valley office at (970) 927-1001 or Heather in the Aspen office at (970) 925-5717. For more information, see: www.buddyprogram.org.
(posted: 19 February 2010)
Saturday Run Group
Hosted by Independence Run & Hike. Run every Saturday at 8:30 a.m. starting from Independence Run & Hike in Carbondale. Run goes on in rain, snow, cold, or sunshine. Runners of all abilities are invited. Each week an e-mail with the proposed route will be sent out. For more information, call: 704-0909.
(posted: 16 February 2010)
Youth Zone
YouthZone is a private non-profit working with youth and families from Aspen to Parachute, Colorado. YouthZone's TITANS program matches self-starting teens with local non-profit boards. If you know a teenager who might be interested in volunteering as a full-voting member of a board of directors or if you are involved with a local non-profit and you might be interested in recruiting a local teen as a full-voting member of your board, please contact Upvalley Division Manager, Evan Z. for more information. 970.948.7283 or ezislis@youthzone.com. YouthZone. Quietly helping communities and families raise great kids since 1976. www.youthzone.com
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Business & Job Opportunities
Total Merchant Services - Sales AssociateTotal Merchant Services of Aspen (
www.tmsaspen.com) is seeking sales associates with upward mobility potential. Self-invested entrepreneurs who are willing to do what it takes to create a large client base, earn big, and realize financial and personal success are required. Multi-lingual candidates encouraged. All you need to succeed is provided! Please write to tell me why you should be selected for this unique opportunity sales@tmsaspen.com. Benefits include: Health club membership Ski pass.
(posted: 05 May 2010)
The Living Arts Foundation - Communication & Sales PositionThe Living Arts Foundation, a 25-year non-profit, seeks a part-time employee to promote and co-manage the first annual Rocky Mountain Green Award. We are looking for an energetic person who has business and sales experience who believes wholeheartedly in a healthy world. The position begins with commission and offers salary potential. Available immediately. For more information please call: (970) 925-7018 or see
www.rockymountaingreenaward.com.
(posted: 04 May 2010)
Roaring Fork Business Resource CenterThe Roaring Fork Business Resource Center (RFBRC) serves both as an incubator that nurtures start up enterprises and as a resource center that helps existing businesses grow and prosper. RFBRC serves aspiring and achieving entrepreneurs, promotes existing business resources, creates new learning opportunities, and identify ways for small businesses to access capital. For more information, call: (970) 945-5158 or see
www.rfbrc.org.
(posted: 19 February 2010) Six Degrees: A Weekly Business Leads Group Aspen Chamber Resort Association (
www.aspenchamber.org) hosts Six Degrees, a weekly business leads group for business owners and entrepreneurs. Currently, the group limits membership to one representative per profession. Held on Thursdays at the Rio Grande room at the former Aspen Youth Center from 7:15–8:30 a.m. RSVP to the chamber at 925-1940.
(posted: 17 February 2010)
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Miscellaneous
Aspen Rotary Club
Any AYPA members that are interested in learning more about Aspen Rotary Club please contact Peter Waanders (peter@slovenlypeter.com) about attending a Rotary meeting as a guest. More information at: www.aspenrotary.org.
(posted: 16 March 2010)
Carbondale/Aspen Glen Rotary Club The Rotary Club of Carbondale/Aspen Glen hosts lunch every Thursday at the Aspen Glen Clubhouse at noon. Guests and visiting Roatarians welcome. For more information, call (970) 927-5300.
(posted: 15 February 2010) Rotary Club of Carbondale Rotary Club of Carbondale weekly meeting hosted by the Carbondale Fire Department. Guests and visiting Rotarians welcome. 7:00–8:15 a.m. For more information, contact Heather at 274-1139 or see
www.rotarycarbondale.org.
(posted: 15 February 2010)
Cloud 9 Toastmasters - Wed, May 12th 6pm - Red Brick
Toastmasters has been around for over 85 years and offers a proven, enjoyable way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills. While we are considered an educational organization by definition, there are many benefits beyond the education. We are smart, sharp, creative, funny, intelligent, generous people. Every meeting is an exercise in cooperation and synergy as well as a mixed bag and a magical mystery tour.
We welcome guests to Cloud 9 Toastmasters Club. For info contact JoAnna Eisler – 970.989.0131/jeisler@aspenchamber.org
(posted: 6 May 2010)
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