Community News & Notes

Cookoff fundraiser

The Graham Mesa Elementary fourth-grade class is holding a chili cookoff benefit to raise funds for a trip to Mesa Verde National Park.

The cookoff is Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Rifle Fire Department on Railroad Avenue from 2-6 p.m.

The afternoon fun includes bobbing for apples, face painting, pumpkin painting, bake sale, silent auction and a dunk tank.

New Castle climate action event

On Saturday. Oct. 24, New Castle residents will gather to form the number “350” as part of the largest global day of climate action ever. The group will be photographed. People should meet promptly at 10 a.m. at Alder Park in New Castle.

The event — one of more than 3,000 rallies in more than 150 nations — is coordinated by 350.org to urge world leaders to take fast and effective action on global warming. This is the first global campaign ever organized around a scientific data point: 350 parts per million CO2 is the safe upper limit for the atmosphere according to the latest scientific data.

The group will be photographed while forming the number “350”. The photo will be sent to local, regional, national and international elected officials before the important climate meetings this December in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Event is sponsored by the New Castle Climate Action Advisory Commission.

Tough times workshop

Dr. David Berceli returns to the Roaring Fork Valley with his presentation: “Transcend Your Toughest Times,” The Trauma Release Exercise.

Dates of the event are Oct. 24-25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ramada Inn in Glenwood Springs in the Dakota Room.

“Transcend Your Toughest Times” shows the effects stress, anxiety and trauma have on our mental well-being and our physical health. Trauma is par for the course in any life, but even the most damaging events can become a pathway to a more fulfilling and meaningful experience.

David Berceli's Trauma Release Process can be utilized by anyone, anywhere, even when professional help is beyond the individual's reach. A person may use the process either as a stand-alone trauma release program or in conjunction with other modalities.

David Berceli, Ph.D. is a world-renowned authority in trauma and trauma release. He developed TRE (Trauma Release Exercise) program based on the body's natural response to discharging trauma, which he now teaches to professionals.

The fee for the both days is $259 at the door. Contact Jaclyn or Jan at 384-2880 to preregister.

Natural horsemanship seminar

Phillip Whiteman Jr., a Northern Cheyenne elder from Lame Deer, Mont., and his life partner, Lynette Two Bulls, a Lakota from Pine Ridge, S.D., will deliver a two-day program on the Medicine Wheel Model to Natural Horsemanship, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at Cedar Ridge Ranch in Missouri Heights northeast of Carbondale.

The event combines traditional storytelling, grass dancing, Native flute music and demonstrations with overo paint horse Sioux Boy and untrained colts. Natural horsemanship promotes cultural sensitivity, respect for diversity, and the spirit of the horse as a catalyst for health, well-being, and spiritual renewal.

Space is limited for the event. To reserve a space and for directions to Cedar Ridge Ranch, call (970) 390-4227 or register online at SacredTree.com.

A detailed workshop description and schedule is also posted on the website.

Spaghetti Dinner at St. Stephen's

St. Stephen's School Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4–7 p.m. at the St. Stephen's church basement. Please join us for a menu which includes spaghetti, salad, bread and a homemade dessert of your choosing. Tickets may be purchased at the door and are $12 for adults, $6 for kids 6-14 years old and seniors, and free for kids 5 and under. Take out orders are also available. Don't forget to stop by the Sweet Shoppe to purchase a gourmet dessert which you may enjoy at home! New this year: Purchase a glass of wine or beer to go with your meal! Information: please call 945-7746.