Springs Theatre: Aug. 29-Sept. 4: “Seabiscuit” (PG-13), 7 p.m. only nightly, 3 p.m. only weekend matinee; 915 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs. Call 945-4000 to verify show times.

Crystal Theatre: Aug. 29-Sept 4: “Whale Rider” (PG-13) 8 p.m. Closed Monday, Sept. 1. 427 Main St., Carbondale. Call 963-0633 to verify show times.

Movieland: Aug. 29-Sept.4: “Jeepers Creepers 2” (R) 12:30, 2:50, 5, 7:10 and 9:30 p.m.; “Freaky Friday” (PG) 12:45, 3, 5:10, 7:15 and 9:20 p.m.; “Open Range” (R) 12:20, 3:10, 6:30 and 9:25 p.m.; “Uptown Girls” (PG-13) 12:45, 2:45, 4:45, 7 and 9:10 p.m.; “Spy Kids in 3-D” (PG) 5:15 p.m.; “Freddy Vs Jason” (R) 3:30 and 9:15 p.m.; “Seabiscuit” (PG-13) 12:35, 3:40, 6:40 and 9:30 p.m.; “S.W.A.T.” (PG-13) 1 and 6:45 p.m.; “My Boss’s Daughter” (PG-13) 1, 3:15, 7:20 and 9:35 p.m. At the stoplight in El Jebel. Call 920-1300 to verify show times.

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Mall 3: Aug. 29-Sept. 4: “Open Range” (R) 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.; “The Italian Job” (PG-13) 1:45, 4:25, 7:10 and 9:40 p.m.; “Freaky Friday” (PG) 1:50, 4:10, 7 and 9:10 p.m. At the Glenwood Springs Mall. Call 945-1400 to verify show times.

Rifle Creek Theater: Aug. 29-Sept. 4: “Seabiscuit” (PG-13) 7 p.m. only, Sunday and Monday matinee 3 p.m. Call 625-2323 to verify show times.

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The Gordon Cooper Library in Carbondale will resume its weekly storytime for children three to five on Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 10, at 10:30 a.m. Information: 963-2889.

The New Castle Branch Library storytimes will resume Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 10:30. Toddler storytime for children 2 and under is every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Stories, crafts and fun! Information: 984-2346.

Storytime for 3-5 year olds at the Glenwood Springs Library, 413 9th St. on Wednesday, Sept. 3,at 10:30 A.M. The theme will be “Zat Cat,” with stories followed by a simple craft. Information: 945-5958.

Glenwood Music hosts Wednesday Night Live, a local musicians’ showcase from 8-10 p.m. This Wednesday, Sept. 3, features Los Gipanos. Free admission. 809 Grand Avenue, 928-8628.

West Nile Virus information hotline, 877-462-2911, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The Howard Dean for President MeetUp will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Courthouse Plaza in Glenwood Springs, in the commissioners room. At 7 p.m., the Garfield County Democratic Party will meet at the same location. Information: 625-1797.

The annual Carbondale Invitational Golf Tournament is Saturday, Sept. 6, at Ironbridge beginning with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Entry deadline, Monday, Sept. 1. Send entry forms to John Foulkrod, P.O. Box 624, Carbondale, CO 81623.

The Glenwood Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Mary Sundin’s home. Information: 945-8777.

The Roaring Fork Peace Coalition and the Stepstone Center present political anthropologist Dr. Abdollah Dashti who will give a free lecture, “Iran and Other Challenges for U.S. Middle East Policy” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Carbondale Town Hall. Free. Information: Dave Reed, 927-9159.

The National Association of Retired Federal Employees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Colorado Mountain College, 1402 Blake Ave., Glenwood Springs. Information: Viola Searcy, 625-0876.

The New Castle Art Guild will meet Thursday, Sept. 4, at Harvey Gap Reservoir. Information: Jim Hoppal, 625-0246.

There will be a screening of “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” under the stars at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 in Arbaney Park, Basalt. Rain location: Basalt Middle School.

Join the Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, for trail improvement on Smuggler Mountain near Aspen. RFOV provides tools and dinner. Information and to volunteer: 927-8241.

The Heritage Park Family Support Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer Association, will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at Heritage Park Care Center, 1200 Village Rd., Carbondale. An attorney will speak about protecting legal rights and preserving independence. Information: Gloria Miller, 963-1500.

The Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University is looking for volunteer weather enthusiasts from all portions of Garfield, Eagle and Pitkin counties to help measure rain, snow and hail. An information meeting is 4-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Glenwood Springs Community Center.

The third annual Roaring Fork River Cleanup sponsored by the Ferdinand Hayden Chapter of Trout Unlimited is Sunday, Sept. 7. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Barbecue in Arbaney Park at 12:30 p.m. Register at the Pitkin County Public Works Building on Highway 82, Lions Park in Basalt, Alpine Angling Fly Shop on Highway 133 in Carbondale and at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs. Information: Paula Fothergill 963-1383.

Crafters are needed for the United Methodist Women of Rifle’s Gingerbread Gifthouse Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lovell Building in Rifle. Information: Pat Peterson, 876-5160.

Defiance Community Players will hold auditions for its fall show, “Once Upon a Mattress” from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 and call-backs from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. Information: China, 618-6211 or Betsy, 618-0222.