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🌱 Can Basalt volleyball snap Delta’s six-match winning streak Thursday night?

Basalt, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Basalt! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Basalt volleyball snap Delta’s six-match winning streak Thursday night?
  • How Summit54 is boosting Basalt kids’ learning after the school bell
  • Roaring Fork Valley remembers Debbie Young, beloved Basalt High alum

Also on today's calendar: Gelli-Block Printing Series: with Pam Porter and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 78 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 80, low: 44.
  • Monday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 79 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volleyball Recap: Make It Six in a Row for Delta (maxpreps.com) — Delta’s volleyball team just stretched its winning streak to six matches and now hosts Basalt at 6 p.m. Thursday. After a strong four-set win over Grand Valley, Delta will test a Longhorns squad looking to upset their momentum, giving Basalt fans a timely chance to travel and support their team on the road.
   

• Summit54 supports Roaring Fork elementary students, teachers (postindependent.com) — Families in Basalt can tap into free, teacher-led after-school tutoring and a five-week Summer Advantage program hosted at Basalt Elementary School. Nonprofit Summit54 pays licensed teachers well above typical hourly rates, aiming to boost literacy, support working parents, and help educators cope with the Roaring Fork Valley’s high cost of living while keeping programs fun and engaging for kids.
   

• Obituary: Deborah 'Debbie' Young (postindependent.com) — Friends and neighbors around Basalt and the Roaring Fork Valley are mourning Debbie Young, a Basalt High School alum, kitchen designer, and devoted mother and grandmother who died September 28 at age 63. Known for her beautiful home designs, handmade dresses and costumes, and constant generosity with food and friendship, she leaves a legacy of creativity, adventure, and deep love for family.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Andrea Gurule - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Multi-Line Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Basalt. Apply here.
  • Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Associate Paint Expert in Carbondale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Basalt here.

🗞 Nearby News

Carbondale

  • Second annual Carbondale Education Foundation Oktoberfest to take over Carbondale Main Street (postindependent.com)
  • Geothermally Heated 9-Acre Hot Springs Ranch Near Aspen Hits the Market for $6 Million (beaumontenterprise.com)
  • Planned Parenthood to reopen in Glenwood Springs after temporary closure (aspenpublicradio.org)

Snowmass Village

  • ‘Marathon-o-meteors': Colorado stargazers can witness a meteor shower almost every night of October (aspentimes.com)
  • Snowmass, CO, Announces What's New for Winter 2026-27 (snowbrains.com)

Ok Basalt! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Basalt

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Basalt

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.