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Hey hey Carbondale! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What stories are hidden inside 711 Main Street's brick walls?
  • What to expect when 'The Firebird' lands in Carbondale Oct. 3
  • Which A+ private high school put Carbondale on this statewide list?

Also on today's calendar: The Firebird retold by The ReMemberers: FULL IMMERSION and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Picking up the pieces at 711 Main Street (soprissun.com) — A historic brick home at 711 Main Street in Carbondale, now listed for $3.9 million, becomes a window into the town's past, from the Tanney family land disputes to Miron Thompson's early-1900s construction. Current owners preserved its character through careful renovation, salvaged local bricks, and turned the space into professional offices, while remaining committed to staying rooted in Carbondale's community and history.
   

• Alex Harvey is tooling around Colorado in a stripped-down 'Firebird' (denvergazette.com) — Carbondale residents can catch Alex Harvey's immersive folk-theater piece "The Firebird" when his trio The ReMemberers performs in town on Oct. 3 as part of a statewide tour. The show offers a stripped-down, story-driven retelling of a Russian folktale, while broader arts news highlights new grants for Colorado organizations and upcoming performances across the state.
   

• Best private high schools in Colorado (krdo.com) — Families in Carbondale may be pleased to see a local private high school earn an A+ grade in a new ranking of Colorado's top private schools. The statewide list highlights enrollment sizes, student–teacher ratios, and overall Niche grades, helping parents compare options if they're considering private education or even a move elsewhere in the state.
   

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  • Time to save the date for CMC Spring Valley's Veterinary Technician open house at the "farm" facility.
    Saturday October 17th from 10 am to 2 pm. We are a week earlier than usual bit will still have a halloween/fall theme. All are welcome young and old… (Nextdoor Coulter Creek)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Carbondale. Apply here.
  • Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Carbondale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carbondale here.

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  • Garfield County commissioner candidates debate growth, South Bridge and economic future (postindependent.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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