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The Aspen Hall of Fame’s recipient banquet is now set for April 10, the organization’s board of directors announced this week.

Three Roaring Fork Valley nonprofits that promote literacy, reading and writing skills were awarded grants from the Bessie Minor Swift Foundation, it was announced Tuesday. The Aspen Education Foundation was awarded $2,500 for books and supplies for its summer reading program for elementary and middle school students. Two three-week sessions will focus on reducing screen time and encouraging students to read books. Activities will include acting out scenes from books, creative writing exercises...

The Roaring Fork Conservancy will be asking people to volunteer their time to clean up stretches of the river on their own between April 19-23 this year. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times) Diehard river lovers didn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic prevent them from picking up trash along the Fryingpan, Crystal and Roaring Fork last April. The Roaring Fork Conservancy is hoping for an even bigger turnout this year. The Basalt-based conservancy is hosting its Fryingpan and Beyond Cleanup on April 19-2...

The Roaring Fork Conservancy will be asking people to volunteer their time to clean up stretches of the river on their own between April 19-23 this year. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times) Diehard river lovers didn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic prevent them from picking up trash along the Fryingpan, Crystal and Roaring Fork last April. The Roaring Fork Conservancy is hoping for an even bigger turnout this year. The Basalt-based conservancy is hosting its Fryingpan and Beyond Cleanup on April 19-2...