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The 15th annual Fryingpan River cleanup is tomorrow, Saturday, April 27 from 8:30am to 6pm. Volunteers are encouraged to come for a free breakfast at Lion's Park in Basalt before beginning cleanup of a mile-long stretch of the Gold Medal fishing icon. Dress warm in layers, bring gloves and don't forget the sunscreen. Prizes will be awarded for best trash and most toxic, most useful and most unusual trash. More information at www.roaringfork.org/cleanup. Tomorrow is going to be a gorgeous, spring day - perfect for being volunteering for a great cause!

Fans of adventure films and the 5 Point Film Festival can celebrate its return with an open house tomorrow night, April 25, at the Carbondale Rec Center. At 5pm food from Town and Phat Thai and beverages from New Belgium Brewing will be offered. At 7pm the festival kicks off with an "amazing and inspiring" film guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. For details, visit 5pointfilm.org.

This year, the US celebrates Earth Day on April 22 and the city of Aspen plans to honor the day from noon to 1pm at Connor Park, the little pocket park behind city hall. This free event will include food, music and lots of conversation about how to create your own sustainable lifestyle. For details, email sam.irmen@cityofaspen.com or call (970) 429-1798.