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Note: For a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, visit postindependent.com\/entertainment\/community-calendar<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 55th Annual Mountain Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n What: The event of the summer throughout the Roaring Fork Valley will return for its 55th annual iteration from July 24-26 in Carbondale. Mountain Fair is built around the love, history, and humanity that represents the community of Carbondale and the Roaring Fork Valley. Live music, good food, family-friendly activities, and loads of unique art will flood Sopris Park in Carbondale. The fair will kick off with a drum circle on Friday afternoon and continue throughout the weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n When: Noon to 8 p.m., Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday; 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday<\/p>\n Where: 601 Elucid Ave, Sopris Park, Carbondale<\/p>\n Cost: Free<\/p>\n Paws for a Cause: Summer pet food and supply drive benefiting C.A.R.E.<\/strong><\/p>\n What: Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is hosting a pet food and supply drive benefiting Colorado Animal Rescue throughout the month of July. They\u2019re asking for anything from canned cat\/dog food, dry cat\/dog food, cat\/dog treats, pill pockets for dogs, dog\/cat toys, new or gently used collars, leashes, or blankets, trash bags, drawstring bags, and clean towels. Please make sure all food remains in its original packaging and is sealed to be accepted. Sopris Lodge also asks that no pillows, foam bedding, or medications be donated.\u00a0<\/p>\n When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 24- 31<\/p>\n Where: 295 Rio Grande Ave., Carbondale<\/p>\n Cost: Free<\/p>\n Theodore Roosevelt returns to Hotel Colorado<\/strong><\/p>\n What: To celebrate Colorado\u2019s 150th anniversary, the Glenwood Springs Historical Society is bringing the 26th President of the United States back to life for one night only. On Saturday, Aug. 1, Theodore Roosevelt, portrayed by accomplished Chautauquan Dough Mishler, will give event attendees a special presentation and spend the rest of the night mingling with dinner guests. The dinner menu is a near-perfect recreation of the menu Roosevelt served to Garfield County residents during his 1905 hunting visit. The event is a fundraiser for the Glenwood Springs Historical Society, and a portion of the ticket cost is a donation to the nonprofit.\u00a0<\/p>\n When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.<\/p>\n Where: Devereux Room, Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs<\/p>\n Cost: $150 per ticket. Glenwood Springs Historical Society members receive a discount.\u00a0<\/p>\n Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Thomas Lake Trail improvements<\/strong><\/p>\n What: Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is partnering with the United States Forest Service, Wilderness Workshop, and Alpine Performance Labs to host a day of trail improvements on the bottom portion of the Thomas Lakes Trail on Saturday, Aug. 1. Because of collaboration with Defiende Nuestra Tierra, the project is open to both English and Spanish speakers, and guaranteed translation and interpretation services are provided.\u00a0<\/p>\n The project will take place at worksites between 0.25 and 1.5 miles from the parking lot, and volunteers will be required to traverse steep and rocky single-track trails. All participants of age must be registered individually, and all participants will be required to complete a waiver.\u00a0<\/p>\n When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.<\/p>\n Where: Dinkle Lake Rd, Thomas Lakes Trailhead, Carbondale. Registration is required. More information is available at rfov.org<\/a>