Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

Join us for an inspiring one-hour special on The Local Show featuring Jacques Houot, aka "Frenchy," an 88-year-young Aspen legend! Discover his incredible journey from France to Aspen, Colorado, where he became a celebrated ski and bike racing champion. Hear captivating stories of his World Championship wins, near-death experiences, and life philosophy of "No Problem!" From surviving avalanches to cooking for John Denver, Jacques shares his secrets to staying active, laughing often, and living life to the fullest. Don’t miss this heartwarming episode packed with adventure, laughter, and tips for a vibrant life! Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, millions of women and children fled across the border seeking safety. In this episode of Come to Think of It, host Steve Nemirovsky speaks with Jonathan Ornstein, CEO of the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Krakow, about how his community—rooted in Holocaust remembrance—rose overnight to provide food, shelter, childcare, education, and hope to more than 400,000 Ukrainian refugees. Jonathan shares the remarkable origin story of the JCC, launched through the support of Prince Charles (now King Charles III), and explains how lessons from history drive a moral responsibility to act today. Together, they explore resilience, solidarity, and why Ukraine’s fight is not only for its own survival but for the values of the free world. 👉 A powerful story of survival, compassion, and what it truly means to stand against indifference. Change Your Mind. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

Unlock the secrets to building an efficient treasury operation with Matt Helm, Director of Finance at Aspen Chamber Resort Association. In this insightful presentation, Matt breaks down best practices in cash management, banking relationships, internal controls, and financial efficiency that every business, nonprofit, and local government can apply. Learn how to streamline treasury functions, safeguard assets, and improve financial decision-making. Whether you’re a finance professional, board member, or business owner, this session offers practical strategies for strengthening your organization’s fiscal foundation. 🎥 Presented by Aspen Chamber Resort Association and Grassroots TV. 👉 If you found this session helpful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more expert talks on finance, governance, and community leadership. Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

Hundreds of Aspen's old guard gathered over three fabulous hours of Bobby Mason inspired tunes played by over two dozen local musicians who were likewise inspired by, and played many of these same songs with Bobby. Some are Bobby Mason originals and many are covers they all played during the heyday of live music in Aspen. Worth watching and listening all the way through! Bobby Mason’s Aspen story starts out like so many told by longtime residents of the upper Roaring Fork Valley. He came to Aspen in 1969 from Los Angeles for a two-week gig at the Aspen Inn, but ended up staying for close to five decades. In the early 1970s, Mason, who was a guitar player and vocalist, collaborated with keyboard player Bob Carpenter in a band called Homebrew. John Denver had just founded a new record label called Windsong Records and he signed Homebrew to its roster. Columbia Records released the band’s first record and songs by Homebrew were later covered by Denver himself, Three Dog Night and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The band changed their name to Starwood. Mason and Carpenter were joined in the band by members Michael Buono, Haden Gregg, David James Holster, Bernie Mysior and Bryan Savage. Mason earned national notoriety in the 1970s by performing Starwood’s song “One Time Band” with John Denver on “The Merv Griffin Show,” according to a story in The Aspen Times. He recorded the song “Ballad of a Loser” with Dolly Parton, and he headlined at venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, the same story notes. Other acts with whom Mason performed include the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, the Eagles, New Grass Revival, Jimmy Buffett, Bo Diddley, JJ Cale, Dan Fogelberg, Kenny Loggins, Jerry Jeff Walker and Bonnie Raitt, to name a few. John Michel is a drummer, vocalist, guitar player and Roaring Fork Valley resident. He plays drums in the John Oates Band in addition to several other groups. He called Mason “a great ambassador for music in the valley.” “I first met John when I toured here in the mid '90s with my band Little Blue,” Michel recalled. “He really embraced us and we became great friends. I ended up living with him for about eight months. Years later, I was able to return the favor and he lived with me for six months.” Michel and other members of Little Blue traveled to Joshua Tree in 2006 and recorded Mason’s solo album “Laid Back Upfront.” Mason’s son Tony engineered the record. “I think it’s his best record,” Michel said. “We recorded it live in the room together on 1-inch analog tape. It was great to see Bobby and his son Tony work together. They had a great camaraderie. It was very special to be a part of it.” Mason cherished his sobriety and was a prominent member of the local recovery community. He lived through several health challenges over the years, dating back to open heart surgery in 2012. He developed lung issues that forced him to leave Aspen in search of lower altitude in 2018, shortly after he was inaugurated into the Aspen Hall of Fame. In 2014, Mason reunited with Starwood for a benefit concert in Snowmass Village. At the concert, he married his wife Jane on stage. The Aspen Hall of Fame wrote this on its website about Mason: “Bobby Mason is a big presence with an equally large voice and heart. His incredible musical talent is matched by his sweet and humble nature, as evidenced by the 48-year legacy he has created in Aspen.” Bobby was such a loving guy, a great guy to hang with,” Michel said. “We played a lot of gigs together over the years. He was a legend.” Bobby performed many times on GrassRoots Television. He generously volunteered his time and talent for GrassRoots and many other local non-profit fundraisers. Several of his performances can be found on the GrassRoots Community Network YouTube channel. Obituary courtesy of Aspen Daily News Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps

Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

The Wilderness Workshop & ACES presents: Naturalist Nights with Sarah Reed, Ph.D. & Sarah Thomas, Ph.D. Outdoor recreation has provided a major impetus for land protection in the western U.S., and key conservation policies and funding initiatives are aimed at ensuring public access to protected areas. Yet, a growing body of research shows that rapidly increasing recreation activity may undermine the conservation goals of public lands, negatively affecting species, habitats, and ecosystem processes. What makes this paradox even more complicated is that most recreationists care deeply about the natural environment and the places where they recreate, but are often unaware of the impacts of their own activities. This talk will present key findings from a global systematic review of the effects of recreation on wildlife, discuss challenges that outdoor recreation poses to land managers, and propose strategies to balance public access with wildlife conservation in protected lands. Dr. Sarah Reed is an Associate Conservation Scientist with the North America Program of the Wildlife Conservation Society and an Affiliate Faculty member in the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University. Sarah’s research investigates how land development and human activities affect wildlife and biodiversity, and she works with communities and government agencies to apply ecological science to inform conservation planning and land-use policy. She currently serves as Vice President for Programs of the Society for Conservation Biology and co-leads the Conservation Development Working Group at the School of Global Environmental Sustainability. Dr. Sarah Thomas is a research affiliate at the University of Colorado, Boulder and principal of Sarah Thomas Consulting, LLC. Her work over the past fifteen years has focused on the social, political, and policy drivers of land use change, particularly in the U.S. West, and on strategies to ensure healthy local communities and environments. She has taught undergraduate courses on environmental policy at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Colorado, Boulder. She currently is a Board Member for the Wildlands Restoration Volunteers. Naturalist Nights are brought to you through a partnership between Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, Wilderness Workshop, and Roaring Fork Audubon. Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/

Join Hinton on another profound road trip adventure in "Checkmate" – from a surprising chess defeat to deep spiritual reflections on eternity, love, and kindness. Mourn the loss of beloved Peewee, explore the unconscious mind, intuition, and cognition expansion. Witness an enlightening palm reading session with Dr. Joy Raphael revealing past lives and healing powers, plus a Thoreau quote on freedom and a heartfelt rendition of Dolly Parton's "Jolene." Discover personal growth, empathy, and life's purpose. Perfect for spirituality seekers, philosophy enthusiasts, and self-improvement fans. Watch now for inspiration and awareness! Thus says Grok. #SpiritualJourney #PalmReading #PersonalGrowth #HenryDavidThoreau #petlossjourney It's not easy being Hinton. 2. c4. Your move. Change Your Mind. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grassrootstv Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/