Dandelion Days 2014
Dandelion Days is a Creative Community Celebration of Sustainability and Spring.” This weekend marked the official arrival of spring in Carbondale with the celebration named for the official town flower. After a group of concerned citizens successfully lobbied to end the spraying of herbicide on its parks and playgrounds, the town began celebrating every year […]
Anonymous People Documentary Film
“There are no needles hanging out of people’s arms, pictures of the brain, or fried eggs in a pan. We set out to find the answer to one very fundamental question: Why don’t we treat addiction in this country like any other health issue?” The Valley Partnership for Drug Prevention is bringing the feature documentary […]
Sewing the Future
It is my wish that Carbondale will grow to appreciate the significant meaning of the symbolism represented in this sculpture. It is from the heart of my family that we do our part in this gift to the town of Carbondale.” Internationally renowned sculpture artist, James Surls The Jaywalker men and staff were treated to […]
Solutions Trip to the Oglala Lakota Reservation
Pine Ridge is one of the most impoverished areas of our country. The average life expectancy of a man is 48, of a woman 52. Alcoholism is rampant plaguing 70 – 80% of the population. Unemployment runs at 85%. Teen suicide is 5X’s the national average. It is a hard place. Yet despite all of […]
Get the Help You Need
The staff writers for Online College reported on the most serious mental health issues of college students. It is unfortunate, but many college students with a possible mental illness diagnosis do not seek the help they need. According the article, following are the serious mental health issues today on college campuses across the nation: Depression […]
Welcome Stanley
Jaywalker would like to congratulate its newest hire, Stanley Jones. Stanley will take on the responsibility of Jaywalker U’s first residential technician and will also provide services as a part time/fill in Tech at the Lodge and Landing. Stanley graduated Jaywalker Lodge in June of 2012 and has since become a valued member of the […]
Save the Date
The 7th Annual Jaywalker Lodge Serenity Scramble will be held on Monday, September 15 at Ironbridge Golf Club. Ironbridge is one of Golf Digest Magazine’s top rated courses in all of Colorado. As always, the format will be scramble style, with a shot-gun start at 10:00 am. Save the date, and stay tuned for more […]
JWU Recognition Ceremony
The Coordinator of Jaywalker U, Donnie Hagenbart, took the lead last Friday at the Jaywalker U Recognition Ceremony by welcoming the Lodge clients and then telling his story of transformation which became the impetus for transformational workshops at Jaywalker U. While pictures of workshops and spring breaks scrolled across the screen, Donnie inspired us to […]
Mike’s ‘Going Away’ Party
Say Farewell but never Goodbye ” Michael Moreland Personally, I’m not a big fan of going away parties but today was an exception. The Jaywalker staff came together to share food, fun, and memories with Mike Moreland, Jaywalker Lodge Residential Manager, and a fond farewell as he embarks on a new life journey. We enjoyed […]
Liquid Nicotine
Liquid nicotine is used to refill e-cigarettes and comes in attractive flavors such as chocolate, fruit and bubble gum. It is also a dangerous poison, powerful neurotoxin, and a mere teaspoon can kill a small child. Since 2012 there has been a 300% increase in accidental overdoses. The number is expected to increase even more […]
