They'll range from humble to haute and include shopping, drinking, sunning, and playing at various treasured spots and shops.

This week we're looking forward to...

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EXPERIENCE

1) Plum the depths of intellect at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Fest. Brought to you by The Atlantic and The Aspen Institute, The Aspen Ideas Festival is the premiere think tank gathering of the year. The 2009 Ideas Festival runs Monday, June 29 to Sunday, July 5.

- Plum Coverage of previous Aspen Ideas Festivals (Watch Video)

2) Head to Boogie's Bash for the Buddies, Aspen's ultimate summer party, featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing Don't miss it! Friday, July 3 at Boogie's Merry-Go Ranch. Ticket information available by phone at 970-920-2130 and online at www.buddyprogram.org. And Saturday, July 4 make your way to Boogie's diner for the Boogie's Diner Buddy 5 Mile Race. Celebrate Independence Day while supporting local children when you participate in this Aspen tradition! Voted Best Organized Race in 2008 by The Aspen Times. Registration online.

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SAVOR

3) Find local produce and more at the Basalt Sunday Market, every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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PLAY

4) Crystal Fly Shop offers a free beginner's fly fishing clinic on Tuesday, June 30th at 6:00 p.m. Call 970-963-5741 for more details.

5) River Valley Ranch Golf Club Group Golf Clinics - Thursday evenings, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., $20 per person. Ladies Golf Clinics - Saturday mornings, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m, $20 per person.

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