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April 24, 2024
CALENDAR & EVENTS

CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, APRIL 25

PRESENTATIONS: Ignite! presentations at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway, 7:30 p.m. Entry by donation.

DARK SKY EVENT: “Dark sky jewels in Colorado” presentation from the Town of Ridgway and Ridgway-Ouray Community Council. 6-9 p.m. at the Decker Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

COMEDY: Stand Up Comedian AJ Finney at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $10.

THEATER: “Bye, Bye Birdie,” presented by Minerva West Youth Theatre, starring students from Ridgway Secondary School, 7 p.m., Ridgway Secondary School, 1200 Green St. Tickets $10 adults / $5 students at minervawest. org.

LAUNCH PARTY: Gravel Adventure Field Guide party, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Colorado Boy Brewery Depot, 687 N. Cora St. in Ridgway. Live music from Doug & Heather.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

THEATER: “Bye, Bye Birdie,” presented by Minerva West Youth Theatre, starring students from Ridgway Secondary School, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Ridgway Secondary School, 1200 Green St, Ridgway, Tickets $10 adults / $5 students at minervawest.org.

MOVIE & FUNDRAISER: Ouray Mountain Rescue presents “Where the Rope Ends” at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. Happy hour at 6 p.m. Movie at 7 p.m. Q&A afterward with recently rescued local climber. Tickets at ouraymountainrescue.com/events

FASHION SHOW: Friends of the Ouray Library Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Ouray Community Center, 10 a.m. to noon. Doors open at 10, anyone can come see the tables before lunch. Luncheon is at 12:30 p.m. and the fashion show starts at 1:30 p.m. Must reserve a spot for lunch and fashion show beforehand – email FoLHolidayLuncheon@gmail.com for tickets.

MONDAY, APRIL 29

SENIOR LUNCH: Neighbor to Neighbor senior lunch. Noon to 1 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave. in Ouray. Transportation can be provided. Call 970– 325-4586.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

LIVE MUSIC: The Pairs at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway.7;30 p.m. $15 advance, $20 day of show.

MEETING: Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., County Land Use building, 111 Mall Road, Ridgway. More information at ourayrepublicans. com.

TRAIL OPENING DAY: RAT Trails opening day celebration, from 5-8 p.m. at 177 County Road 10. BBQ and games in the main trailhead parking lot.

THURSDAY, MAY 2

CONCERT AND DINNER: Ouray County Support & Advocacy Project benefit concert featuring Emily Scott Robinson at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray.

Dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. $100 for dinner and concert, $35 adult, $20 student for concert only. Tickets at thewrightoperahouse.org.

POETRY: Sherbino Literary Living Room Open Mic, Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway, 7 p.m. Entry by donation.

FRIDAY, MAY 3

LOCALS’ NIGHT: Locals’ Night Lip Sync at the Tavern at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray, doors at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m. Free to attend. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Email lou@thewrightoperahouse.org to sign up.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

SPRING GEAR SWAP: Voyager Youth Programs’ fundraiser, 1-4 p.m. at Space to Create, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway. 20% of proceeds will go to Voyager. Contact grants@voyageryouth.org to register and get drop-off instructions.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

MOVIE: “Wonka” at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 7 p.m. Rated PG. $5.

ONGOING EVENTS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. at St. Daniel’s Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray. Every Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. and Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St., Ridgway.

AL-ANON: Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St., Ridgway, 970-318-6966.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Every Thursday 6 p.m. at Ridgway Community Church, 685 W. Sherman St., Ridgway. 970-6265692. This is a confidential 12-step program. It is free and open to the public.

STORYTIME: Every Monday and Saturday from 11-11:30 a.m., Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

KIDS’ CRAFT TIME: Every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Friday from 11 a.m.- noon at Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. For ages 3+ with adult helpers.

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