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CALENDAR & EVENTS
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June 5, 2024
CALENDAR & EVENTS

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THURSDAY, JUNE 6

VOLUNTEER FAIR: Ouray County Volunteer Fair, Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air Music Series presents Hazel Miller & The Collective with Grant Sabin at Fellin Park, Ouray. 6 p.m.

NATURE PROGRAM: “Nature’s Dark World” by naturalist Cathy Dolder. Family-friendly night hike. 8:15-9:15 p.m. at Ridgway State Park Dutch Charlie Entrance visitor center.

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

FREE LUNCH: Lunch for ages 18 and younger at the Ouray Public Library, every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must register by emailing programsouraypl@gmail.com or calling 970-325-4616.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

ART WALK: 5-8 p.m. in Ridgway, First Friday art walks scheduled the first Friday of each month until Sept. 6, includes refreshments and entertainment. See list of participating galleries at ridgwayfuse.org/firstfridays.

FARMERS’ MARKET: Ridgway Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Hartwell Park. Fridays until Oct. 11.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St., Ridgway. Every Friday during Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC: Ape Vermin & Mean Green at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $15 advance, $20 day of show. Tickets at sherbino.org.

FREE TOUR: Guided one hour walking tour of “True Grit” film locations in Ridgway. Meet at 2:45 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo.

LIVE MUSIC: “The Faithful Quartet Group” barbershop quartet music. 7-8 p.m., Dutch Charlie – Overlook entrance, Ridgway State Park.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY: Sponsored by the city of Ouray, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dumpsters available in the Ninth Avenue RV parking lot. Fees charged for electronics. Some items not allowed. Visit cityofouray.com for more information.

PAINT DROP-OFF: Sponsored by PaintCare, noon-4 p.m., Rotary Park, Ouray. Free dropoff of leftover and unused paint. Must register at https://paint-ouray.eventbrite.com

RUMMAGE SALE: Community Rummage Sale presented by Minerva West Theatre and Ouray County at the 4-H Events Center & Fairgrounds, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC: R. Carlos Nakai & Will Clipman at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. 7:30 p.m. $30 advance tickets, $35 day of show. Tickets at sherbino.org.

CONCERT: Ouray County Performing Arts Guild presents Kara Huber, Grammy-nominated concert pianist at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 7:30 p.m. Tickets at ocpag.org.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: “Murder Mystery at the 1920s Italian Restaurant and Speakeasy,” 5 p.m., Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. Tickets $40 in advance, $45 at the door. More info and tickets at ourayelks.org.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St., Ridgway every Saturday May-October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

LIBRARY EVENT: Family Fun Fest & Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Chalk art, storytime, games, prizes and more. Event benefits Friends of the Ridgway Library.

NATURE PROGRAM: “Scat & Tracks” nature talk from 9-10 a.m. at the Ridgway State Park Dutch Charlie Entrance – Marina.

PET ADOPTION: Second Chance Humane Society adoption event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ridgway State Park Dutch Charlie Entrance – Marina.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

RUMMAGE SALE: Community Rummage Sale presented by Minerva West Theatre and Ouray County at the 4-H Events Center & Fairgrounds, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

COMEDY: Michael Palascak at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. 7:30 p.m. $15 advanced, $20 door. Tickets at sherbino.org.

LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 1-4 p.m. at the Chipeta Lodge’s Great White Buffalo bar, 304 S. Lena St., Ridgway.

MONDAY, JUNE 10

KARAOKE: Karaoke at Steps Tavern, 630 Sherman St., Ridgway, 8-10 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC: The Young Fables, at the Courtyard at 610, 610 Clinton St. Ridgway. Doors 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. $20 advance tickets, $25 day of show. Tickets at sherbino. org.

BINGO: 7 p.m., Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. 10 games for $10. Cash prizes and light concessions. Open to public.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

VETERAN EVENT: Veterans’ benefit information and coffee on the second Tuesday of each month by Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans, Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway 10 a.m.– noon.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

KARAOKE: Karaoke at the Silver Eagle Saloon, 617 Main St., Ouray. 9-11 p.m.

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

LIVE MUSIC: The Young Fables, at the Courtyard at 610, 610 Clinton St. Ridgway. Doors 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. $20 advance tickets, $25 doors. Tickets at sherbino.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

WALK: San Juans Wildflower Walk & Talk with Mary Menz on Ouray area trails. 8 a.m to noon. $49 per person. Sign up at weekhawkenarts.org.

LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air Music Series presents Sam Burchfield & Pip the Pansy at Fellin Park, Ouray. 6 p.m.

CRAFT TIME: Crafts for all ages, 1-1:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

FREE LUNCH: Lunch for ages 18 and younger at the Ouray Public Library, every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must register by emailing programsouraypl@gmail.com or calling 970-325-4616.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

FARMERS’ MARKET: Ridgway Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Hartwell Park. Fridays until Oct. 11.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St., Ridgway. Every Friday during Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

LIVE MUSIC: Til Willis at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 7:30 p.m.

FREE TOUR: Guided one hour walking tour of “True Grit” film locations in Ridgway. Meet at 2:45 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo.

DANCE PARTY: Ecstatic dance with DJ Straylight, 7-9 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. No alcohol, no talking on the dance floor, no shoes, no phones. $15 advance tickets at sherbino.org, $20 day of show.

BOOK CLUB: Ouray Public Library book club, discussing “Stolen” by Ann-Helen Laestadius. 5-6 p.m. at the library, 320 Sixth Ave.

FILM CLUB: Ridgway Film Club, 8-10 p.m. at the Decker Room, 675 Clinton St. Scheduled every second and fourth Friday. $10 for drop-in, $50 for season pass. Visit Ridgwayfilmclub.wordpress.com for more info.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

PRIDE CELEBRATION: Safer More Affirming Communities hosts its fourth annual Ouray County Pride event at Hartwell Park in Ridgway. 1-5 p.m. Includes food, parade, music and performers.

PRIDE AFTER PARTY: Drag show, dancing, music from 8 p.m.– midnight, $15 advance tickets, $20 day of show, adults 18+ only at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway.

COMMUNITY POTLUCK: Ouray Mountain Rescue Team 50th Anniversary Team Reunion & Community Potluck. 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Fellin Park, Ouray. Bring chairs, plates, utensils, dish to share. Free pulled pork, music, rescue demonstrations. For more info visit ouraymountainrescue.com.

RODEO DINNER/DANCE: Ouray County Rodeo fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. dinner at Ouray County 4-H Center. Music from Sean Moon band. $45 per person, buy tickets at ouraycountyrodeo.com or call 970-275-6051.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St., Ridgway. Every Saturday May-October, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

TRIATHLON: Second annual San Juan Trail Tri at Ridgway State Park, Dallas Creek Day Use entrance, 8:30 a.m. Visit sanjuantrailtri.com for more information and registration.

FLAG DAY CEREMONY: 2 p.m. in the Ouray Elks Lodge room, 421 Main St. Ouray. Please bring all old, worn U.S. flags for a respectful retirement ceremony.

MONDAY, JUNE 17

KARAOKE: Karaoke at Steps Tavern, 630 Sherman St., Ridgway, 8-10 p.m.

FILM: Ouray International Film Fest & Ridgway International Film Fest Summer Cinema Showcase, 7:30 p.m., Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Entry by donation, RSVP at sherbino.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

LUNCHEON: Woman’s Club of Ouray County annual luncheon. Bring a salad to share. Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave., Ouray. Noon-3 p.m. Visit womansclubouraycounty.org for more information.

LECTURE: Evening of History at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 7:30 p.m. Featuring Karen Risch and others, “50 years of Ouray Mountain Rescue History.” Free for members, $5 nonmembers.

TRIVIA: Tuesday trivia at Steps Tavern, 630 Sherman St., Ridgway. 7-9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

KARAOKE: Karaoke at the Silver Eagle Saloon, 617 Main St., Ouray. 9-11 p.m.

BINGO: 7 p.m., Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. 10 games for $10. Cash prizes and light concessions. Open to public.

ONGOING EVENTS

SENIOR LUNCH: Every Monday, with Neighbor to Neighbor, noon at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave. Ouray. Transportation can be arranged. Call 970-3254586 for more info.

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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