ONGOING EVENTS
BINGO: Every Wednesday until Aug. 28, doors open at 6 p.m., first bingo game is at 7 p.m., Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. 10 games for $10. Cash prizes and light concessions.
SENIOR LUNCH: Every Monday, with Neighbor to Neighbor, noon at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave. Ouray. Transportation can be arranged. Call 970-325-4586 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. 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.
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-noon at Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. For ages 3+ with adult helpers.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Every Thursday, 6 p.m. at Ridgway Community Church, 685 W. Sherman St., Ridgway. 970-626-5692. This is a confidential 12-step program. It is free and open to the public.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 27
LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air Music Series presents Rob Leines with Magnolia Boulevard at Fellin Park, Ouray. 6 p.m.
LIBRARY TALK: Young Hearts Yoga with Crystal Winter, 11 a.m.-noon at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
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.
FARMERS MARKET: Ridgway Farmers Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Hartwell Park. Fridays until Oct. 11. Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. during the market.
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.
FILM CLUB: Movie discussion, 5:30 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
COMMUNITY BBQ – Annual ROCC’n by the River, Ridgway-Ouray Community Council all-community BBQ. 4-8 p.m. Ridgway State Park, Pa-co-chu-puk Pavilion. Includes talk from conservation journalist Ben Goldfarb, “How Road Ecology and Beavers Shape the Future of Our Planet.” Deadline has passed for dinner tickets. Contact roccnriver@gmail.com for more info.
PET ADOPTION EVENT: Second Chance Humane Society adoption event at Ridgway Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Subject to change based on availability of public-friendly pets.
ART SHOW: Ouray County Arts Association presents artist Cheryl Roberts, “Rocky Mountain Plein Air.” Opening reception from 4-6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Complimentary wine and refreshments provided. Show runs from June 28 – Aug. 7.
HISTORY PROGRAM: “Mining in the San Juan Triangle” by author Don Paulson, 7-8:30 p.m. at Ridgway State Park Visitors Center, Dutch Charlie entrance.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
RIVER FEST: Ridgway RiverFest, Rollans Park, 257 Sherman St., Ridgway. Noon-5 p.m. Live music, river races, food and programs. Visit ridgwayriverfest.org for more information.
PET ADOPTION EVENT: Second Chance Humane Society adoption event at Ridgway RiverFest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Subject to change based on availability of public-friendly pets.
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.
NATURE PROGRAM: “Secret Life of Ravens” by professor Patrick Magee, 7-8:30 p.m., Ridgway State Park Visitor Center, Dutch Charlie Entrance.
SUNDAY, JUNE 30
MUSIC FEST – Fête de la Musique, 4 p.m. – dusk, area of Clinton & Cora streets and Ridgway Town Park. Free. After-dark performance with Sexbruise? At 8:15 p.m. at the Sherbino. More info at ridgwayfete.com.
MONDAY, JULY 1
FREE TOUR: Guided one hour walking tour of “True Grit” film locations in Ridgway. Meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo.
TUESDAY, JULY 2
FREE LUNCH: Lunch for ages 18 and younger at the Ouray Public Library, every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must register by emailing programsouraypl@gmail.com or calling 970-325-4616.
LECTURE: Evening of History at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 7:30 p.m. Featuring Larry J. Moore, “From Mines to Metals: Then and Now.” Free for Ouray County Historical Society members, $5 nonmembers.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
CLASS: Learn to knit or crochet at the Ouray Library, 5-6 p.m.
KARAOKE: Karaoke at the Silver Eagle Saloon, 617 Main St., Ouray. 9-11 p.m.
MOVIE: Ouray International Film Festival presents “Spirit of the Peaks.” Tickets $5. 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray.
BINGO: 7 p.m., Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. 10 games for $10. Cash prizes and light concessions.
THURSDAY, JULY 4
RACE: Fourth of July OURAYCE, 10k registration begins at 7 a.m. at City Hall, 320 Sixth Ave., Ouray. $15 advance at ultrasignup.com, $20 day of race.
PARADE: Fourth of July parade down Main Street, Ouray, 10-11 a.m. including flyover by Colorado Air National Guard, between 10:30-10:45 a.m.
KIDS GAMES: Fourth of July kids games at Fellin Park, Ouray, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
WATERFIGHTS: Ouray Fourth of July water fights at Sixth Avenue and Main Street, 2-4 p.m.
PARADE/FIREWORKS: Ouray Main Street Fourth of July Jeep Light Parade, 9 p.m. followed by fireworks, weather permitting.
LIVE MUSIC: DeVotchKa and Banshee Tree, Ridgway Concert Series every Thursday in July. Hartwell Park, 6 p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 5
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 every Friday, Hartwell Park, Ridgway. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
GAME: Music Bingo. Free to play. 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray.
BOOK SALE: Ouray Public Library book sale, 1-7 p.m. 320 Sixth Ave.
LIVE MUSIC: The Samples, doors open at 7 p.m. show starts at 8 p.m. at the Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. $25 advance, $30 doors.
SATURDAY, JULY 6
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.
LIVE MUSIC: Wowzers with TBP Joe at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 7:30 p.m. $15.
BOOK SALE: Ouray Public Library book sale, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 320 Sixth Ave.
MONDAY, JULY 8
FREE TOUR: Guided one hour walking tour of “True Grit” film locations in Ridgway. Meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo.
TUESDAY, JULY 9
FREE LUNCH: Lunch for ages 18 and younger at the Ouray Public Library, every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must register by emailing programsouraypl@gmail.com or calling 970-325-4616.
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.
LECTURE: Evening of History at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 7:30 p.m. Featuring photographer Wesley Berg, “Wildlife of the San Juan Mountains.” Free for Ouray County Historical Society members, $5 nonmembers.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
AUTHOR TALK: “Anti-racism as a Daily Practice” with author Jennifer Harvey. 6-7 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. Ouray.
LIVE MUSIC: The Sweet Lizzy Project, entry by donation. Doors at 7 p.m. at the Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway.
OPEN HOUSE – Ouray Mountain Rescue Team Barn Tour and Open House, located at the rescue barn on County Road 361. See rescue equipment and learn more. 2-5 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 11
LIVE MUSIC: Paul McDonald and The Last Humans, Ridgway Concert Series every Thursday in July. Hartwell Park, 6 p.m.
WALK: Camp Bird Wildflower Walk & Talk with Mary Menz on Ouray area trail. 8 a.m. to noon. Sign up at weekhawkenarts.org.
MEETING: Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., County Land Use building, 111 Mall Road, Ridgway. More information at ourayrepublicans.com.
ART WORKSHOP: Modern pop art with Michael Albert. Free. 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
LIBRARY TALK: Ridgway Public Library summer reading program presents Shelby Martinez with Ridgway State Park, 11 a.m.-noon, 300 Charles St.
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