THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
POETRY READING: Literary Living Room presents Jeanine Renee at 7:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Free.
PRINTMAKING CLASS: Printmaking 101 for ages 12+, free, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 5-8 p.m. at the Western Hotel, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: The Ridgway Pickleball Club hosts the Second Annual San Juan Slam. Women’s doubles starts at 8 a.m. at the Ridgway Athletic Park, at County Road 23 and Chipeta Drive. Free family-friendly event. Visit RidgwayPickleball.org/SanJuanSlam for more info.
LIVE MUSIC: The Two Tenors in the Tavern. Tickets $12. 7 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
ART SHOW: Opening reception for The Wednesday Women’s “Different Strokes for Different Folks” presented by Ouray County Arts Association. Featuring art from Loretta Casler, Judy Hazen, Barb Kendrick, Sheelagh Williams and Susan Wing. Free. 4-6 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: The Ridgway Pickleball Club hosts the Second Annual San Juan Slam. Mixed doubles starts at 8 a.m. at the Ridgway Athletic Park, at County Road 23 and Chipeta Drive. Free family-friendly event. Visit RidgwayPickleball.org/SanJuanSlam for more info.
RAILROAD DAYS: The Ridgway Railroad Museum presents free train rides, guided auto tours and narrow-gauge history. Event is from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Auto tour of the Denver & Rio Grande Ouray branch route is at 1 p.m. and participants should meet at the museum, located on Railroad Avenue on the north side of the Ouray County Ranch History Museum at 321 Sherman St. in Ridgway. All events are free.
LIVE MUSIC: The Patti Fiasco, 8 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. $15 advance tickets, $20 day of show. Tickets at sherbino.org.
TRUE GRIT TOUR: Free, guided one-hour walking tour of “True Grit” film locations in Ridgway. Tour leaves the Hartwell Park gazebo at noon and 2 p.m.
ART SHOW: Open house for photographer Susan Humphrey and historic Mesker storefront facades from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum, 321 Sherman St.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
PICNIC: Ouray County Young Life community picnic. 1-7 p.m. at Ridgway State Park, Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Pavilion A. Free. RSVP to sraineycw@gmail.com.
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: The Ridgway Pickleball Club hosts the Second Annual San Juan Slam. Men’s doubles starts at 8 a.m. at the Ridgway Athletic Park, at County Road 23 and Chipeta Drive. Free family-friendly event. Visit RidgwayPickleball.org/SanJuanSlam for more info.
RAILROAD DAYS: The Ridgway Railroad Museum presents free train rides, guided auto tours and narrow-gauge history. Event is from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the museum, located on Railroad Avenue on the north side of the Ouray County Ranch History Museum at 321 Sherman St. in Ridgway. All events are free.
ART SHOW: Open house for photographer Susan Humphrey and historic Mesker storefront facades from noon – 4 p.m. at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum, 321 Sherman St.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
BANNED BOOK WEEK: First day of Banned Book Week at the Ouray Public Library. Scavenger hunt activity until Sept. 27. Visit https://ouray.colibraries.org/ for details.
MEETING: Woman’s Club of Ouray County, 5:30 p.m. Mighty Mini Horse Therapy Program, 448 Mary’s Road in Ridgway. All Ouray County women are welcome to attend. More information at womansclubouraycounty.org
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
CLASSIC MOVIE: “Rebel Without a Cause.” Tickets $5. 7 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 5-8 p.m. at the Western Hotel, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray.
SHERB TALKS: Ignite public speakers, 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. Free. Visit sherbino.org for more info.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
OPERA: Central City Opera presents “Opera on-the-Go: A Central City Showcase.” Tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. 7:30pm, Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
LIVE MUSIC: Sturtz album release show, 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. $20 advance tickets, $25 day of show. Tickets at sherbino.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
VOLUNTEER CLEANUP: Rollans Park, 9-11 a.m.
CHILDREN’S OPERA: Central City Opera presents “Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World.” Tickets $10 per person, includes complimentary popcorn and lemonade. 10:30 a.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
SEED SAVING CLASS: Seed saving with Yvette Henson, San Miguel Basin Colorado State University Extension office director. 10-11:30 a.m. Space is limited, registration required. Call 970-626-5252 or email ridgwaylibrary@yahoo.com to sign up.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
BEER FEST: San Juan Barrel Fest, 2-5 p.m. in Hartwell Park in Ridgway. For tickets and info visit sherbino.org.
RALLY THROUGH THE ALLEY: 1K fundraising event to support Weehawken and the Sherbino. 12:45-2 p.m. in Ridgway. Visit ridgway1k.com for more info.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
MEETING: Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., County Land Use building, 111 Mall Road, Ridgway. More information at ourayrepublicans.com.
LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 5-8 p.m. at the Western Hotel, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray.
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ONGOING EVENTS
FAC: Every Friday until Election Day, meet candidates from 5-7 p.m. at The Burro, 555 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Hosted by the Ouray County Democrats. For more info visit ouraycountydemocraticparty.com.
TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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.
LIVE MUSIC: Kate and DJ, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Kismet Cafe, 618 Clinton St. Ridgway.
ART SHOW: Ouray County Arts Association presents The Wednesday Women’s “Different Strokes for Different Folks” on display at the Wright Opera House, Sept. 20 –Oct. 30. 472 Main St. Ouray.
