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CALENDAR & EVENTS
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events, Feature
October 2, 2024
Oct. 3-17, 2024
CALENDAR & EVENTS

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.

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

FARMERS MARKET: Ridgway Farmers Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Hartwell Park.

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

DANCE: TanzTheater: Until the Grave, 7:30 p.m. showtime at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Entry by donation. More info at sherbino.org.

MUSIC BINGO: 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Free.

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

RESERVOIR CLEANUP: Ridgway Reservoir volunteer cleanup with the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership, from 9 a.m.-noon at Ridgway State Park. Meet inside the Dutch Charlie entrance at the marina boat ramp. Sign up at uncompahgrewatershed.org and receive more details.

THEATER: “Little Rascals” presented by Minerva West Youth Theater. Two shows – one at 2 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. at Ridgway Elementary School, 1115 Clinton St. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students at minervawest.org/youththeater. Cash-only tickets available 30 mins. before the show.

DANCE: TanzTheater: Until the Grave, 7:30 p.m. showtime at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Entry by donation. More info at sherbino.org.

 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

HOME TOUR: Home Trust of Ouray County third annual home tour, from 1-4 p.m. Tour four homes in the Ridgway area. $75 per ticket. Visit bit.ly/HomeTour24 for tickets or call 970-708-9576 for details.

THEATER: “Little Rascals” presented by Minerva West Youth Theater. 2 p.m. at Ridgway Elementary School, 1115 Clinton St. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students at minervawest.org/youththeater. Cash-only tickets available 30 mins. before the show.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave. in Ouray. Bring animals for a blessing from the priest. 10:30 a.m. during the indoor service and 11:30 a.m. on the lawn after the service. All are welcome to participate.

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

BOOK CLUB: “American Dirt” discussion from 5-6 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

VETERANS’ COFFEE: 10 a.m.–noon at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. More info at sherbino.org.

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

MEETING: Ouray County Republican Women meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House Community Room, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Contact Patty Blackford with questions at 970-318-8891.

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

LITERARY LIVING ROOM: Jamie LaRue, author of “On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the U.S.” Doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Free.

SOCIAL HOUR: FUSE social hour, includes food, drinks and short film from upcoming Ridgway Independent Film Fest. 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. Ridgway.

PRAYER SERVICE: Taizé Prayer Service, 6 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave. in Ouray. All are welcome.

LIVE RADIO THEATER: Kansas City’s Open House Theatricals performs “Sorry, Wrong Number.” Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of, $12 seniors, $10 students. Tickets and more info at wrightoperahouse.org.

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

FARMERS MARKET: Last Ridgway Farmers Market of 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Hartwell Park.

LIVE MUSIC: Fellow Pynins, 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $20 advance tickets, $25 day of show. Tickets at sherbino.org.

LIVE RADIO THEATER: Kansas City’s Open House Theatricals performs “Sorry, Wrong Number.” Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of, $12 seniors, $10 students. Tickets and more info at wrightoperahouse.org.

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

VOLUNTEER DAY: Help beautify the Uncompahgre River Gorge with the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership and the Ouray Ice Park at the Seventh Annual Love Your Gorge event, from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Includes lunch and a tour. Sign up at uncompahgrewatershed.org.

FILM: “Undivide Us,” 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Entry by donation. More info at sherbino.org.

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15

MEETING: Woman’s Club of Ouray County monthly meeting, 1 p.m. Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave. Speaker and details at womansclubouraycounty.org.

STORY AND CRAFT TIME: From 4-5 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, from 5-8 p.m. at the Great White Buffalo Bar at the Chipeta Lodge. 304 S. Lena St. in Ridgway.

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 5-8 p.m. at the Western Hotel, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray.

FILM CLUB: Ouray County Public Library Film Club, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 400 Seventh Ave.

CANDIDATES FORUM: Nonpartisan candidate forum presented by the Woman’s Club of Ouray County and the Ouray County Plaindealer, 6:30 p.m. in the Massard Room at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. Including county commissioner candidates Lynn Padgett and Michael Perkovich as well as a state ballot issue presentation from the League of Women Voters of the Uncompahgre Valley.

FILM: “Calm Beneath Castles” at 7:30 p.m. The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $10. Tickets at sherbino.org.

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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.

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