THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
FILM FESTIVAL: 10th Annual Ridgway Independent Film Festival, Nov. 14-17. Festival pass $100. Thursday day passes are $30. Film blocks $20 each. For a full schedule visit ridgwayfestival.co.
CRAFT TIME: After school craft time featuring “Tar Beach” by Faith Ringgold and Gina Wenger. For elementary students, 4-4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
MEET THE FINALISTS: City administrator finalists reception, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
FILM FESTIVAL: 10th Annual Ridgway Independent Film Festival. Festival pass $100, Friday day pass $60. For a full schedule visit ridgwayfestival.co.
FREE FILM FEST TALK: “The New West on Film,” free talk with Dylan Howell at the Ridgway Independent Film Festival. Doors open at noon, talk starts at 1 p.m. at the Kiva Room at Chipeta Lodge, 304 S. Lena St.
BLOCK PARTY: Ridgway International Film Fest horse-themed art opening and block party. Free. Includes music, dancing, art battles, steampunk Bomber airplane by artist Sean Guerrero. 4 p.m. on Clinton Street from Cora to Laura.
FILM: “What Maisie Knew,” entry by donation, 6 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Q&A after with Dylan Howell. Part of the Ridgway International Film Fest.
GAME: Murder Mystery Dinner Party: Murder in the Roaring 20s. Tickets $60 for a speaking role, $65 for a non-speaking role. Ticket sales end at 9 p.m. on Nov. 11. Suitable for ages 13+. 6:30 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
THEATER: “Almost, Maine” play performed by Ouray School students. 7-9 p.m. at the Ouray School Abram Performing Arts Center, 400 Seventh Ave. $5.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
FILM FESTIVAL: 10th Annual Ridgway Independent Film Festival. Festival pass $100, Saturday day pass $40. For a full schedule visit ridgwayfestival.co.
ANIMATION WORKSHOP: Day 1 of Ridgway Film Fest free stop-motion animation workshop with award-winning animator Evan Curtis. From 1-3 p.m. at the Decker Room, 675 Clinton St., for kids grades 6-12. Register to attend online, email ridgwayfilmfest@gmail.com for more info.
DANCE: Zikr Dance Ensemble presented by Ouray County Performing Arts Guild. Tickets $25 adults, $5 students. 7:30 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
HOLIDAY EVENT: Spirit of the Season Bazaar and Talent Roundup, noon to 5 p.m. at the Ouray County Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Free.
THEATER: “Almost, Maine” play performed by Ouray School students. 7-9 p.m. at the Ouray School Abram Performing Arts Center, 400 Seventh Ave. $5.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
HOLIDAY EVENT: Spirit of the Season Bazaar and Talent Roundup, noon to 5 p.m. at the Ouray County Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Free.
FILM FESTIVAL: 10th Annual Ridgway Independent Film Festival. Festival pass $100, Sunday day pass $40. For a full schedule visit ridgwayfestival.co.
FILM DISCUSSION: “New West, New Voices, New Frontiers,” discussion at the Ridgway Independent Film Fest, free. 10 a.m. at the Kiva Room at Chipeta Lodge, 304 S. Lena St. Ridgway.
ANIMATION WORKSHOP: Day 2 of Ridgway Film Fest free stop-motion animation workshop with award-winning animator Evan Curtis. From 1-3 p.m. at the Decker Room, 675 Clinton St., for kids grades 6-12. Register to attend online, email ridgwayfilmfest@gmail.com for more info.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: 9 a.m.-noon at Ridgway Community Church, 685 W. Sherman St. Call 970-626-5692 for info or visit samaritanspurse.org for details.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
MEETING: Woman’s Club of Ouray County monthly meeting, 1 p.m. Ouray Community Center 320 Sixth Ave. Speaker: Peter O’Neil, Ouray Ice Park executive director. Details at womansclubouraycounty.org.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: 9 a.m.-noon at Ridgway Community Church, 685 W. Sherman St. Call 970-626-5692 for info or visit samaritanspurse.org for details.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
SENIOR GAME AFTERNOON: Board games and root beer floats presented by the City of Ouray and Neighbor to Neighbor. Free to attend. 1-3 p.m. at the Wright Opera House Community Room. R.S.V.P. to Amber at 970-325-4586.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: 9 a.m.-noon at Ridgway Community Church, 685 W. Sherman St. Call 970-626-5692 for info or visit samaritanspurse.org for details.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
FILM: Little Kid Flicks, favorite short films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival 6–7 p.m. The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $5/person. Tickets at sherbino.org.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: 9 a.m.-noon at Ridgway Community Church, 685 W. Sherman St. Call 970-626-5692 for info or visit samaritanspurse.org for details.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
LIVE MUSIC: The Western Slope Sirens: Gabrielle Louise, Emily Scott Robinson and Caitlin Cannon, 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. $15 advance tickets, $20 day of show. Tickets at sherbino.org.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: 9 a.m.-noon at Ridgway Community Church, 685 W. Sherman St. Call 970-626-5692 for info or visit samaritanspurse.org for details.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
LIVE MUSIC: Hunter James & The Titanic, 8 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $20 advance tickets, $25 day of show. Tickets at sherbino.org.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: 9 a.m.-noon at Ridgway Community Church, 685 W. Sherman St. Call 970-626-5692 for info or visit samaritanspurse.org for details.
SUNDAY, NOV. 24
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF: 9 a.m.-noon at Ridgway Community Church, 685 W. Sherman St. Call 970-626-5692 for info or visit samaritanspurse.org for details.
ONGOING EVENTS
FOOD DRIVE: “Stuff the Cruiser” food and cash donation drive, from Nov. 1-25. Non-perishable or frozen food accepted at Ouray City Hall, 320 Sixth Ave., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info or questions, contact Ouray Police Sgt. Justin Crandall at 970-325-7091.
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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