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CALENDAR & EVENTS
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events
March 12, 2025
CALENDAR & EVENTS
March 13-29, 2025

THURSDAY MARCH 13

STORY AND CRAFT TIME: “Double Bass Blues” story and craft with Gina Wenger from 4-4:50 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

CULINARY CLUB: Learn to make scones with the Ouray Public Library, starting at 5:30 p.m. Sign up required and location TBD.

LIVE MUSIC: Illiterate Light, 8 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. $15 advance tickets at sherbino.org, $20 day-of show.

 

FRIDAY MARCH 14

GAME: Murder Mystery Dinner Party: Murder in Hollywoodland, 6:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Tickets $60 for speaking roles, $65 non-speaking roles at thewrightoperahouse.org.

 

SATURDAY MARCH 15

LIVE MUSIC: Mariee Siou with Donnie CoCo at 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $20 advance tickets at sherbino.org or $25 day of show.

LIVE MUSIC: “Stolen Seasons: The Musical” featuring Jack+Jill, based on author Joan Shapiro’s book. 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $10 students, $15 seniors, $20 advance adult at thewrightoperahouse.org or $25 day of show adult tickets. Includes catered dinner.

 

SATURDAY MARCH 15

GARDEN CLASS: “Top 25 Tips for a Successful Garden” free class from Chris Lance, local gardening expert. 10-11:30 a.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Sign up at the front desk or call 970-626-5252 to register.

 

SUNDAY MARCH 16

BOOK TALK & SIGNING: Ouray author Di Rushing discusses her memoir, “The Delta in the Rearview Mirror.” Doors open at 3:30 p.m., event starts at 4 p.m. Tickets $10.

The Sherbino Afternoon Spotlight Series feat. Di Rushing, 4 p.m. The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. $10 entry. Tickets at sherbino.org.

 

MONDAY MARCH 17

LIVE MUSIC: **CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS** The Wellermen at 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $30 advance tickets at sherbino.org or $35 day-of show.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 5:15-6:45 p.m. at The Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $10 cost. Register at tchnetwork.org.

 

TUESDAY MARCH 18

WATER MEETING: “State of the River” meeting with the Colorado River Water Conservation District. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., event is from 6-8 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Free dinner included, registration is required at sherbino.org.

MEETING: Woman’s Club of Ouray County monthly meeting, 1 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. Speakers: Maureen O’Driscoll and Aimee Vann will discuss the Ouray Public Library’s expansion plans. More information at womansclubouraycounty.org.

FILM CLUB: Discussion on “Harold and Maude” (rescheduled) from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. Sign up at the front desk.

 

WEDNESDAY MARCH 19

LIVE MUSIC: HAAS presented by the Ouray County Performing Arts Guild. 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 adults, $5 students at ocpag.org.

 

THURSDAY MARCH 20

SEWING CLASS: Free basic sewing class from 1-3 p.m. with available sewing machines at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Sign up required, call 970-626-5252 or visit front desk.

 

FRIDAY MARCH 21

MEETING AND DINNER: Free lasagna dinner and presentation about the Ouray Public Library’s expansion plans. 5-7 p.m. at the library, 320 Sixth Ave.

LIVE MUSIC: Easy Honey, 8 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $15 advance tickets at sherbino.org or $20 day-of show.

GAME: Music Bingo, free to attend. 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

 

MONDAY MARCH 24

STORYTIME: “Mommy and Me” storytime for parents and kids, 10:30 a.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

MEETING: Woman’s Club of Ouray County “WCOC After 5,” meeting at 5:30 p.m. All Ouray County women are welcome. Find more details at womansclubouraycounty.org.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 5:15-6:45 p.m. at The Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $10 cost. Register at tchnetwork.org.

 

TUESDAY MARCH 25

TECH TUESDAY: Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.

 

WEDNESDAY MARCH 26

FILM: “Wicked,” at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.

 

THURSDAY MARCH 27

FILM: “Americans with no Address,” 7 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Entry by donation. More info at sherbino.org.

BOOK CLUB: “Crying in H Mart,” discussion, 5-6 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

 

FRIDAY MARCH 28

FILM CLUB: Ridgway Film Club, Italian Neorealism, 7 p.m. The Decker Room, 675 St. in Ridgway. $10 drop in, $50 season pass. Visit ridgwayfilmclub.wordpress.com for more info.

 

SATURDAY MARCH 29

BURLESQUE SHOW: Snow Bunny Burlesque, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $25 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show. VIP tables also available.

 

ONGOING EVENTS

SENIOR LUNCH: Every Monday, with Neighbor to Neighbor, noon at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave. in Ouray. Transportation can be arranged. Call 970-325-4586 for more info.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every 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 every 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.

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.

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.

COMMUNITY MEDITATION NIGHT: Mindfulness meditation on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Decker Room, 675 Clinton St. Ridgway. Free, bring your own cushion. For more information email dylanhowell3@gmail.com.

SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB: Every Thursday from 3-4 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

MAH JONG: Play Mah Jong from 1-4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. All skill levels welcome.

WYLDLIFE CLUB: Wednesdays at 7:07 p.m., for middle school students, sponsored by Ouray County Young Life. Contact jessiewiest21@gmail.com for details.

 

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