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CALENDAR & EVENTS
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events
May 21, 2025
CALENDAR & EVENTS
May 22–June 5, 2025

THURSDAY MAY 22

WORKSHOP: “Overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities,” in economic resilience. 11 a.m. at the Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Community members, business owners welcome. Contact Ridgway Community Initiatives Facilitator Tera Wick for more info at twick@town.ridgway.co.us.

STORY & CRAFT TIME: “What will these Hands Make?” with Gina Wenger, 4-4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

FILM CLUB: “Psycho” 5:30 p.m. with the Ouray Public Library. Contact programsouraypl@gmail.com for more info.

 

FRIDAY, MAY 23

VOLUNTEER EVENT: Help plant flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 18510 Highway 550, and at 1 p.m. at Dallas Park Cemetery, 7690 Colorado Highway 62. Bring a hammer and a stake. Contact Patty Blackford with questions at 970-318-8891.

FILMS: 9th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour and benefit for the Uncompahgre River. From 5 – 9 p.m. at the Million Roadhouse, 373 Palomino Trail Suite A in Ridgway. Visit uncompahgrewatershed.org for more information.

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

ART SHOW: Ouray Student Art Show closing reception. Free to attend. 4-6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. in Hartwell Park, Ridgway. Visit ridgwayfarmersmarket.com for details.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

 

SATURDAY, MAY 24

LIVE MUSIC: The Faithful Barbershop Quartet, 7 p.m. at the Overlook at Ridgway State Park. Free, requires park admission.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

HANDS ON HISTORY: “Buckets of Milk” Hands on History from 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum, 321 Sherman St. in Ridgway. Free museum open house, make butter, dairy scavenger hunt and ice cream truck. Visit ocrhm.org for details.

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Ouray Hot Springs Pool, 2 p.m.

 

SUNDAY, MAY 25

SOFTBALL: Pick up softball practice, 5-8 p.m. at Fellin Park in Ouray. Contact parc@cityofouray.com for more info. League season starts June 3.

COMMUNITY-WIDE YARD SALE: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Visit minervawest.org for details.

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Three-on-three tournament, Ouray Hot Springs Pool, 2 p.m.

WOMEN’S HIKING GROUP: Meet other women hikers and explore the trails around Ouray. Meet at 9 a.m. behind the Ouray Visitor Center.

 

MONDAY MAY 26

LIVE MUSIC: Bobcat featuring Til Willis, live in the Tavern at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. 7 p.m., tickets $12 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org.

MEETING: Woman’s Club of Ouray County “WCOC After 5,” 5:30 p.m. Details at womansclubouraycounty.org.

 

TUESDAY MAY 27

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: “Aligning Development with Community Vision” online workshop at 11 a.m. Help focus community and economic development efforts for Ridgway. Visit tinyurl.com/RIDGWAY-FUSE for details and link.

 

THURSDAY MAY 29

PRESENTATION: “From the Himalayas to the World Stage: The Inspiring Journey of Pem Dorjee Sherpa.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m., event at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org or $10 day of show.

 

FRIDAY MAY 30

ART SHOW: The Ouray County Arts Association presents Natalie Heller’s “Chasing Shadows” on display from May 30–July 16 at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. in Hartwell Park, Ridgway. Visit ridgwayfarmersmarket.com for details.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

NATURE PROGRAM: “Honeybees and Bumblebees” by beekeeper Steve Manis, 7–8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center. Free.

 

SATURDAY MAY 31

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: Ridgway Pickleball Tournament, 9 a.m.– noon at the Ridgway Athletic Park. $10 per person, visit ridgwaypickleball.org for schedule, details and registration.

PET ADOPTION EVENT: Second Chance Humane Society adoption event at Ridgway State Park Marina, 10 a.m.– noon.

SUMMER FUN FEST: Used book sale and activities, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Visit ridgwaycolibrary.org for more details.

WEDNESDAY  JUNE 4

BINGO: Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. in Ouray, open to public. $10 for 10 games. Game starts at 7 p.m.

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

ADULT HIKING GROUP: Meet other hikers and explore the trails around Ouray. Meet at 9 a.m. behind the Ouray Visitor Center.

TUESDAY, JUNE 3

SOFTBALL: League starts. Tuesdays and Fridays, 5-8 p.m. at Fellin Park in Ouray. Email parc@cityofouray.com to find a team.

 

THURSDAY JUNE 5

CEMETERY TOUR: Dallas Park Cemetery tour with sexton Coleen McElroy, 10 a.m., 7690 Colorado Highway 62. $20 per person, RSVP to the Ouray County Museum at 970-325-4576.

MEETING: Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Ouray County Land Use building, 111 Mall Road in Ridgway. More information at ourayrepublicans.com.

LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air Music Series presents Dave Jordan & The NIA with Hooks & The Huckleberries. 6 p.m. at Fellin Park in Ouray, free.

 

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