THURSDAY JUNE 26

LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air Music Series presents The Nightowls with The Hip Snacks. 6 p.m. at Fellin Park in Ouray. Free.
STORY AND CRAFT TIME: “The Tiny Seed” book and seed bomb activity, from 4-4:50 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. For all ages.

FRIDAY JUNE 27

TRUE GRIT TOUR: Free walking tour of True Grit film sites. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway.
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.
OURAY HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Tour with Jenny Hart from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Meet at the Ouray County Museum, 420 Sixth Ave. Space limited to 15 people, RSVP to the museum at 970-325-4576. $20 per person, $15 for members.
NATURE PROGRAM: “Birding on a Nature Walk” with Mike Campbell, 7–8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center, Dutch Charlie entrance. Free.
RIDGWAY FILM CLUB: 7:30 p.m. at the Decker Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

SATURDAY JUNE 28

FILM: Free screening of documentary “For the Record,” with discussion about local journalism with Ouray County Plaindealer staff, Emmy award-winning journalist Judy Muller and Laurie Ezzell Brown, publisher of the Canadian Record. Includes reception with light refreshments. Film starts at 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.
RIVERFEST: 17th Annual Ridgway RiverFest from noon to 5 p.m. at Rollans Park, 257 Sherman St. in Ridgway. Junk of the Unc competition at 2 p.m., live music by Joint Point at 2:30 p.m. Visit ridgwayriverfest.org for details and full schedule.
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: “Playing with Wool” from 11 a.m .– 3 p.m. at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum, 321 Sherman St. in Ridgway. All ages welcome, includes live sheep, details at ocrhm.org.
WILDFLOWER HIKE: Free guided hike with wildflower identification, meet at 9 a.m. at the Ouray Visitor Center, 1230 Main St. Register at cityofouray.com.
LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 6-9 p.m. at The Million Roadhouse, 373 Palomino Trail, Suite A in Ridgway.

SUNDAY JUNE 29

LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL: Fête de la Musique, free music from 4 p.m. – dusk at various locations in downtown Ridgway. Visit sherbino.org for details and music schedule.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: Featuring photographers Angela Moyer and Lars Leber, on display until July 25 at 610 Gallery, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
ADULT HIKING GROUP: Meet at 9 a.m. at the Ouray Visitor Center, 1230 Main St.

MONDAY JUNE 30

FILM: Help screen narrative short  films for the Ridgway Independent Film Fest, free, doors open at 7:30 p.m. and films start at 7:45 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
KIDS WRITING GROUP: “Color our World” writing contest group for kids ages 8-12, 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Bring writing materials.

TUESDAY JULY 1

EVENING OF HISTORY: “Bob Ford (the Man who Shot Jesse James) and his Miserable Ending in Creede” with Alan Todd, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. $5 or free to Ouray County Historical Society members. Visit ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org for more info.
KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM: 11 a.m.– noon, free lunch for kids under 18 at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. Must register by emailing ouraypl@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY JULY 2

TRUE GRIT TOUR: Free walking tour of True Grit film sites. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway.
BINGO: Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. in Ouray, open to public. $10 for 10 games. Game starts at 7 p.m.
MOVIE: “The Hateful Eight,” 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.

THURSDAY JULY 3

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.
CONCERT: Courthouse Blues Band and Smokin’ J’s perform at the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department benefit concert from 6–10 p.m. in Fellin Park in Ouray. $10 at the gate, ages 12 and under are free.

LIVE MUSIC: Ridgway Concert Series presents High Step Society with The Little Mercies. 6 p.m. at Hartwell Park in Ridgway. Free.

KIDS GARDEN CLUB: Youth garden club for ages 8-18, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

FRIDAY JULY 4

RACE: Fourth of July OURAYCE, 10k registration begins at 7 a.m. at City Hall, 320 Sixth Ave., Ouray. $15 advance at ultrasignup.com, $20 day of race.
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: Fourth of July parade down Main Street, Ouray, 10-11 a.m. including flyover by Colorado Air National Guard, between 10:30-10:45 a.m.
KIDS GAMES: Fourth of July kids games with the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department at Fellin Park, Ouray, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
WATERFIGHTS: Ouray Fourth of July water fights at Sixth Avenue and Main Street, 2–4 p.m.
EVENING PARADE/FIREWORKS: Ouray Main Street Fourth of July Jeep Light Parade, 9 p.m. followed by fireworks, weather permitting.
TRUE GRIT TOUR: Free walking tour of True Grit film sites. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway.
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.
ART WALK: First Friday Art Walk, from 5–8 p.m. in downtown Ridgway. Visit ridgway-fuse.org for more details.
LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 5-9 p.m. at The Smokehouse, 1700 Main St. in Ouray.

SATURDAY JULY 5

ARCHERY: Learn beginning archery, 9–11 a.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center. Free.
GEOLOGY PROGRAM: “Geology of Ouray County” with John Mitchell, 7–8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center.
TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, from 4-8 p.m. at The Western Hotel, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray.
LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Ouray Public Library annual book sale, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave.

SUNDAY JULY 6

LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Ouray Public Library annual book sale, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave.

MONDAY JULY 7

TRUE GRIT TOUR: Free walking tour of True Grit film sites. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway.

TUESDAY JULY 8

EVENING OF HISTORY: “Theodore Roosevelt and the American West” with Andrew Gulliford, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. $5 or free to Ouray County Historical Society members. Visit ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org for more info.
TECH TUESDAY: Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
KIDS SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM: 11 a.m.– noon, free lunch for kids under 18 at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. Must register by emailing ouraypl@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY JULY 9

TRUE GRIT TOUR: Free walking tour of True Grit film sites. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway.
BINGO: Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. in Ouray, open to public. $10 for 10 games. Game starts at 7 p.m.
MOVIE: “Inside Out 2,” 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.

THURSDAY JULY 10

PAINTING ON CANVAS: Activity for tweens and teens from 3:30-4:30 at the Ridgway Public Library, 200 Charles St. Supplies provided. Please sign up at the library or call 970-626-5252.

ONGOING EVENTS

BINGO: Every Wednesday at the Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Public welcome.
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 Saturday, 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.
ART SHOW: Ouray County Arts Association presents Natalie Heller’s “Chasing Shadows” at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Free.
ART SHOW: Nancy Donovan and Carmella Wilson’s “La Vida Locale,” at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. until July 10.

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