THURSDAY AUGUST 7
Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Ridgway Christian Center, 120 Redcliff Dr. More information at ourayrepublicans.com.
Farmers market, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. in Hartwell Park, Ridgway. Market is on Thursday this week due to the Ridgway Rendezvous. Visit ridgwayfarmersmarket.com for details.
FRIDAY AUGUST 8
True Grit film sites free walking tour. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway.
Ouray history walking 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.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
“Shavano Valley Petroglyphs” presentation with Kellie Carroll, 5–6:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center. Free.
“Donald Brown: Early San Juan Prospector or Lunatic?” presentation with Prof. Jeff Snowbarger, 10 a.m. at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway.
Storytime with Sadie, 11-11:30 a.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. For all ages.
Ouray County Fair livestock shows at the Ouray County Fairgrounds and 4-H Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. 9 a.m. swine show, 10 a.m. poultry show, 11 a.m. sheep and goat show, 3 p.m. beef show. Open to the public.
SATURDAY AUGUST 9
“Red Mountain’s History” hike with Scott Hughes and Jenny Hart. Corkscrew Turntable hike, meet at the Ouray County Museum, 420 Sixth Ave. in Ouray at 9 a.m. to carpool. RSVP to the museum at 970-325-4576. $20 per person, $15 members.
40th Annual Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and Crafts Festival, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in Hartwell Park. For more details visit ridgwayrendezvous.com.
EV “ride and drive” event, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. Free iced coffee, test drives of electric vehicles.
Pancake breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department, 251 N. Railroad St. $10 adults, $5 kids, $25 family.
“NEWORLD” multimedia photography exhibition from photographer Joseph Sohm, narrated by William Shatner. 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $15 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org, $20 day of show, $5 students.
“Insects and Habitat” nature program, 9–11 a.m. at the Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Pond at Ridgway State Park. Free.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Friends of Ridgway Library used book sale, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
Ouray County Fair livestock show and sale, Ouray County 4-H Center and Fairgrounds, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. 12:30 p.m. Round Robin showmanship competition, 1 p.m. Lil’ Wranglers Show followed by livestock auction, open to public.
Adult Hiking Group: Meet at 9 a.m. behind the Ouray Visitor Center. Meet other hikers and explore the trails around Ouray. Contact seanhart@cityofouray.com or 970-318-1008 for more info.
Geology Tour of Ouray: Learn about the fascinating geology of Ouray with a local expert geologist. Meet at 9 a.m. behind the Ouray Visitor Center. Register at cityofouray.com.
SUNDAY AUGUST 10
40th Annual Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and Crafts Festival, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in Hartwell Park. For more details visit ridgwayrendezvous.com.
Pancake breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department, 251 N. Railroad St. $10 adults, $5 kids, $25 family.
Humans Anonymous, five-week discussion on history and practices of 12-step recovery programs. From 4-5 p.m. at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. Ridgway.
TUESDAY AUGUST 12
Ouray Public Library summer reading program park day. Includes barbecue, activities and free books. All ages welcome, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Fellin Park.
Youth Pickleball Clinic, 10-11 a.m. Youth ages 6-13 welcome, must register to participate. Registration and details at ridgwaypickleball.org.
Veterans Coffee, 10 a.m. – noon at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. More info at sherbino.org.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13
Bingo, Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. in Ouray, open to public. $10 for 10 games. Game starts at 7 p.m.
Ouray County Republican Women meeting, 6 p.m. at 6085 County Road 23 in Ridgway. Bring a potluck dish to share. Contact Patty Blackford at 970-318-8891 for info.
Ouray Public Library culinary club: gluten-free orange chicken and rice. Cooking activity is for adults, 5:30 p.m. in the San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. Registration required via email to programsouraypl@gmail.com.
THURSDAY AUGUST 14
“Midsummer Night’s Dream” burlesque show, for ages 18+. 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $30 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $35 day of show.
“Midsummer Day Dream” aerial student showcase, 3 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $10 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $15 day of show.
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
FRIDAY AUGUST 15
True Grit free walking tour of film sites. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway.
Ouray history walking 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.
“Midsummer Night’s Dream” burlesque show, for ages 18+. 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $30 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $35 day of show.
Farmers market, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. in Hartwell Park, Ridgway. Visit ridgwayfarmersmarket.com for details.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
“Birds of Ridgway State Park” nature program with Mike Campbell, 7–8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center. Free.
“Pride” film from the New York International Children’s Film Fest on Tour, for ages 10+, 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. $8/person. Tickets at sherbino.org.
SATURDAY AUGUST 16
“Let’s go fishing,” 9–11 a.m. at the Pa-Co-Chu-Puk ponds at Ridgway State Park. Free.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Mt. Sneffels Education Foundation Half-Marathon, 10k and kids’ fun run, 7 a.m.–noon. Half-marathon starts in Ouray and finishes in Ridgway. Visit mtsneffelsmarathon.com for details and registration.
5th Annual Ouray County Pride, block party for all ages, 4-7 p.m. on Clinton Street in Ridgway. Schedule TBD.
Ouray County Pride after-party for ages 18+, 8 p.m. – midnight at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $20 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $25 day of show.
Ouray County Pride after-party for ages 12-18, 7:30-10 p.m. at Voyager Youth Program, 280 N. Cora St. in Ridgway. Free.
Colorado Airstream Club rally and open house, Airstream trailers open to the public from 9:30 a.m.– noon in the field north of the Ouray County Ranch History Museum and the Ridgway Railroad Museum on Railroad Street. For more information visit airstreamclub.org/colorado.
TUESDAY AUGUST 19
42nd Annual San Juan Chamber Music Festival, dinner and concert at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550. Dinner at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. for concert only. See ocpag.org for schedule and tickets.
Story and craft time with Sadie, from 4-4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. For all ages.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20
“Legends of the West” dinner theater presented by Minerva West Theatre Company, at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Tickets and information at minervawest.org.
42nd Annual San Juan Chamber Music Festival, Ulysses Quartet rooftop concert. 6 p.m. on top of Citizens State Bank in Ouray. See ocpag.org for schedule and tickets.
Bingo at the Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. in Ouray, open to public. $10 for 10 games. Game starts at 7 p.m.
“Strange World” movie, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
Sketch Comedy Writing with the Sherbino Writers Room, 7 – 9 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Free to attend. More info at sherbino.org.
THURSDAY AUGUST 21
42nd Annual San Juan Chamber Music Festival, evening salon concert at a private home, must purchase tickets in advance at ocpag.org.
“Legends of the West” dinner theater presented by Minerva West Theatre Company, at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Tickets and information at minervawest.org.
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
Music bingo, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Free.
Archery for ages 10-18 at the Ridgway Public Library’s summer program. From 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sign up at the library.
Ouray Public Library book club, “The Chelsea Girls,” from 5-6 p.m. at the library, 320 Sixth Ave.
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.
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.
“Dos Maestras de Arte” show from Nancy Donegan and Erin Piotkowski, on display until Sept. 3 at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.
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