THURSDAY AUGUST 28
Heather and Douglas live music, 7 p.m. at The Courtyard at 610, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Entrance through the alley on Cora Street. Tickets $15 in advance at sherbino.org or $20 day of show.
Fifth annual North Cora Block Party, 5:30 p.m. on North Cora Street between Railroad and Roundhouse streets. Free. Live music from Blessing ‘Bled’ Chimanga and Organtic. For more info contact lance@forgework.com.
FRIDAY AUGUST 29
True Grit walking tour of 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.
Locals’ night with karaoke, 6:30 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Free.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
“Mountain Search and Rescue” presentation by Ouray Mountain Rescue Team member Sean Hart. 7–8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center, Dutch Charlie entrance. Free.
SATURDAY AUGUST 30
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
San Juan Mountains Disc Golf Tournament, hosted by Top of the Pines Basket Cases. Register at discgolfscene.com.
Group hike to the West Gold Hill Dinosaur Tracksite, meet at 9 a.m. at the Silvershield Trailhead in Ouray, prepared for a steep, two-hour hike. Register at cityofouray.com, contact seanhart@cityofouray.com for more info.
Barbershop quartet live music performance, free, from 7-8 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Dutch Charlie Entrance at the Overlook.
SUNDAY AUGUST 31
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.
Music & Makers Fest, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. in Fellin Park in Ouray, presented by Ouray Made and the Ouray County Performing Arts Guild. Visit ouraymade.net for more info.
Smackdown Chili Cookoff hosted by the Ouray County Woman’s Club, from noon-2 p.m. at Fellin Park. $12 to sample all entries. Winners announced at 3:30 p.m.
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1
Ouray County Rodeo Labor Day Parade, 10 a.m. on Sherman Street by Hartwell Park in Ridgway.
Ouray County Rodeo, gates open at 11 a.m. Rodeo starts at noon at the Ouray County Fairgrounds, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Adults $15, free admission for military personnel with ID and for children ages 5 and under. Visit ouraycountyrodeo.com for more info and tickets.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2
“Between Peaks & Valleys” by artist Kylee Firlit, on display until Sept. 26 at 610 Gallery, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
Intro to pickleball for beginners, 9 – 10:30 a.m. at Ridgway Athletic Park. $10 for public, free for members of Ridgway Pickleball club. Register at ridgwaypickleball.org.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3
Avid Dance, presented by the Ouray County Performing Arts Guild. 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Advance tickets $25 at ocpag.org, $5 for students.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4
Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Ridgway Christian Center, 120 Redcliff Dr. More information at ourayrepublicans.com.
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.
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 SEPTEMBER 5
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.
Opening reception for Christina Bonatti’s “Timeless Treasures” art show, from 4-6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. On display until Oct. 22.
First Friday Art Walk, from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Ridgway. Visit ridgway-fuse.org for more details.
Art reception for Kylee Firlit’s “Between Peaks & Valleys,” 5 – 7 p.m. at the 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. Ridgway. Free to attend, drinks and light snacks provided.
Ridgway Space to Create Microgrid and Resilience Hub ribbon-cutting and open house, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St.
Live music with Bonnie Stewart, 5-7 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Free.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6
“Jeeping Red Mountain’s History” tour with Scott Hughes and Jenny Hart. Tour is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., participants will need to bring lunch and snacks and meet at the museum, 420 Sixth Ave. in Ouray. Space limited, register with the museum at 970-325-4576. $125 per person, $100 for members.
52nd Annual Imogene Pass Run from Ouray to Telluride, details at runsignup.com.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9
Storytime with Susan for elementary-aged children, 4-4:30 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
Veterans’ coffee with Welcome Home Alliance, 10 a.m.– noon at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Free.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10
“Matilda” film, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
“The History & Future of America’s Public Land,” with Walt Dabney, retired National Park Service superintendent, chief ranger and director of Texas State Parks. From 7-9 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Tickets $15 day of show, $10 in advance at sherbino.org.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11
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 SEPTEMBER 12
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.
Music bingo, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Free.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14
Novel discussion, Sunday Afternoon Spotlight Series with author Judy Fairchild, 3:30–6 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Advance tickets $10 at sherbino.org, $15 day of show.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16
Woman’s Club of Ouray County meeting, 1 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. Details at womansclubouraycounty.org.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17
“School of Rock” movie, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
Ouray Public Library Culinary Club, adults can learn to make gumbo from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center San Juan Room, 320 Sixth Ave. Signup required at programsouraypl@gmail.com.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
Story and craft time for elementary-aged children, 4-4:30 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
Live music with Bruce Hayes, 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. at The Courtyard at 610, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Entrance through the alley on Cora Street $15 advance tickets at sherbino.org, $20 day of show.
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. For more info contact ridgwaylibrary@yahoo.com.
MAH JONG: Play Mah Jong from 1-4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. All skill levels welcome.
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. every Thursday at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins 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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