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.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19
Third Annual San Juan Slam Tournament at the Ridgway Athletic Park, at Chipeta Drive and County Road 23 in Ridgway. Free, public welcome. Women’s doubles starts at 9 a.m. For full schedule and details visit ridgwaypickleball.org.
Live music – Dead Floyd, a Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd tribute band. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Tickets $20 advance at sherbino.org, $25 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.
Library awards reception, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20
Third Annual San Juan Slam Tournament at the Ridgway Athletic Park, at Chipeta Drive and County Road 23 in Ridgway. Free, public welcome. Mixed doubles starts at 9 a.m. For full schedule and details visit ridgwaypickleball.org.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Retro video game tournament, featuring Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $10 advance at thewrightoperahouse.org or $15 day of show.
“Survival Games: Fun Ways NOT to Die,” hands-on safety fair with family-friendly interactive obstacle safety challenges and rescue demonstrations hosted by Ouray County EMS, free, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ouray County Fairgrounds, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway.
“My Old Horse Gus” with Alice Billings, 8:30 a.m., Breakfast forum at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena in Ridgway. Free.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21
Third Annual San Juan Slam Tournament at the Ridgway Athletic Park, at Chipeta Drive and County Road 23 in Ridgway. Free, public welcome. Men’s doubles starts at 9 a.m. For full schedule and details visit ridgwaypickleball.org.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23
Adult craft night, bedazzle your favorite book with the Ouray Public Library from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Ouray Community Center San Juan Room, 320 Sixth Ave. Signup required at programsouraypl@gmail.com.
“Hola Cine!” kids films from the New York International Children’s Film Fest on Tour, for ages 8+, from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Tickets $8 per person.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24
“Ten Things I Hate About You” movie, 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
Senior lunch with Neighbor to Neighbor, noon at Ridgway Community Church, 685 Sherman St., Ridgway. Transportation can be arranged. Call 970-325-4586 for more info.
Community book study, “The Rhineland Mystics: An Anthology” and “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr (participants choose one). Book discussions at 4:30 p.m., free soup at 6 p.m. at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway. Call 970-626-5803 for more info.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25
38th Annual Jeep Jamboree in Ouray, visit jeepjamboreeusa.com for details.
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
Ignite Ridgway! Lightning talks from locals, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Entry by donation.
Leaf-peeping driving tour, meet at 8 a.m. at the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26
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.
38th Annual Jeep Jamboree in Ouray, visit jeepjamboreeusa.com for details.
“The Big Lebowski” movie, 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
Book club, “The Ride of Her Life” by Elizabeth Letts, 5-6 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Ouray County Railroad Days, free rides, open house from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. Visit ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org for details.
“Working with Leather” hands on history, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum, 321 Sherman St. in Ridgway. For all ages, includes museum open house. Visit ocrhm.org for more info.
38th Annual Jeep Jamboree in Ouray, visit jeepjamboreeusa.com for details.
Trivia night, 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Free.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28
Ouray County Railroad Days, free rides, open house from 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. Visit ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org for details.
Free concert and ice cream sundaes with Katy, Mike & Friends, 4 p.m. at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1
Community book study, “The Rhineland Mystics: An Anthology” and “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr (participants choose one). Book discussions at 4:30 p.m., free soup at 6 p.m. at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway. Call 970-626-5803 for more info.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 2
Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Ridgway Christian Center, 120 Redcliff Dr. More information at ourayrepublicans.com.
Great Halloween Costume Swap, 4-5 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. Costume donations welcome.
“An Unforgettable Evening with Adventure Writer Kevin Fedarko author of ‘A Walk in the Park.'” Check sherbino.org for tickets and details.
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 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
Ouray County Arts Association presents Chris Bonatti’s “Timeless Treasures” at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Gallery hours 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tues. – Thurs. On display until Oct. 22.
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