THURSDAY OCTOBER 2
Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Twin Peaks Hot Springs Riverside breakfast room, 124 Third St. in Ouray. 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 Intimate Evening with Adventure Writer Kevin Fedarko author of ‘A Walk in the Park.'” Doors open at 6:30 p.m., talk starts at 7 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. $28 tickets in advance at sherbino.org.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 3
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.
First Friday Art Walk, from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Ridgway. Visit ridgway-fuse.org for more details.
Free live music during First Friday Art Walk, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
UpstART presents “An Iliad” by Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson, 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.
“Celestial Wanderings & Starry Nights” art opening, 5-7 p.m. at the 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway, free.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 4
“Charlie Brown and Friends” presented by Minerva West Youth Theatre, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows at Ridgway Elementary School, 1115 Clinton St. Tickets and information available at minervawest.org.
UpstART presents “An Iliad” by Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson, 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.
Ridgway Car/Rail Show, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 Railroad Ave. Live music, free train rides. Visit ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org for details.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 5
“Charlie Brown and Friends” presented by Minerva West Youth Theatre, 2 p.m. at Ridgway Elementary School, 1115 Clinton St. Tickets and information available at minervawest.org.
UpstART presents “An Iliad” by Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson, 4 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.
Ridgway 1k Rally thru the Alley, check-in begins at 12:15 p.m. in the Old Schoolhouse parking lot at 1074 Sherman St. Race starts at 12:45 p.m. Advance tickets $30 for adults and $10 for kids age 13+ at sherbino.org. Tickets $35 day of event for adults, kids under 13 accompanied by adults are free.
San Juan Barrel Fest with live music from Bonewagon, 2 p.m. at Hartwell Park in Ridgway. Tasting tickets $30 per person in advance at sherbino.org, $35 for tickets at event.
MONDAY OCTOBER 6
UpstART presents “An Iliad” by Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson, 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.
Banned Book Week scavenger hunt, visit the Ouray Public Library at 320 Sixth Ave. in Ouray for instructions.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8
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.
Sherbino Writers Room: Sketch Comedy Writing, Doors open at 7:15 p.m., event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Visit sherbino.org for details.
Ouray County Republican Women meeting, noon at the Twin Peaks Hot Springs Riverside Resort breakfast room, 124 Third Ave. in Ouray. Bring a potluck dish. Contact Patty Blackford with questions, 970-318-8891.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 10
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.
Banned Book Week Trivia Night, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center with the Ouray Public Library.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 11
8th Annual Love Your Gorge volunteer day at the Uncompahgre River Gorge, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Includes free lunch for volunteers. Details, schedule and sign up at uncompahgrewatershed.org.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 12
“Nonviolent Actions to Stop Authoritarianism” workshop, presented by the Ridgway Ouray Community Council (ROCC), 4–6 p.m. at the Old Firehouse, 185 N. Lena St., Ridgway. Free. To reserve a spot, email ROCCnRiver@gmail.com.
MONDAY OCTOBER 13
Great Old Broads for Wilderness meeting, 1-3 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Bring paper or a journal and colored pencils for a nature journaling activity. Email northernsanjuan@greatoldbroads.org for more info or questions.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 14
Veterans coffee, free coffee for veterans with Welcome Home Alliance, 10 a.m.–noon at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
Story and craft time for elementary students, 4-4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15
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 16
“Death of a Salesman” presented by Minerva West at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Information and tickets at minervawest.org.
Brubeck Brothers Jazz Quartet, 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Tickets at ocpag.org.
Ridgway Independent Film Festival, visit ridgwayfestival.co for full schedule and details. Festival pass $120, single film and day passes available.
Puppet shows with Judy for elementary aged students, starting at 11:50 a.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
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.
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,” open to the public at the Tavern at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Gallery hours 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tues. – Thurs. On display until Oct. 22.
Read a book, get a pumpkin until Oct. 31 at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. in Ouray.
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