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Calendar & Events
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events, Feature
November 26, 2025
Calendar & Events
Nov. 27-Dec. 11, 2025

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28

Community potluck, 5 p.m. in the Decker Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Bring a dish to share or take what you need, donations accepted for Feeding America. For more info call Tera at 970-901-1046.

 

MONDAY DECEMBER 1

“Facing the Mourning” grief support group, 4-6 p.m. at Paws for Art Gallery, 140 N. Railroad Ave. in Ridgway. $25 cost. Register at tchnetwork.org.

 

TUESDAY DECEMBER 2

Story and craft time featuring snowflakes for elementary-aged students, 4-4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

 

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3

Library patron and volunteer appreciation party, 4–6 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. Includes games, snacks, gingerbread house kits, hot cocoa. Reading Chair auction winners will be announced. Visit ouraylibraryfoundation.org for more info.

“Love, Actually” film, $5 tickets, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

Sherbino Writer’s Room free sketch comedy writing workshop, 7-8:30 p.m. at 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

 

THURSDAY DECEMBER 4

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.

“AND: The Tiny Word that can Radically Transform Your Life” book talk with Ouray author Bree Rosenblum, free admission, 6-8 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. Book sales support Ouray Public Library expansion project.

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 DECEMBER 5

Noel Night, from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Ridgway. Christmas tree lighting in Hartwell Park, caroling Santa visits. Times TBD.

Graham Good & the Painters live music, free/entry by donation, from 8:30-10 p.m. at The Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

 

SATURDAY DECEMBER 6

Yule Day in Ouray, from 10 a.m.– 9 p.m. downtown. Yule Tide Bingo for adults and Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. at the Ouray Visitor Center. Christmas Market from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. in Centennial Park (next to the Elks Lodge). Visit visitouray.com for more details.

Yuletide craft time for kids with Voyager Youth Services, 3-5 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

Ouray Yule Day Parade, 5:30 p.m. on Main Street in Ouray.

Ouray Christmas Tree lighting, 6:15 p.m. at Centennial Park (next to the Elks Lodge), right after the parade.

“Elf” more-than-a-movie event, tickets $8, starts at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Includes Buddy the Elf’s special menu.

Storytime and photos with Mrs. Claus, 1 p.m. and again from 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. (after the parade) at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Free.

Free cookie decorating and letters to Santa for kids, from 1-3 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

 

MONDAY DECEMBER 8

“Facing the Mourning” grief support group, 4-6 p.m. at Paws for Art Gallery, 140 N. Railroad Ave. in Ridgway. $25 cost. Register at tchnetwork.org.

 

TUESDAY DECEMBER 9

Adult craft night with the Ouray Public Library, featuring holiday quilted ornaments, starting at 5:10 p.m. at 320 Sixth Ave. RSVP with programsouraypl@gmail.com, free.

Veterans’ coffee with Welcome Home Alliance, 10 a.m.– noon at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Free.

 

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10

“A Christmas Story” movie, Tickets $5, 6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

 

THURSDAY DECEMBER 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.

 

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.

SISTERS OF SOBRIETY AA MEETING: Every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

QI GONG PRACTICE: Mondays, 9-10 a.m. in the Decker Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Donations accepted. Call Susie Meade at 970-708-1919 for more info.

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 1-2 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.

YOUTH CHESS CLUB: Every Monday from 3-5 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

HOMEWORK HOURS: Every Monday from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

LEGO CLUB: Every Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

 

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