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.

Friday, December 5

Noel Night in Ridgway, including Christmas tree lighting with carolers in Hartwell Park at 5 p.m., parade starts at Hartwell Park at 5:15 p.m.

Holiday train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum (weather permitting) and living nativity scene at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum from 6-8 p.m.

Noel Night photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, outside Heritage Building patio at 615 Clinton St. in Ridgway, from 6:15-7:15 p.m.

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 menu: Spaghetti with flavored syrups, marshmallows and s’mores Pop-Tarts.

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.

Friday, December 12

Ridgway Film Club screening, starts at 7 p.m. in The Decker Room at Space to Create, 675 Clinton St. Free. Visit ridgwayfilmclub. wordpress.com for more details.

Easy Jim, music of the Grateful Dead from the Gunnison Valley. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Tickets $25 in advance at sherbino.org or $28 day of show

Sunday, December 14

Ugly Sweater Local Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Prizes for worst-dressed.

Monday, December 15

“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.

“A Polar Express” movie, tickets $5, 6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

Tuesday, December 16

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” movie, tickets $5, 6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

Women’s Club of Ouray County meeting, 1 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Fifth Ave. Christmas sing-along and cookie tins for homebound individuals. Details at womensclubouraycounty. org.

Wednesday, December 17

“Nightmare Before Christmas” movie, tickets $5, 6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

“A Christmas Carol” unscripted Play-Does improv show, 7 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Tickets $10.

Thursday, December 18

“Muppet Christmas Carol” movie, tickets $5, 6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

After-school craft time for elementary-aged students featuring watercolor ornaments, cards and bookmarks from 4–4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

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, 970318-6966.

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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