Thursday, January 8
Sewing class: Mug Rugs, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Sign up at the front desk.
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs Sunshine Room, 50 Third Ave. in Ouray.
Friday, January 9
All-in Ice Fest, from Jan. 9-11, visit allinicefest.com for complete schedule, registration and details.
San Juan Skijoring, 10:30 a.m. novice and snowboard lite competition, 6 p.m. slope style and open ski division competition at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. Visit sanjuanskijoring.com for tickets and details.
Saturday, January 10
San Juan Skijoring, 10:30 a.m. juniors, snowboarding, twisted switch and sport competitions at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. Open pro competition with gap jump is at 2 p.m. Visit sanjuanskijoring.com for tickets and details.
“The Librarians” documentary screening, free to attend but donations accepted for library. Doors open at 6 p.m., film starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.
After-party featuring DJ Night Nurse following the film.
All-in Ice Fest, from Jan. 9-11, visit allinicefest.com for complete schedule, registration and details.
Sunday, January 11
San Juan Skijoring, 10:30 a.m. juniors, snowboarding, twisted switch, slope style and sport competitions at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. Open pro competition with gap jump is at 2 p.m. Visit sanjuanskijoring.com for tickets and details.
All-in Ice Fest, from Jan. 9-11, visit allinicefest.com for complete schedule, registration and details.
Tuesday, January 13
Reading group focused on author Hannah Arendt, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Call 412-477-8261 or email pharroldret@gmail.com for more info.
Veterans coffee, free coffee for veterans with Welcome Home Alliance, 10 a.m.–noon at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
Wednesday, January 14
“Happy Feet” movie, tickets $5, movie starts at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.
Thursday, January 15
Community book club, noon-1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library. Bring lunch and discuss “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy.
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
Sewing class: Mug Rugs, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Sign up at the front desk.
Friday, January 16
Music Bingo, free to play, starts at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.
Saturday, January 17
Beginner avalanche skills and beacon clinic with the city of Ouray’s parks and recreation department, noon-2 p.m. at Crystal Lake. $20 per person. For more info and to register email seanhart@ cityofouray.com or call 970-318-1003.
The Fretliners live music, 7 p.m. show at the Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Tickets $30 in advance at sherbino.org or $35 day of show.
Breakfast forum, “Marble and its mine demise” with Alan Todd, 8:30 a.m. at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St.
Ridgway. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, January 18
Nordic Ski Clinic at Ironton, 10 a.m.–noon with the city of Ouray’s Parks and Recreation program. $15 per person, email seanhart@cityofouray.com or call 970-318-1003 to register.
Ouray County Wellness Palooza at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. Provider mingle from noon-1 p.m., public welcome from 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20
2025 Sundance Short Films on Tour, includes seven short films. Screening is from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Tickets $10 in advance at sherbino.org or $12 at doors.
Book club for adults: “Migrations” by Charlotte McConaghy. 5 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
Pizza lunch and board games for teens, 12:30-1:30 p.m. with the Ouray Public Library at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave.
Thursday, January 22
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
Film club: “Famous Last Words” with the Ouray Public Library. Film starts at 5:30 p.m. email programsouraypl@gmail.com for location information.
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.
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.
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