Thursday, March 12
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
“Mountains of the Moon: A Chris Benchetler Film Experience,” doors open at 7 p.m., film starts at 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Tickets $15 at sherbino.org.
Friday, March 13
Community soup dinner with the Ouray Public Library, 5-7 p.m. in the Ouray Community Center Massard Room, 320 Sixth Ave. in Ouray. Donations accepted for expansion project.
“Kaleidoscope” art opening reception for artists Susan Clark, Anita Winter and Susan Thiele, from 4-6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Refreshments provided.
Saturday, March 14
Opening reception for art exhibition featuring the Black Canyon Artists at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
Reception from 4-7 p.m. Show runs until May 8.
Denver Children’s Choir concert with the Ouray County Performing Arts Guild, doors open at 7 p.m., performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $25 at thewrightoperahouse.org or $28 day of show, $5 for students.
Ironton skate ski clinic for ages 14+, 10 a.m.-noon at Ironton Nordic Park. $15. Must register before the event for equipment by calling 970-318-1003 or visiting tinyurl.com/ourayactivities.
Sunday, March 15
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.
Monday, March 16
Woman’s Club of Ouray County “WCOC After 5” meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Marmot’s Acai, 460 Main St. in Ouray. Visit womansclubouraycounty. org for more information.
Tuesday, March 17
Woman’s Club of Ouray County meeting, 1 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Fifth Ave. in Ouray. Topic: “Packing a togo bag for emergencies” with Glenn Boyd. More information at womansclubouraycounty.org.
St. Patrick’s Day storytime for elementary aged kids, 4 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
Family game night, 6-8 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. Games and snacks provided, free.
State of the River meeting hosted by the Colorado River District, 6-8 p.m., Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Get updates on river forecasts, local projects and key water issues.
Free, with dinner provided. Registration required at coloradoriverdistrict. org.
Wednesday, March 18
Sherbino Writers’ Room: Sketch Comedy Writing, drop-in writing group, 6-7:30 p.m., 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St., Ridgway. Free. Participants receive free beverage ticket for a future program.
Thursday, March 19
Ridgway Candidates’ Forum with the Woman’s Club of Ouray County, 6 p.m. at the Ridgway Community Center, 201 N. Railroad St. Nonpartisan forum for Ridgway Town Council candidates and mayoral candidates. Questions may be submitted for the forum until March 18 online at womansclubouraycounty.org or in person at the Ridgway Public Library.
Community book club, “This Book Made Me Think of You” by Libby Bray, from noon-1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Bring lunch and discuss the book.
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
“Greater Tuna” live theater presented by Minerva West, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $20 at thewrightoperahouse.org or $25 day of show.
Live improv comedy with The Play Does and Mouse Couch, doors open at 6:30 p.m. show starts at 7 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Advance tickets $15 at sherbino.org or $18 at door.
Friday, March 20
“Greater Tuna” live theater presented by Minerva West, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $20 at thewrightoperahouse.org or $25 day of show.
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.
FOOD PANTRY: Food available every Thursday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Ouray County Food Pantry, 602 Cora St. in Ridgway.
