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Calendar & Events
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events, Feature
March 25, 2026
Calendar & Events
March 26-April 8, 2026

Thursday, March 26

After-school storytime for elementary aged children, 4 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

Coffee and conversation with Ouray County Sheriff Justin Perry, 9-10 a.m., Artisan Bakery & Cafe, 441 Main St., Ouray. Free.

Live music: Cassie and Maggie, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $30 at thewrightoperahouse.org or $35 day of show.

Kayak practice at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, 5-7:30 p.m.

$5, bring all equipment, a safety partner and a clean kayak. Contact sean@cityofouray.com or 970-318-1003 for info.

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, March 27

Ridgway Film Club screening: “Burden of Dreams.” 7 p.m. in The Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. Free to attend.

Visit ridgwayfilmclub.wordpress.com for details.

Saturday, March 28

Deep Relaxation Sound Bath with Brian Dickinson. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and event starts at 3 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $20 at thewrightoperahouse. org or $25 at doors.

Sunday, March 29

Family-friendly Music Bingo, 4 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Free.

Monday, March 30

Ouray County Ranch History Museum “lunch & learn” event featuring Jessie Hatter of the Orvis Hot Springs Ranch, noon-1 p.m. at the ranch history museum, 321 Sherman St., Ridgway. Tickets $17.85, includes lunch. Advance tickets required at ocrhm.org.

Thursday, April 2

Community conversation on sexual assaults and prosecution, 6-8 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. Will include guest speakers from the Seventh Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Ouray County Sheriff’s Office and more.

Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs Sunshine Room, 50 Third Ave. in Ouray.

Sewing class: Tote bags, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Sign up at the front desk.

Kayak practice at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, 5-7:30 p.m. $5, bring all equipment, a safety partner and a clean kayak. Contact sean@cityofouray.com or 970-318-1003 for info.

Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.

Saturday, April 4

Easter “Duck Hunt” at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, from noon– 2 p.m. for kids of all ages. Call 970-325-7073 or visit cityofouray. org for more info.

Wednesday, April 8

Sherbino Writer’s Room: Sketch Comedy Writing, free, from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

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.

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