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Calendar & Events
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events, Feature
April 1, 2026
Calendar & Events

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.

Sunday, April 5

Ouray Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m. at Fellin Park in Ouray. **NOTE: THIS LOCATION WAS CHANGED AS OF FRIDAY, APRIL 3.***

Tuesday, April 7

After-school craft time for elementary aged children, 4-4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

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.

Thursday, April 9

Adult craft night: making earrings out of old books, from 5:156:30 p.m. with the Ouray Public Library. Location TBD, sign up

required at programsouraypl@gmail.com.

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, April 10

Ridgway Film Club, 7 p.m. in The Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. Film TBD. Free to attend. Visit ridgwayfilmclub. wordpress.com for details.

Peter Antoniou, Psychic Comedian. Two shows: early show at 6 p.m. and late show at 8:30 p.m. Advance tickets $20 at sherbino.org or $25 day of show at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway.

Saturday, April 11

Live music: The Little Mercies & Desiderata, 7 p.m. show at the Sherbino Theater. Advance tickets $25 at sherbino.org or $30 day of show.

Tuesday, April 14

Veterans coffee, free coffee for veterans with Welcome Home Alliance, 10 a.m.–noon at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

Reading group focused on author Hannah Arendt, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Call 412-4778261 or email pharroldret@gmail.com for more info.

Wednesday, April 15

Play-Does Improv presents “The Armando Diaz Experience,” 7 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

Advance tickets $18 at sherbino.org or $20 at door. Film: “Song Sung Blue,” tickets $5, doors at 6:30 p.m., film at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

Thursday, April 16

Community book club, noon-1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library. Bring lunch and discuss “The Gales of November” by John U. Bacon.

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.

BOOK STUDY: Wednesdays from April 8-May 27. Discussion at 4:30 p.m., soup supper at 6 p.m. at the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway.

Want to submit an item to the calendar? Calendar events are open to nonprofits, meetings open to the public, public events and events offered for free in Ouray County. If you are advertising a for-profit business event, a class or a religious activity, we encourage you to contact our advertising sales representative, Kate Jones, at kate@ouraynews.com, to reserve space in the paper. Email your calendar event, including the event, time, location and date to calendar@ouraynews.com, by noon Monday the week of publication. We appreciate receiving submissions in the format you see here.

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