THURSDAY MAY 21
After-school story time for elementary students, 4–4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
Community book club, noon-1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library. Bring lunch and discuss “A Far-Flung Life” by M.L. Stedman.
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 MAY 22
Ridgway Secondary School graduation ceremony, 5:30 p.m. at Hartwell Park. Parade to follow.
Sherb sidewalk celebration for Ridgway Secondary School graduation parade, 5:30 p.m. in front of the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
Volunteers needed to plant flags on veterans’ graves, 9:30 a.m. at the Cedar Hill Cemetery near Ouray, 1 p.m. at the Dallas Park Cemetery near Ridgway. Please bring a hammer and stake. For more info call Patty Blackford at 970-318-8891.
Ridgway Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Hartwell Park.
SATURDAY MAY 23
Ouray Art Walk, from 1-7 p.m. on Main Street and Sixth Avenue in Ouray.
“In Bloom” student showcase with High Alpine Aerial, Doors open at 2:30 p.m., show at 3 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $10 at thewrightoperahouse.org or $15 day of show.
“In Bloom” aerial circle-esque, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $35 at thewrightoperahouse.org or $40 day of show.
Free train rides from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St.
Hands on History: learn about churning butter, 1-4 p.m. at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum, 321 Sherman St. in Ridgway. All ages welcome, free.
SUNDAY MAY 24
Softball spring training, 5-7 p.m. at Fellin Park, open to adults.
Ouray High School graduation ceremony, 1-2 p.m. at Fellin Park.
TUESDAY MAY 26
Community meditation, free, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
Reading group focused on author Hannah Arendt, 1-3:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Call 412-477-8261 or email pharroldret@gmail.com for more info.
WEDNESDAY MAY 27
Sherbino Writer’s Room: Sketch Comedy Writing, free and open to public, from 7-8:30 p.m. Visit sherbino.org for more info and location.
THURSDAY MAY 28
“Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring” film, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
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 MAY 29
“Fly You Fools” theater production with UpstART Theater, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $25 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.
Ridgway Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Hartwell Park.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
SATURDAY MAY 30
Free train rides from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St.
“Fly You Fools” theater production with UpstART Theater, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $25 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.
Live music: The Yawpers, 8 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Advance tickets $25 at sherbino.org or $30 day of show.
Summer Fun Fest & Book Sale, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
SUNDAY MAY 31
Softball spring training. 5-7 p.m. in Fellin Park in Ouray.
“Fly You Fools” theater production with UpstART Theater, doors open at 3:30 p.m., show at 4 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $25 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.
Live music: Goldpine at The Courtyard at 610, 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets $25 at sherbino.org or $30 day of show. Enter through alley behind 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3
Bingo, 6-9 p.m. at the Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. $10 for 10 games, visit ourayelks.org for more info.
“Stagecoach” film, doors open at 6:30, film starts at 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
THURSDAY JUNE 4
AJ Fullerton with opener Grant Sabin Trio, Mountain Air Music Series concert in Fellin Park in Ouray, from 6-10 p.m., free.
Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs Sunshine Room, 50 Third Ave. in Ouray.
Ouray County Arts Association presents Kris Batchelder’s “Wild West Wonder Wander” art opening reception from 4-6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Free.
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, 970-318-6966.
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 N. Cora St. in Ridgway.
BOOK STUDY: 4:30 p.m. 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.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE: All skill levels and ages welcome, warmup at 1:45 p.m. on Sundays in Fellin Park in Ouray. Game from 2-4 p.m.
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