EDITOR’S NOTE: All events are subject to change, given the state of emergency and the Gold Mountain Fire.
Thursday, July 2
Ridgway Concert Series: Levi Platero with opener Shelby Means, free concert in Hartwell Park, 6 p.m. No dogs or outside alcohol allowed.
“The Naked Gun” film, doors open at 6:30, film starts at 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
Youth fly fishing, 9 a.m.-noon at Ridgway State Park, $10 per person. Meet at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk, contact Sean Hart at 970-3181003 or seanhart@cityofouray.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, July 3
Historic True Grit Walking Tour, 3 p.m., free. Meet at Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway. Visit truegrittours.org for more details.
First Friday Art Walk, from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Ridgway, free.
Ridgway Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Hartwell Park.
“Hoofbeats and Brush Strokes” horse painting with artist Alice Billings, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitors Center, Dutch Charlie entrance. Free.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Ouray Weird Trivia Night, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and game starts at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Free.
Neon Sky band, 6-10:30 p.m. at Fellin Park, fundraiser for the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department.
Saturday, July 4 **THE WATER FIGHTS AND FIREWORKS HAVE BEEN CANCELED**
43rd Annual Ourayce 10k fun run, 7:30-9 a.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. $35 per entry until July 2. Register at runsignup.com.
Fourth of July parade down Main Street, Ouray, 10-11 a.m. including flyover by Colorado Air National Guard, depending on fire aerial operations, between 10:30-10:45 a.m.
Ouray Elks Lodge Fourth of July Bloody Mary bar at 8 a.m., barbecue at 10:30 a.m. and karaoke at 6 p.m. Open to the public at 421 Main St.
Fourth of July kids games with the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department at Fellin Park, Ouray, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ouray Main Street Fourth of July Jeep Light Parade, 9 p.m.
Fishing clinic, from 9-11 a.m. at Ridgway State Park Pa-Co-Chu-Puk ponds. Free, gear provided.
“Hook, Line and Sinker” fishing clinic for young anglers and beginners, free, 9-11 a.m. at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk ponds at Ridgway State Park. Free.
“Geology of Ouray County” presentation with John Mitchell, 7-8:30 p.m. at Ridgway State Park Visitors Center. Free.
Free train rides from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St.
“Drunk History” tour at the Wright Opera House Tavern, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Five tours available from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tickets $20 at thewrightoperahouse.org.
Monday, July 6
Historic True Grit Walking Tour, 10 a.m., free. Meet at Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway. Visit truegrittours.org for more details.
Tuesday, July 7
Evenings of History: “The Veins Beneath the Rock: The Living Legacy of Thomas K. Walsh” with Keith Mulhern and Michael Peddecord, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5, free for Ouray County Historical Society members. Visit ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org for details.
Live music: Covenhoven, 7:30 p.m. at the Courtyard at 610, behind the 610 Arts Collective at 610 Clinton St. Advance tickets $20 at sherbino.org or $24 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8
Historic True Grit Walking Tour, 3 p.m., free. Meet at Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway. Visit truegrittours.org for more details.
Bingo, 6-9 p.m. at the Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. $10 for 10 games, visit ourayelks.org for more info.
“The BlackkKlansman” film, doors open at 6:30, film starts at 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
Ouray Public Library Film Club: “Faces Places,” 5:30 p.m. Please email programsouraypl@gmail.com for location.
Thursday, July 9
Ridgway Concert Series: Black Uhuru with opener Psylo, free concert in Hartwell Park, 6 p.m. No dogs or outside alcohol allowed.
Youth Garden Club: Compost Basics for ages 8-18, from 3:304:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 320 Charles St.
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, July 10
Ouray Main Street Walking Tour with Jenny Hart, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Meet at the Ouray County Historical Society Museum, 420 Sixth Ave. Tickets $20, $15 for OCHS members. RSVP to 970-3254576.
Historic True Grit Walking Tour, 3 p.m., free. Meet at Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway. Visit truegrittours.org for more details.
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.
Ouray Public Library book sale, 5-7 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave.
“Secrets in the stone: Rocks and gems of the Uncompahgre Valley” presentation with Don Rodarte and the Uncompahgre Treasure Club, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center.
Art opening reception for the Annual 610 Arts Photography invitational with works from Gary Slane and Eric Phillips, 5-7 p.m. at 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
Saturday, July 11
Dallas Park Cemetery tour with sexton Coleen McElroy, 10 a.m. at the cemetery, 7690 Colorado Highway 62, Ridgway. Tickets $20 or $15 for Ouray County Historical Society members. RSVP at 970-325-4576.
Free train rides from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St.
Nature program: “Raptor talons and tails” with the Black Canyon Audubon Society, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center, free.
Hardrock 100 Race comes through Ouray, visit hardrock100. com for details.
Ouray Public Library book sale, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave.
Art show opening reception for “Earth and Echo” by Melissa Demuth and Sam Murch, 4-7 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. On display through Sept. 11
Cacao & Sound Ceremony with Brian Dickinson, 2 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $45 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $55 day of event.
Deep Relaxation Sound Bath with Brian Dickinson, 6:30 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $35 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $45 day of show.
Sunday, July 12
Ouray Public Library book sale, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave.
Monday, July 13
Historic True Grit Walking Tour, 10 a.m., free. Meet at Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway. Visit truegrittours.org for more details.
Tuesday, July 14
Evenings of History: “Growing up in the San Juans in the Late 1800’s” with Jenny Hart and Leo Williams, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5, free for Ouray County Historical Society members. Visit ouraycountyhistoricalsociety. org for details.
Recreation & Our River meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk shelter B at Ridgway State Park. RSVP at info@uncompahgrewatershed. org.
Intro to Pickleball – beginners’ clinic, from 9-10:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Athletic Park. Register at ridgwaypickleball.org, $10 for non-members, free for members.
Veterans coffee, free coffee for veterans with Welcome Home Alliance, 10 a.m.–noon at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
“From Intention to Impact: Planned Giving Essentials” presentation from Lincoln Anderson at 6:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Entry by donation.
Wednesday, July 15
Historic True Grit Walking Tour, 3 p.m., free. Meet at Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway. Visit truegrittours.org for more details.
Bingo, 6-9 p.m. at the Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. $10 for 10 games, visit ourayelks.org for more info.
Book club, “A Confederacy of Dunces” by John Kennedy Toole, 5-6 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
Thursday, July 16
Ridgway Concert Series: Sam Grisman Project with opener Tanasi, free concert in Hartwell Park, 6 p.m. No dogs or outside alcohol allowed.
Community book club, noon-1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library. Bring lunch and discuss “Daughters of the Sun and Moon” by Lisa See.
Craft time for elementary-aged children, 11-11:45 a.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
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 the 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 12:303:30 p.m. at the Ouray County Food Pantry, 602 N. Cora 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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