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.
FRIDAY JULY 17
Ouray Oak 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 970-325-4576.
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.
Nature Program: “Starlit Trails” from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitors Center. Free.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Paw Prints book club, animal-themed graphic novels, 1-2 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. Open to all ages but reading level is 8-12 years old.
SATURDAY JULY 18
Archery skills program with provided gear, from 9-11 a.m. at Ridgway State Park Visitors Center. Free.
“Lights, Camera, Action: Hollywood comes to Southwest Colorado” presentation with Ed Bovy, from 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.
Breakfast Forum, “The History of Paradox Valley,” with western Colorado historian Jane Thompson at the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway.
Ridgway. Free.
“Ouray: Echoes in the Canyon” Ouray 150th Anniversary documentary, doors open at 6:30, film starts at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
SUNDAY JULY 19
Free-flow meditation with Katy Kristofferson and live music, 4:30 p.m. at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway. Donations accepted.
“Heather & Douglas” live at The Courtyard at 610, 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets $15 at sherbino.org or $20 day of show. Enter through alley behind 610 Arts Collective at 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
Funky Ouray Reggae Music for all ages with Night Nurse Sound System, 4-7 p.m. at Fellin Park, free.
MONDAY JULY 20
Historic True Grit Walking Tour, 10 a.m., free. Meet at Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway. Visit truegrittours.org for more details.
Woman’s Club of Ouray County “WCOC After 5” meeting, 5:30 p.m. All Ouray County women welcome, visit womansclubouraycounty.org for details.
TUESDAY JULY 21
Evenings of History: “W.H. Jackson: Photographer of the 19th Century American West” with Kevin Chismire, 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.
Youth Adventure Days: Canyoning with Ouray Parks and Rec, from 8 a.m.-noon, guided canyoning trip through Portland Creek. Cost is $30, scholarships available. For more info and to register, contact seanhart@cityof ouray.com or call 970-318-1003.
WEDNESDAY JULY 22
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 Shining” film with special guest violinist Annie Foxen performing a soundtrack medley. Doors open at 6:30, film starts at 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
THURSDAY JULY 23
Ridgway Concert Series: Dogs in a Pile with opener Felix y Los Gatos, free concert in Hartwell Park, 6 p.m. No dogs or outside alcohol allowed.
FRIDAY JULY 24
Fellin Park 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 970-325-4576.
Corkscrew Bed & Turntable hike, led by Bobbie and Mark Johnson, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meet at the Ouray County Historical Society Museum, 420 Sixth Ave. Tickets $20, $15 for OCHS members. RSVP to 970-325-4576.
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.
“Colorado’s Native Fishes” presentation with Derek Houston, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Ridgway State Park Visitors Center. Free.
Music Bingo, free to play, doors open at 6:30, event starts at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Paw Prints book club, animal-themed graphic novels, 1-2 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. Open to all ages but reading level is 8-12 years old.
Literary trivia night, 6 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. Teams and individuals welcome, donations accepted for the Ouray Public Library. For all ages.
SATURDAY JULY 25
Lake Appreciation Day at Ridgway State Park, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Marina. Free.
Free train rides from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St.
Ouray County Ranch History Museum Hands on History: “Laundry Day” for all ages, 1-4 p.m. at 321 Sherman St. in Ridgway.
“Friends of Ed” concert with world percussionist Ed Contreras, followed by an ice cream sundae social at the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway.
Hiroya Tsukamoto live at The Courtyard at 610, 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets $20 at sherbino.org or $25 day of show. Enter through alley behind 610 Arts Collective at 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
MONDAY JULY 27
Historic True Grit Walking Tour, 10 a.m., free. Meet at Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway. Visit truegrittours.org for more details.
TUESDAY JULY 28
Evenings of History: “OCHS Photo Archive Collection: An Album of Recreation & Celebration” with Gail Zanett Saunders, 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.
Community meditation, free, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
WEDNESDAY JULY 29
Historic True Grit Walking Tour, 10 a.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.
Ouray County Nonprofit Coffee, 9-10:30 a.m. in the San Juan Room of the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. in Ouray
THURSDAY JULY 30
Ridgway Concert Series: The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. and opener Handmade Moments free concert in Hartwell Park, 6 p.m. No dogs or outside alcohol allowed.
“Love’s Labors Lost” presented by UpstART Theater, doors open at 7 p.m. and play starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $25 at thewrightoperahouse.org or $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.
Colorado-themed storytime 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, 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.
TECH THURSDAY– Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
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.
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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