Thursday, October 1
Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Ridgway Public Library meeting room, 300 Charles St.
Learn to sew, from 1-3 p.m. in the Ridgway Public Library meeting rooms. Free, sign up required at the front desk.
Friday, October 2
First Friday Art Walk, from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Ridgway, free.
Art opening reception for “Containment” by Michelle Montague, 5-7 p.m. at the 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway. On display until Oct. 30.
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 150th Anniversary Celebration Gala and Historic Ball, 7-11 p.m. at The Beaumont Hotel, 505 Main St. in Ouray. Black tie or period attire. Tickets $100. Visit cityofouray.com for more details and tickets.
Saturday, October 3
“Mineral Identification” kids’ workshop with geologist Robert Stoufer, 10 a.m. – noon at the Ouray County Historical Society Research Center, 722 Main St. in Ouray. $15 per child, space is limited. RSVP to 970-325-4576.
Ouray 150th Anniversary Celebration Concert: Big Head Todd & the Monsters with Hazel Miller & The Collective, 4-8 p.m. at Fellin Park, free.
Free train rides from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St.
Sunday, October 4
Ridgway 1K Rally Thru The Alley, 12:15-2 p.m. Race starts at 1075 Sherman St. at 12:45 p.m. and ends at Hartwell Park.
Costumes encouraged, all ages welcome. Registration $30 per person in advance or $35 day of event. Kids under 13 free, $10 for youth 13+. Visit ridgway1k.com for details and registration.
San Juan Oktoberfest, 2-5 p.m. in Hartwell Park in Ridgway, live polka music with Polka Poyo. Free entry. Kids’ Pumpkinpalooza with games included, stein-holding contest, chicken dance-off, pretzel toss, partner wheelbarrow race and more. Visit sherbino. org for schedule and details.
Monday, October 5
Statewide ballot issues briefing with the League of Women Voters and the Ridgway-Ouray Community Council, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Decker Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, October 6
Simone Weil Reading Group, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library. Email pharroldret@gmail.com for details.
Wednesday, October 7
“A Monster Calls” film, doors open at 6:30, film starts at 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
Friday, October 9
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.
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.
Saturday, October 10
“Mineral Identification” workshop for adults with geologist Robert Stoufer, 10 a.m. – noon at the Ouray County Historical Society Research Center, 722 Main St. in Ouray. $15 per person, space is limited. RSVP to 970-325-4576.
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.
Live music: Alysha Brill Jazz at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Visit sherbino.org for tickets and details.
Ouray Public Library fall book fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave.
Star Party: A Celebration of Dark Skies in our community with the Black Canyon Astronomical Society, 7:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Athletic Park. Weather permitting, free and open to the public. Please park at the soccer field with headlights pointing east. Professional telescopes provided for viewing, with laser- guided constellation tours.
Tuesday, October 13
Veterans coffee, free coffee for veterans with Welcome Home Alliance, 10 a.m.–noon at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.
Wednesday, October 14
“Obsession” 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, October 15
Learn to sew, from 1-3 p.m. in the Ridgway Public Library meeting rooms. Free, sign up required at the front desk.
“Hiking the Colorado X” with India Wood: One woman’s solo adventure backpacking trip over 1,500 miles. Event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Tickets $10 at sherbino.org.
“I voted: what happens next? A detailed explanation of Ouray County’s ballot processing system” presentation with Ouray County Elections Director Jonathan Arebalos. Free, from 3-5 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center.
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.
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 12:303:30 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.
HEALTH NAVIGATION HELP IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH: Every Monday from 10 a.m-1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
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