Thursday, November 12
Cimarron Gathering Place, 9:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. strength & balance exercises, 11 a.m.-noon “Surviving the Holidays” with Susanna Smith. Free. For ages 55+ at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. For more info visit roccnet.org.
After-school story time for elementary students, 4–4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
Friday, November 13
12th Annual Ridgway Independent Film Festival, $75 all-access pass, $15 single film block tickets. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Films start at 5 p.m. Opening party at 7 p.m. for festival pass holders only. Full schedule at sherbino.org.
Cat and kitten adoption event with Second Chance Humane Society, 2-4 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
Film club: “Tangerine,” with the Ouray Public Library. Film starts at 5:30 p.m. Email programsouraypl@gmail.com for location information.
Saturday, November 14
12th Annual Ridgway Independent Film Festival, $75 all-access pass, $15 single film block tickets. Films from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Free program at 3 p.m at the Decker Room, 675 Clinton St. Full schedule at sherbino.org.
Highway cleanup with Ridgway Ouray Community Council, meet at the Hartwell Park gazebo at 9 a.m. Contact heffslanding@ gmail.com for more info.
Sunday, November 15
12th Annual Ridgway Independent Film Festival, $75 all-access pass, $15 single film block tickets. Films from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free program at 1 p.m. in the Decker Room at 675 Clinton St. Awards at 3:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Full schedule at sherbino.org.
Festival of Miles, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cimarron Athletic Field. Races for elementary, middle and high school aged students as well as adults. Registration $15 for adults, $10 students at co.milesplit.com, or cash/Venmo accepted at race.
Monday, November 16
Women’s Club of Ouray County “WCOC After 5” at Ouray Brewery, 607 Main St., includes brewery tour. More information at womansclubouraycounty.org
Tuesday, November 17
Cimarron Gathering Place, 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi, 11 a.m.–noon meteorology talk with Tim Spangler, 12:30-1:30 p.m. game time. Free. For ages 55+ at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. For more info visit roccnet.org.
Woman’s Club of Ouray County meeting, 1 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. More information at womansclubouraycounty. org
Wednesday, November 18
Backcountry Film Festival starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Advance tickets $15 adults, $10 students and seniors at sherbino.org.
No-cost open enrollment assistance with Connect for Health Colorado statewide health insurance exchange, from 1-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
Thursday, November 19
Learn to sew: mending from 1-3 p.m. in the Ridgway Public Library meeting rooms. Free, sign up required at the front desk.
Community book club, noon-1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library. Bring lunch and discuss “Partita” by Barbara Kingsolver.
After-school craft time for elementary aged children, 4-4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
Friday, November 20
Live music: Cosmic Luau with Psylo, starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Advance tickets $17 at sherbino.org or $20 day of show.
Tuesday, November 24
Cimarron Gathering Place, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. games and visiting before a free Friendsgiving Thanksgiving potluck luncheon, noon, desserts at 1 p.m. Bring your favorite Thanksgiving side dish to share. Turkey provided. For ages 55+ at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. Please sign up by emailing roccnriver@gmail.com.
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.
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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