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OCRA Chamber Chat

Feb 4, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE: Go for a Climb and then Wine and Dine your Valentine in Ouray! Check the local newspaper for Valentines Specials!  

Welcome New Chamber Members:

Café Ouray

Fresh Outlook Snow Removal

Ridgway Mountain Market

Ouray Travel

San Juan Balloon Adventures

Southwest Spirit Antiques

Tellurides Limo Service

True Grit Cafe

Visual Adventures Graphic Design

Index:

Spelling Bee! Get your team together!

Art Classes at Ago Gallery

 ”write your heart” with Weehawken and Beth Paulson

Business After Hours at the VIC! Wed. 02/10/2010

Living with Wildlife monthly series

Winter Art Festival

Wine & Whiskers Carnival

Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

CABIN FEVER DAY

AND MORE….. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:

Ago Gallery will offer a 10% discount, (with a coupon from the chamber)

on a complete custom frame that cost $100.00 or more. We will also give a 20% discount on all jewelry that has been hand

crafted by Romagean.  This offer will run from now until February 19th. Store hours are 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Wed. through Sat. Art classes will begin this February!

February Hours:

Open Wed. ~ Fri. ~ Sat.

11:00 ~ 4:00p.m.

Closed Sun. ~ Mon. ~ Tue. ~ Thur.

Art Classes

Every Wednesday

1:00 ~ 3:00p.m.

I will be closed if road conditions are bad

For Questions please call

325-0270

Montrose, CO., (February 4, 2010) –  The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest want to remind ice climbers that there are group-size limits in certain areas of the Forest.  These areas, known as Skylight and Horsetails, are within the Ouray Ranger District.  Citing the need to protect public safety, reduce user conflict and to provide for better recreation experiences for ice climbers in two popular winter recreation areas, restrictions prohibit:

FEBRUARY

February 6: “write your heart” on February 6th with Beth Paulson and Weehawken!

http://www.weehawkenarts.org/Paulson_Heart.html for more information Also,don’t’ forget to check out ALL the classes Weehawken has to offer! Thanks Weehawken for contributing so much to Ouray!!

Feb 10- Business After Hours- The Victorian Inn- 5:30-7:30, 50 Third Avenue, 325-7222 info@ouraylodging.com

Thursday, February 11, “Wildlife Collision Reduction on US 550,” 7 p.m., Ridgway Community Center.  Part of the free SJCC Living with Wildlife monthly series.  Refreshments provided. Information: 626-4496.

Feb 12-14 Winter Art Festival 2010– This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.    Wonderful opportunity to purchase artwork for your home or as a gift. FREE ADMISSION! Demonstrations! Silent Auction Friday through Sunday, Fri. 9:00a-Noon Registration & Set-up. Fri. 1:00p-7:00pm – Show open Sat. 10:00a-7:00pm – Show Open Sun. Noon-3:00pm.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808.

Feb 14-Cattleman’s Banquet & Dance

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.   Social hour 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dance 9pm.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO  Tickets $25 sold in advance, Citizens State Bank, Ridgway Hardware, Murdochs in Montrose or call Amanda 209-6429/Bruce 626-5407. 

Feb 17- Business Round Table- Topic: Finical Resources. Meet in the San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center.  8-9:30am

February 20,  Wine & Whiskers Carnival, 4H Event Center, Ridgway. A Second Chance Humane Society fundraiser – unique and energizing entertainment for a very worthy cause!  An evening of Mardi-Gras-style entertainment featuring complimentary wine and beer, decadent chef samplers, a live & silent auction stocked with hundreds of items, a sizzling Fashion Cabaret, and music and dancing.  Doors open at 6 PM – Tickets are $35 at the door or at the Second Chance Thrift Shop in Ridgway. Call 626.2273 for more information or visit: www.secondchancehumanesociety.org.

February 20, 2010: Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

Meet at the Ouray Visitors Center at 10am

Why:  Fundraiser to benefit the Ouray County Historic Society and Uncompahgre Watershed Planning Partnership

The tour will take 4 hours, from 10am-2pm, and will include a catered lunch plus a hot toddy/tea and coffee. The cost is a minimum of $25/person (write checks to OCHS) and reservations are required. There is a limit to the tour group size, and we will meet at the Ouray Visitor Center at 10am to carpool to CR 31. Please R.S.V.P. to Andrew Madison at: ridgway.vista@gmail.com , and for questions, please call Don Paulson, 325-0931. Deadline to
RSVP is February 17th.

Sunday, February 21 CABIN FEVER DAY.  Voyager Youth Program hosts CABIN FEVER DAY at Top of the Pines from 11 am-3 pm 

Games, races and hot drinks.  Cross-country ski rentals available.  Join us for this FREE family event at beautiful TOP.  For more info:  Voyager 626-4279   

Feb 27-Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

March 10- Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

April 7- Business After Hours-
Ouray Family Medicine
1st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

May 12- Business After Hours-
 Blue Pear: 5:30 – 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.com>

City of Ouray: (view City Council Agendas prior to the meetings) www.cityofouray.com

Jeep road condition updates: http://soajeep.com/custom1.shtml

Newspapers: Ouray Plaindealer and Ridgway Sun – www.ouraynews.com;

                     Ouray County Watch- www.watchnewspapers.com 

Ouray Chamber Resort Association (OCRA) – www.ouraycolorado.com

Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) – www.ocpag.org

Ouray County Arts Association (OOAA) – www.ourayarts.org

Ouray County Historical Society: www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

Ouray Ice Park: http://www.ourayicepark.com

Ouray Trail Group  – www.ouraytrails.org

Painting Marmot Art Supply and Art School www.paintingmarmotart.com

Rays Good Stuff, jerky, jellies and more. The perfect gift! http://raysgoodstuff.com

San Juan Mountain Guides: New Classes  www.ourayclimbing.com/

Weehawken  Creative Arts (WCA) – www.weehawkenarts.org

Yankee Boy Conservation Association: http://www.yankeeboy.org

OCRA Chamber Chat:

January 27, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:

Index:

Full Moon Ski and Soak

Slide Show w. Zoe Hart & Chicks Gear Auction

Betty Ice Ball Hosts the LAST BUS and Gear Garage Sale!

“A Children’s Rainforest Odyssey”

Spelling Bee! Get your team together!

Art Classes at Ago Gallery

 ”write your heart” with Weehawken and Beth Paulson

Business After Hours at  the VIC!

Winter Art Festival

CABIN FEVER DAY

AND MORE….. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices: Ago Gallery will offer a 10% discount, (with a coupon from the chamber) on a complete custom frame that cost %100.00 or more. We will also give a 20% discount on all jewelry that has been hand crafted by Romagean.  This offer will run from now until February 19th. Store hours are 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Wed. through Sat. Art classes will being this February!

Certified Folder’s Amazing Brochure Distribution BOGO SALE!  For a limited time, now till April 1, Certified Folder is offering to give Chamber members double the months contracted for  new advertiser, or for a new route with current  advertiser (Colorado routes only). For example, if you are a new advertiser with us, and  purchase 3 months in a given Colorado route, we will give you 3 more FREE Gratis. If purchasing  6 months you will receive an additional 6 month. If you are a current advertiser with CFDS we will offer the same discount to any new areas in Colorado you’d like to try. Certified offers unparalleled  brochure/magazine distribution in routes all over Colorado and throughout the Western US. To find out about our great rates and available routes contact Pam Dansby  at 209.8132.  To take advantage of this amazing offer, your contract period will not have to start before April, but you need to make the call and lock in your spot by then.

 January 29- Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

Friday, January 29*- Betty Ice Ball Slide Show & Gear Auction! $5 entry at the Ouray Community Center. Cover charge includes beer! Guest Speaker Zoe Hart!

Jan 30- Feb. 1 2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net – Live music by the LAST BUS!  Sell your gear at the Chicks Garage Sale on Jan. 30th at the annual Betty Ice Ball. 50% of proceeds go to Chicks to help them continue doing what they do!  Garage Sale 6pm, Music starts at 8- 10:30pm. $10 cover for the band  includes beer!

Feb. 2- Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee -Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

Feb 3:
Art Classes at Ago Gallery- Starting February 3rd Drawing and Painting classes will be offered by

Romagean at the Ago Gallery 445 Main ST Ouray.  She will teach how to show

distance in a painting or drawing with the use of color.  Cost will be

$30.00 per class, and will be from 1:00 to 3:00p.m. Please contact her at

970-325-0270.

February 6: “write your heart” on February 6th with Beth Paulson and Weehawken!

http://www.weehawkenarts.org/Paulson_Heart.html for more information Also, don’t’ forget to check out ALL the classes Weehawken has to offer! Thanks Weehawken for contributing so much to Ouray!!

 Feb 10- Business After Hours- The Victorian Inn- 5:30-7:30, 50 Third Avenue,  325-7222 <info@ouraylodging.com>

Feb 12-14 Winter Art Festival 2010– This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

Feb 14-Cattleman’s Banquet & Dance

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

 Feb 17- Business Round Table- Topic: Finical Resources. Meet in the San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center.  8-9:30

SUNDAY, February 21 CABIN FEVER DAY.  Voyager Youth Program hosts CABIN FEVER DAY at Top of the Pines from 11 am-3M. 

Games, races and hot drinks.  Cross-country ski rentals available.  Join us for this FREE family event at beautiful TOP.  For more info:  Voyager 626-4279   

Feb 27-Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

March  10- Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

April 7- Business After Hours- Ouray Family Medicine
1st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

May 12- Business After Hours-
 Blue Pear: 5:30 – 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.com>

City of Ouray: (view City Council Agendas prior to the meetings) www.cityofouray.com

Jeep road condition updates: http://soajeep.com/custom1.shtml

Newspapers: Ouray Plaindealer and Ridgway Sun – www.ouraynews.com;

                     Ouray County Watch- www.watchnewspapers.com 

Ouray Chamber Resort Association (OCRA) – www.ouraycolorado.com

Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) – www.ocpag.org

Ouray County Arts Association (OOAA) – www.ourayarts.org

Ouray County Historical Society: www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

Ouray Ice Park: http://www.ourayicepark.com

Ouray Trail Group  – www.ouraytrails.org

Painting Marmot Art Supply and Art School www.paintingmarmotart.com

Rays Good Stuff, jerky, jellies and more. The perfect gift! http://raysgoodstuff.com

San Juan Mountain Guides: New Classes  www.ourayclimbing.com/

Weehawken  Creative Arts (WCA) – www.weehawkenarts.org

Yankee Boy Conservation Association: http://www.yankeeboy.org

OCRA Chamber Chat:

January 14, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Valentines Day Specials- please share with the chamber so we can get the word out!

Index:

Chicks with Picks and the new Quickie for climbers on the go!

OURAY ELKS HOOP SHOOT

Business Round table featuring REGION  10’s Paul Gray, Paul Dunford and Rhona Keckler!

Complete Chicks

CABIN FEVER NIGHT at the Elks!

Full Moon Ski and Soak

The Ice Ball is back!

“A Children’s Rainforest Odyssey”

Spelling Bee! Get your team together!

Business After Hours

Winter Art Festival 2010

AND MORE….. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:
On Saturday night, January 23rd, the Ouray Elks will present Cabin Fever Night.  Event chairman Jim Pettengill explains:  “This event is a chance for everyone to shake off the mid-winter blahs and get out of the house for a great evening.  We’ll have a tasty beef stew dinner with all the trimmings at 5:30, a great silent auction until 7:00, karaoke at 7:30, and a variety of family games available in the parlor.  We have a great lineup of items in the auction, everything from Telluride lift tickets to framed photographs, art glass, custom Elks jewelry and more .  If you’re a singer, you can be the star at the karaoke session – or just listen.  This should be a fun evening for the whole family.  It’s open to the public, and dinner is just $10 for adults, $5 for kids between 5 and 10, and $25 for the whole family.”

  Jan 15-17: The NEW Quickie! Jan 15-17- Chicks with picks weekend workshops. 4 to 1 ratio with their infamous Girly Guides!

SUNDAY JAN. 17TH:  OURAY ELKS HOOP SHOOT, Ouray School gym on 7th Avenue.  Free throw contest open to children in Ouray County and Silverton between ages of 8 and 13.  Registration 2 PM, contest promptly at 3PM.  A copy of the entrant’s birth certificate is required.  Information 626-4239.

January 20- Business Round Table- Topic: Fincial Resources. Meet in the San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center.  8-9:30

The January Ouray Business Round Table kicks off the new year with special guest speakers Paul Gray, Paul Dunford, and Rhona Keckler from Region 10 (The League of Economic Assistance and Planning).  Find out specific information on Region 10 business loan funds, tax credits and how to access them.  They will also provide brief information regarding local and regional economic trends and indicators. There will be time for questions and discussion following the presentation.

The meeting will begin at 8:00am on Wednesday January 20th at the Ouray Community Center, 340 6th Avenue, with coffee, tea, and snacks and the presentation by Region 10. The presentation will conclude at 9:30.

SAT.  JAN 23:  CABIN FEVER NIGHT at the Ouray Elks Lodge.  6 PM beef stew dinner, 7:30 karaoke, games.  Get out of the cabin for a fun evening for all, open to the public.  Dinner $10 adults, $5 children 5 – 10, $25 for the whole family.  626-4239 for information.

Jan 24-28: Chicks with Picks “Complete Chicks”- www.chickswithpicks.net- Presentations open to the public.

January 29- Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

Jan 30- Feb. 1 2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

Feb. 2- Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee -Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

Feb 10- Business After Hours- The Victorian Inn- 5:30-7:30, 50 Third Avenue,  325-7222 <info@ouraylodging.com>

Feb 12-14 Winter Art Festival 2010– This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

Feb 14-Cattleman’s Banquet & Dance

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

Feb 17- Business Round Table- Topic: Finical Resources. Meet in the San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center.  8-9:30

Feb 27-Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

March  10- Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

April 7- Business After Hours- Ouray Family Medicine
1st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

May 12- Business After Hours-
 Blue Pear: 5:30 – 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.com>

City of Ouray: (view City Council Agendas prior to the meetings) www.cityofouray.com

Jeep road condition updates: http://soajeep.com/custom1.shtml

Newspapers: Ouray Plaindealer and Ridgway Sun – www.ouraynews.com;

                     Ouray County Watch- www.watchnewspapers.com 

Ouray Chamber Resort Association (OCRA) – www.ouraycolorado.com

Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) – www.ocpag.org

Ouray County Arts Association (OOAA) – www.ourayarts.org

Ouray County Historical Society: www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

Ouray Ice Park: http://www.ourayicepark.com

Ouray Trail Group  – www.ouraytrails.org

Painting Marmot Art Supply and Art School www.paintingmarmotart.com

Rays Good Stuff, jerky, jellies and more. The perfect gift! http://raysgoodstuff.com

San Juan Mountain Guides: New Classes  www.ourayclimbing.com/

Weehawken  Creative Arts (WCA) – www.weehawkenarts.org

Yankee Boy Conservation Association: http://www.yankeeboy.org

the view from the Chalet….

Woke to more than a foot of snow…skies are clearing the fireworks tonight should be spectacular!

Snapped this photo with my camera phone this chilly morning. Love those pink clouds!

OCRA Chamber Chat:

December 23, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: … Wow, what a magical season! Thank you all for your support and I hope you have enjoyed the many special events the season has brought.  Be well, shop till you drop, soak in the hot springs, save the left over’s and join your friends out in our restaurants/ pubs and know you are all part of what makes Ouray so magical!!!!!!!!! Peace be yours…..  Jennifer Loshaw, OCRA Director

Index:

Who is open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day?

Paper Heart- this weeks Movie Club Movie!

Santa
Delivers

Christmas Dinner, Open Hours, etc.

New year’s Eve Parties

Ice Fest

Chicks with Picks and the new Quick for climbers on the go!

Full Moon Ski and Soak

What to plan for the rest of winter!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  Santa Delivers on Dec. 24 courtesy Ouray Elks.  To arrange a visit from Santa, call 325-0095 (Ouray Area), 626-5862 (Ridgway area) by December 22nd.  We still need Santas – call if you can help.

Share with the world – ice park in the news once again!!  Woo Hoo

America’s wildest winter adventures

From ice climbing to backcountry skiing, these adrenaline-pumping sports are drawing increasing interest, as active vacationers sign up for novel travel opportunities

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34381626/ns/travel-active/from/ET

Christmas & Who is Open?:  (we are building this list as we speak!)

Restaurants-

Bon Ton and Buen- Closed Christmas Day.

Outlaw Restaurant will be open for dinner on Christmas Day. Closed Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

O’Briens Pub- Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Hosting New Years party. Live music.

Tundra Restaurant- Christmas Day 12-5 buffet

New Years Dinner 8-midnight- live music, dinner and more.

Reservations highly recommended -6 pm seating , 9 pm seating, $75 includes champagne with dinner.

New Years Day TBA,

Hot Springs Pool- Christmas Eve- Open 12-6, Christmas Day- Open 4-9, New Years Eve- Open 12-6, New Years Day-Open 12-9

Retail:

Blue Pear will be open 10-2 day before Christmas. Closed Christmas day and new years day.

Duckets Market-
Christmas eve until 4pm. Closed Christmas day.

            New Years Eve until 4pm and closed New Years Day

Drifters Gift Shop will be open on Christmas Eve Day from 11am to 4pm.

               Closed on Christmas Day and reopen on Saturday from 11am to 4pm.

               Our final day will be Jan 2, 2010 and will reopen May 1st on regular hours.

               We will be open occasionally on Saturdays during the winter months.

High Country Leathers will be open 10 till 6 Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

Ivory’s Trading Co.- Open Christmas Eve from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Christmas Day.

            Open New Years Day  10 am to 4 pm.

Khristopher’s Culinaire- Christmas Eve, 10:00-3:00pm, Christmas Day, Closed

               New Years Day, Closed

Mountain Fever- will be OPEN from 10AM-5PM on Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day

Open New Years Day 10AM-5PM

North Moon- Christmas Eve 10am to 2pm or maybe 3pm. Christmas Day closed

New Years Day 10am to 2 0r 3 pm

Ouray Moutain Sports Xmas Eve 9-3, Xmas day closed, New years Day 9-6

Ouray V&S Variety will be open 9-6 Christmas Eve

                                   12-4 Christmas Day

                                   10-5 New Year’s Day

Wildflower Boutique on your list: Christmas Eve:  10:00 am – 3:00 pm

               Christmas Day – closed

Saturday, Dec. 26:

Paper Heart

December 26th, 2009

Showtime: 7 p.m.

Doors: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Wright Opera House

Director: Nicholas Jasenovec

Runtime: 88 min.

Rating: PG-13|Parental Guide

Awards: Nom. Grand Jury Prize – Sundance 09 (more)

Jan 7 -10: 15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival  This years festival will be hosted by Timmy Oneill and we’ll have a great Superhero party on Saturday night with prizes for the best costumes.  Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

Jan 15-17: The NEW Quickie! Jan 15-17- Chicks with picks weekend workshops. 4 to 1 ratio with their infamous Girly Guides!

Jan 24-28: Chicks with Picks “Complete Chicks”- www.chickswithpicks.net

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) – Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) – This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

Cattleman’s Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

Requested links for the chamber chat:

City of Ouray: (view City Council Agendas prior to the meetings) www.cityofouray.com

Jeep road condition updates: http://soajeep.com/custom1.shtml

Newspapers: Ouray Plaindealer and Ridgway Sun – www.ouraynews.com;

                     Ouray County Watch- www.watchnewspapers.com 

Ouray Chamber Resort Association (OCRA) – www.ouraycolorado.com

Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) – www.ocpag.org

Ouray County Arts Association (OOAA) – www.ourayarts.org

Ouray County Historical Society: www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

Ouray Ice Park: http://www.ourayicepark.com

Ouray Trail Group  – www.ouraytrails.org

Painting Marmot Art Supply and Art School www.paintingmarmotart.com

Rays Good Stuff, jerky, jellies and more. The perfect gift! http://raysgoodstuff.com

San Juan Mountain Guides: New Classes  www.ourayclimbing.com/

Weehawken  Creative Arts (WCA) – www.weehawkenarts.org

Yankee Boy Conservation Association: http://www.yankeeboy.org

Ouray Makes MSNBC.COM

America’s wildest winter adventures

From ice climbing to backcountry skiing, these adrenaline-pumping sports are drawing increasing interest, as active vacationers sign up for novel travel opportunities http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34381626/ns/travel-active/from/ET

OCRA Chamber Chat:

December 16, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Got Ice and Holiday Cheer? Then  you must be in Ouray!

Index:

 Ridgway Fire Dept. CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

“NUTCRACKER“!!!!!!!!!!

Opening Day of the Ice Park
Dec. 12- opening early!

Ouray Elks stocking stuffing and potluck

2nd Anuual Festivus Street Party

Santa
Delivers

Christmas Dinner, Open Hours, etc.

New year’s Eve Parties

Winter  Days of Play… Ice Fest seeks volunteer’s. Who wants the coolest swag??

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices: Please tell the membership that Alpine Bank is again sponsoring the Ouray Christmas Light Contest this year.  The two categories will be Business and Residential and awards for each category will be as follows: 1st Place $100.00, 2nd Place $75.00, and 3rd Place $25.00.   2008 winners will not be eligible this year.

All participants in the contest must be in the Ouray city limits.  Judges will be making their rounds Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23 so to be considered, those who wish to participate must have their lights on from 5PM-9PM.

Dec. 17-
Ridgway Fire Dept. CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, Dec 17th , 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Join us for  APPETIZERS, BEER/WINE, DOOR PRIZES
AND A FUN SOCIAL GATHERING!!!!!

PLEASE BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY, KIDS GLOVES, MITTENS, ETC, OR

CANNED FOOD, NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS, (gift receipt if applicable). THIS IS YOUR ADMISSION FEE!!

Thanks to our generous sponsors:

RIDGWAY FIRE DEPT, MOUNTAIN MARKET, OURAY COUNTY NEWSPAPERS

AND HIGH SPRIRITS LIQUORS, and RCP RIDGWAY OURAY HOLIDAY CARES PROGRAM

DECEMBER 18 & 19: “NUTCRACKER“!!!!!!!!!!
Performance will be held on December 18 at 6 pm and on December 19 at 1:30 pm and at 6 pmat the Wright Opera House in Ouray.  Tickets will go on sale on December 7th  and will be available in Ouray at “Khristopher’s Cullinare”, “Buckskin Booksellers”, and “Mouses Chocolates;” in Ridgway at “Cimarron Books and Coffee”.

Reserved Seats and Member Rates are available only through Weehawken Creative Arts directly:  970-318-0150 or www.weehawkenarts.org

December 18th, Weehawken Dance will  be hosting a special event and fundraiser at Venue Roscoe Fox tied to “The NUTCRACKER” performance There will be a short live auction at the event.   This special event will help Weehawken Dance raise funds for an assortment of dance program equipment needs and should be a great time.  If you are interested in helping Weehawken in this endeavor, or would like to attend the special event in conjunction with “The Nutcracker,” be sure to mark your calendar for the night of the 18th.    

SATURDAY, DEC. 19TH:  Ouray Elks stocking stuffing and potluck, 6:00 PM.  Help prepare for Santa Delivers.

Dec. 20:
Festivus Street Party- 3pm -9pm or until we slide off the street! 6th Avenue “Street Party”, 3-9pm.  Cool carols & warm spirits! . . . Hot food and seasonal beverages. . . Fire dance performance by Dessert Embers dance troupe, eclectic holiday music, burn barrels of grievances, feats of strength and bonfires to warm you!   Info:  OurayColorado.com or 970-325-4746.

Dec. 20: Open Mic at Backstreet Bagel 3 pm – 6 pm. 325-0550, 524 Main St. Ouray.

THURSDAY, DEC. 24:  Santa Delivers courtesy Ouray Elks.  To arrange a visit from Santa, call 325-0095 (Ouray Area), 626-5862 (Ridgway area) by December 22nd.  We still need Santas – call if you can help.

Christmas & Who is Open?:  (we are building this list as we speak!)

Restaurants-

Bon Ton and Buen- Closed Christmas Day.

Outlaw Restaurant will be open for dinner on Christmas Day. Closed Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

O’Briens Pub- Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Hosting New Years party. Live music.

Tundra Restaurant- Christmas Day 12-5 buffet

New Years Dinner 8-midnight- live music, dinner and more.

Reservations highly recommended -6 pm seating , 9 pm seating, $75 includes champagne with dinner.

New Years Day TBA,

Retail:

Duckets Market-
Christmas eve until 4pm. Closed Christmas day.

            New Years Eve until 4pm and closed New Years Day

Drifters Gift Shop will be open on Christmas Eve Day from 11am to 4pm.

               Closed on Christmas Day and reopen on Saturday from 11am to 4pm.

               Our final day will be Jan 2, 2010 and will reopen May 1st on regular hours.

               We will be open occasionally on Saturdays during the winter months.

Ivory’s Trading Co.- Open Christmas Eve from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Christmas Day.

            Open New Years Day  10 am to 4 pm.

Khristopher’s Culinaire- Christmas Eve, 10:00-3:00pm, Christmas Day, Closed

               New Years Day, Closed

Mountain Fever- will be OPEN from 10AM-5PM on Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day

Open New Years Day 10AM-5PM

North Moon- Christmas Eve 10am to 2pm or maybe 3pm. Christmas Day closed

New Years Day 10am to 2 0r 3 pm

Ouray Moutain Sports Xmas Eve 9-3, Xmas day closed, New years Day 9-6

Ouray V&S Variety will be open 9-6 Christmas Eve

                                   12-4 Christmas Day

                                   10-5 New Year’s Day

THURSDAY, DEC. 31:  Ouray Elks New year’s Eve Party., starting 6:00 PM.  Karaoke starts 7:30 PM, with finger food and drink specials.  Open to the public.  626-4239.

Beaumont Hotel New Years Party! Contact 325-7050 for more information.

Greetings on this very icy morning!

   Wow! welcome to Winter!  I am just back from visiting family in the Caribbean and asking myself why did I come back to Colorado at this time of year???   Oh well!  The Ice Park will open on time or earlier this year! and that is a good thing! 

   The chill of this morning is a definite reminder! Ice Festival!!  is 4 weeks from TODAY!  

I know most of  you are counting the days until Christmas! but I wanted to connect with you before that chaos sets in to wish you a happy holiday! and find out what your availability is for the Festival.   I did receive some responses from Mel’s earlier email but it would help me out greatly for those of you who did not respond yet to just shoot me an email letting me know if you are available, what you have done in the past and what you are interested in doing this year.

I would encourage you to check out the 2010 festival schedule listed on the ourayicefestival.com   It looks like a great line up of events and exciting things to attend as well as work at!  We will do our best to make it a great time for all of you as well. As we know and appreciate that we could not do it without you!

Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

Jan 15-17: The NEW Quickie! Jan 15-17- Chicks with picks weekend workshops. 4 to 1 ratio with their infamous Girly Guides!

Jan 24-28: Chicks with Picks “Complete Chicks”- www.chickswithpicks.net

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) – Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) – This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

Cattleman’s Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

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