Chamber Chat 02 04 2010
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>
Summer Fun!:
August 7th-8th, 2010: 26th ANNUAL RIDGWAY ARTS & CRAFTS RENDEZVOUS – Don’t miss the 2010 Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park
Ridgway is located at the junction of Highways 550 and 62, in SW Colorado, Gateway to the San Juan Mountains.
Montrose, Ouray and Telluride are just a few miles from Ridgway. We are an important town on the San Juan Scenic Highway, the most beautiful and popular tourist route in Colorado. We offer artists and patrons a well organized, quality show. We are known for one of the most picturesque locations for booth set-up and for shoppers in our spacious town park and for successful sales for our vendors. The Rendezvous is a juried show with a commitment to quality. We market our show extensively in the region and the state and many patrons plan to attend the show a year ahead of time.
The organizers offer live musical entertainment all day both days of the show and several attractions are geared specifically to children. The event is fun for
the whole family and there is no admission charge. Our show is based on ALTITUDE (Ridgway is 6,987 ft in elevation with cool, clean air) and
ATTITUDE (we treat our vendors and patrons right!). We hope to see you this summer. If you are a vendor and would like to apply for booth space, please call (970) 318-0150 or visit Weehawken.org for an entry form.
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 Beautification Committee: Committee meetings – monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center’s San Juan Room.
2010 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Contact information Committees |
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Karen Avery (2009-2011) President Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs |
325-4094 P.O. Box 439 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Festival Marketing Lodging Compensation |
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Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010) Vice President 4 J+1+1 RV Park |
W) 325-4418 H) 325-4864 P.O. Box F Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Membership Compensation |
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Nancy Wolkin (2009-2010) Treasurer Denim of Antiquity
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Store: 325-4924 Cell: 596-1079 P.O. Box 1493 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Retail Festival Compensation |
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Clint Boots (2008-2010) Secretary Citizens State Bank 325-4478 |
325-4478 P.O Box A Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Compensation |
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Rob Megna (2010-2012) Backstreet Bagel |
Cell: 530-575-1333 P.O. Box 1466 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Restaurant Festival |
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Alan Cook (2009-2011) Timber Ridge Lodge, Mattherhorn Motel, Antlers Motel and Hypoxia Crossfit |
325-4856 P.O. Box 285 Ouray, Co. 81427 |
Membership Lodging |
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Michelle Poirer (2009-2011) Blue Pear
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Shop: 325-9838 Cell: 252-256-4312 P.O. Box 128 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Festival Marketing Retail |
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Paul Choate (2010-2012) Outlaw Restaurant |
325-4366 Cell-729-5060 P.O. Box 1227, Ouray, Co. 81427 |
Restaurant Ridgway Chamber Liaison Festival
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Scott Campbell (2010-2012) Riverside Inn &Cabins & Jeep Rentals |
innkeeper@ourayriversideinn.com 325-4061 P.O. Box 342 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Lodging Membership CDC Ridgway Chamber Liaison |
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Jennifer Loshaw Executive Director (March 2008 present) |
Cell- 946-0053 Office- 325-4746 Office: P.O. Box 145 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Festival Membership Marketing
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Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service. Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!
Chamber Chat 01 27 2010-Betty Ball and Full Moon Soak
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!
Sunday, January 31:
“A Children’s Rainforest Odyssey” – The Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) and the Montrose Arts Council are pleased to announce an exclusive performance by the David Taylor Dance Theater. The David Taylor Dance Theatre will perform “A Children’s Rainforest Odyssey” considered to be “a delight for children of all ages” on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Montrose Pavilion.
FEBRUARY
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>
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 Beautification Committee: Committee meetings – monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center’s San Juan Room.
2010 OCRA Board of Directors
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Contact information |
Committees |
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Karen Avery (2009-2011) President Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs |
325-4094 P.O. Box 439 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Festival Marketing Lodging |
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Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010) Vice President 4 J+1+1 RV Park |
W) 325-4418 H) 325-4864 P.O. Box F Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Membership Compensation |
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Nancy Wolkin (2009-2011) Treasurer Denim of Antiquity
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Store: 325-4924 Cell: 596-1079 P.O. Box 1493 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Retail Festival Compensation |
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Clint Boots (2008-2010) Secretary Citizens State Bank 325-4478 |
325-4478 P.O Box A Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Compensation |
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Rob Megna (2010-2012) Backstreet Bagel |
Cell: 530-575-1333 P.O. Box 1466 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Restaurant Festival |
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Alan Cook (2009-2011) Timber Ridge Lodge, Mattherhorn Motel, Antlers Motel and Hypoxia Crossfit |
325-4856 P.O. Box 285 Ouray, Co. 81427 |
Membership Lodging |
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Michelle Poirer (2009-2011) Blue Pear
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Shop: 325-9838 Cell: 252-256-4312 P.O. Box 128 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Festival Marketing |
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Paul Choate (2010-2012) Outlaw Restaurant |
325-4366 Cell-729-5060 P.O. Box 1227, Ouray, Co. 81427 |
Restaurant Ridgway Chamber Liaison Festival
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Scott Campbell (2010-2012) Riverside Inn &Cabins & Jeep Rentals |
innkeeper@ourayriversideinn.com 325-4061 P.O. Box 342 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Membership CDC |
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Jennifer Loshaw Director (March 2008 present) |
Cell- 946-0053 Office- 325-4746 Office: P.O. Box 145 Ouray, CO. 81427 |
Chamber Representative for any Committee.
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Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service. Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!
Chamber Chat 1-14-2010
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
Presentations, dance party and more!
Sunday, January 31:
“A Children’s Rainforest Odyssey” – The Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) and the Montrose Arts Council are pleased to announce an exclusive performance by the David Taylor Dance Theater. The David Taylor Dance Theatre will perform “A Children’s Rainforest Odyssey” considered to be “a delight for children of all ages” on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Montrose Pavilion.
FEBRUARY
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>
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 Beautification Committee: Committee meetings – monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center’s San Juan Room.
Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service. Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!
New Years Eve Day….
Woke to more than a foot of snow…skies are clearing the fireworks tonight should be spectacular!
Sunrise in Ouray
Snapped this photo with my camera phone this chilly morning. Love those pink clouds!
Chamber Chat 12 23 09 Who is open this Christmas Eve and Day?
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.
Awards: Nom. Grand Jury Prize – Sundance 09 (more)
Categories: Romance-Drama-Comedy
Paper Heart” is the perfect after-Christmas movie, a lighthearted perspective on romance. This film was one of the best at Sundance this year. Bring your out of town guests for this DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, SATURDAY showing, one night only here in Ouray at the Wright.
Remember, this year’s Movie Club profits are being donated to Friends of the Wright Opera House. Some come out and do the Wright thing!
See you at the movies,
Eric
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.
OBriens Pub- You know it! Live music and a great time! Be there or be square!
JANUARY
Jan. 2:
2nd annual Flat Ice Festival at Rotary park. Saturday Jan 2nd 11 am to late night.
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
FEBRUARY
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 Beautification Committee: Committee meetings – monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center’s San Juan Room.
2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Karen Avery (2009/11) President
Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs
325-4981
Chris Bonatti (2007-2009) Vice President
The Outlaw Restaurant
HM: 325-4366
Nancy Wolkin (2009-2010)Treasurer
Denim of Antiquity
Store: 325-4924
Cell: 596-1079
Clint Boots (2008-2010) Secretary
Citizens State Bank
325-4478
Rob Megna (2008-2009)
Backstreet Bagel
Cell: 530-575-1333
Festival
Bill Leo (2007-2009)
Ouray Mountain Sports
325-4284
Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010)
4 J+1+1 RV Park
w)325-4418 H) 325-4864
Michelle Poirer (2009-2011)
Blue Pear
325-0450
Allen Cook
Timber Ridge and Matterhorn Lodges
Cross Fit
325-4856
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Chamber Chat 12 16 09 Nutcracker and Festivus… Got Cheer?
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!
In advance.. thank you for all you will do to make this years event the best ever!
Keep warm!
Priscilla
318.6950
Winter Days of Play:
Open Mic. At Backstreet Bagel:
Sundays, Jan 3rd Jan 17th, and Jan 31st 2010!
3 PM until 6 PM
Address: 524 Main Street, Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-0550
Call: John Randolph (970) 626-3105
JANUARY
Jan. 2:
2nd annual Flat Ice Festival at Rotary park. Saturday Jan 2nd 11 am to late night.
Jan 7 -10: 15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival
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
FEBRUARY
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.
Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service. Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!
