Feature and other notices: The Ouray County Historical Society is currently accepting entries for its annual photo exhibit “San Juan Memories”. $5 per photo entry fee, ribbon winners from the past may not submit any previous prize winning photo, entries due by June 25, no more than three entries by any one artist, juried by Jack P. Arrington, Boulder, CO photographer. Opening July 8. Juried first place prize – $75, Juried 2nd place prize – $50, Juried 3rd place prize – $25. Peoples Choice Award – $25. Any single individual can only win one award. Contact museum for details. For further details please call the Museum 325-4576 or stop by the Museum at 420 6th Avenue in Ouray.
Trail Update: Upper Cascade Falls and Portland Trail are prime for Hiking right now!
Although there may still be a few downed trees and lingering mounds of snow further up, particularly on the north and east facing slopes, the following trails are ready to hike:
Ouray Perimeter trail, Ice Park Loop, Corbett Creek/Dallas Trail, up to below the Aspens, Portland Mine, Sutton, to the large avalanche between the two creeks, Lower and Upper Cascade Falls, to the top ledge, Twin Peaks and Oak Creek, to the junction, Old Twin Peaks, Silvershield, Baldy, to the summit, Storm’s Gulch, Alpine Mine Overlook, to the junction until you encounter snow, Dexter Creek, for 1.5 miles and Bear Creek, to Grizzly Bear Mine. The Trail Group has completed work in the Amphitheater and moving on to several other trails in the next two weeks.
With unseasonably warm temperatures forecast for the next ten days, several other trails up to about 10,500 feet should begin to open up. Compliments of Kelvin Kent.
May 30: Adoptathon Second Chance Humane Society is sniffing out good owners for homeless pets! On May 30th from 9:00am to 3:00pm the Second Chance Humane Society is hosting its annual Adoptathon! Come and meet some great dogs and cats. You’ll also enjoy music performed by Tony Rosario and the Pour Boyz! For more information please contact 626-2273.
Thursday, June 4, (and every Thursday until mid-Sept.) Ouray Farmers Market, 2-6 pm. Ten or more local farmers, homemade breads, cheese and more. Sustainable workshops such as: solar dehydrators, make a bow drill, compostable seedling pots, salves, and more!! For more information or to volunteer, etc., please contact: Trevor or Erin- ourayfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Sorry, no crafts.
June 10: Taste of Ouray: A Festival of Flavor! Culinaire and Wine Festival. Ouray Community Center 4:30-9pm. Beverages provided by Colorado Boy Brewery, Ourayle House and Montaya Distilleries from Silverton, CO. Several Western Slope Wineries will be on hand as well!
Massard Room:
4:30-7: Food service 5-9 Dessert
6:30 – 7:30: Mystery Box Culinary Cook-off
San Juan Room:
5-9: Musical and theatrical performances
Chameleon Ensemble 5-6:30
David Baker and friends 7:30-9
5 – 7 Kids Creation Station: hosted by Weehawken Creative Arts
Our Proud Sponsors Include: Backstreet Bagel, Khristopher’s Culinaire, Ouray Performance Art Guild, The Western Hotel and Saloon, Ouray Chamber Resort Association and Red Hat Distribution.
On June 9, 10 and 11 Weehawken Creative Arts will present a “Culinary Retreat Experience” with Sara Sharpe and the Box Canyon Lodge in Ouray. During this three-day adventure, students will learn incredible recipes in the kitchen and enjoy a relaxing break in Ouray!
June 13th 12pm – 6pm 14th Annual Love Your Valley Festival – Music, food and fun for the kids! Enjoy great music by The Last Bus and High Plains, Micro Brew Sampling with a cool glass for $20 per person, delicious food provided by Blue Ribbon Barbeque and Sandy’s Kitchen. Fun and Games for the whole family! Doggie Obstacle Course, Chalk Walk Art and much much more!
June 13 – Corkscrew Railroad Bed and Turntable Hike – Sponsored by the Ridgway Railroad Museum and OCHS (guided $10 fee) Call: 970-325-4576 to reregister.
June 16 – Jane Bennett, Evening of History “Ouray County Ranching Stories”
June 19 & 20 – ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE!! Sponsored by the Ouray Woman’s Club. Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. Fantastic bargains! Clothing, antiques, furniture, books, and many more treasures. Ouray Community Center.
June 23 – Tom Hillhouse, Evening of History
“The Mesker Iron Fronts on Ouray’s Main Street”
June 26 – Trio Solesti – world renowned chamber music trio from New York, 7:30pm, 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO Info: www.ocpag.org
June 30 – Karen Griffiths, Evening of History “Lake Lenore”, Ouray Historical Society
July 4 – Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration – Parades, kids games, fire hose water fights, Elks Club BBQ, and spectacular fireworks display! Fun for the whole family!
July 7 – Don Paulson, Evening of History – “Late 19th and Early 20th Century Ouray Photographers”
July 10-12 – Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run in the scenic, rough mountains of SW CO.
July 14 – Carolyn Kelly, Evening of History – “Historic Ouray Homes”
July 15-18: FJ Cruiser Summit
July 18th – “Paws for Art” : Formerly the Fur Ball, this new Fun-raiser has been upscaled to a casually elegant early evening event featuring a Live Art Auction, complimentary wine, beer, appetizers and live music. Although this event is to benefit homeless dogs (and cats), dogs will not be attending this year as they tend to get unruly when they drink too much wine. However, pet lover or not – you won’t want to miss this Art Auction – with artist contributions of all genres this will be a uniquely fun evening at the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village.
July 21 – Tom Rosemeyer, Evening of History – “The Camp Bird Mine”
Summer Wildflower & Landscape Workshop
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Photoshop Elements July 24-26, 2009. $339. Join professional photographer Steve Traudt for an exciting photo workshop timed for the famous wildflower explosion. We begin Friday at 6 pm with a classroom session. Saturday is a full day of field trips, review sessions and more training, including some bonus Photoshop Elements work in the evening (bring your PC or Mac laptop computer loaded with Elements 6 or 7). We are back in the field Sunday morning with the workshop concluding about noon. Subjects covered include exposure control, close-ups/macro, panoramas, high dynamic range HDR, lighting, composition, depth of field and much more. Need a room too? Book at the Chalet Inn for special discounted workshop prices. You won’t find a better value or more exciting workshop. Small class size for more one-on-one time including constructive reviews by Steve. More workshop details at: www.synvis.com
July 25, 26, 29 & 30- Diamond W Wranglers –Cowboy western singing group, 7pm, Wright Opera House. Western Music Album of the Year! Info, call John – 970-325-7255
July 31 – Artists Alpine Holiday – 49th Annual National Juried art show. Enjoy the creative and unique art work of artists in various mediums–oils, watercolors, photography www.ourayarts.org
August 9 – 12, 2009 Colorado Peace Ride: Join this amazing tour along one of the 10 most scenic routes in the country! The Colorado Peace Ride is a 4-day, 238-mile tour along the entire San Juan Skyway loop: Peace Ride Route . Think sweeping vistas, epic climbs topping 10,000 feet and sweet stretches of downhill, beginning in historic Durango, with overnight stops at the hot springs of Ouray, the legendary town of Telluride and the grounds of the Sophia Peace Center in Dolores. This eco-friendly ride funds services for a wide range of causes, providing unique support in strategic planning, project facilitation, team building, and worker rejuvenation. The Peace Ride is a fully supported tour with an affordable entry fee of just $200, and Olympic rider and coach, Colby Pearce, has designed the training schedule. Ride limited to 500 cyclists so register online now! For more information: Colorado Peace Ride
Aug. 29: Grillin Chillin Thrillin! Details coming soon! 10 Brewers are signed up!
September 25-27: Autumn Color Workshop
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Photoshop Elements.
$359. Join Steve for a magical photo experience in Ouray at the height of autumn color. We begin Friday night at 6 pm with a lecture. Saturday features field trips and review sessions. Sunday morning is another field trip and after lunch is a special bonus of a hands-on Photoshop Elements class with some of Steve’s favorite techniques. We conclude about 4pm. You’ll learn composition, panoramas, HDR, exposure control, lighting and much more. Bring your laptop computer (PC or Mac) loaded with Elements 6 or 7. Need a room? Book at the Chalet Inn for special discounted prices. Small class size; less is more! See www.synvis.com
for details.