July 21 – Tom Rosemeyer, Evening of History – “The Camp Bird Mine”, Ouray Community Center. 7:30pm FREE
July 22& 23 CAMPING SKILLS: Voyager Youth Group: Fishing, hiking and water activities with overnight camping at Ridgway State Park.Youth ages 8-12. Sponsored by SOLA. Call 626-4279 for more information
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 26th -24th Annual Charity Horseback Ride Sponsored by Ouray Elks Lodge 10 AM at Portland Trailhead, two hour ride for charity sponsored by Ouray Livery. Rental horses available, lunch provided at the lodge. Minimum $100 donation requested for Elks charity programs. Information from Manette 970-325-0095 or Kris 970-626-4383.
July 27 at 7 pm: If you are interested in America’s Got Talent, wait until you see what Ouray has. The WISE Club(Women in Support of Education) is initiating a second fund raising event to subsidize the scholarship fund supported by the popular melodrama produced every other year. WISE is encouraging residents of Ouray County to strut their stuff in Ouray’s Got Talent!! Tryouts will be held on July 27 at 7 pm to help determine the order of the acts for maximum entertainment. The entry fee is $25 per act. The talent show itself will be held on August 7& 8 at 7:30 pm on the Ouray school stage. Entrance fee is $5.00 and audience members will be able to vote as many times as they wish for their particular favorite at $1.00 per vote. The Emma Lou Wylie Scholarship is awarded annually to a local female college student. Smaller awards are presented to each of the county’s high school valedictorians.
July 27-30 OURAY ROCKS! Intensive rock climbing camp for youth ages 11-15. Sponsored by SOLA. Voyager Youth Group Call 626-4289 for more information.
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
Restaurant Info:
| Happy Hour | Closes | Notes | |
| Billy Goats Gruff 325-4370 Gluten Free: let your server know |
nightly from 5-7pm |
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Join us for great BBQ chicken wings and $2 drafts and $4 wells at the bar. AND Stop in for Thirsty Thursdays! Open for lunche at 11am, Thursday-Sunday. |
| Bulow’s Bistro Gluten Free: let your server know |
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Sushi on Wed night! Voodoo Lounge Specials: Fri & Sat Happy Hour ½ Price aps. Call for info. |
| Mine Shaft Pizza at the Best Western |
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10:00 pm |
Delivers |
| O’Brien’s Pub |
Every Day. 4pm – 6pm. 50 cent off beer and $1 off Appetizers.
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10 pm unless the Kitchen is busy |
Late Night Happy Hour on Thursday 10pm – 12am. Live Acoustic music on the deck (weather permitting) Sunday’s 3pm – 5pm |
| Outlaw |
3 pm -4:30 pm |
10: 00 pm |
Full Menu! |
| Ouray Convince |
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8am – 11 pm 7 days a week |
Opens early too! |
| Papillon on Main Gluten Free: let your server know |
Mon.- Fri. 2 – 5pm |
full bar and appetizers each night 9pm till Midnight |
Daily Specials Monday Red Beans & Rice $9.95 Tuesday Liver & Onions $9.99 Wednesday Rocky Mountain Trout $12.95 Thursday Chicken Fried Steak $9.99 Friday All You Can Eat Catfish 14.95
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Declaimer: This is information that restaurant members have asked OCRA to share with other members. This is a consolidated list or reports and has not been solicited.
The Bistro at Billy Goat Gruff’s will be opening for lunches at 11am, Thursday-Sunday. Our lunch menu will feature our fabulous burgers, salads and appetizers, as well as our slow-smoked BBQ Ribs. If you are looking for a great gathering place outside, try the Biergarten, which opens at 11am daily, and offers our indoor seating area with pool table, shuffleboard and foosball.
Are you Gluten Free or is your diet as such?
-Spangler House B&B- Call ahead and let them know (vegan and gluten free)
-Ducketts Market : has lots of available products which are wheat and gluten free. We are also open to bringing in new Wheat free or Gluten Free products on your faves list. Let us know we always welcome your feedback and we’re all about happy tummies. 970-325-4397
-Ago Gallery has a new cook book that will be out this May 28th that has 200 gluten free recipes in it as well as art work by Romagean. This book will be for sale through Ago Gallery and San Juan Pottery.
August:
Announcing the First Annual Colorado Peace Ride
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 . Ride limited to 500 cyclists! For more information: Colorado Peace Ride.
August 29: 2nd Annual Grillin Chillin Thrillin Festival. 12 Western Slope Breweries,$20 to drink beer, all others free! Live music, zip and slack lines, kickball, kids puppet show, BBQ food and Grilled desserts! Picnic in Fellin Park with some of the best brews Colorado has to offer! Vegetarian food and NA beverages available. This event is sponsored by the Ouray Chamber and the Festival Committee for CHANGE! 970-325-4746 for more info.
Fall Activities:
September 25-27: Autumn Color Workshop
&
Photoshop Elements.
$359. Join Steve for a magical photo experience in Ouray at the height of autumn color. See www.synvis.com
for details.
October 3, 2009, 2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run
10am – 2pm, Hot Springs Park, Ouray. 2 nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run - This run circumnavigates a 13.9 mile loop around the City of Ouray on USFS trails. The run is scheduled to coincide with the Ouray Oktoberfest for even more enjoyment! Pre-registration required. For information, visit www.ouraytrailrun.com
October 3, 2009: 45th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing and Oktoberfest celebration! Beer, Brats and Bavarian Music: Return of the popular Bavarian band, The Austrian Connection!!!!!!!! Ouray Community Center 5-10 pm! Join us for spectacular San Juan Mnt Color then stop in for an evening celebration with live music, local brews and more! Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber Resort Association.
Miss a feature?
WEDNESDAYS until Aug 26 OURAY ELKS BINGO, 7 PM at the Ouray Elks lodge. Open to the public.
6/22/09 Ouray Mule and Carriage: starting this weekend will provide Stage Coach Rides on MAIN St!!! Call to arrange a guest pick up from your hotel to dinner!
New Service offered by River Side Inn and Cabins in collaboration with Peak to Peak Bikes! Bike rentals, Bike shuttle service and more! Contact River Side Inn or Peak to Peak for more info!
Ouray Massage Therapy has a new location at 8th & Main. (in the Cutting Edge building)
A pleasant healing decor with a Balinese theme. Offering Therapeutic Massage, Spa Treatments and retail Chinese Therapeutic Oils, Homemade Organic Lotion & Aromatherapy Sprays. I will also be teaching some workshops as well. More info on my website: www.bodybybeej.com.ls get $10 off all sessions all year. Contact: 318-1113
Dog Care for the day and for your yard! Little Paws and Dog Watch can help! Little Paws will take care of your pup when you are working or gone on a trip! Daily, overnight or weekly care @ $15/day per dog. For families with multiple dogs, a discounted price of $12.50/day per dog is given for visits longer than 3 days. Daily walks, playtimes, and any basic grooming needed are included in the fee. Pick-up and drop-off services are available for a small fee.