thechaletblog.com » Special Events http://thechaletblog.com Fun & Adventures with Lora and Steve Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:56:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 Uncompaghre Gorge Canyon Zip-Line http://thechaletblog.com/2009/06/18/uncompaghre-gorge-canyon-zip-line/ http://thechaletblog.com/2009/06/18/uncompaghre-gorge-canyon-zip-line/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:32:55 +0000 Lora http://thechaletblog.com/2009/06/18/uncompaghre-gorge-canyon-zip-line/ Continue reading →]]> San Juan Mountain Guides announces TWO dates for Zip Line runs across the Uncompaghre Gorge. Fun for the whole family. $10 per ride.

June 27th 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

July 4th 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Come get a new perspective on the gorge!

Come up to the Ice Park Upper Bridge on county RD 361 (Camp Bird Road)

]]> http://thechaletblog.com/2009/06/18/uncompaghre-gorge-canyon-zip-line/feed/ 0 Come Check Out the Historic Wright Opera House http://thechaletblog.com/2009/02/27/come-check-out-the-historic-wright-opera-house/ http://thechaletblog.com/2009/02/27/come-check-out-the-historic-wright-opera-house/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:03:57 +0000 Lora http://thechaletblog.com/?p=197 Continue reading →]]> The future of the Wright Opera House will be the focus of community tours and discussions during March. These are not “historic tours,” they are information and discussion about the process of attempting to purchase the building. Thus far, preparation by the Friends of the Ouray Wright Opera House includes creating a non-profit organization to buy and operate the building, conducting appraisal and structural assessment, researching grant opportunities to assist with purchase, rehab and operation of the facility, and designation as an Enterprise Zone project by the State of Colorado Economic Development Department creating significant tax benefits for donors. They have also developed a long range plan for how the building can retain its historic significance while serving our 21st Century lifestyle and economy.

 The tours are designed for the community to become as fully informed as possible about the status of this important potential project. The board–which includes Ralph Huesing as chair, Tom Kenning, Jim Opdahl, Nancy Nixon and Dee Williams– will lead small group tours of the entire building, provide updates on the studies of the viability of the building, grant assistance available, potential uses for the future, and the enhancements possible over several years to reach the goal of eventually presenting one of the premier performance venues in the region.

 The current owners would like to sell the building to a non-profit. The non-profit status makes grants available and tax benefits for donors. The asking price is $1million. The Friends of the Wright Opera House are currently applying for grants available for purchase of historic properties. They hope to receive grants and donations to enable purchase by the end of 2009.

 The first floor of the building is currently fully rented for retail, restaurant, and office spaces, providing a revenue stream to help with operation expenses. The auditorium is heavily used by the Weehawken Dance Program and musical and theatrical performance events. The flat floor of the auditorium also makes it a venue for special occasions such as weddings.

More information about the history and the future of the Wright Opera House is available at www.savethewright.org.

]]> http://thechaletblog.com/2009/02/27/come-check-out-the-historic-wright-opera-house/feed/ 0 Update on Mom & Dad http://thechaletblog.com/2009/02/13/update-on-mom-dad/ http://thechaletblog.com/2009/02/13/update-on-mom-dad/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:36:01 +0000 Lora http://thechaletblog.com/2009/02/13/update-on-mom-dad/ Continue reading →]]> Steve and I are often asked about my parents, Joe & Ann. As most of you know, we moved to Ouray back in the 1970s and the corner of 5th and Main and the Chalet has been a huge part of our family history. My dad celebrated his 70th Birthday just last week. Here are a couple of pictures that Mom sent from his birthday party at their home in Florida. We’re all pretty lucky. Happy Birthday Dad!!

1-Oma (grandmother), Joe & Ann


2 – Gerrit, Trina, Joe, Aunt Lisa, & Oma

3 – Dad & the Boys…Trouble waiting to happen. ;)

]]> http://thechaletblog.com/2009/02/13/update-on-mom-dad/feed/ 2 Free Kids Climbing Instruction at the Kids Wall at the Ouray Ice Park http://thechaletblog.com/2009/02/13/free-kids-climbing-instruction-at-the-kids-wall-at-the-ouray-ice-park/ http://thechaletblog.com/2009/02/13/free-kids-climbing-instruction-at-the-kids-wall-at-the-ouray-ice-park/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:18:57 +0000 Lora http://thechaletblog.com/2009/02/13/free-kids-climbing-instruction-at-the-kids-wall-at-the-ouray-ice-park/ Continue reading →]]> Just a friendly reminder that on Saturday night 2/14/09 OIPI will be offering free kids climbing instruction at the “Kids-Wall” located at the Ouray Ice Park.

 

  • Instruction begins at 6pm
  • Families and participants may park at the big curve along CR361
  • Participants must be 5 years and older
  • Participants should be wearing winter boots, pants, coats and mittens or gloves
  • OIPI & San Juan Mountain Guides will provide crampons, harnesses, helmets and ice climbing tools
  • The Kids college ends at 8:30pm
  • For other questions please call the Ouray Ice Park at 325-4288
]]> http://thechaletblog.com/2009/02/13/free-kids-climbing-instruction-at-the-kids-wall-at-the-ouray-ice-park/feed/ 0 Winter Arts Festival February 13 – 15, 2009 http://thechaletblog.com/2009/01/18/winter-arts-festival-february-13-15-2009/ http://thechaletblog.com/2009/01/18/winter-arts-festival-february-13-15-2009/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:20:03 +0000 Lora http://thechaletblog.com/?p=146 Continue reading →]]> This annual winter show is courtesy of the Ouray County Arts Association.  All entries are welcome including any art or craft, such as fine art, jewelry, needlework, and and other art form. Must be ready to hang/display. Bin work is also accepted. 

Registration: 9 a.m. – noon, Friday, February 13, 2009, Ouray Community Center.

To download a registration form, click HERE

Entry Fee: Free for members of OCAA and student, 18 and younger; $15 fee for non-members of OCAA.

Sales: All pieces must be for sale. OCAA retains 30% of sale price.

Awards: This is a non-juried show. There will be one award of $50 for People’s Choice.

Pick-up: It is the sole responsibility of the artist to pick up entries not sold. Pick-up is between 3 and 5p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2009.