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OCRA Chamber Chat

March 3, 2010

Note:  2010 Census jobs are here! Temporary spring jobs!  In Ouray County, wages start at $14/hour plus 50 cents/mile. You’ll be paid for training and work flexible hours in your local area.  The required skills test can be taken in Ridgway or Ouray.  To make an appointment for testing, or to get more information, call 1-866-861-2010 or visit  www.2010censusjobs.gov .

Testing in Ouray:

Every Thursday (2/25 thru 3/25) at 1:30 PM at the Ouray County Courthouse, 541 4th St.

Testing in Ridgway:

Every Monday (3/1 thru 3/29) at 6:30 PM at the County Land Use Bldg., 111 Mall Rd.

Every Thursday (3/4 thru 3/25) at 10:00 AM at the County Land Use bldg., 111 Mall Rd.

IN THIS ISSUE

Fly Tying Class- Don’t miss this FREE lesson before they’re all tied up!

CHILI COOKOFF

Fused Glass Workshop.

Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B

“Ouray County’s Got Talent”

StoneCircle Celtic Band

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

Links to members

Public Restroom locations

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:

OURAY COUNTY CHORUS, under the direction of Andre Wilkins.  Rehearsals TUESDAYS, 7– 8:30pm at Ridgway’s Church of the San Juans.  Spring theme: land, environment and Americana; concert May 14th.  All singers welcome.  For Information – call Jim 626-4239.

March 6- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic: Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

Sat. March 6 -  CHILI COOKOFF at Ouray Elks lodge.  Open to the public, 7 regular classes, 3 commercial classes, no entry fee.  Sample the area’s best dishes, judging by the public, $10 adults, $5 ages 5 – 10, $25 family.  Bring entries 4:30, dinner at 5:30, Karaoke after.  626-4239 for more information.

Sat. March 6th – Fused Glass Workshop. 2-4pm  $30 to make a piece of Jewelry or a hair clip.  $50 for a small dish or trivet. Call to reserve a spot, $10 deposit required.  Presented by the Painted Marmot.

March 10- Business After Hours-
Morning Song B&B  Come, take a tour and socialize!  5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

March 13 – “Ouray County’s Got Talent!”  – Ouray Community Center – 7-9pm  Rehearsal dates
are 3/5 & 3/6  Info: susan@suscolor.com. or call her at 970-799-0117.  Fundraiser for WISE Scholarships

April 7-
Business After Hours-
Ouray Family Medicine  1st Anniversary.  Come visit and get to know us.  5:30-7:30, 325-9900, 824 Main St. mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

April 17 – Trace Bundy, Guitarist – Wright Opera House, sponsored by Ouray County Performing Arts Guild Concert

April 25 – Montrose Community Band Spring Concert – 3pm.  Benefit concert for Friends of the Wright Opera House

May 7 – Valley Youth Orchestra Concert – Wright Opera House.

May 7-9 – Varooms and Balloons Festival – Ridgway, various locations

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

For more information: www.ridetherockies.com          www.facebook.com/pages/Ride-The-Rockies/277493887188

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

February 24, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:     

• Wine Tasting- Backstreet Bagel and Mountain View Winery
  
• Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak
  
• CHILI COOKOFF
  
• Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B
  
• “Ouray County’s Got Talent”
  
• StoneCircle Celtic Band
  
• AND MORE….. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?
  
• Links to members
  
• OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• Feature and other notices:

  OURAY COUNTY CHORUS, under the direction of Andre Wilkins. Rehearsals TUESDAYS, 7– 8:30pm at Ridgway’s Church of the San Juans. Spring theme: land, environment and Americana; concert May 14th. All singers welcome. For Information – call Jim 626-4239.

   

  Feb 27 – Wine Tasting at Backstreet Bagel
  with Mountain View Winery – 7-9pm
  Wine and delicious appetizers! $20 Call 325-0550 for more information.
  

   

  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 6- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic: Tying a better parachute Dry Fly. With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm
  

   

  SAT, MARCH 6 – CHILI COOKOFF at Ouray Elks lodge. Open to the public, 7 regular classes, 3 commercial classes, no entry fee. Sample the area’s best dishes, judging by the public, $10 adults, $5 ages 5 – 10, $25 family. Bring entries 4:30, dinner at 5:30, Karaoke after. 626-4239 for more information.

   

  March 10- Business After Hours-
  Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray
  970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com
  

   

  March 13 – “Ouray County’s Got Talent!” – Ouray Community Center – Fundraiser for WISE Scholarships
  

   

  March 20- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly. With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm
  

   

  March 20 – Stone Circle – Celtic Music – 8:00-9:30 pm. Wright Opera House. Tickets: $15 This is a benefit for Friends of the Wright.

   

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

   

  April 17 – Trace Bundy, Guitarist – Wright Opera House, sponsored by Ouray County Performing Arts Guild Concert

   

  April 25 – Montrose Community Band Spring Concert – Benefit concert for Friends of the Wright Opera House

   

  May 7 – Valley Youth Orchestra Concert – Wright Opera House.

   

  May 7-9 – Varooms and Balloons Festival – Ridgway, various locations

   

  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.
  

  Ride The Rockies (RTR) to Celebrate 25 yrs with an overnight stay in Ouray on JUNE 15, 2010! RTR
  is one of Colorado’s premier cycling events. Join 2,000 cyclists and embark on a fully supported, seven-day trek through some of the state’s finest mountain communities.  The 25^th anniversary tour will include seven impressive climbs and fun at every turn. Lottery applications will be accepted beginning February 7^th.  All riders accepted will have their room reservations booked by Alpine Cyclists Connection based out of Ridgway. RTR will offer one large scholarship to a local non-profit! Details coming soon! The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 954-6700
  

  For more information: www.ridetherockies.com
  www.facebook.com/pages/Ride-The-Rockies/277493887188
  

   

  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!
  

   

OCRA Chamber Chat

February 17, 2010

Ride The Rockies (RTR) to Celebrate 25 yrs with an overnight stay in Ouray on JUNE 15, 2010! RTR
is one of Colorado’s premier cycling events. Join 2,000 cyclists and embark on a fully supported, seven-day trek through some of the state’s finest mountain communities.  The 25th anniversary tour will include seven impressive climbs and fun at every turn. Lottery applications will be accepted beginning February 7th.  All riders accepted will have their room reservations booked by Alpine Cyclists Connection based out of Ridgway. RTR will offer one large scholarship to a local non-profit! Details coming soon!   The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 954-6700   

For more information: www.ridetherockies.com          www.facebook.com/pages/Ride-The-Rockies/277493887188

Feature and other notices:  Look who is featured!   http://cbs4denver.com/getaways/ouray.ice.climbing.2.1457648.html

Please feel free to post the below list where guests can see it…. seems a lot of folks are asking about where our public restrooms are….

Where may I find Public Restrooms?

     Hot Springs Park (North end of town by the pool)

     City Hall (on 6th Ave. just east of Main St.)

     Mouse’s Chocolates & Coffee (520 Main St.)

     Backstreet Bagel & Deli (524 Main St.)

     Ouray Riverside Inn & Cabins (1805 N Main St)

     Ouray Visitors Center (north end of town next to the pool)

     Rotary Park- (north end of town- Ice Skating rink)

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- Free Casting Class- Rigs Fly  Shop- Sat Feb 20 3pm – Sat Feb 20 4pm

Learn how to become a better fly caster. Equipment can be provided if needed.

February 20:
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 6- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic: Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH:  CHILI COOKOFF at Ouray Elks lodge.  Open to the public, 7 regular classes, 3 commercial classes, no entry fee.  Sample the area’s best dishes, judging by the public, $10 adults, $5 ages 5 – 10, $25 family.  Bring entries 4:30, dinner at 5:30, Karaoke after.  626-4239 for more information.

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

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

March  20- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

March 20 – Stone Circle – Celtic Music – 8:00-9:30 pm. Wright Opera House.  Tickets: $15  This is a benefit for Friends of the Wright.

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

February 10, 2010

Go for a Climb and then Wine and Dine your Valentine in Ouray!

Ride The Rockies (RTR) to Celebrate 25 yrs with an overnight stay in Ouray on JUNE 15, 2010! RTR
is one of Colorado’s premier cycling events. Join 2,000 cyclists and embark on a fully supported, seven-day trek through some of the state’s finest mountain communities.  The 25th anniversary tour will include seven impressive climbs and fun at every turn. Lottery applications will be accepted beginning February 7th.  All riders accepted will have their room reservations booked by Alpine Cyclists Connection based out of Ridgway. RTR will offer one large scholarship to a local non-profit! Details coming soon!   The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 954-6700   

For more information: www.ridetherockies.com          www.facebook.com/pages/Ride-The-Rockies/277493887188

Feature and other notices:  Look who is featured!   http://cbs4denver.com/getaways/ouray.ice.climbing.2.1457648.html

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.

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.   Show hours: Fri. 1:00p-7:00pm; Sat. 10:00a-7:00pm, and Sun. Noon-3:00pm. 

For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808.

February 12th:  MOVIE – FRIDAY AT THE WRIGHT – 7 PM:  ELEGY

Showtime: 7 p.m.    Doors: 6:30 p.m.    Place: Wright Opera House

Director: Isabel Coixet      Stars:   Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, and Dennis Hopper

Runtime: 112 min.    Rating: R

Categories: Romance, Drama

Synopsis:

Elegy charts the passionate relationship between a celebrated college professor and a young woman whose beauty both ravishes and destabilizes him. As their intimate connection transforms them-more than either could imagine-a charged sexual contest evolves into an indelible love story. With humanistic warmth, wry wit and erotic intensity, this film explores the power of beauty to blind, to reveal and to transform.

Feb. 13: North Face movie being shown.  Main Street Theatre 7 PM, Ouray Ice Park event- $10 includes beer.  Mountaineering adventure! Cliffhanger!  Thrilling!  This is a true story.

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: Financial Resources. 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- Free Casting Class- Rigs Fly  Shop- Sat Feb 20 3pm – Sat Feb 20 4pm

Learn how to become a better fly caster. Equipment can be provided if needed.

February 20:
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 6- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH:  CHILI COOKOFF at Ouray Elks lodge.  Open to the public, 7 regular classes, 3 commercial classes, no entry fee.  Sample the area’s best dishes, judging by the public, $10 adults, $5 ages 5 – 10, $25 family.  Bring entries 4:30, dinner at 5:30, Karaoke after.  626-4239 for more information.

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

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

March  20- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

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

Took these this morning with my camera phone.

Downtown Ouray, from 5th and Main

OMR Rescue – Ouray Ice Park 2/05/2010

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>

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