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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 requested from members. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

CONGRATULATIONS!

People’s Choice- Best of the

 TASTE OF OURAY COUNTY WINNERS

BEST MAIN DISH ~ BON TON RESTAURANT (37 votes)

                                                Runner Up ~ Outlaw (27 votes)

                                                Runner Up ~ Silver Nugget (18 votes)

BEST APPETIZER ~ COACHLIGHT (21 votes)

                                                Runner Up ~ The Saloon (17 votes)

                                                Runner Up ~ Outlaw (13 votes)

BEST DESSERT ~ THE SALOON @ THE HISTORIC WESTERN HOTEL (36 votes)

                                                Runner up ~ Red Mountain Inn (35 votes)

                                                Runner Up ~ Coachlight (24 votes)

We also must mention the Silver Nugget for getting the most improved comments

& recognition as a new upcoming star!

Thanks to all of the volunteers and support for this wonderful event!

IN THIS ISSUE:      

• Feature: Call For Entry!
  
• Jeep Road report from the Forest Service
  
• Jeep Scholarship awarded to Benjamin Anderson!
  
• Railroad Museum Restoration Week- Volunteers to work w. restoration experts!
  
• Business Roundtable – Everything Ride the Rockies,
  

     Answers to All Your Questions, June 8^th

• BAH- Wilderflower Botique & Khristopher’s Culinaire, June 9^th
  
  
• Ride the Rockies is HERE,  June 15^th
  
  
• Links to members
  
• Updated OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS contact list
  

See the attached document for details!

For an updated and online CALENDER OF EVENTS,

check out www.ouraycolorado.com

Feature: Feature:  Call for Entry!

June 1-24 Photography entries accepted for San Juan Memories juried  photography exhibit at the Ouray County Historical Museum (OCHS).  Prizes awarded for First ($75), Second  ($50) and Third ($25) places plus a People’s Choice Award ($25). Interested applicants may submit no more than 3 entries; $5 per photo entry fee; ribbon winners from the past may not submit any previous prize-winning photo, all entries must be framed and received at the OCHS museum at the top of 6th Ave in Ouray by June 24. For more information call 325-4576, or go online to ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org.  

Below info has been provided on behalf of the USFS, Ouray Trail Group, Switzerland of America and the Visitors Center Staff. Updated May 24^th.

OURAY COUNTY

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ROADS

   2010  

OPEN

 Blue Lakes Trailhead (CR 7)

Brown Mountain

Corkscrew

County Road 9 (Box Factory)

Engineer

Owl Creek

Red Mountain Town (CR 31)   

Yankee Boy Basin

 CLOSED

Cow Creek

Governor’s Basin

Imogene Pass

Jeep Ticket Sales have started, May 7^th  

This year the jeep scholarship was awarded to Mr. Benjamin Anderson! Benjamin will be attending the University of Colorado School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He is the son of Lincoln and Heather Anderson of Ouray.  

Please remember-  Jeep ticket sales pay for 100%

             4^th of July and New Years fireworks,

                          $1000 student scholarship

                                      NEW 2010 JEEP   

                                                   Thank you all for your continued support!

June 7:
Railroad Restoration Week

Ridgway Railroad Museum’s annual Railroad Restoration Week will be held June 7 – 11 this year.  Local railroad history enthusiasts will join with several railfans from around the nation to work on the museum’s collection of railcars and buildings.  “We always need help with our preservation mission,” said museum president Karl Schaeffer, “and anyone wishing to join us during this work week will be welcome.  We’ll be continuing our restoration of RGS Galloping Goose 4, painting the caboose, and doing detail painting on RGS Motor 1, the outbuilding and main museum building, among other tasks.  The more helpers we have, the more we can accomplish.  In past years we have completed a phenomenal amount of work in these one-week sessions – for example, one year we completely replaced all of the exterior wood on the caboose, put on a new roof, and painted it, all in one week.  The museum provides most of the tools and lunch each day, so all the workers need to bring is enthusiasm.”

               Although walk-ins are welcome, anyone planning to help should contact Schaeffer at 626-4373 for planning purposes.

Wed. June 9- Business RoundTable – Everything Ride the Rockies

Answers to all your important questions about the event and planning for next seasons BRT meetings.  Ouray Community Center, 8am – 9:30am.

Wed. June 9- Business After Hours- Wildflower Boutique and Khristopher’s Culinaire Join Dee and Khris for a special summer evening Business After Hours-  lighting up Ouary’s very own LoDo.  325-4089 for more information.

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 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

**Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders requested from members. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

Does your business or restaurant feature products made or grown in Colorado? If so, then show your Colorado Pride and check out the Colorado Proud website (a division of the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture) www.co.marketmaker.uiuc.edu, for FREE marketing tools.

This is the 12^th year for the road closure. The permit is applied for by the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic and approved by the Colorado State Patrol. www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com Contact: Patti Zink- 970-247-0206

May 29^th
OPEN HOUSE, Story Block Building

Check out the latest addition to Main street’s Residential & Commercial community.  Saturday, May 29^th 9 – 5pm.  For more information and details call (970) 729 – 2268.

June 2– Taste of Ouray County 5 – 8pm, Ouray Community Center, 320 6^th Ave

Local chef’s and restaurants. Music by Yvonne Meeks, brews by Colorado Boy and Mr. Grumpy Pants Brewing Company!  Vote for the Best of Taste of Ouray County!  Come give your taste buds a real treat! Hosted by the Ouray Chamber Resort Association. Information at www.ouraycolorado.com or 325-4746.

Wed. June 9- Business After Hours- Wildflower Boutique and Khristopher’s Culinaire Join Dee and Khris for a special summer evening Business After Hours-  lighting up Ouary’s very own LoDo.  325-4089 for more information.

*Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders requested from members. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

 The chamber chat is full of seasonal openings including trails and businesses, meetings. etc. For more details on events, please review the calendar at OurayColorado.com! There is a lot going on such as the Ouray Elks Annual Rummage Sale, May 28 – 31.

IN THIS ISSUE: ????? 

• Welcome New OCRA Board of Director’s member!
  
• Paving update from the city!
  
• Campground, Jeep AND Hiking trail updates.
  
• Business Openings- Updated as of 05/20/2010
  
• Jeep Ticket Sales have begun! Jeep Scholarship to be awarded at graduation!
  
• Payroll: The Process in A Nutshell, GJ Business Incubator Center, 5/25/10
  
• The Alpine Triangle Coalition to meet. Be informed!
  
• Visitors Center USFS, Volunteers and Ouray Trail Group Training.
  
• 3/50 Project meeting- and the beat goes on- G.A.S- just ask!
  
• Taste of Ouray will be hosted 06/02/2010
  
• Last BAH for the summer- Wilderflower Botique & Khristopher’s Culinaire
  
• Ride the Rockies comes to town- June 15!  Be prepared!
  
• Links to members
  
• OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  
•  For many current Calendar of Event items, please see OurayColorado.com
  

New BOD Member Info: Rob Megna of Backstreet Bagel resigned from the BOD in order to spend more time on the growth of his business Backstreet Bistro! Lezah Saunders with Ouray Mule and Carriage has welcomed the opportunity to fill Rob’s shoes on the BOD and complete his term. Thank you Lezah!

Paving update from the city!

All,

 I just met with the project managers from CDOT and United.  They informed me that due to the weather delay on Tuesday, they are a day behind on the paving schedule.  We discussed the options available to us and have decided that paving operations will continue this weekend on Saturday.  Our biggest concern is to have all the project completed before Memorial Day weekend.  In order to regain the lost day, and to ensure there is enough cure time in the asphalt so that the in-laid striping can occur, the work will need to take place on Saturday. 

It will only be for Saturday and will only be the center lane of Main Street.  All parking and driving lanes will be completed tomorrow, so there should be no parking issues or traffic delays.  The only delays that may exist will be at the intersections, only impacting traffic turning out at the intersection, until the paving has passed through, and for trucks to enter or exit.  The crews will do all they can to ensure any impacts are as minimal as possible. 

I apologize for this change in plans and for the inconveniences that people have experienced over the past few weeks.  However, I think everyone would agree that it was a needed project, and more importantly, it needed to be completed before the important holiday weekend.

If there are any further updates, I will pass them along.

Patrick

Patrick Rondinelli

City Administrator

Ouray, CO

5/20/10- Below info has been provided on behalf of the USFS, Ouray Trail Group,  Switzerland of America and the Visitors Center Staff. Thank you for the updates!

Campgrounds:

4 J- OPEN

Ridgway State Park- OPEN year round.

Webbers: OPEN

Local USFS:

Beaver Lake and Amphitheater Campgrounds are open.  Loop 1 of Silver Jack will be opening this weekend.  Loops 2 and 3 are closed pending the removal of a large number of down trees.  Big Cimarron Campground is closed until its toilet is replaced sometime in the next several weeks.  Angel Creek and Thistledown Campgrounds are open with no services (or fees) until Memorial Day weekend.

USFS: Please direct visitors to our website for site-specific information: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/recreation/unc_camping.shtml.  Note that the status information on the website may not be current.

Hiking:

Bear Creek Trail -  Cleared of trees all the way to Grizzly Bear Mine.  Past the mine there is at least one gravel wash out area – be careful there, can be dangerous.  Difficult to get to the Yellow Jacket Mine at this point.

Baldy-
Clear of trees and snow. There is snow about 200 yards before the baldy peak junction.and after the junction for 3 or 4 hundred yards until the meadow where it is clear to the top. the Baldy ridge trail is full of snow.

Chief Ouray Trail- Cleared to just past the cliff. North facing is still snow covered.

Ice Lake Trail –Snow in the tree areas, but the Lower Basin is doable.  Trail is difficult at this time.  The Upper Basin is NOT to be hiked yet – lots of snow there.  For info, call Ron, Public Lands Office, Silverton, at 970-387-5530; his address in Silverton is 1246 Blair St.

Oak Creek Trail- Clear to the junction and 1/ 2mile towards twin peaks. Snow covered for the rest of the way.

Perimeter Trail- OPEN

JEEPING

OPEN

Yankee Boy Basin

Animas Forks and Cinnamon Pass is open now to Lake City.< C.R. 2 from Silverton>

CLOSED

Blue Lakes Trailhead (CR 7)

Brown Mountain

Corkscrew

Cow Creek

Engineer

Governor’s Basin

Imogene Pass

Owl Creek

Red Mountain Town (WORK BEGINNING 5/10) 

Spring Openings!

Restaurants:

?       Backstreet Bagel is OPEN

?       Billy Goat’s, open by Memorial weekend. Closed on Monday. 

?       Billy Goat’s Biergarten- open by Memorial weekend. The Biergarten will be open 7 days a week. Thirsty Thursdays are definitely on! Menus changes AND Artisan Bakery pretzels!

?       Bon Ton is OPEN- closed Tue. & Wed. until Memorial weekend. Then open 7 days.

?       Buen Tiempo is OPEN 7 days a week. Open for lunch on Sat & Sun.

?       Bulow’s Bistro
will OPEN Memorial Day.

?       Café’ Ouray OPEN for lunches only.  Memorial Day weekend through all of summer we will be open from 7am to 10pm everyday.

?       Coachlight Restaurant will open for the summer season on May 22, 2010 7 days a week.

?       Coachlight Tavern OPEN 7 days a week 

?       Hot Springs Swim and Snack is OPEN 7 days a week

?       Outlaw OPEN Tues- Sun.– closed on Mondays until Memorial – will start opening at 4:30 on Friday of Memorial Day weekend. 

?       The Saloon at the Historic Western Hotel will open May 14th for dinner every day from 5 to close. June lunch hours will be posted soon.

Seasonal Businesses:

Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour- OPENS May 13. Breakfast will begin Memorial Day             weekend. 

The Box Canon Falls Park and Visitor Center OPEN The hours are as follows:

 May 8 through May 28 – 9 am to 5 pm daily

 May 29 through September 6 (Labor Day) – 8 am to 8 pm daily

 September 7 through late October – 8 am to dusk

Ouray** County** Historical Society OPEN for the Summer Season —*

Ouray Mule and Carriage- OPEN

Peak to Peak Bicycles- OPEN Rentals and service!

San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours: OPEN

Switzerland of America:
 OPEN

Jeep Ticket Sales have begun!! May 7^th!-   Tricia- cell 970-318-8469

Tickets will be distributed by Patricia Sullivan starting May 7.   Patricia will be responsible for all pick up and drop off of tickets and funds. If you did not sell tickets last year and would like to sell tickets, please contact the chamber and we will be happy to add you to our list of vendors. Please remember-  Jeep ticket sales pay for 100% of the 4^th of July and New Years fireworks, a $1000 student scholarship and a new jeep (yes, we have to buy it).  Thank you all for your continued support!

May 25 – Payroll: The Process in a Nutshell, Grand Junction Business Incubator Center

Hiring your first employee can be an exciting, but confusing adventure if you’ve never done payroll before. This class is designed to help the average small business owner understand the basic process and forms, including how to avoid common pitfalls by paying payroll liabilities in a timely manner. 9am – 11:30am, $50
GJ Business Incubator Center

2591 B 3/4 Road

Grand Junction, CO 81503

(970) 243-5242

May 26^th- The Alpine Triangle Coalition

Be Informed.  Engage in the discussion. Please join us for an informational meeting on the Alpine Triangle Campaign.

Come learn more about this grassroots led, citizen-driven effort to protect the long-term economic, recreational, historical and sporting values of one of our most important regional multi-use public land resources.

Sponsored by:

City of Ouray, Ouray Chamber Resort Association

Gunnison Gorge Anglers and Trout Unlimited

When:  Wednesday, May 26th 2010 at 6:30PM

Where:  Ouray Community Center

For information call: Tony Chelf at (970) 596-4697

or Ty Churchwell at (970) 903-3010  www.alpinetriangle.com

June 1- Visitors Center USFS, Volunteers and Ouray Trail Group Training-  held at the Ouray Community Center 12:30- 3:30.  Lunch will be served at noon for Visitors Center Volunteers. Please join the chamber for an informational session covering the following topics: OHV rules and regs, permits and misc. info, OTG trail updates,  Search and Rescue Cards- what do they cover? Dispersed camping- where can you go? Ridgway State Park- accessible hiking, Visitors Center Resources and more! This meeting is open to all members of the community. Hosted by the Ouray Chamber and the Montrose USFS office

June 2– Taste of Ouray ––Local chef’s and restaurants. Music by Yvonne Meeks, brews by Colorado Boy and Mr. Grumpy Pants Brewing Company!  Vote for the Best of Taste of Ouray!  Come give your taste buds a real treat! 5-8 pm Ouray Community Center, 320 6th Ave. Info: www.ouraycolorado.com or 325-4746. Hosted by the Ouray Chamber Resort Association.

June 2, 2010- 9:30 am Ouray County Supports the 3/50 Project- Meeting
Ridgway Town Hall Open to all who support local services, shops and local living!
What services and supplies can you get in Ouray County that is competitive in quality and price with out-of-town services and supplies? – Example- Farm Fresh eggs are priced better at Khristopher’s Culinaire then City Market and Smart Wool Socks are equal in price at Ouray Mnt. Sports and High Country Leathers as it is at Murdock’s! Know the dollar value to our schools, roads and other county services that depend on local tax dollars. Meetings are held every other week- next meeting will be May 19 at the Ouray Community Center.  325-4746 for details.

Wed. June 9- Business After Hours- Wildflower Boutique and Khristopher’s Culinaire Join Dee and Khris for a special summer evening Business After Hours-  lighting up Ouary’s very own LoDo! 325-4089 for more information.

Photo Classes At Fabric Arts Studio

We are pleased to announce we have moved our Grand Junction classes to the Fabric Arts Studio, which is owned by our good friend Jane Aldoretta.

The new location features a spacious, permanent classroom and convenient parking at the door.

The address is 2297 Tall Grass, Unit 9, Grand Junction, CO 81505. It is about 1 1/2 miles west of Mesa Mall. Detailed directions by clicking HERE

For Questions or to Register, call Steve at: 970-245-6700

Upcoming Classes

Click on each class for details (via a PDF)

Or Click for a 2 Page Flyer Listing All The Classes

Sat, June 5: Using your Digital SLR camera Workshop

Sat, June 19: Make Your Own Book with Blurb Workshop

Sat, July 10: Photoshop Elements Bootcamp III (intermediate-advanced)

Tues, July 13: Creative Flower Close-ups

Thurs, July 15: Digital Quick Start (for any digital camera)

Sat, Aug. 7: Adobe Lightroom 3 Workshop

Sat, Aug. 21: Photoshop Elements Bootcamp I (the Basics)

Tues & Thurs, Aug 24 & 26: Mastering HDR Workshop (High Dynamic Range)

Sat, Sept. 11: Photoshop Elements Bootcamp II (The Wow Edition!)

Tues & Wed, Sept 14 & 15: Make Your Own Book with Blurb Workshop

Sat/Sun October 9 & 10: Special Bruce Hucko Workshop details TBA

Sat, Oct. 23: Photoshop Elements Bootcamp III (intermediate-advanced)

Sat, Nov. 6: Adobe Lightroom 3 Workshop

Sat, Nov. 13, Morning: Digital Quick Start (for any digital camera)

Sat, Nov. 13, Afternoon: Presenting Yourself: Canvas prints; Greeting Cards & More!

Saturday Classes are generally 9 to 4 while the weekday classes are 6 to 9.

Small class size. Classes include assistant Dick Colby. Best value in the Valley!

More General Class Info Here

**Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders requested from members. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

The chamber chat is full of workshop opportunities and meetings.  However, please review the community calendar at OurayColorado.com. There is a lot going on such as Weehawken’s spring performance: “Golden Ticket” and the “Dedication of the Chief Ouray Bust” at OCHS. See OurayColorado.com for details! Link our calendar to yours! It’s a google thing.

IN THIS ISSUE: ????? 

• Jeep Road Conditions Report- compliments of Switzerland of America.
  
• Attached- GMUG Forest Service Gates- opening when?
  
• Spring Closures/ Summer Openings- Updated as of 05/12/2010
  
• Jeep Ticket Sales have begun! Jeep Scholarship to be awarded at graduation!
  
• Workshop- “The Value of Public Relations”
  
• Dedication of Chief Ouray Bust
  
• Business After Hours-
  Blue Pear- DATE CHANGE May 18!
  
• Business Round Table- Empowering your employees!
  
• 3/50 Project meeting- and the beat goes on!
  
• Taste of Ouray will be hosted 06/02/2010
  
• Last BAH for the summer- Wilderflower Botique and Khristopher’s Culinaire
  
• Ride the Rockies comes to town- June 15!  Be prepared!
  
• Links to members
  
• OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  
•  For current members Calendar of Event items, please see OurayColorado.com
  

Jeep Road Conditions Report- compliments of Switzerland of America.

05/07/2010:

Yankee Boy Basin has been cleared and widened to the Twin Falls. Please be advised: we are not recommending travel into the basin for several more days as the warm weather and spring run-off are causing large rock cascades onto the trail. By next week, with continued dry weather, the trail should be safe for public travel. We anticipate county crews to move equipment to Engineer next week.

 Brandy

 Spring Openings! (Please send us your information! Thank you.)

Restaurants:

?       Backstreet Bagel is CLOSED May 10- 20th to move to their new location.

?       Billy Goat’s, both the Bistro and the Biergarten  will open by Memorial weekend. The Biergarten will be open 7 days a week. The Bistro will close on Monday.  Thirsty Thursdays are definitely on! Menus changes AND Artisan Bakery pretzels!

?       Bon Ton is OPEN- closed Tue. & Wed. until Memorial weekend. Then open 7 days.

?       Buen Tiempo is OPEN 7 days a week. Open for lunch on Sat & Sun.

?       Bulow’s Bistro will OPEN Memorial Day.

?       Café’ Ouray will OPEN Monday, May 3 for lunches only.  Memorial Day weekend through all of summer we will be open from 7am to 10pm everyday.

?       Coachlight Tavern OPEN 7 days a week  Coachlight Restaurant will open for the summer season on May 22, 2010 7 days a week.

?       Hot Springs Swim and Snack is OPEN 7 days a week

?       Outlaw OPEN Tues- Sun.– closed on Mondays until Memorial – will start opening at 4:30 on Friday of Memorial Day weekend. 

?       The Saloon at the Historic Western Hotel will open May 14th for dinner every day from 5 to close. June lunch hours will be posted soon.

Seasonal Businesses:

Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour- OPENS May 13. Breakfast will begin Memorial Day weekend. 

The Box Canon Falls Park and Visitor Center OPEN The hours are as follows:

 May 8 through May 28 – 9 am to 5 pm daily

 May 29 through September 6 (Labor Day) – 8 am to 8 pm daily

 September 7 through late October – 8 am to dusk

Ouray** County** Historical Society OPEN for the Summer Season —*

San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours: OPEN

Switzerland of America:
 OPENS May 16^th (Barring any further huge snow storms).

Jeep Ticket Sales have begun!! May 7^th!-  Tickets will be distributed by Patricia Sullivan starting May 7.   Patricia will be responsible for all pick up and drop off of tickets and funds. If you did not sell tickets last year and would like to sell tickets, please contact the chamber and we will be happy to add you to our list of vendors. Please remember-  Jeep ticket sales pay for 100% of the 4^th of July and New Years fireworks, a $1000 student scholarship and a new jeep (yes, we have to buy it).  Thank you all for your continued support!

May 14: “The Value of Public Relations“- Delta-Montrose Tech Center. 970-874-7671.

8:30-1:00- $30 includes box lunch.

- Working with the new media

- Developing your organization’s image and reputation.

- What makes for a story?

- Integration of social media

- Hosting members of the news media.

This event is hosted by Ore commutations (OCRA’s PR partners!)

RSVP: kelli@westerncolorado.org or call 970-874-9532

 Chief Ouray focus of May 14, 15 museum events

Celebrate our local history with OCHS! A ceremony to dedicate Jim Opdahl’s bronze sculpture of Chief Ouray will take place on Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. on the Ouray County Historical Museum grounds at the top of 6th Avenue in Ouray. 

The ceremony will include a full program of remarks by Ouray Mayor Bob Risch and Ouray County Commissioner, Heidi Albritton, a blessing by Chief Ouray’s descendent, Roland McCook, a dance demonstration as well as children’s activities in the afternoon by Ute Indian Museum director, CJ Brafford. 

Special Indian Fry Bread will be made on site 10 a.m. -1:30 p.m. — stop by for a special treat for lunch! Helen Herrera of “Grandma Helen’s Indian Frybread” is a member of the Apache Indian nation and makes her popular frybread dough with amaranth flour.

The evening before the ceremony, Roland McCook will give a historical talk at 7:00 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center. McCook is a direct descendent of both Chipeta’s and Ouray’s  family bloodlines.  His talk will focus on the
“Four Mile Reserve” a strip of land around the sacred Ute hot springs that Chief Ouray argued so passionately to keep during the 1870s era treaty negotiations. He will also discuss the way the Utes lived in the Uncompahgre Valley before their removal in 1880. 

This is an excellent opportunity for students, local history buffs and everyone who hikes and skis our local mountains to get an enlightening look at our local history from the perspective of a member of the Ute Nation.

Admission for both the dedication and McCook’s evening talk is free and open to the entire community. Admission to our the museum will be free from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 325-4576, or go online to ourayhistoricalsociety.org.

May 18 – Business After Hours-
Blue Pear – 5:30 – 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, thebluepear@yahoo.com. Dip into the hip! See what Blue Pear has been up to with new inventory and goodies to snack on!

              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

**Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders requested from members. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!
  

The chamber chat is full of  workshop opportunities and meetings… business stuff ya know (empowering you, right!?).  Please review the community calendar at OurayColorado.com. There is a lot going on such as  an  “Overview of Mac OS X”  class and the “Dedication of the Chief Ouray Bust” at OCHS. Who says we have an “off season”… that’s history!  See OurayColorado.com for lots of details! Link our calendar to yours! It’s a google thing.

IN THIS ISSUE: ????? 

• Spring Closures/ Summer Openings- Updated as of 05/06/2010
  
• Mothers Day Brunch
  
• Jeep Ticket Sales to begin!
  
• LIQUOR LICENSING WORKSHOP
  
• Workshop- Sinking or Swimming: Assessing Your Special Events
  
• Workshop- “The Value of Public Relations”
  
• Business After Hours-
  Blue Pear- DATE CHANGE May 18!
  
• Business Round Table- Empowering your employees!
  
• 3/50 Project meeting- and the beat goes on!
  
• Taste of Ouray will be hosted 06/02/2010
  
• Ride the Rockies comes to town- June 15!  Be prepared!
  
• Links to members
  
• OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  
•  For current members Calendar of Event items, please see OurayColorado.com
  

Spring Openings! (Please send us your information! Thank you.)

Restaurants:

?       Backstreet Bagel is OPEN- will close  May 10 to move to their new location

?       Billy Goat’s, both the Bistro and the Biergarten  will open by Memorial weekend. The Biergarten will be open 7 days a week. The Bistro will close on Monday.  Thirsty Thursdays are definitely on! Menus changes AND Artisan Bakery pretzels!

?       Bon Ton is OPEN- closed Tue. & Wed. until Memorial weekend. Then open 7 days.

?       Buen Tiempo is OPEN 7 days a week. Open for lunch on Sat & Sun.

?       Bulow’s Bistro will OPEN Memorial Day.

?       Café’ Ouray will OPEN Monday, May 3 for lunches only.  Memorial Day weekend through all of summer we will be open from 7am to 10pm everyday.

?       Coachlight Tavern is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday.  Will open 7 days a week starting May 8th.  Coachlight Restaurant will open for the summer       season on May 22, 2010 7 days a week.

?       Hot Springs Swim and Snack is OPEN 7 days a week

?       Outlaw is OPEN – closed on Mondays until Memorial – will start opening at 4:30 on Friday of Memorial Day weekend. 

?       The Saloon at the Historic Western Hotel will open May 14th for dinner every day from 5 to close. June lunch hours will be posted soon.

Seasonal Businesses:

Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour- OPENS May 13. Breakfast TBA.

The Box Canon Falls Park and Visitor Center will open for the summer season beginning May 8, 2010.  The hours are as follows:

 May 8 through May 28 – 9 am to 5 pm daily

 May 29 through September 6 (Labor Day) – 8 am to 8 pm daily

 September 7 through late October – 8 am to dusk

Ouray** County** Historical Society NOW OPEN for the Summer Season —*

San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours: Opens May 1.

Switzerland of America:
 OPENS May 16^th (Barring any further huge snow storms).

 Mothers Day: Sunday, May 9th

* Bon Ton- Mother’s Day brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9

* The Tundra Restaurant – Mother’s Champagne Brunch Buffet, 10am – 3:00pm

* Ouray Elks Annual Mother’s Day Brunch- Bring the family or just yourself to honor all Mothers- Short ceremony at 1:00 then brunch afterwards- More info call Bette Maurer 325-0425

Jeep Ticket Sales to Begin! May 7^th!-  Tickets will be distributed by Patricia Sullivan starting May 7.   Patricia will be responsible for all pick up and drop off of tickets and funds. If you did not sell tickets last year and would like to sell tickets, please contact the chamber and we will be happy to add you to our list of vendors. Please remember-  Jeep ticket sales pay for 100% of the 4^th of July and New Years fireworks, a $1000 student scholarship and a new jeep (yes, we have to buy it).  Thank you all for your continued support!

May 10, 2010: LIQUOR LICENSING WORKSHOP IN OURAY ON MONDAY, MAY 10The Colorado State Liquor Enforcement Division will be conducting a ***FREE*** training class presented by Liquor Enforcement Officers Brian Dyet and Brian Turner (aka “The Brians”). The City of Ouray has scheduled its annual Liquor License Workshop with “The Brians” for Monday, May 10, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The training curriculum will include any new and/or proposed legislation effecting liquor licensing since last year’s workshop and other pertinent liquor licensing topics. This is an opportunity for you and your employees to receive training prior to the busy summer season. 325-7066

Tuesday, May 11- Sinking or Swimming: Assessing Your Special Events

9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 Hwy 550, Ridgway

Presented by Illene Roggensack, Third Sector Innovations.  A lively, thought-provoking exploration of fundraising special events! We’ll use several self-assessment tools to measure the efficacy of your events and their revenue-generating potential, likely lifespan and role of an overall fundraising plan. All are invited, including Executive Directors, Board members, and event chairpersons and volunteers. You will take home:

• Methods and tools to objectively look at special event costs and benefits

• Better understanding of how to maximize return on investment in special events

• Clarity on the role of events in an overall fundraising strategy

$15 includes lunch, $10 for the workshop only

RSVP to Linda Simpson, 970.243.3767, or Sue Hillhouse, 970.626.2970 shill@ouraynet.com

May 14: “The Value of Public Relations“- Delta-Montrose Tech Center. 970-874-7671.

8:30-1:00- $30 includes box lunch.

- Working with the new media

- Developing your organization’s image and reputation.

- What makes for a story?

- Integration of social media

- Hosting members of the news media.

This event is hosted by Ore commutations (OCRA’s PR partners!)

RSVP: kelli@westerncolorado.org or call 970-874-9532

 May 18 – Business After Hours-
Blue Pear – 5:30 – 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, thebluepear@yahoo.com. Dip into the hip! See what Blue Pear has been up to with new inventory and goodies to snack on!

              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

April 28, 2010

 **Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders requested from members. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

 THIS chat is full of workshop opportunities and meetings… business stuff ya know. Please review the community calendar at OurayColorado.com. There is a lot going on and coming up such as  programs at the Wright and a dedication of  the Chief Ouray Bronze and so much more!  Who says we have an “off season”… that’s history!  See OurayColorado.com for details! Link your calendar to ours! It’s a google thing.

IN THIS ISSUE: ????? 

• Spring Closures/ Summer Openings
  
• Ride the Rockies- Private Home Stays – looking for hosts!
  
• Jeep Ticket Sales to begin!
  
• Ouray County Supports the 3/50 Project- Meeting
  
• LIQUOR LICENSING WORKSHOP
  
• Workshop- Sinking or Swimming: Assessing Your Special Events
  
• Business After Hours-
  Blue Pear
  
• Workshop- “The Value of Public Relations”
  
• Taste of Ouray will be hosted 06/02/2010
  
• Ride the Rockies comes to town- June 15!  Be prepared!
  
• Links to members
  
• OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  
•  For current members Calendar of Event items, please see OurayColorado.co
  

Spring Openings! (Please send us your information! Thank you.)

Restaurants:

?        Backstreet Bagel is OPEN- will close in May to move to their new location

?        Billy Goat’s, both the Bistro and the Biergarten  will open by Memorial weekend. The Biergarten will be open 7 days a week. The Bistro will close on Monday.  Thirsty Thursdays are definitely on! Menus changes AND Artisan Bakery pretzels!

?        Bon Ton is OPEN- closed Tue. & Wed. until Memorial weekend. Then open 7 days.

?        Buen Tiempo is OPEN 7 days a week. Open for lunch on Sat & Sun.

?        Bulow’s Bistro will OPEN Memorial Day.

?        Café’ Ouray will OPEN Monday, May 3 for lunches only.  Memorial Day weekend through all of summer we will be open from 7am to 10pm everyday.

?        Coachlight Tavern is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday.  Will open 7 days a

      week starting May 8th.  Coachlight Restaurant will open for the summer

      season on May 22, 2010 7 days a week.

?        Hot Springs Swim and Snack is OPEN 7 days a week

?        Outlaw is OPEN – closed on Mondays until Memorial – will start opening at 4:30 on Friday of Memorial Day weekend. 

?        The Saloon at the Historic Western Hotel will open May 14th for dinner every day from 5 to close. June lunch hours will be posted soon.

 Seasonal Businesses:

Ouray** County** Historical Society NOW OPEN for the Summer Season —*

 Mothers Day: Sunday, May 9th

* Bon Ton- Mother’s Day brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9

* The Tundra Restaurant – Mother’s Champagne Brunch Buffet, 10am – 3:00pm

* Ouray Elks Annual Mother’s Day Brunch- Bring the family or just yourself to honor all Mothers- Short ceremony at 1:00 then brunch afterwards- More info call Bette Maurer 325-0425

Ride the Rockies- Private Home Stays- looking for hosts!
Riders looking for private home stays are looking for a low key local sort of experience. If you have a room you would like to share as a host family, please contact Phil Morris with Ouray Travel – phil@ourayadventures.com Toll Free: 877-287-5931 to sign up.

Jeep Ticket Sales to Begin! May 7^th!-  Tickets will be distributed by Patricia Sullivan. Patricia will be responsible for all pick up and drop off of tickets and funds. If you did not sell tickets last year and would like to sell tickets, please contact the chamber and we will be happy to add you to our list of vendors. Please remember-  Jeep ticket sales pay for 100% of the 4^th of July and New Years fireworks, a $1000 student scholarship and a new jeep (yes, we have to buy it).  Thank you all for your continued support!

May 5, 2010- 9 am Ouray County Supports the 3/50 Project- Meeting
Ridgway Town Hall, Open to all who support local services, shops and local living!
What services and supplies can you get in Ouray County that are competitive with out-of-town services and supplies? Know the dollar value to our schools, roads and other county services that depend on local  tax dollars. Meetings are held every other week- next meeting will be May 19 at the Ouray Community Center.  325-4746 for details.

May 10, 2010: LIQUOR LICENSING WORKSHOP IN OURAY ON MONDAY, MAY 10The Colorado State Liquor Enforcement Division will be conducting a ***FREE*** training class presented by Liquor Enforcement Officers Brian Dyet and Brian Turner (aka “The Brians”). The City of Ouray has scheduled its annual Liquor License Workshop with “The Brians” for Monday, May 10, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The training curriculum will include any new and/or proposed legislation effecting liquor licensing since last year’s workshop and other pertinent liquor licensing topics. This is an opportunity for you and your employees to receive training prior to the busy summer season.

Tuesday, May 11- Sinking or Swimming: Assessing Your Special Events

9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 Hwy 550, Ridgway

Presented by Illene Roggensack, Third Sector Innovations.  A lively, thought-provoking exploration of fundraising special events! We’ll use several self-assessment tools to measure the efficacy of your events and their revenue-generating potential, likely lifespan and role of an overall fundraising plan. All are invited, including Executive Directors, Board members, and event chairpersons and volunteers. You will take home:

• Methods and tools to objectively look at special event costs and benefits

• Better understanding of how to maximize return on investment in special events

• Clarity on the role of events in an overall fundraising strategy

$15 includes lunch, $10 for the workshop only

RSVP to Linda Simpson, 970.243.3767, or Sue Hillhouse, 970.626.2970 shill@ouraynet.com

 May 12 – Business After Hours-
Blue Pear – 5:30 – 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, thebluepear@yahoo.com. Dip into the hip! See what Blue Pear has been up to with new inventory and goodies to snack on!

RSVP: kelli@westerncolorado.org or call 970-874-9532

June 2 – Taste of Ouray – Taste of Ouray – tantalizing, delicious samplings of local cuisine, live music and beverages. Yummy! Come give your taste buds a real treat! 5-9pm Ouray Community Center, 320 6th Ave. Info: www.ouraycolorado.com or 1-800-228-1876

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

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!