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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!
  

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!
  

   

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

OMR Rescue – Ouray Ice Park 2/05/2010