Chamber E-blast |
August 4, 2015
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2015 KARI WAGE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 4 PERSON SCRAMBLE
Benefiting the Ridgway Chamber of Commerce
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A GREAT BIG THANK YOU
To Travis Sackman and his Crew
who prepared the site and installed 5 yards of gravel which completes the picnic area at the Ridgway Visitors Center.
These guys gave up their
Thursday morning to beautify the Visitors Center so that it is more welcoming to the thousands who pass thru each year.
Thank our volunteers by supporting their business:
SAKO EXCAVATION
318-84
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WALKING TOUR OF TRUE GRIT MOVIE LOCATIONS 
in Ridgway, Colorado - Brought to you by the Ridgway Chamber of Commerce
Tours depart every Friday at 11 am from the Ridgway Visitors Center.
1 hour long tour. Cost is $10.00. Children under 12 are free.
As you walk through downtown Ridgway your well informed and engaging tour leader will share a wealth of interesting facts and details and point out buildings and venues featured in or relevant to the 1968 True Grit Movie.
Call ahead or stop by and reserve your tour. 626-5181 150 Racecourse Rd. at the north entrance
to the Fairgrounds off Hwy. 62. The Visitors Center is open daily 9am - 5pm.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Weehawken's 31st Annual Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and Crafts Festival is THIS WEEKEND!
 The 31st Annual Ridgway Rendezvous Announces the Entertainment Line-up for the weekend!!!
Mark your calendars and start making plans to come out to the 31st annual Ridgway Rendezvous on August 8th and 9th. In its 31st year, Weehawken Creative Arts will welcome over 140 artists and vendors on August 8th and 9th in the Town of Ridgway's historic park. The Rendezvous will once again feature an abundance of new artists and craftsmen's work to enjoy, plus an incredible line up of entertainment through- out the weekend for patrons. This two-day event offers plenty to enjoy all day long throughout each day. The entertainment on the Main Stage runs continuously on both days of the show with music ranging from bluegrass to rock and roll. Magic shows and a special performance from Weehawken's Yogini Circus Camp helps to make the entertainment extra special for the 31st year of the Rendezvous. Below is the schedule of entertainment for Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, August 8 9:00-10:00: Kevin Hawes playing the Harp Guitar 10:00-10:30: Red Mountain Radio 10:30-12:00: Rock Creek and CO Band 12:00-12:30: Sneffels Half Marathon Awards Ceremony 12:30-1:30: Weehawken Creative Art's Yogini Circus Performance 1:30-2:00: Red Mountain Radio 2:00-3:00: Magic with Paul Distefano 3:30-5:00: David Nunn (musician) *****Live Music at The Sherbino Theater with Big Medicine Gang. Doors and cash bar at 7:00pm. $10 at the door.
Sunday, August 9th 10:00-11:00: Deb Barr (musician) 11:00-11;15: Red Mountain Radio 11:150-12:15: Magic with Rick Boretti 12:15-12:30: Red Mountain Radio 12:30-1:30: Susan Walton Band 1:30-2:00pm: Red Mountain Radio 2:00-3:00: Til Willis(musician) 3:00-3:30: Red Mountain Radio 3:30-5:00pm: Some Guy named Robb(musician)
The Ridgway Rendezvous takes place at Hartwell Park in Ridgway, Colorado at the junction of Highways 550 and 62; the Gateway to the beautiful San Juan Mountains. The show runs on Saturday, August 8th from 9 am until 5 pm and on Sunday, August 9th from 10 am until 5 pm. Admission to the Ridgway Rendezvous on Saturday and Sunday is FREE, so make plans to bring your whole family and a car load of friends for a fun weekend full of fantastic art and wonderful entertainment in Ridgway, Colorado!
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LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH
"Big Medicine Gang" at the Sherbino Theater
 Come out to the Sherbino for a night of live music with Big Medicine Gang from Colorado on Saturday, August 8th!
Formed in the snowcapped Rockies of Breckenridge, Colorado in May of 2013
, Big Medicine Gang's
high energy original sound is a stiff cocktail of funk, blues, and reggae. Their original songwriting conjures a sound reminiscent of the Meters, Sam & Dave, and Led Zeppelin. Intertwined with a healthy dose of reggae back beats and dub jams fueled by Wailers, Sublime, and Skatalites. The Gang has had the outstanding pleasure of supporting and sharing the stage with such great acts as Melvin Seals and JGB, Mingo Fishtrap, Euforquestra, Don Carlos, The Revivalists, Mike Dillion, Members of the Subdudes, Everyone Orchestra, B-Side players, Caribou Mountain Collective, The Gasoline Lollipops, and many other national and local acts.
Doors and cash bar for Big Medicine Gang at The Sherbino is at 7:00pm with a $10 cover at the door.
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EVENINGS OF HISTORY
At the Sherbino Theater - Aug 4th
Evenings of History, Don Paulson, OCHS Curator and Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, Cal State Los Angeles, "The Ridgway Railroad Museum, Past Present and Future," 7:30 -9:00 pm @ the Sherbino Theater in Ridgway, $5 charge, free for Museum Members
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KIDS NIGHT OUT! CREATURES & MONSTERS (ART CREATION)
Wednesday, Aug 5 at the Sherbino
Join Miss Allison for a kid's night
out at The Sherbino Theater from 5:15 - 6:45 pm where kids will paint a picture of a monster or creature! Add bows, glasses, hats, choose the color, and size- anything goes with painting a monster/creature. $25 includes all supplies, a popcorn/candy and a soda pop! It's sure to be a night of creativity and fun and imagination. Call Weehawken Creative Arts at 970.318.0150 to save your spot!
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MOVIE AT THE WRIGHT
Wednesday, Aug 5 - "Clouds of Sils Maria"
Show 7:00pm
Doors 6:30pm
Tickets $7 adults
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WEEHAWKEN'S ART BAR!
Paint a Masterpiece in Just 2 Hours!
Join instructor Allison for a night of acrylic painting at The Sherbino Theater. $35 dollars for the Art Bar includes all supplies, a beer OR glass of wine, and an original acrylic painting to take home-- created by YOU! During the two hour session, Allison will provide instructions on how to duplicate your own piece of artwork from an image chosen for the night. Call Weehawken to save your spot: 970.318.0150. It is super-helpful for them to have pre-registrations for the purpose of having enough supplies on-hand!
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LIVE MUSIC AT THE SHERBINO
Friday, August 14th - The Royal We
$10 at the Door / 7:00 pm /
Dance the Night Away!!!
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LIVING ROOM LOUNGE - AUG 16
Music by AJ Fullerton / Art by Karen & Floyd Day!
The Sherbino invites you to wrap up the weekend in Ridgway's Living Room on Sundays at the Living Room Lounge. The Living Room Lounge will feature art from local artists, live music from local musicians, and the bar will be open- creating the perfect evening to join fellow community members in sharing the artistic talent that flourishes right here in Ridgway.
This month's Living Room Lounge to feature music from local musician, A.J. Fullerton, who was 1 of 3 national solo finalists in the 2014 Telluride Blues & Brews "Blues Challenge" competition, and artwork from local artists, Karen and Floyd Day. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door. For information about the featured artists, Floyd and Karen Day, please visit: http://karenkeeneday.com/
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NEW BOOK AVAILABLE AT RIDGWAY VISITOR'S CENTER
"Mines, Miners and Much More"
The book by Don Paulson focuses on historic mining in the San Juan Triangle area of Ouray, Silverton and Telluride.
The text covers all aspects of a miner's life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as well as the process of getting ore out of the mines, to the mills and to the smelters. It is designed for readers who are not already experts on mining history. The book also includes a chapter with detailed information about mining sites that can be visited today near Ouray, Silverton, and Telluride.
It sells for $19.95 and is available in Ouray at Buckskin Booksellers, the Ouray County Museum, Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts, and Columbine Mineral Shop; in Ridgway at the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC).More at this link |
ALPENGLOW ARTS ALLIANCE
Here's what's just around the corner in the arts!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
ROCC Talk on August 20th!
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NEWS FROM THE 4 CORNERS FILM OFFICE
August News
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Next Public Meeting will be in mid August with final design completed and additional information on scheduling and phasing.
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Next Chamber
Board Meeting
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The next Chamber Board meeting is
August 6 at 5:30 pm at the Ridgway Library.
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| Board meetings are held the FIRST Thursday monthly at 5:30 pm at the Ridgway Library. |
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Mark Your Calendars Now for these Upcoming After Hours Events!
August 20: Spencer Klein Real Estate
September 17: Friends of the Ridgway Schools
October 15: Trail Town Still
November 19: O.C. Elks
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Ridgway Chamber BOARD DIRECTOR POSITION OPEN 
Details Below....
We are looking for business people with new ideas and the desire to bring economic development to the Town of Ridgway.
For more information about responsibilities and time commitment contact Gale Ingram at 626-5014
[email protected]
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Board President Judi Snelling United Country Sneffels Realty 150 LIddell Street 970-318-8437
Vice President
Ken Haynes [email protected]
Treasurer
Scott Kennett
Kennett Construction
[email protected]
970.318.1238
Secretary
Eve Becker-Doyle
[email protected]
970-626-9862
Adam Corcutt
[email protected]
303-325-7348
Caroline Lescroart
Stock Exchange
970-209-3191
Mary McMahon
970-626-4021
Karli Whiteman
Heart & Sleeve Boutique
317-919-2909
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LINKS TO NEWS FROM OUR FRIENDS & PARTNERS
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LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYBAR
Four Corner's Cafe at Chipeta Solar Springs Resort
Weekly Live Music from 6-9 PM
ON WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS!
Chipeta Solar Springs Resort, Ridgway 970-626-3737 Chipeta.com
The Cafe is open for Breakfast 7-11 (and
7-noon
on Sunday)
Dinner Wed. -
Sunday
5-9 PM
Happy Hour 5-6
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TRUE GRIT CAFE
This Week's Specials
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ROAD RUNNER TRANSIT
Daily Bus Service Between Grand Junction and Durango
Roadrunner bus service serving Ridgway.
PLEASE NOTE: If boarding the bus eastbound stand on Hwy 550 on the north side of the Ridgway Visitors Center. If boarding westbound the bus stops on Hwy 550 directly across the street from the Ridgway Visitors Center.
Click Here for Full Details
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SECOND CHANCE WAG- A-THON KICKS OFF THE BOW WOW FILM FESTIVAL
Gather Pledges for Every Mile You Walk With Your Dog From July 27 - August 20th!
Second Chance is hosting a Wag-A-Thon to promote healthy living with your dog! Through the Wag-A-Thon you can get motivated to hit the trails with your dogs while saving lives at the same time.
Simply, grab a Wag-A-Thon pledge form at the Telluride or Ridgway Thrift Shops (or download at
adoptmountainpets.org) and start gathering pledges for $ for every mile you walk with your dog from
July 27- Aug 20.
There will be a Walk-A-Thon kickoff in Telluride on Monday July 27th at 9 am at
Oak Street Park (base of the Gondola) where you can get your event T-shirt (for $50 or more of pledges) and join a group hike.
After that (regardless of if you made the Kickoff event) keep track of your miles hiked with your dog through August 20th and post your progress with pictures of you and your dog hiking for second chances on Facebook and Instagram.
Thursday August 20th will be the final group Wag-A-Thon hike and will begin with all sorts of fun dog games and contests in Telluride's Elks Park.
Click Here for Full Details
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Ouray County Rodeo is Just Around The Corner!
Saturday, September 05, 2015 until September 7, 2015
Location: Ouray County Fairgrounds
Ranch Rodeo - Saturday
CPRA Rodeo - Sunday
Parade and BBQ - Monday
CPRA Rodeo - Monday
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E-BLAST
SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES
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1. You must be a Chamber member 2. Full Benefit members and Non-Profits have unlimited EBlast advertising benefits. 3. Information must be submitted by NOON each SUNDAY to be included in that week's blast. 4. Press-ready art must be no larger than 3x3 inches and no more than 150 words. 5. All info may be edited down at the Chamber's discretion. 6. Submissions should include: what, when, where and contact info. 7. Blast messaging should be focused on events/specials/ sales/news. 8. Logos or Graphics are useful. Please send in JPEG format. 9. Blast advertising is on a first come basis; the Chamber will use a rotation to ensure all businesses are served. 10. Businesses are limited to 2 consecutive weeks in a blast; businesses may resubmit their ads for future placement. 11. In conjunction with e-blasts, the Chamber will utilize its Facebook page to further promote member events/ messages.
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