Chamber Chat 12 23 09 Who is open this Christmas Eve and Day?

 
 

OCRA Chamber Chat:

December 23, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: … Wow, what a magical season! Thank you all for your support and I hope you have enjoyed the many special events the season has brought.  Be well, shop till you drop, soak in the hot springs, save the left over's and join your friends out in our restaurants/ pubs and know you are all part of what makes Ouray so magical!!!!!!!!! Peace be yours.....  Jennifer Loshaw, OCRA Director

 
 

Index:

Who is open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day?

Paper Heart- this weeks Movie Club Movie!

Santa
Delivers

Christmas Dinner, Open Hours, etc.

New year's Eve Parties

Ice Fest

Chicks with Picks and the new Quick for climbers on the go!

Full Moon Ski and Soak

What to plan for the rest of winter!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  Santa Delivers on Dec. 24 courtesy Ouray Elks.  To arrange a visit from Santa, call 325-0095 (Ouray Area), 626-5862 (Ridgway area) by December 22nd.  We still need Santas – call if you can help.

Share with the world – ice park in the news once again!!  Woo Hoo

America's wildest winter adventures

From ice climbing to backcountry skiing, these adrenaline-pumping sports are drawing increasing interest, as active vacationers sign up for novel travel opportunities

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34381626/ns/travel-active/from/ET

 
 

 
 

Christmas & Who is Open?:  (we are building this list as we speak!)

 
 

Restaurants-

Bon Ton and Buen- Closed Christmas Day.

Outlaw Restaurant will be open for dinner on Christmas Day. Closed Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

O'Briens Pub- Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Hosting New Years party. Live music.

Tundra Restaurant- Christmas Day 12-5 buffet

New Years Dinner 8-midnight- live music, dinner and more.

Reservations highly recommended -6 pm seating , 9 pm seating, $75 includes champagne with dinner.

New Years Day TBA,

 
 

 
 

Hot Springs Pool- Christmas Eve- Open 12-6, Christmas Day- Open 4-9, New Years Eve- Open 12-6, New Years Day-Open 12-9

Retail:

Blue Pear will be open 10-2 day before Christmas. Closed Christmas day and new years day.

Duckets Market-
Christmas eve until 4pm. Closed Christmas day.

            New Years Eve until 4pm and closed New Years Day

Drifters Gift Shop will be open on Christmas Eve Day from 11am to 4pm.

               Closed on Christmas Day and reopen on Saturday from 11am to 4pm.

               Our final day will be Jan 2, 2010 and will reopen May 1st on regular hours.

               We will be open occasionally on Saturdays during the winter months.

High Country Leathers will be open 10 till 6 Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

Ivory's Trading Co.- Open Christmas Eve from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Christmas Day.

            Open New Years Day  10 am to 4 pm.

Khristopher's Culinaire- Christmas Eve, 10:00-3:00pm, Christmas Day, Closed

               New Years Day, Closed

Mountain Fever- will be OPEN from 10AM-5PM on Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day

Open New Years Day 10AM-5PM

North Moon- Christmas Eve 10am to 2pm or maybe 3pm. Christmas Day closed

New Years Day 10am to 2 0r 3 pm

Ouray Moutain Sports Xmas Eve 9-3, Xmas day closed, New years Day 9-6

Ouray V&S Variety will be open 9-6 Christmas Eve

                                   12-4 Christmas Day

                                   10-5 New Year's Day

Wildflower Boutique on your list: Christmas Eve:  10:00 am - 3:00 pm

               Christmas Day – closed

 
 

Saturday, Dec. 26:

Paper Heart

December 26th, 2009

Showtime: 7 p.m.

Doors: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Wright Opera House

Director: Nicholas Jasenovec

Runtime: 88 min.

Rating: PG-13|Parental Guide

Awards: Nom. Grand Jury Prize - Sundance 09 (more)

Categories: Romance-Drama-Comedy

 
 

Paper Heart" is the perfect after-Christmas movie, a lighthearted perspective on romance. This film was one of the best at Sundance this year. Bring your out of town guests for this DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, SATURDAY showing, one night only here in Ouray at the Wright.

 
 

Remember, this year's Movie Club profits are being donated to Friends of the Wright Opera House. Some come out and do the Wright thing! 

 
 

See you at the movies,

Eric

 
 

 
 

 
 

THURSDAY, DEC. 31:  Ouray Elks New Year's Eve Party., starting 6:00 PM.  Karaoke starts 7:30 PM, with finger food and drink specials.  Open to the public.  626-4239.

 
 

Beaumont Hotel New Years Party! Contact 325-7050 for more information.

OBriens Pub- You know it! Live music and a great time! Be there or be square!

              
 

 
 

 
 

JANUARY

 
 

Jan. 2:
2nd annual Flat Ice Festival at Rotary park.  Saturday Jan 2nd 11 am to late night.

 
 

Jan 7 -10: 15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival  This years festival will be hosted by Timmy Oneill and we'll have a great Superhero party on Saturday night with prizes for the best costumes.  Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

 
 

Jan 15-17: The NEW Quickie! Jan 15-17- Chicks with picks weekend workshops. 4 to 1 ratio with their infamous Girly Guides!

 
 

Jan 24-28: Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"- www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

FEBRUARY

 
 

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) – Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

 
 

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) – This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

 
 

Cattleman's Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

 
 

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

 
 

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.

 
 

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Karen Avery (2009/11)  President                                                                                                      

Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs                                                                                                                             

 325-4981                                                                                                              

 
 

Chris Bonatti (2007-2009) Vice President                                                                                   

The Outlaw Restaurant                                                                                                                                    

HM: 325-4366      

                                                                                                            
 

Nancy Wolkin (2009-2010)Treasurer

Denim of Antiquity

Store: 325-4924

Cell: 596-1079

 
 

Clint Boots (2008-2010)  Secretary

Citizens State Bank

325-4478

 
 

Rob Megna  (2008-2009)                                                 

Backstreet Bagel

Cell: 530-575-1333

Festival

 
 

Bill Leo (2007-2009)

Ouray Mountain Sports

325-4284

 
 

Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010)                         

4 J+1+1 RV Park

w)325-4418  H) 325-4864

 
 

Michelle Poirer (2009-2011)

Blue Pear

325-0450

 
 

Allen Cook

Timber Ridge and Matterhorn Lodges

Cross Fit

325-4856

 
 

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!

 
 

 
 

msnbc.com: America's wildest winter adventures

Ouray Makes MSNBC.COM

 
 

America's wildest winter adventures

From ice climbing to backcountry skiing, these adrenaline-pumping sports are drawing increasing interest, as active vacationers sign up for novel travel opportunities http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34381626/ns/travel-active/from/ET

Chamber Chat 12 16 09 Nutcracker and Festivus... Got Cheer?

OCRA Chamber Chat:

December 16, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Got Ice and Holiday Cheer? Then  you must be in Ouray!

 
 

Index:

 Ridgway Fire Dept. CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

"NUTCRACKER"!!!!!!!!!!

Opening Day of the Ice Park
Dec. 12- opening early!

Ouray Elks stocking stuffing and potluck

2nd Anuual Festivus Street Party

Santa
Delivers

Christmas Dinner, Open Hours, etc.

New year's Eve Parties

Winter  Days of Play… Ice Fest seeks volunteer's. Who wants the coolest swag??

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices: Please tell the membership that Alpine Bank is again sponsoring the Ouray Christmas Light Contest this year.  The two categories will be Business and Residential and awards for each category will be as follows: 1st Place $100.00, 2nd Place $75.00, and 3rd Place $25.00.   2008 winners will not be eligible this year.

All participants in the contest must be in the Ouray city limits.  Judges will be making their rounds Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23 so to be considered, those who wish to participate must have their lights on from 5PM-9PM.

 
 

 
 

Dec. 17-
Ridgway Fire Dept. CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, Dec 17th , 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Join us for  APPETIZERS, BEER/WINE, DOOR PRIZES
AND A FUN SOCIAL GATHERING!!!!!

PLEASE BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY, KIDS GLOVES, MITTENS, ETC, OR

CANNED FOOD, NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS, (gift receipt if applicable). THIS IS YOUR ADMISSION FEE!!

Thanks to our generous sponsors:

RIDGWAY FIRE DEPT, MOUNTAIN MARKET, OURAY COUNTY NEWSPAPERS

AND HIGH SPRIRITS LIQUORS, and RCP RIDGWAY OURAY HOLIDAY CARES PROGRAM

 
 

 
 

DECEMBER 18 & 19: "NUTCRACKER"!!!!!!!!!!
Performance will be held on December 18 at 6 pm and on December 19 at 1:30 pm and at 6 pmat the Wright Opera House in Ouray.  Tickets will go on sale on December 7th  and will be available in Ouray at "Khristopher's Cullinare", "Buckskin Booksellers", and "Mouses Chocolates;" in Ridgway at "Cimarron Books and Coffee".

Reserved Seats and Member Rates are available only through Weehawken Creative Arts directly:  970-318-0150 or www.weehawkenarts.org

 
 

December 18th, Weehawken Dance will  be hosting a special event and fundraiser at Venue Roscoe Fox tied to "The NUTCRACKER" performance There will be a short live auction at the event.   This special event will help Weehawken Dance raise funds for an assortment of dance program equipment needs and should be a great time.  If you are interested in helping Weehawken in this endeavor, or would like to attend the special event in conjunction with "The Nutcracker," be sure to mark your calendar for the night of the 18th.    

 
 

SATURDAY, DEC. 19TH:  Ouray Elks stocking stuffing and potluck, 6:00 PM.  Help prepare for Santa Delivers.

 
 

Dec. 20:
Festivus Street Party- 3pm -9pm or until we slide off the street! 6th Avenue "Street Party", 3-9pm.  Cool carols & warm spirits! . . . Hot food and seasonal beverages. . . Fire dance performance by Dessert Embers dance troupe, eclectic holiday music, burn barrels of grievances, feats of strength and bonfires to warm you!   Info:  OurayColorado.com or 970-325-4746.

 
 

Dec. 20: Open Mic at Backstreet Bagel 3 pm – 6 pm. 325-0550, 524 Main St. Ouray.

 
 

 
 

THURSDAY, DEC. 24:  Santa Delivers courtesy Ouray Elks.  To arrange a visit from Santa, call 325-0095 (Ouray Area), 626-5862 (Ridgway area) by December 22nd.  We still need Santas – call if you can help.

 
 

Christmas & Who is Open?:  (we are building this list as we speak!)

 
 

Restaurants-

Bon Ton and Buen- Closed Christmas Day.

Outlaw Restaurant will be open for dinner on Christmas Day. Closed Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

O'Briens Pub- Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Hosting New Years party. Live music.

Tundra Restaurant- Christmas Day 12-5 buffet

New Years Dinner 8-midnight- live music, dinner and more.

Reservations highly recommended -6 pm seating , 9 pm seating, $75 includes champagne with dinner.

New Years Day TBA,

 
 

Retail:

Duckets Market-
Christmas eve until 4pm. Closed Christmas day.

            New Years Eve until 4pm and closed New Years Day

Drifters Gift Shop will be open on Christmas Eve Day from 11am to 4pm.

               Closed on Christmas Day and reopen on Saturday from 11am to 4pm.

               Our final day will be Jan 2, 2010 and will reopen May 1st on regular hours.

               We will be open occasionally on Saturdays during the winter months.

Ivory's Trading Co.- Open Christmas Eve from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Christmas Day.

            Open New Years Day  10 am to 4 pm.

Khristopher's Culinaire- Christmas Eve, 10:00-3:00pm, Christmas Day, Closed

               New Years Day, Closed

Mountain Fever- will be OPEN from 10AM-5PM on Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day

Open New Years Day 10AM-5PM

North Moon- Christmas Eve 10am to 2pm or maybe 3pm. Christmas Day closed

New Years Day 10am to 2 0r 3 pm

Ouray Moutain Sports Xmas Eve 9-3, Xmas day closed, New years Day 9-6

Ouray V&S Variety will be open 9-6 Christmas Eve

                                   12-4 Christmas Day

                                   10-5 New Year's Day

 
 

 
 

 
 

THURSDAY, DEC. 31:  Ouray Elks New year's Eve Party., starting 6:00 PM.  Karaoke starts 7:30 PM, with finger food and drink specials.  Open to the public.  626-4239.

 
 

Beaumont Hotel New Years Party! Contact 325-7050 for more information.

 
 

Greetings on this very icy morning!

   Wow! welcome to Winter!  I am just back from visiting family in the Caribbean and asking myself why did I come back to Colorado at this time of year???   Oh well!  The Ice Park will open on time or earlier this year! and that is a good thing! 

   The chill of this morning is a definite reminder! Ice Festival!!  is 4 weeks from TODAY!  

I know most of  you are counting the days until Christmas! but I wanted to connect with you before that chaos sets in to wish you a happy holiday! and find out what your availability is for the Festival.   I did receive some responses from Mel's earlier email but it would help me out greatly for those of you who did not respond yet to just shoot me an email letting me know if you are available, what you have done in the past and what you are interested in doing this year.

I would encourage you to check out the 2010 festival schedule listed on the ourayicefestival.com   It looks like a great line up of events and exciting things to attend as well as work at!  We will do our best to make it a great time for all of you as well. As we know and appreciate that we could not do it without you!

 
 

In advance.. thank you for all  you will do to make this years event the best ever!

Keep warm!

Priscilla

318.6950

              
 

Winter Days of Play:

 
 

Open Mic. At Backstreet Bagel:

Sundays, Jan 3rd Jan 17th, and Jan 31st 2010!         

3 PM until 6 PM

 
 

Address: 524 Main Street, Ouray, CO 81427

(970) 325-0550

 
 

Call:   John Randolph (970) 626-3105

 
 

 
 

JANUARY

 
 

Jan. 2:
2nd annual Flat Ice Festival at Rotary park.  Saturday Jan 2nd 11 am to late night.

 
 

Jan 7 -10: 15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival 

Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

 
 

Jan 15-17: The NEW Quickie! Jan 15-17- Chicks with picks weekend workshops. 4 to 1 ratio with their infamous Girly Guides!

 
 

Jan 24-28: Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"- www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

FEBRUARY

 
 

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) – Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

 
 

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) – This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

 
 

Cattleman's Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

 
 

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

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!

 
 

 
 

Chamber Chat 12 09 09 Chocolate, Wine, Parade, Movies, Skiing, OH MY!

IN THIS ISSUE: The Ouray River Trail has been groomed and is ready for cross country skiing! Kudos to Kevin!

 
 

Index:

  
 

The Ouray Movie Club is back!

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOPS

Free Matinee to kick off Yule Night!

Yule Night: 

Parade in Main,  Santa at the Elks

Wine and Chocolate Festival

Open House at Healing Touch Therapy Spa's Beaumont location.

Weehawken fundraiser at Venue Roscoe Fox

Business Round Table

"NUTCRACKER"!!!!!!!!!!

Opening Day of the Ice Park
Dec. 12- opening early!

Ouray Elks stocking stuffing and potluck

2nd Anuual Festivus Street Party

Open Mic at Backstreet Bagel

Santa
Delivers

New year's Eve Parties

Winter  Days of Play… Ice Fest seeks volunteer's. Who wants the coolest swag??

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices: Movie Club is BACK!

Dec. 11:
The Ouray Movie Club is back at the Wright Opera House for our 2009-2010 Season. We are pleased to announce that at the end of the season, our profits will be donated to Friends of the Wright Opera House.  Our premier, Away We Go. 7 p.m.   $7.50 per ticket.  Come early and purchase a season membership for $60; membership includes a punch card valid for 10 admissions during the 2009-2010 season.  Much more information including links to trailers are available at our blog,  http://ourayfilm.com.  Find us also on Facebook and become a fan:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ouray-Movie-Club/180269159425 

 
 

Yule Night -Dec 12- 5pm – 10 pm Events include but are not limited to: Yule Night Parade, Santa at the Elks, Light up Main St, Wine and Chocolate Festival,
AND
Visit our fabulous retail shops and pick up the gifts that will make you VERY
popular with those you love! Details below!

 
 

Dec. 12: FREE MOVIE: The Yule Night celebration officially begins with a movie at the Main Street Theater, 3 p.m. The featured movie is, Christmas with the Kranks, starting Tim Allen and Jaime Lee Curtis.   Admission is free.  This program is made possible with the support of Twin Peaks Insurance, Alpine Bank of Ouray, Citizens State Bank of Ouray, Morning Song B&B and the Ouray Chamber.

 
 

 
 

Luther Krank and his wife decide to skip the Christmas and go to the Caribbean, but their plans are changed when his daughter decides to come home at the last minute.   They must perform a Christmas miracle to get the presents, decorations and food ready in time.

 
 

Dec. 12:

Voyager Youth Program and Weehawken Creative Arts Present: GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOPS registrations now being accepted! 
This "free" annual program is limited to 25 families in each community; one house per family and a pre-registration or reservation is required.
The Ouray Gingerbread House Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 12th from 10 am until Noon at the Ouray Community Center.   The Ridgway Gingerbread House Workshop will be held on Sunday, December 13th from 1 pm-3 pm at the Ridgway Elementary Schol (Condor Hall). 

 
 

 
 

Dec. 12- Yule Night
Parade on Main Street with a bonfire and caroling 5 pm, and then a visit with Santa at the Elks Club 6 pm.  Live Nativity scene. Sponsored by the Ouray Fire Department and the Ouray Elks Lodge. Ouray, CO.

 
 

SATURDAY, DEC. 12:  Yule Night at Ouray Elks – 5:15 Santa arrives to meet children; 5:30 spaghetti dinner ($8 adults, $5 ages 5 – 10, under 5 free).  Open to the public. 626-4239.

 
 

 
 

Dec 12- Wine & Chocolate Festival:
A Celebration of Decadence   Wine and Chocolate at it's finest!-Local Chocolatier's, Western Slope Wineries, live music-  Free admission to the wine tasting with
$100 worth of receipts
per person from Ouray venues on Yule night .  $10 to attend, tickets for chocolate tasting $1 each. People's Choice to be awarded.  7 pm – 10 pm Beaumont Hotel's Tundra Restaurant.505 Main Street, Ouray, Co.  325-4746 Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber and Morning Song B&B.

 
 

Dec. 12- Open House- Healing Touch Therapy Spa located in the Historic Beaumont Hotel- 505 Main St. Ouary, Co. 81427

Spa treatments, gift certificates. Stop in and view this amazing facility! 2-8 pm, 325-0415 for information

 
 

Dec. 17-
Business Round Table, 8 am – 9:30, Ouray Community Center.

Informational seminars presented by the Ouray Community Development Committee with information of interest and value to those who participate in the Ouray Business Community. Call the City Resources Office for additional information - (970) 325-7065

 
 

DECEMBER 18 & 19: "NUTCRACKER"!!!!!!!!!!
Performance will be held on December 18 at 6 pm and on December 19 at 1:30 pm and at 6 pmat the Wright Opera House in Ouray.  Tickets will go on sale on December 7th  and will be available in Ouray at "Khristopher's Cullinare", "Buckskin Booksellers", and "Mouses Chocolates;" in Ridgway at "Cimarron Books and Coffee".

Reserved Seats and Member Rates are available only through Weehawken Creative Arts directly:  970-318-0150 or www.weehawkenarts.org

 
 

December 18th, Weehawken Dance will  be hosting a special event and fundraiser at Venue Roscoe Fox tied to "The NUTCRACKER" performance There will be a short live auction at the event.   This special event will help Weehawken Dance raise funds for an assortment of dance program equipment needs and should be a great time.  If you are interested in helping Weehawken in this endeavor, or would like to attend the special event in conjunction with "The Nutcracker," be sure to mark your calendar for the night of the 18th.    

 
 

SATURDAY, DEC. 19TH:  Ouray Elks stocking stuffing and potluck, 6:00 PM.  Help prepare for Santa Delivers.

 
 

Dec. 20:
Festivus Street Party- 3pm -9pm or until we slide off the street! 6th Ave, Ouray- Fire dance performance by Dessert Embers!, carols, warm beverages and more! OurayColorado.com or 325-4746 for more info.

 
 

Dec. 20: Open Mic at Backstreet Bagel 3 pm – 6 pm. 325-0550, 524 Main St. Ouray.

 
 

 
 

THURSDAY, DEC. 24:  Santa Delivers courtesy Ouray Elks.  To arrange a visit from Santa, call 325-0095 (Ouray Area), 626-5862 (Ridgway area) by December 22nd.  We still need Santas – call if you can help.

 
 

 
 

THURSDAY, DEC. 31:  Ouray Elks New year's Eve Party., starting 6:00 PM.  Karaoke starts 7:30 PM, with finger food and drink specials.  Open to the public.  626-4239.

 
 

Beaumont Hotel New Years Party! Contact 325-7050 for more information.

 
 

Greetings on this very icy morning!

   Wow! welcome to Winter!  I am just back from visiting family in the Caribbean and asking myself why did I come back to Colorado at this time of year???   Oh well!  The Ice Park will open on time or earlier this year! and that is a good thing! 

   The chill of this morning is a definite reminder! Ice Festival!!  is 4 weeks from TODAY!  

I know most of  you are counting the days until Christmas! but I wanted to connect with you before that chaos sets in to wish you a happy holiday! and find out what your availability is for the Festival.   I did receive some responses from Mel's earlier email but it would help me out greatly for those of you who did not respond yet to just shoot me an email letting me know if you are available, what you have done in the past and what you are interested in doing this year.

I would encourage you to check out the 2010 festival schedule listed on the ourayicefestival.com   It looks like a great line up of events and exciting things to attend as well as work at!  We will do our best to make it a great time for all of you as well. As we know and appreciate that we could not do it without you!

 
 

In advance.. thank you for all  you will do to make this years event the best ever!

Keep warm!

Priscilla

318.6950

           
 

Winter Days of Play:

 
 

Open Mic. At Backstreet Bagel:

Sundays, Jan 3rd Jan 17th, and Jan 31st 2010!          

3 PM until 6 PM

 
 

Address: 524 Main Street, Ouray, CO 81427

(970) 325-0550

 
 

Call:   John Randolph (970) 626-3105

 
 

 
 

JANUARY

 
 

Jan 7 -10: 15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival 

Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

 
 

Jan 15-17: The NEW Quickie! Jan 15-17- Chicks with picks weekend workshops. 4 to 1 ratio with their infamous Girly Guides!

 
 

Jan 24-28: Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"- www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

FEBRUARY

 
 

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) – Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

 
 

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) – This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

 
 

Cattleman's Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

 
 

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

 
 

Chamber Chat 11 24 09- Thanksgiving dinner at the Bon Ton and Outlaw

IN THIS ISSUE: Thanksgiving dinner:

The Bon Ton will be open Thanksgiving Day from 3 to 7 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended as we will fill up fast.

The Outlaw will be open for Thanksgiving dinner. We will be doing a turkey, ham, or prime rib dinner.  We will be serving from 5 to 8. 

325-4366.

 
 

Tuesday night dinners return to Backstreet Bagel as of Dec. 1

Turn Black Friday into a Blue Weekend with the Blue Pear!

Business After Hours at Alpine Bank- Dec. 3- 5:30-7:30

Elks Club Arts & Crafts sale

OURAY ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE: 

Updated Seasonal Closures- new list for you! I hope this helps.

Free matinee to kick off Yule Night!

Yule Night- Parade, Santa and oh so much more!

Wine and Chocolate Festival

Open House at Healing Touch Therapy Spa's Beaumont location.

Ice Carvers are coming to town!

Opening Day of the Ice Park Dec. 19

Festivus Street Party

Winter  Days of Play… Full Moon Ski and Soak!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  Turn Black Friday into a Blue Weekend! I am having a storewide sale - 20% off everything- and there is even a special shelf with 50% off items :) Starting Friday, Nov 27 - Sunday Nov 29. Hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving and hope to see you this weekend. If you can't make it....tell a friend!

Michelle Poirier

The Blue Pear

PO Box 128

450 Main Street

Ouray, Colorado 81427

970-325-0450                                                

thebluepear@yahoo.com

 
 

What has your chamber done for you lately? Check Ouray out at www.officialbestof.com or watch the video at http://officialbestof.com/state/colorado/2009/videos/Ouray.wmv

 
 

Thursday, Dec. 3: Business After Hours at the Ouray Alpine Bank. 5:30-7:30, stop in for this popular after hour's event. This event is open to all chamber business and citizen members.

 
 

SATURDAY/SUNDAY DECEMBER 5 & 6:  OURAY ELKS ARTS, CRAFTS AND FOOD SALE.  10 AM – 4 PM Saturday, Noon – 4 PM Sunday at the Ouray Elks lodge.  Open to the public.  Information:  626-4239.

 
 

 
 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6:  OURAY ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE:  7 PM at the Ouray Elks lodge.  Help remember our departed members.  Open to the public.

 
 

Yule Night -Dec 12- 5pm – 10 pm Events include but are not limited to: Yule Night Parade, Santa at the Elks, Light up Main St, Wine and Chocolate Festival,
AND
Visit our fabulous retail shops and pick up the gifts that will make you VERY
popular with those you love! Details below!

 
 

Dec. 12: FREE MOVIE: The Yule Night celebration officially begins with a movie at the Main Street Theater, 3 p.m. The featured movie is, Christmas with the Kranks, starting Tim Allen and Jaime Lee Curtis.   Admission is free. 

 
 

Luther Krank and his wife decide to skip the Christmas and go to the Caribbean, but their plans are changed when his daughter decides to come home at the last minute.   They must perform a Christmas miracle to get the presents, decorations and food ready in time.

This program is made possible with the support of Twin Peaks Insurance, Alpine Bank of Ouray, Citizens State Bank of Ouray, Morning Song BnB and the Ouray Chamber.

 
 

Dec. 12- Yule Night
Parade on Main Street with a bonfire and caroling 5 pm, and then a visit with Santa at the Elks Club 6 pm.  Live Nativity scene. Sponsored by the Ouray Fire Department and the Ouray Elks Lodge. Ouray, CO.

 
 

 
 

Dec 12- Wine & Chocolate Festival: A Celebration of Decadence   Wine and Chocolate at it's finest!-Local Chocolatier's, Western Slope Wineries, live music-  free admission to the wine tasting with
$100 worth of receipts
per person from Ouray venues on Yule night .  $10 to attend, tickets for chocolate tasting $1 each. People's Choice to be awarded.  7 pm – 10 pm Beaumont Hotel's Tundra Restaurant.505 Main Street, Ouray, Co.  325-4746 Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber and Morning Song B&B.

 
 

Dec. 12- Open House- Healing Touch Therapy Spa located in the Historic Beaumont Hotel- 505 Main St. Ouary, Co. 81427

Spa treatments, gift certificates. Stop in and view this amazing facility! 2-8 pm, 325-0415 for information

 
 

 
 

Ice Carvers- Dec. 18-20th at the Beaumont Hotel Courtyard- Sponsored by Erin Eddy, Beaumont Hotel, River Side Inn and Cabins, Outlaw Restaurant and the Chamber.

 
 

Opening Day of the Ice Park Dec. 19

 
 

Festivus Street Party- Dec. 20 3pm -9pm or until we slide off the street! 6th Ave, Ouray- Fire performance, carols, warm beverages and more! OurayColorado.com or 325-4746 for more info.

 
 

 
 

Change of Hours? See below for updates! This list includes CHAMBER MEMBER Businesses ONLY. 

 
 

Open 7 days a week:

Backstreet Bagel & Deli- Tuesday dinners to return Dec. 1!

Buen Tiempo Mexican Restaurant- always a hot spot!

Swim and Snack at the host springs pool- 12-6- have you tried their salad! 

Mouse's Chocolate- Yummy all the time!

 
 

Closed:

-Bulow's Bistro Restaurant-Closed Oct. 10 until Thanksgiving. Tundra-Closed for winter except for special events.

-O'Brien's Pub-Closed Nov.  1-19

-Outlaw Restaurant- Closed Nov. 8-19.  We will be open Saturday the 7th and then reopen on Friday the 20th.

-Western Hotel and Saloon- Closed for the winter, except for special parties.

-Billy Goats Gruff- Closed for the winter

 
 

Closures: This list is of our members only!

 
 

Mon:  CLOSED

Café' Ouray

Outlaw Restaurant

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

Tue: CLOSED

Bon Ton 

O'Brien's Pub

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

Wed: CLOSED

Bon Ton 

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Papillion Main

 
 

Thurs:  CLOSED

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

      
 

 
 

Other updates- closed and open- 11/02/09                                              

*The Blue Pear will be closed Monday, November 2, 2009 - Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Will re-open Thurs, November 19, 2009 ready and decorated for the holidays to come. Please call 325-0450 for hours.

 *Ouray Hot Springs Pool Hours: Winter hours begin on Tuesday Sept 8:  Mon-Fri. 12-8:45, Sat. Sun 11-9.                           

 *Ouray Mule and Carriage will run tours ALL winter! Details coming! We are now giving tours by reservation and no longer doing the hourly runs. We've had good success in the last couple weeks operating this way so unless the roads are not passable don't hesitate to direct people to call us at: 970-708-4946 to set up a tour.                                                         

 *V&S: Open 9-9 7days a week thru out Sept

Winter Days of Play:

 
 

 
 

JANUARY

 
 

15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival  (1/7-10)  

Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

 
 

Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"  (1/24-28) - www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

FEBRUARY

 
 

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) – Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

 
 

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) – This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

 
 

Cattleman's Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

 
 

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

 
 

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Ouray is Voted Best Recreation Destination

Check Ouray out at www.officialbestof.com or watch the video at http://officialbestof.com/state/colorado/2009/videos/Ouray.wmv

Chamber Chat Nov 10- INS to Audit I-9's, Yule Night and Chocolate

OCRA Chamber Chat:

Nov. 11, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:  Yule Night- Get your float together! Spruce up your shop windows! Join the lighting competition! Together we can make this the best Yule Night ever!

          
 

Who is hosting  dinner on Thanksgiving for the public? Please let the chamber know!

VETERAN'S TURKEY BINGO AND SPAGHETTI DINNER

Business After Hours at Alpine Bank- Dec. 3- 5:30-7:30

Updated Seasonal Closures- new list for you! I hope this helps.

Yule Night

Wine and Chocolate Festival

Open House at Healing Touch Therapy Spa's Beaumont location.

Ice Carvers are coming to town!

Opening Day of the Ice Park Dec. 19

Festivus Street Party

Winter  Days of Play… January and on…and on… and on…. On-on!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  I-9 Audits

 
 

INS our of Denver is about to issue a count for random audits on businesses with I-9

employees. The chamber was visited by an officer and auditor who are offering to
help anyone review their I9's to make sure they are accurate and filled out as they need
to be prior to any potential audits. Contact Michael Goodwin for assistance. 303-721-3118
denver.image@dhs.gov.

 
 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH:  VETERAN'S TURKEY BINGO AND SPAGHETTI DINNER, Ouray Elks lodge, 421 Main St.  Dinner 5:30 – 7:00 PM, Bingo at 7:00.  Dinner $10/person, $25/family of 4, Veterans eat free!  Bingo $5/card good for 10 games, full turkey dinners for every game winner.  All proceeds go to Grand Junction Veterans' Hospital.  Open to the public.

 
 

Thursday, Dec. 3: Business After Hours at the Ouray Alpine Bank. 5:30-7:30, stop in for this popular after hour's event. This event is open to all chamber business and citizen members.

 
 

Change of Hours? See below for updates! This list includes CHAMBER MEMBER Businesses ONLY.  (If you are going to host a
Thanksgiving dinner, please let us know!)

Open 7 days a week:

Backstreet Bagel & Deli- Tuesday dinners to return!

Buen Tiempo Mexican Restaurant- always a hot spot!                                                          

M  Mouse's Chocolate- Yummy all the time!

Swim and Snack at the host springs pool- 12-6- have you tried their salad! 

Timberline Deli- Thia in Ouray!

 
 

-Bulow's Bistro Restaurant-Closed Oct. 10 until Thanksgiving. Will re-open for lunch and dinner. Tundra-Closed for winter except for special events.

-O'Brien's Pub-Closed Nov.  1-19

-Outlaw Restaurant- Closed Nov. 8-19.  We will be open Saturday the 7th and then reopen on Friday the 20th.

-Western Hotel and Saloon- Closed for the winter, except for special parties.

-Billy Goats Gruff- Closed for the winter

 
 

Closures: This list is of our members only!

 
 

Mon:  CLOSED

Ouray Café'

Outlaw Restaurant

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

Tue: CLOSED

Bon Ton 

O'Brien's Pub

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

Wed: CLOSED

Bon Ton 

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Papillion Main

 
 

Thurs:  CLOSED

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

 
 

Other updates- closed and open- 11/02/09                                              

*The Blue Pear will be closed Monday, November 2, 2009 - Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Will re-open Thurs, November 19, 2009 ready and decorated for the holidays to come. Please call 325-0450 for hours.

*Ouray Mule and Carriage will run tours ALL winter! Details coming!   We are now giving tours by reservation and no longer doing the hourly runs. We've had good success in the last couple weeks operating this way so unless the roads are not passable don't hesitate to direct people to call us at: 970-708-4946 to set up a tour.        

*San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours will run until Nov. 1.                                      

 
 

Winter Days of Play:

DECEMBER

Yule Night -Dec 12- 5pm – 10 pm Events include but are not limited to: Yule Night Parade, Santa at the Elks, Light up Main St, Wine and Chocolate Festival,
AND
Visit our fabulous retail shops and pick up the gifts that will make you VERY
popular with those you love! Details below!

 
 

Dec. 12- Yule Night
Parade on Main Street with a bonfire and caroling 5 pm, and then a visit with Santa at the Elks Club 6 pm.  Live Nativity scene. Sponsored by the Ouray Fire Department and the Ouray Elks Lodge. Ouray, CO.

 
 

Dec 12- Wine & Chocolate Festival: A Celebration of Decadence   Wine and Chocolate at it's finest!-Local Chocolatier's, Western Slope Wineries, live music-  free admission to the wine tasting with
$100 worth of receipts
per person from Ouray venues on Yule night .  $10 to attend, tickets for chocolate tasting $1 each. People's Choice to be awarded.  7 pm – 10 pm Beaumont Hotel's Tundra Restaurant.505 Main Street, Ouray, Co.  325-4746 Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber and Morning Song B&B.

 
 

Dec. 12- Open House- Healing Touch Therapy Spa located in the Historic Beaumont Hotel- 505 Main St. Ouary, Co. 81427 Spa treatments, gift certificates. Stop in and view this amazing facility! 325-0415 for information

  
 

Ice Carvers- Dec. 18-20th at the Beaumont Hotel Courtyard- Sponsored by Erin Eddy, Beaumont Hotel, River Side Inn and Cabins, Outlaw Restaurant and the Chamber.

 
 

Opening Day of the Ice Park
Dec. 19

 
 

Festivus Street Party- Dec. 20 3pm -9pm or until we slide off the street! 6th Ave, Ouray- Fire performance, carols, warm beverages and more! OurayColorado.com or 325-4746 for more info.

 
 

 
 

JANUARY

 
 

15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival  (1/7-10)  

Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

 
 

Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"  (1/24-28) - www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

 
 

FEBRUARY

 
 

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) – Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

 
 

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) – This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

 
 

Cattleman's Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

 
 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

 
 

 
 

Chamber Chat 10 22 09 What do Rocky Horror and Send out Cards have in common?

OCRA Chamber Chat:

Oct. 22, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Board of Director's Nominations NOW being sought!  Please send suggestions to the chamber and our nominating committee will follow up with those individuals! Make a difference, be an active member of the Board of Directors!

             Did you love the flowers this summer? Let the Beautification know with a letter of support!

            Rocky Horror Picture Show

            Send out Cards with Sendoutcards.com Sat. Oct 24.

            Trick or Treat on Main Street Halloween

            OURAY ELKS HAUNTED HOUSE SET FOR OCTOBER 31ST 

            Info on Heritage Tourism

            Seasonal Closures- hours and what not

            OURAY ELKS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

            Locals day on the train -- Sunday, November 1st. 

Winter  Days of Play…
For a complete list visit OurayColorado.com

            Get ready for winter activities with a little crossfit with Allen, yoga at Inner Mountain and dance with Weehawken! Ouray, Colorado, we have it all!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

 

 

Feature and other notices:  

The Hot Springs Pool will be CLOSED for cleaning and  general maintenance: October 19 - 25, 2009

 
 

Ouray is nothing short of Bountiful with Weehawken! Check out their website for a full list of fabulous classes!

 
 

The Beautification Committee needs emails/ letters from the community in support of grant and funding requests so they may continue their efforts in Ouray.   Letters of support are a very important part of the process and your support in this way would be very much appreciated. Please send email/letters to jossiranch@ouraynet.com  . Committee meetings - monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center's San Juan Room 

 
 

 
 

October 23 &24 Rocky Horror Picture Show- A Benefit for the Friends of the Wright Opera House. Doors open at 9:30 show at 10 pm. $12 donation for your  "RHPS" goodie bag at the door, costumes encouraged. Over 21 only

 
 

Saturday, Oct. 24- Send out Cards with Sendoutcards.com, just in time for the holidays! We are going to show people the SendOutCards.Com system. You are able to take your photographs and digital graphics and easily incorporate them into your own personal greeting card.  When you click "Send Card" we print the card, stamp it, and mail it for you.  A card to a group is a feature that allows you to do Holiday cards in minutes.  A free gift is given to all attendees and there is no charge for admittance.  The event is taking place Saturday, October 24 between 3:00 and 5:00 pm at Backstreet Bagel.  Bring a friend and have fun!

 
 

Saturday, Oct. 31:
Trick or Treat on Main Street Halloween Night from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: THE CITIZENS STATE BANK OF OURAY . Post the attached poster in your window to let the kiddies know to stop in!

Saturday, Oct. 31: The Ouray Elks Lodge 492 will once again be presenting their Haunted House on October 31st.  This is a favorite event for area children and adults alike; this year's theme is the Haunted Mansion, loosely based on the recent Disney film. The fun begins at 6:30 PM and runs until 8:30.  Admission fee for one trip through the house and a goodie bag is just $3 per person, with a $10 rate for a family of four.  Come experience the Haunted Mansion, complete with the Dining Room, the Library, the Graveyard, the Attic, the Pit, and the singing statues.  For more information, call Manette at 325-0095.

Heritage Tourism:

"We are proud to announce the release of a new research study that reveals the popularity of cultural and heritage travel in the United States - travel to the very places that are featured on Gozaic.com!

This study, conducted by Mandala Research and sponsored by Heritage Travel, Inc. and Gozaic.com, is the first of its kind to segment cultural and/or heritage travelers. It reveals that 78% of all U.S. leisure travelers participate in cultural and/or heritage activities while traveling (118.3 million adults each year). Even more important is cultural and heritage travelers spend an average of $994 per trip - compared to $611 spent on the average U.S. trip. This contributes over $192 billion annually to the U.S. economy.

The study delves into the specific habits of cultural and heritage travelers, the reasons why they travel, and the activities they enjoy while traveling - providing detailed and valuable industry information and reconfirming the size of this lucrative market. For more information and statistics from the study, please read our recent press release:

New Study Reveals Popularity of U.S. Cultural and Heritage Travel

If you have any questions about this study, please feel free to contact us at 202-588-6200 or by email at hti_partner@gozaic.com. "

Best regards,

                                       
 

Scott Gerloff            

Vice President, Partner Relations

sgerloff@gozaic.com

 
 

 
 

 
 

Change of Hours? See below for updates!

Restaurant	Winter Hours	P.O. Box/
Artisan Bakery	Closed Tuesdays, closed at noon on Sunday, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
Backstreet Bagel & Deli	Open Year Round b-fast and lunch Specials:	1466
Bon Ton  325-4951	Closed Tues and Wed starting late Oct. Specials: Thursday -Pasta Night	667
Buen Tiempo Mexican Restaurant 325-4544	Closed for lunch Specials:	667
Bulow's Bistro Restaurant 325-7000	Closed Oct. 10 until Thanksgiving. Will re-open for lunch and dinner. Tundra-Closed for winter	740
Coachlight Restaurant & Tavern	Open 7 days a week at 5:00p.m. thru September and then starting in October we will go to our winter schedule of Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. Coachlight Restaurant is now open Tuesday thru Saturday and closed on Sundays and Mondays.  Our last day for the summer season will be Saturday Sept 26, 2009	1051
Gold Belt	Closing for the winter	548
Historic Saloon Restaurant	Closed for the winter, open for catering and special events.	25
Maggie's
O'Brien's Pub 325-4386	Closed Nov.  1-19 and on TUESDAY's Specials: Poor and Hungry Monday Dart League this winter!	864
Ouray Café'
Ouray Swim & Snack House 325-4813	Open Specials:	679
Outlaw Restaurant	4:30 until 9:00 7 days a week until the middle of October and then it will be 5:00-9:00 6 days a week (Closed Mondays). Also we are going to be closed Nov. 8-19.  We will be open Saturday the 7th and then reopen on Friday the 20th. Specials:	59
Papillion Main	Closed on Wed Specials: Monday Night Football Buffet, Music on the weekends	7
The Bistro at Billy Goats Gruff	CLOSED for the winter	486
Timberline Deli and Catering 325-4958	Open 7 days a week. Specials: Thai Dinner on Sat and Sun Fried Chicken 7days a week

 
 

* Ouray Hot Springs Pool Hours: Winter hours begin on Tuesday Sept 8:  Mon-Fri. 12-8:45, Sat. Sun 11-9.  Pool will be closed for cleaning October 19 through October 25, 2009.

*Ouray Mule and Carriage will run tours ALL winter! Details coming!   We are now giving tours by reservation and no longer doing the hourly runs. We've had good success in the last couple weeks operating this way so unless the roads are not passable don't hesitate to direct people to call us at: 970-708-4946 to set up a tour.        

*San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours will run until Nov. 1.                                      

*V&S: Open 9-9 7days a week thru out Sept

 
 

OURAY ELKS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

            Jim Pettengill, scholarship chairman at Ouray Elks Lodge 492, has announced that application forms for scholarships from the Elks National Foundation and for local Elks scholarships are now available.  "There are two principal kinds of national and state scholarships," said Pettengill.  "Legacy Awards are available to children or grandchildren of active Elks, and Most Valuable Student Scholarships are available to anyone – you do not need to have an Elk in the family to apply for a MVS award.  In addition, the MVS applications are used by the local lodge to award four scholarships to local students."

            Deadlines for these Elks scholarship applications have changed this year.  MVS applications must be turned in to either the student's school counselor or to Pettengill no later than November 2, 2009; Legacy Award applications are sent directly to the Elks national office, and are due by January 8, 2010.  "This year application forms must be downloaded from the Elks national website at www.elks.org/enf " said Pettengill.  "Click on Scholarships and follow the instructions.  Anyone needing information or assistance can contact their counselor or call me at 626-4239.  The early deadline is approaching rapidly, so students should start the process now.  Helping our local students to further their education is one of the most important of our community assistance programs."

 
 

 
 

What are your winter hours and closures?

 
 

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.

 
 

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                                                                                                                                                                              

Karen Avery (2009/11)  President                                                                                    

Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs

325-4981                                                                                       

 
 

Chris Bonatti (2007-2009) Vice President                                                               

The Outlaw Restaurant                                                                                                

HM: 325-4366

                                                                                     
 

Nancy Wolkin (2009-2010)Treasurer

Denim of Antiquity

Store: 325-4924

Cell: 596-1079

 
 

Clint Boots (2008-2010)        Secretary

Citizens State Bank

325-4478

 
 

Rob Megna  (2008-2009)                                         

Backstreet Bagel

Cell: 530-575-1333

Festival

 
 

Bill Leo (2007-2009)

Ouray Mountain Sports

325-4284

 
 

Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010)                     

4 J+1+1 RV Park

w)325-4418  H) 325-4864

 
 

Michelle Poirer (2009-2011)

Blue Pear

325-9838

Cell: 252-256-4312

 
 

Alen Cook

Timber Ridge and Matterhorn Lodges

Cross Fit

325-325-4856

 
 

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!