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.