OCRA Chamber Chat, February 24, 2010

 

OCRA Chamber Chat

February 24, 2010

 

IN THIS ISSUE:     

• Wine Tasting- Backstreet Bagel and Mountain View Winery
  
• Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak
  
• CHILI COOKOFF
  
• Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B
  
• "Ouray County's Got Talent"
  
• StoneCircle Celtic Band
  
• AND MORE….. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?
  
• Links to members
  
• OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  
• Feature and other notices:
  

  OURAY COUNTY CHORUS, under the direction of Andre Wilkins. Rehearsals TUESDAYS, 7– 8:30pm at Ridgway's Church of the San Juans. Spring theme: land, environment and Americana; concert May 14th. All singers welcome. For Information – call Jim 626-4239.
  

  
   

  Feb 27 - Wine Tasting at Backstreet Bagel
  with Mountain View Winery - 7-9pm
  Wine and delicious appetizers! $20 Call 325-0550 for more information.
  

  
   

  Feb 27- Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.
  

  
   

  March 6- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic: Tying a better parachute Dry Fly. With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm
  

  
   

  SAT, MARCH 6 - CHILI COOKOFF at Ouray Elks lodge. Open to the public, 7 regular classes, 3 commercial classes, no entry fee. Sample the area's best dishes, judging by the public, $10 adults, $5 ages 5 – 10, $25 family. Bring entries 4:30, dinner at 5:30, Karaoke after. 626-4239 for more information.
  

  
   

  March 10- Business After Hours-
  Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray
  970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com
  

  
   

  March 13 – "Ouray County's Got Talent!" - Ouray Community Center - Fundraiser for WISE Scholarships
  

  
   

  March 20- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly. With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm
  

  
   

  March 20 - Stone Circle - Celtic Music – 8:00-9:30 pm. Wright Opera House. Tickets: $15 This is a benefit for Friends of the Wright.
  

  
   

  April 7- Business After Hours-
  Ouray Family Medicine
  1^st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com
  

  
   

  April 17 – Trace Bundy, Guitarist – Wright Opera House, sponsored by Ouray County Performing Arts Guild Concert
  

  
   

  April 25 – Montrose Community Band Spring Concert – Benefit concert for Friends of the Wright Opera House
  

  
   

  May 7 – Valley Youth Orchestra Concert – Wright Opera House.
  

  
   

  May 7-9 – Varooms and Balloons Festival – Ridgway, various locations
  

  
   

  May 12- Business After Hours-
  Blue Pear: 5:30 – 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.com>
  

  
   

  
   

  SUMMER FUN!
  

  August 7th-8th, 2010: 26th ANNUAL RIDGWAY ARTS & CRAFTS RENDEZVOUS - Don't miss the 2010 Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park
  

  Ridgway is located at the junction of Highways 550 and 62, in SW Colorado, Gateway to the San Juan Mountains.
  
  Montrose, Ouray and Telluride are just a few miles from Ridgway. We are an important town on the San Juan Scenic Highway, the most beautiful and popular tourist route in Colorado. We offer artists and patrons a well organized, quality show. We are known for one of the most picturesque locations for booth set-up and for shoppers in our spacious town park and for successful sales for our vendors. The Rendezvous is a juried show with a commitment to quality. We market our show extensively in the region and the state and many patrons plan to attend the show a year ahead of time.
  

  The organizers offer live musical entertainment all day both days of the show and several attractions are geared specifically to children. The event is fun for
  the whole family and there is no admission charge. Our show is based on ALTITUDE (Ridgway is 6,987 ft in elevation with cool, clean air) and
  ATTITUDE (we treat our vendors and patrons right!). We hope to see you this summer. If you are a vendor and would like to apply for booth space, please call (970) 318-0150 or visit Weehawken.org for an entry form.
  

  Ride The Rockies (RTR) to Celebrate 25 yrs with an overnight stay in Ouray on JUNE 15, 2010! RTR
  is one of Colorado's premier cycling events. Join 2,000 cyclists and embark on a fully supported, seven-day trek through some of the state's finest mountain communities.  The 25^th anniversary tour will include seven impressive climbs and fun at every turn. Lottery applications will be accepted beginning February 7^th.  All riders accepted will have their room reservations booked by Alpine Cyclists Connection based out of Ridgway. RTR will offer one large scholarship to a local non-profit! Details coming soon! The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 954-6700
  

  For more information: www.ridetherockies.com
  www.facebook.com/pages/Ride-The-Rockies/277493887188
  

  
   

  Requested links for the chamber chat:
  

• City of Ouray: (view City Council Agendas prior to the meetings) www.cityofouray.com
  
• Jeep road condition updates: http://soajeep.com/custom1.shtml
  
• Newspapers: Ouray Plaindealer and Ridgway Sun - www.ouraynews.com;
  
•      Ouray County Watch- www.watchnewspapers.com
  
• Ouray Chamber Resort Association (OCRA) – www.ouraycolorado.com
  
• Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) – www.ocpag.org
  
• Ouray County Arts Association (OOAA) – www.ourayarts.org
  
• Ouray County Historical Society: www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org
  
• Ouray Ice Park: http://www.ourayicepark.com
  
• Ouray Trail Group - www.ouraytrails.org
  
• Painting Marmot Art Supply and Art School www.paintingmarmotart.com
  
• Rays Good Stuff, jerky, jellies and more. The perfect gift! http://raysgoodstuff.com
  
• San Juan Mountain Guides: New Classes  www.ourayclimbing.com/
  
• Weehawken Creative Arts (WCA) – www.weehawkenarts.org
  
  
• Yankee Boy Conservation Association: http://www.yankeeboy.org
  
• Ouray Beautification Committee: Committee meetings - monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center's San Juan Room.
  

  
   

  
   

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

  
   

Chamber Chat February 17th, 2010

OCRA Chamber Chat

February 17, 2010

 
 

Ride The Rockies (RTR) to Celebrate 25 yrs with an overnight stay in Ouray on JUNE 15, 2010! RTR
is one of Colorado's premier cycling events. Join 2,000 cyclists and embark on a fully supported, seven-day trek through some of the state's finest mountain communities.  The 25th anniversary tour will include seven impressive climbs and fun at every turn. Lottery applications will be accepted beginning February 7th.  All riders accepted will have their room reservations booked by Alpine Cyclists Connection based out of Ridgway. RTR will offer one large scholarship to a local non-profit! Details coming soon!   The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 954-6700   

For more information: www.ridetherockies.com          www.facebook.com/pages/Ride-The-Rockies/277493887188

IN THIS ISSUE:  Public Restrooms List

Wine & Whiskers Carnival

Free Casting Class

Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

CABIN FEVER DAY

Free Fly Tying Class

- Celtic Music

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

CHILI COOKOFF

Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B

AND MORE….. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  Look who is featured!   http://cbs4denver.com/getaways/ouray.ice.climbing.2.1457648.html

Please feel free to post the below list where guests can see it.... seems a lot of folks are asking about where our public restrooms are....

Where may I find Public Restrooms?

     Hot Springs Park (North end of town by the pool)

     City Hall (on 6th Ave. just east of Main St.)

     Mouse's Chocolates & Coffee (520 Main St.)

     Backstreet Bagel & Deli (524 Main St.)

     Ouray Riverside Inn & Cabins (1805 N Main St)

        Ouray Visitors Center (north end of town next to the pool)

        Rotary Park- (north end of town- Ice Skating rink)

 
 

 
 

February 20,  Wine & Whiskers Carnival, 4H Event Center, Ridgway. A Second Chance Humane Society fundraiser – unique and energizing entertainment for a very worthy cause!  An evening of Mardi-Gras-style entertainment featuring complimentary wine and beer, decadent chef samplers, a live & silent auction stocked with hundreds of items, a sizzling Fashion Cabaret, and music and dancing.  Doors open at 6 PM - Tickets are $35 at the door or at the Second Chance Thrift Shop in Ridgway. Call 626.2273 for more information or visit: www.secondchancehumanesociety.org.

 
 

February 20- Free Casting Class- Rigs Fly  Shop- Sat Feb 20 3pm – Sat Feb 20 4pm

Learn how to become a better fly caster. Equipment can be provided if needed.

 
 

February 20:
Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

Meet at the Ouray Visitors Center at 10am

Why:  Fundraiser to benefit the Ouray County Historic Society and Uncompahgre Watershed Planning Partnership

The tour will take 4 hours, from 10am-2pm, and will include a catered lunch plus a hot toddy/tea and coffee. The cost is a minimum of $25/person (write checks to OCHS) and reservations are required. There is a limit to the tour group size, and we will meet at the Ouray Visitor Center at 10am to carpool to CR 31. Please R.S.V.P. to Andrew Madison at: ridgway.vista@gmail.com , and for questions, please call Don Paulson, 325-0931. Deadline to
RSVP is February 17th.

 
 

Sunday, February 21 CABIN FEVER DAY.  Voyager Youth Program hosts CABIN FEVER DAY at Top of the Pines from 11 am-3 pm 

Games, races and hot drinks.  Cross-country ski rentals available.  Join us for this FREE family event at beautiful TOP.  For more info:  Voyager 626-4279   

 
 

Feb 27- Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

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

 
 

March 6- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic: Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

 
 

SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH:  CHILI COOKOFF at Ouray Elks lodge.  Open to the public, 7 regular classes, 3 commercial classes, no entry fee.  Sample the area's best dishes, judging by the public, $10 adults, $5 ages 5 – 10, $25 family.  Bring entries 4:30, dinner at 5:30, Karaoke after.  626-4239 for more information.

 
 

March 10- Business After Hours-
Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

 
 

March  20- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

 
 

March 20 - Stone Circle - Celtic Music – 8:00-9:30 pm. Wright Opera House.  Tickets: $15  This is a benefit for Friends of the Wright.

 
 

April 7- Business After Hours-
Ouray Family Medicine
1st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

 
 

May 12- Business After Hours-
 Blue Pear: 5:30 – 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.com>

 
 

 
 

SUMMER FUN!

August 7th-8th, 2010: 26th ANNUAL RIDGWAY ARTS & CRAFTS RENDEZVOUS - Don't miss the 2010 Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park

Ridgway is located at the junction of Highways 550 and 62, in SW Colorado, Gateway to the San Juan Mountains.

Montrose, Ouray and Telluride are just a few miles from Ridgway. We are an important town on the San Juan Scenic Highway, the most beautiful and popular tourist route in Colorado. We offer artists and patrons a well organized, quality show. We are known for one of the most picturesque locations for booth set-up and for shoppers in our spacious town park and for successful sales for our vendors. The Rendezvous is a juried show with a commitment to quality. We market our show extensively in the region and the state and many patrons plan to attend the show a year ahead of time.

The organizers offer live musical entertainment all day both days of the show and several attractions are geared specifically to children. The event is fun for

the whole family and there is no admission charge. Our show is based on ALTITUDE (Ridgway is 6,987 ft in elevation with cool, clean air) and

ATTITUDE (we treat our vendors and patrons right!). We hope to see you this summer.  If you are a vendor and would like to apply for booth space, please call (970) 318-0150 or visit Weehawken.org for an entry form.

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.

 
 

2010 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 
 

	Contact information                      Committees
Karen Avery (2009-2011) President Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs	boxcanyonlodge@gmail.com 325-4094 P.O. Box 439 Ouray, CO. 81427	Festival Marketing Lodging Compensation
Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010)                 Vice President        4 J+1+1 RV Park	e.schoenebaum@yahoo.com W) 325-4418  H) 325-4864 P.O. Box F Ouray, CO. 81427	Membership Compensation
Nancy Wolkin (2009-2010) Treasurer Denim of Antiquity	nancy@ouraynet.com Store: 325-4924 P.O. Box 1493 Ouray, CO. 81427	Retail Festival Compensation
Clint Boots (2008-2010) Secretary Citizens State Bank 325-4478	boots_ouray@q.com 325-4478 P.O Box A Ouray, CO. 81427	Compensation
Rob Megna  (2010-2012)      Backstreet Bagel	P.O. Box 1466 Ouray, CO. 81427	Restaurant  Festival
Alan Cook (2009-2011) Timber Ridge Lodge, Mattherhorn  Motel, Antlers Motel and Hypoxia Crossfit	acook@ouraynet.com 325-4856 P.O. Box 285 Ouray, Co. 81427	Membership Lodging
Michelle Poirer (2009-2011) Blue Pear	thebluepear@yahoo.com Shop: 970-325-0450 P.O. Box 128 Ouray, CO. 81427	Festival Marketing Retail
Paul Choate (2010-2012) Outlaw Restaurant	outlaw4366@gmail.com 325-4366 P.O. Box 1227, Ouray,  Co. 81427	Restaurant Ridgway Chamber Liaison Festival
Scott Campbell (2010-2012) Riverside Inn &Cabins  & Jeep Rentals	innkeeper@ourayriversideinn.com 325-4061 P.O. Box 342 Ouray, CO. 81427	Lodging Membership CDC Ridgway Chamber Liaison
Jennifer Loshaw Executive  Director (March 2008 present)	ouray@ouraycolorado.com Cell- 946-0053 Office- 325-4746 Office: P.O. Box 145 Ouray, CO. 81427	Festival Membership Marketing

 
 

 
 

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

OCRA Chamber Chat

February 10, 2010

 
 

Go for a Climb and then Wine and Dine your Valentine in Ouray!

 
 

Ride The Rockies (RTR) to Celebrate 25 yrs with an overnight stay in Ouray on JUNE 15, 2010! RTR
is one of Colorado's premier cycling events. Join 2,000 cyclists and embark on a fully supported, seven-day trek through some of the state's finest mountain communities.  The 25th anniversary tour will include seven impressive climbs and fun at every turn. Lottery applications will be accepted beginning February 7th.  All riders accepted will have their room reservations booked by Alpine Cyclists Connection based out of Ridgway. RTR will offer one large scholarship to a local non-profit! Details coming soon!   The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 954-6700   

For more information: www.ridetherockies.com          www.facebook.com/pages/Ride-The-Rockies/277493887188

IN THIS ISSUE:

Business After Hours at the VIC! Wed. 02/10/2010

Living with Wildlife monthly series

Wine & Whiskers Carnival

Free Casting Class

Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

CABIN FEVER DAY

Free Fly Tying Class

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

CHILI COOKOFF

Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B

AND MORE….. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 
 

Feature and other notices:  Look who is featured!   http://cbs4denver.com/getaways/ouray.ice.climbing.2.1457648.html

 
 

Montrose, CO., (February 4, 2010) – The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest want to remind ice climbers that there are group-size limits in certain areas of the Forest.  These areas, known as Skylight and Horsetails, are within the Ouray Ranger District.  Citing the need to protect public safety, reduce user conflict and to provide for better recreation experiences for ice climbers in two popular winter recreation areas, restrictions prohibit.

 
 

Feb 10 - Business After Hours- The Victorian Inn- 5:30-7:30, 50 Third Avenue, 325-7222 info@ouraylodging.com

 
 

Thursday, February 11, "Wildlife Collision Reduction on US 550," 7 p.m., Ridgway Community Center.  Part of the free SJCC Living with Wildlife monthly series.  Refreshments provided. Information: 626-4496.

 
 

 
 

Feb 12-14 Winter Art Festival 2010– This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.    Wonderful opportunity to purchase artwork for your home or as a gift.

FREE ADMISSION! Demonstrations! Silent Auction Friday through Sunday.  Fri. 9:00a-Noon Registration & Set-up.   Show hours: Fri. 1:00p-7:00pm; Sat. 10:00a-7:00pm, and Sun. Noon-3:00pm. 

For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808.

 
 

February 12th:  MOVIE - FRIDAY AT THE WRIGHT - 7 PM:  ELEGY

Showtime: 7 p.m.    Doors: 6:30 p.m.    Place: Wright Opera House

Director: Isabel Coixet      Stars:   Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, and Dennis Hopper

Runtime: 112 min.    Rating: R

Categories: Romance, Drama

 
 

Synopsis:

Elegy charts the passionate relationship between a celebrated college professor and a young woman whose beauty both ravishes and destabilizes him. As their intimate connection transforms them-more than either could imagine-a charged sexual contest evolves into an indelible love story. With humanistic warmth, wry wit and erotic intensity, this film explores the power of beauty to blind, to reveal and to transform.

 
 

Feb. 13: North Face movie being shown.  Main Street Theatre 7 PM, Ouray Ice Park event- $10 includes beer.  Mountaineering adventure! Cliffhanger!  Thrilling!  This is a true story.

 
 

Feb 14-Cattleman's Banquet & Dance

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.   Social hour 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dance 9pm.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO.  Tickets $25 sold in advance, Citizens State Bank, Ridgway Hardware, Murdochs in Montrose or call Amanda 209-6429/Bruce 626-5407. 

 
 

Feb 17- Business Round Table- Topic: Financial Resources. San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center.  8-9:30am

 
 

February 20,  Wine & Whiskers Carnival, 4H Event Center, Ridgway. A Second Chance Humane Society fundraiser – unique and energizing entertainment for a very worthy cause!  An evening of Mardi-Gras-style entertainment featuring complimentary wine and beer, decadent chef samplers, a live & silent auction stocked with hundreds of items, a sizzling Fashion Cabaret, and music and dancing.  Doors open at 6 PM - Tickets are $35 at the door or at the Second Chance Thrift Shop in Ridgway. Call 626.2273 for more information or visit: www.secondchancehumanesociety.org.

 
 

February 20- Free Casting Class- Rigs Fly  Shop- Sat Feb 20 3pm – Sat Feb 20 4pm

Learn how to become a better fly caster. Equipment can be provided if needed.

 
 

February 20:
Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

Meet at the Ouray Visitors Center at 10am

Why:  Fundraiser to benefit the Ouray County Historic Society and Uncompahgre Watershed Planning Partnership

The tour will take 4 hours, from 10am-2pm, and will include a catered lunch plus a hot toddy/tea and coffee. The cost is a minimum of $25/person (write checks to OCHS) and reservations are required. There is a limit to the tour group size, and we will meet at the Ouray Visitor Center at 10am to carpool to CR 31. Please R.S.V.P. to Andrew Madison at: ridgway.vista@gmail.com , and for questions, please call Don Paulson, 325-0931. Deadline to
RSVP is February 17th.

 
 

Sunday, February 21 CABIN FEVER DAY.  Voyager Youth Program hosts CABIN FEVER DAY at Top of the Pines from 11 am-3 pm 

Games, races and hot drinks.  Cross-country ski rentals available.  Join us for this FREE family event at beautiful TOP.  For more info:  Voyager 626-4279   

 
 

Feb 27-Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

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

 
 

March 6- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

 
 

SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH:  CHILI COOKOFF at Ouray Elks lodge.  Open to the public, 7 regular classes, 3 commercial classes, no entry fee.  Sample the area's best dishes, judging by the public, $10 adults, $5 ages 5 – 10, $25 family.  Bring entries 4:30, dinner at 5:30, Karaoke after.  626-4239 for more information.

 
 

March 10- Business After Hours-
Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

 
 

March  20- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

 
 

April 7- Business After Hours-
Ouray Family Medicine
1st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

 
 

May 12- Business After Hours-
 Blue Pear: 5:30 – 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.com>

 
 

 
 

SUMMER FUN!

August 7th-8th, 2010: 26th ANNUAL RIDGWAY ARTS & CRAFTS RENDEZVOUS - Don't miss the 2010 Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park

Ridgway is located at the junction of Highways 550 and 62, in SW Colorado, Gateway to the San Juan Mountains.

Montrose, Ouray and Telluride are just a few miles from Ridgway. We are an important town on the San Juan Scenic Highway, the most beautiful and popular tourist route in Colorado. We offer artists and patrons a well organized, quality show. We are known for one of the most picturesque locations for booth set-up and for shoppers in our spacious town park and for successful sales for our vendors. The Rendezvous is a juried show with a commitment to quality. We market our show extensively in the region and the state and many patrons plan to attend the show a year ahead of time.

The organizers offer live musical entertainment all day both days of the show and several attractions are geared specifically to children. The event is fun for

the whole family and there is no admission charge. Our show is based on ALTITUDE (Ridgway is 6,987 ft in elevation with cool, clean air) and

ATTITUDE (we treat our vendors and patrons right!). We hope to see you this summer.  If you are a vendor and would like to apply for booth space, please call (970) 318-0150 or visit Weehawken.org for an entry form.

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.

 
 

2010 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 
 

	Contact information                      Committees
Karen Avery (2009-2011) President Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs	boxcanyonlodge@gmail.com 325-4094 P.O. Box 439 Ouray, CO. 81427	Festival Marketing Lodging Compensation
Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010)                 Vice President        4 J+1+1 RV Park	e.schoenebaum@yahoo.com W) 325-4418  H) 325-4864 P.O. Box F Ouray, CO. 81427	Membership Compensation
Nancy Wolkin (2009-2010) Treasurer Denim of Antiquity	nancy@ouraynet.com Store: 325-4924 P.O. Box 1493 Ouray, CO. 81427	Retail Festival Compensation
Clint Boots (2008-2010) Secretary Citizens State Bank 325-4478	boots_ouray@q.com 325-4478 P.O Box A Ouray, CO. 81427	Compensation
Rob Megna  (2010-2012)      Backstreet Bagel	P.O. Box 1466 Ouray, CO. 81427	Restaurant  Festival
Alan Cook (2009-2011) Timber Ridge Lodge, Mattherhorn  Motel, Antlers Motel and Hypoxia Crossfit	acook@ouraynet.com 325-4856 P.O. Box 285 Ouray, Co. 81427	Membership Lodging
Michelle Poirer (2009-2011) Blue Pear	thebluepear@yahoo.com Shop: 970-325-0450 P.O. Box 128 Ouray, CO. 81427	Festival Marketing Retail
Paul Choate (2010-2012) Outlaw Restaurant	p_cho@hotmail.com 325-4366 P.O. Box 1227, Ouray,  Co. 81427	Restaurant Ridgway Chamber Liaison Festival
Scott Campbell (2010-2012) Riverside Inn &Cabins  & Jeep Rentals	innkeeper@ourayriversideinn.com 325-4061 P.O. Box 342 Ouray, CO. 81427	Lodging Membership CDC Ridgway Chamber Liaison
Jennifer Loshaw Executive  Director (March 2008 present)	ouray@ouraycolorado.com Cell- 946-0053 Office- 325-4746 Office: P.O. Box 145 Ouray, CO. 81427	Festival Membership Marketing

 
 

 
 

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Colorado Getaways featrues Ouray Ice Park

The Ouray Ice Park was featured on Colorado Getaways!!

http://cbs4denver.com/getaways/ouray.ice.climbing.2.1457648.html

Chamber Chat 02 04 2010

OCRA Chamber Chat

Feb 4, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE: Go for a Climb and then Wine and Dine your Valentine in Ouray! Check the local newspaper for Valentines Specials!  

Welcome New Chamber Members:

Café Ouray

Fresh Outlook Snow Removal

Ridgway Mountain Market

Ouray Travel

San Juan Balloon Adventures

Southwest Spirit Antiques

Tellurides Limo Service

True Grit Cafe

Visual Adventures Graphic Design

 
 

Index:

Spelling Bee! Get your team together!

Art Classes at Ago Gallery

 "write your heart" with Weehawken and Beth Paulson

Business After Hours at the VIC! Wed. 02/10/2010

Living with Wildlife monthly series

Winter Art Festival

Wine & Whiskers Carnival

Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

CABIN FEVER DAY

AND MORE….. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 
 

Feature and other notices:

Ago Gallery will offer a 10% discount, (with a coupon from the chamber)

on a complete custom frame that cost $100.00 or more. We will also give a 20% discount on all jewelry that has been hand

crafted by Romagean.  This offer will run from now until February 19th. Store hours are 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Wed. through Sat. Art classes will begin this February!

 
 

February Hours:

Open Wed. ~ Fri. ~ Sat.

11:00 ~ 4:00p.m.

Closed Sun. ~ Mon. ~ Tue. ~ Thur.

Art Classes

Every Wednesday

1:00 ~ 3:00p.m.

I will be closed if road conditions are bad

For Questions please call

325-0270

 
 

Montrose, CO., (February 4, 2010) –  The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest want to remind ice climbers that there are group-size limits in certain areas of the Forest.  These areas, known as Skylight and Horsetails, are within the Ouray Ranger District.  Citing the need to protect public safety, reduce user conflict and to provide for better recreation experiences for ice climbers in two popular winter recreation areas, restrictions prohibit:

 
 

FEBRUARY

 
 

February 6: "write your heart" on February 6th with Beth Paulson and Weehawken!

http://www.weehawkenarts.org/Paulson_Heart.html for more information Also,don't' forget to check out ALL the classes Weehawken has to offer! Thanks Weehawken for contributing so much to Ouray!!

 
 

 
 

Feb 10- Business After Hours- The Victorian Inn- 5:30-7:30, 50 Third Avenue, 325-7222 info@ouraylodging.com

 
 

Thursday, February 11, "Wildlife Collision Reduction on US 550," 7 p.m., Ridgway Community Center.  Part of the free SJCC Living with Wildlife monthly series.  Refreshments provided. Information: 626-4496.

 
 

 
 

Feb 12-14 Winter Art Festival 2010– This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.    Wonderful opportunity to purchase artwork for your home or as a gift. FREE ADMISSION! Demonstrations! Silent Auction Friday through Sunday, Fri. 9:00a-Noon Registration & Set-up. Fri. 1:00p-7:00pm - Show open Sat. 10:00a-7:00pm - Show Open Sun. Noon-3:00pm.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808.

 
 

Feb 14-Cattleman's Banquet & Dance

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.   Social hour 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dance 9pm.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO  Tickets $25 sold in advance, Citizens State Bank, Ridgway Hardware, Murdochs in Montrose or call Amanda 209-6429/Bruce 626-5407. 

 
 

 
 

Feb 17- Business Round Table- Topic: Finical Resources. Meet in the San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center.  8-9:30am

 
 

February 20,  Wine & Whiskers Carnival, 4H Event Center, Ridgway. A Second Chance Humane Society fundraiser – unique and energizing entertainment for a very worthy cause!  An evening of Mardi-Gras-style entertainment featuring complimentary wine and beer, decadent chef samplers, a live & silent auction stocked with hundreds of items, a sizzling Fashion Cabaret, and music and dancing.  Doors open at 6 PM - Tickets are $35 at the door or at the Second Chance Thrift Shop in Ridgway. Call 626.2273 for more information or visit: www.secondchancehumanesociety.org.

 
 

February 20, 2010: Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

Meet at the Ouray Visitors Center at 10am

Why:  Fundraiser to benefit the Ouray County Historic Society and Uncompahgre Watershed Planning Partnership

The tour will take 4 hours, from 10am-2pm, and will include a catered lunch plus a hot toddy/tea and coffee. The cost is a minimum of $25/person (write checks to OCHS) and reservations are required. There is a limit to the tour group size, and we will meet at the Ouray Visitor Center at 10am to carpool to CR 31. Please R.S.V.P. to Andrew Madison at: ridgway.vista@gmail.com , and for questions, please call Don Paulson, 325-0931. Deadline to
RSVP is February 17th.

 
 

Sunday, February 21 CABIN FEVER DAY.  Voyager Youth Program hosts CABIN FEVER DAY at Top of the Pines from 11 am-3 pm 

Games, races and hot drinks.  Cross-country ski rentals available.  Join us for this FREE family event at beautiful TOP.  For more info:  Voyager 626-4279   

 
 

 
 

Feb 27-Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

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

 
 

 
 

March 10- Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

 
 

April 7- Business After Hours-
Ouray Family Medicine
1st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

 
 

May 12- Business After Hours-
 Blue Pear: 5:30 – 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.com>

 
 

 
 

Summer Fun!:

August 7th-8th, 2010: 26th ANNUAL RIDGWAY ARTS & CRAFTS RENDEZVOUS - Don't miss the 2010 Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park

Ridgway is located at the junction of Highways 550 and 62, in SW Colorado, Gateway to the San Juan Mountains.

Montrose, Ouray and Telluride are just a few miles from Ridgway. We are an important town on the San Juan Scenic Highway, the most beautiful and popular tourist route in Colorado. We offer artists and patrons a well organized, quality show. We are known for one of the most picturesque locations for booth set-up and for shoppers in our spacious town park and for successful sales for our vendors. The Rendezvous is a juried show with a commitment to quality. We market our show extensively in the region and the state and many patrons plan to attend the show a year ahead of time.

The organizers offer live musical entertainment all day both days of the show and several attractions are geared specifically to children. The event is fun for

the whole family and there is no admission charge. Our show is based on ALTITUDE (Ridgway is 6,987 ft in elevation with cool, clean air) and

ATTITUDE (we treat our vendors and patrons right!). We hope to see you this summer.  If you are a vendor and would like to apply for booth space, please call (970) 318-0150 or visit Weehawken.org for an entry form.

 
 

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.

 
 

2010 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 
 

	Contact information                      Committees
Karen Avery (2009-2011) President Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs	boxcanyonlodge@gmail.com 325-4094 P.O. Box 439 Ouray, CO. 81427	Festival Marketing Lodging Compensation
Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010)                 Vice President        4 J+1+1 RV Park	e.schoenebaum@yahoo.com W) 325-4418  H) 325-4864 P.O. Box F Ouray, CO. 81427	Membership Compensation
Nancy Wolkin (2009-2010) Treasurer Denim of Antiquity	nancy@ouraynet.com Store: 325-4924 Cell: 596-1079 P.O. Box 1493 Ouray, CO. 81427	Retail Festival Compensation
Clint Boots (2008-2010) Secretary Citizens State Bank 325-4478	boots_ouray@q.com 325-4478 P.O Box A Ouray, CO. 81427	Compensation
Rob Megna  (2010-2012)      Backstreet Bagel	Cell: 530-575-1333 P.O. Box 1466 Ouray, CO. 81427	Restaurant  Festival
Alan Cook (2009-2011) Timber Ridge Lodge, Mattherhorn  Motel, Antlers Motel and Hypoxia Crossfit	acook@ouraynet.com 325-4856 P.O. Box 285 Ouray, Co. 81427	Membership Lodging
Michelle Poirer (2009-2011) Blue Pear	thebluepear@yahoo.com Shop: 325-9838 Cell: 252-256-4312 P.O. Box 128 Ouray, CO. 81427	Festival Marketing Retail
Paul Choate (2010-2012) Outlaw Restaurant	p_cho@hotmail.com 325-4366 Cell-729-5060 P.O. Box 1227, Ouray,  Co. 81427	Restaurant Ridgway Chamber Liaison Festival
Scott Campbell (2010-2012) Riverside Inn &Cabins  & Jeep Rentals	innkeeper@ourayriversideinn.com 325-4061 P.O. Box 342 Ouray, CO. 81427	Lodging Membership CDC Ridgway Chamber Liaison
Jennifer Loshaw Executive  Director (March 2008 present)	ouray@ouraycolorado.com Cell- 946-0053 Office- 325-4746 Office: P.O. Box 145 Ouray, CO. 81427	Festival Membership Marketing

 
 

 
 

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