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
Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District
Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak
Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B
AND MORE….. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?
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>
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
| Contact information Committees |
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Karen Avery (2009-2011) President Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs | 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 | W) 325-4418 H) 325-4864 P.O. Box F Ouray, CO. 81427 | Membership Compensation |
Nancy Wolkin (2009-2010) Treasurer Denim of Antiquity
| Store: 325-4924 P.O. Box 1493 Ouray, CO. 81427 | Retail Festival Compensation |
Clint Boots (2008-2010) Secretary Citizens State Bank 325-4478 | 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 | 325-4856 P.O. Box 285 Ouray, Co. 81427 | Membership Lodging |
Michelle Poirer (2009-2011) Blue Pear
| Shop: 970-325-0450 P.O. Box 128 Ouray, CO. 81427 | Festival Marketing Retail |
Paul Choate (2010-2012) Outlaw Restaurant | 325-4366 P.O. Box 1227, Ouray, Co. 81427 | Restaurant Ridgway Chamber Liaison Festival
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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) | Cell- 946-0053 Office- 325-4746 Office: P.O. Box 145 Ouray, CO. 81427 | Festival Membership Marketing
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