OCRA Chamber Chat

OCRA Chamber Chat

March 17, 2010

Happy Saint Patties Day!

 

 

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

 
 

IN THIS ISSUE:  Are you pet friendly?  The chamber is updating our Pet Friendly Places to Stay and Visit list- please review the list at the bottom of the chat and let us know if you have any updates for us. Thank you!

 
 

• Ride the Rockies Banners for OCRA Members
  
•        OC Business Showcase and Job Fair
  
•        2010 Ouray County Wedding Guide
  
•        Business Round Table
  
•        Free Fly Tying Class
  
•        Stone Circle - Celtic Music
  
•        Sculpey Clay Cane Egg
  
•        Movie Club – "Precious"
  
• Business After Hours – Ouray Family Medicine
  
•        Hot Springs Pool – Cleaning, April 12-21
  
•        Trace Bundy, Guitarist
  
•        Montrose Community Band Spring Concert
  
•        Valley Youth Orchestra Concert
  
•        Varooms and Balloons Festival
  
•        Business After Hours-
  Blue Pear
  
•        "The Golden Ticket"
  
• Call for Entry
  
• Ride the Rockies comes to town!
  
•         Links to members
  
•               Public Restroom locations
  
•        Pet Friendly – updating the list as we speak!
  
•               OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  
• For other current Calendar of Event items, please see OurayColorado.com
  
•               Features and other notices: 
  

          Ride the Rockies organizers are going to provide the chamber with up to 50 banners for chamber members.  To reserve your banner - please call 325-4746 or email ouray@ouraycolorado.
  

          The Ouray County Business Showcase and Job Fair will be held April 10 from 10am-3pm at the 4-H Events Center in Ridgway.  The fee for participation in this event is $25 for OCRA or RACC members, $100 for non-members with a $50 credit toward membership. This is an opportunity for local Ouray County Businesses and businesses serving Ouray County to display their goods and services in a trade fair setting.  Job seeking businesses are encouraged to have their job descriptions and applications available.  Sponsored by the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce, Ouray Chamber Resort Association and the Ouray Business Roundtable. This event is open and free to the public.  If you are interested in participating in this year's event, please contact RACC at racc@ridgwaycolorado.com or 970 626-5181. 
  

          2010 Ouray County Wedding Guide – published by the Plaindealer and available for distribution.
  

          Business Round Table – Wed., April 21, 8-9:30, Ouray Community Center.  Open to everyone. 
  

 
 

 
 

Weehawken goodies: COLLAGE CLASS WITH MEREDITH NEMIROV * KNITTING COLLEGE WITH LINDA BOROF *  PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS WITH STEVE TRAUDT * WRITING THE PATH WITH ROSEMERRY TROMMER * PASTA MAKING WITH SARA SHARPE * HIGH ALTITUDE GARDENING WITH BUCKHORN GARDENS * MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE * See www.weehawkenarts.org to register and for more information!

 
 

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- 4:30 pm FREE fly tying class at our shop in Ridgway.  Equipment will be provided.  People can call RIGS for more details.

 
 

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.

 
 

March 20 - Sculpey Clay Cane Egg. 11-12:30 ages 4-12 make a sculpey clay cane egg.  Learn to make clay canes that are sliced to cover an item or make jewelry.  These are patterned rolls of clay that can be flowers, spirals, leaf etc.  We will make two canes and cover a blown out egg with your own unique patterns to make a one of a kind Easter egg. Cost $13.00 Call to reserve a spot 325-7232.  Presented by the Painted Marmot.

 
 

March 26 – Movie Club night – "Precious"- Showtime: 7 p.m., Doors: 6:30 p.m., Place: Wright Opera House.  Winner of two Oscars. This film was the highest rated in our pre-season evaluations. We are very pleased to present the Oscar winner for best supporting actress and best screenplay. See it on the big screen in Ouray.

 
 

April 7-
Business After Hours-
Ouray Family Medicine  1^st Anniversary.  Come visit and get to know us.  5:30-7:30, 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 – 3pm.  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

 
 

May 14 -16 – "The Golden Ticket" (Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory) Weehawken Dance Program, Wright Opera House

 
 

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

 
 

Where may I find Public Restrooms?

        
 

     Backstreet Bagel & Deli (718 Main St., moving to new location in June)

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

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

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

         Oak St alongside the River Walk Trail

     Ouray Riverside Inn & Cabins (1805 N Main St)

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

     Painting Marmot Art Supply & School (612 Main St)

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

      
 

    
 

 
 

Dog friendly: As of 1/14/10

LODGING:                                                                                       Pet Fee:

        Comfort Inn, 1-800-438-5713; 970-325-7203                                      $10

        River's Edge, 866-739-4987; 970-325-4987                                       $10

        Riverside Inn, 800-432-4170; 970-325-4061                                      Fee free

        Ouray Victorian Inn, 800-846-8729; 970-325-7222                            Fee Free

        Best Western Twin Peaks, 800-207-2700; 970-325-4427  $10

        Ridgway Lodge & Suites, 970-626-5444                                            $10

        Timber Ridge Lodge; 970-325-4856                                                   $10

        Piecemakers Lodge – 714-641-3112                                                   Fee Free

        Ridgway State Park has a dog friendly yurt - $10 pet fee.

              
 

ORI (Ouray Reality and Investments) has misc. rentals that are dog friendly as well.

 
 

Dog supplies and toys etc: Ouray Mountain Sports, Variety Store, Duckett's Market, Apteka Convenience Store.

 
 

Places to Play:

        Ridgway State Park: Pets are allowed in the Dallas Creek area along the shore to swim. Leash law applies for all trails at the park.

        Ridgway River Trail- Leash law applies.

        Ouray Town Park- Leash law applies

        Rotary Park

 
 

Places to eat:

        Billy Goats Gruff PATIO

  
 

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
(2009-2010) Treasurer
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
Faith Parry (2009-2011) MorningSong B&B	morningsongbnb@gmail.com 325-4913 P.O. Box 708 Ouray, CO. 81427	Festival
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!

 
 

 
 

OCRA News

 

 

Official Best Destination for Recreation

Here is the video link again:

http://officialbestof.com/state/colorado/2009/videos/Ouray.wmv

2010 Ouray Ice Fest Video

Here is a great video from the Ouray Ice Fest. Way fun!

http://vimeo.com/8779514

Chamber Chat 03 03 2010

 
 

OCRA Chamber Chat

March 3, 2010

 
 

 
 

Note:  2010 Census jobs are here! Temporary spring jobs!  In Ouray County, wages start at $14/hour plus 50 cents/mile. You'll be paid for training and work flexible hours in your local area.  The required skills test can be taken in Ridgway or Ouray.  To make an appointment for testing, or to get more information, call 1-866-861-2010 or visit  www.2010censusjobs.gov .

 
 

Testing in Ouray:

Every Thursday (2/25 thru 3/25) at 1:30 PM at the Ouray County Courthouse, 541 4th St.

 
 

Testing in Ridgway:

Every Monday (3/1 thru 3/29) at 6:30 PM at the County Land Use Bldg., 111 Mall Rd.

Every Thursday (3/4 thru 3/25) at 10:00 AM at the County Land Use bldg., 111 Mall Rd.

 
 

IN THIS ISSUE

Fly Tying Class- Don't miss this FREE lesson before they're all tied up!

CHILI COOKOFF

Fused Glass Workshop.

Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B

"Ouray County's Got Talent"

StoneCircle Celtic Band

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

Links to members

Public Restroom locations

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.

 
 

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.

 
 

Sat. March 6th - Fused Glass Workshop. 2-4pm  $30 to make a piece of Jewelry or a hair clip.  $50 for a small dish or trivet. Call to reserve a spot, $10 deposit required.  Presented by the Painted Marmot.

 
 

March 10- Business After Hours-
Morning Song B&B  Come, take a tour and socialize!  5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

 
 

March 13 – "Ouray County's Got Talent!"  - Ouray Community Center – 7-9pm  Rehearsal dates
are 3/5 & 3/6  Info: susan@suscolor.com. or call her at 970-799-0117.  Fundraiser for WISE Scholarships

 
 

Sunday, March 14 - Yvonne and Mark's featured guest performance at Backstreet's open mic, Sunday, March 14, 2010.  Open mic starts at 3:00 PM; Yvonne and Mark are on from 5pm to 6pm

 
 

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- 4:30 pm FREE fly tying class at our shop in Ridgway.  Equipment will be provided.  People can call RIGS for more details.

 
 

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.

 
 

March 20 - Sculpey Clay Cane Egg. 11-12:30 ages 4-12 make a sculpey clay cane egg.  Learn to make clay canes that are sliced to cover an item or make jewelry.  These are patterned rolls of clay that can be flowers, spirals, leaf etc.  We will make two canes and cover a blown out egg with your own unique patterns to make a one of a kind Easter egg. Cost $13.00 Call to reserve a spot 325-7232. Presented by the Painted Marmot.

 
 

April 7-
Business After Hours-
Ouray Family Medicine  1st Anniversary.  Come visit and get to know us.  5:30-7:30, 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 – 3pm.  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

 
 

May 14-16 – "The Golden Ticket" (Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory) Weehawken Dance Program, Wright Opera House

 
 

 
 

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 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

 
 

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!