Sunday, September 5, 2010

OCRA Chamber Chat September 1, 2010


 

**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: 

  • US 550 night closure schedule as of 09-01-2010
  • Seasonal Business updates
  • Ouray Brewery Opens for lunch Fri- Mon!
  • 8th SanJuan MusicFest - Chamber Music Series:
  • Fall Fly Fishing Conditions
  • Business After Hours to begin soon!
  • Jeep Jamboree dates: Sept 18-20
  • Chief Ouray Gun Show- OCT 2 &3
  • Links to members
  • Updated OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS contact list- updated 08/13/2010
  • Feature:


    Seasonal Closures/Hours: Please send us your updates!

    

2010 Fall Hours:

Activities:

    The Ouray County Ranch History Museum will be open from 1-5 pm every Sunday     afternoon through Sept. 26, after which it will be closed for the winter.

    Divide Ranch- closed Mon. & Tues following Labor day. Will close for the season- late Oct.

The Box Canon Falls Park and Visitor Center will open for the summer season     beginning May 8, 2010.  The hours are as follows:

 May 29 through September 6 (Labor Day) – 8 am to 8 pm daily

 September 7 through late October – 8 am to dusk


 

Campgrounds:

    Angel Creek & Thistledown Campgrounds will remain open (with a fee) through at least 9/12.      After this date, USFS may stop collecting fees and terminate services any day, depending on     weather and the hosts' departure for the season.  There are no gates on these two campgrounds, so     they     really remain open to the public year-round, but no services are available and no fees will be collected     after the hosts leave.

Lodges:

    Box Canyon Lodge- open 365 days per year, Lobby hours 7:30am to 10:00pm

    The Hot Springs Inn will close for the season on 10/31/10.


 

Restaurants:

    Hot Springs Swim and Snack is OPEN 7 days a week


 

    Ouray Brewery- open Friday-Monday from 11a-9p for both lunch and dinner and

    4p-9p Tuesday-Thursday for dinner only.

    Bon Ton- open year round

Retail:

    Buckskin Booksellers plans to be open every day of the year, as we have

    been the last 9 years


 

    Ouray Glass- open all winter, pretty much everyday

             Rigs Fly Shop and Guide Service- Open 8-6pm 7 days a week thru Labor Day and then                      Closed on Sundays.


 

    

For an updated CALENDER OF EVENTS,

please see www.OurayColorado.com


 

US 550 BEAR CREEK BRIDGE NIGHT WORK CLOSURES EXPECTED

US 550 closure schedule thru 9/6/2010

 
 

Tuesday August 31  

Closed from 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.

Wednesday September 1  

Closed from 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.  

Thursday September 2 

Closed from 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. 

Friday September 3  

OPEN TO THRU TRAFFIC  

Saturday September 4  

OPEN TO THRU TRAFFIC  

Sunday September 5  

OPEN TO THRU TRAFFIC  

Monday September 6  

OPEN TO THRU TRAFFIC  

 
 

The Bear Creek Bridge project, located two miles south of Ouray on US 550, started on July 26, 2010. The project design widens the Bear Creek  bridge, provides  improved parking to the north and a cantilevered walkway to allow visitors a better view over the canyon edge onto the falls below.  Crews will suspend work for a winter shut down in October 2010 and will return in the spring with a final completion in November 2011.  This project was made possible through Colorado FASTER – 09-SB-108 funding.

               
 

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From Ouray you will be able to drive up until the amphitheatre. Any point beyond that will not be accessible, including the overlook, during these nightly closures. Please note, however, the full closure is only from 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. The overlook, however, is closed full time until late October. If you wish to drive from Silverton to Ironton you will be able to make that drive during the road closure.

As for the shut down, it is a shutdown for the winter is of the project not the highway.

 Commuters and community members are encouraged to sign up for regular electronic updates by enrolling at
BearCreekBridge@accbuilt.com
or calling the project hotline at 970-325-9892.  You may also visit the CDOT website at  http://www.Coloradodot.info/projects/550bearcreekbridge.For information on other CDOT projects statewide visit www.cotrip.org or call 511. Thank you for going Slow for the Cone Zone!


 

8th SanJuan MusicFest - Chamber Music Series:

The Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) is once again hosting the 8th SanJuan MusicFest - Chamber Music Series featuring Max Levinson, Artistic Director/Pianist, Irina Muresanu, Violinist, and Tom Landschoot, Cellist. These world renowned artists will perform in several concerts, private events and master classes.

 
 

Saturday Concert … "Happy Birthday Tribute" Concert featuring the works of Chopin and Schumann to be held Saturday, September 11th, 7:30 pm at the 4-H Event Center in Ridgway. Tickets are $20 for adults, students Free with school ID.

 
 

Piano Master Class … Sunday, September 12th, 2:00 pm at the 4-H Event Center, Ridgway

Cello Master Class … Sunday, September 12th, 2:00 pm at the Ridgway Secondary School Music Room. For information and reservations call Mary Ella House 970.325.4381. $20 donation requested.

 
 

Young People's Concerts … Monday, Sept. 13th at Ouray School - 10:15 for Elementary students and Monday, Sept 13th at Ridgway Secondary School Music Room - 2:00 for High School and Middle School students

 
 

Salon Concert … "A Musical Feast" featuring a Brahms Trio in C major and other short pieces to be held Wednesday, September 15, 5:00 pm. Dinner catered by Secret Garden Catering, Ouray. Tickets are $75 for OCPAG members or $80 for non-members and can be purchase online only or by calling 970.626.2970.

 
 

Tickets may be purchased at Buckskin Booksellers in Ouray, Cimarron Books in Ridgway, Jovis Coffee in Montrose or online at www.ocpag.org.  Saturday concert tickets will be available at the door.

                                                                                                                                                           
 

Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) is a not-for-profit organization, bringing quality events in music, dance, theater and other genres to Ouray and Ridgway. Our purpose is to sponsor presentations and performers of the highest caliber in the performing arts for the enjoyment of Ouray County's residents and visitors.

 
 

For additional information on this event, please contact:

 
 

Ouray County Performing Arts Guild

P.O. Box 14, Ouray, CO 81427

www.ocpag.org or ocpaginfo@ouraynet.com

Sue Hillhouse (970) 626-2970


 

Fall Fly Fishing conditions for SW Colorado

For any one thinking about fly fishing SW Colorado this Fall...  conditions are going to be exceptional! With the changing of the seasons, weather a little cooler and river flows a little lower, the trout are starting to bulk up for the coming winter - its "fish on" for the next 6 weeks!  There is no better time to fish the region for quality Rainbow, Brown and Cutthroat trout. So time to grab your gear and head to Ridgway for a remarkable Guided Fly Fishing Adventure. 


 


 

BAH to begin soon! Sign up now to be a host! Jan, Feb, March and April are still available.


 

Jeep Jamboree dates: Sept 18-20- 22nd Annual – expect the jeeps and their drivers to visit us then.


 


 

Chief Ouray Gun Show to be hosted Oct 2 & 3 at the 4 H Center in Ridgway, Colorado.

Admission is $5 or $8 for a two day pass. 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Event is open Sat. Oct. 2 9am- 5pm and Sun. Oct. 3 9am -3pm. Food available during he show. Enjoy the fall Colorado and the gun show in one trip! For more details please contact- 4H Director: Rod Hodge 970.325.9908 hodger@q.com.


 


 

Seasonal changes: Closures and change of hours:


 

Restaurants:

Four Corners Cafe at Chipeta Sun Lodge in Ridgway
will be closing for the season on Monday Sept 6, Labor Day

Recreation:

San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours will operate until Nov. 1.
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Cardboard Recycling For Businesses- info

Regarding the new cardboard dumpsters for businesses, it is located on Oak St/ River Road just past the City Shop going north into the big fenced-in area. It is open 7am to 3:30 pm Mon- Fri.

Fee arrangements have yet to be determined. This is a CDC project.

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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

·                    Ouray Travel: www.bookouray.com  allows visitors to book into Ouray     

    lodging, find airfare and car rentals 24 hours per day, just like major travel

    sites such as Travelocity and Expedia. http://www.ouraytravel.com

·    Painting Marmot Art Supply and Art School www.paintingmarmotart.com

·                    Rays Good Stuff, jerky, jellies and more 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         

Updated 08/13/2010 

Lezah Saunders (2010-2012)    

Ouray Mule and Carriage    

President

      

tours@ouraymule.com

(970) 708-4946

P.O. Box 1418

Ouray, CO. 81427 

Marketing

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 

Faith Parry (2009-2011)

Treasurer

MorningSong B&B 

info@morningsongbnb.com

325-4913

P.O. Box 708

Ouray, CO. 81427

Festival 

Clint Boots (2008-2010)

Secretary

Citizens State Bank

325-4478 

boots_ouray@q.com

325-4478

P.O Box A

Ouray, CO. 81427 

Compensation 

Karen Avery (2009-2011)

Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs

boxcanyonlodge@gmail.com

325-4094

P.O. Box 439

Ouray, CO. 81427 

Festival

Marketing

Lodging

Compensation 

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

Cell: 252-256-4312

P.O. Box 128

Ouray, CO. 81427 

Festival

Marketing

Retail 

Paul Choate (2010-2012)

Outlaw Restaurant

outlaw4366@gmail.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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