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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)
· 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
| (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 | 325-4478 P.O Box A Ouray, CO. 81427 | Compensation |
Karen Avery (2009-2011) Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs | 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 | 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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