Wednesday, August 25, 2010

OCRA Chamber Chat August 25, 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- Closure of US 550 –Sunday - Thursday nights 8 p.m. - 6 a.m., from August 15 to mid-September- details below updated as of 08/19/2010
  • Cardboard Recycling For Businesses- info
  • Aug 28 is packed full of activities!
  • Son's of the Addicted will head line Grillin and Chillin!
  • 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!

    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.


 

    Lodges:

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


 

    Retail:

    Ouray Glass- open all winter, pretty much everyday

Rigs Fly Shop and Guide Service- fall hours 8-6 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 BEGINS FULL CLOSURES EXPECTED

 8/19/2010: Last Friday ACC announced the beginning of full closures of US 550 at Bear Creek Bridge, Sunday – Thursday from 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.   These closures are intermittent and depend greatly on the weather.   Going forward please look for a brief email alert if we intend to keep the road open on a previously scheduled closure night.  As noted below, US 550 will remain open now until Sunday night.

******
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!

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. __________________________________________________________________

Aug 28-

Mnt. Sneffles Marathon

Grillin' Chillin' Brewfest

Highgraders Holiday

Vignettes of History

AND more!

See OurayColoardo.com for more listings and for details.


 

Grillin Chill featuring: Local Bands! Son's of the Addicated, Ophir Goats and Last Bus.


 


 


 


 

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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Thursday, August 19, 2010

OCRA Chamber Chat August 18, 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!


 

Welcome Lezah Saunders-

OCRA's newly elected Board of Directors President.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

IN THIS ISSUE: 

  • US 550 night closure- Closure of US 550 –Sunday - Thursday nights 8 p.m. - 6 a.m., from August 15 to mid-September- details below updated as of 08/18/2010
  • Cardboard Recycling For Businesses- info
  • Aug 28 is packed full of activities!
  • Glenda the Blenda and Grillin Chillin!
  • Perimeter Trail work scheduled. Volunteers needed.
  • Fall Fly Fishing Conditions
  • Chief Ouray Gun Show- OCT 2 &3
  • Links to members
  • Updated OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS contact list- updated 08/13/2010
  • Feature: Rafting in August is good to go! Call the people in the know: Rigs Fly Shop and Rafting Service: 626-4460. fishrigs.com


 

For an updated CALENDER OF EVENTS,

please see www.OurayColorado.com


 

 
 

US 550 BEAR CREEK BRIDGE NIGHT WORK BEGINS FULL CLOSURES EXPECTED

 Closure of US 550 will occur Sunday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., from August 15 to mid-September. 

******
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!

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. __________________________________________________________________

Aug 28-

Mnt. Sneffles Marathon

Grillin' Chillin' Brewfest

Highgraders Holiday

Vignettes of History

AND more!

See OurayColoardo.com for more listings and for details.


 

Grillin Chill featuring: Glenda the Blenda

Local non-profit Mosaic Community Project (MCP) has a new fundraising idea and "she" is already popular at Ouray County events.  Her name is "Glenda the Blenda."  Glenda is a human-powered bike that is ingeniously connected to a real blender - perfect for making smoothies, iced lemonades and the ever-popular margarita.  Glenda had her debut during Ride the Rockies and reached her full blending potential at the 3rd annual Ridgway River Festival where she raised money for community oriented projects funded by MCP.  Glenda will be displayed in all of her glory at this year's Chillin' and Grillin' where she will be spinnin' margaritas and smoothies to help raise money for Ouray Parks and Rec and MCP. Come give her a try! $6 we peddle, or $5 you peddle! 


 


 

Perimeter Trail work scheduled. Volunteers needed.


 

"All of you that have been sitting at home waiting for some trail work I have some good news for you. Saturday Aug. 21st. we are going to have a work day on the perimeter trail. We need to finish the section north of the bridge that crosses cascade creek. We are going to connect to the trail above the waterfall that is being completed from the visitor center. Also if enough people show up we can work on the trail south of the waterfall (cribbing, steps, and widening). We will meet at the top of 8th avenue at 9:00. we'll supply tools you supply brawn." Phil Wolkin


 

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. 


 


 

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.
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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.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

OCRA Chamber Chat August 13, 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!


 

Welcome Lezah Saunders-

OCRA's newly elected Board of Directors President.


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

IN THIS ISSUE: 

  • US 550 night closure- Closure of US 550 will occur Sunday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., from August 15 to mid-September- details below!
  • Ouray Brewery is OPEN!
  • Live music in August at the Four Corners Café
  • Chief Ouray Gun Show- OCT 2 &3
  • Crystal Lake Dam Project- USFS report
  • Weehawken's 2010 Scholarship Program
  • Treasure Hunt in the Visitor's Guide – Do you know the answers?
  • Jeep Ticket Update
  • Links to members
  • Updated OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS contact list- updated 08/13/2010
  • Feature: Rafting in August is good to go! Call the people in the know: Rigs Fly Shop and Rafting Service: 626-4460. fishrigs.com


 

For an updated CALENDER OF EVENTS,

please see www.OurayColorado.com


 

News From

American Civil Constructors, Inc.

Contractor for the Colorado Department of Transportation

 
 

 
 

Media Contact: Jody Randall, Public Information 720-244-7312

CDOT Public Relations, Nancy Shanks (970) 385-1428

 August 9, 2010

US 550 BEAR CREEK BRIDGE UPDATE

NIGHT WORK BEGINS FULL CLOSURES EXPECTED

American Civil Constructors, Inc. (ACC), contractor for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), on the US 550 Bear Creek Bridge project will be starting intermittent night work on Sunday August 15, 2010 requiring full closure of the highway.

 Closure of US 550 will occur Sunday through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., from August 15 to mid-September.  These closures are necessary to allow rock anchoring below the highway (for widening US 550) while assuring public and contractor safety. 

 The Bear Creek Bridge project, located two miles south of Ouray on US 550, started on July 26, 2010. The project constructs a new, wider Bear Creek bridge, provides improved parking to the north and a adds 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 moved forward with funding from Colorado FASTER – 09-SB-108.

 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!

******
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.

___________________________________________________________________


 


 

4 Corners Cafe at the Chipeta Sun Lodge in Ridgway, Colorado
Live Music Wed. and Friday nights
on the Rooftop Deck, Best view in Ridgway!


 


 

Crystal Lake Dam Work Planned


Montrose, CO., (August 3, 2010) –  The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests is planning repair work on the Crystal Lake Dam, located approximately 4 miles South of Ouray, Colorado, along Highway 550.  

Most immediately, the Forest Service plans to install an emergency spillway on the Crystal Dam which includes installing a 10-inch siphon and 24-inch outlet pipe.  This work will provide temporary stability to the dam while other plans for repairs are developed and funding sought.  

Construction is expected to begin in October and take approximately 14 days to complete.  During the period while construction is occurring, the crest on the North side of the dam will be impacted and access to the Hayden Trail (currently across the north embankment) will likely be closed to the public and/or temporarily moved to the South toward Ironton.  The public will be notified when work begins and trail access status in the media, on the Forest website and/or by calling the Ouray Ranger District Office.

In the interim, the Bureau of Reclamation is assisting the Forest Service by evaluating the dam hazard classification and assisting with potential rehabilitation needs/options and cost estimates.    

___________________________________________________________________


 

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.
___________________________________________________________________


 

Weehawken's 2010 Scholarship Program


 

Weehawken Creative Arts is pleased to offer scholarships for classes and workshops to deserving people interested in taking advantage of the cultural and fine arts events offered.

To support or apply, please contact:


 

WEEHAWKEN CREATIVE ARTS - 970-318-0150    WWW.WEEHAWKENARTS.ORG


 


 


 


 

Treasure Hunt in the Visitor's Guide

There is a wonderful and fun Ouray Treasure Hunt on page 49 of the Ouray Visitor's Guide. Ouray. We encourage you to let your staff and visitors know about the treasure hunt and the awesome poster prize that we have at the Visitor's Center- upon completion.


 

Do you know the answers to the questions on the hunt? ……..We challenge you!

Submit your treasure hunt questions for the 2011 guide now!

___________________________________________________________________

Jeep Ticket Update

For businesses that are selling Jeep Tickets, Patricia Sullivan will be coming by on Fridays & Mondays to pick up and deliver tickets. If you have too many tickets or need more, please call (970) 318-8469. Thank you for your support!

*Jeeps ticket sales pay for the fireworks, a new jeep and a student scholarship.


 

OCRA is looking for any creative & innovative ideas on how to boost Jeep ticket sales, if you have any, please send an email to ouray@ouraycolorado.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

·                    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 05/20/2010 

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

   

Friday, August 6, 2010

OCRA Chamber Chat August 05, 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: 


 

To view our CALENDER OF EVENTS,

please see www.ouraycolorado.com

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Ridgway Art & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park

August 7th & 8th


 

DON'T MISS THE ENTERTAINMENT AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES AT THE RIDWGAY RENDEZVOUS ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND! 

This is a perfect show for families to attend as well; with this 26th year having plenty of extra special things for families and kids to do.  The children will enjoy riding the Ridgway Fire Department train, free balloons, face painting, two arts and crafts booths and some really fun family creation station projects each day.

 
 

For more information, contact Weehawken Creative Arts at wcaouray@yahoo.com or call 970-318-0150.  Or, contact the Ridgway Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-220-4959.   This event is sponsored by Weehawken Creative arts and is a fundraiser for the children's arts programming offered through Weehawken.   

 
 

CONTACT FOR RIDGWAY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

Kentee Pasek, Show Director

Phone:  970-318-6673, email:  ridgwayarts@kentee.com

___________________________________________________________________


 


 

4 Corners Cafe at the Chipeta Sun Lodge in Ridgway, Colorado
Live Music Wed. and Friday nights
on the Rooftop Deck, Best view in Ridgway!


 


 

Crystal Lake Dam Work Planned


Montrose, CO., (August 3, 2010) –  The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests is planning repair work on the Crystal Lake Dam, located approximately 4 miles South of Ouray, Colorado, along Highway 550.  

Most immediately, the Forest Service plans to install an emergency spillway on the Crystal Dam which includes installing a 10-inch siphon and 24-inch outlet pipe.  This work will provide temporary stability to the dam while other plans for repairs are developed and funding sought.  

Construction is expected to begin in October and take approximately 14 days to complete.  During the period while construction is occurring, the crest on the North side of the dam will be impacted and access to the Hayden Trail (currently across the north embankment) will likely be closed to the public and/or temporarily moved to the South toward Ironton.  The public will be notified when work begins and trail access status in the media, on the Forest website and/or by calling the Ouray Ranger District Office.

In the interim, the Bureau of Reclamation is assisting the Forest Service by evaluating the dam hazard classification and assisting with potential rehabilitation needs/options and cost estimates.    


___________________________________________________________________


 

Weehawken's 2010 Scholarship Program


 

Weehawken Creative Arts is pleased to offer scholarships for classes and workshops to deserving people interested in taking advantage of the cultural and fine arts events offered.

To support or apply, please contact:


 

WEEHAWKEN CREATIVE ARTS - 970-318-0150    WWW.WEEHAWKENARTS.ORG


 


 


 


 

Treasure Hunt in the Visitor's Guide

There is a wonderful and fun Ouray Treasure Hunt in the Visitor's Guide. It is a great activity for family's to do while they are visiting Ouray. The hunt is on page 49.

We encourage you to let your staff and visitors know about the treasure hunt and the awesome poster prize that we have at the Visitor's Center- upon completion.


 

We had one interested family complete the hunt and sent us an email…

"I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful visit to Ouray

Recently. My 11 year old daughter saw the treasure hunt in the travel guide

And she and I set out to complete it. What a great way to get to know the

Town! We met so many people and learned interesting details about Ouray that

We would have passed over otherwise. And, the best part was collecting our

Poster at the end. The quality of the print surpassed any expectation we

had! We had the print mounted and now proudly display it in our Dallas home

as a reminder of Colorado. Thank you very much!!!!"

Do you know the answers to the questions on the hunt? ……..We challenge you!

Submit your treasure hunt questions for the 2011 guide now!

___________________________________________________________________

Jeep Ticket Update

For businesses that are selling Jeep Tickets, Patricia Sullivan will be coming by on Fridays & Mondays to pick up and deliver tickets. If you have too many tickets or need more, please call (970) 318-8469.


 

OCRA is looking for any creative & innovative ideas on how to boost Jeep ticket sales, if you have any, please send an email to ouray@ouraycolorado.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 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.