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PROJECT UPDATE: BEAR CREEK BRIDGE ON US 550

2010-10-04T07:57:00.000-06:00

PROJECT UPDATE: BEAR CREEK BRIDGE ON US 550

NIGHT CLOSURES: October 4 – 7, 2010 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.

As I was sending out the October update on Tuesday, the team on the Bear Creek project was revisiting the schedule and looking for opportunities to get critical work done before the snow flies. That discussion has led to additional night closures that I didn’t alert you to on Tuesday. ACC will be working double shifts all next week with a single lane of thru traffic during the day alternated by flaggers, and full closures of the Bear Creek Bridge during the night starting on Monday. Night closures will occur Monday 10/4, Tuesday 10/5, Wednesday 10/6 and Thursday 10/7. Friday will be a standard shift with crews exiting the road around 5-6 p.m. We will also have a night closure during the week of October 11. I will provide you with the specifics as that date nears. Please note the Bear Creek overlook is closed until the end of this construction season in Late October.

I will alert you to any changes in this plan and also encourage you to contact the hotline or CDOT’s website in advance of making travel plans.

The Bear Creek Bridge project, located two miles south of Ouray on US 550, started on July 26, 2010. The project design provides for a new wider bridge, 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.

PUBLIC INFORMATION – GET PROJECT UPDATES!

You may receive regular updates by enrolling at BearCreekBridge@accbuilt.com or calling our information Hotline at 970-325-9892.

You may also visit the CDOT website at http://www.Coloradodot.info/projects/550bearcreekbridge

Chamber Chat September 22, 2010

2010-09-24T07:21:00.000-06:00

**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!

Reminder: 2011 Visitors Guide is being produced as we speak. All members wishing to be included in the guide MUST have their renewal completed by Oct. 15, 2010.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Seasonal Business updates as of 09-20-2010
US 550 night closure schedule as of 09-13-2010
Skol Gallery completes sculpture garden! Opening reception Fri. Sept. 24!
OURAY ELKS CHARITY BALL is this SAT!
Chief Ouray Gun Show- OCT 2 &3
Oktoberfest Oct 2!
Mt. Sneffels Education Foundation is seeking donations for its live and silent auction!
Cardboard Recycling For Businesses- info
Otto Mears Monument – moved to the Ouray Historical Museum for one year
Links to members
Updated OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS contact list- updated 08/13/2010

Feature: Skol Gallery completes sculpture garden!

Please join us on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 4-8pm to help us celebrate the completion of our sculpture garden! Discounted prices on Jeff Skoloda's work will be available during the event. Beer, wine, and hor d'oeurves will be served. We hope you can come.

Skol Gallery

812 Main Street

Ouray, CO

970-325-7290

2010 Fall Hours:

Activities:

Bachelor- open at the stables until Oct 2, then by appointment 318-0444

Bachelor Mine Tours- CLOSED

The Box Canon Falls Park and Visitor Center will open

September 7 through late October – 8 am to dusk

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

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.

San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours will operate until Nov. 1.

Campgrounds:

Angel Creek & Thistledown Campgrounds are "off-season" now, which means there is no fee, nor are there any services provided. There are no gates at either of these sites

Amphitheater closes 9/27, and Beaver Lake and Silver Jack close on 9/20. Angel Creek and Thistledown

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.

Western Hotel will close for the season Oct. 2

Restaurants:

Backstreet Bagel OPEN 7 days a week

The Bistro at Billy Goats Gruff- last day for the season will be this Sunday, September 12th.

The Biergarten will be open till the first week in October, and will be open Tuesday thru Sunday for lunch and dinner, closed on Mondays.

Buen Tiempo is OPEN 7 days a week

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 -Closed on Sundays.

For an updated CALENDER OF EVENTS,

please see www.OurayColorado.com

US 550 BEAR CREEK BRIDGE NIGHT WORK CLOSURES EXPECTED

PROJECT ANNOUNCMENT: BEAR CREEK BRIDGE ON US 550

No Night Work Anticipated for the Week.

US 550 will not experience any over night closures the week of September 12, 2010. Day work will limit passage over the bridge to a single lane of traffic which will alternate under the direction of flaggers. Please note the Bear Creek overlook is closed until the end of this construction season in Late October.

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.

PUBLIC INFORMATION – GET PROJECT UPDATES!

You may receive regular updates by enrolling at BearCreekBridge@accbuilt.com or calling our information Hotline at 970-325-9892.

You may also visit the CDOT website at http://www.Coloradodot.info/projects/550bearcreekbridge

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!

Skol Gallery

812 Main Street

Ouray, CO

970-325-7290

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25TH: OURAY ELKS CHARITY BALL FUNDRAISER. Steak and shrimp dinner served 6:30 PM $25 adults, $10 under 12, RSVP required 325-0425; Bingo at 8:00 PM, $10/card, cash prizes; Forgotten Treasures silent auction; Karaoke starts at 8:15 PM. Open to the public - come have a ball with us! This is our main fundraiser for scholarships, medical aid and more. 325-0425 for information.

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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Oktoberfest & 46th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing

When- Sat, October 2, 5pm – 10pm

Where- Ouray Community Center

Description- Beer, Brats and Music: Return of the popular Bavarian band, The Austrian Connection!!!!!!!! Costume contest with cash prizes! Brats, potato cakes, apple sauce, german chocolate cake, Colorado Boy and Ouray Brewery brews, wine, kids games, door prizes and a lot of fun! A fantastic evening that includes the 46th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing! Come join the party! For information call Ouray Chamber: 800-228-1876 or 970-325-4746.

BAH

Oct. 13- Painting Marmot will be our host! 5:30-7:30 pm- 612 Main St. 325-7232 for details.

Nov. 10- Ouray Chamber Member- Willow Creek Floral and Home Furnishings and the River Crossing with Colby Corner- Stop in a see their special holiday décor! Meet and great with our neighbors! 5:30-7:30

Dec. 2- Alpine Bank Ouray- Annual Alpine Bank BAH! Always magnificent!

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

The Mt. Sneffels Education Foundation is hosting its annual Live and Silent Auction on Saturday, October 16, at 6:00 p.m., at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center. The event, in its thirteenth year, raises funds to benefit the youth of Ouray County. Last year’s event raised more than $40,000 in ticket sales and proceeds from the auction. Admission to the fundraising event is $30 per person or $350 to sponsor a reserved table for 10, which includes hors d’oeuvres, dessert, wine and entertainment.

Mt. Sneffels Education Foundation is seeking donations large and small for its live and silent auction. If you have items or services to donate for the auction in support of Ouray County youth, please contact Stephanie Wallin at 970-626-4013.

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 .

The Otto Mears Monument, a familiar landmark near Bear Creek Falls on Highway 550, has found a temporary home at the Ouray County Museum. The monument stood continuously at the former site for the past 40 years, as well as another 35 years from 1926 to 1961. As of last Tuesday, September 7, the large stone marker is available for public viewing in front of the museum on Ouray’s Sixth Avenue. It will reside there for approximately one year while the Bear Creek Falls Bridge undergoes widening construction.

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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;

· The 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.

Volun

2010-09-21T07:49:00.001-06:00

It's time again for one of the most popular gathering in Ouray! OKTOBERFEST!
This event depends on volunteers like you! The event will be held Oct. 2, 2010 from 5-10pm at the Ouray Community Center. (Costumes encouraged!)

Please see the list below and contact the chamber to sign up!

325-4746 or ouray@ouraycolroado.com

You will have a lot of fun! It's a guarantee!
Thank you!
Jennifer Loshaw and Barbra Uhles

Door Count guests
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
Id & Wrist Band Born Before 10/2/1989
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
Collect Door Fees
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
Food $$ Collection
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
Jeep Ticket Sales
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
Beer Servers
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
Trash Duty
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
Photography
1. 2.
Set up:
Fri. Oct 1 BIG decorations	1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Sat. Oct 2 Table decorations	1. 2. 3. 4.
Clean Up: Sat. night 10pm-11:30	1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Clean Up: Sunday 10 am until it's done.
Monday DAY to take down the ceiling tents.

Fall Color Report from USFS

2010-09-21T07:36:00.000-06:00

Week of September 20- approaching peak colors for aspens; Oakbrush and other shrubs at lower elevations are peak now.

COLLBRAN AREA: Aspens 40% changed and changing fast. The oak brush and service berries, etc. are yellow and orange. The narrow-leaf cottonwoods are bright yellow around Hightower Mountain. .

CRESTED BUTTE: Aspens 40 % changed. Peak will be September 22-29.

GRAND MESA: Apens 30-40% changed. Week of September 20 will be almost prime for aspen, and peak for the red vaccinium (small ground shrub on top of mesa) and very good for lower elevation serviceberry.

KEBLER PASS: Aspens 30- 40% changed.

LAKE CITY: Peak right now

MCCLURE PASS : Aspens 40-50 % changed and changing fast.

OWL CREEK PASS: Aspens 30% changed. Oakbrush at lower elevations are peak.

NORWOOD: Aspens 30-40 % changed. Oakbrush at lower elevations are peak.

RED MOUNTAIN PASS: Aspens 30- 40% changed. Oakbrush at lower elevations are peak.

Chamber Chat, September 16, 2010

2010-09-21T07:32:00.000-06:00

Reminder: 2011 Visitors Guide is being produced as we speak. All members wishing to be included in the guide should have their renewal completed by Oct. 15, 2010.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Seasonal Business updates as of 09-08-2010
US 550 night closure schedule as of 09-13-2010
Weehawken needs your vintage clothing!
Jeep Jamboree dates: Sept 18-20
OURAY ELKS CHARITY BALL FUNDRAISER
Chief Ouray Gun Show- OCT 2 &3
Oktoberfest Oct 2!
Cardboard Recycling For Businesses- info
Otto Mears Monument – moved to the Ouray Historical Museum for one year
Links to members
Updated OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS contact list- updated 08/13/2010
Feature:

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. Will close for the season- late Oct.

The Box Canon Falls Park and Visitor Center will open

September 7 through late October – 8 am to dusk

Bachelor Mine Tours- Open through Sept 15. Tours at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2 pm.

Campgrounds:

Angel Creek & Thistledown Campgrounds will remain open (with a fee) through 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:

Backstreet Bagel OPEN 7 days a week

The Bistro at Billy Goats Gruff- last day for the season will be this Sunday, September 12th.

The Biergarten will be open till the first week in October, and will be open Tuesday thru Sunday for lunch and dinner, closed on Mondays.

Buen Tiempo is OPEN 7 days a week

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 -Closed on Sundays.

For an updated CALENDER OF EVENTS,

please see www.OurayColorado.com

US 550 BEAR CREEK BRIDGE NIGHT WORK CLOSURES EXPECTED

PROJECT ANNOUNCMENT: BEAR CREEK BRIDGE ON US 550

No Night Work Anticipated for the Week.

PUBLIC INFORMATION – GET PROJECT UPDATES!

You may receive regular updates by enrolling at BearCreekBridge@accbuilt.com or calling our information Hotline at 970-325-9892.

You may also visit the CDOT website at http://www.Coloradodot.info/projects/550bearcreekbridge

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

Weehawken Dance is looking to borrow your vintage clothing!

On October 23, Weehawken Dance Company will be hosting a fundraising performance at the Beaumont Hotel called "Fashion and Dancing Through the Decades". Company members will perform popular dances and model vintage and vintage reproduction clothing for each decade.

We would love to borrow your wedding dress, prom dress, or your grandmother's favorite hat.

Contact Natasha if you have clothing and accessories we can borrow: natashajeanne@hotmail.com or 970-318-6674

Jeep Jamboree dates: Sept 18-20- 22^nd 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.

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Oktoberfest & 46th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing

When- Sat, October 2, 5pm – 10pm

Where- Ouray Community Center

BAH Oct. 13- Painting Marmot will be our host! 5:30-7:30 pm

612 Main St. 325-7232 for details.

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

Cardboard Recycling For Businesses- info

This is a CDC project.

_______________________________________________________________________

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;

· The 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.

OCRA Chamber Chat September 9, 2010

2010-09-10T13:33:00.001-06:00

Reminder: 2011 Visitors Guide is being produced as we speak. All members wishing to be included in the guide should have their renewal completed by Oct. 15, 2010.

IN THIS ISSUE:

US 550 night closure schedule as of 09-08-2010
Seasonal Business updates as of 09-08-2010
8^th SanJuan MusicFest - Chamber Music Series:
Business After Hours / Annual Meeting Sept 15 at the Visitors Center!
Jeep Jamboree dates: Sept 18-20
OURAY ELKS CHARITY BALL FUNDRAISER
Chief Ouray Gun Show- OCT 2 &3
Cardboard Recycling For Businesses- info
Links to members
Updated OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS contact list- updated 08/13/2010
Feature:

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. See WEEHAWKEN CREATIVE ARTS - 970-318-0150 WWW.WEEHAWKENARTS.ORG
for details.

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. Will close for the season- late Oct.

The Box Canon Falls Park and Visitor Center will open

September 7 through late October – 8 am to dusk

Bachelor Mine Tours- Open through Sept 15. Tours at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2 pm.

Campgrounds:

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:

Backstreet Bagel OPEN 7 days a week

The Bistro at Billy Goats Gruff- last day for the season will be this Sunday, September 12th.

The Biergarten will be open till the first week in October, and will be open Tuesday thru Sunday for lunch and dinner, closed on Mondays.

Buen Tiempo is OPEN 7 days a week

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

Night Work Closure Schedule

Please note - US 550 at Bear Creek Bridge will be closed tonight and tomorrow night with a potential closure on Thursday, September 9. If you plan on driving US 550 on Thursday we encourage you to call the hotline at 970-325-9892 to verify the closure.

US 550 closure schedule thru 9/10/2010

Tuesday September 7	Closed from 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Wednesday September 8	Closed from 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Thursday September 9**	Closed from 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Friday September 10	OPEN TO THRU TRAFFIC

** ACC may not need Thursday's closure.

PUBLIC INFORMATION – GET PROJECT UPDATES!

You may receive regular updates by enrolling at
BearCreekBridge@accbuilt.com
or calling our
information Hotline at 970-325-9892.

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!

8^th SanJuan MusicFest - Chamber Music Series:

The Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) is once again hosting the 8^th 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 11^th, 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 12^th, 2:00 pm at the 4-H Event Center, Ridgway

Cello Master Class … Sunday, September 12^th, 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. 13^th at Ouray School - 10:15 for Elementary students and Monday, Sept 13^th 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

BAH Sept. 15, 2010- Ouray Visitors Center. Stop in at the best Visitors Center around! Meet the staff and volunteers as well as the new Board of Directors President- Lezah Saunders. This event is open to all members of the community.

Sponsored by MorningSong B&B and the Ouray Brewery.

Oct 13- Painting Marmot

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

Jeep Jamboree dates: Sept 18-20- 22^nd 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.

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Cardboard Recycling For Businesses- info

This is a CDC project.

_______________________________________________________________________

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.

OCRA Chamber Chat September 1, 2010

2010-09-05T07:03:00.001-06:00

IN THIS ISSUE:

US 550 night closure schedule as of 09-01-2010
Seasonal Business updates
Ouray Brewery Opens for lunch Fri- Mon!
8^th 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

******
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!

8^th SanJuan MusicFest - Chamber Music Series:

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

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

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.

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- 22^nd 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.

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.
___________________________________________________________________

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.

_______________________________________________________________________

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

OCRA Chamber Chat August 25, 2010

2010-08-25T22:28:00.001-06:00

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.

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

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

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- 22^nd 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.

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.
___________________________________________________________________

OCRA Chamber Chat August 18, 2010

2010-08-19T09:24:00.001-06:00

*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.

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

Cardboard Recycling For Businesses- info

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.

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.

OCRA Chamber Chat August 13, 2010

2010-08-14T08:25:00.001-06:00

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!

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.

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

OCRA Chamber Chat August 05, 2010

2010-08-06T07:49:00.001-06:00

IN THIS ISSUE:

To view our CALENDER OF EVENTS,

please see www.ouraycolorado.com

___________________________________________________________________

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

___________________________________________________________________

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

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.

OCRA Chamber Chat July 28th, 2010

2010-07-29T13:42:00.001-06:00

3^rd Annual Grillin & Chillin is right around the corner (Aug 28^th)

…interested in having a booth?

OCRA is now accepting applications for City of Ouray Retailers & Restaurants.

For a small $10 Huckster permit to the city, your business can participate.

(Deadline is August 12^th).

Contact the Visitor's Center for more info, (970) 325 – 4746.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Road closures due to storm- USFS report
Weehawken Creative Arts Seeks Volunteers to Help with the Ridgway Arts and Crafts Rendezvous
Colorado Peace Ride, July 29^th – August 1st
Sheep Day, August 3^rd
Sally Shuffield Concert, Wright Opera House, August 4th
Ridgway Rendezvous Art and Craft Festival, August 7th & 8^th
Treasure Hunt in the Visitor's Guide – MORE INFO
Wildflower Update
Jeep Ticket Update
Links to members
Updated OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS contact list

For an updated and online CALENDER OF EVENTS,

check out www.ouraycolorado.com

Storms and Flooding Close Some Roads/Trails

Delta, CO., (July 28, 2010) – Portions of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests and local areas across the Forest have experienced sudden, violent and turbulent thunder and lightning storms, with more forecast throughout the week. On Tuesday, heavy storms with significant rainfall caused road closures and failures.

The Goodnough Road (Forest Service Road 618), located off highway 145 was closed by flooding and mud/rock slides on Tuesday evening as a result of the storms. County crews were working on the road today and are expected to continue work to reopen over the next few days. Also affected was the Dexter Creek Road (FSR 871 and Ouray County Road 14) outside of Ouray, located above the Baxter Mine. This road completely washed out in sections at the upper creek crossing, stranding people on the opposite bank of Dexter Creek. County crews were working today to reach stranded individuals, clear the area and to restore access. This work is expected to take up to two weeks to complete, pending any further damage from additional storms. This lack of access affects the Horsethief Trailhead and makes it inaccessible. In addition, Engineer Pass was temporarily closed from the storm and flooding. The Pass was reopened late last night, pending any future storms and further damage.

According to forest officials, yesterday's rain event caused no appreciable debris or erosion in the drainages impacted by the Beaver Fire-including Gutshal Basin and McKenzie Creek. Fire rehabilitation work conducted immediately after the fire established waterbars and other erosion protection on fire trails, roads and in other fire areas to prevent erosion and damage in the event of storms and severe weather.

As a safety precaution to citizens, more severe storms and heavy rain are forecast for the area over the next few days. Recreationists are encouraged to avoid high elevations and creek crossings when storms are present and if caught in a storm and flood situation: DO NOT try to cross creeks and/or flooded areas; stay in your vehicle if you are in a safe area to protect you from other dangers; and seek high ground if flooding occurs.

Weehawken Creative Arts Seeks Volunteers to Help with the Ridgway Arts and Crafts Rendezvous on August 6, 7 & 8

The Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and Crafts Festival is a major fundraiser for Weehawken Creative Arts -- with funds going towards children's programs and scholarship availability each year.

Weehawken is seeking individuals who would be willing to volunteer for any of the days of the event (August 6, 7 & 8) to help with vendor check-in, balloons, manning the beer/wine tent, kids arts and crafts, family activities and more. Volunteers can opt to work in blocks of time, or the really ambitious can sign on for a full day!

To simplify signing up as a volunteer, we are

trying a new service that's simple to use and to

see as a volunteer what's needed called Volunteerspot. Please click this link to sign up for a duty:

www.volunteerspot.com

Or -- you can also just give Ashley a call and tell her what you'd like to do too at 970-318-0150 (or better: email her at wcaouray@yahoo.com)

Colorado Peace Ride

July 29^th – August 1^st

Route: Thursday July 29 - Durango to Ouray - 74 Miles - 6985 ft*
Friday July 30 - Ouray to Telluride - 48 Miles - 3870 ft*
Saturday July 31 - Telluride to Dolores - 60 Miles - 1422 ft*
Sunday August 1 - Dolores to Durango - 56 Miles - 2200 ft*

Benefits: As the primary beneficiary of the profits generated by the Colorado Peace Ride, the Sophia Peace Center supports non-profits by providing them with free or low-cost retreats in a beautiful retreat center in Dolores, Colorado. This service in turn promotes social change by empowering organizations to become more effective and successful in their mission. SPC retreats provide instruction for strategic planning, project facilitation, and team building. They are also designed to encourage and re-inspire nonprofit workers who are typically overworked and underpaid, thereby preventing burnout and contributing to effective work habits and better outcomes for their worthy missions

For more information log on to www.thepeaceride.com

Sheep Day

An opportunity to visit a high country sheep camp along the Alpine Loop!

August 3, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The sheep ranchers, who graze sheep in the Alpine Loop area, invite you to stop at "Open Camp" on August 3^rd between 10 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.. Meet the ranchers and learn about the industry. It is an educational opportunity both you and your children will thoroughly enjoy. See the guard dogs and herd dogs and learn the difference. Feel wool on a lamb. Go into the tent and learn about a sheepherder's life, a tradition unchanged in a century.

USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management officials will be on hand to answer questions regarding public land grazing. There is no charge.

The Alpine Loop is located between the cities of Ouray, Silverton, and Lake City. Engineer Pass is on the northern portion of the loop. The camp will be located just east of the summit on Engineer Pass.

Sally Shuffield Concert, Wright Opera House

August 4^th, 7:30pm

Ouray, Colorado - The Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) in celebration of the 50^th Anniversary of Artists' Alpine Holiday presents Durango, Colorado, based singer/songwriter, Sally Shuffield. Sally has been compared to Iris Dement and early Nanci Griffith by "No Depression" Magazine and the Colorado Bluegrass Music Association. She writes and sings songs about growing up in rural Arkansas, as well as traveling and living throughout the West. With the release of her third CD, "Something in the Water," she firmly establishes herself as a leading new voice in the Americana/folk tradition. Her music has been widely played on public radio stations across the country and internationally, charting on the folk and American Roots Charts. Sally recently opened the show for Robert Earl Keen in Durango, Colorado, where the Durango Herald said of her performance, the "sublimely voiced Sally Shuffield is able to make a good tune look easy." To learn more, visit www.sallyshuffield.com.

Ridgway Art & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park

August 7th & 8th

The beautiful town of Ridgway is known for spectacular scenery, railroads, ranching, recreation and of course: the Ridgway Arts and Crafts Rendezvous held every year in August for the past 25 years.

In its 26th year, Weehawken Creative Arts will welcome over 150 artists and vendors on August 7th and 8th in the Town of Ridgway's historic park.

All types of fine arts and original crafts will be represented at this show. Additionally, there will be a diverse assortment of food concessions offering everything from bar-b-que to Gyros. Additionally, this year's event will feature the locally delicious brews of the Colorado Boy Brewery (of Ridgway) as well as the addition of wine at the event.

This two-day event offers plenty for you to enjoy all day long throughout each day. The entertainment on the Main Stage runs continuously on both days of the show with music ranging from bluegrass to bagpipes and rock and roll. Watch art transpire as demonstrations of all types are scheduled by the vendors throughout each day.

CONTACT FOR RIDGWAY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

Kentee Pasek, Show Director

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

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!!!!"

Please encourage this fun activity - we have plenty of posters, so let everyone know.

Thanks,

Mariah DeGear

OCRA Interim Director

Wildflower Update

The wildflowers are approaching their peak. Imogene Basin--Beautiful displays above Upper Camp Bird. Yankee Boy Basin--Beautiful displays. Black Bear--Beautiful displays on west side of the pass.

WARREN BARKER, US Forrest Service

Jeep Ticket Update

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.

OCRA Chamber Chat, July 21, 2010

2010-07-22T07:17:00.001-06:00

Grillin & Chillin is right around the corner (Aug 28^th)

…interested in having a booth?

OCRA is now accepting applications for City of Ouray Retailers & Restaurants.

For a small $10 Huckster permit to the city, your business can participate.

(Deadline is August 12^th).

Contact Mariah at the Visitor's Center for more info, (970) 325 – 4746.

IN THIS ISSUE:

TONIGHT – Rolland McCook at the Community Center, 6:30pm
Welcome FJ Summit, July 21^st – 24^th
Kort McCumber Concert, Wright Opera House, July 26^th 7:30pm
Building you Social Media Brand, July 27^th, Business Incubator Center, Grand Junction
Colorado Peace Ride, July 29^th – August 1st
Sheep Day, August 3^rd
Sally Shuffield Concert, Wright Opera House, August 4th
Ridgway Rendezvous Art and Craft Festival, August 7th & 8^th
Treasure Hunt in the Visitor's Guide – MORE INFO
Wildflower Update
Jeep Ticket Update
Links to members
Updated OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS contact list

For an updated and online CALENDER OF EVENTS,

check out www.ouraycolorado.com

TONIGHT – Rolland McCook at the Community Center, 6:30pm

July 21^st, 6:30pm

Meet Chief Ouray Great Grandson in full regalia and learn about connecting legends from the past to our future in regards to protecting and preserving the earth.

Second Stage Proudly Presents...
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged
Directed by Jeb Berrier
July 25-28, 2010 (Sun. – Wed.)
Sheridan Opera House, Telluride
Showtime: 8:00pm Nightly, General Admission
$15 Adult, $10 Student

Telluride, Colorado, July 15th – 37 plays, 97 minutes, 3 actors, 1 amazing evening of theater and comedy. What is it? It's The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). One of the funniest plays you may or may not have ever seen.

Watch as the actors blaze through the Shakespearean cannon in a way that would make Monty Python proud. Local thespians Ashley Boling, Buff Hooper and Jeb Berrier bring the Bard's words to life like never before.

"Pithier than Python. Irresistible." New York Times

"A madcap condensation that features non-stop laughs. Done at a whirlwind pace and with great delight, they are sure to win over even the most skeptical. And there is no doubt that William Shakespeare himself… would approve." Daily Variety

"If you like Shakespeare, you'll like this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you'll love this show!" The Today Show

Kort McCumber Concert, Wright Opera House

July 26^th 7:30pm

Support the Wright Opera House, while enjoying some great music.

Building Your Social Media Brand
Tuesday July 27^th, 4pm - 7pm

Business Incubator Center, Grand Junction, 2591 B 3/4 Road, Grand Junction, CO

Cost is $50

How can you use social media tools to enhance your company's BRAND recognition?
This workshop will demonstrate how to use Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to raise your profile among key industry groups, find and cultivate relationships with your customers, and hone your search techniques and strategies. The objective is to provide a better understanding of how to use social media tools to get involved with the discussion going on in your industry and cultivate your presence in that conversation.
Seats are limited, reserve your seat today. 970-243-5242