Calendar & Events – News

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

POETRY READING: Literary Living Room presents Jeanine Renee at 7:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., free admission.

PRINTMAKING CLASS: Printmaking 101, for ages 12 and up, free, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 5-8 p.m. at the Western Hotel, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: The Ridgway Pickleball Club is hosting the second annual San Juan Slam. Women's doubles begins at 8 a.m. at Ridgway Athletic Park, located at County Road 23 and Chipeta Drive. Free family-friendly event. For more information, visit RidgwayPickleball.org/SanJuanSlam.

LIVE MUSIC: The Two Tenors at the Tavern. Tickets $12. 7 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.

ART EXHIBIT: Opening reception for “Different Strokes for Different Folks” by The Wednesday Women, presented by the Ouray County Arts Association. Featuring art by Loretta Casler, Judy Hazen, Barb Kendrick, Sheelagh Williams and Susan Wing. Admission free. 4-6 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: The Ridgway Pickleball Club is hosting the second annual San Juan Slam. Mixed doubles begins at 8 a.m. at Ridgway Athletic Park, located at County Road 23 and Chipeta Drive. Free family-friendly event. For more information, visit RidgwayPickleball.org/SanJuanSlam.

RAILROAD DAYS: The Ridgway Railroad Museum offers free train rides, guided car tours and narrow gauge history. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Ouray Denver & Rio Grande Branch car tour begins at 1 p.m. Participants should meet at the museum, located on Railroad Avenue on the north side of the Ouray County Ranch History Museum at 321 Sherman St. in Ridgway. All events are free.

LIVE MUSIC: The Patti Fiasco, 8 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. Advance tickets $15, day of show $20. Tickets at sherbino.org.

TRUE GRIT TOUR: Free, one-hour guided walking tour of the True Grit filming locations in Ridgway. Tour departs at noon and 2 p.m. from the Hartwell Park Pavilion.

ART EXHIBIT: Open house for photographer Susan Humphrey and Mesker's historic storefronts from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum, 321 Sherman St.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

PICNIC: Ouray County Young Life Community Picnic. 1-7 p.m. at Ridgway State Park, Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Pavilion A. Admission is free. Register at [email protected].

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: The Ridgway Pickleball Club is hosting the second annual San Juan Slam. Men's doubles begins at 8 a.m. at Ridgway Athletic Park, located at County Road 23 and Chipeta Drive. Free family-friendly event. For more information, visit RidgwayPickleball.org/SanJuanSlam.

RAILROAD DAYS: The Ridgway Railroad Museum offers free train rides, guided car tours and narrow gauge railroad history. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, located on Railroad Avenue on the north side of the Ouray County Ranch History Museum at 321 Sherman St. in Ridgway. All events are free.

ART EXHIBIT: Open house for photographer Susan Humphrey and the historic Mesker storefronts from noon – 4 p.m. at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum, 321 Sherman St.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

BANNED BOOKS WEEK: First day of Banned Books Week at the Ouray Public Library. Scavenger hunt through September 27. For more information, visit https://ouray.colibraries.org/.

MEETING: Woman's Club of Ouray County, 5:30 p.m. Mighty Mini Horse Therapy Program, 448 Mary's Road in Ridgway. All Ouray County women are welcome. For more information visit womansclubouraycounty.org

WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER

CLASSIC MOVIE: “For They Know Not What They Do.” Tickets $5. 7 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 5-8 p.m. at the Western Hotel, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray.

SHERB TALKS: Ignite Public Speakers, 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. Admission is free. For more information, visit sherbino.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

OPERA: Central City Opera presents “Opera on-the-Go: A Central City Showcase.” Tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. 7:30 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.

LIVE MUSIC: Sturtz album release show, 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Tickets at sherbino.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

VOLUNTARY CLEANUP: Rollans Park, 9am-11am

CHILDREN'S OPERA: Central City Opera presents “Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World.” Tickets $10 per person, includes free popcorn and soda. 10:30 a.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.

SEED CARE CLASS: Seed Care with Yvette Henson, San Miguel Basin Colorado State University Extension Office Director. 10-11:30 a.m. Space is limited, registration is required. Call 970-626-5252 or email [email protected] to register.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

BEER FESTIVAL: San Juan Barrel Fest, 2-5 p.m. at Hartwell Park in Ridgway. Tickets and info at sherbino.org.

RALLY THROUGH THE ALLEY: 1K fundraiser to support Weehawken and the Sherbino. 12:45-2:00 p.m. in Ridgway. For more information, visit ridgway1k.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3

MEETING: Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., County Land Use Building, 111 Mall Road, Ridgway. For more information, visit ourayrepublicans.com.

LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 5-8 p.m. at the Western Hotel, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray.

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CURRENT EVENTS

FAC: Every Friday through Election Day, meet candidates from 5-7 p.m. at The Burro, 555 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Hosted by the Ouray County Democrats. For more information, visit ouraycountydemocraticparty.com.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St., every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

SENIOR LUNCH: Every Monday with Neighbor to Neighbor, noon at St. John's Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave. Ouray. Transportation can be arranged. For more information, call 970-325-4586.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. at St. Daniel's Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray. Every Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the nave of the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. Ridgway.

AL-ANON: Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. Ridgway, 970-318-6966.

STORY TIME: Every Monday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

CRAFT TIME FOR KIDS: Every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 11 a.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. For children ages 3 and up with adult helpers.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Every Thursday, 6 p.m. at Ridgway Community Church, 685 W. Sherman St., Ridgway. 970-626-5692. This is a confidential 12-step program. It is free and open to the public.

LIVE MUSIC: Kate and DJ, Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at Kismet Cafe, 618 Clinton St. Ridgway.

ART EXHIBIT: The Ouray County Arts Association presents “Different Strokes for Different Folks” by The Wednesday Women, September 20-October 30 at the Wright Opera House. 472 Main St. Ouray.