Chamber E-blast | May 26
, 2015
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YOU ARE INVITED....
RIBBON CUTTING
June 6th @ Noon- "Gunsmoke and Dusty Trails" Bronze statue at the Ridgway Visitor's Center
Artist Lee Lester will attend and be displaying additional work.
leelesterstudios.com
His paintings and detailed bronze sculpture portray the grandeur of the wild and tell stories of an old western lifestyle. Lee draws his inspiration from the world around him.
This amazing Bronze Sculpture has been brought to Ridgway by PARC - Public Art Ridgway Colorado in cooperation with the Ridgway Chamber of Commerce and the financial assistance of the Cattlemen's Association.
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MARKETING OPPORTUNITY
With the BLM, RAT, Ouray County and the Town of Ridgway
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RIDGWAY VISITORS CENTER AND RAILROAD MUSEUM
NOW OPEN DAILY!
Come visit us!
Daily
10am - 3pm
Hwy 62 (Sherman St.) and the O.C. Fairgrounds
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -
Call 626-5014
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COLORADO'S FREE FISHING WEEKEND 
June 6 & 7, 2015
Colorado's Free Fishing Weekend - Jun 6-7, 2015 -
You can fish without a license:
All other rules and regulations apply
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JUNE IS COLORADO BIKE MONTH 
June is Colorado Bike Month
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Get those bicycles ready to commute, run errands & practice for the Pedal the Plains ride in September!
BIKE TO WORK DAY 2015 IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th
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VOYAGER'S SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM STARTS JUNE 1ST
Voyager's Summer Enrichment Program starts June 1st! Featuring age-appropriate outdoor adventures for children and youth, entering kindergarten through 7th grade.
Runs
Monday through
Thursday,
8 AM - 5:30 PM, throughout the summer.
Advance registration (at least seven days before the start of the week): $32/day or $120/week
Drop-in registration: $40/day or $160/week
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RIDGWAY RAILROAD MUSEUM
HOSTS WORK WEEK JUNE 1-5
Ridgway Railroad Museum's annual Railroad Restoration Week will be held June 1 - 5 this year.
Local railroad history enthusiasts will join with railfans from around the nation to work on the museum's collection of railcars and buildings.
"We always need help with our preservation mission," said museum president Karl Schaeffer, "and anyone wishing to join us during this work week will be welcome. You can help all week, or for part of a day. We'll be laying a new display track as we get ready for the re-creation of RGS steam locomotive 36 in 2017, as well as continuing our restoration of Denver and Rio Grande Business Car C, and if the weather is good we might get to paint the Guston depot on Red Mountain. The more helpers we have, the more we can accomplish. In past years we have completed a phenomenal amount of work in these one-week sessions - for example, one year we completely replaced all of the exterior wood on the caboose, put on a new roof, and painted it, all in one week. The museum provides lunch each day and most of the tools, so all the workers need to bring is enthusiasm."
Although walk-ins are welcome, anyone planning to help should contact Schaeffer at 626-4373 for planning purposes.
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MOVIE AT THE WRIGHT
Wednesday, May 27th: "5 to 7"
Wednesday, May 27th
Show 7:00pm, doors 6:30pm
Tickets $7 adults
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WEEHAWKEN'S "ART BAR"
"PAINT YOUR PET" at the Sherbino Theater on Wednesday, May 27th
May's Art Bar at The Sherbino Theater is all about our pets and the love we have for our pets!
Join instructor Allison Wofford, for a step- by- step and how to class, on turning your favorite photo of your pet into an original work of art!
$35 dollars for the "Paint your Pet" Art Bar includes all supplies and one drink of choice... just come with your favorite photograph of your pet if you would like to do a 'free hand' painting or bring a black and white copy (non-glossy) of a photo to use as a paint by number template!
For more information and to register please visit this link
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RIDGWAY SPIRIT FEST 2015
ridgwayspiritfest.com - May 27th - May 30th
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FILM PRESENTATION AT THE SHERBINO
"AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda" - May 29th
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WEEHAWKEN SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
Early Registration Discount Available through May 31st!
WEEHAWKEN SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS:
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Register and pay in full by
5/31/15
& get 5% off of summer classes when using this COUPON code: SUMMER2015 (*code not applicable to "wonderful world of enrichment programs" as they have a separate early discount)
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TRACE BUNDY CONCERT
May 30th, 2015 at the Wright Opera House
Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard. His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Listening to his intricate arrangements is one thing, but seeing the fan-dubbed "Acoustic Ninja" play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers.
Performance Saturday, May 30th. Doors at 6:30 pm / Show at 7:30 pm. Tickets $20.
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"ANNIE: KIDS THEATER CAMP"
At the Sherbino Theater - June 8 - 11th, performance on June 12th
During this one week theater program students will learn about theater and acting!
Students will use songs and scenes from the original "Annie" play and will put on a 40 minute performance for friends and family on the Sherbino Theater stage on June 12th.
Register now with Weehawken Creative Arts by calling 970.318.0150 or click this link for online registration
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FORS THANKS TO SUPPORTERS
Many thanks to the businesses and individuals who supported 2015 Fun Run Fundraiser!
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Next Chamber
Board Meeting
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| The next Chamber Board meeting is June 4th at 5:30 pm at the Ridgway Library. |
| Board meetings are held the FIRST Thursday monthly at 5:30 pm at the Ridgway Library. |
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Mark Your Calendars Now for these Upcoming After Hours Events!
June 17th: Ponderosa Real Estate
August 20: Spencer Klein Real Estate
September 17: Friends of the Ridgway Schools
October 15: Trail Town Still
November 19: Available
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RACC BOARD DIRECTOR POSITIONS OPEN 
Details Below....
We are looking for business people with new ideas and the desire to bring economic development to the Town of Ridgway.
For more information about responsibilities and time commitment contact Gale Ingram at 626-5014
[email protected]
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Board President Judi Snelling United Country Sneffels Realty 150 LIddell Street 970-318-8437
Vice President
Ken Haynes [email protected]
Treasurer
Scott Kennett
Kennett Construction
[email protected]
970.318.1238
Secretary
Eve Becker-Doyle
[email protected]
970-626-9862
Adam Corcutt
[email protected]
303-325-7348
Caroline Lescroart
Stock Exchange
970-209-3191
Mary McMahon
970-626-4021
Karli Whiteman
Heart & Sleeve Boutique
317-919-2909
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LINKS TO NEWS FROM OUR FRIENDS & PARTNERS
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RIDGWAY RAILROAD MUSEUM
May Newsletter
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SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIATION
May Newsletter
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO!
Starting June 3rd at the Ouray Elks
It's summertime, and that means Wednesday night Bingo at the Ouray Elks lodge.
Games will be held at 7 PM every week, starting June 3rd.
"Our weekly Bingo program was really popular last year," said Exalted Ruler Julie Wesseling. "It's really a fun evening for the whole family. We'll have light concession refreshments available from local students, and the Progressive game is always exciting. These games are open to the public, and we hope to see a lot of our old friends, as well as new faces."
Income from Bingo supports a number of lodge charitable programs, as well as helping to cover lodge upkeep.
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ALPENGLOW ARTS ALLIANCE
Find Out What's Just Around the Corner in the Arts in Ouray County!
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TRAIL WORK DATES SET FOR RIDGWAY
June 13 & 14, 2015
Physical Difficulty: Difficult
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ROAD RUNNER TRANSIT
Daily Bus Service Between Grand Junction and Durango
Roadrunner bus service serving Ridgway.
PLEASE NOTE: If boarding the bus eastbound stand on Hwy 550 on the north side of the Ridgway Visitors Center. If boarding westbound the bus stops on Hwy 550 directly across the street from the Ridgway Visitors Center.
Click Here for Full Details
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E-BLAST
SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES
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