Welcome to our New E-Blast Format!
••• OCTOBER 2017 •••
Greetings from the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce! In case you missed it the last two weeks --- this is our new format in our weekly e-blasts. Each Monday, we'll send-out this "Events and Specials" e-blast to tell you about all that's happening in the Ridgway area with our RACC Members -- from entertainment and events to area Member business specials.

RACC Members will begin receiving a separate, "Members Only" newsletter with pertinent business and town information on a regular basis. Watch for that newsletter on Tuesdays!

Have specials and events to share? See details on how to submit those items at the bottom of this email!
UPCOMING EVENTS
ArtBAR: Culinary & Cocktails @ Provisions
October 23 (must register in advance)
(Monday) Class offered by Weehawken Creative Arts @ Provisions in Ridgway. 5:30-8:30 pm. On October 23 from 5:30-8:30 pm , join CIA trained chef and passionate foodie Amie Minnick for a new ARTbar embracing fall soul foods with braising techniques and slow cooking methods.You will learn how to prepare braised beef short ribs, mascarpone polenta & garlic sautéed fall greens, followed up with a meal for all to enjoy together. Registration is $50 and includes instruction, meal and a beer wine or classic cocktail. Drop-in spots to this class are not available. More Details.
SHERB NERDS: Trivia Night @ the Sherbino
October 26, 2017
Thursday, October 26th. Doors and By Donation at the door. It's Thursday night, and it's trivia night! 
Sherb Nerds is the Sherbino's trivia night that features several rounds of trivia questions with varying topics such as history, film/TV, science, music, and geography, led by local quiz masters. Teams may have up to 6 people, with a variety of prizes up for grabs throughout the night. Details Here.
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY:
Dragondeer @ the SherBOOno!
October 27, 2017
(Friday) @ The Sherbino D oors at 7:30pm. Music at 8:00pm. $15 in advance/ $20 at the door. Get your best costume on, and get ready for some psych-blues and soul from Dragondeer of Denver, Colorado. Halloween at the Sherbino has come early this year! More Details
BEAUMONT HOTEL HALLOWEEN BALL
October 28, 2017
@ The Beaumont Hotel, Ouray. 8 pm - midnight. Beaumont Hotel Halloween Ball includes: A *Costume Contest*
*Prizes* *Themed Drinks & Snacks *
Featuring DJ ShimaTech
~Costume Required~
$10 entry
21+
505 Main St in Ouray 
OURAY ELKS LODGE
SUPER SCARY HAUNTED HOUSE
October 30 & 31, 2017
(Monday & Tuesday) @ The Ouray Elks Lodge. Tickets: $10 for 18 and older. $8 for 17 and younger. Kids under 5 are free! Bring canned goods for $1 off admission! Each ticket comes with 1 pass through the haunted house and one free game. Super Scary Haunted House / Carnival Games with Prizes / Palm Readings / Sideshow / Bar Opens @ 6 pm More Details
BEAUMONT HOTEL HALLOWEEN BALL
October 28, 2017
@ The Beaumont Hotel, Ouray. 8 pm - midnight. Beaumont Hotel Halloween Ball includes: A *Costume Contest*
*Prizes* *Themed Drinks & Snacks *
Featuring DJ ShimaTech
~Costume Required~
$10 entry
21+
505 Main St in Ouray 
OPEN BARD POETRY Featuring Trish Hopkinson (Provo, UT)
November 2, 2017
(Thursday) @ The Sherbino Doors at 6pm. Readings @ 6:30. $5. Trish Hopkinson has always loved words—in fact, her mother tells everyone she was born with a pen in her hand. A Pushcart nominated poet, she has been published in several anthologies and journals, including Stirring, Pretty Owl Poetry, and The Penn Review; and her third chapbook Footnote was published by Lithic Press in 2017. Hopkinson is co-founder of a regional poetry group, Rock Canyon Poets, and Editor-in-Chief of the group’s annual poetry anthology entitled Orogeny. She is a product director by profession and resides in Utah with her handsome husband and their two outstanding children. More Details
OPEN ENROLLMENT
For Health Insurance Begins November 1, 2017
Tri-County Health Network offers free assistance. Dates to remember: December 15 th  is the last day to enroll and receive a January 1 st  effective date; after this date you will receive a February 1 effective date. January 12, 2018 is the last day to enroll for 2018 coverage unless you experience a “Life Change Event.” Contrary to what you might have heard, tax credits that lower premiums and cost share reductions that lower deductibles and out of pocket maximums are still available for those that qualify. This is TCHNetwork’s 5 th  year to offer enrollment assistance. You can come by and see us at the Ridgway Library between 10am and 5pm on Saturday, November 4  or December 2 or contact Carol Schutter at  970-708-7967  for a private appointment.  Details Here
INTRODUCTION TO SILVERSMITHING
with Tracey Belt
November 4 & 5, 2017
(Saturday & Sun) @ Weehawken Ridgway. 10am - 4 pm each day. In this class students will learn the basic techniques of silversmithing by creating several pieces of jewelry, including a ring and a pendant. You will learn to handle a torch, learn the uses of flux and solder, and learn how to bezel set stones. All in a relaxed and safe environment! Registration is $90, and there is a $75 materials fee per person. Details.
INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL MOONWALK
November 4, 2017
( Saturday) 6:00-9:00pm. Entry by donation. Cash bar and concessions available. It's the the third year of the Moonwalk Film Festival and we have some fabulous films. Ridgway Creative District, in conjunction with Weehawken Creative Arts and the Sherbino, will host an evening of juried independent short films from Colorado filmmakers or about Colorado themes. Filmmakers will be present to talk about their films and respond to questions. The third year of this Film Festival brought a huge increase in entries, and we anticipate some fabulous films! Details Here.
Watercolor & Value- Creating a Mood with Peggy Morgan Stenmark
November 11, 2017
(Saturday) @ Weehawken Ridgway. 9am - 4 pm. This one-day exploration focuses on how values can be used to create anything from tranquility to storminess (and everything in between), in your paintings. By doing a number of short exercises, students will have the opportunity to try out the different ways that values, from the lightest lights to the darkest darks, can convey a sense of serenity, calmness, gloominess, drama or power in their work. Registration is $85 and does not include materials.  Details.
SAVE THE DATE
November 14: ArtBar: Patterned Gifts and Pinot Noir with Kellie Day (short class)
November 18: Kiln Formed Glass Ornament Design and Production (workshop)
December 1: Ridgway Noel Night - Downtown
December 1: Mike Gwinn and the North Fork Flyers @ Sherbino
December 2: "Beyond Paint" - Acrylic Art Techniques with Kellie Day (workshop)
December 2: The Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Workshops in Ridgway
December 9 & 10: Weehawken Dance presents: "The Nutcracker" Ballet

January 13 & 14, 2018: San Juan Skijoring Event
June 9, 2018: Michael McCullough's Annual Amateur Sculpting Contests
August 11 & 12, 2018: The Annual Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and Craft Festival
September 1-3, 2018: Ouray County Rodeo
September 29 & 30, 2018: Ouray County Sneffels Fiber Arts Festival
AREA BUSINESS SPECIALS
RIGS ADVENTURE CO
Gunnison Gorge/Black Canyon
3 Day "Deluxe" Wilderness Float Fishing
Limited Availability - Book Early for Prime Dates

Join RIGS for this unique, exclusive trip that creates memories for years to come. Reservations are first come, first serve and dates are already filling up.
Availability is extremely limited, so  reserve  your spots now!
 
SUP'S FOR SALE!
RIGS wants you to know that they are finally selling their inflatable SUP rental fleet for a great deal.

Get on the Imagine Surfer, still in great shape.

Only $450 (cash only)! Includes SUP, backpack, fin & pump (paddles are not for sale).

Perfect for river or lake.
TRUE GRIT CAFE

This ain't your ordinary cowboy cafe!
True Comfort, True Taste, True Grit.

Established in 1985, the "Grit" as it is known has been serving hungry tourists and locals for 30 years. We offer excellent and tasty 'Cowboy Cuisine' in a comfortable western environment with a friendly staff that will make you feel like you're part of the Grit Family.
COME VISIT US!
The Ridgway Visitor's Center and Railroad Museum is OPEN in October!  
Come visit us!   Open from 10 am until 3 pm Daily  (located right by the Ridgway Railroad Museum Displays in the little white building)
e-BLAST SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. You must be a CURRENT RACC Chamber Member
2. "Ads" may be limited to event listings or specials announcements, depending on which blast is running. 
3. Information must be submitted by NOON each SUNDAY to be included in that week's blast . 
4. N o more than 50 words. Please also provide a LINK where the public can gather the full story (facebook, your website, etc).  
5. All info may be edited down at the Chamber's discretion.
6. Submissions should include: what, when, where and contact info.
7. Blast messaging should be focused on events/specials/sales/
8. JPEG Logos or Graphics are Required . Please send in JPEG format. 
9. Blast advertising is on a first come basis; the Chamber will use a rotation to ensure all businesses are served.
10. Businesses are limited to 2 consecutive weeks in a blast; businesses may resubmit their ads for future placement. Specials must be just that: Specials! No blanket or general ads. Send us your specials by Sunday @ Noon each week, and we'll promote them.
11. In conjunction with e-blasts, the Chamber will utilize its Facebook page to further promote member events/ messages.