Ouray Colorado

OCRA Chamber Chat

March 3, 2010

Note:  2010 Census jobs are here! Temporary spring jobs!  In Ouray County, wages start at $14/hour plus 50 cents/mile. You'll be paid for training and work flexible hours in your local area.  The required skills test can be taken in Ridgway or Ouray.  To make an appointment for testing, or to get more information, call 1-866-861-2010 or visit  www.2010censusjobs.gov .

Testing in Ouray:

Every Thursday (2/25 thru 3/25) at 1:30 PM at the Ouray County Courthouse, 541 4th St.

Testing in Ridgway:

Every Monday (3/1 thru 3/29) at 6:30 PM at the County Land Use Bldg., 111 Mall Rd.

Every Thursday (3/4 thru 3/25) at 10:00 AM at the County Land Use bldg., 111 Mall Rd.

IN THIS ISSUE

Fly Tying Class- Don't miss this FREE lesson before they're all tied up!

CHILI COOKOFF

Fused Glass Workshop.

Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B

"Ouray County's Got Talent"

StoneCircle Celtic Band

AND MUCH MORE?.. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

Public Restroom locations

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:

OURAY COUNTY CHORUS, under the direction of Andre Wilkins.  Rehearsals TUESDAYS, 7? 8:30pm at Ridgway's Church of the San Juans.  Spring theme: land, environment and Americana; concert May 14th.  All singers welcome.  For Information ? call Jim 626-4239.

March 6- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic: Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

Sat. March 6 -  CHILI COOKOFF at Ouray Elks lodge.  Open to the public, 7 regular classes, 3 commercial classes, no entry fee.  Sample the area's best dishes, judging by the public, $10 adults, $5 ages 5 ? 10, $25 family.  Bring entries 4:30, dinner at 5:30, Karaoke after.  626-4239 for more information.

Sat. March 6th - Fused Glass Workshop. 2-4pm  $30 to make a piece of Jewelry or a hair clip.  $50 for a small dish or trivet. Call to reserve a spot, $10 deposit required.  Presented by the Painted Marmot.

March 10- Business After Hours-
Morning Song B&B  Come, take a tour and socialize!  5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

March 13 ? "Ouray County's Got Talent!"  - Ouray Community Center ? 7-9pm  Rehearsal dates
are 3/5 & 3/6  Info: susan@suscolor.com. or call her at 970-799-0117.  Fundraiser for WISE Scholarships

Sunday, March 14 - Yvonne and Mark's featured guest performance at Backstreet's open mic, Sunday, March 14, 2010.  Open mic starts at 3:00 PM; Yvonne and Mark are on from 5pm to 6pm

March  20 - Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 4:30 pm FREE fly tying class at our shop in Ridgway.  Equipment will be provided.  People can call RIGS for more details.

March 20 - Stone Circle - Celtic Music ? 8:00-9:30 pm. Wright Opera House.  Tickets: $15  This is a benefit for Friends of the Wright.

March 20 - Sculpey Clay Cane Egg. 11-12:30 ages 4-12 make a sculpey clay cane egg.  Learn to make clay canes that are sliced to cover an item or make jewelry.  These are patterned rolls of clay that can be flowers, spirals, leaf etc.  We will make two canes and cover a blown out egg with your own unique patterns to make a one of a kind Easter egg. Cost $13.00 Call to reserve a spot 325-7232. Presented by the Painted Marmot.

April 7-
Business After Hours-
Ouray Family Medicine  1st Anniversary.  Come visit and get to know us.  5:30-7:30, 325-9900, 824 Main St. mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

April 17 ? Trace Bundy, Guitarist ? Wright Opera House, sponsored by Ouray County Performing Arts Guild Concert

April 25 ? Montrose Community Band Spring Concert ? 3pm.  Benefit concert for Friends of the Wright Opera House

May 7 ? Valley Youth Orchestra Concert ? Wright Opera House.

May 7-9 ? Varooms and Balloons Festival ? Ridgway, various locations

May 12- Business After Hours-
Blue Pear: 5:30 ? 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, thebluepear@yahoo.com

May 14-16 ? "The Golden Ticket" (Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory) Weehawken Dance Program, Wright Opera House

SUMMER FUN!

August 7th-8th, 2010: 26th ANNUAL RIDGWAY ARTS & CRAFTS RENDEZVOUS - Don't miss the 2010 Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park

Ridgway is located at the junction of Highways 550 and 62, in SW Colorado, Gateway to the San Juan Mountains.

Montrose, Ouray and Telluride are just a few miles from Ridgway. We are an important town on the San Juan Scenic Highway, the most beautiful and popular tourist route in Colorado. We offer artists and patrons a well organized, quality show. We are known for one of the most picturesque locations for booth set-up and for shoppers in our spacious town park and for successful sales for our vendors. The Rendezvous is a juried show with a commitment to quality. We market our show extensively in the region and the state and many patrons plan to attend the show a year ahead of time.

The organizers offer live musical entertainment all day both days of the show and several attractions are geared specifically to children. The event is fun for

the whole family and there is no admission charge. Our show is based on ALTITUDE (Ridgway is 6,987 ft in elevation with cool, clean air) and

ATTITUDE (we treat our vendors and patrons right!). We hope to see you this summer.  If you are a vendor and would like to apply for booth space, please call (970) 318-0150 or visit Weehawken.org for an entry form.

Ride The Rockies (RTR) to Celebrate 25 yrs with an overnight stay in Ouray on JUNE 15, 2010! RTR
is one of Colorado's premier cycling events. Join 2,000 cyclists and embark on a fully supported, seven-day trek through some of the state's finest mountain communities.  The 25th anniversary tour will include seven impressive climbs and fun at every turn. Lottery applications will be accepted beginning February 7th.  All riders accepted will have their room reservations booked by Alpine Cyclists Connection based out of Ridgway. RTR will offer one large scholarship to a local non-profit! Details coming soon!   The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 954-6700   

For more information: www.ridetherockies.com          www.facebook.com/pages/Ride-The-Rockies/277493887188

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. The perfect gift! 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.

Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

OCRA Chamber Chat

February 24, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:     

• Wine Tasting- Backstreet Bagel and Mountain View Winery
  
• Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak
  
• CHILI COOKOFF
  
• Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B
  
• "Ouray County's Got Talent"
  
• StoneCircle Celtic Band
  
• AND MORE?.. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?
  
• Links to members
  
• OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  
• Feature and other notices:
  

  OURAY COUNTY CHORUS, under the direction of Andre Wilkins. Rehearsals TUESDAYS, 7? 8:30pm at Ridgway's Church of the San Juans. Spring theme: land, environment and Americana; concert May 14th. All singers welcome. For Information ? call Jim 626-4239.
  

  
   

  Feb 27 - Wine Tasting at Backstreet Bagel
  with Mountain View Winery - 7-9pm
  Wine and delicious appetizers! $20 Call 325-0550 for more information.
  

  
   

  Feb 27- Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.
  

  
   

  March 6- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic: Tying a better parachute Dry Fly. With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm
  

  
   

  SAT, MARCH 6 - CHILI COOKOFF at Ouray Elks lodge. Open to the public, 7 regular classes, 3 commercial classes, no entry fee. Sample the area's best dishes, judging by the public, $10 adults, $5 ages 5 ? 10, $25 family. Bring entries 4:30, dinner at 5:30, Karaoke after. 626-4239 for more information.
  

  
   

  March 10- Business After Hours-
  Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray
  970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com
  

  
   

  March 13 ? "Ouray County's Got Talent!" - Ouray Community Center - Fundraiser for WISE Scholarships
  

  
   

  March 20- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly. With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm
  

  
   

  March 20 - Stone Circle - Celtic Music ? 8:00-9:30 pm. Wright Opera House. Tickets: $15 This is a benefit for Friends of the Wright.
  

  
   

  April 7- Business After Hours-
  Ouray Family Medicine
  1^st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com
  

  
   

  April 17 ? Trace Bundy, Guitarist ? Wright Opera House, sponsored by Ouray County Performing Arts Guild Concert
  

  
   

  April 25 ? Montrose Community Band Spring Concert ? Benefit concert for Friends of the Wright Opera House
  

  
   

  May 7 ? Valley Youth Orchestra Concert ? Wright Opera House.
  

  
   

  May 7-9 ? Varooms and Balloons Festival ? Ridgway, various locations
  

  
   

  May 12- Business After Hours-
  Blue Pear: 5:30 ? 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.com>
  

  
   

  
   

  SUMMER FUN!
  

  August 7th-8th, 2010: 26th ANNUAL RIDGWAY ARTS & CRAFTS RENDEZVOUS - Don't miss the 2010 Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park
  

  Ridgway is located at the junction of Highways 550 and 62, in SW Colorado, Gateway to the San Juan Mountains.
  
  Montrose, Ouray and Telluride are just a few miles from Ridgway. We are an important town on the San Juan Scenic Highway, the most beautiful and popular tourist route in Colorado. We offer artists and patrons a well organized, quality show. We are known for one of the most picturesque locations for booth set-up and for shoppers in our spacious town park and for successful sales for our vendors. The Rendezvous is a juried show with a commitment to quality. We market our show extensively in the region and the state and many patrons plan to attend the show a year ahead of time.
  

  The organizers offer live musical entertainment all day both days of the show and several attractions are geared specifically to children. The event is fun for
  the whole family and there is no admission charge. Our show is based on ALTITUDE (Ridgway is 6,987 ft in elevation with cool, clean air) and
  ATTITUDE (we treat our vendors and patrons right!). We hope to see you this summer. If you are a vendor and would like to apply for booth space, please call (970) 318-0150 or visit Weehawken.org for an entry form.
  

  Ride The Rockies (RTR) to Celebrate 25 yrs with an overnight stay in Ouray on JUNE 15, 2010! RTR
  is one of Colorado's premier cycling events. Join 2,000 cyclists and embark on a fully supported, seven-day trek through some of the state's finest mountain communities.  The 25^th anniversary tour will include seven impressive climbs and fun at every turn. Lottery applications will be accepted beginning February 7^th.  All riders accepted will have their room reservations booked by Alpine Cyclists Connection based out of Ridgway. RTR will offer one large scholarship to a local non-profit! Details coming soon! The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 954-6700
  

  For more information: www.ridetherockies.com
  www.facebook.com/pages/Ride-The-Rockies/277493887188
  

  
   

  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. The perfect gift! 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.
  

  
   

  
   

  Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service. Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!
  

  
   

OCRA Chamber Chat

February 17, 2010

Ride The Rockies (RTR) to Celebrate 25 yrs with an overnight stay in Ouray on JUNE 15, 2010! RTR
is one of Colorado's premier cycling events. Join 2,000 cyclists and embark on a fully supported, seven-day trek through some of the state's finest mountain communities.  The 25th anniversary tour will include seven impressive climbs and fun at every turn. Lottery applications will be accepted beginning February 7th.  All riders accepted will have their room reservations booked by Alpine Cyclists Connection based out of Ridgway. RTR will offer one large scholarship to a local non-profit! Details coming soon!   The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 954-6700   

For more information: www.ridetherockies.com          www.facebook.com/pages/Ride-The-Rockies/277493887188

IN THIS ISSUE:  Public Restrooms List

Wine & Whiskers Carnival

Free Casting Class

Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

CABIN FEVER DAY

Free Fly Tying Class

- Celtic Music

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

CHILI COOKOFF

Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B

AND MORE?.. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  Look who is featured!   http://cbs4denver.com/getaways/ouray.ice.climbing.2.1457648.html

Please feel free to post the below list where guests can see it.... seems a lot of folks are asking about where our public restrooms are....

Where may I find Public Restrooms?

     Hot Springs Park (North end of town by the pool)

     City Hall (on 6th Ave. just east of Main St.)

     Mouse's Chocolates & Coffee (520 Main St.)

     Backstreet Bagel & Deli (524 Main St.)

     Ouray Riverside Inn & Cabins (1805 N Main St)

        Ouray Visitors Center (north end of town next to the pool)

        Rotary Park- (north end of town- Ice Skating rink)

February 20,  Wine & Whiskers Carnival, 4H Event Center, Ridgway. A Second Chance Humane Society fundraiser ? unique and energizing entertainment for a very worthy cause!  An evening of Mardi-Gras-style entertainment featuring complimentary wine and beer, decadent chef samplers, a live & silent auction stocked with hundreds of items, a sizzling Fashion Cabaret, and music and dancing.  Doors open at 6 PM - Tickets are $35 at the door or at the Second Chance Thrift Shop in Ridgway. Call 626.2273 for more information or visit: www.secondchancehumanesociety.org.

February 20- Free Casting Class- Rigs Fly  Shop- Sat Feb 20 3pm ? Sat Feb 20 4pm

Learn how to become a better fly caster. Equipment can be provided if needed.

February 20:
Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

Meet at the Ouray Visitors Center at 10am

Why:  Fundraiser to benefit the Ouray County Historic Society and Uncompahgre Watershed Planning Partnership

The tour will take 4 hours, from 10am-2pm, and will include a catered lunch plus a hot toddy/tea and coffee. The cost is a minimum of $25/person (write checks to OCHS) and reservations are required. There is a limit to the tour group size, and we will meet at the Ouray Visitor Center at 10am to carpool to CR 31. Please R.S.V.P. to Andrew Madison at: ridgway.vista@gmail.com , and for questions, please call Don Paulson, 325-0931. Deadline to
RSVP is February 17th.

Sunday, February 21 CABIN FEVER DAY.  Voyager Youth Program hosts CABIN FEVER DAY at Top of the Pines from 11 am-3 pm 

Games, races and hot drinks.  Cross-country ski rentals available.  Join us for this FREE family event at beautiful TOP.  For more info:  Voyager 626-4279   

Feb 27- Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

March 6- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic: Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH:  CHILI COOKOFF at Ouray Elks lodge.  Open to the public, 7 regular classes, 3 commercial classes, no entry fee.  Sample the area's best dishes, judging by the public, $10 adults, $5 ages 5 ? 10, $25 family.  Bring entries 4:30, dinner at 5:30, Karaoke after.  626-4239 for more information.

March 10- Business After Hours-
Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

March  20- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

March 20 - Stone Circle - Celtic Music ? 8:00-9:30 pm. Wright Opera House.  Tickets: $15  This is a benefit for Friends of the Wright.

April 7- Business After Hours-
Ouray Family Medicine
1st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

May 12- Business After Hours-
 Blue Pear: 5:30 ? 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.com>

SUMMER FUN!

August 7th-8th, 2010: 26th ANNUAL RIDGWAY ARTS & CRAFTS RENDEZVOUS - Don't miss the 2010 Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park

Ridgway is located at the junction of Highways 550 and 62, in SW Colorado, Gateway to the San Juan Mountains.

Montrose, Ouray and Telluride are just a few miles from Ridgway. We are an important town on the San Juan Scenic Highway, the most beautiful and popular tourist route in Colorado. We offer artists and patrons a well organized, quality show. We are known for one of the most picturesque locations for booth set-up and for shoppers in our spacious town park and for successful sales for our vendors. The Rendezvous is a juried show with a commitment to quality. We market our show extensively in the region and the state and many patrons plan to attend the show a year ahead of time.

The organizers offer live musical entertainment all day both days of the show and several attractions are geared specifically to children. The event is fun for

the whole family and there is no admission charge. Our show is based on ALTITUDE (Ridgway is 6,987 ft in elevation with cool, clean air) and

ATTITUDE (we treat our vendors and patrons right!). We hope to see you this summer.  If you are a vendor and would like to apply for booth space, please call (970) 318-0150 or visit Weehawken.org for an entry form.

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. The perfect gift! 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

OCRA Chamber Chat

February 10, 2010

Go for a Climb and then Wine and Dine your Valentine in Ouray!

Ride The Rockies (RTR) to Celebrate 25 yrs with an overnight stay in Ouray on JUNE 15, 2010! RTR
is one of Colorado's premier cycling events. Join 2,000 cyclists and embark on a fully supported, seven-day trek through some of the state's finest mountain communities.  The 25th anniversary tour will include seven impressive climbs and fun at every turn. Lottery applications will be accepted beginning February 7th.  All riders accepted will have their room reservations booked by Alpine Cyclists Connection based out of Ridgway. RTR will offer one large scholarship to a local non-profit! Details coming soon!   The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 954-6700   

For more information: www.ridetherockies.com          www.facebook.com/pages/Ride-The-Rockies/277493887188

IN THIS ISSUE:

Business After Hours at the VIC! Wed. 02/10/2010

Living with Wildlife monthly series

Wine & Whiskers Carnival

Free Casting Class

Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

CABIN FEVER DAY

Free Fly Tying Class

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

CHILI COOKOFF

Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B

AND MORE?.. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  Look who is featured!   http://cbs4denver.com/getaways/ouray.ice.climbing.2.1457648.html

Montrose, CO., (February 4, 2010) ? The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest want to remind ice climbers that there are group-size limits in certain areas of the Forest.  These areas, known as Skylight and Horsetails, are within the Ouray Ranger District.  Citing the need to protect public safety, reduce user conflict and to provide for better recreation experiences for ice climbers in two popular winter recreation areas, restrictions prohibit.

Feb 10 - Business After Hours- The Victorian Inn- 5:30-7:30, 50 Third Avenue, 325-7222 info@ouraylodging.com

Thursday, February 11, "Wildlife Collision Reduction on US 550," 7 p.m., Ridgway Community Center.  Part of the free SJCC Living with Wildlife monthly series.  Refreshments provided. Information: 626-4496.

Feb 12-14 Winter Art Festival 2010? This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.    Wonderful opportunity to purchase artwork for your home or as a gift.

FREE ADMISSION! Demonstrations! Silent Auction Friday through Sunday.  Fri. 9:00a-Noon Registration & Set-up.   Show hours: Fri. 1:00p-7:00pm; Sat. 10:00a-7:00pm, and Sun. Noon-3:00pm. 

For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808.

February 12th:  MOVIE - FRIDAY AT THE WRIGHT - 7 PM:  ELEGY

Showtime: 7 p.m.    Doors: 6:30 p.m.    Place: Wright Opera House

Director: Isabel Coixet      Stars:   Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, and Dennis Hopper

Runtime: 112 min.    Rating: R

Categories: Romance, Drama

Synopsis:

Elegy charts the passionate relationship between a celebrated college professor and a young woman whose beauty both ravishes and destabilizes him. As their intimate connection transforms them-more than either could imagine-a charged sexual contest evolves into an indelible love story. With humanistic warmth, wry wit and erotic intensity, this film explores the power of beauty to blind, to reveal and to transform.

Feb. 13: North Face movie being shown.  Main Street Theatre 7 PM, Ouray Ice Park event- $10 includes beer.  Mountaineering adventure! Cliffhanger!  Thrilling!  This is a true story.

Feb 14-Cattleman's Banquet & Dance

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.   Social hour 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dance 9pm.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO.  Tickets $25 sold in advance, Citizens State Bank, Ridgway Hardware, Murdochs in Montrose or call Amanda 209-6429/Bruce 626-5407. 

Feb 17- Business Round Table- Topic: Financial Resources. San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center.  8-9:30am

February 20,  Wine & Whiskers Carnival, 4H Event Center, Ridgway. A Second Chance Humane Society fundraiser ? unique and energizing entertainment for a very worthy cause!  An evening of Mardi-Gras-style entertainment featuring complimentary wine and beer, decadent chef samplers, a live & silent auction stocked with hundreds of items, a sizzling Fashion Cabaret, and music and dancing.  Doors open at 6 PM - Tickets are $35 at the door or at the Second Chance Thrift Shop in Ridgway. Call 626.2273 for more information or visit: www.secondchancehumanesociety.org.

February 20- Free Casting Class- Rigs Fly  Shop- Sat Feb 20 3pm ? Sat Feb 20 4pm

Learn how to become a better fly caster. Equipment can be provided if needed.

February 20:
Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

Meet at the Ouray Visitors Center at 10am

Why:  Fundraiser to benefit the Ouray County Historic Society and Uncompahgre Watershed Planning Partnership

The tour will take 4 hours, from 10am-2pm, and will include a catered lunch plus a hot toddy/tea and coffee. The cost is a minimum of $25/person (write checks to OCHS) and reservations are required. There is a limit to the tour group size, and we will meet at the Ouray Visitor Center at 10am to carpool to CR 31. Please R.S.V.P. to Andrew Madison at: ridgway.vista@gmail.com , and for questions, please call Don Paulson, 325-0931. Deadline to
RSVP is February 17th.

Sunday, February 21 CABIN FEVER DAY.  Voyager Youth Program hosts CABIN FEVER DAY at Top of the Pines from 11 am-3 pm 

Games, races and hot drinks.  Cross-country ski rentals available.  Join us for this FREE family event at beautiful TOP.  For more info:  Voyager 626-4279   

Feb 27-Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

March 6- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH:  CHILI COOKOFF at Ouray Elks lodge.  Open to the public, 7 regular classes, 3 commercial classes, no entry fee.  Sample the area's best dishes, judging by the public, $10 adults, $5 ages 5 ? 10, $25 family.  Bring entries 4:30, dinner at 5:30, Karaoke after.  626-4239 for more information.

March 10- Business After Hours-
Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

March  20- Free Fly Tying Class- Rigs Fly Shop- Topic Tying a better parachute Dry Fly.  With guide and commercial fly tier Matt McCannel. 3:00pm- 5pm

April 7- Business After Hours-
Ouray Family Medicine
1st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

May 12- Business After Hours-
 Blue Pear: 5:30 ? 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.com>

SUMMER FUN!

August 7th-8th, 2010: 26th ANNUAL RIDGWAY ARTS & CRAFTS RENDEZVOUS - Don't miss the 2010 Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park

Ridgway is located at the junction of Highways 550 and 62, in SW Colorado, Gateway to the San Juan Mountains.

Montrose, Ouray and Telluride are just a few miles from Ridgway. We are an important town on the San Juan Scenic Highway, the most beautiful and popular tourist route in Colorado. We offer artists and patrons a well organized, quality show. We are known for one of the most picturesque locations for booth set-up and for shoppers in our spacious town park and for successful sales for our vendors. The Rendezvous is a juried show with a commitment to quality. We market our show extensively in the region and the state and many patrons plan to attend the show a year ahead of time.

The organizers offer live musical entertainment all day both days of the show and several attractions are geared specifically to children. The event is fun for

the whole family and there is no admission charge. Our show is based on ALTITUDE (Ridgway is 6,987 ft in elevation with cool, clean air) and

ATTITUDE (we treat our vendors and patrons right!). We hope to see you this summer.  If you are a vendor and would like to apply for booth space, please call (970) 318-0150 or visit Weehawken.org for an entry form.

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. The perfect gift! 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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OCRA Chamber Chat

Feb 4, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE: Go for a Climb and then Wine and Dine your Valentine in Ouray! Check the local newspaper for Valentines Specials!  

Welcome New Chamber Members:

Café Ouray

Fresh Outlook Snow Removal

Ridgway Mountain Market

Ouray Travel

San Juan Balloon Adventures

Southwest Spirit Antiques

Tellurides Limo Service

True Grit Cafe

Visual Adventures Graphic Design

Index:

Spelling Bee! Get your team together!

Art Classes at Ago Gallery

 "write your heart" with Weehawken and Beth Paulson

Business After Hours at the VIC! Wed. 02/10/2010

Living with Wildlife monthly series

Winter Art Festival

Wine & Whiskers Carnival

Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

CABIN FEVER DAY

AND MORE?.. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:

Ago Gallery will offer a 10% discount, (with a coupon from the chamber)

on a complete custom frame that cost $100.00 or more. We will also give a 20% discount on all jewelry that has been hand

crafted by Romagean.  This offer will run from now until February 19th. Store hours are 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Wed. through Sat. Art classes will begin this February!

February Hours:

Open Wed. ~ Fri. ~ Sat.

11:00 ~ 4:00p.m.

Closed Sun. ~ Mon. ~ Tue. ~ Thur.

Art Classes

Every Wednesday

1:00 ~ 3:00p.m.

I will be closed if road conditions are bad

For Questions please call

325-0270

Montrose, CO., (February 4, 2010) ?  The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest want to remind ice climbers that there are group-size limits in certain areas of the Forest.  These areas, known as Skylight and Horsetails, are within the Ouray Ranger District.  Citing the need to protect public safety, reduce user conflict and to provide for better recreation experiences for ice climbers in two popular winter recreation areas, restrictions prohibit:

FEBRUARY

February 6: "write your heart" on February 6th with Beth Paulson and Weehawken!

http://www.weehawkenarts.org/Paulson_Heart.html for more information Also,don't' forget to check out ALL the classes Weehawken has to offer! Thanks Weehawken for contributing so much to Ouray!!

Feb 10- Business After Hours- The Victorian Inn- 5:30-7:30, 50 Third Avenue, 325-7222 info@ouraylodging.com

Thursday, February 11, "Wildlife Collision Reduction on US 550," 7 p.m., Ridgway Community Center.  Part of the free SJCC Living with Wildlife monthly series.  Refreshments provided. Information: 626-4496.

Feb 12-14 Winter Art Festival 2010? This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.    Wonderful opportunity to purchase artwork for your home or as a gift. FREE ADMISSION! Demonstrations! Silent Auction Friday through Sunday, Fri. 9:00a-Noon Registration & Set-up. Fri. 1:00p-7:00pm - Show open Sat. 10:00a-7:00pm - Show Open Sun. Noon-3:00pm.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808.

Feb 14-Cattleman's Banquet & Dance

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.   Social hour 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dance 9pm.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO  Tickets $25 sold in advance, Citizens State Bank, Ridgway Hardware, Murdochs in Montrose or call Amanda 209-6429/Bruce 626-5407. 

Feb 17- Business Round Table- Topic: Finical Resources. Meet in the San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center.  8-9:30am

February 20,  Wine & Whiskers Carnival, 4H Event Center, Ridgway. A Second Chance Humane Society fundraiser ? unique and energizing entertainment for a very worthy cause!  An evening of Mardi-Gras-style entertainment featuring complimentary wine and beer, decadent chef samplers, a live & silent auction stocked with hundreds of items, a sizzling Fashion Cabaret, and music and dancing.  Doors open at 6 PM - Tickets are $35 at the door or at the Second Chance Thrift Shop in Ridgway. Call 626.2273 for more information or visit: www.secondchancehumanesociety.org.

February 20, 2010: Guided Ski Tour of Red Mountain Mine District

Meet at the Ouray Visitors Center at 10am

Why:  Fundraiser to benefit the Ouray County Historic Society and Uncompahgre Watershed Planning Partnership

The tour will take 4 hours, from 10am-2pm, and will include a catered lunch plus a hot toddy/tea and coffee. The cost is a minimum of $25/person (write checks to OCHS) and reservations are required. There is a limit to the tour group size, and we will meet at the Ouray Visitor Center at 10am to carpool to CR 31. Please R.S.V.P. to Andrew Madison at: ridgway.vista@gmail.com , and for questions, please call Don Paulson, 325-0931. Deadline to
RSVP is February 17th.

Sunday, February 21 CABIN FEVER DAY.  Voyager Youth Program hosts CABIN FEVER DAY at Top of the Pines from 11 am-3 pm 

Games, races and hot drinks.  Cross-country ski rentals available.  Join us for this FREE family event at beautiful TOP.  For more info:  Voyager 626-4279   

Feb 27-Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

March 10- Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

April 7- Business After Hours-
Ouray Family Medicine
1st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

May 12- Business After Hours-
 Blue Pear: 5:30 ? 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.com>

Summer Fun!:

August 7th-8th, 2010: 26th ANNUAL RIDGWAY ARTS & CRAFTS RENDEZVOUS - Don't miss the 2010 Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park

Ridgway is located at the junction of Highways 550 and 62, in SW Colorado, Gateway to the San Juan Mountains.

Montrose, Ouray and Telluride are just a few miles from Ridgway. We are an important town on the San Juan Scenic Highway, the most beautiful and popular tourist route in Colorado. We offer artists and patrons a well organized, quality show. We are known for one of the most picturesque locations for booth set-up and for shoppers in our spacious town park and for successful sales for our vendors. The Rendezvous is a juried show with a commitment to quality. We market our show extensively in the region and the state and many patrons plan to attend the show a year ahead of time.

The organizers offer live musical entertainment all day both days of the show and several attractions are geared specifically to children. The event is fun for

the whole family and there is no admission charge. Our show is based on ALTITUDE (Ridgway is 6,987 ft in elevation with cool, clean air) and

ATTITUDE (we treat our vendors and patrons right!). We hope to see you this summer.  If you are a vendor and would like to apply for booth space, please call (970) 318-0150 or visit Weehawken.org for an entry form.

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. The perfect gift! 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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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OCRA Chamber Chat:

January 27, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:

Index:

Full Moon Ski and Soak

Slide Show w. Zoe Hart & Chicks Gear Auction

Betty Ice Ball Hosts the LAST BUS and Gear Garage Sale!

"A Children's Rainforest Odyssey"

Spelling Bee! Get your team together!

Art Classes at Ago Gallery

 "write your heart" with Weehawken and Beth Paulson

Business After Hours at  the VIC!

Winter Art Festival

CABIN FEVER DAY

AND MORE?.. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices: Ago Gallery will offer a 10% discount, (with a coupon from the chamber) on a complete custom frame that cost %100.00 or more. We will also give a 20% discount on all jewelry that has been hand crafted by Romagean.  This offer will run from now until February 19th. Store hours are 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Wed. through Sat. Art classes will being this February!

Certified Folder's Amazing Brochure Distribution BOGO SALE!  For a limited time, now till April 1, Certified Folder is offering to give Chamber members double the months contracted for  new advertiser, or for a new route with current  advertiser (Colorado routes only). For example, if you are a new advertiser with us, and  purchase 3 months in a given Colorado route, we will give you 3 more FREE Gratis. If purchasing  6 months you will receive an additional 6 month. If you are a current advertiser with CFDS we will offer the same discount to any new areas in Colorado you'd like to try. Certified offers unparalleled  brochure/magazine distribution in routes all over Colorado and throughout the Western US. To find out about our great rates and available routes contact Pam Dansby  at 209.8132.  To take advantage of this amazing offer, your contract period will not have to start before April, but you need to make the call and lock in your spot by then.

 January 29- Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

Friday, January 29*- Betty Ice Ball Slide Show & Gear Auction! $5 entry at the Ouray Community Center. Cover charge includes beer! Guest Speaker Zoe Hart!

Jan 30- Feb. 1 2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net ? Live music by the LAST BUS!  Sell your gear at the Chicks Garage Sale on Jan. 30th at the annual Betty Ice Ball. 50% of proceeds go to Chicks to help them continue doing what they do!  Garage Sale 6pm, Music starts at 8- 10:30pm. $10 cover for the band  includes beer!

Sunday, January 31:
"A Children's Rainforest Odyssey" - The Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) and the Montrose Arts Council are pleased to announce an exclusive performance by the David Taylor Dance Theater. The David Taylor Dance Theatre will perform "A Children's Rainforest Odyssey" considered to be "a delight for children of all ages" on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Montrose Pavilion.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 2- Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee -Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

Feb 3:
Art Classes at Ago Gallery- Starting February 3rd Drawing and Painting classes will be offered by

Romagean at the Ago Gallery 445 Main ST Ouray.  She will teach how to show

distance in a painting or drawing with the use of color.  Cost will be

$30.00 per class, and will be from 1:00 to 3:00p.m. Please contact her at

970-325-0270.

February 6: "write your heart" on February 6th with Beth Paulson and Weehawken!

http://www.weehawkenarts.org/Paulson_Heart.html for more information Also, don't' forget to check out ALL the classes Weehawken has to offer! Thanks Weehawken for contributing so much to Ouray!!

 Feb 10- Business After Hours- The Victorian Inn- 5:30-7:30, 50 Third Avenue,  325-7222 <info@ouraylodging.com>

Feb 12-14 Winter Art Festival 2010? This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

Feb 14-Cattleman's Banquet & Dance

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

 Feb 17- Business Round Table- Topic: Finical Resources. Meet in the San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center.  8-9:30

SUNDAY, February 21 CABIN FEVER DAY.  Voyager Youth Program hosts CABIN FEVER DAY at Top of the Pines from 11 am-3M. 

Games, races and hot drinks.  Cross-country ski rentals available.  Join us for this FREE family event at beautiful TOP.  For more info:  Voyager 626-4279   

Feb 27-Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

March  10- Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

April 7- Business After Hours- Ouray Family Medicine
1st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

May 12- Business After Hours-
 Blue Pear: 5:30 ? 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.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. The perfect gift! 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

Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

OCRA Chamber Chat:

January 14, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Valentine's Day Specials- please share with the chamber so we can get the word out!

Index:

Chicks with Picks and the new Quickie for climbers on the go!

OURAY ELKS HOOP SHOOT

Business Round table featuring REGION  10's Paul Gray, Paul Dunford and Rhona Keckler!

Complete Chicks

CABIN FEVER NIGHT at the Elks!

Full Moon Ski and Soak

The Ice Ball is back!

"A Children's Rainforest Odyssey"

Spelling Bee! Get your team together!

Business After Hours

Winter Art Festival 2010

AND MORE?.. What to plan for the rest of winter and early spring?

Links to members

OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:
On Saturday night, January 23rd, the Ouray Elks will present Cabin Fever Night.  Event chairman Jim Pettengill explains:  "This event is a chance for everyone to shake off the mid-winter blahs and get out of the house for a great evening.  We'll have a tasty beef stew dinner with all the trimmings at 5:30, a great silent auction until 7:00, karaoke at 7:30, and a variety of family games available in the parlor.  We have a great lineup of items in the auction, everything from Telluride lift tickets to framed photographs, art glass, custom Elks jewelry and more .  If you're a singer, you can be the star at the karaoke session ? or just listen.  This should be a fun evening for the whole family.  It's open to the public, and dinner is just $10 for adults, $5 for kids between 5 and 10, and $25 for the whole family."

  Jan 15-17: The NEW Quickie! Jan 15-17- Chicks with picks weekend workshops. 4 to 1 ratio with their infamous Girly Guides!

SUNDAY JAN. 17TH:  OURAY ELKS HOOP SHOOT, Ouray School gym on 7th Avenue.  Free throw contest open to children in Ouray County and Silverton between ages of 8 and 13.  Registration 2 PM, contest promptly at 3PM.  A copy of the entrant's birth certificate is required.  Information 626-4239.

January 20- Business Round Table- Topic: Fincial Resources. Meet in the San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center.  8-9:30

The January Ouray Business Round Table kicks off the new year with special guest speakers Paul Gray, Paul Dunford, and Rhona Keckler from Region 10 (The League of Economic Assistance and Planning).  Find out specific information on Region 10 business loan funds, tax credits and how to access them.  They will also provide brief information regarding local and regional economic trends and indicators. There will be time for questions and discussion following the presentation.

The meeting will begin at 8:00am on Wednesday January 20th at the Ouray Community Center, 340 6th Avenue, with coffee, tea, and snacks and the presentation by Region 10. The presentation will conclude at 9:30.

SAT.  JAN 23:  CABIN FEVER NIGHT at the Ouray Elks Lodge.  6 PM beef stew dinner, 7:30 karaoke, games.  Get out of the cabin for a fun evening for all, open to the public.  Dinner $10 adults, $5 children 5 ? 10, $25 for the whole family.  626-4239 for information.

Jan 24-28: Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"- www.chickswithpicks.net- Presentations open to the public.

January 29- Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

Jan 30- Feb. 1 2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

Presentations, dance party and more!

Sunday, January 31:
"A Children's Rainforest Odyssey" - The Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) and the Montrose Arts Council are pleased to announce an exclusive performance by the David Taylor Dance Theater. The David Taylor Dance Theatre will perform "A Children's Rainforest Odyssey" considered to be "a delight for children of all ages" on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Montrose Pavilion.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 2- Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee -Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

Feb 10- Business After Hours- The Victorian Inn- 5:30-7:30, 50 Third Avenue,  325-7222 <info@ouraylodging.com>

Feb 12-14 Winter Art Festival 2010? This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

Feb 14-Cattleman's Banquet & Dance

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

Feb 17- Business Round Table- Topic: Finical Resources. Meet in the San Juan Room at the Ouray Community Center.  8-9:30

Feb 27-Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

March  10- Business After Hours- Morning Song B&B 5:30-7:30, 316 6th Ave Ouray

970-325-4913 morningsongbnb@gmail.com

April 7- Business After Hours- Ouray Family Medicine
1st Anniversary, 325-9900, 824 Main St. , <mineralfarmer@ouraynet.com

May 12- Business After Hours-
 Blue Pear: 5:30 ? 7:30, 450 Main St, Ouray , 325-0450, <thebluepear@yahoo.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. The perfect gift! 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.

Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

IN THIS ISSUE: ? Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!! From your friends at the Visitors Center! Jennifer, Vivian, Virginia, Mary and Cindy!

 Index:

Who is open New Years Day?

New year's Eve Parties

Ice Skating Park to open this SAT! Stop by for the party!

Ice Fest

Second Chance Humane Society Wine and Whiskers Fashion Cabaret Sign Up

Chicks with Picks and the new Quickie for climbers on the go!

CABIN FEVER NIGHT at the Elks!

Full Moon Ski and Soak

What to plan for the rest of winter!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices  Share with the world ? ice park in the news once again!!  Woo Hoo

America's wildest winter adventures

From ice climbing to backcountry skiing, these adrenaline-pumping sports are drawing increasing interest, as active vacationers sign up for novel travel opportunities

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34381626/ns/travel-active/from/ET

This list only contains information from members that contacted the chamber.

Restaurants-

Bon Ton and Buen-

Outlaw Restaurant Closed New Years Day.

O'Briens Pub- Closed New Years Day.

Tundra Restaurant-  New Years Day TBA,

Hot Springs Pool- New Years Day-Open 12-9

Retail:

Ago Gallery of Fine Art with Custom Framing and San Juan Pottery January

Hours will be as following.  Closed January 1, 8th and 27-30th.  Will be

open Wed.- Sat. from 11:00a.m. to 4:p.m. unless road conditions are bad.

Blue Pear will be Closed Christmas New Years Day.

Duckets Market-
 New Years Eve until 4pm and closed New Years Day

Drifters Gift Shop  Our final day will be Jan 2, 2010 and will reopen May 1st on regular hours.

               We will be open occasionally on Saturdays during the winter months.

High Country Leathers will be open 10 till 6 New Years Day.

Ivory's Trading Co.- Open New Years Day  10 am to 4 pm.

Khristopher's Culinaire- Open New Years Day,

Mountain Fever- will be OPEN New Years Day 10AM-5PM

North Moon- New Years Day 10am to 2 0r 3 pm

Ouray Moutain Sports New years Day 9-6

Ouray V&S Variety  10-5 New Year's Day

Wildflower Boutique  Open New Year's Day 10:00 ? 5:00

THURSDAY, DEC. 31:  Ouray Elks New Year's Eve Party., starting 6:00 PM.  Karaoke starts 7:30 PM, with finger food and drink specials.  Open to the public.  626-4239.

Beaumont Hotel New Years Party! Contact 325-7050 for more information.

OBriens Pub- You know it! Live music and a great time! Be there or be square!

Tundra Restaurant-  New Years Dinner 8-midnight- live music, dinner and more.

JANUARY

Jan. 2:
2nd annual Flat Ice Festival at Rotary park.  Saturday Jan 2nd 11 am to late night.

Jan 7 -10: 15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival  This years festival will be hosted by Timmy Oneill and we'll have a great Superhero party on Saturday night with prizes for the best costumes.  Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

January 10th - Second Chance Humane Society Wine and Whiskers Fashion Cabaret Sign Up!  We're looking for men and women 18 years or older to be part of the show and it promises to be a great time!  Sign up for the fashion show on January 10th from 2:00pm ? 4:00pm at the Ouray County 4H Event Center.  The 3rd annual Wine and Whiskers Carnival is on February 20th at the 4H Event Center in Ridgway; 6pm ? 11pm.  Please contact Kelly Goodin at 626-2273 for more information or visit our webpage:  secondchancehumanesociety.org 

Jan 15-17: The NEW Quickie! Jan 15-17- Chicks with picks weekend workshops. 4 to 1 ratio with their infamous Girly Guides!

SATURDAY, JAN 23:  CABIN FEVER NIGHT at the Ouray Elks Lodge.  6 PM beef stew dinner, 7:30 karaoke, games.  Get out of the cabin for a fun evening for all, open to the public.  Dinner $10 adults, $5 children 5 ? 10, $25 for the whole family.  626-4239 for information.

Jan 24-28: Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"- www.chickswithpicks.net

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

FEBRUARY

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) ? Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) ? This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

Cattleman's Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

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. The perfect gift! 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.

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Karen Avery (2009/11)  President                                                                                                      

Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs                                                                                                                             

 325-4981                                                                                                              

Chris Bonatti (2007-2009) Vice President                                                                                   

The Outlaw Restaurant                                                                                                                                    

HM: 325-4366      

Nancy Wolkin (2009-2010)Treasurer

Denim of Antiquity

Store: 325-4924

Cell: 596-1079

Clint Boots (2008-2010)  Secretary

Citizens State Bank

325-4478

Rob Megna  (2008-2009)                                                 

Backstreet Bagel

Cell: 530-575-1333

Festival

Bill Leo (2007-2009)

Ouray Mountain Sports

325-4284

Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010)                         

4 J+1+1 RV Park

w)325-4418  H) 325-4864

Michelle Poirer (2009-2011)

Blue Pear

325-0450

Allen Cook

Timber Ridge and Matterhorn Lodges

Cross Fit

325-4856

Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

OCRA Chamber Chat:

December 23, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: ? Wow, what a magical season! Thank you all for your support and I hope you have enjoyed the many special events the season has brought.  Be well, shop till you drop, soak in the hot springs, save the left over's and join your friends out in our restaurants/ pubs and know you are all part of what makes Ouray so magical!!!!!!!!! Peace be yours.....  Jennifer Loshaw, OCRA Director

Index:

Who is open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day?

Paper Heart- this weeks Movie Club Movie!

Santa
Delivers

Christmas Dinner, Open Hours, etc.

New year's Eve Parties

Ice Fest

Chicks with Picks and the new Quick for climbers on the go!

Full Moon Ski and Soak

What to plan for the rest of winter!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  Santa Delivers on Dec. 24 courtesy Ouray Elks.  To arrange a visit from Santa, call 325-0095 (Ouray Area), 626-5862 (Ridgway area) by December 22nd.  We still need Santas ? call if you can help.

Share with the world ? ice park in the news once again!!  Woo Hoo

America's wildest winter adventures

From ice climbing to backcountry skiing, these adrenaline-pumping sports are drawing increasing interest, as active vacationers sign up for novel travel opportunities

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34381626/ns/travel-active/from/ET

Christmas & Who is Open?:  (we are building this list as we speak!)

Restaurants-

Bon Ton and Buen- Closed Christmas Day.

Outlaw Restaurant will be open for dinner on Christmas Day. Closed Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

O'Briens Pub- Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Hosting New Years party. Live music.

Tundra Restaurant- Christmas Day 12-5 buffet

New Years Dinner 8-midnight- live music, dinner and more.

Reservations highly recommended -6 pm seating , 9 pm seating, $75 includes champagne with dinner.

New Years Day TBA,

Hot Springs Pool- Christmas Eve- Open 12-6, Christmas Day- Open 4-9, New Years Eve- Open 12-6, New Years Day-Open 12-9

Retail:

Blue Pear will be open 10-2 day before Christmas. Closed Christmas day and new years day.

Duckets Market-
Christmas eve until 4pm. Closed Christmas day.

            New Years Eve until 4pm and closed New Years Day

Drifters Gift Shop will be open on Christmas Eve Day from 11am to 4pm.

               Closed on Christmas Day and reopen on Saturday from 11am to 4pm.

               Our final day will be Jan 2, 2010 and will reopen May 1st on regular hours.

               We will be open occasionally on Saturdays during the winter months.

High Country Leathers will be open 10 till 6 Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

Ivory's Trading Co.- Open Christmas Eve from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Christmas Day.

            Open New Years Day  10 am to 4 pm.

Khristopher's Culinaire- Christmas Eve, 10:00-3:00pm, Christmas Day, Closed

               New Years Day, Closed

Mountain Fever- will be OPEN from 10AM-5PM on Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day

Open New Years Day 10AM-5PM

North Moon- Christmas Eve 10am to 2pm or maybe 3pm. Christmas Day closed

New Years Day 10am to 2 0r 3 pm

Ouray Moutain Sports Xmas Eve 9-3, Xmas day closed, New years Day 9-6

Ouray V&S Variety will be open 9-6 Christmas Eve

                                   12-4 Christmas Day

                                   10-5 New Year's Day

Wildflower Boutique on your list: Christmas Eve:  10:00 am - 3:00 pm

               Christmas Day ? closed

Saturday, Dec. 26:

Paper Heart

December 26th, 2009

Showtime: 7 p.m.

Doors: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Wright Opera House

Director: Nicholas Jasenovec

Runtime: 88 min.

Rating: PG-13|Parental Guide

Awards: Nom. Grand Jury Prize - Sundance 09 (more)

Categories: Romance-Drama-Comedy

Paper Heart" is the perfect after-Christmas movie, a lighthearted perspective on romance. This film was one of the best at Sundance this year. Bring your out of town guests for this DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, SATURDAY showing, one night only here in Ouray at the Wright.

Remember, this year's Movie Club profits are being donated to Friends of the Wright Opera House. Some come out and do the Wright thing! 

See you at the movies,

Eric

THURSDAY, DEC. 31:  Ouray Elks New Year's Eve Party., starting 6:00 PM.  Karaoke starts 7:30 PM, with finger food and drink specials.  Open to the public.  626-4239.

Beaumont Hotel New Years Party! Contact 325-7050 for more information.

OBriens Pub- You know it! Live music and a great time! Be there or be square!

JANUARY

Jan. 2:
2nd annual Flat Ice Festival at Rotary park.  Saturday Jan 2nd 11 am to late night.

Jan 7 -10: 15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival  This years festival will be hosted by Timmy Oneill and we'll have a great Superhero party on Saturday night with prizes for the best costumes.  Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

Jan 15-17: The NEW Quickie! Jan 15-17- Chicks with picks weekend workshops. 4 to 1 ratio with their infamous Girly Guides!

Jan 24-28: Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"- www.chickswithpicks.net

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

FEBRUARY

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) ? Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) ? This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

Cattleman's Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

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. The perfect gift! 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.

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Karen Avery (2009/11)  President                                                                                                      

Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs                                                                                                                             

 325-4981                                                                                                              

Chris Bonatti (2007-2009) Vice President                                                                                   

The Outlaw Restaurant                                                                                                                                    

HM: 325-4366      

Nancy Wolkin (2009-2010)Treasurer

Denim of Antiquity

Store: 325-4924

Cell: 596-1079

Clint Boots (2008-2010)  Secretary

Citizens State Bank

325-4478

Rob Megna  (2008-2009)                                                 

Backstreet Bagel

Cell: 530-575-1333

Festival

Bill Leo (2007-2009)

Ouray Mountain Sports

325-4284

Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010)                         

4 J+1+1 RV Park

w)325-4418  H) 325-4864

Michelle Poirer (2009-2011)

Blue Pear

325-0450

Allen Cook

Timber Ridge and Matterhorn Lodges

Cross Fit

325-4856

Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

Ouray Makes MSNBC.COM

America's wildest winter adventures

From ice climbing to backcountry skiing, these adrenaline-pumping sports are drawing increasing interest, as active vacationers sign up for novel travel opportunities http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34381626/ns/travel-active/from/ET

OCRA Chamber Chat:

December 16, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Got Ice and Holiday Cheer? Then  you must be in Ouray!

Index:

 Ridgway Fire Dept. CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

"NUTCRACKER"!!!!!!!!!!

Opening Day of the Ice Park
Dec. 12- opening early!

Ouray Elks stocking stuffing and potluck

2nd Anuual Festivus Street Party

Santa
Delivers

Christmas Dinner, Open Hours, etc.

New year's Eve Parties

Winter  Days of Play? Ice Fest seeks volunteer's. Who wants the coolest swag??

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices: Please tell the membership that Alpine Bank is again sponsoring the Ouray Christmas Light Contest this year.  The two categories will be Business and Residential and awards for each category will be as follows: 1st Place $100.00, 2nd Place $75.00, and 3rd Place $25.00.   2008 winners will not be eligible this year.

All participants in the contest must be in the Ouray city limits.  Judges will be making their rounds Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23 so to be considered, those who wish to participate must have their lights on from 5PM-9PM.

Dec. 17-
Ridgway Fire Dept. CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, Dec 17th , 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Join us for  APPETIZERS, BEER/WINE, DOOR PRIZES
AND A FUN SOCIAL GATHERING!!!!!

PLEASE BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY, KIDS GLOVES, MITTENS, ETC, OR

CANNED FOOD, NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS, (gift receipt if applicable). THIS IS YOUR ADMISSION FEE!!

Thanks to our generous sponsors:

RIDGWAY FIRE DEPT, MOUNTAIN MARKET, OURAY COUNTY NEWSPAPERS

AND HIGH SPRIRITS LIQUORS, and RCP RIDGWAY OURAY HOLIDAY CARES PROGRAM

DECEMBER 18 & 19: "NUTCRACKER"!!!!!!!!!!
Performance will be held on December 18 at 6 pm and on December 19 at 1:30 pm and at 6 pmat the Wright Opera House in Ouray.  Tickets will go on sale on December 7th  and will be available in Ouray at "Khristopher's Cullinare", "Buckskin Booksellers", and "Mouses Chocolates;" in Ridgway at "Cimarron Books and Coffee".

Reserved Seats and Member Rates are available only through Weehawken Creative Arts directly:  970-318-0150 or www.weehawkenarts.org

December 18th, Weehawken Dance will  be hosting a special event and fundraiser at Venue Roscoe Fox tied to "The NUTCRACKER" performance There will be a short live auction at the event.   This special event will help Weehawken Dance raise funds for an assortment of dance program equipment needs and should be a great time.  If you are interested in helping Weehawken in this endeavor, or would like to attend the special event in conjunction with "The Nutcracker," be sure to mark your calendar for the night of the 18th.    

SATURDAY, DEC. 19TH:  Ouray Elks stocking stuffing and potluck, 6:00 PM.  Help prepare for Santa Delivers.

Dec. 20:
Festivus Street Party- 3pm -9pm or until we slide off the street! 6th Avenue "Street Party", 3-9pm.  Cool carols & warm spirits! . . . Hot food and seasonal beverages. . . Fire dance performance by Dessert Embers dance troupe, eclectic holiday music, burn barrels of grievances, feats of strength and bonfires to warm you!   Info:  OurayColorado.com or 970-325-4746.

Dec. 20: Open Mic at Backstreet Bagel 3 pm ? 6 pm. 325-0550, 524 Main St. Ouray.

THURSDAY, DEC. 24:  Santa Delivers courtesy Ouray Elks.  To arrange a visit from Santa, call 325-0095 (Ouray Area), 626-5862 (Ridgway area) by December 22nd.  We still need Santas ? call if you can help.

Christmas & Who is Open?:  (we are building this list as we speak!)

Restaurants-

Bon Ton and Buen- Closed Christmas Day.

Outlaw Restaurant will be open for dinner on Christmas Day. Closed Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

O'Briens Pub- Open Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Hosting New Years party. Live music.

Tundra Restaurant- Christmas Day 12-5 buffet

New Years Dinner 8-midnight- live music, dinner and more.

Reservations highly recommended -6 pm seating , 9 pm seating, $75 includes champagne with dinner.

New Years Day TBA,

Retail:

Duckets Market-
Christmas eve until 4pm. Closed Christmas day.

            New Years Eve until 4pm and closed New Years Day

Drifters Gift Shop will be open on Christmas Eve Day from 11am to 4pm.

               Closed on Christmas Day and reopen on Saturday from 11am to 4pm.

               Our final day will be Jan 2, 2010 and will reopen May 1st on regular hours.

               We will be open occasionally on Saturdays during the winter months.

Ivory's Trading Co.- Open Christmas Eve from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Christmas Day.

            Open New Years Day  10 am to 4 pm.

Khristopher's Culinaire- Christmas Eve, 10:00-3:00pm, Christmas Day, Closed

               New Years Day, Closed

Mountain Fever- will be OPEN from 10AM-5PM on Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day

Open New Years Day 10AM-5PM

North Moon- Christmas Eve 10am to 2pm or maybe 3pm. Christmas Day closed

New Years Day 10am to 2 0r 3 pm

Ouray Moutain Sports Xmas Eve 9-3, Xmas day closed, New years Day 9-6

Ouray V&S Variety will be open 9-6 Christmas Eve

                                   12-4 Christmas Day

                                   10-5 New Year's Day

THURSDAY, DEC. 31:  Ouray Elks New year's Eve Party., starting 6:00 PM.  Karaoke starts 7:30 PM, with finger food and drink specials.  Open to the public.  626-4239.

Beaumont Hotel New Years Party! Contact 325-7050 for more information.

Greetings on this very icy morning!

   Wow! welcome to Winter!  I am just back from visiting family in the Caribbean and asking myself why did I come back to Colorado at this time of year???   Oh well!  The Ice Park will open on time or earlier this year! and that is a good thing! 

   The chill of this morning is a definite reminder! Ice Festival!!  is 4 weeks from TODAY!  

I know most of  you are counting the days until Christmas! but I wanted to connect with you before that chaos sets in to wish you a happy holiday! and find out what your availability is for the Festival.   I did receive some responses from Mel's earlier email but it would help me out greatly for those of you who did not respond yet to just shoot me an email letting me know if you are available, what you have done in the past and what you are interested in doing this year.

I would encourage you to check out the 2010 festival schedule listed on the ourayicefestival.com   It looks like a great line up of events and exciting things to attend as well as work at!  We will do our best to make it a great time for all of you as well. As we know and appreciate that we could not do it without you!

In advance.. thank you for all  you will do to make this years event the best ever!

Keep warm!

Priscilla

318.6950

Winter Days of Play:

Open Mic. At Backstreet Bagel:

Sundays, Jan 3rd Jan 17th, and Jan 31st 2010!         

3 PM until 6 PM

Address: 524 Main Street, Ouray, CO 81427

(970) 325-0550

Call:   John Randolph (970) 626-3105

JANUARY

Jan. 2:
2nd annual Flat Ice Festival at Rotary park.  Saturday Jan 2nd 11 am to late night.

Jan 7 -10: 15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival 

Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

Jan 15-17: The NEW Quickie! Jan 15-17- Chicks with picks weekend workshops. 4 to 1 ratio with their infamous Girly Guides!

Jan 24-28: Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"- www.chickswithpicks.net

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

FEBRUARY

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) ? Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) ? This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

Cattleman's Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

IN THIS ISSUE: The Ouray River Trail has been groomed and is ready for cross country skiing! Kudos to Kevin!

Index:

The Ouray Movie Club is back!

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOPS

Free Matinee to kick off Yule Night!

Yule Night: 

Parade in Main,  Santa at the Elks

Wine and Chocolate Festival

Open House at Healing Touch Therapy Spa's Beaumont location.

Weehawken fundraiser at Venue Roscoe Fox

Business Round Table

"NUTCRACKER"!!!!!!!!!!

Opening Day of the Ice Park
Dec. 12- opening early!

Ouray Elks stocking stuffing and potluck

2nd Anuual Festivus Street Party

Open Mic at Backstreet Bagel

Santa
Delivers

New year's Eve Parties

Winter  Days of Play? Ice Fest seeks volunteer's. Who wants the coolest swag??

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices: Movie Club is BACK!

Dec. 11:
The Ouray Movie Club is back at the Wright Opera House for our 2009-2010 Season. We are pleased to announce that at the end of the season, our profits will be donated to Friends of the Wright Opera House.  Our premier, Away We Go. 7 p.m.   $7.50 per ticket.  Come early and purchase a season membership for $60; membership includes a punch card valid for 10 admissions during the 2009-2010 season.  Much more information including links to trailers are available at our blog,  http://ourayfilm.com.  Find us also on Facebook and become a fan:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ouray-Movie-Club/180269159425 

Yule Night -Dec 12- 5pm ? 10 pm Events include but are not limited to: Yule Night Parade, Santa at the Elks, Light up Main St, Wine and Chocolate Festival,
AND
Visit our fabulous retail shops and pick up the gifts that will make you VERY
popular with those you love! Details below!

Dec. 12: FREE MOVIE: The Yule Night celebration officially begins with a movie at the Main Street Theater, 3 p.m. The featured movie is, Christmas with the Kranks, starting Tim Allen and Jaime Lee Curtis.   Admission is free.  This program is made possible with the support of Twin Peaks Insurance, Alpine Bank of Ouray, Citizens State Bank of Ouray, Morning Song B&B and the Ouray Chamber.

Luther Krank and his wife decide to skip the Christmas and go to the Caribbean, but their plans are changed when his daughter decides to come home at the last minute.   They must perform a Christmas miracle to get the presents, decorations and food ready in time.

Dec. 12:

Voyager Youth Program and Weehawken Creative Arts Present: GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOPS registrations now being accepted! 
This "free" annual program is limited to 25 families in each community; one house per family and a pre-registration or reservation is required.
The Ouray Gingerbread House Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 12th from 10 am until Noon at the Ouray Community Center.   The Ridgway Gingerbread House Workshop will be held on Sunday, December 13th from 1 pm-3 pm at the Ridgway Elementary Schol (Condor Hall). 

Dec. 12- Yule Night
Parade on Main Street with a bonfire and caroling 5 pm, and then a visit with Santa at the Elks Club 6 pm.  Live Nativity scene. Sponsored by the Ouray Fire Department and the Ouray Elks Lodge. Ouray, CO.

SATURDAY, DEC. 12:  Yule Night at Ouray Elks ? 5:15 Santa arrives to meet children; 5:30 spaghetti dinner ($8 adults, $5 ages 5 ? 10, under 5 free).  Open to the public. 626-4239.

Dec 12- Wine & Chocolate Festival:
A Celebration of Decadence   Wine and Chocolate at it's finest!-Local Chocolatier's, Western Slope Wineries, live music-  Free admission to the wine tasting with
$100 worth of receipts
per person from Ouray venues on Yule night .  $10 to attend, tickets for chocolate tasting $1 each. People's Choice to be awarded.  7 pm ? 10 pm Beaumont Hotel's Tundra Restaurant.505 Main Street, Ouray, Co.  325-4746 Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber and Morning Song B&B.

Dec. 12- Open House- Healing Touch Therapy Spa located in the Historic Beaumont Hotel- 505 Main St. Ouary, Co. 81427

Spa treatments, gift certificates. Stop in and view this amazing facility! 2-8 pm, 325-0415 for information

Dec. 17-
Business Round Table, 8 am ? 9:30, Ouray Community Center.

Informational seminars presented by the Ouray Community Development Committee with information of interest and value to those who participate in the Ouray Business Community. Call the City Resources Office for additional information - (970) 325-7065

DECEMBER 18 & 19: "NUTCRACKER"!!!!!!!!!!
Performance will be held on December 18 at 6 pm and on December 19 at 1:30 pm and at 6 pmat the Wright Opera House in Ouray.  Tickets will go on sale on December 7th  and will be available in Ouray at "Khristopher's Cullinare", "Buckskin Booksellers", and "Mouses Chocolates;" in Ridgway at "Cimarron Books and Coffee".

Reserved Seats and Member Rates are available only through Weehawken Creative Arts directly:  970-318-0150 or www.weehawkenarts.org

December 18th, Weehawken Dance will  be hosting a special event and fundraiser at Venue Roscoe Fox tied to "The NUTCRACKER" performance There will be a short live auction at the event.   This special event will help Weehawken Dance raise funds for an assortment of dance program equipment needs and should be a great time.  If you are interested in helping Weehawken in this endeavor, or would like to attend the special event in conjunction with "The Nutcracker," be sure to mark your calendar for the night of the 18th.    

SATURDAY, DEC. 19TH:  Ouray Elks stocking stuffing and potluck, 6:00 PM.  Help prepare for Santa Delivers.

Dec. 20:
Festivus Street Party- 3pm -9pm or until we slide off the street! 6th Ave, Ouray- Fire dance performance by Dessert Embers!, carols, warm beverages and more! OurayColorado.com or 325-4746 for more info.

Dec. 20: Open Mic at Backstreet Bagel 3 pm ? 6 pm. 325-0550, 524 Main St. Ouray.

THURSDAY, DEC. 24:  Santa Delivers courtesy Ouray Elks.  To arrange a visit from Santa, call 325-0095 (Ouray Area), 626-5862 (Ridgway area) by December 22nd.  We still need Santas ? call if you can help.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31:  Ouray Elks New year's Eve Party., starting 6:00 PM.  Karaoke starts 7:30 PM, with finger food and drink specials.  Open to the public.  626-4239.

Beaumont Hotel New Years Party! Contact 325-7050 for more information.

Greetings on this very icy morning!

   Wow! welcome to Winter!  I am just back from visiting family in the Caribbean and asking myself why did I come back to Colorado at this time of year???   Oh well!  The Ice Park will open on time or earlier this year! and that is a good thing! 

   The chill of this morning is a definite reminder! Ice Festival!!  is 4 weeks from TODAY!  

I know most of  you are counting the days until Christmas! but I wanted to connect with you before that chaos sets in to wish you a happy holiday! and find out what your availability is for the Festival.   I did receive some responses from Mel's earlier email but it would help me out greatly for those of you who did not respond yet to just shoot me an email letting me know if you are available, what you have done in the past and what you are interested in doing this year.

I would encourage you to check out the 2010 festival schedule listed on the ourayicefestival.com   It looks like a great line up of events and exciting things to attend as well as work at!  We will do our best to make it a great time for all of you as well. As we know and appreciate that we could not do it without you!

In advance.. thank you for all  you will do to make this years event the best ever!

Keep warm!

Priscilla

318.6950

Winter Days of Play:

Open Mic. At Backstreet Bagel:

Sundays, Jan 3rd Jan 17th, and Jan 31st 2010!          

3 PM until 6 PM

Address: 524 Main Street, Ouray, CO 81427

(970) 325-0550

Call:   John Randolph (970) 626-3105

JANUARY

Jan 7 -10: 15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival 

Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

Jan 15-17: The NEW Quickie! Jan 15-17- Chicks with picks weekend workshops. 4 to 1 ratio with their infamous Girly Guides!

Jan 24-28: Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"- www.chickswithpicks.net

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

FEBRUARY

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) ? Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) ? This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

Cattleman's Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

IN THIS ISSUE: Thanksgiving dinner:

The Bon Ton will be open Thanksgiving Day from 3 to 7 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended as we will fill up fast.

The Outlaw will be open for Thanksgiving dinner. We will be doing a turkey, ham, or prime rib dinner.  We will be serving from 5 to 8. 

325-4366.

Tuesday night dinners return to Backstreet Bagel as of Dec. 1

Turn Black Friday into a Blue Weekend with the Blue Pear!

Business After Hours at Alpine Bank- Dec. 3- 5:30-7:30

Elks Club Arts & Crafts sale

OURAY ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE: 

Updated Seasonal Closures- new list for you! I hope this helps.

Free matinee to kick off Yule Night!

Yule Night- Parade, Santa and oh so much more!

Wine and Chocolate Festival

Open House at Healing Touch Therapy Spa's Beaumont location.

Ice Carvers are coming to town!

Opening Day of the Ice Park Dec. 19

Festivus Street Party

Winter  Days of Play? Full Moon Ski and Soak!

Links to members

2009 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Feature and other notices:  Turn Black Friday into a Blue Weekend! I am having a storewide sale - 20% off everything- and there is even a special shelf with 50% off items :) Starting Friday, Nov 27 - Sunday Nov 29. Hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving and hope to see you this weekend. If you can't make it....tell a friend!

Michelle Poirier

The Blue Pear

PO Box 128

450 Main Street

Ouray, Colorado 81427

970-325-0450                                                

thebluepear@yahoo.com

What has your chamber done for you lately? Check Ouray out at www.officialbestof.com or watch the video at http://officialbestof.com/state/colorado/2009/videos/Ouray.wmv

Thursday, Dec. 3: Business After Hours at the Ouray Alpine Bank. 5:30-7:30, stop in for this popular after hour's event. This event is open to all chamber business and citizen members.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY DECEMBER 5 & 6:  OURAY ELKS ARTS, CRAFTS AND FOOD SALE.  10 AM ? 4 PM Saturday, Noon ? 4 PM Sunday at the Ouray Elks lodge.  Open to the public.  Information:  626-4239.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6:  OURAY ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE:  7 PM at the Ouray Elks lodge.  Help remember our departed members.  Open to the public.

Yule Night -Dec 12- 5pm ? 10 pm Events include but are not limited to: Yule Night Parade, Santa at the Elks, Light up Main St, Wine and Chocolate Festival,
AND
Visit our fabulous retail shops and pick up the gifts that will make you VERY
popular with those you love! Details below!

Dec. 12: FREE MOVIE: The Yule Night celebration officially begins with a movie at the Main Street Theater, 3 p.m. The featured movie is, Christmas with the Kranks, starting Tim Allen and Jaime Lee Curtis.   Admission is free. 

Luther Krank and his wife decide to skip the Christmas and go to the Caribbean, but their plans are changed when his daughter decides to come home at the last minute.   They must perform a Christmas miracle to get the presents, decorations and food ready in time.

This program is made possible with the support of Twin Peaks Insurance, Alpine Bank of Ouray, Citizens State Bank of Ouray, Morning Song BnB and the Ouray Chamber.

Dec. 12- Yule Night
Parade on Main Street with a bonfire and caroling 5 pm, and then a visit with Santa at the Elks Club 6 pm.  Live Nativity scene. Sponsored by the Ouray Fire Department and the Ouray Elks Lodge. Ouray, CO.

Dec 12- Wine & Chocolate Festival: A Celebration of Decadence   Wine and Chocolate at it's finest!-Local Chocolatier's, Western Slope Wineries, live music-  free admission to the wine tasting with
$100 worth of receipts
per person from Ouray venues on Yule night .  $10 to attend, tickets for chocolate tasting $1 each. People's Choice to be awarded.  7 pm ? 10 pm Beaumont Hotel's Tundra Restaurant.505 Main Street, Ouray, Co.  325-4746 Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber and Morning Song B&B.

Dec. 12- Open House- Healing Touch Therapy Spa located in the Historic Beaumont Hotel- 505 Main St. Ouary, Co. 81427

Spa treatments, gift certificates. Stop in and view this amazing facility! 2-8 pm, 325-0415 for information

Ice Carvers- Dec. 18-20th at the Beaumont Hotel Courtyard- Sponsored by Erin Eddy, Beaumont Hotel, River Side Inn and Cabins, Outlaw Restaurant and the Chamber.

Opening Day of the Ice Park Dec. 19

Festivus Street Party- Dec. 20 3pm -9pm or until we slide off the street! 6th Ave, Ouray- Fire performance, carols, warm beverages and more! OurayColorado.com or 325-4746 for more info.

Change of Hours? See below for updates! This list includes CHAMBER MEMBER Businesses ONLY. 

Open 7 days a week:

Backstreet Bagel & Deli- Tuesday dinners to return Dec. 1!

Buen Tiempo Mexican Restaurant- always a hot spot!

Swim and Snack at the host springs pool- 12-6- have you tried their salad! ?

Mouse's Chocolate- Yummy all the time!

Closed:

-Bulow's Bistro Restaurant-Closed Oct. 10 until Thanksgiving. Tundra-Closed for winter except for special events.

-O'Brien's Pub-Closed Nov.  1-19

-Outlaw Restaurant- Closed Nov. 8-19.  We will be open Saturday the 7th and then reopen on Friday the 20th.

-Western Hotel and Saloon- Closed for the winter, except for special parties.

-Billy Goats Gruff- Closed for the winter

Closures: This list is of our members only!

Mon:  CLOSED

Café' Ouray

Outlaw Restaurant

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Tue: CLOSED

Bon Ton 

O'Brien's Pub

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Wed: CLOSED

Bon Ton 

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Papillion Main

Thurs:  CLOSED

Coachlight Restaurant and Tavern

Other updates- closed and open- 11/02/09                                              

*The Blue Pear will be closed Monday, November 2, 2009 - Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Will re-open Thurs, November 19, 2009 ready and decorated for the holidays to come. Please call 325-0450 for hours.

 *Ouray Hot Springs Pool Hours: Winter hours begin on Tuesday Sept 8:  Mon-Fri. 12-8:45, Sat. Sun 11-9.                           

 *Ouray Mule and Carriage will run tours ALL winter! Details coming! We are now giving tours by reservation and no longer doing the hourly runs. We've had good success in the last couple weeks operating this way so unless the roads are not passable don't hesitate to direct people to call us at: 970-708-4946 to set up a tour.                                                         

 *V&S: Open 9-9 7days a week thru out Sept

Winter Days of Play:

JANUARY

15TH Annual Ouray Ice Festival  (1/7-10)  

Online Registration for the 2010 Ice Festival Climbing Clinics begins Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 9 a.m. MST.   Live auctions, lectures, and more.  Info: www.ourayicefestival.com

Chicks with Picks "Complete Chicks"  (1/24-28) - www.chickswithpicks.net

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (1/29)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

2nd Annual Betty Ice Ball (1/30-2/1)
www.chickswithpicks.net

FEBRUARY

Mnt. Sneffels Spelling Bee  (2/2) ? Special event that raises funds for educational projects throughout Ouray County. Info:  www.mtsneffels.org or (970) 626-5726.

Winter Art Festival 2010 (2/12-14) ? This unique event includes original arts and crafts by local artists.  Free admission.  For entry rules and registration form: www.ourayarts.org or call Laurie at 970-325-0808

Cattleman's Banquet & Dance (2/14)

Annual event celebrating ranching lifestyle on the western slope.  Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway, CO. 

Full Moon Cross Country Ski & Soak (2/27)

If interested, meet at City Hall 7 p.m. to ski and then soak in the Ouray Hot Springs Pool 9-10pm.

Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!

Check Ouray out at www.officialbestof.com or watch the video at http://officialbestof.com/state/colorado/2009/videos/Ouray.wmv

OCRA Chamber Chat:

Nov. 11, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:  Yule Night- Get your float together! Spruce up your shop windows! Join the lighting competition! Together we can make this the best Yule Night ever!