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RACC E-blast  |  September 16, 2014
SEPTEMBER RACC BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thursday, September 18th at the United Church of the San Juans

 

RACC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
September 20th, 2014 at the Divide Ranch & Club

 

MOVIE AT THE WRIGHT
Wednesday Nights!  This Week:  Dancing in Jaffa


Wednesday, Sept 17

 

Show 7:00pm, doors 6:30pm 

Tickets $7 adults
SHERB TALKS PRESENTS:

SEPTEMBER IS SCIENCE MONTH!  KEVIN MCNEILL --- "A Martian Speaks in Plain English" 

 

September 18th

Doors & Bar @ 7 pm

Lecture at 7:30 pm

$10 Admission.   At the Sherbino 

  

Local Log-Hill resident Kevin McNeill will talk about the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter program and his leadership role/career experiences while with Lockheed Martin Propulsion/NASA.

 

Kevin was senior project manager for Lockheed Martin Propulsion on all of NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter program flights from 1996 thru his retirement in 2007.  Kevin has an uncanny ability to bring a humanistic "high-touch" to very "high-tech" matters of deep space exploration.  His passion, experience and practical knowledge lends a common sense understanding of NASA's remarkable, decade-long Mars exploration program, allowing one to better appreciate the success of the current celebrity of Mars explorer "Curiosity", which continues to make startling scientific news reported worldwide.


More information at 970.318.0892 or at www.sherbinotheater.com 
OURAY COUNTY RAILROAD DAYS 

SEPTEMBER 18-21 To Feature Talk on Railcar Restoration 

 

Railroad Museum Logo The weekend of September 18 - 21 will provide plenty of opportunity to experience the railroad heritage of the San Juan Mountains as the Ridgway Railroad Museum presents the thirteenth annual Ouray County Railroad Days.

The weekend kicks off on Thursday and Friday with guided hikes along the route of Otto Mears' Silverton Railroad, from Red Mountain Pass to the Albany town site below Ironton. Thursday's route will go from the top of the pass to the Guston town site, and the Friday route will continue from Guston to the Corkscrew turntable, then to the railbed's terminus north of Ironton. Trip leader Don Paulson advises that these downhill hikes require some bushwhacking, so participants should wear long pants, bring lunch and weather gear, and be in good shape. Meet at the Corkscrew Gulch 4WD trailhead, 7.8 miles south of Ouray on US 550, by 9:00 AM. Call Paulson at 970-325-0931 for information.

Saturday, the Museum (located at the corner highways 550 and 62) hosts an open  house from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, including rides on RGS Motor No. 1 on the half hour.  Saturday will also feature an open house at Don Paulson's extensive model layout between 9 AM and noon, and a guided auto tour of the Ouray Branch of the Denver and Rio Grande route leaving the museum at 1:30 PM.  

 

The evening talk this year is a PowerPoint presentation on restoration of narrow gauge railcars by Bill Pratt of Grand Junction. Bill has been a project leader for restorations on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, as well as an enthusiastic worker on restorations at the Ridgway Railroad museum. This interesting talk will be held at the Ouray Elks lodge at 421 Main Street in Ouray at 7:00 PM.

The weekend will conclude on Sunday with a guided tour of the Rio Grande Southern route from Ridgway to Lizard head Pass. This will be a car caravan with talks by Museum staff at selected viewpoints. The trip will leave the museum at 9:30 AM and return by 4:00 PM. The trip is limited to a maximum of eight cars, so pre-registration is encouraged.

For more information about Ouray County Railroad Days, call 970-626-4239 or
970-626-4373. 
SHERBINO THEATER

Live Music: The Royal We!   

 

Friday,  
September 19th
Doors & Bar @ 7 pm

 

Music Begins at 7:30 pm and goes into the night with dancing and fun! 

 

$7 Admission.   

At the Sherbino
604 Clinton Street, Ridgway
 

More information at 970.318.0892 or at www.sherbinotheater.com 
RIDGWAY RIVERWALK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  

Work Day:  Saturday, September 20th    


Chip Marlow is the man responsible for our beautiful River walk. He planned it, raised the money, organized the work, and still does much of the maintenance (with help from the town of Ridgway). He and his wife even clean the toilet.

He needs help. Every fall he tightens the screws on the trex bridge because they otherwise cause problems in clearing snow during the winter. There are 4000 screws, so this is really a chore for one person. He'd appreciate 10-12 volunteers, with heavy-duty drill drivers and extra Phillips head bits (size #1 or #2 to fit 4" deck screws), extra batteries, and vice grips. He'll provide replacement screws and a generator to charge batteries.

We've set our work day for Saturday, September 20, 9 am-4 pm. If you are experienced at working with these drills, are willing to help, and can put in a 3-hour stint, please let me know. If you can't come but could lend us the tools, that would be great too.  Contact Paula:  paulajames22@earthlink.net
The OURAY COUNTY SNEFFELS FIBER FESTIVAL!   
September 26, 27 & 28 in Ridgway

Friday, September 26,  

5-7 pm Sneak Preview

 

Saturday, September 27, 9am-5 pm

 

Sunday, September 28, 11am-3pm

 

Free Admission (donations gladly accepted!)

 

At the Ouray County 4H Events Center, Ridgway, Colorado

 

Featuring: Fiber Vendors, Food, Workshops, Demonstrations & Live Animals!

 

Weehawken Creative Arts is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual SNEFFELS FIBER FESTIVAL, September 26, 27 and 28, 2014!  This event will be held at the 4-H Events Center in Ridgway

 

More info at this link
SHERBINO THEATER

Live Music: Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue    

 

Friday,  
September 26th
Doors & Bar @ 9 pm

 

Music Begins at 9:15 sharp

 

$8 Admission.   

At the Sherbino
604 Clinton Street, Ridgway
 

More information at 970.318.0892 or at www.sherbinotheater.com 
EAGLES WING MEDICAL  
Want to know more about bio-identical hormone therapy?
 
Regain your sense of well being, mental clarity and protect your heart, brain and bones without the dangerous side effects of synthetic hormones.

Not all hormone therapies are created equal nor is hormone replacement therapy a one size fits all solution. 
 
Please join us for free educational seminars and learn more.  

In Montrose, Monday, Sept. 15 at 5:30 and 7:30 pm at the Holiday Inn Express.

In Ridgway, on Tuesday, Sept. 16th at 7:30 pm at the Chipeta Sun Lodge's Kiva Room.

In Telluride on Tuesday, Sept 15 at 3:00 at Wilkinson Public Library.

Sponsored by Dr. Paul Glanville of Ridgway.  Contact Dr. Glanville's office at (970) 626-7140 or visit the web site at  eagleswingmedical.com 
CALL FOR ARTISTS!   "The Ridgway Open" 
Tell All Your Artist Friends on the Western Slope!

 

The Ridgway Creative District and Weehawken Creative Arts announce the Ridgway Open Exhibition, a juried exhibit of regional artists, with an opening reception on Friday, October 10, from 6:00 - 9:00pm, during the Ridgway MoonWalk Art Outing.

The exhibit will remain on display from October 8 - October 30 at Resource Art Gallery & Co-op in the center of Ridgway, Colorado's Creative District.  We are calling to artists on the Western Slope to enter new work in all media:  painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printing, fiber, glass, metals, and other.

Work must be original and recent, created in the last year, and not previously exhibited during Ridgway MoonWalks.  Pieces must be no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet for 2-D work or 3 feet by 3 feet for 3-D work.  All work submitted must be for sale. Each piece of art entered must be the same one selected in the jury process. Exhibition space is limited; jurors will select the best art appropriate for the venue and audience. 

The deadline for entries is September 24th.  Entries require: 
(1) an entry form, 
(2) a $25 entry fee for up to 2 pieces, and 
(3) one photo for each 2-D piece and two photos for each 3-D piece.  

Entry forms and more at www.ridgwaycreativedistrict.com.  Submit entries to Ridgway Creative District, PO Box 10, Ridgway, CO 81432, or dsilbert@town.ridgway.co.us.  
 
Awards:  People's Choice Award and cash award for Best of Show

The Ridgway MoonWalk monthly series began in July 2013 as a means to support creative individuals and highlight their work.  Ridgway is a rural small town in a beautiful setting beneath the San Juan Mountains on the Western Slope.  The Ridgway Creative District is a Colorado ertified Creative District.
CALL FOR FILMS
Call to Independent Film Makers from the Ridgway Creative District
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Welcome New Members!
Dave's Mountain Tours
4 Corners Film Office 
Business After Hours
RACC hosts Business After Hours, a networking social, the third Thursday monthly. Business After Hours events are a great opportunity to invite and entertain fellow RACC members. RACC provides the liquid refreshments and you provide the food.

 

September 18 - United Church of the San Juans
October 16  Trail Town Still
November 20 - Balance Natural Medicine
TRUE GRIT SPECIALS
9/15 - 9/21

 

  
to see the weekly specials!

 
SKY BAR AT FOUR CORNERS CAFE
Live Music Schedule (6-9 pm)

 

Wed, September 17 - David Nunn

Fri. Sept 19 - Brett Pejsa

Sat, Sept 20 - Fractalia unplugged

 
THIS WEEK AT THE STILL
Live Music Schedule (6-9 pm)

 

Be There (Ben and Kale)  play the still on Friday from 9-12. Young, Hip, and danceable. Be There or be a right angle parallelogram

Chris Knight (aka: Chris Noche) plays the still on Sat from 9-12. Unique interpretations of music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and Beyond!
UPCOMING IN THE ARTS
Weehawken Creative Arts  * The Wright Opera House * TheSherbino Theater *
OCPAG
Board Meetings
RACC board meetings are held the second Thursday monthly,
5:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Library.
RACC Board

Board President

Alan Todd

Ouray County Plaindealer

atodd@ouraynews.com

(970) 325-2838

 

Vice President
Jessica Balbo

Balance Natural Medicine

drbalbo@gmail.com

(970) 626-7137


Treasurer

Erin Stadelman

Mountain View Therapy

photomomster@gmail.com

(970) 275-6051

 

Secretary 

Eve Becker-Doyle

evebeckerdoyle@icloud.com

970-626-9862

 

Judy Snelling

United Country Sneffels Realty

150 LIddell Street

970-318-8437

judi@sneffelsrealty.com


 

Ken Haynes

San Miguel Power Association

ken@smpa.com

(970) 626-5549 x207

 

Diane Quarles

Aspen Light Glass Studio

diane@aspenlightstudio.com

970-262-4144 

 

Rick Weaver

RiverSage Ridgway, LLC.

rweaver@ridgway.us

(970) 275-8866

 

Patsy Young

Chipeta Solar Springs Resort

patsy@chipeta.com

(970) 626-3737

 

 

RACC Staff

Gale Ingram

Business Administrator

racc@ridgwaycolorado.com

(970) 626-5014
LINKS TO NEWS FROM OUR FRIENDS & PARTNERS
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
 
RIDGWAY FARMER'S MARKET RUNS EVERY FRIDAY FROM 10am - 3pm 
 
From 10 am to 3 pm in Hartwell Park. 
Mark Your Calendars Now!

 

Upcoming Events with Mountain Studies Institute

 

September 20th:  Citizens for Forest Health BBQ, Pagosa Springs 

 

Click here for more details
E-BLAST
SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES

1. You must be a RACC member

 

2. Full Benefit members and Non-Profits have unlimited EBlast advertising benefits.

 

3. Information must be submitted by NOON each SUNDAY to be included in that week's blast.

 

4. Press-ready art must be no larger than 3x3 inches and no more than 150 words.

 

5. All info may be edited down at RACC's discretion.

 

6. Submissions should include: what, when, where and contact info.

 

7. Blast messaging should be focused on events/specials/ sales/news.

 

8. Logos are appreciated (jpg preferred)

 

9. Blast advertising is on a first come basis; RACC will use a rotation to ensure all businesses are served.

 

10. Businesses are limited to 2 consecutive weeks in a blast; businesses may resubmit their ads for future placement.

 

11. In conjunction with e-blasts, RACC will utilize its Facebook page to further promote member events/ messages.
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER   
Ridgway Railroad Museum
Railroad Museum Logo
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER   
San Miguel Power Association
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HUNTING GUIDE 2014    
Watch Newspapers

To help you earn your share of that direct spending, we would like to invite you to advertise in Watch Newspapers HUNTING GUIDE to Southwestern Colorado.

This will be the eighth year that Watch Newspapers will publish our HUNTING GUIDE. It is the only publication aimed directly at hunters in our region.

We will publish 15,000 copies of the guide, inserting it in the The Watch on Sept. 18th.

You can't get better exposure at any price.  Our huge circulation provides you with the biggest readership possible for your ad, aimed directly at your best prospective customers.

Please don't hesitate to contact one of us with any questions you may have, and to make arrangements to take advantage of this great advertising opportunity.

Seth Cagin
San Miguel County Sales
970 275-2093

Melissa Lonsbury
Ouray County Sales
410 271-8643
YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!
Tri-County Health Network Survey - Take it Today!

 

Dear Chamber Members,

Tri-County Health Network is working to better understand the health needs of the communities we serve and has developed a survey to identify the healthcare needs of these communities throughout the Westend, San Miguel, and Ouray counties. The health survey takes about ten minutes to complete. In September we will share the results and draft a plan that targets resources and funding to move forward in addressing identified community needs. The link will be active through 9/15/14.   I am writing to ask if you would please share the link to our Community Health Needs Survey with your employees, friends and neighbors.

 

 

http://tchnetwork-health-needs.questionpro.com/ 

 

Thank you for your time and your continuing support to help us improve the health of our communities.  Please contact me with any questions.

 

Stacey Wright

Programs Manager

Tri-County Health Network

970-708-0741 
Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce
(970) 626-5181
150 Racecourse Road
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