Salida Colorado Events for June 2008

1 ~ Alpine Orchestra Spring Concert: Salida Steam Plant - 3pm. There is no admission charge, but contributions are welcome.

5-6 ~ Collegiate Peaks Forum Series Lecture One - Susan J. Tweit
An award-winning author who's passionate articulation of humans' relationship with the "community
of the land" - nature and the landscapes we love - has earned
her national success.
June 5 at 7:00 pm - Thursday Topic:
Does Earth Need People? No-unless . . . we learn to live more generously
June 6 at 7:00 pm - Friday Topic:
Belonging to “the Community of the Land”
Salida SteamPlant Theater & Event Center Riverside Rooms

6 - 7 ~ Relay for Life; Salida Relay for Life is a fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society, at Salida High School. Cost is $100 per team of 10-15 people; each team walks to raise money to fight cancer. Local contact is Bob Gomez, (719) 221-1730.

7 ~ Golf for Kids Sake; To register for the tournament, stop by or call the Salida Golf Club at 539-1060. Community Silent Auction Party at 7 pm., everyone welcome. Support Family & Youth Initiatives!

7 ~ 4H Fundraiser for the PAWS CLUB. Sponsored by High Country Bank, downtown branch - 130 W. 2nd St., 10-2pm. Donations appreciated - Free Snowcones!

7-8 ~ The 4th Annual Salida Holistic Fair at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds, 10am - 5pm both days. Bring a canned food donation for $1 discount on admission. Children12 & under free. www.holisticlifechoices.com/Fairs contact Carol at (970) 472-0200 x 3

7- 8 ~ 25th Annual Howard Chili Cook-Off. Red and green chili cooking contest, horseshoe pitching competitions, motorcycle and car shows, craft and flea market, auction on both dys, concessions and more. Benefit for Howard Volunteer Fire Department and Arkansas Valley Ambulance. Open 9a.m. at Howard Fire Station on Highway 50. For more information call (719) 942-4213 or (719) 942-3353.

11 ~ FIBArk Kickoff Party. Sponsored by the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. Held at the Salida Steam Plant Theater in Historic Downtown Salida. $9/person Food, Beer, Wine! For more information call 877-772-5432.

12-15 ~ 60th Annual FIBArk Whitewater Festival. Located in Historic Downtown Salida. Whitewater Races, Slalom Competition, Freestyle Whitewater Competition, Arts & Crafts, Food, Carnival, Entertainment and Beer! For more information call 877-772-5432 or 719.539.2068 or go to www.fibark.net

20-22 ~ Moto Guzzi Colorado State Rally. To be held at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. For more information, please visit www.motoguzzicolo.com, E-mail MG08salidarally@aol.com, or phone 719-531-6526

28 ~ Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Room Nurses Fundraising Benefit for Dr. Rodak and Family - 4:00 P.M. Salida Golf Course - 9 hole golf scramble with handicap. Registration forms can be picked up at the Chaffee County EMS Building on County Road 120 or Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center from Diane Brooks. 4-person teams cost $20 per person. Deadline to register June 20, 2008. Besides golf, we have something for everyone! Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Yard Sale. For more information contact: Jackie at 719-207-0453 or Yvonne at 719-539-1147.

28 ~ Salida Aspen Concert: The American Brass Quintet and friends. In its 48th season, the ABQ is recognized around the world one of the world's premier brass ensembles. Concert at 7:30 p.m. at John Held Auditorium, Salida High School, 10th and D Streets, Salida CO.
The American Brass Quintet returns to Salida to open the 32nd annual Salida Aspen Concerts season of six classical music concerts in partnership with the Aspen Music Festival and School. The ABQ will be joined by a student brass ensemble from Aspen. Baroque, Renaissance and Elizabethan music is their specialty, but the world renowned ABQ also plays contemporary music, historically researched band music from the American Civil War and new works they have commissioned. ABQ's website at www.americanbrassquintet.org has a database of brass music composed since 1950. The tour schedule of the ABQ, now in its 48th season, has included annual performances in Salida since 1976. Tickets $15.00 at the door or online at salidaaspenconcerts.org.

28-29 ~ Stage Left Theatre Company will be presenting a tribute to women in theatre during ArtWalk weekend. The show will consist of a variety of scenes and monologues exploring women's relationships with their families and friends, their careers, and with themselves. Created and directed by Greg West, the show's featured selections are all from plays by 20th century playwrights. Pieces will be presented from The Glass Menagerie, Laundry and Bourbon, The Heidi Chronicles, How I Learned to Drive, and others, including the relatively unknown On the Verge. The comedies and dramas of women's lives will be portrayed by a wonderful group of local women: Jane Templeton, Denise Goetz, Bailee Schreyer-Bragassa, Gayle Anne Dudley, Shelley Jacobs, Jill Grose, Theresa Vosburgh, Dorothy Cladas, Julianne Hill, and newcomer to the stage, Casey Nesbitt. Performances of "Celebrating Women in Theatre" will be at 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, June 28th and 29th at the Salida Steamplant Theatre and Events Center. Admission is free, and donations will be gratefully accepted. Questions? Contact - Shelley Jacobs at 719-207-2209.

27-29 ~ 16th Annual Salida Art Walk. Located in Historic Downtown Salida, the biggest little Art Town in the West. Inviting all art enthusiasts to the most stimulating art festival in Colorado where the entire town is transformed into an art gallery for the weekend. Over 40 galleries, shops and resturants host this community wide event showcasing nationally known and local artists' work while offering the public the unique opportunity to meet the creative personalities face to face. In addition to exhibition openings, street performers will circulate through the downtown art & park district. For more information, visit www.salidaartwalk.org or call,877-772-5432 or 719.539.2068.

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