Heart of the Rockies- Weekly Announcements

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Announcements

A&A Summit Cleaning Services
A&A Summit Cleaning is accepting new clients for 2025! Reach out to them at 970-406-0613.

A Church
Host your next event at A Church! Experience Salida’s first Listening Room with an intimate experience between you, the artists and the space. Monthly offerings include Sound Journey & Healing Circles, Crafting Club & Open Mic.
Interested in any ongoing events or booking the space call 719-221-1114. Check out their full calendar of events here!

Air Med Care Network
Our membership drive is currently underway—sign up here: https://www.amcnrep.com/msm/orion-lane. Discounts are available—call for more information. Employers, inquire about benefit options at orion.lane@gmr.net. Remember, most flights are caused by simple trips and falls! Salida Base – Reach will offer Stop the Bleed and CPR training (dates to be announced). For more details, contact Orion Lane at 719-850-1753.

Alchemy Strategy Group
A new year will be here soon and now is a great time to pull your Strategic Action Plan together! Take action and book your complimentary one-hour strategic coaching session that will jump start your 2025 plan. The effort will leave you feeling even more focused and ready to address any concerns you may have about the future. Schedule your session with Lois Todd the founder of Alchemy Strategy Group by clicking on this link: Schedule a Meeting Here or emailing Lois – lois@alchemystrategy.com. alchemystrategy.com

Antero Outdoors
Antero Outdoors – For decades, outdoor clothing was made with natural fibers like cotton and wool. We’re doing our part to bring that back. Natural Knits from Salida, CO. Always made in the USA.
Always offerings free shipping for locals!  Check out our complete clothing line, made in the USA at www.anterooutdoors.com

Anupa Wellness
Anupa IV Hydration offers personalized and convenient IV hydration services to support your healthy lifestyle.  Visit AnupaIV.com and book your appointment to look and feel your best.

Arkansas River Tours
Our newest Clear Creek location is up and running for our second consecutive season in 2025. Our Arkansas River locations are celebrating over 50 years as one of the first Colorado whitewater outfitters. 
If you’ve been with us on the Arkansas River, you’re going to love what we’re offering on Clear Creek near Denver. 
As a thank you from our team, we’re expanding our adventure portfolio and bringing you some of the best whitewater and family floating experiences in Colorado at a discount. Click HERE to book a trip! We can’t wait to see you on the river. 

Arkansas Valley Physical Therapy
We are thrilled to share that we currently have the capacity to schedule therapy sessions for patients within two to three days of receiving a request! If you or someone you know is waiting to receive physical therapy, we urge you to take action without delay. Our team is eager to assist you in commencing your journey towards recovery after an illness, surgery, or injury. We specialize in orthopedics and fall prevention programs, water therapy and more! We are in a direct access state and patients can see us without a doctor referral.  Also, you can CHOOSE where you attend physical therapy.  Go to our website ArkansasValleyPT.com and make an appointment request.  OR call 719-539-3626. 

Bridge Club
Join the Salida Bridge Club every Thursday at the Salida Hampton Inn from 11am to 3pm. Lessons, light lunch, and game provided. Reservations: Please call Sue and Randy 303-641-3534.

Buena Vista Mountain Adventures
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) + CPR & AED Certifications
Join us for a 7-day, 72-hour Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification—the industry standard for outdoor professionals and backcountry leaders. This intensive course builds essential skills in wilderness medicine, leadership, and emergency response, with a strong focus on hands-on practice and real-world scenarios. You’ll cover patient assessment, trauma care, environmental emergencies, medical conditions, and CPR, spending time outside each day. Certification is valid for three years and recognized by SOLO, NOLS/WMI, WMA, Desert Mountain Medicine, AERIE, Wilderness Medicine Outfitters, and more. Learn more and register: www.bvmountainadventures.com/products/wfr-cert
Dates: 05/17-23/2025 and 09/01-07/2025
Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm 

Canyon River Instruction
Looking forward to River Season? Canyon River Instruction is here to help level up your skills and confidence. They are offering several clinics so sign up now! You can also contact them to create a custom clinic! Click here to see all of their courses from Swiftwater Rescue, Women’s Raft Flip & Recover Practice, Raft Rowing, and more!

CarbonKicker
Your customers feel tension about their impact on the environment. Now you can give them an opportunity to do something about it. Join CarbonKicker today by going to carbonkicker.com and clicking the “Give Rewards” button!

Central Mountain SBDC
Central Mountain Small Business Development Corp has a full schedule of events and workshops coming up!  CLICK to see what’s on offer and to register online. There are a variety of classes for Finance Sense, Business Ops, People Ops, Marketing and more!

Chaffee Resources
Are you searching for a single location that provides all health and wellness resources in Chaffee County? Check out www.chaffeeresources.com today!

City of Salida Arts & Culture Creative District Program 
Summer Creativity Camp registration opens Friday, Feb 14! Summer Creativity Camps are full day, one-week camps where children learn from local artists and teachers. Each week features a different local artist, a different medium, and culminates in an end of the week Art Show for family and friends. We can’t wait to share our Guest Artist line up with you! Stay tuned for registration details coming soon on Salida Creative District social media, the Salida Steam Plant Event Center website, and/or subscribe to the monthly newsletter at https://salidasteamplant.com/  to receive registration info.

Dermaplaning, Peel Series, and Sugaring with The Sugar Plum Fairy
Get ready for Spring with Peter Mossman at The Sugar Plum Fairy! Peter offers a weekly peel series, dermaplaning, and sugaring! Click HERE to book an appointment today! Follow The Sugar Plum Fairy on Facebook!

Full Circle Real Estate Group
Full Circle Real Estate Group is committed to providing excellent real estate services. Whether you are buying or selling, we are dedicated to always putting our new and returning clients first! Click HERE to check out a new listing this week!

Good Skin Matters
Good Skin Matters and Pamela Good invite you to Partner with Us to Offer Caregiver Wellness Retreats Focused on Relaxation, Nutrition, and Skin Health! We’re inviting local wellness professionals to join our established skin care clinic in providing much-needed support to caregivers. Our 2-hour wellness retreats will be an integrated experience, featuring relaxation techniques, mindful movement, skin care treatments, and, importantly, healthy, nourishing food choices that enhance skin health and well-being. By working alongside us, you’ll be part of a holistic approach that addresses caregivers’ mental, physical, and nutritional needs.
What’s in it for you? Collaborative environment: Team up with skin care professionals and food experts to create a holistic experience for caregivers; Healthy meals and snacks: Work with our clinic’s chef to design meals that promote skin health and overall wellness, featuring nutrient-dense ingredients that nourish from the inside out; Meaningful impact: Help caregivers manage stress, improve well-being, and learn how to integrate healthy habits into their daily lives. If you’re passionate about helping others achieve a balanced, healthy lifestyle through your expertise and believe in the power of nourishing food, we’d love to discuss how we can collaborate. 719-371-5126 and 719-530-1256  

Guidestone
Guidestone Tours at the Homestead on the Hutchinson Ranch are Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm.

Heart of the Rockies Radio
Heart of the Rockies Radio is climbing higher in 2025 with the team you trust to support local businesses and strengthen our community. Thank you for making us the heart of your listening experience. Let’s make 2025 a majestic year! Click HERE to see their poster!

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center 
View this month’s CLASS SCHEDULE from Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.

High Side! Bar & Grill
Click HERE to see ALL events happening at High Side!  Happy Hour is Mon – Fri, 3pm to 5pm. Click HERE for the menu!

League of Women Voters
Spring has almost sprung and it’s time to order colorful plantings for gardens, walkways and patios. The annual geranium sale and fund raiser sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County (LWVCC) will be underway earlier this year and in time to receive plants before Memorial Day.  Sale begins April 21st and continues through May 3rd.  Orders will be accepted online and through the mail.
Gallon pot geraniums in red, white, pink and the sale favorite—scented geraniums— are all priced at $18.00 each.  In support of small businesses and “buy local,” this year’s supplier is again Merrifield’s Garden Hut in Buena Vista.   The deadline for all orders is May 3rd.  Visit https://www.lwvchaffeecounty.org/ to order online or to obtain the mail-in order form.   Buyers are reminded to order early because the scented geraniums sell out quickly.
Pickup of orders will be Thursday, May 22nd from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm in Buena Vista at the United Congregational Church, 217 Crossman Avenue and in Salida at the United Methodist Church, 228 E 4th Street. Orders plus donations totaling $100.00 or more will be delivered free of charge.
“This annual geranium sale is a spring ‘fun-raiser’ for the LWVCC,” noted Ellen Olson who organizes the event.  She added that all proceeds help fund local projects and programs and the LWVCC is a 501c3 organization.  For more information about the geranium sales and the LWVCC, visit lwvchaffeecounty.org

(The) Lodge at Poncha Springs
Planning a trip soon to Chaffee County? Or do you have friends or family coming to visit you? Check out The Lodge at Poncha Springs!

Mountain Homes Lending LLC
Are you in need of a residential mortgage broker? Mountain Homes Lending LLC is an independent mortgage broker based in Buena Vista. Our team is proud to serve clients using experience, warm customer service and responsive communication to guide you through the residential mortgage process. Competitive interest rates and quick turn times are complimented by our ability to execute due diligence, ensuring you close on time. Give Mountain Homes Lending a call at (303) 815-6655.

Museum of Authenticity
The MUSEUM OF AUTHENTICITY is expanding. A new wing, being built onto the back of the building at 124 East 2nd Street, will add about 300 square feet to the Museum. It will house Thordis’ studio. Once MoA’s new wing can be occupied, the space at 119-B E 1st Street will become available. Come see the construction work in progress. MoA WILL WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION!
CONTRIBUTIONS are always welcomed and appreciated!
The current main exhibit, the black/white photographs of the vestiges of mule-farming in Alabama’s Black Belt, taken by Thordis Simonsen in the 1970s to accompany her book You May Plow Here: The Narrative of Sara Brooks, will be on display through June 2025.
124 East 2nd Street. $10 admission [cash or check] (kids free). Museum is open year round most days and times. Please call the number on the door for admission: 303.585.1783

Peak View Mortgage
Peak View Mortgage has changed locations! Stop by their new office at 101 N F Street, Suite 200, Salida. Matt with Peak View Mortgage understands that getting a mortgage is not something people do every day. Typically, it is something you do a few times in your life. Therefore, you need someone that you can trust to guide you in the right direction. Peak View Mortgage is able to provide you with vast mortgage lending knowledge and will present the best loan possible. Check out what some of their clients have to say regarding Matt’s phenomenal service.

Riveting Experience Jewelry
Check out the article from Colorado Life Magazine about Riveting Experience Jewelry! Click this link!

Salida Circus
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, welcome to the New Year’s  extravaganza for planning your next unforgettable event! It is time to secure your 2025 bookings, and no event will be complete without the enchanting presence of Salida Circus as your entertainment partner. Click HERE to see details! Click HERE for Booking Instructions. Complete the Event Booking Form HERE.
We cater to a diverse range of events, including fairs, festivals, corporate functions, parties, galas, parades, and any other special occasions that may arise. Our talented ensemble of performers is eager to captivate your audience throughout the 2025 calendar year.
As a social circus we extend our services to infuse your events with a touch of joy and sparkle during the holiday season. From New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, Oktoberfest, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, our diverse themes, costumes, acts, and social circus skills will leave your guests spellbound.
Our artistic offerings include face painting, balloon twisting, henna, and caricature artists, providing an array of artistic experiences for all ages. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your event truly memorable by incorporating the social circus experience of Salida Circus’s entertainment.

Salida Distillery
Sunday Funday at the Distillery! Live Music: 5-7pm on Fridays. Happy Hour everyday from 3-6pm. Dinner & A Movie with a featured cocktail every last Tuesday of the month. Open Mic on Wednesdays from 5-8!

Salida Gunshop
Check out the flyer for After Action Coffee A Veteran’s Meetup every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm!

Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
March 31-May 1: Mon-Wednesday, Thurs: 6:00am-1:00pm & 4:00-8:00pm, Friday: 6:00am-8:00pm, Saturday: 10:30am-6:00pm, Sunday: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Click HERE to see Discounts & Free Days!
The Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center is excited to invite local businesses to participate in its new Community Partner Pass Program. This program offers businesses the opportunity to purchase discounted day passes, which they can resell for profit or use as part of customer promotions or employee perks. Take advantage of this opportunity to boost your business while supporting the local community!  Join us and become a community partner today! Click HERE for details!

Salida Museum
Salida Museum will host it’s annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 17, 11am – 4pm.  Admission will be free, and refreshments will be served.  Steve Chapman, Salida historian, will present 4 programs on various aspects of Salida history.  These programs will be one hour each, starting at noon and continuing at 1, 2, and 3pm.  Steve’s books on Salida history will be available at the museum.  You are invited to come for one of the programs or just wander around the museum.
Summer hours at the Salida Museum begin on May 21: Open Wednesday through Sunday from 12-4!

Salida Pregnancy Center
FREE CAR SEATS! “Dad’s” Car Seat Program continues at the Salida Pregnancy Resource Center. We still have car seats to gift to Dads for infants up to one year of age in the Salida, Buena Vista, and surrounding areas. To register for the program, contact the Salida Pregnancy Resource Center at 719-539-7436 or visit the Center at 215 East Third Street. The Center is open Monday 10-3p, Wednesday 12-5p, Thursday 12-5p, Friday 11-4p, closed on Tuesday and Federal Holidays.

Salida Regional Library
Did you know that the Salida Regional Library offers tons of cool events for kids and adults happening every day? Click HERE to see events in APRIL!

Sventastik
With many changes in our world and communities we at Sventastik feel that there is an even bigger need for performing arts within our community! That being said, we understand that not everyone may feel this way. However we, along with several other performing artists within Chaffee County want to hear your voice, we want to hear your stories and how you have been touched or affected by performing arts. Please take this short survey and tell us if and why you feel performing arts have a place within our county. Help us to convince those who may see it as a frivolous waste of money and energy, that the performing arts are more than lights and random people on a stage and help us figure out better opportunities for the arts and the people within that vivacious community. And please help us by sharing the survey with other friends and family in the county! We cannot thank you enough for your time and support! We love our community! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftqSiYjBjTXRo1M1aB0fdbObsJqKc45YdC3PmoaT-cnl6zvQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Tres Litros Beer Company
Tres Litros Beer Company is open 7 days a week. You can enjoy draft pours in our taproom as well as take beer to-go in 32oz Crowlers. We have an ongoing Crowler promotion where if you buy 3 or more Crowlers at a time, you get $1 off each one, the Tres Litros Special.  We also give $1 off draft pours Salida Boulder passholders, just show your pass to receive the discount. We have Game Night on Wednesday nights. Discounts for people playing games on those nights.
We have food in the taproom on a rotating basis. April 30th thru May 3rd will be King Kaeng Curry’s last days operating in our taproom. Their menu consists of rotating curry offerings and other Asian cuisine. After King Kaeng’s closing day, we will host Chichas Kitchen, who will serve food on Thursday through Saturday each week. Their menu consists of Spanish food of many different varieties.
Check the calendar on our website and Instagram/Facebook accounts for upcoming live music and events. April’s comedy night will be held on 4/30 starting at 8pm. Our upcoming events are are live music with DJ Williams Band on 5/2 at 7pm, Magoo on 5/3 at 7pm for our 5th Year Anniversary Party, The River Arkansas on 5/9 at 7pm, Earl Nelson & The Company on 5/10 at 7pm, Status Crowes on 5/15 at 6pm, Pickpockets on 5/16 at 7pm, Tony Trahan & Blue Krewe on 5/17 at 7pm, Liver Down The River with Dad Grass on 5/23 at 7pm, Moonstone Quill on 5/24 at 9pm, Split Window on 5/30 at 7pm and Alternative People on 5/31 at 7pm. May’s Tres Trivia will be held on 5/22 at 7pm. We will be hosting our Second Annual Crawfish Boil on 5/17.
We have an outdoor area with several tables and stools. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area. Come enjoy our beer and food offerings in an open air setting.

Yoga Olas
Check out what is going on at Yoga Olas: Introducing… A Backcountry Hut Retreat! Coming this August 22-24.
View all of Yoga Olas’ classes here!

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