Salida Chamber Calendar

Elk Raven Photography is having an Artist Reception at Tres Litros Beer Company, Friday, December 1st, starting at 5pm! They will be showcasing their newest photos from the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park. Come and take a look at their wonderful photography while enjoying a refreshing beverage.

The Salida Creative District galleries and creative businesses invite you to the December 1st Friday: ART & CHOCOLATE! Galleries and creative businesses kick off the holiday season and stay open later. Visit with the artists, see how each interprets the theme, and find that one of a kind piece for a loved one. See galleries for individual schedules.  

Come out and celebrate the holidays at Pinon Real Estate Group 201 F Street.

GARNA Hosts the Colorado Environmental Film Festival on December 1 The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) is bringing selections from the Colorado Environmental Film Festival to Salida on December 1 at A Church for an evening of films to challenge and inspire us to take care of our environment. Film selections include “Farm to Faucet,” a look at the value of water in Colorado and our society’s willingness to adapt; “The Sea Turtle Arribada” how a group of dedicated people in Oaxaca, Mexico are protecting an endangered species; and “Yellowstone 88: Song of Fire,” an animated short about the fires in Yellowstone in 1988. Prior to the films, GARNA will be hosting a social hour with free pizza and beer for members and friends to meet new GARNA Executive Director, Jason Marsden, and learn about upcoming programs. Event Details Social Hour 5:30-6:30pm Films 6:30-8:30pm Location: A Church, 419 D Street, Salida Tickets are $15 for GARNA Members, $20 for Non-Members, $5 for ages 6-18 and free for 5 and under. Tickets are available at https://garna.org/calendar/colorado-environmental-film-festival/

Join us December 1st, from 6:00-7:30 pm, for an Avalanche Awareness Community Safety Talk! If you like to recreate in the winter backcountry, this FREE event is for you! Skiers, splitboarders, hikers, cross country skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers join us at Salida Mountain Sports for a FREE, informative Avalanche Awareness Know Before You Go presentation presented by Buena Vista Mountain Adventures (BVMA). In 1-hour, you will see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches. There will be 30 mins for questions at the end. This conversation is a great place to start your avalanche education.