Salida Chamber Calendar

Get your tickets for Music at The Mill & the Kick Off to Summer Square Dance going on Thursday, 6/6 at Guidestone's Mill at the Hutchinson Ranch! Tickets are $12 online - https://www.khen.org/tickets, or $15 at the door. Free admission for kids. Music by Big Silly String band, with dance caller Andrea Early Coen. No experience necessary! Fun for all ages. There will be a food truck and cash bar.

Cost: FREE! Time: 2pm-4:30pm Location: The Stardust Event Center- 16450 CR 306 Buena Vista

Want to learn how to play Bridge? Love Bridge, but haven’t played in a while? Or maybe you’re an avid player… Everyone is welcome to join in to this fun afternoon of Bridge!

Play with friends, support community! Thursday, May 30th 6:30-9 at A Church proceeds will go towards Ark Valley Preschool. $5-$10 suggested donation  

Mindfulness hour Fridays- a monthly Dharma talk & Meditation April 26th & May 31st 5-6 p.m

Come out and enjoy free live music at Vino Salida by Dos Pedos Viejos!

Come out for free live music by Horizon Line at Tres Litros Beer Co!

Check out ULLA who will be DJ'ing the evening dance party at Riverside Park for Queertopia Nights.

Come out for a Pride Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Salida Circus and Colorado TINTS invite you to From Conflict to Peace: A 45 Year Photographic Retrospective of the Troubles in Northern Ireland by Sean McKernan Sunday June 2 7pm A Church Suggested donation $15 In this powerful and revealing photographic retrospective, renowned Belfast documentary photographer, Sean McKernan, has assembled a rare collection of images that depict four decades of the turbulent history of a deeply divided society and the arduous path to peace. Covering the period of hunger strikes of 1981 through the 1998 peace process, and even more modern images including post-Brexit and the disputes about the Irish language in Northern Ireland, these visually stunning images are both epic and highly personal… shedding light on a shared history that continues to resonate with people worldwide. Join photographer Sean McKernan as he discusses his decision to become a social documentary photographer and why he created this exhibit based on his community of West Belfast.  Explore his uncensored documentation of the working class through economic depression and the intensified conflict and sectarian division of Northern Ireland. Learn why his love of documentary photography took him across the world to places like Palestine, Sarajevo and Aboriginal communities in Australia. $15 suggested donation. https://www.facebook.com/malmccannbelfast/videos/10156128411577984/

June 2nd, Queertopia Wrapup Party at Tres Litros, 4 - 6 p.m. Let’s have a ki-ki! Hosted by Margot Anthony and Tanya, this year’s wrapup party will include surprises and gratitude and a little bit of attitude! Wind down with fun and friends!

The Chaffee County “We Are Chaffee” storytelling initiative has been developing a community-focused documentary for the past year and is hosting two film premieres and several free showings throughout the county this summer and fall. Watch the trailer here. The second premiere date is Wednesday, June 5th at the Salida SteamPlant and will be a free community event with only registration required. After the movie showing, We Are Chaffee will host a complimentary dinner and facilitated community discussion. “The film itself is a powerful tool to stimulate discussion within our community and We Are Chaffee intends to deepen these discussions by providing a platform for “keeping the conversation going” with post film guided questions as we continue to share this film throughout the community this summer and fall.” We Are Chaffee will use information gathered from these community conversations to help determine future direction of the We Are Chaffee initiative and to report outcomes to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and local governments and nonprofits. The event is free with registration required through www.wearechaffee.org/documentary. “A Home in Paradise” is based on the stories of four local people who share their challenges to create a healthy and secure home in Chaffee County while highlighting their efforts to access and bridge the housing, behavioral health, and socioeconomic divide. These stories are interwoven with input from area experts who explain the complexities of local housing and health challenges, and provide hope for the future. The film is directed by Julie Speer Jackson, an Emmy Award winning filmmaker/producer who also serves as the Chaffee County Film Commissioner, and videographer and editor Sarah Hamilton who taught the We Are Chaffee Video Storytelling Workshops at Colorado Mountain College. The documentary was developed with the guidance of a “Creative Committee” consisting of 25 local representatives from diverse parts of Chaffee County. The committee provided guidance throughout the filmmaking process and ensured the film stayed honest and true to Chaffee County. The committee drew on information from Chaffee County’s Public Health and Housing Reports and their real-life experiences with housing insecurity, behavioral health challenges, and the general growing socio-economic divide within Chaffee County. We Are Chaffee is funded through a grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: Office of Health Equity, and is managed by Chaffee County Public Health and the Chaffee Housing Authority.  For more information about the We are Chaffee programs, including the documentary, written stories, short video stories, and the popular “We are Chaffee: Looking Upstream” podcast, visit www.wearechaffee.org

Join Family & Youth Initiatives for a FREE Nurturing Fathers Course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to men. The class will be on Wednesday's, June 5th-September 4th, from 5:30-8pm, at 1201 E Rainbow Blvd, Salida, CO, 81201. Each 2.5 hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development. Childcare and dinner will be provided! For more information, reach out to Marjorie Jennings at (719) 398-3869, or mjennings@chaffeecounty.org .

Want to learn how to play Bridge? Love Bridge, but haven’t played in a while? Or maybe you’re an avid player… Everyone is welcome to join in to this fun afternoon of Bridge!

Come out for Free Live Music at Vino Salida by Justin Allison!

Come out for free live music by People We Know at Tres Litros Beer Co!

Come out and enjoy Free Live Music at Vino Salida by Beau Bones and Oren Dreeben!

Come out for free live music by FretNought at Tres Litros Beer Co!

A family friendly gathering in support of LBGTQ youth. Free with donations to Chaffee County Queer Club gratefully accepted.

5pm "I'm Harvey Milk" starring Ben Beasley A one man show about the first openly gay elected official. For 16 years and older. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/im-harvey-milk-tickets-877979388987

Community Q&A Got questions about the trails and conservation plan? We’ve got answers. We’re hosting two community Q&As next week so we can help folks better understand this complex plan—the scope, the process, and how you can get involved. There won’t be a program or presentation. These are solely opportunities for conversation, and to help you give the most productive feedback in the survey. Tuesday 6/11, 6pm at Office Bar, and Wednesday, 6/12, 6pm at Tres Litros . Please take this SURVEY regarding our Trails & Conservation Plan!  The Chaffee County Trails System and Conservation Plan is underway—and we need your feedback. We’re asking what you think are critical needs and opportunities, in different geographic areas, so we can determine where to focus our efforts. The survey will be open through June 17th. 

Join Family & Youth Initiatives for a FREE Nurturing Fathers Course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to men. The class will be on Wednesday's, June 5th-September 4th, from 5:30-8pm, at 1201 E Rainbow Blvd, Salida, CO, 81201. Each 2.5 hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development. Childcare and dinner will be provided! For more information, reach out to Marjorie Jennings at (719) 398-3869, or mjennings@chaffeecounty.org .

Come out to Tres Litros Beer Co. for the Iron Fly competition, co-hosted by The Next Eddy and Pesca Vida on 6/12 at 7pm.

Want to learn how to play Bridge? Love Bridge, but haven’t played in a while? Or maybe you’re an avid player… Everyone is welcome to join in to this fun afternoon of Bridge!

Come out for free live music by Jesse Cotton Stone at Tres Litros Beer Co!

Come out for Pizza Night and Live Music at Vino Salida!

Come out for free live music by The Skinny at Tres Litros Beer Co!

Come out for free live music by Sun Jr. with Christian Porter at Tres Litros Beer Co!

Come out for Free Live Music by Pluck Norris at Tres Litros Beer Co!

Come out for What’s Up, Salida?! Community Coffee Meeting at the Salida Community Center from 8:30-9:30 am. This is FREE and open to the public!

The Central Colorado Small Business Development Center Presents Lets Talk: 10 Things to Know Before Starting a Business June 20th, 9am-10am Topic: Start-up Assistance This live webinar serves to create an open forum of Q&A, with interactive conversation among participants and our SBDC Staff and Consultants - it will not be recorded. New year, new business? If you are considering starting a new business this year, join us to learn more about what it is required of business owners. It's not just about having the startup money or having a product that all your friends and family love. Do you have a plan and do you have what it takes to be an owner/entrepreneur? Speaker(s): Ashley Pynes and Danise Cardona, members of the Northwest SBDC Consultant team. Co-Sponsor(s): Fee: No Cost

Want to learn how to play Bridge? Love Bridge, but haven’t played in a while? Or maybe you’re an avid player… Everyone is welcome to join in to this fun afternoon of Bridge!

In Alpine Park. Concert Starts at 6:30pm

High Country Bank is hosting their annual pet food drives in both Salida and Buena Vista to benefit the animals of Ark-Valley Humane Society. Pet food donations can be dropped off at High Country Bank’s Salida location, 7360 West Highway 50, on Friday June 21st from 10AM to 2PM. They can be dropped off at High Country Bank’s Buena Vista branch, 516 US Highway 24 North, on Friday June 28th from 10AM to 2PM. AVHS representatives will be there to accept donations and hand out informational pamphlets about the shelter. All types of cat and dog food will be accepted in unopened bags. High Country Bank is generously donating $1 for every pound of dog food given, up to $500 at each event. “We are incredibly thankful for the continued support from High Country Bank.  This annual pet food drive not only helps feed our shelter animals but it also keeps our community pet food pantry stocked. Our pet food pantry is one of AVHS’s many safety net programs. In 2023, 643 animals received food through our pet food pantry. We couldn’t help these animals without support from kind individuals and businesses like High Country Bank" said AVHS Executive Director Nikki Ritter. For questions, please contact Emy Nettleblad at enettleblad@ark-valley.org.

Mindfulness hour Fridays- a monthly Dharma talk & Meditation from 5-6 p.m at A Church  

Come out for free live music by Hula Hound at Tres Litros Beer Co!

Come out for Free Live Music by David Tipton at Vino Salida!

Come out for free live music by Tiffany Christopher at Tres Litros Beer Co!

Joseph is an incredible full length musical that is perfect for the entire family! With endless music, laughter, and entertainment this show is one you absolutely won't want to miss! Tickets are on sale now! Adults are $20, Seniors $15, and children 12 and under are $10. Lap children are free. Located at the Salida SteamPlant June 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, and 30th.

Come out to join Queer Happy Hour with Partnership for Community Action at Tres Litros Beer Co.!

In Alpine Park. Concert Starts at 6:30pm

Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce will host a Shop Local Scavenger Hunt June 28 at several downtown businesses.  Starting with a pilot group of F Street businesses, the chamber is hoping to give a trial run of the Scavenger Hunt and expand to more businesses throughout the year. The participating businesses include Amicas Pizza, Colorado Wool Company, The Maverick Potter, The Mixing Bowl, Kaleidoscope Toys, Salida Pharmacy and Fountain and YOLO Clothing.  The hunt begins when the participating businesses open for the day and ends at 5 p.m. Participants will pick up a scavenger hunt map at one of the businesses or at the chamber office, 406 W. U.S. 50. Using the map, participants will go to the featured stores, which will have a Shop Local poster in the window, and find a staff member. The staff member will then direct them to a brightly colored piece of paper that has a question involving the history of the business. Participants will then find the answer to the question and write the answer on their map.  Participants are encouraged to share photos, stories and highlights from their visits to encourage others to join in and support local businesses. Completed maps must be turned in by 5 p.m. at The Mountain Mail, 125 E. Second St. Everyone who turns in a map will be entered into a prize drawing at 6 p.m. at The Mail. Participants do not need to be present to win. If they decide to stay for Business After Hours, from 5-7 p.m. at The Mail, they will need to pay the $10 entry fee but will receive another entry in the drawing. Prizes will include gift cards, exclusive discounts or locally crafted goods. The recommended retail value is $35-$50. The goal of this Shop Local Scavenger Hunt is to foster community connection, bringing participants, shop owners and neighbors together to explore the vibrant tapestry of our community, while driving foot traffic to our local businesses. 

Come out for Business After Hours at The Mountain Mail! $10 for 2 drink tickets and appetizers!

Come out for Free Live Music by Curt Beddingfield at Vino Salida!

Come out for Ed Fest-Ed Brummel Tribute at Vino Salida!

Come out for free live music by Mamma's Marmalade at Tres Litros Beer Co!

$5 entry fee- register at the door Location: A Church

Joseph is an incredible full length musical that is perfect for the entire family! With endless music, laughter, and entertainment this show is one you absolutely won't want to miss! Tickets are on sale now! Adults are $20, Seniors $15, and children 12 and under are $10. Lap children are free. Located at the Salida SteamPlant June 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, and 30th.