Salida Chamber Calendar

Foodshed Alliance Farmers Markets are the best places to buy the freshest food, connect with your community and appreciate the talents of the region. Salida’s Farmers Market takes place at Alpine Park, a centrally located 2-acre park adjacent to Salida’s vibrant downtown. Filled with grass and trees, Alpine Park provides an easy and ideal retreat from the eccentric and exciting happenings of downtown. This community-focused event invites you to fill your basket with fresh local food, allow your kids to play on the playground, and spread out a blanket while live music fills the air. www.foodshedalliance.com/salida

Sat., June 1 – Kimberlins 17 Piece  Big Band at the Steamplant

Sat., June 1 – Live Music w/ Spare Parts at Soulcraft Brewing

Walk with us and learn the juicy details of Salida history! Salida Walking Tours is offering a 75-minute Fundraising Tour at 10 am on Sunday, June 2nd. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Guidestone! Register: www.SalidaWalkingTours.com/book-online. (Scroll to Fundraising Tour, select 10 am, June 2nd.) Tour starts by F Street Bridge at the Red Caboose.

Sun., June 2 – WALDEN at the Steamplant

Wed., June 5 – Movie Night Fundraiser: Riding and Living w/ Passion at A Church

Fri., June 7 – Live music w/ Bent Ears at Soulcraft Brewing

Ride the Rockies (Town of BV) - Green guide volunteers (recycling monitors) needed: https://signup.com/group/5470306407348440113. Green Team Champion: Joyce Machala, joycemachala@gmail.com

Tues., June 11 – Trivia Night at  Soulcraft Brewing  

Wed., June 12 – Library hosting a Magician at A Church

Entry into Business After Hours is $10 and includes food, drinks, networking, and fun! Brought to you by the Vaqueros, our ambassadors to the Chamber. Bring a friend, the more the merrier!

Wed., June 12 – Game Night at A Church

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FIBArk  Green guides needed. Details coming. Contact: Lizzy Bauer, info@garna.org.

Sat., June 15 – Rails and Ales Brewfest at Soulcraft Brewing

The Chaffee County Fair Committee confirmed Monster Trucks/ Grand Stands Grand Opener at Fairgrounds for Father’s Day Weekend, Saturday, June 15th. Yup… FibArk Saturday. The Monster Truck event will begin with gates opening after the FibArk parade at 11am,  we will actually have a monster truck in the parade itself – which FibArk Board also approved.   Event is ending by 3:30pm… well before Hooligan.  We’re already out on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/events/2222893351304680/ Here is our ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monster-truck-racing-league-tickets-60843398242 Video link on FB – hit your volume! ???? https://www.facebook.com/chaffeecountyfair/videos/1944683328969306/?t=11

Wed., June 19 – Craft for a Cause at Soulcraft Brewing

Thursday, June 20th from 5-5:30pm dinner 5:30-8:30pm talks from substance use disorder experts @ Scout Hut Opioid ‘Mythbusters’, Pain Management and Addiction: Collaboration for Success, Non-Opioid Pain Management, and Introduction to Medication Assisted Treatment. Register:  http://AddictionAndPain-Salida.Eventbrite.com  Contact: Mike Orrill at Morrill@ChaffeeCounty.org for more information. To learn more click here.

5-5:30pm dinner 5:30-8:30pm talks from substance use disorder experts Chaffee County Public Health presents: Opioid ‘Mythbusters’, Pain Management and Addiction: Collaboration for Success, Non-Opioid Pain Management, and Introduction to Medication Assisted Treatment. Register:  http://AddictionAndPain-Salida.Eventbrite.com  Contact: Mike Orrill at Morrill@ChaffeeCounty.org for more information. To learn more click here.

20 June, 7:00 p.m. Understanding your DNA: The Past, Present, and Future of Human Genetic Researchwith Dr. Michael Edwards Dr. Edwards is the founder of the bioinformatics consulting company, Bioinfo Solutions LLC. He is active in teaching science and math at all levels, from instructing high school students in ‘big data’ analysis to holding workshops for clinical oncologists interested in using genomics in their cancer research.Held at the Ivy Ballroom at the Surf Hotel, 1012 Front Loop, Buena Vista, CO 81211

Understanding your DNA: The Past, Present, and Future of Human Genetic Research with Dr. Michael Edwards Dr. Edwards is the founder of the bioinformatics consulting company, Bioinfo Solutions LLC.He is active in teaching science and math at all levels, from instructing high school students in 'big data' analysis to holding workshops for clinical oncologists interested in using genomics in their cancer research.  

Bruce Hayes at Rocky Top River Ranch

Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub is excited to announce that we will be celebrating our 25th anniversary on Friday, June 21st! We would like to thank our community for the love and support they've given us throughout the last 25 years, and would like to invite everyone to join us in celebrating this important milestone on Friday evening at Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub from 6pm to 9pm!

Laura Pintane will be hosting another Snake Avoidance training on Saturday June 22nd (and also on Sunday June 30th, if needed).  Danny Upton will again be the trainer at the event.  Each year that Laura has hosted this workshop she gets testimonials of how the workshop has saved a dog's life. Contact:  Laura Pintane of Laura's Dog Training 539-2503, 221-4155 or  laurasdogtraining@msn.com

Sun., June 23 – Music: Colin Gilmore and Nicolette Good at A Church

Tues. June 25 – TalentFOUND Quarterly Conversation at Steamplant

Tues., June 25 – Trivia Night at  Soulcraft Brewing

Wed., June 26 – Old Timey Jam Session at  Soulcraft Brewing

Tickets: Free The Rapids and Grass Beer Festival is a celebration of beer in one of the most beautiful settings in Colorado. Taste the finest from 50 participating breweries from Colorado, the intermountain west, and beyond. Discover new brews or revisit your favorites all while taking in some tasty tunes on the banks of the Arkansas River. Festival occurs in South Main, Buena Vista. For more info: Rapids and Grass Beer Festival

The “Salida Arts Fair” is one of the premier arts destinations in Colorado. Salida was rated #30 in John Villani’s book “The 100 best art towns in America”. The festival is located on, and visible from one of the major east/west highways in the state. Over 15,000 cars a day drive right by the show site. It is also located adjacent to the Salida Aquatic Center, a natural hot springs swimming pool, a major draw in the Salida area. The Arts Fair is run by and for artists. Jerry Scavezze has done (and is still actively doing) shows for over 20 years. He understands the needs of artists and the importance of a shows location. The show will be limited to 100 juried artists. There will be no amplified music or liquor. Based on suggestions by artist from last year, we are working on having a couple of upscale food trucks, and maybe some unamplified tunes (jug band) and/or wandering local musicians.

The United States Air Force Academy Band from Colorado Springs presents a Free Independence Day Concert at the Rotary Amphitheater in Salida, CO on Sunday, June 30th at 3:00 PM. This outdoor family-friendly event will feature the Concert Band in a program that celebrates the patriotic spirit of the American people. This is a non-ticketed event. For more information, please visit www.usafacademyband.af.mil.

The park will open up at 12 noon with performances all day. Salida Circus performs at noon. Some entertainment spots during the day have not been confirmed yet. Salida’s own RokSkool formed Band - KneeOn (featuring Westcliffe’s KneeOn Sisters on vocals, guitar and bass, with Salida’s Alan Mueller on drums) will kick start the Live Music celebrations at 5-6:30pm at the Riverside Park. A Roots Rock band, they take stage with their energetic originals and diverse covers, you don’t want to miss! The headliners is "Vehicle" from Colorado Springs, playing 7-9:30 before the fireworks go off "S" Mtn at dusk (weather permitting.) They are a dance /party band guaranteed to get the crowd to dancing. The parade is at 4 pm. Participants line up at Alpine Park and march down to Riverside Park. The more the merrier, the more red, white and blue the better. There is no registration, announcer or trophies. There will be activities in the park all day along with food vendors.

The annual July 4th Kids Fishing Derby will be held at Frantz Lake.  This free event, for kids 13 and younger, is sponsored by Trout Unlimited and Colorado Parks & Wildlife.  Registration at Frantz Lake is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday the 4th, followed by fishing from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.  All contestants will receive a derby T-shirt and special prizes will be awarded. Bring your own fishing gear, water, and sunscreen.  At 11 a.m., a free hot dog lunch will be served to contestants and their families.  More information at www.collegiatepeakstu.org.

“Nurturing Nature” GARNA gala & fundraiser Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix speaking at The Barn at Sunset Ranch. Mark your calendars to attend; please consider being a sponsor as well as donating to the silent auction. Contact: Jody Bol, jodybgaia@gmail.com

Entry into Business After Hours is $7 and includes food, drinks, networking, and fun! Brought to you by the Vaqueros, our ambassadors to the Chamber. Bring a friend, the more the merrier!

Fri., July 12– Bruce Hayes at Rocky Top River Ranch

Brewers Rendezvous Pre-Vous– Join us the night before Brewers Rendezvous for our inaugural Pre-Vous! Held at the historic SteamPlant Event Center in downtown Salida. 35 Breweries will be offering exclusive brews that will only be available at the Pre-Vous. Come and chat with a brewer and enjoy a speciality beer! Appetizers will be served. This event will be limited to the first 150 people! Must be 21 to attend.

The 23rd Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous takes place at Riverside Park in historic downtown Salida, Colorado, surrounded by soaring mountains and hugged by the Arkansas River. You will enjoy live music throughout the event with great food vendors offering up tasty concoctions to pair with your favorite beers! The event features over 75 Colorado Breweries with over 300 samplings of beer offered. For more information visit salidachamber.org/brewers-rendezvous-tickets/.

South Main Arts and Parks Trust present; The BEACH—Buena Vista, Colorado's riverside concert venue. Nestled on the banks of the Arkansas River, the BEACH is BV's outdoor community living room. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the music. South Main Arts & Parks Trust is a non-profit organization; embedded into the foundation of the South Main neighborhood. The BEACH is proudly the Arts & Parks Trust's first project. SMA&P brings arts, culture, and radical events to BV — like CKS PaddleFest and Rapids & Grass Beer Fest. See you at the BEACH! 701Front Loop, Buena Vista, CO, 81211 Doors @ 6 pm :: Show @ 7 pm www.theBEACHbv.com www.facebook.com/thebeachbv www.instagram.com/the_beachbv

Salida Colorado is located in the heart of the South Central Colorado Rockies and has the distinction of being one of "America's best art towns", according to The 100 Best Art Towns in America, by author John Villani. White water rafting, 'Fourteener' mountain hiking, horseback riding and area hot springs, world class river fishing and the charm of a small mountain town with 15 art galleries, unique boutiques and restaurants make Salida a popular vacation spot. The 2018 Music Stage features the best of local blues and folk musicians. Band On The Fence, Tullis Blues, Doc & Kit, Beans and Wheels, and more! See On Stage Music for schedules. The festival is in a picturesque willow tree filled park with lush green lawns on the banks of the Arkansas River, in the downtown Historic District. Colorful kayakers, rafters and fly fishermen can be seen from the festival site and enhance the mood of the festival. Families enjoy clean river beaches, a playground, volleyball and picnic tables.

https://chaffeecountyfair.com/

1 August, 7:00 p.m. Hot, Dry, and Smoky: What is the Future of Colorado’s Forests in a Changing Climate?with Dr. William Anderegg Dr. Anderegg, assistant professor of biology at the University of Utah, grew up in Cortez, Colorado. His research centers on the intersection of ecosystems and climate change, especially the future of Earth’s forests in a changing climate.

Hot, Dry, and Smoky: What is the Future of Colorado's Forests in a Changing Climate? with Dr. William Anderegg Dr. Anderegg, assistant professor of biology at the University of Utah, grew up in Cortez, Colorado. His research centers on the intersection of ecosystems and climate change, especially the future of Earth's forests in a changing climate.  

Come join the local talent of Salida poets for Poetry Live at the Paquette Gallery. In addition to poet performances this evening, there is also an open mic setting with a 1-2 minute limit per poet. Open mic sign up starts at 6:15 pm. Don’t miss it!

The first annual 'We Are All Made of Stars' gala is poised to be Cañon City's premier elegant event of the year. Held at the twilight of the summer season on September 14th, the event promises to be an evening to remember. The Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience will roll out the red carpet for an elegant affair, complete with hors d'oeuvres crafted by Chef John Baker of 8 Mile Bar & Grill. Attendees will have the opportunity to socialize and peruse the museum, all while being serenaded by the melodic sounds of a classical string quartet. Proceeds benefit the continued growth of outdoor recreation in Fremont County.​ THIS EVENT IS FOR AGES 21 AND OLDER ONLY. Those interested in sponsoring a table or purchasing group rate corporate tickets should contact Ashlee at coordinator@joinFAR.org.

Entry into Business After Hours is $7 and includes food, drinks, networking, and fun! Brought to you by the Vaqueros, your ambassadors of the Salida Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Board of Directors. Members welcome. Please bring a guest!

Salida Soup is a monthly community-based potluck where participants, through this microgranting dinner, assist a variety of projects in the Upper Arkansas River Valley. Join us each month for the evolution of fundraising. Bring a potluck item and a $5 donation to be eligible to vote on the evening’s presentations. As a diner, you will hear five-minute pitches from community members who need funding for projects that are beneficial to the community. Enjoy food, drink, art and music, then choose the winning proposal to receive the evenings donations. Salida Soup is held at the SteamPlant Event Center Ballroom at 220 West Sackett Avenue in Salida, Colorado.

Music at River Runners. For more information go to https://whitewater.net/.

David McD is a national touring singer and guitar player from Austin, TX who plays original and traditional bluegrass and folk music.  His shows feature lightning fast improvised guitar picking and soulful high harmony singing with a healthy dose of humor and a handful of soul.  The vulnerability of the stripped down trio configuration makes the power of his music all the more striking.  No show is the same and you can expect to leave with a deeper appreciation of acoustic music and a brighter outlook on your week.

PREDIABETES CAN BE REVERSED At risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes? You may be able to start a FREE class through Chaffee County Public Health. Learn healthy habits so you can prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM   Salida DPP classes begin August 20th, 5:00 pm First Presbyterian Church 7 Poncha Blvd., Salida

Join Soulcraft for an evening of fun and games. 6 categories, 6 questions per category, 3 chances to win.

PREDIABETES CAN BE REVERSED At risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes? You may be able to start a FREE class through Chaffee County Public Health. Learn healthy habits so you can prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM   Buena Vista DPP classes begin August 21, 4:30 pm Chaffee County Offices 114 Linderman Ave., Buena Vista

20% of the proceeds will go to this great organization from 5pm til close! Alpine Achievers Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and nurturing youth of rural southern Colorado through academic mentorship, out of school programs, outdoor education and social emotional learning. Learn more on our website, www.alpineachievers.org

KHEN invites you, your family, and friends to our 3rd Annual Back To School Block Party! We have over 17 local non-profit booths, A Giant Bouncy Slide, Giant Bouncy House, 3 Food Trucks, Free Cotton Candy, Smoothy Booth, the Salida Circus, LIVE MUSIC proformances with Articipate and School of Rock, Chalk Drawing, Face Painting, Free popcorn and more fun! Come start the first week back to school with us and celebrate a new school year! Mark and Jimmy from Fridays at 3 will also be taking over the AIRWAVES LIVE! Come join the fun and celebrate with everyone in town!   For more information go to: http://www.khen.org/

Hailing from three small mountain towns in Colorado, Natalie, Lizzy, and Harper are convening as the fresh revivalant sound of “Jubilee”.  They will share traditional folk, old-time, and original music with joy and harmony. Natalie Spears, based out of Carbondale, writes with honest lyricism and soulful melodies. She combines her skills on clawhammer banjo, stand-up bass, voice, body percussion and visual arts to form a unique, haunting sound. Lizzy Plotkin makes her home in Almont, CO. Her place-based songwriting and fiddling is as exuberant as is it graceful. With a deep reverance for the natural world, Lizzy paints the landscape with fiddle melody and voice. Growing up in Salida, Harper shares her love of acoustic music playing guitar, mandolin, and banjo.