Salida Chamber Calendar

 Clean Up Green Up (BV & Salida) community clean-up day sponsored by GARNA, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Arkansas Headwaters; Volunteers needed: 8 am to 12 pm for clean-up; 11-2 to help with the BV picnic. Contact: Dominique Naccarato, Dominique@garna.org.

Buena Vista Mountain Adventures class. More info on Rock Climbing Courses are here: https://www.bvmountainadventures.com/rock-climbing-instruction

Embracing Aging will be held at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds.  An updated schedule of activities will be found at www.facebook.com/arkvalleyhelpinghands,  www.facebook.com/sagegeneration, and other outlets once details are finalized. To learn more click here.

Customer Appreciation Party at Absolute Bikes

Tails on the Trail a 5k Run/Walk for Animals is taking place May 19th at 9 am at Loyal Duke's Dog Park in Salida. This is a family and dog-friendly 5k race with proceeds benefiting the life-saving work of Ark-Valley Humane Society. All runners and participants welcome. Dogs are not required. You can pre-register at ark-valley.org by April 22nd for a guaranteed race day t-shirt. To register or learn more click here.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 19 for Salida’s premier truck touching event and a plant sale with a cause! Salida Montessori Charter School and Children’s Discovery Ranch will also be on-site for their annual fundraising plant sale. The event will be held at MARVIN PARK (West Parking Lot). The big rigs, equipment and trucks will begin arriving at 10:30am for exploration to begin at 11am. These events will wrap up at 1. This event is FREE to the public.

Community Wildfire Meeting at Poncha Springs Town Hall

Fri., June 28 – Rapids & Grass Beer Festival at Soulcraft Brewing

Articipate 5th Annual SunFest Free Youth Music Festival May 23rd, 5-10 p  

Click link to learn about the Paddling Film Festival

Paddlefest (BV)  Green guides needed. https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2594450/false#/invitation. Contact: Cyndi Rader, cyndi.rader@gmail.com.

The parade starts at the Second and F streets intersection with representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and Marine Corps and go to the river. A wreath will be put into the river in remembrance of fallen brothers, then the assembly will head to the Salida Rotary Amphitheater in Riverside Park for the national anthem and a guest speaker.

Articipate's Free Island Music in the Park

May 24-28 – Avengers-Endgame at the Comanche Drive-in Theater

Live music w/ The Jaden Carlson Band at Soulcraft Brewing

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Buena Vista Mountain Adventures class. More info on Rock Climbing Courses are here: https://www.bvmountainadventures.com/rock-climbing-instruction

FREE PICKLEBALL LEARN TO PLAY CLINIC with Peak to Peak Pickleball Club 05/25/2019 9:30 am – 11:30 am All ages welcome Centennial Courts, Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center

Buena Vista Mountain Adventures class. More infor on Rock Climbing Courses are here: https://www.bvmountainadventures.com/rock-climbing-instruction  

YOUTH SKATEBOARDING CLINIC FUNDRAISER FOR FRIENDS OF SALIDA SKATE PARKS The Youth Skate Clinic, taught by Salida's own Ryder Reed, is designed to teach beginner skateboarders the fundamentals of skateboarding including:-Skate park etiquette-Skate park safety-The beginning steps to learn how to ride a skateboard-Beginner maneuvers to progress from Helmet and skateboard required (some boards available to borrow)Ages 5-8 (9-10:00AM) and 9-12 (10:30-noon)Tuesday through Friday - May 28-31$80: proceeds to FRIENDS OF SALIDA SKATE PARKS CALL (719) 539-6738 TO REGISTER OR REGISTER ONLINE AT www.salidarec.com

Tues., May 28– Trivia Night at Soulcraft Brewing

Tues., May 28 – Travelogue: Under the Red Umbrella at Steamplant

SCHOOL’S OUT FREE SWIM DAY AND SUMMER PROGRAMS REG/SIGNUP!Start your Summer with a Splash! This Free event is Thursday, May 29from 1-5pm at the Aquatic Center. Food Truck, Prizes, and Games from 1-3pm – All ages welcome!

Thur., May 30 – Library hosting a Ventriloquist at A Church

Fri. May 31 – Palace Hotel Lobby & Gallery Reveal

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.