Salida Chamber Calendar

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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.

Join us in the SteamPlant theater for an evening full of laughs with comedian Dusty Slay. He is the youngest comedian to have performed on the Grand Ole Oprey stage and recently did his first special for Comedy Central. Doors will open at 7PM; show starts at 7:30PM. Cash bar & concessions will be available.

The High Vibes are an Alternative Rock band formed in early 2018 in the mountainous desert of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jake Reynolds (guitar/vocals), Saunj (bass/vocals), Justin Reynolds (keys/synth/upright bass/hype) and Marcus Newell (drums) are the North, West, East and South that direct this band of high vibing frequencies and groovy beats.  They are always exploring new realms of sonic bliss with lyrical ideas that promote one love, peace and the expansion of consciousness.

Appalachian Folk music is the jam. Join in or sit back and listen.

The Salida SteamPlant is proud to host a new series, Songs OnScreen. We invite all to take a tuneful journey each month with a performance-filled film profiling some of music’s biggest names, both past and present, or a story that is driven by the soul of the music. Monthly screenings take place the last Thursdays of each month (unless otherwise noted). A cash bar, popcorn, and concessions will be available.  

Outlaw country rock from Denver, CO, USA. The band blends old school country and rock n roll, from Waylon Jennings and Dolly Parton to AC/DC.  They’re currently on tour promoting their album, “Western Abyss” and were nominated in the Ameripolitan Music Awards for “Best Outlaw Group.” They’ve been praised for their songwriting and are known for their love of old country and and blazing guitars. They’ve shared the stage with some of their biggest influences, including Dwight Yoakam, Shooter Jennings, Blackberry Smoke and more.  Recommended for lovers of both classic country and 70’s rock n roll. videos: outlaw in us all https://youtu.be/CwwLHDnQqnE  almost gone https://youtu.be/dbOGo9jQT7M rmcma https://youtu.be/UMD0gmDqGzs rodeo https://youtu.be/z4t_KwCioxA

The 8th Annual Salida Winefest celebrates the vintages of wines from around the world, including samples from Colorado Winemakers and Distributors. Enjoy some of Colorado’s finest food vendors, live music, and creations (from jewelry to sweet treats) from local area artists.

Join us for the Lucky Ducky Race at Frantz Lake. You need not be present to win. Tickets are $10 each. Present the ticket stub to 50 Burger, Amicas Pizza & Microbrewery, Los Girasoles, or Snow Angel Bar and Grill and receive $10 off when $50 or more is spent on a single table. More info to come.

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!

Come celebrate the First Birthday of the Chaffee County Community Foundation at the Rotary Scout Hut in Salida on Wednesday, September 11th from 5-7pm. CCCF has had an incredible first year working with and on behalf of Chaffee County’s nonprofits and residents. Come enjoy a drink and appetizers on us, meet other community members, and hear about CCCF's accomplishments and vision. We look forward to seeing you.

Darcie Smith presents her experiences traveling through Zambia on safari. This unique country remains off the beaten path and offers more active safari experiences beyond standard game drives with renowned guiding, excellent wildlife, beautiful scenery, and intimate safari camps. From walking safaris in the South Luangwa National Park to game drives, fishing, and canoeing in the Lower Zambezi National Park, white water rafting the Class V Zambezi River, and having the unique chance to stay at the only camp inside of an entire national park in Liuwa Plains, she will share her pictures and stories from her collective trips. For more info go to http://salidasteamplant.com/event/travelogue-zambia/

Each month on the second Thursday, the SCFTA presents the Creative Mixer. Artists working in all genres are encouraged to attend and meet like-minded people, to share influences and news, to soak up fresh ideas, and to be inspired by the energy that makes Salida a center of support and expression.

Anyone familiar with Martha Scanlan and Jon Neufeld’s unique alchemy on stage will not be surprised by the sense of being taken into the moment- their shows are in and of themselves a journey of improvisation; the way Jon Neufeld’s brilliant innovative guitar playing weaves effortlessly around Martha’s timeless songwriting is simply magical. Harper Powell is a native of the Salida, Colorado area. At age 9, Harper began performing at open mic nights at the Salida Café and has gone on to perform at a number of venues, including the Vilar Performing Arts Center, eTown Hall, High Mountain Hay Fever, Bluegrass on the Arkansas and Swallow Hill Music. Harper’s most recent CD features solo guitar and mandolin playing, as well as singing. The album contains 11 songs, 8 of which are Harper’s originals. Harper was one of the top 5 finalists of eTown’s Handmade Songs Series in spring of 2016.

The 2019 HRRMC Cancer Walk will take place Saturday, Sept. 14, at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $35. There is no fee for cancer survivors. The Cancer Walk will start and end on the HRRMC hospital campus. We will follow the walking trail that circles the hospital campus. The loop is approximately 1.5 miles. Walkers are encouraged to walk as many laps as they'd like. A cancer survivor will address the group in the Healing Garden prior to sending walkers on their way. The monies raised by the Walk will be deposited in the HRRMC Oncology Fund, which is administered by the HRRMC Foundation. Any proceeds—including donations, registration fees, and fundraising—will benefit local oncology patients. Funds may be used for wigs, gas cards, lymphedema sleeves, or equipment to best care for our patients. If you'd like to pay by check, please print and send this registration form to HRRMC Marketing/PR Dept., 1000 Rush Dr., Salida, CO 81201. Checks for $35 should be made payable to the HRRMC Foundation. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, call Emily at 719-530-2270 or email emily.haynes@hrrmc.net

Support Calliope! Fundraiser At Captain Zipline. Play in our Aerial Course.

The dog days of summer aren’t over yet! Please join us on Sunday, September 15th for the last great party of summer. Summerdaze started as a celebration of local music 4 years ago behind Wanderlust Road and continues to rock on the Salida Steamplant Plaza in 2019. Featured Salida bands will be Mo’Champipple & the Miso Horns, Roundhouse Assembly, Blue Recluse, Bighorn, Smeltertown, and Sweet Beet. Music begins at noon and ends at 8:00 PM. This is an all-ages event that is great for the whole family. There will be food and drink available for purchase. Come on down and celebrate another great Salida summer before the leaves change and snow flies! For more Information click HERE

10% of the day’s total sales will be donated to Salida Council for the Arts Salida Council for the Arts (SCFTA), a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer-based organization. Keeping ARTS vibrant in Salida, gifts support a variety of events including the Valley Visions Art Show, Salida Film Festival, monthly Creative Mixers, William Boddy Passion to Learn Scholarship Program, Community Grants and our High School Scholarship Program.

Facing Amazon Presentation

The Salida Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan Open House is on September 19th. Engaging as many voices from the community as possible is important to the outcome of this effort. The City hopes to maximize transparency and create a road map from which to make generational decisions about parks and recreation services in the community. Meet us at the SteamPlant Annex any time between 5:30 - 7:30pm on September 19th to share your thoughts on Centennial and Marvin Parks, as well as concept plans for the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan. The City welcomes community voices, so please stop by and join us.

For information on the Salida Bike Fest visit http://salidabikefest.com/.

Unsatisfying communication is common today. In relationships between spouses, parents, and children, among neighbors and co-workers. So, how can we change deeply ingrained cultural patterns? Is it possible to bring about a shift in the fashion of communication that dominates society today? The best place to begin shifting our patterns of communication is with the quality of listening.... both to ourselves and to others. The Talking Stick is a tool used in many Native American Traditions when a council is called. It allows all members to present their Point of View. People responsible for holding any type of meeting are required to make their own Talking Stick which can be used when they teach children, hold any size meeting, make decisions regarding disputes, hold gatherings or conduct an event where more than one person will speak. In this 2 hour workshop we will:  Practice a simple energy technique that helps us quiet our mind and tune into the energy of interpersonal communication.  Learn how to use open ended questions to energize and facilitate conversations.  Use a Talking Stick to ensure complete communication and listening.  Each participant creates a personal Talking Stick using elements of plant, animal, mineral and human worlds which they can take home and use to continue the practice and growth of deep listening. (materials supplied) ​ Location: A Church, Salida Date/Time: Saturday September 21st 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Price: $48 per participant and workshop is limited to 24 individuals. Note: All supplies to create your own Talking Stick will be provided and are included in the workshop price. ​

Mountain bike ride fundraiser for The Alliance - register and get more details here: https://monarchcrestcrank.com/registration/  

The Sante Fe 500 will be visiting Salida and stopping at the Snow Angel Bar and Grill.

The Annual Jewel Ball is the HRRMC Foundation’s largest fundraising event and one of the biggest social events of the year.

Citizens can determine their risk by viewing new maps at public meetings Oct 2-3 Residents and homeowners are encouraged to attend meetings to learn about their wildfire risk and help develop steps to improve the community’s readiness for a severe fire. Meetings take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Poncha Springs New Town Hall and on Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Buena Vista Community Center. Sessions are free and open to the public. The meetings offer an opportunity to view and comment on new maps that show fire risk levels across the county. The maps model where to treat the forest, how to do it and at what cost. The work is developed by local fire departments, land management agencies, county of Chaffee and the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute at Colorado State University, as part of the Envision Next Generation Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Maps show the location of homes and other infrastructure such as cell towers, power lines and water resources. They also show wildlife habitat, trails and streams that could be affected by fire and post-fire mudslides and flooding. Computer modeling analyzes the cost-per-acre to conduct prescribed burns and thinning in specific areas, indicating where Chaffee Common Ground (Ballot Issue 1A) funds will be put to use to create healthier forests and reduce wildfire danger. “Community input is essential as we work to finalize the maps that will guide Common Ground spending on agency treatment and program priorities,” Envision Chaffee County Co-Lead Cindy Williams said. “Come have your voice heard and be part of the plan for a fire ready Chaffee.” The meetings are hosted by Envision with Chaffee County Commissioners and the USFS Salida Ranger District, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Forest Service, local fire districts and county Office of Emergency Management. The partners will seek grants to leverage Common Ground revenues and ultimately increase the pace of forest treatments. The fund is generated by a sales tax measure approved by voters last year.

Come learn from our very own Jordan Brown - online giving expert - about what place online giving can play in your organization’s fundraising plans, and how to built a strategy to hit your goals! This will be a single, county-wide workshop in Buena Vista at the community room of Sangre De Cristo Electric Association on the North end of town. Food and beverages will be provided. There is a small, $20 charge per person (or $30/organization for unlimited attendees).

Walden Chamber Music Society Presents: Curtis to Colorado, featuring Janice Carissa, pianist Friday, October 4, 2019, 7:00 pm at the Salida Steamplant On Friday, October 4, Walden Chamber Music Society will present pianist Janice Carissa at the Salida Steamplant. Ms Carissa will be performing works of Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Brahms and Liszt. A native of Indonesia, pianist Janice Carissa entered the Curtis Institute of Music in 2013 and studied with Gary Graffman and Robert McDonald. All students at Curtis receive merit-based, full tuition scholarships. Ms. Carissa is a Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest Fellow. A recipient of numerous awards and honors, Ms. Carissa is a Young Scholar of Lang Lang’s International Music Foundation and the runner-up winner of the 2014 American Academy of Conducting at Aspen Music Festival and School. She was a Star Performer Award Winner of 2012 American Protégé International Music Talent Competition in New York and the Top Prize Winner of the IBLA Foundation’s 2006 International Piano Competition. In 2018, Janice attended Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute where she premiered Timo Andre’s Piano Trio. She performs this trio in a 2019 tour with Miriam Fried and colleagues of Ravinia. Recent career highlights include her solo debut with the New York’s Grammy award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and a recital tour to New Mexico, Arizona, California and New York. She has performed with numerous orchestras, including the prestigious Philadelphia Orchestra. More details are available on Janice’s Facebook page @Janice Carissa Piano. The Curtis Institute of Music educates and trains exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry. One of the most selective schools in the United States, Curtis accepts four percent of applicants each year on average, and a tuition-free policy ensures that talent and artistic promise are the only considerations for admission. With a small student body of about 175, Curtis ensures that each young musician receives an education of unparalleled quality, distinguished by a “learn by doing” philosophy and personalized attention from a faculty that includes a high proportion of actively performing musicians. Curtis students hone their craft through more than 200 orchestra, opera, solo and chamber music offerings each year and programs that bring arts access and education to the community. This real-world training allows these extraordinary young musicians to join the front rank of performers, composers, conductors, and musical leaders, making a profound impact on music onstage and in their communities. To learn more, visit Curtis.edu. The Walden Chamber Music Society is proud to announce that this concert is underwritten by Collegiate Peaks Bank and the HHSB Family Foundation.

10 October, 7:00 p.m. Biology and Buddhism: What I've Learned about Life during a Decade Teaching Science to the Dalai Lama's Monks and Nuns, with Dr. Arri Eisen Dr. Eisen has been teaching in biology, interdisciplinary studies, and the Center for Ethics at Emory for nearly three decades. He has been involved in the Emory Tibet Science Initiative since its inception. Held at the Ivy Ballroom at the Surf Hotel, 1012 Front Loop, Buena Vista, CO 81211

Biology and Buddhism: What I've Learned about Life during a Decade Teaching Science to the Dalai Lama's Monks and Nuns, with Dr. Arri Eisen Dr. Eisen has been teaching in biology, interdisciplinary studies, and the Center for Ethics at Emory for nearly three decades. He has been involved in the Emory Tibet Science Initiative since its inception. Held at the Ivy Ballroom at the Surf Hotel, 1012 Front Loop, Buena Vista, CO 81211

Celebrate autumn and the harvest season in the Upper Arkansas River Valley at Guidestone’s Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival on Friday, October 11th to Sunday, October 13th, from 10 am to 4 pm each day! Held at the Hutchinson Ranch on Highway 50 between Salida & Poncha Springs, activities will include horse-drawn wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, pony rides, farm games, crafts, face painting, food, live music and more! Proceeds support Guidestone’s non-profit agriculture education programs. Visit www.GuidestoneColorado.org to purchase tickets and sign up for volunteer opportunities.   For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/512893439527486/

Learn how to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services (EMS) response. Topics covered will range from dealing with trauma, medical and environmental emergencies in a remote location as well as calling for help and evacuation considerations. The American Red Cross CPR and AED certificate is also included in this course.   To learn more go to https://www.bvmountainadventures.com/calendar-page/first-aid-cpr