Second Annual Maverick Potter Invitational
Maverick Potter 148 North F St., Salida, CO, United StatesThe Maverick Potter will be hosting their Second Annual Invitational show. This is a curated collection of 22 nationally recognized contemporary ceramic artists selected for their diverse approach to the medium and high degree of skill and craftsmanship. The show runs October 7th through November 8th at our gallery at 148 North F St and is available for viewing and purchase every day during regular business hours. The opening reception is October 11th during ArtWalk. Online sales open Monday on October 14th. View the participating artists HERE!
Chaffee County Recreation Adopters- Fourmile Creek Restoration Project
October 9-10, 26-27 – 8:30am - 2pm Join the Chaffee Rec Adopters, Envision Chaffee County and EcoMetrics on four dates in October to help restore the wetlands in Fourmile Creek! Fourmile Creek currently supports just a fraction of its habitat potential because the water is channelized into the creek bed. This project will create conditions that could bring back the wetlands that are vital for many local wildlife species - including beavers. Volunteers will be working in and around the creek. Wear long sleeves and pants as well as sturdy shoes that can get wet. Waders are a great choice for building structures in the creek on Day 2. Bring eye protection, gloves, lunch & water for the day. (GARNA has Bogs to loan out - reach out to Jessica!) The creek is accessed by a 4WD, rough road. We will meet at the County Road 375 staging area at 8:30am then carpool to the site. The plan is to be done around 2pm. RSVP below so we can communicate important updates and arrange carpooling. Sign up here! Meeting Place: CR 375 and carpool to site location Please sign this waiver: https://envisionchaffeecounty.org/rec-adopter/waiver/ (Waivers need to be signed once a year. If you have already signed the waiver at another event or as a Rec Adopter, you don't need to sign again) About the Chaffee Rec Adopters: Chaffee Rec Adopters are residents and friends of Chaffee County that help keep our beautiful outdoors clean, fun and wild, now into the future. Find out more and join as an adopter at www.chaffeerecadopters.org Chaffee Rec Adopters is brought to you by the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) and Envision Chaffee County in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Colorado State Land Board. It is funded by these partners, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and Chaffee Common Ground.
Free Screenings of Bode Miller’s documentary, The Paradise Paradox
Salida SteamPlantIn an effort to reduce stigma and foster open dialogue about mental health, Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is proud to present free screenings of Bode Miller’s documentary, The Paradise Paradox. This powerful film sheds light on the mental health crisis facing America’s mountain towns, showcasing innovative solutions that empower communities to seek help and develop effective coping strategies. Join us for this important conversation! Following the film, CCPH will host a dynamic panel discussion featuring local mental health experts, community leaders, and representatives from the ski industry. This is an excellent opportunity to delve deeper into the film’s themes, engage in meaningful discussions, and explore the innovative initiatives being implemented in our own communities. We encourage everyone to participate and share their insights as we work together to break down barriers and foster mental well-being. This timely initiative is supported by the El Pomar Foundation which is prioritizing supporting solutions to the mental health crisis that our society is facing today, especially with youth. “We are honored that the El Pomar Foundation is helping CCPH to bring this important film about mental health in resort communities, along with local conversations, to Chaffee County. This is a topic that effects everyone, and we hope that the public takes time out of their busy schedules to attend one of these film events and contributes to the dialogue around how to make Chaffee County strong and resilient,” said Kirsten Love, CCPH Behavioral Health Coordinator/Navigator. CCPH identified mental health as a topic priority in its 2021 Community Health Assessment and 2022-2026 Community Health Improvement Plan. For almost a decade, CCPH has been collaborating with community partners and stakeholders to ensure a robust local mental health system and the need has only grown in recent years. You can join CCPH in one of the following: Cost: Free + Free popcorn!
Forum to Feature Chaffee County Commission Candidates
Poncha Springs Town HallCandidates for open seats on the Chaffee County Commission will be featured at a Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 9th at the Poncha Springs Town Hall, 330 Burnett Avenue, Poncha Springs, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored and hosted by the League of Women Voters Chaffee County (LWVCC), the forum will feature 2024 candidates: District 1–Gina Lucrezi, Beth Mason and Norm Nyberg and District 2–Dave Armstrong and Tom McCracken. Forum moderator Grace Garret, the LWVCC Voter Service Chair, will lead candidate introductions followed by League-developed questions and those submitted by the audience. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet and greet the candidates at the end of the forum. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about the candidates and elections, go to Vote411.org and for details regarding the League and upcoming programs and events, visit lwvchaffeecounty.org
Book Club Salida at A Church Featuring Ted Conover
A ChurchTed will be discussing his book "Cheap Land Colorado: Off grinders at American's Edge" Tix $30
Salida Art Walk!
Downtown SalidaThis incredible Salida tradition has moved to the fall! Join us October 10-13 for 4 days of celebration in the art community. From visual art to performances, and creative industries to culinary art, this year's event will be bigger and better then ever! Click here to learn more! Follow your hearts to Salida and join us in Colorado’s largest National historic district and one of the state’s first Creative Districts for an art filled weekend at the 31st annual Salida ArtWalk October 10-13 featuring numerous activities for art enthusiasts and collectors! The arts and artists have long been an integral part of Salida, and the downtown district features a highly concentrated number of artist-owned and operated galleries featuring regional, national, and award-winning fine artists showcasing paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiber art, metal and glass work, mosaics, printmaking, salvaged art and more! Many artists can be found in various pop-up venues throughout downtown as well as literary artists, creative industries, live music, and a fine art museum. In addition to being a beautiful Fall weekend to visit, Salida ArtWalk presents gallery receptions on Friday night and curated exhibits, performances, and specialty menu items at the many restaurants, distilleries, and breweries throughout the weekend. Join us for the Art on the Rocks Sip & Paint Kick Off event presented by High Country Bank; the Invitational Ceramics Show at the Maverick Potter featuring internationally acclaimed ceramic artists; a ribbon cutting for the 60’ long Salida Community Mosaic public art project; the exciting “Mini Masterpieces” exhibit and auction featuring over 70 miniature pieces by local artists presented by Salida Council for the Arts; as well as artist demos, pop-up venues, and hands on art activities for all ages. Then on Saturday evening October 12, join us as Salida’s performing artists throw a giant ArtWalk pARTy featuring a Parade of the Arts with giant puppets, strolling musicians, street performers, live music, and dancing in Riverside Park- a true celebration of the arts in Salida! Stay for the patron brunch Sunday morning at the Salida Steam Plant and revisit your favorite galleries and pop-up venues and find that perfect piece of art to take home from Salida ArtWalk 2024. See www.SalidaArtWalk.org or follow Salida Art Walk on social media for more information.
Chaffee County Recreation Adopters- Fourmile Creek Restoration Project
October 9-10, 26-27 – 8:30am - 2pm Join the Chaffee Rec Adopters, Envision Chaffee County and EcoMetrics on four dates in October to help restore the wetlands in Fourmile Creek! Fourmile Creek currently supports just a fraction of its habitat potential because the water is channelized into the creek bed. This project will create conditions that could bring back the wetlands that are vital for many local wildlife species - including beavers. Volunteers will be working in and around the creek. Wear long sleeves and pants as well as sturdy shoes that can get wet. Waders are a great choice for building structures in the creek on Day 2. Bring eye protection, gloves, lunch & water for the day. (GARNA has Bogs to loan out - reach out to Jessica!) The creek is accessed by a 4WD, rough road. We will meet at the County Road 375 staging area at 8:30am then carpool to the site. The plan is to be done around 2pm. RSVP below so we can communicate important updates and arrange carpooling. Sign up here! Meeting Place: CR 375 and carpool to site location Please sign this waiver: https://envisionchaffeecounty.org/rec-adopter/waiver/ (Waivers need to be signed once a year. If you have already signed the waiver at another event or as a Rec Adopter, you don't need to sign again) About the Chaffee Rec Adopters: Chaffee Rec Adopters are residents and friends of Chaffee County that help keep our beautiful outdoors clean, fun and wild, now into the future. Find out more and join as an adopter at www.chaffeerecadopters.org Chaffee Rec Adopters is brought to you by the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) and Envision Chaffee County in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Colorado State Land Board. It is funded by these partners, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and Chaffee Common Ground.
Art on the Rocks by High Country Bank
Salida Steamplant BallroomJoin High Country Bank for the Kickoff to Art Walk on October 10 from 5-7pm. Come paint your own wine glass, sip, and socialize at the SteamPlant Ballroom! Complimentary appetizers & libations will be served. Please make reservations at High Country Bank 719-539-2516.
Salida Mountain Trails Annual Member Party at the Fun Street Family Arcade!
Fun Street Family Arcade 243 F Street, Salida, CO, United StatesOur annual, season-ending celebration of Salida’s trails will take place Thursday, October 10th at the Fun Street Family Arcade. Your membership is your ticket into the event —so join SMT or renew today. Event highlights include: Auction and door prizes Free food and drink Brand new SMT swag Family-friendly fun Click HERE for more details! This event is the biggest fundraiser of the year to support Salida's trails. So if you support our mission—to create and maintain trails, steward public lands, and promote a vibrant trail community—then please join or renew today, and join us on October 10th. What will you win in our auction? In a first this year, we’re holding the annual auction virtually. As always, we’ll have thousands of dollars of stuff up for grabs. But this way, if you can’t make the party, you can still win some great prizes! If you are at the party, we’ll have the items on site so you can head home immediately with what you win. The auction will open at 9am on Thursday, October 3. Bookmark this page, and then bid early and often. All auction proceeds support our mission to create and maintain awesome trails!
Creative Mixer featuring the work of Mark Dean
Salida SteamPlant Event Center 220 W Sackett Ave, Salida, CO, United StatesSalida Steam Plant Paquette Gallery & Theater A SPECIAL EVENING OF ART AND ENTERTAINMENT KICKING OFF THE 31ST ANNUAL SALIDA ART WALK WILL BE HOSTED BY THE SALIDA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SALIDA ARTS & CULTURE AT THE STEAMPLANT ON OCTOBER 10TH FROM 6:00 - 7:30 PM. JOIN US TO VIEW THE ARTWORK OF MARK DEAN IN THE PAQUETTE GALLERY WHILE ENJOYING DELICIOUS APPETIZERS AS YOU LISTEN TO THE MUSIC OF KURT SNYDER. DRAWINGS FOR A GIFT CERTIFICATE, ARTWORK AND OTHER SURPRISES TO BE GIVEN AWAY WILL BE HELD AT 7:00, 7:15 AND 7:30. THE CREATIVE MIXER HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, SO BRING A FRIEND, CELEBRATE THE ARTS, FIND OUT WHAT'S GOING ON IN OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY AND HELP GET THE 31ST ANNUAL ART WALK OFF AND RUNNING. A CASH BAR WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WISHING TO PURCHASE THEIR FAVORITE BEVERAGES.
Mighty Squirrel Productions presents Showman & Coole at A Church
A ChurchTheir music lurks in a truly unique space that is somewhere on the outskirts of old-time, bluegrass and folk. Tix $20
Wine & Cheese Reception at Downtown Galleries
Salida SteamPlantDowntown galleries will host wine & cheese receptions with opportunities to meet the artists as well as preview the 75+ works of miniature art, the "Mini Masterpieces", created by local artists and an auction benefiting Salida Council for the Arts and the Salida SteamPlant. https://www.salidaartwalk.org/events-1
Guidestone’s Pumpkin Patch at the Hutchinson Ranch
Hutchinson RanchThis year’s annual Pumpkin Patch is sure to be abundant family fun! The wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, the live music, the cider and the crafts… a great time was had by all! FUN FACT: Over 1300 pumpkins were ‘picked’ at last year’s event – most of which were given away for free with each child’s ticket. Many of these were grown in Salida at Guidestone’s Community & School Farm! Guidestone would like to give a special shout out to the Hutchinson Ranch and Hutchinson Family, for their generosity in opening up their ranch to the public for this event. In partnership with Guidestone, the Pumpkin Patch is a unique opportunity for the community to get out and experience a beautiful, preserved, 7th-generation working ranch. Thanks to their vision, the entire Hutchinson Ranch has been placed in a conservation easement, protecting it as open space and agricultural land in perpetuity. Guidestone could not host the Pumpkin Patch without their support, and we are truly grateful.
Riveting Experience Jewelry: Celebrate their 5th Year Anniversary!
Riveting Experience Jewelry 109 North F St., Unit B, Salida, CO
Little Shredders- Roller Skating, Skateboarding and Scooters For Age 7 and Under at Ramps and Alleys
Ramps & Alleys Skate ShopLittle Shredders- Roller Skating, Skateboarding and Scooters For Age 7 and Under at Ramps and Alleys Every Friday from 10am-noon, from August 16th-April 25th at Ramps and Alleys, 645 E. Rainbow Blvd. $10 per session.
