Salida Chamber Calendar

This talk weaves in the intersection of health and success, and bridges that connection. A bit of practical and spiritual, money relationship and story and mindset, my burnout story, and increasing your energy. Free! Register Here! Speaker(s): Meet Michelle Kooi, founder of Confluence Coaching and Consulting: I support women through transitions and change and facilitate growth and transformation. Through Co-Active Coaching, individuals and business owners gain clarity and awareness around what's really important, and move forward into greater fulfillment and achieving long desired goals. All this, while reducing stress, implementing new habits that support growth, and feeling more authentic, self-aware, and empowered.

Adult game day every Thursday 1-4 at A Church

April 4th Bruce Hays live 2 shows- 2:30-4:00 Older Adult Music Series free! 6:00 doors open 6:30 show tix $15 at the door. Singer/Songwriter Bruce Hayes will perform a concert of original music on a variety of instruments including Mandolin, Dobro, Guitars, and Charango. Doors open at 6:00pm, show time 6:30pm. Tickets $15 at the door.  The eccentric mindset of acoustic musician Bruce Hayes has been an influential part of the Colorado music scene for over 3 decades.  He helped define the modern day “jam band” genre, having collaborated on the early works of the String Cheese Incident and Acoustic Junction. He continues to explore and expand the horizons and possibilities of electro-acoustic multi-ethnicity. Hayes has a passion for acoustic instruments – both their sound and their heritage. Live, the instruments become as much the performer as Hayes, accompanied by an amplified percussive foot board of his own design. Click here to listen to "Bridge" written and performed by Bruce Hayes and Charlie Milo

Join us as we celebrate First Friday: TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART. Galleries and creative businesses in downtown’s Creative District will stay open later for artist demos, live music, Eclipse-themed treats and refreshments. Dress up is encouraged! Prize for best eclipse costume! Visit 5 or more galleries and redeem your palette card for an art mini or a pair of eclipse glasses! 18+ while supplies last.

Come out for the Final Karaoke Bingo Before the Summer at Tres Litros, Friday April 5th, 7-11pm Get ready for a night filled with fun, laughter, and music with our Karaoke Bingo! It's not your average bingo game; it's a unique twist where your favorite songs replace the traditional numbers. Sing along or cheer for your friends as they belt out popular tunes. Each song sung corresponds to a square on your bingo card. Cross out the squares and aim for a full house. It's a perfect blend of music and competition that guarantees an entertaining evening. So, gather your friends and join us for a night of karaoke bingo!  

*Equipment will be available to rent for free at this event, courtesy of Salida Mountain Sports.

Join us on Saturday April 6th, from 9am-2:15pm at the Salida SteamPlant at the Mountain Mama Summit, a day to inspire, connect and celebrate one another through this journey called parenting! Inspire ~ Connect ~ Celebrate Keynote Speaks for the event include Jacki Carr and Heather Barron. Breakout workshops on parenting and relationships with Renee Duricy and Carol Ann Soltz, partnering with We Are Chaffee Storytelling women  sharing stories of resilience. Registration for the event is $25, follow the link here to register! Many local organizations that support families will be hosting tables so you can learn more about their services. Booths will be located in the SteamPlant Annex. Lunch will be catered by Michelle Gapp with Kalamatapit Catering. Stay and meet others at the optional Social Hour, 2:30-3:30pm. There will be a cash bar and non-alcoholic drinks. This summit is brought to you by Chaffee County Public Health, City of Salida, Health Colorado, Chaffee County Department of Human Services, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center and the Salida Early Childhood Center.  

Saturday April 6th 12:30-1:30: Bike 101 1:30-3:30: Open Repair Hours Come check out the Chaffee Mobile Gear Library program on April 6 in partnership with Bikes2Better for a Community Bike Repair Clinic at Chisholm Park! This program includes bike maintenance 101, open stands, and mechanics from Absolute Bikes on site to help with minor issues. Bikes2Better will be on hand with bikes to donate to anyone who needs one! More information here.

REDISCOVERING COMMON GROUND – SALIDA April 10, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm FREE Join Colorado Mountain College in-person for Rediscovering Common Ground at the Salida Scout Hut. During this interactive event you will... Be reintroduced to your neighbors Dig into the importance of civics Hear from local veterans and community members working to become citizens Practice reflection, respectful discussion, active listening, and seeking solutions to priority challenges Hear from community leaders and students on their hopes for the future Heavy appetizers will be provided.

On Earth Day, April 22, the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) presents The History of Public Lands with Walt Dabney at 6pm at A Church in Salida. Dabney is the former National Park Service Superintendent and Texas Parks and Wildlife Director. Many use public lands for recreation and business, but don’t know how those lands came to be in the public domain. Dabney will present the origin story of public lands, how they fit into federal and state governments, why most public lands are in the West, and the economic value. The event also serves as GARNA’s Annual Member Celebration and the evening will kick off with a short presentation of successes from the past year. Tickets are free and light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is requested as space is limited. Visit GARNA.org or call 719-539-5106. About Walt Dabney: Walt Dabney graduated from Texas A&M (TAMU) in 1969 with a degree in Recreation and Park Management. He began his career with the National Park Service the summer of 1969 as a student trainee (ranger-Naturalist) at Old Faithful District of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.  He worked in numerous other National Parks, including time in Alaska and the Everglades and directly supervised the NPS Branch of Fire and Aviation Management at the National Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. He was selected to become the National Park Service Chief Ranger stationed in Washington D.C. and held that position for 5 1/2 years. Dabney began his permanent career with Texas Parks and Wildlife as the Director of State Parks in 1999 after having spent 30 years with the National Park Service. He helped bring significant organizational changes to the agency. After 43 years of park work, he retired in 2010. Dabney now lives in Buena Vista. Photo: Walt Dabney in Hovenweep National Monument, UT

This workshop aims to empower entrepreneurs with crucial knowledge needed for buying and selling a small business. Delve into the intricacies of the buyer and seller perspectives, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics at play. Explore the nuances between equity and asset purchases, unraveling the implications for your business strategy. The workshop will also shed light on common mistakes and best practices in the realm of mergers and acquisitions, providing invaluable insights to help navigate this complex terrain. Free! Register Here! Speaker(s): Nathan Lawrence is the founder of Principle Law, a boutique law firm providing modern and efficient legal support to startups, small businesses, and individuals. Attorney Nathan Lawrence formed the firm in January of 2020 on the idea that employing modern technologies and lean startup principles will allow the firm to service businesses more economically and efficiently than the traditional firms he practiced under for years. Nathan uses his years of experience as a business owner to help entrepreneurs use the law as a tool to realize their goals. His practice focuses on helping his clients to form and organize their businesses, protect their intellectual property, draft and implement business-to-business and consumer sales agreements, and litigate disputes.

Salida Council for the Arts co-hosts with Salida Arts & Culture another Creative Mixer on April 11th, from 5:00-6:30pm. Any artists or creatives working in all genres are encouraged to attend and meet like-minded people. This April exhibition features works by artist Melissa Getz, whose collection of sculptures and reliefs have a narrative feel that captures a sense of duality. Illustrative figures and creatures of loneliness and affliction live alongside of those charming and carefree. Bronzes, mixed media and found objects provide a light hearted and playful atmosphere for the viewer of all ages. Open to the public.

The Alliance's Chocolate Lover's Fantasy 2024 Benefit is finally here! This year's event will take place on Thursday, April 11th, from 5:30-8:00pm at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort Pavilion. There will be live music, appetizers, and LOTS of chocolate! For more information, please reach out to info@alliancechaffee.org. Purchase tickets for the event here! Join us for amazing chocolate creations by QT Cakes, Robin’s Salida, Rosy’s Donuts, Vino Salida, and Ark Valley High Rollers. Attendees will also enjoy savory appetizers and live music by the Sad Hands Trio. In addition to our awesome lineup of silent auction items, we will again be hosting a live auction and paddleraiser featuring Dan R. from Heart of the Rockies radio as our auctioneer! The Alliance works to empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through direct service, education, and social change. All profits from the Chocolate Lover’s Fantasy event directly benefit The Alliance’s programs and will help the nonprofit to expand services in 2024 to include free, one-on-one counseling for survivors, expanded support group options, forensic nurse exams for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and restorative justice practices to enhance healing and justice options for clients. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online by going to www.alliancechaffee.org and clicking on the Chocolate Lover’s registration button. Thank you to our generous sponsors including: Chaffee County Times and The Mountain Mail, Heart of the Rockies Radio, High Country Bank, Monarch Mountain Community Outreach, Altamont Landscaping, Pinon Real Estate, Sangre de Cristo Electric Association/Tri-State Generation, Scott Mountain Law, Su Casa! Furniture & Sleep Shop, Chipita Counseling Services, Collegiate Peaks Bank, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, High Side! Bar & Grill, and Ryan Cole. For more information, please reach out to info@alliancechaffee.org.

We welcome Taryn hosting Trivia Night Friday April 12th! This event will be a fundraiser for the Alliance.

Come out for free live music by Shallow Splat at Tres Litros Beer Co.

COMEDY: Sam Adams with Stephanie McHugh Friday, April 12 7:00 pm Tickets: $25.00 A great night of comedy is on-hand as headliner Sam Adams and opener Stephanie McHugh take to the SteamPlant stage! Sam Adams is a sports writer-turned-standup comedian. His entertaining, profanity-free comedy performances have earned him high praise from the onset, and in 2018 Sam’s popularity catapulted when the “True Color” clip from his 2017 Dry Bar Comedy special went viral. Stephanie McHugh’s journey with comedy began as a child when she learned the power of making people laugh. Eventually she began pursuing stand up comedy in her 30s, while also juggling being a stay at home mom with two small children.

Through an exhibit by Salida photographer Tim Brown and his mastery of wet plate silver collodin tintypes, the photographic collection is accompanied by the subject's corresponding story of heartache, betrayal and loss. The inspiration for "Broken" came from Brown's own experience with break up and the sense of loss and devastation it created. "Broken" was his way of processing the complex and at times overwhelming emotions brought on by divorce as well as a way to start catharsis and begin his journey of healing. Tickets: $5.00 Cash bar available.

Come out for free live music by Ol' Scratch at Tres Litros Beer Co.