Salida Chamber Calendar

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

Tickets: Free Appalachian Folk music at its finest! Join the jam or just sit back and tap your foot!

$9 This Month’s Film: Yesterday Yesterday, everyone knew The Beatles. Today, only Jack remembers their songs.

Teen Halloween Night at A Church

Tickets: Free We are hosting an adults only Halloween costume party! Costumes, games, and drink specials will be popping out of the shadows! Live music with Roundhouse Assembly!

Monarch Mountain OPENING DAY

Kids Yoga at Yoga Olas  

Hallmark Ranch Alpacas Open Ranch Day, Saturday Nov 2nd, 10:00am –3:00pmHallmark Ranch Alpacas in Salida, CO is hosting their 3rd Annual Open Ranch Day, Saturday November 2nd, 10:00am –3:00pm. You are invited to come out, meet the alpacas in person and learn about these curious, intelligent animals in an up-close, safe environment. This is a FREE event --A fun activity for kids and adults! The ranch store will be open to shop a selection of yarn, roving, alpaca-related items and unique gift ideas. You’ll also meet the newest addition to the Hallmark Ranch alpaca family –6-week old, little baby Lulu. Plus -a spinning demonstration by a local fiber artist using alpaca fleece! Light refreshments will be served and there will be a free take home gift for kids (while supply lasts). Hallmark Ranch Alpacas is located at 9518 State Hwy 291 in Salida. Directions and more information can be found at: www.hallmarkranchalpacas.com.

CCC 2019 Annual Event - Chaffee County Fairgrounds

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!

Community Planning for Economic Recovery Class

November Creative Mixer at the SteamPlant

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival. The tour will soon visit Salida Nov. 14, Buena Vista Nov. 15, and Leadville Nov. 16 with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.Each night will have a completely unique line up. A Mountainfilm presenter will guide the audience through the program providing insight on the films, filmmakers and subjects.The show kicks off at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets for Mountainfilm on Tour in all three locations are on sale now at the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) office, 209 E 3rd Street Salida, or can be purchased online at garna.org. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at each venue, but are likely to sell out beforehand. The cost for each show is $12-$20 per adult and $5 per child. Mountainfilm on Tour in the Upper Arkansas Valley is hosted by GARNA and Central Colorado Conservancy in partnership with BV Storage, Moonlight Pizza, Salida Mountain Sports, Ivy Ballroom, FREIGHT, and A Church.

Ski Swap

Tickets: Free Come celebrate our third anniversary with us! We’ll have food and drink specials, a special beer release, and the first 50 people receive a “Soulpass” .  The River Arkansas and Bonnie Culpepper will be providing the entertainment!!!! 3rd Anniversary Party w/The River Arkansas

Monarch's Kid's Kick Off

WORD: Poetry Live

Free Social Media for Business Training Event

Master Plan Meeting details

Salida Circus in Slovenia  

Colorado FAMLI program - Press Release

Get to know Good Business  - Press Release  

Salida Soup

Workshop and Lunch at Arkansas Valley Physical Therapy

FILM: Amazing Grace

 Salida’s Next Last Waltz

50% off Sale, click link for details.

Holiday Round Up

Salida’s Next Last Waltz

Salida’s Next Last Waltz

https://www.waldenchambermusic.org/

Quick Comics with Kat Sanford - Salida Council for the Arts

The Noteables and You’ve Got Male Winter Concert Friday, December 6, 7:30PM - Clearview Community Church, 457 Rodeo Road, Buena Vista Saturday, December 7, 7:30PM Grace Church, 1320D Street, Salida Sunday, December 8, 3:00PM SteamPlant Event Center, Salida

Winter Market at the Salida Scout Hut

Book Signing by Steve Chapman at the Salida Museum