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Salida Chamber Calendar


Central Mountain SBDC Workshop: Finance Sense: Creating and Sticking to Your Business Budget

Virtual

What You'll Learn: Join us for an in-depth workshop designed to equip business owners and financial managers with the essential skills to create, implement, and maintain effective budgets. "Finance Sense: Deep Dive into Creating + Sticking to a Budget for Businesses" will guide participants through the process of developing comprehensive budgets tailored to their unique business needs. Attendees will learn practical strategies for forecasting, allocating resources, and monitoring financial performance. Additionally, the workshop will cover techniques for overcoming common budgeting challenges and ensuring long-term adherence to budgetary plans. Enhance your financial acumen and drive your business toward sustainable growth with expert insights and hands-on exercises. REGISTER HERE! Presented by Candace Bryans, Budget Analyst and Entrepreneur: Candace is a former chemistry and biology educator and was most recently an owner and the creator of The Cellar on Railroad Wine & Tapas concept. After selling The Cellar on Railroad this summer, she purchased the bvcowork in Buena Vista, Colorado, and launched her own consulting company, CB Wine Consulting. She is currently a Budget Analyst for CDHS, a Certified Sommelier, and the Treasurer for the Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado.  Candace has a Master’s in Education and an MBA in Finance from the University of Central Arkansas.  When she’s not training for ultra-marathons, Candace enjoys spending time with her husband Grant, and their two Weimaraners - Jasper and Althea. She also enjoys working with new business owners and entrepreneurs to develop solid business plans and pro forma financial statements.

Youth Outreach Drop-In Event at the Fun Street Family Arcade

Fun Street Family Arcade 243 F Street, Salida, CO, United States

Join the Chaffee County Family Youth Initiatives program for a fun evening at the Fun Street Family Arcade on October 23rd, from 4:30-7pm. Pizza, snacks, drinks, and quarters for games will be provided! This evening is made possible by the Rural Collaboration grant that Chaffee receives provides funding for monthly drop-in events like this one which focuses on promoting youth housing stability. The goal is to connect youth experiencing housing instability to resources that Chaffee County has available. 

Build-a-Bouquet Class Series offered by Phytology Flowers (Pumpkin Floral Arrangements)

Learn how to decorate for the holidays or make a beautiful gift! Build-a Bouquet Classes are offered by Phytology Flowers on October 24 (Pumpkin Floral Arrangements), November 15 (Fall Floral Centerpiece), and December 5 (Wreath Making Class). All classes will be in the evening around 6-8pm at Salida Garden Supply. Click HERE to see the details!

Interlaken Post-Fire Restoration Workday #2

Interlaken Post-Fire Restoration Workday #2 Friday, October 25. 9am-2:30pm Volunteer to help prevent further erosion in the area affected by the Interlaken Fire in June. Join GARNA, the Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative, and partners to create natural barriers with rocks and felled trees to slow the velocity and mass of sediment flowing down drainages into Twin Lakes.  More details and sign up to join at https://tinyurl.com/2cyb9khe

Community Sewing Circle at A Church

A Church

Community Sewing Circle come work on projects, start new projects and learn from creative experts. All are welcome! Kids are encouraged to learn a fun and timeless art from. Refreshments provided feel free to bring snacks to share. For more information contact Molly at mbischoff@chaffeecounty.org

FLOATING PUMPKIN PATCH at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center

Salida Aquatic Center

FLOATING PUMPKIN PATCH on OCTOBER 25 from 5-7pm at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center! Halloween fun in the pool - pick a pumpkin to take home, arts & crafts in the lobby, and enjoy refreshments with the whole family!

Foodshed Alliance Farmers Market in Salida

Considered one of Colorado’s most breathtaking regions, the Arkansas River Valley is home to expansive ranches and farmland. With its abundant resources, fresh water and mild climate, Foodshed Alliance’s earliest founders recognized the valley’s potential for supporting a local food economy. Experience the Arkansas River Valley and its local food systems at a Foodshed Alliance Farmers Market. With two locations - Buena Vista and Salida - Foodshed Alliance Farmers Markets showcase and complement some of Chaffee County’s most vibrant communities. Both farmers markets begin on Saturday June 1st 2024. The Buena Vista farmers market is held at Columbine Park (51 Linderman Avenue) from 9 am - 1 pm on Saturdays June 1st thru October 5th. The Salida farmers market is held at Alpine Park (404 E Street) from 8 am - 12 pm on Saturdays June 1st thru October 26th. Apply to be a vendor online or call us at 913-904-8207.

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.

Shedfest!

Alpine Park

This years annual Shedfest will be Saturday October 26th from 9 am - 1 pm at Alpine Park in Salida. Come help us celebrate the last farmers market of the season and join us in commemorating our vendors and the harvest season with fun activities and performances from the Salida Circus and the Salida High School Marching Band! Sign up for our pie baking contest and/or chili cook off contest (sign up by emailing info@foodshedalliance.com) judged by the Salida fire department! This years event will be a fundraiser for the Foodshed Alliance. The event is free to the public with the option to purchase a Super Shedfest Supporter Ticket ($50) that gets you a farmers market tote bag, a hand crafted bowl from the Maverick Potter or Silo Studio, a serving of chili and a serving of freshly pressed hot apple cider at Shedfest, and 2 raffle tickets for the in-person raffle at Shedfest! All proceeds will go to the Foodshed Alliance. There will also be freshly pressed apple cider, a costume parade for children and more. We hope to see you there!