Salida Chamber Calendar

SALIDA, CO – QPR Suicide Prevention Training to be Offered in Salida- Free Community Education Event to Raise Awareness and Save Lives Suicide prevention starts with awareness, education, and action. In collaboration with Solvista Health, Chaffee County Public Health is offering a free QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training to equip community members with life-saving skills. The session will take place this Friday, March 28, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Touber Building (Tenderfoot Room), 448 E. 1st St., Salida. QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention program designed to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives through practical and proven intervention strategies. The 1.5-hour course is open to anyone ages 18 and up and will teach participants: ● How to recognize warning signs of suicide ● Facts vs. myths about suicide ● How to intervene using the QPR Gatekeeper approach This essential training empowers individuals—regardless of background—to make a difference in the life of someone struggling with suicidal thoughts. By learning to question, persuade, and refer, participants can help guide at-risk individuals toward the support they need. The training is free, but registration is required. A minimum of six participants is needed to hold the session. To sign up, contact Annie Ruiter at 719-221-0379 or email aruiter@chaffeecounty.org. Join us in making our community a safer, more compassionate place. Together, we can save lives.

March 29 | Doors at 6:30 pm and Showtime at 7:00 pm Salida SteamPlant Join the Salida Arts & Culture Department for a magical evening of singalongs, photo booths, and enchanting pre-show entertainment, all inspired by Wicked! Don’t forget to dress up as your favorite character from the Land of Oz – we highly encourage it! Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. (This film is rated PG with a run time of 160 minutes) Adult Admission – $10 12 and under – $8