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.

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Come out for free live music by Sad Hands at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Come out for free live music by Chicken Wire Empire at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Join us for What’s Up Salida?!, a free networking event, which is open to the public! This event will take place Thursday, April 18, from 8:30-9:30am, at the Salida Community Center. Hear what is happening from: Downtown & Uptown businesses Elected Officials Chaffee County and the City of Salida The Heart of the Rockies Chamber, Salida – Chaffee County Q & A time and discussion opportunities. Coffee will be provided. Please bring your reusable mug!

Come out for free live music by Nate Cox at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Chaffee County Early Childhood Council is proud to announce this month's Conscious Discipline Virtual Parent Night event on Thursday, April 18th, from 7PM to 8PM.  The session will cover ""What to Do When Not Everyone (Adults) Are on the Same Page: How to manage parenting tools in an environment where there are multiple strategies - and they don't all line up!" Click HERE to register!  

April 19th The Mitguards with opening guests Rhonda Voo doors open at 6:30 tix $18 in advance.

Come out for free live music by Hogan & Moss at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Bring in your friends for a night full of fun! We can help you! Repair, Jump rings that keep coming apart, ear wires that are misshaped, tighten loose stones, add length to necklaces. Re-purpose, do you have missing earrings, turn the single into a necklace, or make an asymmetrical "match". Do you have something you love but never wear bring it in let's brain storm ideas. Re-Gift do you have a collection of jewelry that you never wear? Bring it in and see what your friends have and maybe you can trade! Just want to play and be creative, we will have bins of parts and pieces at deeply discounted prices. $15 Per person cover fee ("bring your own parts fee" waived this night only, welding repair fee waived) Happy Hour $6 glass of wine, $2 beers, $2 nonalcoholic beverages.

Come out for free live music by Hip Hop is Dead at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Come out for free live music by Josephine's Medicine at Tres Litros Beer Co.

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

When we all do our part, we keep forest healthy, protect our parks, keep wildlife strong and ensure everyone is welcomed to enjoy these remarkable places together. Join the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) and the Salida Regional Library for a three-part naturalist education series to train the public on how to be effective naturalists and stewards of our public lands. Come join us to learn! Each program is stand alone, so attend one, or attend all. The program meets at 5:30pm at the Library in the Tolkien Room. The program is free but limited to 30 people. Registration is open for the April 24 program.  April 24 Ten Essentials and Trip Preparedness, May 23 – Navigation (registration opens April 23) For information and to sign up, click here!

Salida Mountain Trails Spring Kickoff, on Thursday, May 2nd, from 5-8pm at Soulcraft Beer Company. Join us for a casual kickoff to trail season! Renew your membership, pick up fresh SMT swag, and celebrate Salida's trails! Bring your friends, and meet new ones. Door prizes: You could win cool stuff just by showing up! This event is free and open to the public.

Come out for Trivia Night at Tres Litros Beer Co! Come dressed in Western Wear!

Thursday, April 25th Doors at 7:00 SOLD OUT! Four of Scotland's finest traditional musicians at the top of their game, they comprise one of the hottest live tickets on the traditional Scottish music scene today. Click here to get your tickets in advance Mighty Squirrel Productions.

Mindfulness hour Fridays- a monthly Dharma talk & Meditation April 26th & May 31st 5-6 p.m

Come out for free live music by At The Watertower at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Racers will be taking over S Mountain! https://salidaenduro.com/events

We're tagging alongside the Salida Enduro 1-Day Combined Awards and Afterparty to host a get-together for friends and family who have supported us through these last two-and-a-half decades! Join us for some cake, snag a free 25th Anniversary AB pint glass, and enjoy a beer coupon from our neighbors at Highside Bar and Grill (limited availability). Live music from The Beloved Invaders. Stop by, say hi and share some memories with us - we hope to see you there! When: Saturday, April 27th 6-8pm Where: Inside Absolute Bikes, with festivities migrating onto the High Side Bar & Grill Patio

Come out for free live music by The Skinny at Tres Litros Beer Co.

Open Mic at A Church

Come out for free live music by Patrick Dethlefs & Jess Parsons at Tres Litros Beer Co.

The Chaffee County Community Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 Community Summit for nonprofit professionals and community leaders on April 30 at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. This year's theme is Building Bridges - Strengthening Community Connections. This full day event includes sessions on a variety of topics critical to nonprofit success such as fundraising, nonprofit management, setting your board up for success, volunteer engagement and more. Keynote Speaker, Denise Ackert, will lead us through sessions that will challenge us to increase our community impact. In the afternoon, we will welcome panels from local business owners and funders to explore creating strong partnerships and aligning funder priorities. Visit our website for the full agenda and register today: https://www.chaffeecommunity.org/summit.

Come out for Queer Happy Hour at Tres Litros Beer Co!

Join Salida Mountain Trails and Soulcraft Brewing on Thursday, May 2nd for their Spring Kickoff Party from 5-8pm.  Renew your membership, pick up fresh SMT swag, and celebrate Salida's trails! Bring your friends, and meet new ones. Door prizes: You could win cool stuff just by showing up! This event is FREE and open to the public.

Join us for First Friday Luau Night! Galleries and creative businesses in downtown Salida’s historic downtown stay open late. From painting to sculpture, ceramics, photography, plein air, jewelry, and more, drop into one of Salida’s twenty+ art galleries and creative businesses.  

Under the animated direction of Linda Taylor, the chorus will perform a wide variety of music that reflects the theme of making space for opportunities in our busy lives: allowing ourselves to make U-turns when things don’t work out, being brave enough to embrace the unknown and loving life enough to explore the mysteries before us. The show will feature guest instrumentalists: Oso Blanco, drums; Yufen Chou, violin; Kathleen Chiras, electric bass; and Brenda Covert, flute Performances:  Friday, May 3, 7:00pm, Clearview Community Church, Buena Vista Saturday, May 4, 7:00pm and Sunday, May 5, 3:00pm, SteamPlant Event Center, Salida Please join us for our spring concert series. The Noteables’ productions are so much more than concerts, including theater, humor and audience participation. Don’t be shy. You’ll love them! This is an opportunity to Make Space For Life To Live! Suggested donation is $15 to help pay for the cost of music and publicity. For more information, call Linda Taylor, 719 539-2428. Tax deductible contributions are appreciated. Visit www.salidasings.org

Come out for FREE live music with Groovespeak at Tres Litros

Save May 4 as the date for the 2024 E-Waste Event at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds! Thank you to our sponsors of this event: City of Salida, Collegiate Peaks Bank, a division of Glacier Bankcorp Inc., Chaffee County, and  Lifestream Water Systems .  

Come on down for deals and special events all day long!

Attention all Jedi, Sith, and galactic enthusiasts! Salida Regional Library is thrilled to announce the "May The Fourth Be With You Film Festival" at 2 pm on May 4th at High Side Bar & Grill. This year, we ask individuals, businesses, and organizations to create their own TikTok or YouTube Star Wars 15-60 second training video showcasing their unique work or home galaxy. Competing for the title of the galaxy's best with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies is a great way to connect with the community and get your message out. Examples from last year. Light Saber Hacks, Equal Representation Whether you're a Padawan mastering the Force or a seasoned Jedi Knight, this is a chance to share your message with our community using a Star Wars twist. Even if you don't make a film, gather your droids and join us to watch the film submissions, make fun crafts, get temporary tattoos, and hang out at High Side! May the Force guide you to victory!

Come out for FREE live music with Big Horn with Fuzzy Nuggets & A Butter Way at Tres Litros

Under the animated direction of Linda Taylor, the chorus will perform a wide variety of music that reflects the theme of making space for opportunities in our busy lives: allowing ourselves to make U-turns when things don’t work out, being brave enough to embrace the unknown and loving life enough to explore the mysteries before us. The show will feature guest instrumentalists: Oso Blanco, drums; Yufen Chou, violin; Kathleen Chiras, electric bass; and Brenda Covert, flute Performances:  Friday, May 3, 7:00pm, Clearview Community Church, Buena Vista Saturday, May 4, 7:00pm and Sunday, May 5, 3:00pm, SteamPlant Event Center, Salida Please join us for our spring concert series. The Noteables’ productions are so much more than concerts, including theater, humor and audience participation. Don’t be shy. You’ll love them! This is an opportunity to Make Space For Life To Live! Suggested donation is $15 to help pay for the cost of music and publicity. For more information, call Linda Taylor, 719 539-2428. Tax deductible contributions are appreciated. Visit www.salidasings.org

On Sunday, May 5th, 2024, Cinco de Mayo, Bradfield/Ramsey Real Estate Team with Kellar Williams will be hosting a Red Day Food Drive at Tres Litros Beer Co. from 4-7pm. Bring five pounds of food in exchange for a token to receive a free beer or taco! The donated food will be going to The Grainery. Peak to Peak Pickleball will also be supporting this event.

¡Radio Free Bassanda! is performing at A Church, on Sunday May 5th. A Church is located on 419 D. Street Salida, CO Doors open 6:30 Music 7:00 Globally renowned ¡Radio Free Bassanda! returns to the Arkansas Valley! They bring their eclectic mix of exotic Eastern rhythms and dizzying melodic frenzy. Music from Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Macedonian, Persia, Armenia, North Africa, and Medieval Spain, all delivered with RFB’s trademark take-no-prisoners approach. ¡Radio Free Bassanda! presents a wide-and wild repertoire and range of instrumentation to their performances. Their use of both Eastern and Western instruments affords them a broad timbral palette with which to weave their sound landscape. Energetic and complex rhythms challenge the mind, ear and feet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5asVYrTT00  (a brief and wonderful intro to RFB) Event Website: www.facebook.com/ClarkProductions Venue Website:www.achurchsalida.org Advance Ticket Sales ¡Radio Free Bassanda! | ACHURCH achurchsalida.org) $25 in adv $30 at door