Salida Chamber Calendar

 Envision Chaffee County invites the public to attend the next Chaffee Recreation Taskforce meeting to join a discussion about public lands management for the coming tourism season.  The online meeting takes place Tuesday, April 1, from 3-4:30 p.m. Contact info@envisionchaffeecounty.org to get attendance information.  Meeting bi-monthly and open to the public, the task force connects diverse stakeholders to work together under the Chaffee County Outdoor Recreation Management Plan to manage visitation for a healthy environment, excellent experiences and local economic benefit.   The meeting will address heightened concern about how federal staffing cuts might impact local public lands. Federal agencies manage about 80 percent of the lands in Chaffee County, which are vital to quality of life and the local economy as they are the place to go for hiking, biking, wildlife watching and many other outdoor activities.   Taskforce meeting participants will learn about developing federal agency needs, potential funding gaps and coming volunteer opportunities.

In 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received over one half million reports of online enticement, a 300% increase over 2023. This can include explicit images of minors, and sextortion, which can lead to cyber bullying and child sex trafficking.  “It can occur anywhere,” said noted author and anti-human trafficking advocate John DiGirolamo.  “No state, no town, no neighborhood can be considered protected against or safe from predators of children.” DiGirolamo will be the featured speaker at “Inside the Mind of a Predator,” a parent awareness training at the Buena Vista High School on Thursday, April 3rd, at 6 pm in the BVHS Flex Classroom. Sponsored by Bringing Our Valley Hope (BVHope), an anti-human trafficking organization in Colorado’s central valley, the presentation will include real examples of predator tactics used to exploit children; tips to keep children safe online, particularly with social media; sextortion and human trafficking fed by pornography; how persons become trapped and can’t leave; and the myths vs. the facts.

Join a CDT Gateway Community Ambassador from Salida for a guided snowshoe adventure near the Continental Divide on Saturday, March 8 at 9 AM! Participants will meet their guide at the Waterdog Lakes Trailhead at 9:00 AM for a 9:30 AM departure. The snowshoe will head up the trail for 1.5-2 miles towards the Continental Divide. The hike will be 4-5 miles maximum. This event is designed for people with some familiarity using snowshoes, or who are able to hike 4+ miles at a time. Please do not bring other types of equipment (e.g. skis). Snowshoes will be available to borrow, courtesy of Salida Mountain Sports. Please note that the CDTC program leader is AIARE 1 and Wilderness First Responder certified. Remember to dress warm, bring sunglasses, water, and a snack if needed. Please do not bring your pet to the program. Always prepare for changing weather conditions in the mountains! Carpooling to the event location is encouraged. Please register for the event and request to borrow equipment, if applicable, at this link. All participants must register themselves individually. Registration will close 1 week prior to the event date. Email CDT Salida Ambassador Justice Wise at jwiseabq@gmail.com with any questions! Thank you to Salida Mountain Sports for supporting this event! Date March 8, 2025Time @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm America/DenverVenue at Waterdog LakesLocation in CO,Venue Google Map Link + Google MapVenue Website View Venue WebsiteOrganizer by Justice WiseOrganizer Email jwiseabq@gmail.comPrice FreeCategory | Public Event Tags |Gateway Communities Salida Snowshoe Website View Events Website

Join a CDT Gateway Community Ambassador from Salida for a cross country skiing adventure near the Continental Divide on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM! Participants will meet their guide at the Silver Creek Trail 9:00 AM for a 9:30 AM departure. The cross country skiing will head up the trail for 2-3 miles towards the Continental Divide. The trip will be 4-6 miles maximum. This event is designed for people with some familiarity using cross country skis, or who are able to ski 4+ miles at a time. Please do not bring other types of equipment (e.g. snowshoes). Cross country skis will be available to borrow, courtesy of Salida Mountain Sports. Please note that the CDTC program leader is AIARE 1 and Wilderness First Responder certified. Remember to dress warm, bring sunglasses, water, and a snack if needed. Please do not bring your pet to the program. Always prepare for changing weather conditions in the mountains! Carpooling to the event location is encouraged. Please register for the event and request to borrow equipment, if applicable, at this link. All participants must register themselves individually. Registration will close 1 week prior to the event date. Email CDT Salida Ambassador Justice Wise at jwiseabq@gmail.com with any questions! Thank you to Salida Mountain Sports for supporting this event! Date April 5, 2025Time @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm America/DenverVenue at Silver Creek TrailLocation in United States,Venue Google Map Link + Google MapVenue Website View Venue WebsiteOrganizer by Justice WiseOrganizer Email jwiseabq@gmail.comPrice FreeCategory | Public Event Tags |Cross country ski Gateway Communities Salida Website View Events Website

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The City of Salida Arts & Culture and Salida Council for the Arts presents monthly Creative Mixers! Join us at the Steam Plant each month as Salida Arts & Culture presents the monthly art exhibit in the Paquette Gallery and the Salida Council for the Arts hosts a reception and chance to meet other art supporters. Meet the artists, hear about the exhibit, network, and participate in the Soapbox tradition- where artists and organizations can make announcements about upcoming events, shows, and programs. From visual art, dance, music, theatre, and more, discover ways to get involved in Salida's vibrant arts scene! Enjoy live music and light refreshments. A cash bar is available. This event is free and open to the public. The dates for the 2025 Creative Mixers are Feb 6, March 5, April 10, May 1, June 12, July 10, August 7, September 5, October 9, November 13, and December 11. Follow Salida Creative District and/or Salida Council for the Arts on social media for updates.

Join us to learn about heritage apple tree growing in Colorado and a chance to win one of 10 FREE heritage apple trees for your home or business.  Details at https://greendrinks.org/salida

Join GARNA at Elevation Beer Co. on April 16, 2025, for a special Stewardship Night benefiting GARNA. Celebrating the limited-edition release of First Cast IPA while supporting local conservation efforts. Over $800 in prizes awarded throughout the night! Social Hour (4–6 PM) - Learn about GARNA and their incredible work in the valley. - Purchase a First Cast IPA pint for a chance to win prizes—giveaways drawn every half hour from 4:30–5:30 PM. Trivia (6–8 PM) - Stewardship-themed trivia with three full rounds plus two mini rounds. Prizes for winners!  

Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) is hosting a one-night-only concert and psychedelic light show featuring local legends, Roundhouse Assembly! Event proceeds will benefit SMT and the nonprofit’s mission to create and maintain trails, steward public lands, and promote a vibrant trail community. “We’re grateful for Roundhouse Assembly's generosity in organizing this far-out fundraiser,” said Jon Terbush, Director of Salida Mountain Trails. “The band puts on unbelievable performances. If you dig good tunes and Salida’s trails, you don’t want to miss this show.” The concert will take place Saturday, April 19, at the SteamPlant. In addition to the music, the event will feature an "ecstatic dance light show" courtesy of Lane Willson. Dancing is not only allowed, but encouraged. This event will coincide with Bicycle Day, a fitting holiday for a community full of bicyclists and Deadheads. Roundhouse Assembly is a Salida-based band whose influences include Grateful Dead, The Band, and the Allman Brothers Band. Roundhouse's sets showcase the ensemble’s passion for improvisational jams and vocal harmonies that get the dance floor shaking. "Please join us for a Bicycle Day celebration to raise funds for our amazing trail system,” said Aaron Robbins, of Roundhouse Assembly. “Whoa-oh, what I want to know, will you come with me?" Tickets cost $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. Tickets are available at salidamountaintrails.org Date: Saturday April 19 Time: Doors Open 6pm; Show 7-10pm Ticket price: $25 advance, $30 at the door

The City of Salida invites residents, business owners, developers, and other stakeholders to a public meeting introducing the consolidated draft Land Use Code and new draft Zoning Map on Tuesday, April 22nd from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the SteamPlant Event Center. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Salida has not undergone a comprehensive rewrite of its Land Use Code in nearly 15 years.  The community has obviously seen significant changes since then, and it is time for an update. The draft Land Use Code and Zoning Map are built on the foundation of the Future Land Use Mapping process completed in 2022 and 2023. Together, they implement key elements of Salida’s Comprehensive Plan, shaping how the community will grow and develop in the years to come—guiding both opportunities and limitations. “This is just the beginning of the next chapter of public feedback,” said Bill Almquist, Director of Community Development for the City of Salida. “We want the community to understand what’s proposed, why it matters, and how to stay engaged.” Meeting Highlights: Overview of the consolidated draft Land Use Code and proposed Zoning Map Explanation of how the documents align with Salida’s Comprehensive Plan Opportunity for Q&A and initial public input Details on upcoming opportunities for more detailed feedback Recording of the presentation will be available on the City’s website after the event The final draft is expected to move forward for Planning Commission and City Council consideration later this summer. Public input will continue to play a critical role throughout that process. The draft Land Use Code and proposed Zoning Map will be available on the website prior to the meeting at: www.cityofsalida.com/commdev