Events & Virtual Events
April
April 3rd & 17th, May 8th & 22nd
Salida Winter & Spring Saturday Market-11 AM – 2 PM , at the Triangle Oasis, 8875 County Road
150, Salida,CO. Support local businesses in a wonderful community setting! The goal of the market is to bring people together at the farm, and what a better way to spend a joyful Saturday than with live music, fresh produce, ready-to-eat foods like burritos and baked goods, fresh local meat, CBD, jams, textiles, fresh flowers (when ready), and more! https://www.facebook.com/events/804936907040363
April 9th,23rd, 30th
Friday Night Bingo-The American legion will start having bingo. We will still follow covid
rules. We will start at 6pm selling packets and play will start at 7pm. American Legion Post 55
338 N. RAILROAD ST - Buena Vista,CO.
April 13th & 27th, May 11th & 25th
Trivia Night-at Soulcraft Brewing, 248 W. Rainbow Blvd (between G & H)
Salida, CO. 719.539.5428. 5th Trivia Night will start April 13th 6:00-8:00. Only 5 teams of
6 people can preregister for $10 per team. Limited seating will remain indoors for the public. Hit
me up with questions! -Amanda@soulcraftbeer.com
April 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual NAMI Family-to-Family is free, eight-session program for family, friends, and significant others of adults with a mental condition. Participants learn about communication, problem solving, treatment, recovery, and specific mental health conditions. The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own wellbeing. The evidence-based program is facilitated by trained family members who have a loved one with a mental health condition. For more information, or to register, please contact or call 970-823-4751.
April 24th
Logo Reveal Party & Community Appreciation Day-9:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Miner’s Pick Gift Shop- at the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum. Invites you to a LOGO REVEAL PARTY & COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY! Come help us celebrate our new name and enjoy getting out of the house ON US! IT’S A FREE DAY!!!!Play What’s In Your Backyard? with Fred Mark.
Bring a rock or item from your backyard (or something picked up locally) and see if Fred can identify it!
Meet local authors, artists, and rockhounds! SEE OUR NEW MERCHANDISE LINES—before the summer traffic arrives. FREE DOOR PRIZES! Free Admission—just bring a pic or screenshot of our ad in with you!
Please call to reserve your two-hour time slot and to get current COVID safety requirements.
(719) 486-1229. Limited number of guests each 2-hour slot. Special Guests Include: Fred Mark, Geologist & Historian Brian Busse, Gem Hunter & Prospector (from Prospectors TV Show)
Local authors: Tracy Beach, Diane Brotemarkle, Judilee Butler & GaGa Gabardi, Kathleen Fitzsimmons, Deb Oakley Artists: Marylou Felton, Lori Kostur, Joe Manly, Joel Tankersley
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum, 120 West 9th Street - Leadville,CO.
Check for updates at www.mininghalloffame.org/event
April 28 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Zoom: Prediabetes Can Be Reversed-Are you at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes? Prediabetes can be reversed! You may be able to start a FREE class through Chaffee County Public Health. Learn healthy habits so you can prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. Classes are on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 beginning Feb. 24th through June 9th. CALL (719) 530-2572 TO SIGN UP!
May 5th
Habitat for Humanity Virtual Volunteer Orientation-1:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Interested in volunteering with Habitat for Humanity? Join us for our Monthly Virtual Volunteer Orientation at 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm on the first Wednesday of every month! We also offer a New Volunteer Recruitment Day from 12 pm to 4 pm on the second Friday of every month at the Restore. To sign up email
May 5th
Responsible Liquor Service Classes-6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Responsible Liquor Service classes to help certify Chaffee County food & beverage business owners/ employees. Cost is $35. This course is a Colorado Liquor Enforcement approved responsible vendor training. Held at Poncha Springs Town Hall Space is limited to 20 per class Email: with questions
May 8th & 22nd
Salida Winter & Spring Saturday Market-11 AM – 2 PM , at the Triangle Oasis, 8875 County Road
150, Salida,CO. Support local businesses in a wonderful community setting! The goal of the market is to bring people together at the farm, and what a better way to spend a joyful Saturday than with live music, fresh produce, ready-to-eat foods like burritos and baked goods, fresh local meat, CBD, jams, textiles, fresh flowers (when ready), and more! https://www.facebook.com/events/804936907040363
May 11th
Introduction To Google Analytics-10:00 am - 11:00 am. Learn how to set up and start to use Google Analytics to understand how people engage with your website. This is a LIVE event and will not be recorded. Learn how to: • Set goals for your website • Set up Google Analytics and connect it to your website • Understand what types of reports are available in Google Analytics. Speaker(s): Led by Pamela Starr, one of Google’s professional national trainers, this is a can’t miss workshop for every small business owner. Co-Sponsor(s): Central Mountain SBDC, West Central SBDC and Northwest SBDC Click HERE to register!
May 21st
Salida Annual Golf Scramble-11:00 am - 2:30 pm. This golfing event requires preregistration and will cost $160 for a team of four, or $40 per person. Teams must have at least one player of the opposite sex. The fee includes the nine-hole round of golf, one mulligan each, food & drink, and a Starter Kit (includes towel, ball & tee) from Ryan Lynch with American Family Insurance. Golf carts are NOT INCLUDED and will be available on a first come first serve basis at the Pro Shop. Handcarts will also be available on a limited basis. The Salida Chamber invites you to preregister your team of four by calling (719) 539-2068 or emailing office@salidachamber.org.
Click HERE for more details!
July 10th
the 37th Mountain Mania Car Show- 9:00am to 3:00pm, A group of local car enthusiasts, the Arkansas Valley Car Club started this incredible car show on East Main Street and the tradition continues today, now powered by the Buena Vista Optimist Club. This event showcases some of the finest and most unique vehicles in all of Colorado! Car Show Details
Schedule
7:00 am Cars Check In
9:00 am Show begins with Color Guard
12:00 pm Ballots due
11:00 am - 2:30 pm Maynard Mills Blues Band performs
1:00 pm Car wrapping demo
2:30 pm Awards presentation
3:00 Show concludes