Events
AVHR Open Skate and Bake Sale(0)
Chaffee County’s only roller derby league, The Ark Valley High Rollers, will be hosting their 2nd annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser to support and fund future bouts. It is an open skate and bake sale fundraiser at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. The fun kicks off at 1:00 PM at The Fairgrounds.
2012 Fitness Challenge(0)
Salida Recreation is proud to announce the improved and extended 2012 Fitness Challenge! In partnership with LiveWell Chaffee County, we are offering 2 months of free fitness classes and health and nutrition seminars during January and February. Join us each week to try a new workout, or learn a fresh perspective on staying healthy. Stop [...]
Josh Been Show to Benefit the Land Trust – December 17(0)
Local artist Joshua Been hosts grand opening show to benefit the Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas Salida – Join artist Joshua Been for the 3rd Annual Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas Benefit Show on December 17 from 6 to 9 pm at the new Virtuosity Gallery, 204 North F Street in downtown [...]
Land Trust Annual Event Features Adventurer Andrew Skurka – the Man Who Walked Across Alaska(0)
The Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas hosts their annual conservation program and fundraiser on November 17, from 5-9 pm at the Steam Plant. This year, the featured speaker is adventurer Andrew Skurka who walked, skied and packrafted nearly 4,700 miles across some of the wildest lands in North America. Both the National Geographical Society and Outside Magazine have named Skurka as “Adventurer of the Year” for his very long wilderness walks using the most minimal equipment. The event also features the 2011 Conservationist Award, a delicious light dinner by Michelle Gapp of Kalamatapit and a silent auction full of unique items like llama packing.
Land Trust to Lead Arkansas Hills Walk – October 29(0)
Salida – On October 29 from 9-11 am, join the Land Trust’s Executive Director, Andrew Mackie, on a casual hill walk to explore the Land Trust’s 2010 conservation easement near downtown Salida. The walk is the second event in the 2011 Protecting Land Series, sponsored by the Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas.
Walkers will explore the land included in the conservation easement, which is located just north of downtown Salida in the popular Arkansas Hills recreation area. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about conservation easements, why this project was attractive to the Land Trust, what other projects are planned for this area, and what other recreation projects the LTUA is working on in the Upper Arkansas Valley.
International Walk to School Day on October 5th(0)
LiveWell Chaffee County encourages kids, parents and community members to participate in International Walk to School Day on October 5th.
Salida Author Arlene Shovald to Sign Copies of new Dream Book – Saturday, August 27 from 1-4 pm at DragonFly Gifts in Salida(0)
“‘Let Your Dreams Be Your Doctor’ teaches the dreamer how to get the most information that is passed down during the night through the veil that separates the unconscious from the conscious” says Henry Hollenbaugh. This new book is the work of local author Arlene Shovald. She will be signing copies Saturday, August 27 at DragonFly Gifts from 1-4 pm.
LiveWell Chaffee County presents Salida Moves at USA Pro Cycling Challenge(0)
Salida Moves is a fun event and an opportunity for various businesses, interest groups, and residents of Chaffee County to show the country and world what we value: an active community.
Historic Cruiser Bicycle Ride Open to Everyone – Sunday, August 21(0)
Join AADA on Sunday, August 21 for the fun and easy Historic Salida Cruiser Tour – a casual bicycle ride around the sites and stories of Salida. Guided by local guidebook writer Nathan Ward, the cruiser ride is part of the Monarch Crest Crank event that raises funds for the Alliance Against Domestic Abuse. However, unlike the other rides in the Crest Crank, people of all ages and abilities will enjoy the Historic Salida Cruiser Tour. You don’t even have to be a mountain biker. Any bike will do.
High Rollers take it up a notch(0)
Tickets are now on sale for the Ark Valley High Rollers (AVHR) next home bout against the Pueblo Devil Derby Dollz on August 13th. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at Moonlight Pizza and Café Dawn in Salida and at Serendipity Yarn in Buena Vista for just ten dollars. A limited number of tickets will be [...]
Beer tasting to support FIBArk Friday night(1)
Come out Friday for a beer tasting at Bensons to support FIBArk! Unique craft beers, old favorites and an amazing menu. Don’t miss it.
Paddlefest, BV Pro Rodeo kick off boating season May 27 – 29 in BV(0)
CKS is hosting a weekend celebration to promote the beginning of the summer paddling season May 27-29th.
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