2010-03-04T15:39:48-07:00 Salida ArtWorks would like to invite everyone -- from business people to patrons -- to its monthly Creative Mixer, a social gathering that allows musicians, performers, artists, writers, dancers and additional artisans to meet and greet each other and those who enjoy and support Salida's art scene. A cash bar will be available, and refreshments will be served. ArtWorks provides resources and programs designed to nurture artistic expression and broaden participation in the arts. 2010-03-11T19:30:00-07:00 465 2010-03-11T17:30:00-07:00 2010-03-04T15:40:56-07:00 http://www.salidaartworks.org 187 3

Sacket at G Streets

US 2010-03-04T15:40:56-07:00 187 38.537577 Salida -105.9917289 81201 CO G St & W Sackett Ave 2010-03-04T15:41:15-07:00 2 2010-03-04T15:28:47-07:00 Renowned and award-winning poet Aaron A. Abeyta will conduct a poetry-writing seminar, sponsored by ArtWorks, on Saturday, March 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salida Regional Library, 405 E Street. Cost is $25 and limited to 20 students. For info and reservations, email: poetryworkshops@gmail.com. Salida ArtWorks (www.salidaartworks.org) is a nonprofit organization devoted to building awareness of and providing support to both professional artists and students – all of whom represent various mediums -- through ongoing promotional, educational and showcase opportunities, in local, regional and national venues. Salida is located in central Colorado and is recognized as being one of the best big small-town art communities in the state. 2010-03-13T16:00:00-07:00 464 2010-03-13T13:00:00-07:00 2010-03-04T15:28:47-07:00 http://www.salidaartworks.org 17 1

405 E St, Salida CO 81201

US 2009-05-19T21:33:12-06:00 The library is open Monday-Friday 9:00-8:30, Saturday 9:00-5:30 and Sunday 1:00-5:00. 17 38.5330505 Salida -105.9932126 81201 CO 405 E St 719-539-4826 2009-05-19T21:35:59-06:00 http://www.salidalibrary.org/ 2 2010-03-06T15:41:48-07:00 This fun and food-filled evening is a joint fundraising event for Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity and the Buena Vista Habitat Missions trip build in New Mexico. The event is FREE, and donations are strongly encouraged. A lasagna dinner begins at 6 p.m., followed by a theater-melodrama and sing-a-long at 7 p.m. The church is located at 217 Crossman, Buena Vista. For more information, call Kim Brenner at CCHfH at 395-0482. 2010-03-13T20:30:00-07:00 466 2010-03-13T18:00:00-07:00 2010-03-06T15:41:48-07:00 28 1

217 Crossman Ave, Buena Vista CO 81211

US 2009-05-25T07:45:13-06:00 28 38.8468971 Buena Vista -106.1369962 81211 CO 217 Crossman Ave 719-395-2544 2009-05-25T07:46:25-06:00 2 2010-03-04T15:03:02-07:00 Award-winning poet Aaron A. Abeyta will headline the first in a new series of groundbreaking cultural events presented by Salida ArtWorks. Titled “Poetry At The Plant,” the first of a three-part series, which will be held now through May, will feature readings by locally and nationally prominent poets in a relaxed setting within the Paquette Gallery in Salida’s Steam Plant Event Center at 7 p.m. on March 13. Aaron A. Abeyta, winner of both the American Book Award and Colorado Book Award for his poetry collection “Colcha,” will read and discuss his works. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. There will be a cash bar. An "Open Microphone” will follow Abeyta’s performance, allowing wordsmiths to recite up to two works of poetry. Interested persons can sign up at 6:30 p.m. for the open microphone recital. The stage will be available to the first 10 who sign up, Salida ArtWorks (www.salidaartworks.org) is a nonprofit organization devoted to building awareness of and providing support to both professional artists and students – all of whom represent various mediums -- through ongoing promotional, educational and showcase opportunities, in local, regional and national venues. 2010-03-13T20:00:00-07:00 463 2010-03-13T19:00:00-07:00 2010-03-04T15:31:47-07:00 http://www.salidaartworks.org 186 7

Sacket at G Streets

US 2010-03-04T15:03:02-07:00 poetryworkshops@gmail.com 186 38.5347193 Salida -105.9989022 81201 CO 2010-03-04T15:04:56-07:00 http://www.artworks.org 2 2010-02-08T15:03:03-07:00 Enjoy the sublime music of Mozart and Dvorak, and discover Kenji Bunch’s contemporary sound, performed by the Walden Chamber Music Society with Bing Wang, violinist, Barbara Sudweeks, violist, both from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Camilla Bonzo, cellist and Jo Boatright, pianist. They will present Mozart's "Piano Quartet in e flat, K.493", Kenji Bunch’s "Suite for viola and piano" (1998), and Dvorak's "Piano Quartet No.2 in E flat, Op. 87". A great afternoon at the concert with two of the most beloved classical composers and a modern twist! There will be an informance at 2:00pm. Tickets ($15/adult; $8/student) are available at the SteamPlant Theaterand at the Salida and Buena Vista Chambers of Commerce, as well as at the door prior to the concert. For more information contact Marie at (719) 395-2097 or visit www.waldenchambermusic.org   2010-03-14T17:00:00-06:00 451 2010-03-14T15:00:00-06:00 2010-02-16T14:53:24-07:00 http://www.waldenchambermusic.org 179 2

220 W Sackett Avenue

US 2010-02-08T15:03:03-07:00 179 38.8826265 Salida -106.2051484 81211 CO same 719 530-0933 2010-02-08T15:05:52-07:00 http://www.info@steamplant.org 2 2010-02-26T10:32:45-07:00 Veronica String Quartet. Concert, 3 p.m., March 28 at the SteamPlant Theater, 220 Sackett Ave., Salida, CO, performing music of Mozart, Dvorak and early 20th Century American composer Amy Beach. The VSQ formed in Moscow in 1989 with Veronika Afanassieva, violin; Karine Garibova, violin and Ekaterina Dobrotvorskaia, viola and now include Mary Artmann, cello. They have toured to wide acclaim in Russia, Europe, Australia, Middle East and U.S. and currently serve as artists-in-residence at Colo. State Univ., Pueblo. Visit www.veronikastringquartet.com. This is their first appearance in Salida. Tickets ($15) at the door, or in advance at the SteamPlant box office (719-530-0933), or call Earle at 719-539-6153. Co-sponsored by Friends of the SteamPlant. 2010-03-28T17:00:00-06:00 461 2010-03-28T15:00:00-06:00 2010-02-26T10:32:45-07:00 http://www.veronikastringquartet.com 185 1

220 Sackett Ave.

US 2010-02-26T10:32:45-07:00 185 38.537861 Salida -105.991802 81201 CO 220 Sackett Ave 2010-02-26T10:33:26-07:00 2 2010-02-05T09:35:19-07:00 448 2010-04-07T00:00:00-06:00 2010-02-05T09:37:09-07:00 177 2

2010-02-05T09:37:09-07:00 177 2010-02-05T09:37:22-07:00 2 2010-02-05T09:45:34-07:00 449 2010-04-08T00:00:00-06:00 2010-02-05T09:45:34-07:00 177 1

2010-02-05T09:37:09-07:00 177 2010-02-05T09:37:22-07:00 2 2010-01-27T12:11:28-07:00 Breakfast to honor 36 Club members from BV and Salida who demonstrate sound character, leadership, and willingness to serve others and the community. Youth are chosen for achievements in the areas of home and family, moral character, community, school, Club service and life goals. These elementary and middle school students epitomize the Boys and Girls Club of America philosophy which is to help members realize their potential to become productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Homemade breakfast of egg casseroles, sausage, pancakes, juice, hot beverages. Youth of the Year awarded and guest speaker. Seats are limited, but if interested in attending, contact Karen at 395-8949 or karend6@amigo.net. 2010-04-09T08:30:00-06:00 431 2010-04-09T06:30:00-06:00 2010-01-27T12:11:28-07:00 http://www.bgcchaffee.org 172 1

US 2010-01-27T12:11:27-07:00 bgccc@live.com 172 38.531338 Salida -105.9924819 81201 CO 340 E. 5th St. 719-539-9500 2010-01-27T12:13:06-07:00 http://www.bgcchaffee.org 2 2009-12-22T06:49:02-07:00 Strawbale homebuilder Greg Walter will provide an introduction to the world of Strawbale homes offering an overview of the main issues to be considered to build or have built a Strawbale home. The day will include an introduction and primer to building with Strawbale including a tour of homes. Topics discussed will include: -History of Strawbale construction -Debunking the myths: What about the big bad wolf?? -Why build Strawbale: Carbon footprint and embodied energy -Insurance and financing. -Cost of Construction -Building codes and engineering. -Resources: Books, handouts, websites. -The Artistry of Strawbale and some of its limitations. Contact Greg Walter at 719-221-8506 for more information. <strong>About the Strawbale Cottage</strong> From the beginning it has been Our Intention to build ecologically friendly, Structurally sound, naturally efficient homes, using a minimum amount of embodied energy. Resulting in a home that is comfortable, artistic, and modern while striving to minimize the monthly and ever increasing utility bill. We also hope to empower and educate the public in how to accomplish the same goals. 2010-05-01T17:00:00-06:00 406 2010-05-01T09:00:00-06:00 2010-01-01T07:16:07-07:00 http://www.thestrawbalecottage.com 166 2

795 CR 55, Salida Colorado 81201

US 2009-12-22T06:57:07-07:00 greg@thestrawbalecottage.com 166 38.5270217 Salida -105.9223736 81201 CO 795 CR 55 719-221-8506 2010-01-01T06:57:59-07:00 http://www.thestrawbalecottage.com 3 2010-01-27T12:19:38-07:00 THE ANNUAL CADDIS FESTIVAL BANQUET AND AUCTION IS THE MAIN FUNDRAISER FOR COLLEGIATE PEAKS ANGLERS CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED. PROCEEDS FUND THE CHAPTER’S CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION PROJECTS ALONG WITH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. THE MISSION IS TO CONSERVE, PROTECT & RESTORE COLORADO'S COLDWATER FISHERIES & THEIR HABITATS. MANY EXCITING ITEMS WILL BE IN OUR LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS AND BUCKET RAFFLES. THESE WILL INCLUDE SEVERAL FISHING TRIPS, FISHING GEAR, ART, GIFT CERTIFICATES, ETC. VARIATIONS CATERING WILL PROVIDE THE 3 COURSE DINNER. TICKETS ARE $20 IN ADVANCE AND $25 AT THE DOOR (YOUTH 15 & UNDER ARE $15. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT LOCAL FLY SHOPS AND BY CONTACTING JIM IMPARA, 719-395-0478, TWOPI@HUGHES.NET. SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE AND AUCTION ITEMS ACCEPTED BY CONTACTING PHIL STRONGIN AT 395-2476, PHIL.STRONGIN@GMAIL.COM. 2010-05-01T21:30:00-06:00 432 2010-05-01T17:00:00-06:00 2010-01-27T12:19:38-07:00 http://www.collegiatepeaksanglerstu.org 6 1

10165 County Road 120, Poncha Springs CO 81242

2009-05-05T11:42:26-06:00 The Fairgrounds offers many amentities including a 6,000 sq. foot exhibit hall, meeting room with demonstration kitchen, commercial kitchen, 10,000 sq. foot Event Center, open-air livestock pavilion, two outdoor arenas, paved and unpaved parking, RV park with electricity and livestock and horse stalls. Past events include motorcycle rallies, state horse show and rodeo events, RV Group Rendezvous, 4x4 Rallies, Estate and Antique Actions, Music Concerts and many others. A calendar of events is located at the Chaffee County website: http://www.chaffeecounty.org/Page.aspx?PageID=276 jmick@chaffeecounty.org 6 38.518128 Poncha Springs -106.062602 81242 CO 10165 County Road 120 719-539-6151 2009-06-13T18:11:39-06:00 http://www.chaffeecounty.org/Page.aspx?PageID=276 6 2009-12-22T06:31:23-07:00 A seven-day course for folks who are seriously considering building a strawbale home. Contact Greg at 719-221-8506 for more information. 2010-05-29T08:00:00-06:00 403 2010-05-22T07:00:00-06:00 2010-01-01T07:16:39-07:00 http://www.thestrawbalecottage.com 166 3

795 CR 55, Salida Colorado 81201

US 2009-12-22T06:57:07-07:00 greg@thestrawbalecottage.com 166 38.5270217 Salida -105.9223736 81201 CO 795 CR 55 719-221-8506 2010-01-01T06:57:59-07:00 http://www.thestrawbalecottage.com 3 2009-12-22T06:57:07-07:00 Seven days of playing with mud! Natural plasters and paints are suitable and often the proper application for almost every environment and compatible with almost any substrate including but not limited to Brick, Stone, Log, Drywall, Plywood, and especially Straw and Adobe. Natural plasters and paints are low in VOC’s, and Toxicity; are easy to use, repair, and cheap to make from scratch. In this Workshop we will be making plasters and paints from scratch and the participant will have a strong base of understanding the application and rendering of these Materials.. We will be discussing the history and practibility of these materials as well as sources for premade products. Cost: $750 per person with half down non-refundable deposit. The donations will remain the same. Come prepared to work ie: work gloves, work boots, proper clothing. Keep in mind this is Colorado at 7,000 plus feet. Bring layers and any tools that you find appropriate. You will be responsible for your own food and lodging. Bring your own lunch for lunchtime is an excellent opportunity for open discussion. Itinerary: We will be plastering a small out building from the ground up. This building will be a Tire and Strawbale hybrid. Using Tires as a footer/foundation to get above grade and straw once we have gotten above grade. Work starts at 9:00am. We will take the time necessary to orient you to the job site and what we did to get to this phase of construction. All discussions will be ongoing! <strong>Strawbale Plaster Preparation</strong> This will cover all the details that are involved with preparing the house for interior and exterior plaster. This will give you an opportunity to see all the phases of construction up to this point after which will be forever hidden. <strong>Exterior Plaster</strong> Apropriate for Historical renovation. Preparation, Earthen base coat, Lime top coat, rendering and application. <strong>Interior Plaster</strong> Interior Earthen / Adobe plaster base coat, finish coat and finishes, ie: Linseed oil, Alise, and Coloring. Possibly Tadelakt. Rendering and application. <strong>Adobe Floor</strong> Preparation, rendering, and application. 2010-06-11T17:00:00-06:00 407 2010-06-05T07:00:00-06:00 2010-01-01T07:18:44-07:00 http://www.thestrawbalecottage.com 166 2

795 CR 55, Salida Colorado 81201

US 2009-12-22T06:57:07-07:00 greg@thestrawbalecottage.com 166 38.5270217 Salida -105.9223736 81201 CO 795 CR 55 719-221-8506 2010-01-01T06:57:59-07:00 http://www.thestrawbalecottage.com 3 2010-01-17T16:10:46-07:00 Join us for 7th annual "for Kids Sake" Community Silent Auction at the Salida SteamPlant Ballroom. All proceeds benefit Family & Youth Initiatives Programs including Chaffee County Mentors, Nurturing Parenting Program and Youth @ Crossroads. 2010-06-12T21:00:00-06:00 421 2010-06-12T19:00:00-06:00 2010-01-17T16:10:46-07:00 http://chaffeecountyfyi.org 1 2010-01-17T16:15:08-07:00 Join us in golfing "for kids sake" at the Salida Golf Course. All proceeds benefit Family & Youth Initiatives Programs including Chaffee County Mentors, Nurturing Parenting Program, and Youth @ Crossroads. Call the golf course directly (719) 539-1060 to sign up with Dow. 2010-06-13T14:00:00-06:00 422 2010-06-13T08:30:00-06:00 2010-01-17T16:15:08-07:00 http://chaffeecountyfyi.org 171 1

2010-01-17T16:15:08-07:00 171 2010-01-17T16:15:08-07:00 1 2009-12-01T13:57:44-07:00 Annual Chaffee County Fair and Rodeo 2010-08-01T17:00:00-06:00 393 2010-07-28T09:00:00-06:00 2009-12-01T13:57:44-07:00 6 1

10165 County Road 120, Poncha Springs CO 81242

2009-05-05T11:42:26-06:00 The Fairgrounds offers many amentities including a 6,000 sq. foot exhibit hall, meeting room with demonstration kitchen, commercial kitchen, 10,000 sq. foot Event Center, open-air livestock pavilion, two outdoor arenas, paved and unpaved parking, RV park with electricity and livestock and horse stalls. Past events include motorcycle rallies, state horse show and rodeo events, RV Group Rendezvous, 4x4 Rallies, Estate and Antique Actions, Music Concerts and many others. A calendar of events is located at the Chaffee County website: http://www.chaffeecounty.org/Page.aspx?PageID=276 jmick@chaffeecounty.org 6 38.518128 Poncha Springs -106.062602 81242 CO 10165 County Road 120 719-539-6151 2009-06-13T18:11:39-06:00 http://www.chaffeecounty.org/Page.aspx?PageID=276 6 2009-11-04T15:00:51-07:00 2010-10-02T23:00:00-06:00 380 2010-10-02T17:30:00-06:00 2009-11-04T15:00:51-07:00 http://www.hrrmc.com/foundation 6 1

10165 County Road 120, Poncha Springs CO 81242

2009-05-05T11:42:26-06:00 The Fairgrounds offers many amentities including a 6,000 sq. foot exhibit hall, meeting room with demonstration kitchen, commercial kitchen, 10,000 sq. foot Event Center, open-air livestock pavilion, two outdoor arenas, paved and unpaved parking, RV park with electricity and livestock and horse stalls. Past events include motorcycle rallies, state horse show and rodeo events, RV Group Rendezvous, 4x4 Rallies, Estate and Antique Actions, Music Concerts and many others. A calendar of events is located at the Chaffee County website: http://www.chaffeecounty.org/Page.aspx?PageID=276 jmick@chaffeecounty.org 6 38.518128 Poncha Springs -106.062602 81242 CO 10165 County Road 120 719-539-6151 2009-06-13T18:11:39-06:00 http://www.chaffeecounty.org/Page.aspx?PageID=276 6