March 2008

1 ~ Salida Masonic Lodge #57: Cornerstone Ceremony for the new hospital, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. Time capsule will be dedicated during ceremony which begins at 10 a.m. For more information call, 719-539-2682.

16 ~ The Walden Chamber Music Society of Colorado will present a concert on March 16, 2008 at 3:00pm at the Salida SteamPlant Theater. The program includes "Sports et divertissements" for piano, narrator and slides by Erik Satie, and "Pierrot Lunaire" for voice and chamber ensemble by Arnold Schoenberg. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students. For more information contact Marie at (719) 395-2097.

5 ~ 3rd Annual Kayaks on Snow Boater Cross at Monarch Mountain. www.skimonarch.com

April 2008

13 ~ Closing day for the 2007-2008 season at Monarch Mountain. www.skimonarch.com

20 ~ Walden Chamber Music Society of Colorado will perform "Phantasy Quartet" for oboe, violin, viola and cello by Benjamin Britten, "Tho Rhapsodies" for oboe, viola, and piano by Charles Martin Loeffler, and "Piano Trio in d minor" by Felix Mendelssohn.Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for students. For more information contact Marie at (719) 395-2097. 3:00pm at the Salida SteamPlant

26 ~ Touch a Truck. Bring the whole family to see, touch and sit in the big equipment that makes Salida hum. No charge; behind the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center on U.S. 50. Salida Recreation Department. 539-5703

May 2008

3 ~ Caddis Festival : Chaffee County Fairgrounds: Doors open at 5pm. for more information visit. www.collegiatepeaksanglerstu.org

7 ~ 18th Annual chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble: Salida Golf Course. 539-2068, (877) 772-5432

26 ~ Salida Museum opens for the season: 539-2068

26 ~ Howard Volunteer Fire Department's Annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast, at the Howard Fire Station on Highway 50. 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All you can eat - pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. For more information call (719) 942-4213.

June 2008

7-8 ~ The 4th Annual Salida Holistic Fair at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds, 10am - 5pm both days. Bring a canned food donation for $1 discount on admission. Children12 & under free. www.healingpath.com/Salida or www.holisticlifeconnections.com or contact Carol at (970) 472-0200 x 3

7- 8 ~ 25th Annual Howard Chili Cook-Off. Red and green chili cooking contest, horseshoe pitching competitions, motorcycle and car shows, craft and flea market, auction on both dys, concessions and more. Benefit for Howard Volunteer Fire Department and Arkansas Valley Ambulance. Open 9a.m. at Howard Fire Station on Highway 50. For more information call (719) 942-4213 or (719) 942-3353.

11 ~ FIBArk Kickoff Party. Sponsored by the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. Held at the Salida Steam Plant Theater in Historic Downtown Salida. $9/person Food, Beer, Wine! For more information call 877-772-5432.

12-15 ~ 59th Annual FIBArk Whitewater Festival. Located in Historic Downtown Salida. Whitewater Races, Slalom Competition, Freestyle Whitewater Competition, Arts & Crafts, Food, Carnival, Entertainment and Beer! For more information call 877-772-5432 or 719.539.2068 or go to fibark.net

20-22 ~ Moto Guzzi Colorado State Rally. To be held at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. For more information, please visit www.motoguzzicolo.com, E-mail MG08salidarally@aol.com, or phone 719-531-6526

27-29 ~ 16th Annual Salida Art Walk. Located in Historic Downtown Salida, the biggest little Art Town in the West. Inviting all art enthusiasts to the most stimulating art festival in Colorado where the entire town is transformed into an art gallery for the weekend. Over 40 galleries, shops and resturants host this community wide event showcasing nationally known and local artists' work while offering the public the unique opportunity to meet the creative personalities face to face. In addition to exhibition openings, street performers will circulate through the downtown art & park district. For more information, visit www.salidaartwalk.org or call,877-772-5432 or 719.539.2068.

This information compliments of The River Hideaway Howard, Colorado
and The Salida Chamber of Commerce

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