Orvis Hot Springs is being recognized as the October 2021 Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month. 

Orvis Hot Springs was originally opened in 1919 as the Orvis Plunge by Lewis Jr. and Sarah Orvis; however, it burned down in 1961. Under new ownership, it was made into Lopa Hydrotherapy Center. In 1986, it was sold again and reopened as Orvis Hot Springs. In 2005, the Orvis family bought it back after 72 years. Since the family has been operating it, the lodging rooms have been renovated, the changing rooms and kitchen expanded, and three more soaking areas added.

Ashley Perkins, Adam Dubroff and David Nunn are stepping up into the roles of executive director, board president and board vice president of the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC). Perkins began her director duties on October 1, while Dubroff and Nunn will begin November 8.

Thanks to a generous donor, Second Chance Humane Society is offering an opportunity to double your donation toward the Community Medical Program, which provides equitable access to veterinary care for pets throughout our region. The goal is to reach the $10,000 funding match by November 12th so any amount helps!

Oct 28 & 29 – Sherbino Theatre Company will be performing a staged reading of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. This original adaptation and staging is a fun family friendly, artistically creative, and engaging piece of the classic tale.

Nov. 12 and 13 — Two evenings of juried short films, 7-9 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater. Cash awards for five films selected by pro jurors: Craig Childs, Talyor Rees, Renan Ozturk, Peter O'Fallon, and Michael Stipe. Plus, People's Choice cash award each evening. Doors open at 6:30.

Thursday, November 11, 9 am - 2 pm

Parents, teachers, mentors, and others who live and work with teens are invited to in-person Positive Youth Development training (location TBD in Ridgway). PYD is a foundation of CTC and informs all of our work. short PYD overview helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va6FDtaIq98

"Parents often say if I only had known some of this stuff when I had teenagers."

October 30 – Halloween at the Sherb is back!!! Get out your best costumes and get ready to dance to music by DJ Slumberjax!!!

November 3 – Raised on the North American traditions of blues, folk, and soul and inspired by their world travels, the four women of Ley Line transcend genres and languages. Ley Line creates a global soundscape; blending influences from Brazil, Latin America and West Africa.

November 6 – Do you like to draw or doodle? Do you love tiny, beautiful things? Join Kellie Day in creating beautiful tiny mixed media paintings –perfect for holiday gift giving. You’ll explore creating elegant or whimsical line drawings & doodles. Then take your drawings & learn to make beautiful tiny pieces.

The Town of Ridgway seeks a Community Initiatives Facilitator (part-time, non-exempt with limited benefits) to manage and coordinate the Main Street and Creative District initiatives, engaging the community in preserving Ridgway’s authenticity, creativity and heritage while advancing its vibrancy.