Since 1994 Second Chance been saving animals’ lives through our shelter services while developing effective educational programs and events. Check out our website to meet adoptable cats and dogs and find out how you can get involved. Come visit our Thrift Shop in Ridgway or Telluride to support our life saving programs and services. Thank you!
The Ridgway Thrift Shop is now open every Sunday Noon to 5pm. We are also accepting donations daily of clothing, books, household goods and small furniture. We ask that donors call (970-626-3233) to check if we can take larger items. We are accepting donations 10am-4pm, Monday - Saturday and 12pm-4pm on Sunday.
And introducing: Paws for Art Gallery, across the parking lot from our shop. A great place to shop for paintings, sculptures and a fine selection of art with a wide range of price options.
Second Chance Humane Society owns and operates Thrift Shops conveniently located in Ridgway and Telluride, Colorado with a broad array of quality items, clothing, sporting equipment, housewares, furniture and more. Your one stop feel good shop!
The Sherbino and its adjacent 610 Arts Collective are highly-energized anchors in the heart of historic downtown Ridgway. The Sherbino, or the “Sherb” to many locals, refers both to the physical space, and all that it embodies. The building — the Sherbino, is owned and operated by the Ridgway Chautauqua Society, a nonprofit organization incorporated in 2012 for the purpose of keeping the historic Sherbino theater a community gathering place and fully utilizing the space by offering high-quality, diverse programming.
Today the Sherbino is synonymous with the Ridgway Chautauqua Society. But that hasn’t always been the case. On August 27 1915, the Ouray Herald reported on Ridgway’s newest building, “The new theater being erected by Louis Sherbino and son is nearing completion and will be ready for the opening show and dance the first week in September. The theater will be one of the most up-to-date on the Western Slope, with comfortable chairs, best of lighting fixtures, perfect ventilation and an ideal floor for dancing.”
Tri-County Health (TCH) Network is being recognized as the January 2022 Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) Member of the Month. This RACC program is an ongoing effort to provide the community and visitors with information about businesses and organizations in the area and promote patronage of our local resources and small, independent companies.
The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership (UWP) was created in spring, 2007, when regional groups and concerned citizens applied for a watershed-planning grant. In 2013, UWP became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to understanding, restoring and protecting land and natural resources within the Uncompahgre Watershed. UWP’s projects are completed though partnerships with a grassroots coalition of citizens, nonprofits, local and regional governments, and federal and state agencies.
Youth around the Ridgway area will have more opportunities for personal development and team activities due to funds raised through the Ridgway Chamber Open on Sept. 8. The community event, supported through contributions from businesses and individuals from around the Uncompahgre Valley, resulted in the award of $2,728 for Voyager Youth Program and $1,000 for Ouray County Baseball.
For decades, the Wright Opera House has provided high quality entertainment and culture. With the Friends at the helm and with the continued support from the community, the Wright will exist for many decades to come as a crowning jewel for the City and County of Ouray, providing arts, entertainment and culture for all.
