EV Ride & Drive Event
Tomorrow from 1–3 p.m., the City of Salida teams up with Drive Clean Colorado and Faricy Boys Automotive for a free Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event on Highway 50 in Salida. Attendees can test drive EVs, meet with experts, and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Brewers Rendezvous Tickets On Sale
Locals tickets for the 29th annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous (July 12) are now available at the Chamber office and online at salidachamber.org. Chamber staff will also sell tickets at Elevation Beer Co. on May 21 from 5–7 p.m.
Business After Hours Tonight
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce and the Vaqueros host Business After Hours tonight from 5–7 p.m. at the Golf Cabin Bar and Grill. Admission is $10.
Chaffee County Patriots Meeting
The Chaffee County Patriots meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church in Buena Vista. Realtor Bill Locket will speak on local housing trends and the new Land Use Code.
V-E Day Cookout Fundraiser
Tomorrow, American Legion Post 55 hosts a V-E Day 80th Anniversary Cookout from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 338 N Railroad in Buena Vista. Proceeds benefit the Legion’s Four Pillars programs.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Residents are encouraged to leave non-perishable food items by their mailbox tomorrow for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Youth Rockies Skills Challenge
Salida Parks & Rec hosts a free Rockies Skills Challenge tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Marvin Park. Kids ages 6–13 can compete in throwing, hitting, and running. Registration and waiver forms are at cityofsalida.com.
Guidestone Plant Sale
Guidestone Colorado’s Spring Plant Sale takes place tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community & School Farm on Holman Avenue.
Wildfire Safety Seminar
The Howard Volunteer Fire Department hosts a fire prevention seminar tomorrow from 2–4 p.m. at their station on Highway 50, covering home protection and evacuation during wildfires.
Aquatic Center Closed for Maintenance
The Salida Aquatic Center remains closed through Sunday, May 18 for maintenance. All memberships will be extended. The facility reopens Monday, May 19.