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| 10/2/2025 | Join us in celebrating a multi-business Ribbon Cutting at Summit Legacy in Rifle! J Martinez & Company, Title Company of the Rockies, Guild Mortgage, Tyler Shelter Insurance, and Victory Mountain Properties are excited to welcome you to their new business home. Let’s come together to celebrate their growth and success! more info... |
| 10/4/2025 | Wild & Scenic Film Festival Comes to Rifle – October 4 at the Ute Theater The Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns this fall, bringing an evening of films that celebrate rivers, landscapes and the people who depend on them. Join us on Saturday, October 4 at the Ute Theater & Events Center in Rifle for a night of stories that highlight our connections to land, water and community. This year’s program features 12 short films, from the remarkable recovery of forests after wildfire, to the discovery of hidden life in our streams, to a rafting guide sharing the river with her daughter. Each film offers a unique perspective on how people and places shape one another. Event Details Thanks to sponsorships and a partnership with Generation Wild/Garfield County Outdoors, middle and high school students and teachers from Districts RE-2 and Garfield-16 may attend the Rifle screening at no cost with an advance reservation: bit.ly/Student_Tix. The festival is the Middle Colorado Watershed Council’s flagship event. Proceeds support their work to keep our river and landscapes from Glenwood Canyon to De Beque healthy. Reserve your tickets and learn more at midcowatershed.org/filmfest! more info... |
| 10/6/2025 | Join the Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce & the City of Rifle for a Q & A session. 2025 Candidates: Aaron Cumming, Jonathan Rice, Michael Clancy, Ryan Fideldy, Alicia Gresley, Clint Hostettler, Rick Steffen & Scott March more info... |
| 10/8/2025 | We hold our CRVCC Board Meetings every second Wednesday of the month. You are welcome to attend in person or via zoom. Zoom link is attached. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84073024074?pwd%3D548rwTh33QuuF7eliI9wLa3cghZZ5r.1&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw35tvdPhgzljxdaPeFolE28 Meeting ID: 840 7302 4074 Passcode: 121945 more info... |
| 10/8/2025 | You’re invited to our 46th Annual Chili Cook-Off!  Join us October 8th at 5:30 PM when the doors open for an incredible night of food and fun. We’ve got a great lineup of contestants ready to show off their best recipes. Come taste, vote for your favorite, and make a night of it!  Bring your family and friends, it’s a community tradition you won’t want to miss! more info... |
| 10/9/2025 | Bingo Boo Bash is called by the River Center and hosted by the New Castle Chamber of Commerce, and the doors open at 5:30pm at the NC Recreation Department. All food and beverage profits will go to the River Center outreach programs so come and support your local non-profit, and have a ball at the same time! This is a costume event and prizes will be given away to kids and adults alike who come dressed in their favorite costume. Join us for a spooktacular time of bingo! Bring your monster mash family, park your brooms, and enjoy a bite of food and elixirs. We will have prizes for costumes, as well as eerie edibles available for purchase to benefit our outreach programs. more info... |
| 10/9/2025 | Join the Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce & Town of Silt for a Q&A Session. 2025 Candidates: Justin Brintnall, Andreia Poston, Alex Sanchez, Derek Hanrahan & Kim Inglenhart. more info... |
| 10/10/2025 | Join us as we celebrate Rib City Grill Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and their one-year anniversary under new ownership! Come down, show your support, and help us welcome this milestone in style. Rib City Bar & Grill Bring your friends, family, and appetite—it’s sure to be a fun celebration. Stay tuned for more details as they are finalized! more info... |
| 10/11/2025 | We're back for year #5! Part mountain bike ride, part parking lot celebration, the Grand Hogback Extravaganza is our way of sharing our stoke for Rifle's Grand Hogback Trail System as the newest destination-worthy riding area on the Western Slope and bringing our community together for a fun day out! Join us on Saturday, October 11 for our biggest fundraiser of the year! The Extravangza features a game-style ride where riders stop at various stations along the course. This year, our theme is Lotería, the classic Mexican bingo game! Riders choose how many miles they want to complete...the more miles you complete, the more Lotería cards you receive! It's a choose-your-own-adventure ride with options ranging from 3 to 20 miles! more info... |
| 10/11/2025 -12/13/2025 | Free: Narcan, Fentanyl Test Strips, Syringes, Pipes, etc. Dyringe Disposal First Aid & Hygiene Peer Support and more more info... |
| 10/11/2025 | Journey Home Animal Care Center presents Laugh Your Tail Off, our biggest fundraising event of the year! Join us for a night of delicious meals and drinks provided by Miner's Claim, a silent auction, a live auction, AND live comedy from special guest Mike Winfield! Contribute to helping animals in Western Garfield County, and have a delightful evening while you do so. Some of our adoptable animals will also be in attendance, and we'll announce them as the day gets closer! Tickets are available NOW at: https://bit.ly/4ff7OJj This event's Presenting Sponsors are Alpine Bank and Johnson Construction. more info... |
| 10/14/2025 | In-person, one-on-one sessions to learn about funding and small business loan opportunities. Nicole Christianson with B:Side Capital has been on the Western Slope since 2013 and she brings nearly two decades of experience helping small businesses navigate their funding options. Nicole believes every small business deserves clear, accessible education on how to obtain a small business loan. The topics will be catered specifically for each entrepreneur, including funding a startup, supporting business growth with debt, buying commercial real estate, and buying or selling a business. You can sign up for one of four 30-minute sessions offered each month and hosted at the CRVC offices. Translation services are available upon request. Please call or email the Chamber office at (970) 625-2085 or admin@coloradorivervalleychamber.com to schedule a translator for your session. Find out more about B:Side HERE - We empower small businesses with the knowledge to secure responsible capital. Missed out this time? Sessions are offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 2-4pm. more info... |
| 10/15/2025 -12/31/2025 | Come and get the help you need in order to obtain a job: We offer: Assistance with job searches Resume building Job related education Ofrecemos: Asistencia con la busqueda de empleo Ayuda en hacer su Curriculum Educacion relacionada con el trabajo more info... |
| 10/15/2025 | Ambassadors Committee Meeting!! A great opportunity to connect, contribute, and make a difference. Join today and be part of the impact! more info... |
| 10/15/2025 | The Colorado River Valley Chamber Workshop Series is a monthly event held every third Tuesday at the Garfield County Library. The CRVCC workshop series is FREE to anyone interested and serves as a valuable resource for small business owners. Each month, we focus on a different subject that addresses key aspects of running and growing a small business. Whether you're just starting out or looking for new strategies to succeed, these workshops provide practical tools and insights to help you thrive in today’s competitive market. Ready to take your marketing to new heights? Join us for Marketing & Multimedia | Marketing y Multimedia with special guest Josh Bassett of Independent World! Discover: How to use drone video & photography in your marketing The power of multimedia in telling your story Where & how to share content for maximum impact * Why quality matters more than ever Josh brings over 20 years of experience shaping brands for Coca-Cola, Pepsi, the Super Bowl, and many small businesses across Colorado and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to learn insider strategies from a pro! - Free & open to the public -Offered in English & Spanish Come for the knowledge, leave with inspiration to elevate your marketing!Ready to take your marketing to new heights? Join us for Marketing & Multimedia | Marketing y Multimedia with special guest Josh Bassett of Independent World! more info... |
| 10/16/2025 | Get ready for Rifle’s newest event! Join us June through October for Third Thursday on Third in downtown Rifle! Come and enjoy live music, family games, our great restaurants and fantastic shops. Each month will feature a new theme and everyone is highly encouraged to dress up and join in the fun! 2025 dates, 5-8PM
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| 10/17/2025 | Are you a new mom looking for guidance, support, and a community to help you thrive in your breastfeeding experinece? Chat with professionals and fellow moms who understand exactly what you're going though! Third Friday each month from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Rifle Branch Library more info... |
| 10/18/2025 |   The Harvest Glow-up Party is here! Join us on October 18th, 10 am – 2 pm at Natural Esthetics for a family-friendly fall celebration   For Families & Guests:Pumpkin painting, games, prizes, baked goods, permanent jewelry, fine-line tattoos, facials, massages & more! Free entry for everyone. https://www.facebook.com/events/2398317043903708/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D more info... |
| 10/23/2025 | Aurora McCarroll of Bridlewood Insurance will present on introduction to Medicare parts A,B,C & D and Medicare Supplements. You can also learn about how United Healthcare is discontinuing several Medicare Advantages plans at the end of 2025, and what it means for current participants. This event is for anyone turning 65 years old, retiring and coming off group health insurance, or interested n finding out if you can save money by going to Medicare while still working. more info... |
| 10/23/2025 | Step out, connect, and grow your business at our October Business After Hours, hosted by The Rough Bar & Grill. This casual networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow Chamber members, make new connections, and spark potential business opportunities. Plus we are celebrating a Ribbon Cutting too! more info... |
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