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
Saturday, October 4
Ute Theater & Events Center, Rifle
Doors open 6:00 p.m. | Films begin 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $25 advance | $35 at the door
Snacks and drinks available for purchase | Door prizes
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!
2025 Candidates: Aaron Cumming, Jonathan Rice, Michael Clancy, Ryan Fideldy, Alicia Gresley, Clint Hostettler, Rick Steffen & Scott March
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Meeting ID: 840 7302 4074
Passcode: 121945
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!
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.
2025 Candidates: Justin Brintnall, Andreia Poston, Alex Sanchez, Derek Hanrahan & Kim Inglenhart.
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
707 Wapiti Ct Ste 102
Rifle, CO 81650
Date & Time: Oct. 10th at 11 am
Bring your friends, family, and appetite—it’s sure to be a fun celebration. Stay tuned for more details as they are finalized!
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!
Register HERE!
Narcan, Fentanyl Test Strips, Syringes, Pipes, etc.
Dyringe Disposal
First Aid & Hygiene
Peer Support and more
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.
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.
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
A great opportunity to connect, contribute, and make a difference.
Join today and be part of the impact!
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!
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
- June 19: Summer Block Party
- July 17: The Great Melting Pot
- August 21: Founding Day
- September 18: Oktoberfest
- October 16: Halloween
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
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.
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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.