Salida Colorado Events for June 2008

1 ~ Alpine Orchestra Spring Concert: Salida Steam Plant - 3pm. There is no admission charge, but contributions are welcome.

6 - 7 ~ Relay for Life; Salida Relay for Life is a fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society, at Salida High School. Cost is $100 per team of 10-15 people; each team walks to raise money to fight cancer. Local contact is Bob Gomez, (719) 221-1730.

7 ~ Golf for Kids Sake; To register for the tournament, stop by or call the Salida Golf Club at 539-1060. Community Silent Auction Party at 7 pm., everyone welcome. Support Family & Youth Initiatives!

7-8 ~ The 4th Annual Salida Holistic Fair at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds, 10am - 5pm both days. Bring a canned food donation for $1 discount on admission. Children12 & under free. www.holisticlifechoices.com/Fairs contact Carol at (970) 472-0200 x 3

7- 8 ~ 25th Annual Howard Chili Cook-Off. Red and green chili cooking contest, horseshoe pitching competitions, motorcycle and car shows, craft and flea market, auction on both dys, concessions and more. Benefit for Howard Volunteer Fire Department and Arkansas Valley Ambulance. Open 9a.m. at Howard Fire Station on Highway 50. For more information call (719) 942-4213 or (719) 942-3353.

11 ~ FIBArk Kickoff Party. Sponsored by the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. Held at the Salida Steam Plant Theater in Historic Downtown Salida. $9/person Food, Beer, Wine! For more information call 877-772-5432.

12-15 ~ 59th Annual FIBArk Whitewater Festival. Located in Historic Downtown Salida. Whitewater Races, Slalom Competition, Freestyle Whitewater Competition, Arts & Crafts, Food, Carnival, Entertainment and Beer! For more information call 877-772-5432 or 719.539.2068 or go to fibark.net

20-22 ~ Moto Guzzi Colorado State Rally. To be held at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. For more information, please visit www.motoguzzicolo.com, E-mail MG08salidarally@aol.com, or phone 719-531-6526

27-29 ~ 16th Annual Salida Art Walk. Located in Historic Downtown Salida, the biggest little Art Town in the West. Inviting all art enthusiasts to the most stimulating art festival in Colorado where the entire town is transformed into an art gallery for the weekend. Over 40 galleries, shops and resturants host this community wide event showcasing nationally known and local artists' work while offering the public the unique opportunity to meet the creative personalities face to face. In addition to exhibition openings, street performers will circulate through the downtown art & park district. For more information, visit www.salidaartwalk.org or call,877-772-5432 or 719.539.2068.

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