Good morning, Grand Junction.

The Grand Junction Kiwanis Club distributed $48,100 raised during its Pancake Day on June 6 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds to nonprofits supporting children and families—announced at a ceremony Thursday, Oct.

22 at Warehouse 25Sixty-Five.

Matt Solomon, project manager for the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative and chair of Club 20 Foundation, died Wednesday, Oct.

21, in Eagle (where he also founded Alpine Arms) and served as a paramedic, deputy coroner, and Eagle Town council member, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

Two adoptable kittens—Agni, 6-month-old, and Domino, 5-month-old—are seeking forever homes at the Downtown Cat Company Café at 1649 Main St downtown as part of the Loma Cat House program.

The WestCO CART is a new community-led animal rescue team readying residents for wildfire events by providing coordinated support.

The group will host a Howl-o-ween 5K fundraiser tomorrow plus volunteer trainings and an information session later in November.

Mesa County is launching a $1 million wetlands project in Clifton near the Colorado River to restore native habitat and offset future roadwork impacts.

Bids are underway with construction set for winter and planting planned for spring — a walking path will link the site to the River Trail.

City Manager Mike Bennett cancelled plans to close the Senior Center on Oct.

21 after receiving strong public feedback, and city officials will work with the nonprofit to craft a funding plan by January 2027 — ensuring the facility continues to serve seniors amid budget challenges.