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Grand Junction
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Joseph Center offers transitional housing programs Golden Girls and Family Center to help older women and unhoused single mothers gain life-skills training, job support and health services in a 16-person capacity. A waitlist of 25 currently awaits entry as clients work toward permanent housing. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ The 97th annual Lions Club carnival is underway today with a parade on Main Street and games at the Convention Center to raise $120,000 for 10 local nonprofits. The event began as a community request to support a local center and now benefits groups across Mesa County. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Natural Resources and Gov. Polis announced a $6.9M wildfire mitigation grant that supports 24 projects statewide, with Hotchkiss Fire District set to receive over $6,000+ for chainsaw training and wildfire work. The funding will boost community preparedness for the coming fire season. KKCO 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health announced expanded recalls for oysters and fruit puree—consumers should dispose of affected products and sanitize surfaces—and updated Grand Valley Connects' library schedule for Tuesdays, while Montrose Regional Health will launch a free diabetes prevention program for older Medicare adults on March 26. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Saturday's state tournament, North Fork's Braeden Flores won the Class 2A title at Ball Arena after his opponent forfeited due to injury, finishing his season at 55-2 + Cedaredge's Cash Martinez lost his 120-pound final match when Cooper Edson secured a three-point takedown in the closing moments. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Two Palisade juniors earned third-place medals at the state wrestling tournament — Eli Bency repeated his third-place finish with a quick pin after a quarterfinal loss, and Jacob Snodgrass earned his first state medal with a second-period pin. Other Western Slope wrestlers also placed in various weight classes. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Palisade High School wrestlers Kadin Mulford and Teagan Young—first duo to win state titles in years—won Class 4A championships at Ball Arena on Saturday. They celebrated their wins with energetic moves that highlighted a historic season for the school. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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Pop Evil Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sounds of Pop Evil in an intimate setting.
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The Hip Snacks Live
8-10 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of engaging music with The Hip Snacks and MoonBeem.
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Led Zepagain Tribute Concert
8-10 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets required — Celebrate over 36 years of tribute to the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin with Led Zepagain.
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2026 Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Grand Junction Convention Center — Admission details not specified — Explore the latest trends and tips for transforming your home.
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Crêpe Girl Concert
7-11 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the indie pop sounds of crêpe girl with hits like 'RACING 2 U'.
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Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — The Feisty Pint — 25% off early bird tickets — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day a bit early with games, prizes, and festive fun in Downtown Grand Junction.
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The Princess Bride Screening
3–5 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the beloved fantasy-adventure film The Princess Bride with themed cocktails and memorable quote cards.
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