Good morning, Grand Junction.

Karoline Valdez will host her third annual Easter event for kids from troubled homes at Canyon View Park's gazebo on April 20 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. The event will include fun activities such as Jeffrey the Balloon Dude, bouncy houses, face painting + live music.

At 6:24 a.m. on Friday, the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a garage fire at an unoccupied home under construction on the 2500 block of Fryingpan Drive and quickly put out the flames with no injuries reported while investigators looked into the cause.

The Grand Junction Business Incubator Center launched Camino al Éxito on Wednesday to give Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs access to business resources and workshops — a program developed by Sonia Gutierrez and local leaders to remove language barriers.

The program aims to help business owners navigate rules and grow their companies.

On March 20, shortly after 3:20 p.m., a man stole a black Husky backpack from Home Depot by filling it with items from a display before leaving without paying—authorities said the theft resulted in over $150 in losses and are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect.

On Tuesday around 10 a.m., Eagle County officers pulled over a vehicle on I-70 after a K9 signaled drugs; they found 44 individually wrapped packets of cocaine weighing 111 pounds and arrested 34-year-old Scott Douglas Robinson from Ontario (he faces charges including drug distribution, possession, and conspiracy with a $1 million bond).

Mesa County Workforce Center now offers free evidence-based assessments for job seekers to verify and improve their workplace skills and earn credentials recognized by over 160 local employers.

The center provides tests on personal, foundational, and essential skills and invites job seekers to create an account on Connecting Colorado to schedule an assessment.

Mesa County is partnering with Grand Junction for the municipal election on April 8th—voters will choose city council candidates and decide on two ballot questions.

The county is using its vote center and ballot drop boxes to ease the voting process, and officials urge residents to cast their ballots as soon as possible.

Drivers in Grand Junction must check their licenses as the federal Real ID rule goes into effect on May 7th—older, out-of-date, or temporary IDs will not be accepted for air travel or access to federal buildings.

Mesa County Public Health hosted a Behavioral Health Summit where state and local partners discussed crisis stabilization, workforce issues, funding policy, and legislation amid the closure of West Springs Hospital — officials said they will use the summit’s recommendations to form work groups and seek community input on reducing behavioral health issues.

Tucker Wetmore Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Ticket info available — Get ready for an exciting outdoor concert featuring country music star Tucker Wetmore.

BEE GEES GOLD - The Tribute

6-9 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Tickets & Tables on Sale — Experience a vibrant tribute to the legendary Bee Gees with live renditions of their timeless hits.

The Unlikely Candidates Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Enjoy live music with The Unlikely Candidates and special guests Hillbilly Riot.

Crime Stoppers of Mesa County Car Show

10 AM – 3 PM — Mesa County Fairgrounds — Join the community for an exciting day showcasing classic cars while supporting a great cause.

Grand Valley Job Fair

10 AM – 2 PM — Lincoln Park — Free entry — Connect with local employers and explore career opportunities at this community-focused job fair.

Damage Inc. Tribute to Metallica

8-11 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Tickets & tables available — Experience the electrifying performance of Southern California's premier Metallica tribute band.

Do The '80s Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — The Feisty Pint — 25% OFF with code RAD25 — Get ready for a totally tubular night of '80s nostalgia with contests and prizes at this vibrant pub crawl.

Spirit Mother Concert

7-10 p.m. — Copeka Coffee — Entry fee not specified — Experience the heavy rock sound of Spirit Mother infused with folk and classical influences.

Cinco De Mayo Street Dance

6-10 p.m. — Downtown Grand Junction — Free entry — Dance the night away with Candace Vargas and NortherN 505 at this lively celebration.