Good morning, Grand Junction.

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office hosted the Glow N Games fundraiser on May 31 to support Special Olympics Colorado+ the event featured a 5K glow in the dark run and community games+ funds raised will help athletes compete at the state games during the first week of June.

Cedaredge-based Snow Capped Cider won its second straight Midsized Cidermaker of the Year award at the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition held in Grand Rapids, Michigan earlier this month—setting a record with 27 Best in Class awards and 59 total medals.

On Friday at 2:20 a.m., police responded to a moped crash on the 2800 block of North Avenue that left a man dead after his moped hit and crossed the median, and on Thursday at 1:25 p.m., officers arrested Joel Ballantyne after he threatened to kill someone and assaulted a missionary during a visit at a residence—investigations continue in both cases.

On May 31, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy hosted its 12th annual trade show at Mesa Mall where 15 middle and high school students showcased businesses they built from initial ideas to investor pitches.

Organized by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, the event featured student entrepreneur Brielle Nye, who received the Sandra Scholar award — marking a key step in her journey to becoming her own boss.

Mesa County DHS is launching the Double Up Food Bucks program for residents with Colorado EBT cards at local farmers markets, where every dollar spent on SNAP-eligible fruits and veggies is matched up to $20 a day and $60 a month + the program supports healthy food choices and local farms. Local events include Palisade Farmers Market starting today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fruita Farmers Market on Saturdays at Fruita Civic Center Park, and Market on Main in downtown Grand Junction with adjusted hours later in the summer + shoppers must show their EBT card at the booth before buying.

Clyde McGee with Eric Mocko Live

8 PM — Mesa Theater — Free venue parking — Enjoy a night of live music returning to Grand Junction with Clyde McGee and special guest Eric Mocko.

Rock Junction

9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Grand Junction Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram — Entry fee varies — Explore a plethora of automotive innovations and network with industry professionals.

Cheap Trick Concert

7-11 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — Ticket information available — Experience classic rock tunes from the legendary Cheap Trick band.

Phantom Ink Festival

12 PM-10 PM — Grand Junction Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Immerse yourself in a vibrant tattoo festival featuring artists, competitions, and entertainment.

Wüffstock at the Gardens: Liver Down the River

4-7 p.m. — Western Colorado Botanical Gardens — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Zac Grant and Liver Down the River in a beautiful botanical setting.

Colorado Native Plant Master: Noxious Weeds Training

8 AM – 12 PM — Colorado State University Extension Tri-River Area — Check website for cost — Engage in hands-on classes to identify and manage invasive weeds in Western Colorado.

DJ Snoopadelic Summer Bash

5-6:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $50-$109 — Enjoy an unforgettable evening with DJ Snoopadelic at the ultimate summer BBQ bash.

Mineral & Rock Sale

9 AM – 3 PM — Grand Junction Gem & Mineral — Open to all — Discover an array of gems, fossils, and minerals from local enthusiasts.

Summer Solstice Celebration

1-2 a.m. — Wingate Park — Free entry — Celebrate the energizing Light and Love of the Summer Solstice at sunset.