Good morning, Grand Junction.

On June 25 at Warehouse 25Sixty-five Kitchen and Bar, the Kiwanis Club recognized two local women for community impact.

Personal trainer Stacy Thurlow earned Citizen of the Year for launching a fitness program for people with disabilities + teacher Betsy Martin was named Educator of the Year for her contributions.

On Wednesday, residents gathered at Graff Dairy (581 29 Road) for National Day of Joy, an event hosted by Comfort Keepers to help combat senior loneliness while offering free ice cream, joyrides, and birthday celebrations.

June is National Reunification Month and state leaders report that over 1,400 children were reunited with their families in Colorado in 2025 + a notable rise from previous years.

Officials plan to enhance support for parents facing housing, employment, and transportation challenges.

Due to wildfire conditions, Fruita cancelled its July 3 fireworks and will use the $33,000 funds for events on July 2.

The reallocated budget will support an ice cream social, T-shirt giveaways, and a $24,750 drone show at Civic Center Park with a concert featuring Hazel Miller and the Collective.

The Peaks and Plains Prepper Expo was held at the Grand Junction Convention Center on June 20-21, drawing locals to shop for survival gear + attend seminars on ham radios and first aid kit building as they prepared for emergencies.

Eighteen new CASA volunteers were sworn in in Mesa County on Thursday after completing over 30 hours of training.

They will serve as advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, providing consistent support through the child welfare system.

The Western Colorado Contractors Association donated funds from its annual WCCA Gold Tournament to the local Hi Fives robotics team this Wednesday.

The donation will help cover robot construction and travel expenses for the group of students gearing up for their fall season (with annual costs of about $100,000).

The Mesa County Workforce Center is offering free in-person workshops throughout July at 512 29 1/2 Road to help job seekers boost skills in resume building on July 2, job searching on July 9, interview preparation on July 16, and career guidance for older adults on July 23.

Mesa County entered stage two fire restrictions at midnight on Friday to limit open flames after smoke from recent fires; Garfield County also enacted restrictions, and residents are urged to follow fire-safety guidelines.

Grand Junction Soccer Club is hosting summer soccer programs that use live World Cup matches to teach young players proper technique — sessions offered Monday through Thursday let coaches pause games to highlight plays and spark interest in international teams.

Wynonna Judd Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $49.50 - $299.50 + fees — Experience the powerful vocals of Wynonna Judd as she performs her classic hits.

Cactus Paint Night

6-8 p.m. — Cruise Control Kitchen and Cellar — $15 event fee — Paint your own cactus-themed ceramics in a fun pottery night.

Lee Brice Live Concert

7-9 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt country music of Lee Brice in an intimate setting.

Mike Ippolito Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Cruise Control Kitchen & Cellar — Check website for cost — Mike Ippolito returns for an evening of music paired with delicious food and cocktails.

Hugh Phillips Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Tickets available — Experience the high-energy country sounds and storytelling of rising artist Hugh Phillips.