Good morning, Grand Junction.

Yesterday, July 12, POLLUX boutique on Main Street marked 25 years of fashion and community influence.

New owner Sadye Saad said the store grew from a small vision to a local landmark — and she plans to keep inspiring confidence among shoppers.

On July 12, the Grand Mesa A Cappella Chorus sponsored the second annual A Cappella Junction Harmony Festival at Redlands United Methodist Church, where women from ages 12 to 90 gathered to learn harmony songs and perform as a group — the event was free thanks to a grant from Sweet Adelines International.

The South Rim Fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park covered 2,896 acres yesterday and remained 0% contained, prompting park closures and evacuation orders for the Bostwick Park community with Highway 347 closed at the junction of U.S. Highway 50.

A surge operation on U.S. Highways 6 and 50 by state and local officers yielded 63 traffic stops and two DUI arrests.

RiversEdge West received a $20,000 grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation to support its Grand Valley Stewardship Program, which will improve river habitat and expand environmental education.

The funds will back projects like riparian restoration and more than 10 public workdays (over 350 volunteer service hours planned) to involve the local community.

The Grand Junction Fire Department helped the Bureau of Land Management fight the Turner Gulch Fire near Gateway.

Crews protected nearby structures as the fire – which started on July 10 and burned 139 acres – became contained.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture updated the WIC income criteria, raising limits by $1,092 to $1,758 for families of varying sizes and making the new guidelines already effective.

Mesa County Behavioral Health Administration will host a resource fair — at the Mesa County Public Library Central Branch Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — while the annual 'Stuff the Bus' school supply drive accepts new supplies through July 29.

Colorado Riverfront Concert Series

7 PM - 1 AM — James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park — Donations appreciated — Experience a night of live music with Julian Marley and the Uprising supporting trail maintenance efforts.

Rosé Wine Tasting

1-2:30 p.m. — 626 on Rood — $95 per person inclusive — Explore delightful Rosé wines paired with a special 4-course tasting menu.

Keep Flying Live at Mesa Theater

7-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — All ages — Experience high-energy punk rock with horns from Keep Flying and support from Backhand.

Public Fittings for Custom Hearing Protection

July 26-27 — 5013 Tactical — Cost varies — Explore personalized hearing protection solutions in Grand Junction.

Thursday Night Concert Series

7:30 p.m. — Civic Center Park and Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a mix of live performances featuring local and international acts across various genres.

Jo Dee Messina Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $40.00 - $75.00 + fees — Experience powerful vocals and chart-topping hits from country music's trailblazer Jo Dee Messina.

Grand Junction - Whiskey Blending Workshop with Westland Distillery

6:30-8:30 p.m. — SoCo Social House — Tickets start at $1.00 — Craft your own American Single Malt Whiskey with expert guidance from Westland Distillery.

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country

7-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets starting at $80 — Experience a night of Cosmic Country music with Daniel Donato in Grand Junction.

Leftover Salmon and The Infamous Stringdusters Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $35.50 - $91 — Experience progressive bluegrass from two iconic bands on a summer evening.

The String Cheese Incident Live Performance

6:15-7:45 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $55.00 - $85.00 — Experience the innovative and philanthropic spirit of The String Cheese Incident in an unforgettable live show.