Good morning, Grand Junction.

RiversEdge West invites community members to join its Beetle Blitz event to gather tamarisk beetle data for river restoration at the Confluence Center of Colorado, 2596 Dos Rios Dr. Scheduled for Thursday, July 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the free event provides breakfast, coffee & field equipment.

Agencies returned 40 watercraft and about $500,000 in river rafting gear to owners after more than 120 evacuees (six dogs and one cat) were rescued from the Colorado River during the Snyder Fire on the night of the 27th.

Officials used helicopter flyovers to match equipment with owner descriptions.

Opioid settlement funds from Resilient Colorado are funding expanded perinatal substance use training, peer specialist credentialing, and youth prevention programs.

Mesa County groups such as Harmony Acres and BAM! will add support for at-risk individuals (27 organizations statewide receive $12 million in grants).

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.

Ian Munsick Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $45.50 - $75.50 + fees — Experience the soaring sounds and heartfelt storytelling of Wyoming's own Ian Munsick as he performs live.

Authority Zero Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets available — Experience the eclectic sounds of Authority Zero blending punk, ska, reggae, and more in their energetic live show.

Cousin Curtiss

7-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $59.45 - $155.00 + fees — Experience the powerful voice of Trace Adkins along with his journey through music and personal stories.

Mark Wills Concert

9 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of acoustic country music with Mark Wills in a vibrant venue.

Ded - Band Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets starting at $66 — Experience the unforgettable music of Ded - Band at Mesa Theater in Grand Junction.

IV and The Strange Band at Mesa Theater

7-11 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy blend of country-western music and comedy magic.