Good morning, Grand Junction.

Kenzi’s Causes hosted a Packz4Kidz event at the Grand Vista Hotel in Grand Junction where families picked up free backpacks with school supplies to help students get ready for the school year (each bag had items tailored for different grade levels) amid rising community costs (reflecting growing local needs).

Two 15-year-olds were arrested for assault on July 18 after attacking a man near N 7th Street and Bunting Avenue in Grand Junction—one teen faced charges of Third Degree Assault and Felony Menacing while the other was charged with Third Degree Assault, Felony Menacing and Obstruction, with the victim sustaining minor injuries.

The U.S. Forest Service said they have expanded the forest closure in Mesa County because of the Turner Gulch Wildfire that started on July 10—covering parts of National Forest System Road 402 and 408 and key intersections—and reported the fire has reached 15,413 acres with 34% containment as of Saturday morning.

The U.S. Forest Service expanded the forest closure in Mesa County due to the Turner Gulch Wildfire, which started on July 10 and is 34% contained—closure now includes several roads such as NFSR 402, County Road 24.4, NFSR 408, NFST 620 and Blue Creek.

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.

Grand Junction Centennial Band Concert at Eagle Rim Park

7-8 p.m. — Eagle Rim Park — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful mix of movie music, pop hits, and marches in a community concert.

Pink Fuzz Performance

7-10 p.m. — Copeka Coffee — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience explosive sludgy riffs and captivating harmonies from the accomplished band Pink Fuzz.