Good morning, Grand Junction.

Mesa County Community Summit is accepting proposals for speaker sessions on topics like resilience and leadership for the October 6 and 7 event at Colorado Mesa University.

Proposals must be emailed by July 31, 2025—selected speakers receive free registration for up to two presenters—.

Community members in Glade Park launched a tribute for volunteer firefighters by creating what they call the largest thank you card in Mesa County as part of Movies Under the Stars.

The free event on Friday at 6 p.m. offers food, fun and a movie — Despicable Me—and invites everyone to add their signature to show gratitude.

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office arrested Richard James Heiden, 35, as a sixth suspect in an operation to target alleged internet child sex predators on the Western Slope—he faces charges of internet sexual exploitation of a child, internet luring of a child and obscenity while five other men were arrested for related offenses.

The City of Grand Junction and GJCAC will host Theatre in the Park on Saturday, Aug.

9 at 10 a.m. at Lincoln Park's marble courts, featuring a free family-friendly performance by The Theatre Project of Seusspeare: Romeo and Juliet’s Restaurant Wars + a local food truck offering snacks for purchase.

Fire crews have increased containment of the 466-acre Wright Draw Fire to 77% and are working to contain the nearby 16,851-acre Turner Gulch Fire at 37%, with smoke still visible as the fire retreats from steep terrain.

They are using aerial reconnaissance and improved road lines with plans to begin suppression repair along Highway 141 as light precipitation aids progress — fire managers reported.

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.

Darius Rucker Live Concert

7-9 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $55.00 - $195.00 — Experience GRAMMY-winning artist Darius Rucker as he performs hits from his career in music.