Good morning, Grand Junction.

All Mesa County Valley School District 51 schools earned either a Performance or an Improvement rating on Colorado’s state report card this school year—marking the first time every school in the district avoided lower marks; the district credited teachers, administrators and students for this success and now aims for 90% of its schools to earn a Performance rating by 2030.

Gear Junction and RiversEdge West are partnering to clean up the Grand Valley River on September 13 with volunteers meeting at designated spots in the morning — organizers advise wearing gloves, water, sturdy shoes and sun protection to keep our drinking water safe and the ecosystem thriving.

The Turner Gulch Fire—caused by lightning and spreading to about 31,699 acres near Gateway—has been 100% contained as most repair work was finished and command shifted at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Mesa County Treasurer Sheila Reiner announced she will resign her elected role effective Sept.

9 due to county policy separating the treasurer and finance director roles and will serve as acting finance director—Mesa County Commissioners will appoint her successor to serve as treasurer through December until a new election is held.

Mesa County commissioners approved a $100,000 increase to the Japanese beetle eradication contract on Tuesday to fund Acelepryn treatments for properties within 200 meters of new traps (the treatment is offered at no cost to eligible property owners).

Live in the Grapevines Concert: Quemando

7-9 p.m. — Grande River Vineyards — Benefit concert — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Quemando Salsa Band in a beautiful vineyard setting.

Dinner Under the Moon

5-8:30 p.m. — Western Colorado Research Center - Orchard Mesa — Ticketed — Enjoy a delightful evening of food and performances supporting bilingual education under the stars.

Understanding ADCs in the Real World

6-8 p.m. — Colorado Mesa University Confluence Hall — Free entry — Explore the role of analog-to-digital converters in making sense of the analog world with live demonstrations.

Rebecca Folsom Duo Performance

7-9 p.m. — The Radio Room — Doors at 6:30 p.m. — Enjoy an evening of melodic tunes by the talented Rebecca Folsom Duo.

Grand Mesa Open Pickleball Tournament

Sep 12-14 — Lincoln Park — Registration required — Compete and play pickleball with local enthusiasts in a fun tournament setting.

Cavalcade's Monthly Variety Show

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Cavalcade — Check local listings — Experience phenomenal music and local poetry in a quirky, genuine variety show.

Amy Grant Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the timeless music of Amy Grant, the Queen of Christmas.

Sip & Stitch at Whitewater Hill Vineyards

3-6 p.m. — Whitewater Hill Vineyards — 25% off glasses of wine — Craft in a relaxed setting while enjoying discounts on delicious local wine.

A.J. Croce Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique musical journey with A.J. Croce and his band.

Italian Family Style Dinner

6-9 p.m. — Mafia Princess Wines — Limited tickets — Savor an intimate Italian dinner with local ingredients under the stars.