Friday, September 20th, 2024
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction's 2024 community survey shows high resident engagement, aiding city improvements and strategic planning. City of Grand Junction
- ➤ Alisha Wenger, executive director of the Community Food Bank of Grand Junction, discusses Hunger Action Month and how the organization is addressing hunger, including transforming a deli into a community cafe. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ Mesa County enforces leash laws requiring dogs to be on leashes no longer than 10 feet in public areas to ensure safety and enjoyment for all. Mesa County
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Garfield County deputies intercepted a large shipment of suspected counterfeit OxyContin pills containing fentanyl with an estimated street value of $2.67 million during a traffic stop. KJCT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A mare was euthanized and its foal taken into care after the mare broke its leg during a BLM wild horse roundup in Colorado, sparking criticism over the practice. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. John Hickenlooper and colleagues urged key U.S. departments to reconsider proposals limiting the use of climbing anchors in wilderness areas, amid review of a new policy influenced by over 9,000 public comments. WesternSlopeNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Public Health Clinic introduces new testing for COVID-19, flu, RSV, and strep, with results available within 24 hours for ages 5 and older. WesternSlopeNow.com
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Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Show 2024
Experience one of the largest gem and mineral shows in Western Colorado, featuring vendors, interactive exhibits, and activities for all ages.
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Smart Cycling Course at Lincoln Park
Learn essential cycling skills and techniques at the League of American Bicyclists League Cycling Instructor seminar hosted in Lincoln Park's Hospitality Suite.
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Gentle Active Yoga Class for Beginners
Experience a calming yoga class designed for active beginners, focusing on movement, meditation, and deep breathing exercises in a supportive environment.
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2024 Grand Junction Dog Performance Splash Events
Experience thrilling dog jumping competitions at the Mesa County Fairgrounds with various events spanning four days.
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Gentle Active Yoga Class
Experience a calming yoga class that integrates movement, meditation, and deep breathing, designed for active beginners and above.
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Sound Destroyer Concert Featuring Mike Love & the Full Circle
Experience an exciting night of music with Mike Love & the Full Circle, featuring a blend of metal, reggae, and rock at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction.
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Gentle Active Yoga Class
Experience the harmony of mind and body through a gentle yoga class designed for active beginners featuring movement, meditation, and breathing exercises.
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Gentle Active Yoga Class for Beginners
Experience a rejuvenating yoga class designed for active beginners, focusing on movement, meditation, and deep breathing exercises.
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Alice's Wonderland at The Avalon Theatre
Experience a delightful show featuring creative performances inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland.
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2024-2025 Grand Valley Community Concert Series
Experience a captivating night of music at the Grand Valley Community Concerts hosted at The Avalon Theatre.
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JunkTown Film Festival
We’re not Sundance or Tribeca or Telluride. We’re certainly not Cannes and we’re not even Slamdance. We’re the Junktown Film Festival, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, the childhood home of blacklisted screenwriter (and bathtub enthusiast) Dalton Trumbo. We showcase incredible short films from across the United States and around the world.
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~ Naval Ravikant
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