Good morning, Grand Junction.

Seniors at The Lodge are making washcloth teddy bears for NICU babies at St. Mary’s Hospital; the project keeps residents active and connected.

The facility — hosting a dance party titled 'Don’t Let the Light Go Out' on Sept. 29 — plans more activities.

Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band Fab Four will perform live Saturday, Sept.

26 at the Avalon Theater at 7:30 p.m. for a two-hour set featuring hits from the Beatles’ film Help! and later classics.

Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band Fab Four will perform Beatles hits at the Avalon Theater on Saturday, Sept.

26 at 7:30 p.m. in Grand Junction, presenting songs including Help (1965) live on stage.

Fruita will unveil new banners on the COOP Tower at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept.

25. The banners feature a cyclist, the 20-foot dinosaur Greta, and 150 hand-drawn flowers (submitted by local residents), while a ceremony in Mulberry Park will offer a new telescope for close-up views.

Colorado Mesa University is offering one year free tuition to timber mill employees following its promise made on Friday, Sept.

18. The offer, available at Montrose and Grand Junction campuses, supports workers gaining new skills whether or not the mill stays open — a move for community stability.

The D51 Foundation announced this week that it awarded $10,841 in professional learning grants to 31 Mesa County Valley School District 51 staffers for training in math, speech & social studies.

The grants support ongoing educator development and aim to boost student success.

Gias Foods is recalling its Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettucine due to possible Listeria contamination and potential distribution in Mesa County.

Consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers and return or discard recalled packages — no illnesses have been reported.

During Child Passenger Safety Week today, Grand Junction Fire Department urges families to check car seats for loose and poorly-installed setups, proper fit and expiration dates per updated Colorado law; residents needing help can call certified technicians at the department or Hilltop Child Safety Program.