Good Day
Grand Junction
Friday, September 27th, 2024
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa County Department of Human Services has been recognized for their efforts in reducing SNAP application processing times by 40% in seven months, leading to quicker nutritional support for the community. Mesa County
- ➤ The 43rd annual Parade of Homes, showcasing 14 houses built by 13 Mesa County builders with prices ranging from $600,000 to over $2 million, begins this weekend in Grand Junction, Colorado. WesternSlopeNow.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A metal flower memorializing Allie Telinde was stolen from a statue in Grand Junction, and CrimeStoppers is seeking public assistance in the investigation. KKCO 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado's Attorney General Phil Weiser opposes the Kroger-Albertsons merger, citing concerns over decreased competition harming consumers and local farmers. KJCT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado West Land Trust, in collaboration with Freshwater Trust, has launched a Water Protection Plan to address climate change and water scarcity in the Colorado River Basin through innovative conservation practices. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michael Bennett, finalist for the Grand Junction City Manager position, emphasizes the importance of public trust, efficient budgeting for outcomes, collaborative work with city councils, and replicating his successful community engagement and partnership approach from Fruita. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Mesa County commissioners voted against Colorado Proposition 127, which seeks to ban the hunting of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx. WesternSlopeNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County announces a free two-day mental health summit, Mesa Talks, scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11 at Colorado Mesa University, aiming to facilitate collaboration and share resources among mental health professionals, first responders, and the community. Mesa County
- ➤ Mesa County Behavioral Health applies for a $450,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support local case management services through its Multi-Agency Collaboration team. Mesa County
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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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Ladies Night Out: Wine and Pumpkin Designs
Experience an evening of creativity and camaraderie with fellow women as you craft pumpkin-themed designs while enjoying wine.
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Gentle Active Yoga Session
Experience a revitalizing yoga class designed for active beginners and above, focusing on movement, meditation, and deep breathing exercises in a serene setting.
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Koko Love - Funky House DJ Set
Experience a vibrant DJ set featuring funky house music by Koko Love at Sauvage Spectrum.
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Deadlands Live Concert
Experience an electrifying evening of music with Deadlands at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction.
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Toddler Time: Paint Your Pumpkin at Angelo's Pottery Studio
Experience a delightful morning of pumpkin painting for toddlers, complete with snacks, story time, and a take-home book.
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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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