Good Day
Grand Junction
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Broadway Elementary students have performed 1,148 acts of kindness and raised $21.8K so far as part of their PTO's Raise Craze fundraiser to pay for a new playground — a project that will serve both the school and the Redlands community. Donations will continue to be accepted through next week to help reach the $500K goal. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bill O’Brien played at the 24th Mountain Harvest Festival on September 27 in Paonia—marking his return after a retirement party and showing his care for local fans. He said the warm support inspires him to keep playing music and visiting often. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa County Regional Transportation Planning Office is offering free rides on all Grand Valley Transit routes during the Week Without Driving from Monday through Sunday, Oct. 5 to show the challenges of getting around without a car—especially for those who do not drive because of health or cost issues. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ After years of groundwork, pavement installation for the airport’s new runway will begin in 2026 thanks to an extra $38 million FAA grant. The airport now has over $53 million in federal funding—more funds are needed for up to $100 million in additional work to meet its 2029 target. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Veterans Memorial Cemetery received a historic 1941 Marine Corps Jeep Friday that will help transport the remains of Marine Corps veterans to their final resting place—retired Air Force veteran Sean Meday led a successful GoFundMe campaign, drawing funds from local and regional donors. Groups from local veterans organizations attended the event. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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Ballyhoo Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets available — Experience the punk energy and pop reggae grooves of Baltimore’s BALLYHOO! on their coast-to-coast tour.
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Spencer Crandall Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience country music with Denver's own Spencer Crandall in a cozy venue.
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96 Bitter Beings Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Deron Miller returns for a night of energetic riffs and captivating music.
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Off With Their Heads Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate the release of 'Be Good' with fresh tunes from Off With Their Heads.
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Oktoberfest Family Festival
Celebrate fall at Cross Orchards Historic Site during the Oktoberfest Family Festival, featuring live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and fun for all ages. Enjoy free train rides, historic demonstrations, a pumpkin patch, and the Colorado State Steinholding Competition at 1 PM on the main stage!
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The Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue
7-8:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets vary — Enjoy an uproarious new comedy featuring the beloved Golden Girls in outrageous new escapades.
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Discovery Auto Group Pet Fair
10 AM – 2 PM — Discovery Auto Group — Free entry — Find your new furry friend at Roice-Hurst Humane Society's adoption booth during this community pet fair.
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Howl-o-ween 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run & Dog Walk
1-4 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $40 — Dress up with your pet for a festive run and enjoy an after-party with awards and live music.
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RECA Resource Fair
11 AM – 1 PM — Grand Junction Convention Center — Free entry — Explore valuable healthcare benefits for former uranium workers while enjoying a complimentary lunch.
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