Good morning, Grand Junction.

Mesa County Animal Services in Grand Junction will review pet adoption applications on a case-by-case basis this October instead of pausing black cat adoptions like some shelters do - the agency currently shelters eight black cats and nearly 20 black dogs waiting for homes.

Local ceramic teams at The Art Center and The ARTery teamed up after sprinkler malfunctions damaged bowl production — uniting local potters — to create bowls for Empty Bowls.

The fundraiser supports Catholic Outreach’s Soup Kitchen and runs 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at 245 S. First St.

Kannah Creek Brewing Company will close on Oct.

24 after 21 years, with live music from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. Owners Jim and Bernadette Jeffrys plan to retire as the brewery offers food specials and $5 drinks for its final hurrah.

Mesa County Valley School District 51 celebrated its 75th anniversary at a State of the District Luncheon on Oct.

8 at the Grand Junction Convention Center, where students helped guide seating and the Warrior Brass Band performed. Superintendent Brian Hill acknowledged funding challenges while highlighting academic gains and community support.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, Historic Lowell School at 310 N.

Seventh St. will host 'No Kings: Vote Early' for an afternoon event focused on nonpartisan voter participation; organizers plan for participants to drop ballots at Mesa County Central Services on Spruce Avenue at 2:45 p.m.

Three new paratransit buses run on CNG will be added to the Grand Valley Transit fleet, funded by a $640K federal grant with an 85-15 split on expenses.

The buses will carry 12 passengers with five wheelchair spots as approved at the Oct. 6 public hearing.

Mesa County Public Health is hosting a community flu vaccine clinic on Saturday, Oct.

17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering drive-thru shots for adults and in-office shots for children and others ages 6 months and up (bring photo ID and insurance card; assistance is available for uninsured).

Mesa County Public Health partners with Dillard’s and Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital to offer a free breast health event at Clifton Community Campus on Wednesday, Oct.

21 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event includes expert talks and free bra fittings (for proper sizing) along with guidance on early detection.

Residents are invited to get their flu shot at a community clinic hosted by Mesa County Public Health on Saturday, Oct.

17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with drive-thru vaccinations for adults and indoor service for children, while insurance is billed and assistance is available.