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Thursday, October 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The inaugural GJT RUNway Race Series, featuring various running events, will take place at the Grand Junction Regional Airport to support STEM education and local organizations.  WesternSlopeNow.com
  • Mama Shark, a cat who recently raised seven kittens, is now available for adoption at the Roice-Hurst Humane Society.  KJCT

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A train collided with a semi-truck in Fruita, prompting local concerns about the safety of the intersection, though no injuries were reported.  KKCO 11

CRIME NEWS

  • Ryan Kieckhaefer was arrested in Grand Junction, Colorado, for aggravated cruelty to animals after police received a video showing abuse to a puppy.  KJCT

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Colorado Mesa University arranges an additional talk by Neil deGrasse Tyson due to high demand after initial tickets sell out in less than 24 hours.  Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Mesa County Public Health extends the 'No Burn Advisory' due to poor air quality from wildfire smoke, advising residents on protective measures.  KJCT

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 10/11/24

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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.

    Sat, 10/12/24

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  • Deadlands Live Concert

    Experience an electrifying evening of music with Deadlands at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction.

    Mon, 10/14/24

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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.

    Tue, 10/15/24

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  • Gentle Active Yoga Class

    Experience a refreshing yoga class designed for active beginners, focusing on movement, meditation, and deep breathing techniques.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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  • 90's Country Music Party - Live in Grand Junction

    Experience an unforgettable night with the hottest 90's country band performing all the hits from the greatest decade of country music.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • Heritage Festival at Cross Orchards

    Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of yesteryear at the annual Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 19, from 9 AM to 3 PM, at the Cross Orchards Historic Site, operated by the Museums of Western Colorado. This family-friendly festival offers a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations that highlight the rich agricultural and transportation heritage of the region.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • Gentle Active Yoga Class for Beginners

    Experience a calming and engaging yoga class that combines movement, meditation, and deep breathing exercises suitable for active beginners and above.

    Tue, 10/22/24

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  • Grand Junction Career Fair

    Meet and connect with local and Fortune 500 company recruiters to explore various career opportunities.

    Wed, 10/23/24

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  • Drink Up Witches! A Night of Wine and Halloween Design

    Experience a fun evening of painting with Halloween-themed silk screens while enjoying local wines and snacks.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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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.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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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.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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