Good Day
Grand Junction
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ O Road is temporarily closed between 16 Road and 17 Road for widening and improvements, with a detour via P Road provided. Mesa County
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A masked man robbed Bee Dynasty in downtown Grand Junction without using a weapon, and police are seeking information. KJCT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Heritage Festival, hosted by the Museums of Western Colorado, aims to celebrate the region's agricultural and transportation history with various family-friendly activities and is a key fundraiser for the Cross Orchards Historic Site. WesternSlopeNow.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Daily Sentinel is reducing its print schedule to Wednesdays and Saturdays, moving more content online to maintain financial stability while aiming to enhance digital offerings. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ The Grand Junction Regional Airport introduced a flight to and from Salt Lake City, thanks to a lodging tax increase voted by Mesa County residents. WesternSlopeNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local hospitals in Grand Junction, Colorado, emphasize the importance of annual mammograms for women over 40 to detect breast cancer early, highlighting new programs and technologies during Breast Cancer Awareness month. KKCO 11
- ➤ The Medicare open enrollment period commenced, offering seniors until Dec. 7 to adjust their health insurance plans for 2025 amidst significant changes and concerns over the impact of Medicare Advantage plans on coverage and hospital finances. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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90's Country Music Party - Live in Grand Junction
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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.
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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.
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Grand Junction Career Fair
Meet and connect with local and Fortune 500 company recruiters to explore various career opportunities.
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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.
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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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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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Gentle Active Yoga Class for Beginners
Experience a revitalizing yoga session focused on movement, meditation, and deep breathing, designed specifically for active beginners and above.
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Burning Witches Live at Mesa Theater
Experience a thrilling night of music with Burning Witches at the Mesa Theater, showcasing their dynamic performance.
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Dizzy Wright with Krizz Kaliko and Whitney Peyton
Experience an electrifying night of music featuring Dizzy Wright, Krizz Kaliko, and Whitney Peyton at the Mesa Theater.
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BabyJake Live Concert
Experience an evening of live music with Babyjake, known for his captivating performances and unique sound.
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~ James Clear
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