Friday, October 18th, 2024
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County closed O Road between 16 Road and 17 Road for widening and improvement works, with a detour suggested via P Road. KJCT
- ➤ CDOT is gearing up for upcoming winter weather in Colorado, advising travelers to navigate safely and heed guidelines near plows. KKCO 11
- ➤ Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District awarded $768,498 in grants to five local entities for community projects including athletic field lighting and safety equipment improvements. KJCT
- ➤ Downtown Grand Junction continues its tradition since the 1950s by installing holiday lights on 133 trees, with street closures scheduled for efficient setup, as part of a partnership between the city and the Downtown Development Authority. KKCO 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rowdy, the live mascot for Colorado Mesa University, will retire at the end of the football season and will be succeeded by a younger calf chosen by the school community next spring. KKCO 11
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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.
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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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Heritage Festival
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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Lucero Live Concert
Experience an electrifying night of Americana and punk music with Lucero at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction.
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