Sunday, October 20th, 2024
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ National Move Over Day emphasizes the importance of drivers moving over for emergency and maintenance vehicles to protect workers on the roadside. KKCO 11
- ➤ Central High School's annual craft fair showcased local small businesses selling holiday-themed items, with another fair scheduled for November 2. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County proposes a $246.9 million budget for 2025, focusing on employee recruitment, public safety enhancements, and capital improvement projects. KJCT
- ➤ A new Colorado law mandates all Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers to carry chains from September 1 to May 31, affecting several major corridors. KKCO 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Aiden Taylor's 216 rushing yards led Colorado Mesa to a 21-10 victory against New Mexico Highlands, marking their fourth consecutive win. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ The Fruita Monument High School softball team captured the Class 5A Region 8 title with close wins over Fort Collins and Grandview, advancing to the state tournament for the third consecutive year. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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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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Emo Night Brooklyn Concert at Mesa Theater
Experience an electrifying night filled with emo music at the Mesa Theater featuring the popular Emo Night Brooklyn.
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