Good Day
Grand Junction
Monday, October 21st, 2024
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction is advancing in its efforts to enhance the safety of the North Avenue corridor for bikers, pedestrians, and other non-vehicle travelers with a project set for completion in 2027. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ MCSO and DEA will collect expired and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal in Grand Junction on October 26th, offering a free and anonymous service. KKCO 11
- ➤ After facing homelessness following a relocated job falling through, Navy and Marine Corps veteran Dan Mina, with the aid of the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing Program, successfully transitioned to secure housing and employment, highlighting the program's nationwide efforts to house nearly 87,000 veterans. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Junction Art Center celebrated Native American culture through a Fine Art Market, showcasing Ute, Navajo, and other local tribes' art to promote cultural awareness and understanding. KJCT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Measures 4A and 4B aim to fund essential renovations and upgrades for Central High School and other D51 schools without raising taxes. KJCT
- ➤ Jack Curry has been appointed as the new executive director of Riverside Education Centers, succeeding Joy Hudak who retired after 18 years. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Measures 4A and 4B on the Colorado ballot aim to fund critical renovations and upgrades for Central High School without raising taxes, addressing its dire need for modernization and ADA compliance. KKCO 11
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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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