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Thursday, November 7th, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Enstrom Candies commemorates its 15th anniversary in Grand Junction with a community event featuring a ribbon-cutting, toffee tasting, and a gift basket drawing for customers.  The Business Times
  • A 7-year-old boy from Grand Junction raised enough funds through his lemonade and hot chocolate stand to donate 1,500 meals to the Food Bank of the Rockies, demonstrating the impact of community philanthropy.  KKCO 11

EDUCATION NEWS

  • School District 51's ballot issues on borrowing $190 million for renovations and improvements, without raising taxes, have majority voter support.  KKCO 11

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Cody Davis leads Tom Acker by 22,636 votes in the race for Mesa County Commissioner, prioritizing affordable housing, law enforcement support, business-friendly policies, budget responsibility, and improvements in roads and behavioral health.  KJCT
  • Jeff Hurd leads Adam Frisch by 11,665 votes in the preliminary results for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District race, focusing on strong leadership for rural areas and issues like border security and water rights.  KKCO 11
  • Mesa County residents predominantly voted against the proposed $80 million 29 Road & I-70 interchange project in recent ballots.  KJCT

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 11/8/24

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  • Native American Cultural Programs - Day 2 in Grand Junction

    Experience a day of rich Native American cultural programs and activities at the Grand Junction Convention Center.

    Sat, 11/9/24

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  • Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies

    Experience an engaging exploration of scientific accuracy in popular films with renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, featuring iconic movies and their surprising truths.

    Sun, 11/10/24

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  • Mason Ramsey Live Performance

    Experience the musical talents of Mason Ramsey at Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar in Grand Junction.

    Thu, 11/14/24

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  • Pecos & The Rooftops Concert in Grand Junction

    Experience a lively concert featuring Pecos & The Rooftops along with the Huser Brother Band at Mesa Theater.

    Sat, 11/16/24

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  • Winery Comedy Night

    Experience an evening filled with laughter and great beverages as some of the best comedians entertain you at Sauvage Spectrum.

    Fri, 11/22/24

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  • Grand Mesa A Cappella Chorus Winter Holiday Concert

    Experience the festive sounds of the season at the Grand Mesa A Cappella Chorus' free holiday concert at First Presbyterian Church.

    Sat, 11/23/24

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  • Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

    Celebrate America's beloved Christmas tradition with the enchanting Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, featuring an international all-star cast.

    Tue, 11/26/24

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  • NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

    Experience the enchanting performance of the NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at The Avalon Theatre in Grand Junction, CO.

    Wed, 11/27/24

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  • Thanksgiving Buffet at Holiday Inn & Suites

    Experience a delightful Thanksgiving buffet featuring a wide array of seasonal dishes at the Grand Valley Grill in a comfortable setting.

    Thu, 11/28/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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