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Grand Junction
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spoons Bistro, part of HopeWest (a local nonprofit), is serving fully prepared Thanksgiving meals today to help community members facing challenges and will also accept Christmas takeout orders until Dec. 17 to ease holiday stress. KKCO 11
- ➤ VFW Post 1247 on Ute Ave has stayed closed since early October — leaders cite unresolved financial and operational issues and plan to hold a meeting on Dec. 7 for further input — while the other post remains open. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Kandi Roy is serving hot, home-cooked Thanksgiving meals to at least 250 truckers at Love’s gas station today starting around 3 p.m.—she raised $1,500 in donations and food contributions from community members to thank truckers working away from home. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ A Colorado nonprofit used a donation to help veteran Randolph Leslie Rogers, who has been living in his truck since his wife died, by arranging two hotel nights and providing meal vouchers for Thanksgiving. Founder Jimmy Keene drove nearly three hours to Grand Junction to set up the support and the group plans to assist more veterans before Christmas. KJCT
- ➤ A local Facebook group is connecting families in need with donors to provide Thanksgiving turkeys after a snap freeze and rising grocery prices. Administrators say the program—coordinated by page admin Lynette Rose—will continue through Thanksgiving and is also planning a Christmas toy drive. KKCO 11
- ➤ A Colorado nonprofit used a donation to provide homeless veteran Randolph Leslie Rogers with a hotel room for two nights and six meal vouchers for Thanksgiving — founder Jimmy Keene drove nearly three hours to arrange the help and said the organization plans to distribute the remaining funds before Christmas. Rogers, who has been living in his truck since his wife died earlier this year, said the assistance helped him feel safer during the holiday. KKCO 11
- ➤ Heather and Brad Seago began fostering through Mesa County Department of Human Services in 2018 and later adopted three children after a six-month waiting period; they said the strong local support made the journey full of relief and love—marking their family’s new identity through adoption. This story highlights the challenges and blessings of creating a safe home for children. Mesa County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Grand Junction is responding to a water break on Ute Ave at 11th street — officials said water between 9th and 12th will be shut off and residents updated as repairs continue. KJCT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Addiction specialists warned that the annual Blackout Wednesday phenomenon—when young adults gathered at local bars before Thanksgiving—led some residents to engage in binge drinking and risky behavior. They advised eating a full meal, staying hydrated, and planning a safe ride home if signs of excessive drinking were noticed. KKCO 11
- ➤ During the holiday season, Crisis Text Line officials said calls about loneliness, depression, and relationship issues increased. They advised people to prioritize self-care and open communication (with support available by texting 741741) if stress builds. KJCT
- ➤ During the holiday season, Crisis Text Line reported an increase in calls about loneliness, depression and relationship issues, and chief health officer Dr. Shairi Turner advised locals to focus on self-care and open communication—stressing that balancing festive pressures with well-being is essential. KKCO 11
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cookie is a 3-month-old kitten with a calm personality who arrived at Roice-Hurst Humane Society after being found outdoors with his sister Sugar. He will be neutered today and is expected to be adoptable in time for the Black Friday $20 adoption special. KKCO 11
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Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Cost Info — Experience the enchanting holiday classic that brings joy to the festive season.
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CMU Choirs and Orchestra Holiday Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Cost not specified — Celebrate the season with joyous performances of holiday favorites.
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Warren Miller's SNO-CIETY
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the joy of winter sports with thrilling skiing scenes and legendary athletes on the big screen.
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KT Tunstall Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Get tickets now — Experience the iconic KT Tunstall in a captivating live show blending folk, rock, and pop.
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Home Free Holiday Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the holiday magic with all-vocal country sensations Home Free as they perform cherished classics and original tunes.
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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — The Feisty Pint — 25% off tickets with code UGLY25 until Nov 22nd — Get ready for a festive crawl in your best ugly sweater.
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Mary Poppins Musical
7 PM — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved nanny's magical adventures in a delightful musical adaptation.
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Disney's Mary Poppins - The Musical
2-3:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets start at $56 — Experience the enchanting tale of Mary Poppins brought to life on stage.
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
7-8:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting night of acrobatics and holiday music with Cirque Musica's breathtaking performances.
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