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Grand Junction
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families across Mesa County will receive free toys, stuffed animals and food baskets for children at Kenzi’s Causes Toy Shop at The Grand Vista Hotel this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and organizers ask parents to bring identification to verify eligibility. KKCO 11
- ➤ Downtown businesses will host the Spirit of Christmas Walk on Dec. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will include live music, carolers, an artist market, a coat drive, and a meet with Santa's reindeer by the Christmas tree on 4th and Main. KKCO 11
- ➤ Meals on Wheels of Mesa County delivers about 450 meals daily to seniors and performs wellness checks during the holiday season. The program is seeking donations and volunteers to reduce a waitlist of roughly 78 seniors across communities from Palisade to Loma. KJCT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra holds a public dress rehearsal of Inside the Snowglobe from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Asteria Theatre, letting families preview the holiday show — it also announced a new, jointly supported role for a viola instructor and education director with CMU to boost music education. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State Patrol warns drivers to watch for wildlife on roads this winter after investigating 431 wildlife crashes last December — officials advise drivers to keep the speed limit and use high beams when safe. KJCT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rodeo Market on North Avenue closed temporarily after failing a CDPHE food safety inspection (its license is suspended until essential corrections are made), with violations such as cross-contamination and unsanitary equipment observed during the review. KKCO 11
- ➤ Local restaurants were inspected today by Mesa County Public Health with multiple food safety issues noted at several eateries from Mack to De Beque (Bamboo City, Grand International Buffet, and others) and re-inspection notices issued to ensure proper food handling. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Central Warriors Wrestling announced on Facebook that the Warriors Classic tournament will continue Dec. 19 and 20 despite a Denver bus crash that hospitalized 13 players and two staff (support surged with over $40,000 raised). KKCO 11
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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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