News
Author to present Desolation Canyon history
James M. Aton will speak about his new book “The River Knows Everything: Desolation Canyon and the Green” today, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. in room 111 of the new classroom building, 1400 Houston Ave., Mesa State College. The book is a history of the canyon from prehistoric time to the present. Desolation is one of the West's wild treasures with sweeping vistas and ancient petroglyphs. Visitors come to study, explore, run the river, and hike a canyon that is deeper at its deepest than the Grand Canyon, better preserved than most of the Colo. River system, and full of eye-catching geology-castellated ridges, dramatic walls, slickrock formations, and lovely beaches. Event is free and open to the public.
Update from Highline
Waterfowl hunting season begins at Highline Lake today, Sept. 28 at the north end of the lake while the 2009 boating and swimming season ends at Highline Lake on Wed., Sept. 30. Boating will reopen March 1, 2010, as the weather and lake ice permit.
Hunters must use one of seven designated blinds at the north end of Highline Lake, and must stay inside the buoy line at the north end of the lake. Boaters are encouraged to stay to the south of the buoy line, outside the no-wake area.
Waterfowl hunting is allowed M-Fri. only, 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset, during the season.
Info: 858-7208. Highline is 10 miles NW of Fruita. Take I-70 to Loma exit, right on Highway 139 to Q Road, then follow the signs.
Advocating for you
Primary Care Partners now provides a Patient Advocate service to answer patients' questions regarding billing or insurance.
PCP knows these are tough times for many patients, and questions affecting finances can magnify the stress they may already feel as they cope with a medical condition. They offer five designated staff members who are skilled in answering questions patients may have about the financial side of their care. No appointment necessary. A reception area has been designated on the first level of the Primary Care Partners Building, across the lobby from Docs On Call.
Grand awarded
The Caring for Colorado Foundation has awarded Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado a $40,000 grant for a Living with Cancer Program that will provide support for cancer patients who are undergoing treatment and could benefit from palliative care services.
The program will be done in partnership with St. Mary's.
Veterans Stand Down
The eighth annual Veterans Stand Down will be held Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the old City Market Warehouse at 1st Street and W. Colorado Avenue. The event is open to veterans from 9 a.m.-noon. At noon it will open to the community. The event offers veterans access to a variety of social services, winter clothing and medical care.
Party for your pets
The Western Slope Animal Expo is set for Oct. 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. There will be pet photography, service providers/vendors (microchip clinic, etc.), face painting, balloon animals, pumpkin patch, cowboy poetry, adoptions, petting zoo and more. Tickets $4/adults and $2/children and seniors. Info: 201-9239.
How easy can it get?
The Celtic Singers are looking for new members. The good news: No need to pay dues, belong to a committees, or make a strong commitment. You only need reasonable pitch and ability to read music. Rehearsals are before the performances, often on a Saturday, you are not required to attend every performance. This nonprofit Celtic choral group (Irish, Scots, Cornish, Wales, Isle of Man, Brittany) sings in English and does not charge for performances. Info: Joe, 256-0858.
String Fever is in the air
MC Concert Assoc. presents String Fever Monday, Oct. 19, GJ High School auditorium. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the show begins at 7. Brothers Giles, Ralph and Neal, and their cousin, Graham, will amaze and delight you with their unique sounds on electric violins, viola and cello. Tickets: adults- $25, students -$15. Info: 243-1979.
Activity Club for people with disabilities
The Activity Club at the Center for Independence will teach individuals with disabilities, who are or would like to be independent in the community, how to develop and plan their own social activities. Learn: How to start a social group, plan a dinner out, host an activity, plan holiday potlucks, how to work through conflicts, plan a Bingo night, how to find community activities, and more. The club meets twice a month, once for planning (1st Wed.) and once for an activity. Free, activities may have a cost involved. Starts Oct. 7, 5-6 p.m., at CFI, 740 Gunnison Ave. Info: 241-0315, X22.
Steak and crab fest
For $35/person, enjoy an all-you-can-eat crab and steak dinner. Drinks included, hot dogs and sodas are available for kids for just $3. Proceeds benefit MSC Wrestling. Saturday, Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m., Lincoln Park Barn. Info: Chuck, 248-1460.
Call for arts and craft vendors
The Center for Independence, an organization that empowers people who are disabled, will be holding a Community Arts & Crafts fair Nov. 13, 4-8 p.m. and Nov. 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 740 Gunnison Ave. Proceeds will go to new equipment for an adaptive kitchen for the center. Tables for rent: $25. Info: 241-0315.
Looking for sponsors
The Central High School Speech and Debate Team is working to build community partnerships to fund travel and tournament expenses for the 2009-2010 season. Info: 254-7301 or e-mail tbichler@mesa.k12.co.us. Sponsors can donate $500 Platinum, $250 Gold, $100 Silver, or $50 Bronze levels and will be recognized in two Friday editions of the Grand Junction Free Press in October, at the Warrior Invitational Speech Tournament in January, and in the school newsletter.
Open auditions
Beyond Boundaries Dance Collective will hold open auditions for adult dancers for its February dance concert Sunday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m. in the new Mesa State dance studio in the Moss Performing Arts Center. Previous dance experience is recommended. Several choreographers will be casting dances for the concert.
Dollars for dogs; cash for cats
Consider helping Mesa County's homeless pets. Roice-Hurst Humane Society is announcing the start of its fall fund drive to raise $100,000 to help support the ever-increasing homeless pet population. Purchase a “Paw” for $1 at various locations around town: Alpine Banks, Fisher's Liquor Barn, Bellco Credit Union, Dare to Care, or Old Chicago's and at several local events throughout the year. Info: 216-9079.
A Night at the Tree House
They are celebrating its 10th anniversary with a gala fundraiser Fri., Oct. 9, at The Axis Night Club, 2993 North Ave. There will be a guest speaker, Clint Hurdle (former manager of The Rockies), valet parking, a sumptuous cascading buffet of food provided by Classic Cuisine & Catering, a cash bar and an auction of incredible gift and service items. Info: 241-8001, www.treehousegj.org.
James M. Aton will speak about his new book “The River Knows Everything: Desolation Canyon and the Green” today, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. in room 111 of the new classroom building, 1400 Houston Ave., Mesa State College. The book is a history of the canyon from prehistoric time to the present. Desolation is one of the West's wild treasures with sweeping vistas and ancient petroglyphs. Visitors come to study, explore, run the river, and hike a canyon that is deeper at its deepest than the Grand Canyon, better preserved than most of the Colo. River system, and full of eye-catching geology-castellated ridges, dramatic walls, slickrock formations, and lovely beaches. Event is free and open to the public.
Update from Highline
Waterfowl hunting season begins at Highline Lake today, Sept. 28 at the north end of the lake while the 2009 boating and swimming season ends at Highline Lake on Wed., Sept. 30. Boating will reopen March 1, 2010, as the weather and lake ice permit.
Hunters must use one of seven designated blinds at the north end of Highline Lake, and must stay inside the buoy line at the north end of the lake. Boaters are encouraged to stay to the south of the buoy line, outside the no-wake area.
Waterfowl hunting is allowed M-Fri. only, 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset, during the season.
Info: 858-7208. Highline is 10 miles NW of Fruita. Take I-70 to Loma exit, right on Highway 139 to Q Road, then follow the signs.
Advocating for you
Primary Care Partners now provides a Patient Advocate service to answer patients' questions regarding billing or insurance.
PCP knows these are tough times for many patients, and questions affecting finances can magnify the stress they may already feel as they cope with a medical condition. They offer five designated staff members who are skilled in answering questions patients may have about the financial side of their care. No appointment necessary. A reception area has been designated on the first level of the Primary Care Partners Building, across the lobby from Docs On Call.
Grand awarded
The Caring for Colorado Foundation has awarded Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado a $40,000 grant for a Living with Cancer Program that will provide support for cancer patients who are undergoing treatment and could benefit from palliative care services.
The program will be done in partnership with St. Mary's.
Veterans Stand Down
The eighth annual Veterans Stand Down will be held Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the old City Market Warehouse at 1st Street and W. Colorado Avenue. The event is open to veterans from 9 a.m.-noon. At noon it will open to the community. The event offers veterans access to a variety of social services, winter clothing and medical care.
Party for your pets
The Western Slope Animal Expo is set for Oct. 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. There will be pet photography, service providers/vendors (microchip clinic, etc.), face painting, balloon animals, pumpkin patch, cowboy poetry, adoptions, petting zoo and more. Tickets $4/adults and $2/children and seniors. Info: 201-9239.
How easy can it get?
The Celtic Singers are looking for new members. The good news: No need to pay dues, belong to a committees, or make a strong commitment. You only need reasonable pitch and ability to read music. Rehearsals are before the performances, often on a Saturday, you are not required to attend every performance. This nonprofit Celtic choral group (Irish, Scots, Cornish, Wales, Isle of Man, Brittany) sings in English and does not charge for performances. Info: Joe, 256-0858.
String Fever is in the air
MC Concert Assoc. presents String Fever Monday, Oct. 19, GJ High School auditorium. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the show begins at 7. Brothers Giles, Ralph and Neal, and their cousin, Graham, will amaze and delight you with their unique sounds on electric violins, viola and cello. Tickets: adults- $25, students -$15. Info: 243-1979.
Activity Club for people with disabilities
The Activity Club at the Center for Independence will teach individuals with disabilities, who are or would like to be independent in the community, how to develop and plan their own social activities. Learn: How to start a social group, plan a dinner out, host an activity, plan holiday potlucks, how to work through conflicts, plan a Bingo night, how to find community activities, and more. The club meets twice a month, once for planning (1st Wed.) and once for an activity. Free, activities may have a cost involved. Starts Oct. 7, 5-6 p.m., at CFI, 740 Gunnison Ave. Info: 241-0315, X22.
Steak and crab fest
For $35/person, enjoy an all-you-can-eat crab and steak dinner. Drinks included, hot dogs and sodas are available for kids for just $3. Proceeds benefit MSC Wrestling. Saturday, Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m., Lincoln Park Barn. Info: Chuck, 248-1460.
Call for arts and craft vendors
The Center for Independence, an organization that empowers people who are disabled, will be holding a Community Arts & Crafts fair Nov. 13, 4-8 p.m. and Nov. 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 740 Gunnison Ave. Proceeds will go to new equipment for an adaptive kitchen for the center. Tables for rent: $25. Info: 241-0315.
Looking for sponsors
The Central High School Speech and Debate Team is working to build community partnerships to fund travel and tournament expenses for the 2009-2010 season. Info: 254-7301 or e-mail tbichler@mesa.k12.co.us. Sponsors can donate $500 Platinum, $250 Gold, $100 Silver, or $50 Bronze levels and will be recognized in two Friday editions of the Grand Junction Free Press in October, at the Warrior Invitational Speech Tournament in January, and in the school newsletter.
Open auditions
Beyond Boundaries Dance Collective will hold open auditions for adult dancers for its February dance concert Sunday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m. in the new Mesa State dance studio in the Moss Performing Arts Center. Previous dance experience is recommended. Several choreographers will be casting dances for the concert.
Dollars for dogs; cash for cats
Consider helping Mesa County's homeless pets. Roice-Hurst Humane Society is announcing the start of its fall fund drive to raise $100,000 to help support the ever-increasing homeless pet population. Purchase a “Paw” for $1 at various locations around town: Alpine Banks, Fisher's Liquor Barn, Bellco Credit Union, Dare to Care, or Old Chicago's and at several local events throughout the year. Info: 216-9079.
A Night at the Tree House
They are celebrating its 10th anniversary with a gala fundraiser Fri., Oct. 9, at The Axis Night Club, 2993 North Ave. There will be a guest speaker, Clint Hurdle (former manager of The Rockies), valet parking, a sumptuous cascading buffet of food provided by Classic Cuisine & Catering, a cash bar and an auction of incredible gift and service items. Info: 241-8001, www.treehousegj.org.
