News
Monday
Dec. 14
Andrew Romanoff, candidate for U.S. Senate, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main Street Bagels, Sixth and Main streets. Info: .241-2740
Honor our military service members & their families, 6:30 p.m., GJ Veterans Hospital, 2121 North Ave., Bldg. 6, Info: 640-7971.
Co. Desert Herb Society meeting, 6:30 p.m., second Monday, Botanical Gardens library, 641 Struthers Ave. Info: 241-1065.
Happy Feet Round Dance Club, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 2400 Consistory Court. $4. Info: 243-5858.
Swing Dancing Mondays, 7-9:30 p.m. Tree House Teen Bistro, 1505 Chipeta Ave. Info: 241-8001.
Visual Impairment Rec. Group, “feeling Fun”, Card Games, 3-4:30 p.m., Center for Independence, 740 Gunnison Ave. Fee will vary. Info/register: 241-0315
Ballroom dancers Pat and Ken, 2:30 p.m., Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Senior Dining with Gray Gourmet, noon, every Monday. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Clifton Community Hall, 126 Second St.; Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson St., Fruita. Grand View Apts., 1501 N. First St.; Monterey Park Apts., 999 Bookcliff Ave. Suggested donation $2.50. Call one day in advance for reservation. Info/RSVP: 243-9844 x1.
Intermediate Line Dance for Kids 50+. A fun way to learn popular dances, o partner needed, every Monday 1-2:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park Barn. Drop in for $4 or purchase a punch pass for $30.
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 9:30 a.m. - Cribbage; 10:30 a.m. - Computer Classes; Noon - Gray Gourmet; 1 p.m. - Card Bingo; 5:30 p.m. - Singles Pinochle.
Dance Class, Mondays, LaPuerta dance studio 7 p.m., 634 Main St. Suite 1., $5., Info: 970-712-2552
Tuesday
Dec. 15
55+ Low-Vision Group, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Tuesday, Center for Independence, 740 Gunnison Ave. Chair exercises, arts & crafts, educational seminars, transportation provided, $2 for lunch. Info/RSVP: 241-0315 x21.
Tai Chi intro., 6:45 p.m., first, third, and fourth Tuesday, Fairmount Hall, 2511 N. 12th St. Info: 248-9534.
Sit-r-cise, exercise from your chair, 6 p.m., every Tue., Wed., Thu. and Fri. Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Senior Dining with Gray Gourmet, noon, every Tuesday. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.; Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson St., Fruita; Grand View Apts., 1501 N. First St.; Monterey Park Apts., 999 Bookcliff Ave., Mesa Community Center, 48973 KE Rd., Mesa., Suggested donation $2.50. Call one day in advance for reservation. Info/RSVP: 243-9844 x1.
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 9 a.m. - Cribbage; 9 a.m. - Pool Tournament; Noon - Gray Gourmet; 1:30 p.m. - Bingo.
Wednesday
Dec. 16
Nick -N- Willy's 5 year anniversary celebration, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., 639 Horizon Drivee., enjoy a free slice of pizza!
Photography Portfolio Review with Rick Kaylin, The Blue Pig Gallery, 119 W. Third St., Palisade, $15., Info: 464-4819
Latin Dance lessons, 7:000 p.m., Boomers, 436 Main St., $5 for lesson / no cover charge., Info: 248-9022
Bold Reads Book Group, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Central Library, 530 Grand Ave., Focuses on current issues & will discuss “Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Elks Lodge No. 575 meeting first and third Wednesday, 249 S. Fourth St. Info: 243-0675.
Palisade Art Lovers, 10 a.m., first and third Wednesday, Veterans Memorial Bldg., Palisade Park, Eighth and Main streets. Info: Lise, 255-1557. Guests free; membership $15.
Community Cat Care meeting, third Wednesday, 7 p.m., Community Hospital conf. room (downstairs). Info: 245-5675.
Free Wine Tasting, Crossroads Wine and Spirits, New location, 611 24 Road, 1-6:00 p.m. Info: www.crossroadswineandspirits.com / 257-1557
Dining out group, 5 p.m. Every Wednesday. Info: 245-4995
Sit-r-cise, exercise from your chair, 6 p.m., every Tue., Wed., Thu.. and Fri. Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Senior Dining with Gray Gourmet, noon, every Wednesday. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.; Clifton Community Hall, 126 Second St.; Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson St., Fruita; Grand View Apts., 1501 N. First St.; Monterey Park Apts., 999 Bookcliff Ave.; Collbran Congregational Church, 202 W. High St., Collbran; DeBeque Senior Center, 381 Minter Ave., DeBeque. Suggested donation $2.50. Call one day in advance for reservation. Info/RSVP: 243-9844 x1.
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 9 a.m. - Ladies Pool; 9 a.m. - Card Social; Noon - Gray Gourmet; 1 p.m. - Pinochle.
Thursday
Dec. 17
GJ Centennial Band, 7:30 p.m., Avalon Theatre, presents a Christmas Musical Potpourri, $5 adults, children under 12 free. Tickets at Roper Music or at the door.
Call-A-Lawyer Night, third Thursday, 7-9 p.m., free legal advice if you can get through the busy phone line: 256-4001.
Passion with Poetry, open mic poetry readings, 6:30 p.m., Camilla's Kaffe, Main St., Fruita. Third Thursday. Hosted by local author Suzanne Bronson. All poets, listeners invited.
Duplicate Bridge, Thursday, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Bridge Center of GJ, 2923 North Ave., Unit 5. Only players under 299 master points. Call for a partner. Info: 241-2856, bridgecenter.biz.
Yoga for Seniors, 9 - 10:00 a.m., Yoga West Collective, 1025 10th St., Every Thursday., Info: Danielle, 970-314-7364
Thursday Senior Potluck. Noon every Thursday. I.O.O.F. Hall, 156 Park Square, Fruita. Cost: $3 donation. Info: 858-0360.
Visual Impairment Rec. Group, “feeling Fun,” shuffleboard, 3-4:30 p.m., Center for Independence, 740 Gunnison Ave., fee will vary. Info/Register: 241-0315.
Sit-r-cise, exercise from your chair, 6 p.m., every Tue., Wed., Thu. and Fri., Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Thursday Senior Potluck. Noon every Thursday. I.O.O.F. Hall, 156 Park Square, Fruita. Cost: $3 donation. Info: 858-0360.
Senior Dining with Gray Gourmet, noon, every Thursday. Clifton Community Hall, 126 Second St.; Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson St., Fruita; Grand View Apts., 1501 N. First St.; Monterey Park Apts., 999 Bookcliff Ave. Suggested donation $2.50. Call one day in advance for reservation. Info/RSVP: 243-9844 x1.
Senior Dance with Live Music. Thursday, 8-11 p.m. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Cost: $2. Have a fun filled evening with live music and dancing! Enjoy yourself on the dance floor, or if you're not a dancer meet with friends and listen to all the old tunes!
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 9 a.m. - Canasta; 9:30 - Board Meeting/Lunch (first Thursday only); 10 a.m. - Band (first Thursday); 10:30 a.m. - Bunco (third Thursday); 12:30 p.m. - Pokeno.
Benefits of massage for Seniors, 10:30 a.m., Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Friday
Dec. 18
Fruita's Hometown Christmas Parade of lights “A Christmas in Candyland”, 6-7:30 p.m., Downtown Fruita.
First Annual Christmas Craft Show, noon - 9 p.m., 127 E. Aspen Ave.,, Fruita., in conjunction with Fruita's Hometown Christmas & Parade of Lights.
Bethlehem Revisited, 6 - 9 p.m., Dec. 18-20, Northeast Christian Church, 2001 Patterson Road., Info: 243-6672, Les Hawkins or Michael Chase.
Chili Supper, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Fruita Police Community Room, sponsored by Fruita Lioness, adults $4, children 6 -12, $2. Proceeds to Latimer House & Homeward Bound. Info: 858-6762
Sit-r-cise, exercise from your chair, 6 p.m., every Tue., Wed., Thu.. and Fri., Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Senior Dining with Gray Gourmet. Noon, every Friday. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.; Clifton Community Hall, 126 Second St.; Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson St., Fruita; Monterey Park Apts., 999 Bookcliff Ave.; Collbran Congregational Church, 202 W. High St., Collbran. Suggested donation $2.50. Call one day in advance for reservation. Info/RSVP: 243-9844 x1.
River City Singles FAC, 5 p.m., every Friday. Boomers, 426 Main St. Info: 248-9211.
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 9 a.m. - Canasta; 9 a.m. - Painting Class; 9 a.m. - Pool Tournament; Noon - Gray Gourmet; 12:30 p.m. - Bible Study; 12:45 p.m. - Bridge.
Ula on her accordion, 2:30 p.m., Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Friday Night Group Dance Class, LaPuerta dance studio, 634 Main St., Suite 1, 7 p.m. $5. Dec. 11. Salsa, Dec. 18. Swing. Dance party 8 p.m., following lessons. Info: 970-712-2552
Saturday
Dec. 19
Holiday Light Tour, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., ages 50 +, GJ Parks and Recreation. All ages, 7:30-8:30 p.m., tickets $3, register: 254-3866
Grand Valley Model Railroad Club Christmas Train Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road., Info: 523-5990
Mesa County Sheriff's Posse 2009 Holiday Food Drive , Dec. 19-20, City Market, Coronado.
Coffee Klatch, 10:30 a.m. every Saturday, Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place, join old friends and make new ones at our weekly Coffee and Doughnuts. Info: 241-0772.
Bike Ride, 9:30 a.m. Every Saturday. Meet at Redlands Albertsons. Info: 248-9211.
Senior Dance with Live Music, Saturday, 8-10 p.m. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Cost: $2. Have a fun filled evening with live music and dancing! Enjoy yourself on the dance floor, or if you're not a dancer meet with friends and listen to all the old tunes!
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 8 a.m. - Bridge Class; 9 a.m. - Bridge; 1:30 p.m. - Bingo.
Sunday
Dec. 20
Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. - noon, every 3rd Sunday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 790 26 1/2 Road. $5 adults, $3 children, children under 6 free.
Solstice Celebration, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., 1022 Grand Ave., Join the annual Winter Solstice Ritual, celebrate the return of the sun., Info: 257-0772
“Lessons & Carols”, 3 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Nativity, 2175 Broadway. A free concert & scripture, telling the Christmas story. Wine and cheese reception follows., Info: 245-9606
Grand Valley Model Railroad Club Christmas Train Show, noon to 4 p.m., Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road., Info: 523-5990
Community Christmas CandleLight Service, 7-9 p.m., Orchard Mesa Baptist Church, 2748 B 1/2 Road, Info: 242-2355 or trinitybaptist@msn.com
Community dances with live music/refreshments, GJ Senior Center, 550 Ouray Ave., first and third Sun., 1-5 p.m. Info: 243-7408.
Ice cream social, every Sunday. Mesa View Retirement, 601 Horizon Place, 3 p.m. Free to seniors. RSVP: 241-0772.
Dec. 14
Andrew Romanoff, candidate for U.S. Senate, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main Street Bagels, Sixth and Main streets. Info: .241-2740
Honor our military service members & their families, 6:30 p.m., GJ Veterans Hospital, 2121 North Ave., Bldg. 6, Info: 640-7971.
Co. Desert Herb Society meeting, 6:30 p.m., second Monday, Botanical Gardens library, 641 Struthers Ave. Info: 241-1065.
Happy Feet Round Dance Club, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 2400 Consistory Court. $4. Info: 243-5858.
Swing Dancing Mondays, 7-9:30 p.m. Tree House Teen Bistro, 1505 Chipeta Ave. Info: 241-8001.
Visual Impairment Rec. Group, “feeling Fun”, Card Games, 3-4:30 p.m., Center for Independence, 740 Gunnison Ave. Fee will vary. Info/register: 241-0315
Ballroom dancers Pat and Ken, 2:30 p.m., Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Senior Dining with Gray Gourmet, noon, every Monday. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Clifton Community Hall, 126 Second St.; Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson St., Fruita. Grand View Apts., 1501 N. First St.; Monterey Park Apts., 999 Bookcliff Ave. Suggested donation $2.50. Call one day in advance for reservation. Info/RSVP: 243-9844 x1.
Intermediate Line Dance for Kids 50+. A fun way to learn popular dances, o partner needed, every Monday 1-2:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park Barn. Drop in for $4 or purchase a punch pass for $30.
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 9:30 a.m. - Cribbage; 10:30 a.m. - Computer Classes; Noon - Gray Gourmet; 1 p.m. - Card Bingo; 5:30 p.m. - Singles Pinochle.
Dance Class, Mondays, LaPuerta dance studio 7 p.m., 634 Main St. Suite 1., $5., Info: 970-712-2552
Tuesday
Dec. 15
55+ Low-Vision Group, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Tuesday, Center for Independence, 740 Gunnison Ave. Chair exercises, arts & crafts, educational seminars, transportation provided, $2 for lunch. Info/RSVP: 241-0315 x21.
Tai Chi intro., 6:45 p.m., first, third, and fourth Tuesday, Fairmount Hall, 2511 N. 12th St. Info: 248-9534.
Sit-r-cise, exercise from your chair, 6 p.m., every Tue., Wed., Thu. and Fri. Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Senior Dining with Gray Gourmet, noon, every Tuesday. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.; Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson St., Fruita; Grand View Apts., 1501 N. First St.; Monterey Park Apts., 999 Bookcliff Ave., Mesa Community Center, 48973 KE Rd., Mesa., Suggested donation $2.50. Call one day in advance for reservation. Info/RSVP: 243-9844 x1.
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 9 a.m. - Cribbage; 9 a.m. - Pool Tournament; Noon - Gray Gourmet; 1:30 p.m. - Bingo.
Wednesday
Dec. 16
Nick -N- Willy's 5 year anniversary celebration, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., 639 Horizon Drivee., enjoy a free slice of pizza!
Photography Portfolio Review with Rick Kaylin, The Blue Pig Gallery, 119 W. Third St., Palisade, $15., Info: 464-4819
Latin Dance lessons, 7:000 p.m., Boomers, 436 Main St., $5 for lesson / no cover charge., Info: 248-9022
Bold Reads Book Group, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Central Library, 530 Grand Ave., Focuses on current issues & will discuss “Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Elks Lodge No. 575 meeting first and third Wednesday, 249 S. Fourth St. Info: 243-0675.
Palisade Art Lovers, 10 a.m., first and third Wednesday, Veterans Memorial Bldg., Palisade Park, Eighth and Main streets. Info: Lise, 255-1557. Guests free; membership $15.
Community Cat Care meeting, third Wednesday, 7 p.m., Community Hospital conf. room (downstairs). Info: 245-5675.
Free Wine Tasting, Crossroads Wine and Spirits, New location, 611 24 Road, 1-6:00 p.m. Info: www.crossroadswineandspirits.com / 257-1557
Dining out group, 5 p.m. Every Wednesday. Info: 245-4995
Sit-r-cise, exercise from your chair, 6 p.m., every Tue., Wed., Thu.. and Fri. Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Senior Dining with Gray Gourmet, noon, every Wednesday. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.; Clifton Community Hall, 126 Second St.; Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson St., Fruita; Grand View Apts., 1501 N. First St.; Monterey Park Apts., 999 Bookcliff Ave.; Collbran Congregational Church, 202 W. High St., Collbran; DeBeque Senior Center, 381 Minter Ave., DeBeque. Suggested donation $2.50. Call one day in advance for reservation. Info/RSVP: 243-9844 x1.
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 9 a.m. - Ladies Pool; 9 a.m. - Card Social; Noon - Gray Gourmet; 1 p.m. - Pinochle.
Thursday
Dec. 17
GJ Centennial Band, 7:30 p.m., Avalon Theatre, presents a Christmas Musical Potpourri, $5 adults, children under 12 free. Tickets at Roper Music or at the door.
Call-A-Lawyer Night, third Thursday, 7-9 p.m., free legal advice if you can get through the busy phone line: 256-4001.
Passion with Poetry, open mic poetry readings, 6:30 p.m., Camilla's Kaffe, Main St., Fruita. Third Thursday. Hosted by local author Suzanne Bronson. All poets, listeners invited.
Duplicate Bridge, Thursday, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Bridge Center of GJ, 2923 North Ave., Unit 5. Only players under 299 master points. Call for a partner. Info: 241-2856, bridgecenter.biz.
Yoga for Seniors, 9 - 10:00 a.m., Yoga West Collective, 1025 10th St., Every Thursday., Info: Danielle, 970-314-7364
Thursday Senior Potluck. Noon every Thursday. I.O.O.F. Hall, 156 Park Square, Fruita. Cost: $3 donation. Info: 858-0360.
Visual Impairment Rec. Group, “feeling Fun,” shuffleboard, 3-4:30 p.m., Center for Independence, 740 Gunnison Ave., fee will vary. Info/Register: 241-0315.
Sit-r-cise, exercise from your chair, 6 p.m., every Tue., Wed., Thu. and Fri., Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Thursday Senior Potluck. Noon every Thursday. I.O.O.F. Hall, 156 Park Square, Fruita. Cost: $3 donation. Info: 858-0360.
Senior Dining with Gray Gourmet, noon, every Thursday. Clifton Community Hall, 126 Second St.; Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson St., Fruita; Grand View Apts., 1501 N. First St.; Monterey Park Apts., 999 Bookcliff Ave. Suggested donation $2.50. Call one day in advance for reservation. Info/RSVP: 243-9844 x1.
Senior Dance with Live Music. Thursday, 8-11 p.m. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Cost: $2. Have a fun filled evening with live music and dancing! Enjoy yourself on the dance floor, or if you're not a dancer meet with friends and listen to all the old tunes!
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 9 a.m. - Canasta; 9:30 - Board Meeting/Lunch (first Thursday only); 10 a.m. - Band (first Thursday); 10:30 a.m. - Bunco (third Thursday); 12:30 p.m. - Pokeno.
Benefits of massage for Seniors, 10:30 a.m., Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Friday
Dec. 18
Fruita's Hometown Christmas Parade of lights “A Christmas in Candyland”, 6-7:30 p.m., Downtown Fruita.
First Annual Christmas Craft Show, noon - 9 p.m., 127 E. Aspen Ave.,, Fruita., in conjunction with Fruita's Hometown Christmas & Parade of Lights.
Bethlehem Revisited, 6 - 9 p.m., Dec. 18-20, Northeast Christian Church, 2001 Patterson Road., Info: 243-6672, Les Hawkins or Michael Chase.
Chili Supper, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Fruita Police Community Room, sponsored by Fruita Lioness, adults $4, children 6 -12, $2. Proceeds to Latimer House & Homeward Bound. Info: 858-6762
Sit-r-cise, exercise from your chair, 6 p.m., every Tue., Wed., Thu.. and Fri., Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Senior Dining with Gray Gourmet. Noon, every Friday. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.; Clifton Community Hall, 126 Second St.; Independence Village, 225 N. Coulson St., Fruita; Monterey Park Apts., 999 Bookcliff Ave.; Collbran Congregational Church, 202 W. High St., Collbran. Suggested donation $2.50. Call one day in advance for reservation. Info/RSVP: 243-9844 x1.
River City Singles FAC, 5 p.m., every Friday. Boomers, 426 Main St. Info: 248-9211.
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 9 a.m. - Canasta; 9 a.m. - Painting Class; 9 a.m. - Pool Tournament; Noon - Gray Gourmet; 12:30 p.m. - Bible Study; 12:45 p.m. - Bridge.
Ula on her accordion, 2:30 p.m., Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place. Info: 241-0772.
Friday Night Group Dance Class, LaPuerta dance studio, 634 Main St., Suite 1, 7 p.m. $5. Dec. 11. Salsa, Dec. 18. Swing. Dance party 8 p.m., following lessons. Info: 970-712-2552
Saturday
Dec. 19
Holiday Light Tour, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., ages 50 +, GJ Parks and Recreation. All ages, 7:30-8:30 p.m., tickets $3, register: 254-3866
Grand Valley Model Railroad Club Christmas Train Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road., Info: 523-5990
Mesa County Sheriff's Posse 2009 Holiday Food Drive , Dec. 19-20, City Market, Coronado.
Coffee Klatch, 10:30 a.m. every Saturday, Mesa View Retirement Community, 601 Horizon Place, join old friends and make new ones at our weekly Coffee and Doughnuts. Info: 241-0772.
Bike Ride, 9:30 a.m. Every Saturday. Meet at Redlands Albertsons. Info: 248-9211.
Senior Dance with Live Music, Saturday, 8-10 p.m. Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Cost: $2. Have a fun filled evening with live music and dancing! Enjoy yourself on the dance floor, or if you're not a dancer meet with friends and listen to all the old tunes!
Daily Events at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Info: 243-7408. 8 a.m. - Bridge Class; 9 a.m. - Bridge; 1:30 p.m. - Bingo.
Sunday
Dec. 20
Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. - noon, every 3rd Sunday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 790 26 1/2 Road. $5 adults, $3 children, children under 6 free.
Solstice Celebration, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., 1022 Grand Ave., Join the annual Winter Solstice Ritual, celebrate the return of the sun., Info: 257-0772
“Lessons & Carols”, 3 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Nativity, 2175 Broadway. A free concert & scripture, telling the Christmas story. Wine and cheese reception follows., Info: 245-9606
Grand Valley Model Railroad Club Christmas Train Show, noon to 4 p.m., Cross Orchards Historic Site, 3073 F Road., Info: 523-5990
Community Christmas CandleLight Service, 7-9 p.m., Orchard Mesa Baptist Church, 2748 B 1/2 Road, Info: 242-2355 or trinitybaptist@msn.com
Community dances with live music/refreshments, GJ Senior Center, 550 Ouray Ave., first and third Sun., 1-5 p.m. Info: 243-7408.
Ice cream social, every Sunday. Mesa View Retirement, 601 Horizon Place, 3 p.m. Free to seniors. RSVP: 241-0772.
