🌱 How Clifton’s food bank is bracing for SNAP benefit changes

Good morning to you Clifton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Clifton’s food bank is bracing for SNAP benefit changes
• What led deputies to arrest a Clifton man on assault charges?

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• SNAP changes take effect: Western Colorado food banks prepare for greater need (kjct8.com) — Clifton residents relying on SNAP should know that state funding changes may strain benefits, and the Clifton Christian Church Food Bank is gearing up to fill the gap. The pantry outlines specific weekly hours and a monthly Saturday opening so local families can plan ahead as food costs and eligibility rules tighten across Mesa County.
   

• Man Arrested Following Domestic Assault Investigation (junctionnow.com) — A Clifton resident was arrested after deputies found an unconscious person in a camper on E 1/2 Road, leading to domestic assault and related charges. The victim was hospitalized, and the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone facing domestic violence in Clifton to seek immediate help and use available hotline resources.
   

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📸 Around Clifton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clifton

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Monday October 5

• Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe) - Clifton Branch Library. In-Person
  Clifton Branch Children's Center, Clifton Branch
  10:00 am
• Orchestra Concert
  Central High School Grand Junction, CO 81504
  7:00 pm

Tuesday October 6

• Teen Time - TBD - Clifton Branch Library
  Clifton Branch
  4:00 pm
• Choir Concert
  Central High School Grand Junction, CO 81504
  6:00 pm

Wednesday October 7

• Family Storytime - Clifton Branch
  Clifton Branch
  3:00 pm
• Teen Dungeons and Dragons - Clifton Branch Library In-Person
  Room E, Clifton Branch
  4:00 pm
• Band Concert
  Central High School Grand Junction, CO 81504
  7:00 pm

Friday October 9

• Kids Club - Clifton Branch Library
  Clifton Branch
  2:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday October 5

• Orchestra Concert
  Central High School Grand Junction, CO 81504
  7:00 pm

Tuesday October 6

• Choir Concert
  Central High School Grand Junction, CO 81504
  6:00 pm

Wednesday October 7

• Band Concert
  Central High School Grand Junction, CO 81504
  7:00 pm

Friday October 9

• Family Storytime - Orchard Mesa Branch
  Orchard Mesa Branch
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone else have water flow problems in candlewood park?
  The manager refuses to get the water company or to check my meter. They are having the maintenance man do it. Ive had a plumber come out and he said… (Nextdoor Corn Lake)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Grand Junction. Apply here.
• Sonic Automotive posted a job opening for Porter - Grand Junction Subaru in Grand Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clifton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Grand Junction

• Sunshine in the forecast for the Grand Junction Airshow This Weekend (kkco11news.com)
• Man arrested in fatal Grand Junction hit-and-run (westernslopenow.com)
• Blue Angels prepare for Grand Junction Air Show, inspiring future aviators (kkco11news.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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