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Also on today's calendar: Colorado Archaeological Society Monthly Meeting and Free Lecture and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Pink Flamingos take flight across Grand Junction in fundraiser led by Junior Eagles (nbc11news.com) — Grand Junction kids in the Junior Eagles 595 just wrapped up a playful pink flamingo fundraiser that raised more than $1,500 for the Mesa County Mentorship Program and Special Olympics. Their plastic bird "flocking" hit spots like Community Hospital, Orchard Mesa Middle School, and local homes. The group is now recruiting 8- to 18-year-olds who want to volunteer and serve neighbors year-round.
2. City repeals tree protection policy (gjsentinel.com) — Grand Junction City Council has repealed its main legal protection for large trees in a close 4–3 vote, despite objections from staff, the forestry board, and many residents. Supporters say the code backfired and hurt development, while opponents warn the repeal conflicts with the city's comprehensive plan and leaves the tree canopy vulnerable until replacement incentives are crafted.
3. Live to ride, ride to live: Mesa County Coroner's Office talks how helmets can be the difference between life and death (kjct8.com) — Motorcyclists around Grand Junction are being urged to wear helmets and basic protective gear as Mesa County coroners report all local rider deaths this year involved unhelmeted victims. A longtime Grand Junction motorcycle shop owner shares practical gear tips, while officials warn that impairment and busy holiday traffic, especially over Labor Day weekend, sharply increase the risk of fatal crashes.
4. Food Bank of the Rockies marks National Food Bank Day amid rising hunger (kkco11news.com) — From its Grand Junction hub, Food Bank of the Rockies is marking National Food Bank Day while warning that hunger is rising across the Western Slope, including Mesa County. The organization now supports more than 115 partner agencies, with about one in seven county residents facing food insecurity. Locals are encouraged to get involved during Hunger Action Month through volunteering or donations.
5. Man Arrested for Soliciting Minor in Clifton (junctionnow.com) — Mesa County deputies arrested a 69-year-old Grand Junction man after he allegedly offered to pay a minor for sexual acts in Clifton, then returned to his Grand Junction residence. Authorities say the victim quickly reported the encounter, providing details that led to the suspect's arrest and a felony charge of Soliciting for Child Prostitution.
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