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Morning Grand Junction! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much do Grand Junction nonprofits really drive local jobs?
  • How will Central High's $90 million overhaul change daily student life?
  • Want a sneak peek inside Grand Junction's new rec center?

Also on today's calendar: Feeding Giants - Music in the Grapevines and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 99 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 97, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 100 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nonprofits drive economic impact in Grand Junction, CEO says (kjct8.com) — Grand Junction has officially declared Aug. 17 as Nonprofit Day, highlighting more than 300 local organizations that provide 14% of the city's jobs and major economic impact. The Colorado Nonprofit Association says these groups are key economic drivers, and it's bringing a statewide nonprofit conference to the Grand Junction Convention Center on September 17.
   

• $90 million Central High School project making progress (kkco11news.com) — Central High School in Grand Junction is in the midst of a $90 million renovation funded by a 2024 bond, with new classrooms, security upgrades, and accessibility improvements underway. Crews have already converted older spaces and will add a new athletic wing, parking, and fields, with the athletic addition due in December and full completion expected in fall 2028.
   

• Grand Junction recreation center opens doors for tours before official launch (nbc11news.com) — Grand Junction's new Community Recreation Center is nearly ready, and residents can already sign up for programs and memberships inside the building. City staff have moved registration from Lincoln Park, and guided behind-the-scenes tours of the full facility start Aug. 24, offering an early look at fitness areas and the indoor track before next month's grand opening.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • City Market Food & Pharmacy posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Grand Junction. Apply here.
  • Merry Maids posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Grand Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Junction here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Trip Home, 2026, Dodging Heat (blogspot.com)
  • One of Colorado's Best Parks Is 30 Minutes From Grand Junction—With Spires, Red Rock Canyons, and a 'Tour of the Moon' (travelandleisure.com)

Ok Grand Junction! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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