Community Calendar

CLASSES/LECTURES

VISUAL ARTS

10:00am-3:00pm, 1803 North 7th Street

This workshop is a fun opportunity to create your own unique art—and you don’t even have to consider yourself an artist to do it. We will more...0 be creating abstract compositions, and the only thing you have control of is the colors that you use. Follow Diane’s gentle directions and the painting paints itself. Ages 18 and up.

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Cruisers

9:30pm-1:30am, 715 Horizon Drive Ste.100

Rock/ Jam/ Blues from L.A. $5 cover gets you a free drink! 21+ only.

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Ages 4 Years Old to 5th Grade

9:00am-11:30am, 2702 Patterson Rd. Grand Junction, CO 81506

Join us at Bookcliff as we learn about the different types of art in the world, and as we learn how to use those forms to express our own ideas! This more...0 camp is for kids age 4 years old to completed 5th grade. We will have arts and crafts, painting, games, snacks and more.

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Fundraiser for Local Needy Animals

6:00pm-9:00pm, Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar 2404 Patterson Rd Grand Junction, CO 81505

Our pets are our family, they deserve a hand painted portrait! Come on out and paint your pet while simultaneously supporting Graceland Animal Rescue more...0 & Sanctuary! Part of the proceeds will go to the Graceland Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is not a Facility but rather a Foster-based Rescue that relies on foster home within our Grand Junction community to offer temporary sanctuary to our dogs until permanent, loving homes can be found. PICTURE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, July 9th What you need after registering: * Your favorite picture of your pet! Any pet! Horse, Dog, Cat, Bird, Turtle, even the family fish! Head-shots of your pet are typically the easiest and have the best result! Don't worry about the background in your photo, you can add any background you want when its painting time! We will only sketch the pet. * Email that photo along with your full name and a good contact phone number to CreativeCanvasParty@Gmail.com. Do this for each person coming (if paying for friends). Please put the date of the event in the subject line of the email. One pet per canvas as 2 pets can take too long to paint. PICTURE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, July 9th * Let me know if you want something special added to your pet for the painting. some people like to add sunglasses, hats, your pets name, etc. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!! That's all folks! After you do those things you are registered and your canvas will be ready and waiting when you arrive! Please send your information, or questions here: CreativeCanvasParty@Gmail.com

Book Discussions

6:30pm, Mesa County Library, 443 N. 6th St

THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, hosted by Meredith Vieira, is an eight-part television and online series designed to spark a national conversation about more...0 reading and the books that have inspired, moved, and shaped us. The series will engage audiences with a list of 100 diverse books. Audiences are encouraged to read the books, vote from the list of 100, and share their personal connections to the titles. Great American Read Book Discussions at the Central Library June 20 at 11:00am & July 17 at 6:30pm. Meet up with fellow book lovers and share your favorite selections from the Great American Read top 100 list! No need to read all the choices, just come prepared to talk about your top choice! Attend one or both meetings. Seating is limited. Registration required for this program. Sign up in person at the Central Library or by calling 970-243-4442.

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Story time with a kick

6:30pm-7:30pm, Mesa County Library Clifton Branch Mesa Pointe Shopping Center

Join Author Sarahndipity Johnsen for a vibrant dance party tour for her book and album, Animals Get Funky! During this 45 minute dance party more...0 you'll learn 26 different dance concepts through a playful, multi-genre soundtrack. Would you like more opportunities for family fun? Do you have a little ham that needs a place to groove? Join the dance movement :) Learn the Wallaby Wiggle, Hip-Hop Hippopotamus, and get real low with the Llama Limbo. Please feel free to enjoy these free, family-friendly events. Bring water bottles because these dance parties are great workouts :)

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The Scones

7:00pm-9:00pm, Two Rivers Winery & Chateau

The Scones bring their fresh rockin' rollin' Americana to the lawn of Two Rivers Winery. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs for a perfect evening more...0 in the shadow of the Colorado National Monument. Wine is available by the glass or bottle. Gates open at 6 pm. All proceeds benefit the Western Colorado Center for the Arts (The Art Center).

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Medicine, Medium and the Radical Middle

7:00pm-8:00pm, KAFM Radio Room

WCWF Hosts Conversations with Writers, Artists, Musicians and Other Eccentrics in The KAFM Radio Room. July 18th: Medicine, Medium, & the Radical more...0 Middle An evening of poetry, song, and conversation about language, politics, the shaman’s way, and the unfashionable art of compromise, with special guests: Issa Forrest, Alan Wartes and Art Goodtimes. with host Wendy Videlock. Musical guest: Alan and Issa. Wine Bar. Doors open 6:30. Tickets: $5 KAFM or WCWF members, $10 non-member. To reserve seats.

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Neighbor's Read, Farmer's Market Addition

5:30pm-6:30pm, Downtown GJ Farmer's Market near Quincy's

Want to add some funky new moves to your dance repertoire? Learn the Wallaby Wiggle, Hip-Hop with Hippopotamus, or get real low and do the Llama more...0 Limbo. Author Sarahndipity Johnsen leads whimsical dance parties that help children of all ages • Feel more confident in creative play • Develop social skills • Practice balance • Experience less stress •Express uniqueness • Playfully exercise • Boost serotonin levels • Support brain cognition and cerebral cortex development • Hydrate and celebrate a healthy life. Thanks for hosting these amazing events Mesa County Libraries! We'll meet on the street and dance our happy feet at the Grand Junction Farmer's Market for Neighbor's Read :)

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A Fundraiser for the CNC

12:00pm-4:00pm, Mesa Mall: 2424 Old US HWY 6 & 50 Grand Junction, CO 81505

Paint for a Cause! Come out and support the Children's Nature Center (CNC) by painting Isaac, their star Pig-Nosed Turtle! Part of the proceeds more...0 will be donated to the CNC. The CNC is a non-profit organization and is the only living museum within a 250-mile radius that exhibits exotic animals in naturalist habitats. The center hosts more than 120 unique creatures, ranging from 13-foot pythons to 1-inch-long dart frogs to lively stingrays. The ticket price includes admission to the center's exhibits. View and learn about the creatures from 12-1pm then sit down to your own pre-sketched canvas and paint! Everything will be supplied for you, just come, relax and paint with us! Ticket sales end July 16th so be sure to purchase your ticket before then. The CNC is located near Sears in the Mesa Mall. There is no outside entrance to the CNC so enter thru Sears and find us inside the mall. About Isaac: Center Name: Isaac Species: Pig-nosed Turtle Conservation Status: Vulnerable due to pet trade smuggling. Isaac is an omnivore and a unique freshwater turtle. He has the look of a marine turtle with flippers but can only stay in rivers. He can breathe air through his nose but also take it from the water with the gills he has in his throat and butt. Isaac is playful with zookeepers but a powerful beak warns against visitors sticking fingers in his tank. However, he does like attention from visitors, just not in his water. He can be found at The Children's Nature Center photobombing pictures with guests. About the CNC: The Children's Nature Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strives for education, research, and conservation. For the price of admission, a tour is taken with a biologist or volunteer who will tell you about our 150+ animal ambassadors, many of which are rescues from previous homes. The Children's Nature Center attempts to bring an interactive education of biologies, ecologies, and zoologies from around the world. We hope that you can join us for this unique experience!