Community Calendar

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

VISUAL ARTS

12:00pm-4:00am, 1803 N 7th Street

The Spring Art & Frame Sale will have something for every art lover and budget with a wonderful selection of paintings, collage, photography, more...0 ceramics, gourd art, fiber art, art glass, jewelry and frames. Baked goods too! The sale will take place over two days, Friday, April 30, from noon to 4 pm, and Saturday, May 1, from 9 am to 3 pm at The Art Center, 7th and Orchard. The sale is organized by the Art Center Guild, and all proceeds will go directly to The Art Center. COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Masks required

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

VISUAL ARTS

9:00am-3:00pm, 1803 N 7th Street

The Spring Art & Frame Sale will have something for every art lover and budget with a wonderful selection of paintings, collage, photography, more...0 ceramics, gourd art, fiber art, art glass, jewelry and frames. Baked goods too! The sale will take place over two days, Friday, April 30, from noon to 4 pm, and Saturday, May 1, from 9 am to 3 pm at The Art Center, 7th and Orchard. The sale is organized by the Art Center Guild, and all proceeds will go directly to The Art Center. All COVID-10 protocols will be followed. Masks required.

GENERAL

Grand Valley Bike Month

10:00am-12:00pm, Central Branch Library - 443 N 6th Street

Mesa County Public Library is hosting - Get Ready to Ride Bicycle Fair Start bike season right by getting ready for Bike to Work/School Day. Check more...0 out a variety of bicycle resources and information from local organizations. This community event is a great place to get info on bike commuting, bike maintenance, Safe Routes to School, health and training tips, bike safety, proper helmet fitting, bicycle registration, and more. Learn the best routes through town, get helmets for the kids, and discover the thrill of bicycling in the Grand Valley -- all at no charge! East Parking Lot of the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.

GENERAL

12:30pm-5:00pm, 3260 D 1/2 Road, Clifton, CO 81520

The Hand-in-Paw Wellness event is a collaboration of human and pet health services to serve the Clifton community. Take part in the human health more...0 activity and receive a free pet wellness exam and vaccines. Those not taking part in the human health activity can still receive discounted pet vaccines. Pet vaccines for cats and dogs only, first come first served.

CLASSES/LECTURES

RADIO ROOM

Networking @ Noon

12:00pm-1:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction Colorado 81501

Members of the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce and the Palisade Chamber of Commerce are invited to Networking at Noon in the KAFM Radio Room every more...0 Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. KAFM Community Radio is located at 1310 Ute Avenue. Please RSVP to membership@fruitachamber.org to attend! Attendees are invited to come to have lunch and network! Weekly speakers will be assigned to do presentations on their businesses. Please email membership@fruitachamber.org to learn more!

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

GENERAL

A Celebration of Collective Giving

1:00pm-8:00pm, Virtual

We Give Summit ignites and unites all of us in the powerful movement of collective giving. Open to giving circle members, philanthropy experts, more...0 community leaders, and social impact newcomers, we'll learn, grow, and dream together across four weeks in May as we join sessions centered on this year's theme: Stronger Together. Here's a quick event overview: - 25+ sessions starting May 4 and continuing every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the month - 60+ incredible speakers who are making an impact their community through collective giving - Hundreds of giving circle members and supporters from around the world connecting during lively networking events - All Week 1 sessions are absolutely FREE Session topics will cover everything from connecting with the next generation of givers to embedding racial equity into your giving circle to building a movement. Purchase an All-Access Pass by April 8 and receive a swag box in the mail! Register at wegivesummit.org

CLASSES/LECTURES

Teague von Bohlen

6:00pm-8:00pm, ZOOM

Von Bohlen, professor of fiction at U. of C. Denver, speaks about writing the memoir. How do time, circumstance and other factors erode the more...0 "truth" of the memoir? Registration and more info at westerncoloradowriters.org

GENERAL

Grand Valley Bike Month

6:00am-11:00pm, Grand Valley

Give up the keys and bike for transportation, commute to work or school. Take advantage of local discounts when you bike in on May 5th. Check the more...0 website and Mobile Mesa County for a list of all participating businesses. Snap a photo of your bike commute and submit for a chance to win a local prize. Email bikemonth@mesacounty.us, tag Mobile Mesa County on social media, or use #GVBikeMonth (must have a public account to enter using hashtag).

GENERAL

Grand Valley Bike Month

5:30pm-7:30pm, Meet @ Wingate Elementary

Little Bellas will host a free beginner mountain bike series for females every Wednesday in May (May 5, 12, 19, & 26) from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. more...0 Riders should plan to meet at Wingate Elementary School. Each week, riders will progress through a series of skills and ride local trails, it is highly recommended that riders participate in the full series. Properly fitted bike helmet and mountain bike in working order are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration opens 4/1 and closes 5/1.

CLASSES/LECTURES

RADIO ROOM

Networking @ Noon

12:00pm-1:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction Colorado 81501

Members of the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce and the Palisade Chamber of Commerce are invited to Networking at Noon in the KAFM Radio Room every more...0 Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. KAFM Community Radio is located at 1310 Ute Avenue. Please RSVP to membership@fruitachamber.org to attend! Attendees are invited to come to have lunch and network! Weekly speakers will be assigned to do presentations on their businesses. Please email membership@fruitachamber.org to learn more!