Community Calendar

STATION EVENT

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

It's time again for our annual Fall Fund Drive from September 13th to September 20th. KAFM relies on your tax-deductible contributions to provide more...0 Grand Junction with quality local programming. Your membership is more than just a gift to us, it's a gift to the community of which we are all a part! This year We are embracing the community we live in by partnering with local non-profits that serve the people of the Grand Valley. Become a Monument Member, or donate during the drive and the featured Non-profit will share in the love by receiving 10% to support them– Your membership is more than just a gift to us -- it's a gift to the community! Please support KAFM by becoming a member, continuing your membership, underwriting with us, or donating today. You are a vital part of our success! These are the local non-profits that we are celebrating during the drive-Colorado West Performing Arts Company, Hope of the Grand Valley, Operation Revamp, Habitat for Humanity, Counseling and Education Center, Grand Valley Pets Alive, Colorado National Monument Association

FOOD/BEVERAGES

MUSIC

VINEYARD

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

6:30pm-8:00pm, 3594 E 1/2 Road Palisade 81526

Irish Pub Songs | Folk Songs | Cowboy Melodies Enjoy a picturesque Palisade view and Restoration’s hand-crafted wines as this lively group more...0 performs an energetic mix of tunes to benefit the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra.

GENERAL

10:00am-2:00pm, 1834 N 12th st, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Awesome Community Children's Sale where you can find almost EVERYTHING you need for your kids. Clothing, shoes, books, games, toys, equipment more...0 like strollers, entertainers, swings, pack n plays, and just about anything you can think of related to babies, kids, and teens. Friday 10am-7:00pm Saturday 10am-6:00pm Sunday 10am-2pm See westerncolorado.jbfsale.com for more info.

STATION EVENT

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

FOOD/BEVERAGES

GENERAL

Trivia!

6:30pm-8:00pm, 1144 N. 12th Street

Join us for Couples Trivia every Friday night starting at 6:30 p.m. You don't need to be a couple, just small groups of 2-3 (that way it's more...0 not 2 v. 15). Topics are always changing and fun is had by all! Seats fill up fast so get here early. Outside food is ALWAYS welcome. We hope to see YOU here soon!

GENERAL

MUSIC

Presented by ColorAuto Detailing

9:00am-3:00pm, 101 South 3rd Street, Suite 100

In September, Main Street rumbles with the sound of motors as participants pour into Downtown Grand Junction for the 22nd annual ColorAuto Detailing more...0 Downtown Car Show. Vehicle owners bring antique cars, muscle cars, classic cars – even motorcycles and electric cars are on display. The 2024 Car Show will take place on September 21 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on Main Street between 3rd and 7th Streets. Car owners and spectators visit with each other, talk cars, and participate in a friendly competition for great prizes! For more information, including registering your car for the show visit downtowngj.org

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

GENERAL

9:00am-2:00pm, 1807 N 7th St, Grand Junction

More than a yard sale! Not-So-Starving- Artists pictures, pottery, frames, textile art, gourds. Home décor, tableware, sports equipment, more...0 collectibles, furniture, and much more. Organized by the Art Center Guild. All proceeds to go to The Art Center of Western Colorado.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

Suicide Prevention Awareness Event

Varies

September is suicide prevention awareness month. Mind Springs Foundation's Pedal for Prevention brings together survivors of suicide, their more...0 families, friends, and supporters of suicide prevention and awareness. This event is an opportunity to “move” for something that matters- whether that’s for health, recovery, or in memory of a loved one with the goal to raise money for life saving suicide prevention and mental health treatment through West Springs Hospital and its Psychiatric Emergency Department. This includes youth who walk into to our psychiatric emergency department. STEPS TO PARTICIPATE Register: Register as individuals or, new this year, a Family. Family registration includes up to 2 adults and 2 children. Make sure to include your team name and t-shirt sizes for all participants. Register by September 9 to guarantee your preferred t-shirt size and swag bag! Ride, walk, swim, hike – whatever you feel like doing the week of September 23-29. Wear your t-shirt and attend a class or group ride, participate on your own, or with friends and family. Take pictures or videos of your activity and share them on our Facebook event page or tag us on Instagram (@mindspringsfoundation) and let us know why this event is important to you.

RADIO ROOM

5:30pm-7:00pm, KAFM 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

The KAFM Board of Directors will be meeting for a Board Work Session on this date at KAFM Community Radio 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 at more...0 5:30 pm MTN. KAFM's board structure and board membership is designed to enhance and facilitate KAFM’s ability to be a high-performing organization that carries out its vision and mission. The Board as a whole is responsible for setting organizational direction and authority and then delegates management and the implementation of policy to KAFM's Executive Director. 2024 Board Meeting Schedule September 25, 2024 - Work Session October 23, 2024 - Board Meeting November 27, 2024 - Annual Board Retreat (Location and Confirmed Date TBD) December - No Board Meeting

CLASSES/LECTURES

Radio Carbon Dating Techniques

6:30pm-8:30pm, Redlands United Methodist Church

Dr. Tim Riley, Curator of the Prehistoric Museum in Price, Utah, will present on using the latest technology to carbon date Native American atlatls more...0 and bows to link them with the people who created and used them.