Community Calendar

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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!

5:00pm-5:30pm, KAFM Radio Room

The 2021 Annual Membership Meeting for Grand Valley Public Radio Company, Inc. will take place on Wednesday, April 28 at 5:00 PM in the Radio Room at more...0 1310 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501. All current KAFM members in good standing are invited to attend. Anyone interested in running for one of the openings on the Board will need to notify the Board of Directors prior to April 15th. If you cannot attend the meeting in person, written proxy forms for the election are available at the station, or here.

5:30pm-7:00pm, KAFM Radio Room

The Annual Board Meeting is open to the public, and we encourage listeners and community members to attend. KAFM is a member-supported, more...0 volunteer-oriented community radio station dedicated to excellence and diversity in musical, cultural and public service programming.

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VISUAL ARTS

Painting The Masters

5:00pm-8:00pm, 1310 Ute Avenue

KAFM Presents The Art Studio - Painting the Masters Using classic images by historical masters as inspiration, like Van Gogh, Monet, and Paul more...0 Klee. Bring out your inner artist at KAFM’s Art Studio! Join us for an evening set aside for playing with oil paint, sipping wine and nibbling on hors d’oeuvres. We’ll rotate a series of topics for inspiration. Things like, Painting the Masters, Painting a Song, Painting Geography, Words to Paint By and Painting a Mood. Join us in the East Room Gallery at KAFM from 5 to 8 in the evening. We’ve got your supplies covered and what you’ll get is nibbles, a glass of wine and some much-needed camaraderie. Oh, and guidance by resident artist, Christine Feller. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today. Tickets are $40 each, Or $75 for 2 Christine Feller will guide participants through creating an oil painting that is inspired by themes such as: Painting the Masters, Painting a Song, Painting Geography, Words to Paint By and Painting a Mood. The themes will be rotated per session. Anyone may join, whether an expert, beginner or somewhere in between. Personal style is encouraged. The Art Studio is intended to be a time for relaxing and letting creative juices flow. All painting styles can be entertained, including realism, expressionism, minimalism and abstract. A session in KAFM’s Art Studio may not be enough to complete a painting, but rather a jumping off place for inspiration. Completion can be accomplished on a participant’s own time and convenience. For those wanting to delve more into the world of art, practical advice will be shared, like basic supplies needed to start, setting up, cleaning up and entering shows and/or galleries.

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GENERAL

Igniting the Fire

5:00pm-8:00pm, 730 Mesa Ave

5:00 PM: Social Hour 6:00 PM: Presentation in-person and via Zoom To RSVP: Shane O'Neill/MBA Alumni Chapter shano@gjcity.org or Jared Meier/CMU more...0 Alumni Chapter jmeier@coloradomesa.edu Companies represented: Monumental Beer Works (service industry) SG Aerospace and Gas (manufacturing) Phoenix Haus (energy efficient housing) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description of CMUnite off the CMU web site: Hosted by the CMU MBA Alumni Chapter, this once per semester event features a discussion among solution finders and trailblazers. It also provides a platform to expand relationships between community members and CMU students, alumni, staff and faculty. Each event will feature dynamic professionals sharing how they are leading through some of today’s challenging landscapes and plenty of opportunity to meet new people, discuss what’s on your mind, and potentially identify partners and resources.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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!