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Everything happening around town from new businesses opening, events to do on the weekend, and new happenings around our town.

This FREE newsletter drops every Friday morning at 8 am. The best part? No politics! You can catch up on current events and stay in the know without your blood pressure rising. Enjoy!

Housing

Last week the Federal Reserve cut interest rates another .25%. It may not seem like a whole lot all at once, but mortgage rates are now under 7% which could fuel some home sales in the near future.

Market Stats:

Average Sales Price: High ($453,855)

Inventory Levels: Medium (667 Active Listings)

Average Days on Market: Medium (76)

_{Source: Skyler Kraai with Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties}

Will you be buying a new home soon?

News

Lululemon to open at the mall

While Lululemon may not be a local shop, it certainly benefits the local community! Consumers will now be able to shop for this popular brand in stores as soon as this Friday. The Grand Opening is right during the Holidays which means local stories and botiques that have set up in the mall will enjoy some extra foot traffic this holiday season!

Having some strong anchor brands in the mall is vital to keeping the mall busy and open for business. Since Covid, malls across the country have struggled to stay open. We are extremely lucky that ours has withstood the trial of the past few years and continues to be open for local shops as well as retail brands!

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Nisley Elementary Recommended Closure

In the coming weeks, an important decision will be made regarding the closure of Nisley Elementary. If the board of education does decide closure is in the best interest of the district, new boundaries will be drawn to reroute students to Orchard Avenue Elementary or Fruitvale Elementary

Local Community

Garfield County Awards $30,000 in Grants

Each quarter, Garfield County budgets about $30,000 for discretioanry grants to aid local nonprofits. This money goes towards helping veterans, schools, and youth programs in the area.

If you run a non profit in the area or know somebody who does, encourage them apply through the county for financial assistance to spread positivity and necessary programs that our area needs.

Apply here

Western Slope Sports!

A Very Busy National Signing Day

With fewer than 10% of all high school athletes making it to the next level, signing a letter of intent to participate at the collegiate level is a big deal. The Grand Valley had over a dozen student athletes sign on with colleges both locally and across the nation.

For a full list of names, click the link below!

Read Report!

Exciting Events: November

This section only includes events until the next edition on through the end of the week!

Sports🏀

• Mustache 5k by Handlebar Tap House

  • Location: 417 Monument Rd #1
    Grand Junction, CO — 81507

  • Support men’s cancer awareness!

  • November 16th 10 am

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• Santa Cause Run

  • Location: 925 Struthers AveGrand Junction, CO 81501

  • Time: 10 am December 7th

  • Fund inclusive playground equipment

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Date Night 🎆

• Trey Parker’s Cannibal! The Musical (PG 13) ($30)

  • Location: 645 Main StreetGrand Junction, CO 81501

  • Time: 7-10 PM 11/16/24

  • Description: Trey Parker's Cannibal: The Musical is the true story of the only person convicted of cannibalism in America. Alfred Packer. The sole survivor of an ill fated trip to the Colorado Territory, he tells his side of the harrowing tale to news reporter Polly Pry as he awaits his execution. Proceeds benefit The Avalon Foundation and the Museums of the West. Age Limit PG13 due to violence and language.

• Cozy Comforts Paired Dinner ($100 per person) (Tickets)

  • Location: 421 Brach Drive Grand Junction, CO 81507

  • Time: 6:30 PM

  • Description: 1st: 2022 Barrel Aged Chardonnay paired with Italian Wedding soup with homemade meatballs
    2nd: 2021 Chambourcin paired with mini pumpkin pizzas
    3rd: 2022 Cabernet Franc paired with oxtail ragu over baked sweet potato gnocchi
    4th: 2022 Zero Below Coconut Spritzer paired with almond joy cannoli

• Country Night

  • Location: Mama Ree’s Pizza

  • Description: Join us for the #1 Country Night in Grand Junction! We play all your favorites, while you dance on our MASSIVE dance floor! We offer drink specials alongside our signature pizza! Join us!

• Line Dancing Class

  • Location: Mama Ree’s Pizza

  • Description: Join us for a FREE line dancing class before our weekly country night from 8pm-9pm! Have you ever wanted to hit the dance floor like a pro? Learn some pointers and simple dances to stand out at our County Night (every Saturday 9pm-2am)! Extra Bonus - There is free pool!

Comedy❗

• Rodney Carrington | Nov 30

  • Location: Avalon Theatre

  • Description: Doors open at 6. Show begins at 7 pm.

• Winery Comedy Tour | 7 PM, Nov 22 (Tickets)

  • Location: Sauvage Spectrum 676 38 1/4 Road Palisade, CO 81526

• The Power of the Mic | Nov 26

  • Location: 33 N Uncompahgre ave Montrose

  • Description: Share 5 minutes of slam poetry, comedy, poetry, or storyetelling

  • Time: Signups at 6:30, Show begins at 7 pm.

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