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Housing

The 30 year fixed rate has climbed just a bit the past week to about 7.05%.

Are we in a seller’s market or buyer’s market?

Market Stats:

Average Sales Price: High ($454,190)

Inventory Levels: Medium (652) Active Listings

Average Days on Market: Medium (78)

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

News

Octopus Coffee Closing on 11/27

A local favorite coffee shop Octopus Coffee which has been serving customers in Grand Junction right off Horizon Dr will be closing it’s doors on 11/27 after being denied a lease renewal. They are looking into other options but are seeking community help to find a new spot that both fits their business needs and budget.

Read more!

New Pickleball Courts in Fruita

The pickleball rage continues to sweep the nation. Fruita’s Orr Park will begin construction on new pickleball courts in the near future to add a wonderful amenity to the community. Once completed, these courts will be available for public use. Other courts nearby are located in the Bookcliff Activity Center as well as at Lincoln Park.

Local Community

$10,000 in Grants Awarded

The newly established Delta Community Fund awarded grants tot he following nonprofits.

• Friends of Youth and Nature (FOYAN)

• Dream Catcher Therapy Center

• LFMG Music Academy

• Community Options, Inc.

• Colorado West Land Trust

• Delta Homeless Ministries, Inc.

• Families Plus

• The Nature Connection (Delta County School District 50J)

• Delta Food Pantry

• Delta Egyptian Theater Corporation

• Tri-County Health Network

Donate the fund here!

Western Slope Sports!

CMU Basketball Home Opener

Colorado Mesa University men’s basketball team looks to open up at home this Friday at 7:30 pm. After an exciting and successful season last year, a newly rebuilt program looks to keep the momentum rolling into another great season.

See Roster and Schedule

Business Highlight

King Pest Solutions proudly serves the entire Western Slope! As Colorado natives, we understand local bugs and their breeding cycles. We can tackle any problems big or small. That includes bugs, mice and rats, and even wildlife such as gophers, skunks, and raccoons. Give us a call today to protect your home, business, or rental. We’re the number 1 rated pest control company in Western Colorado for good reason.

Exciting Events

Sports🏀

• Santa Cause Run

  • Location: 925 Struthers Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501

  • Time: 10 am December 7th

  • Fund inclusive playground equipment

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• Ugly Sweater Fun Run

  • Location: Fruita, CO

  • Time: 9:30 am December 14th.

  • Wear your most festive or ugliest holiday gear and get ready for some magical winter fun!
    After a social 5k fun run/walk enjoy seasonal brews, hot chocolate, fun fitness games and a big ugly sweater contest benefiting Fruita Little League

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Family Fun

• Cinema Sleigh Ride

• Santa Paws

Date Night 🎆

• Endless Pastabilities 

• Location: 1544 Oxbow Dr. #198 Montrose, CO 81401

  11/22/24 - Donny Morales Live 7:30-10pm

  11/23/24 - Karaoke 8:30pm - Midnight - Karaoke food & drink specials!

  11/29/24 - Tom Elliston Live 7:30-10pm

  11/30/24 - Karaoke 8:30pm - Midnight - Karaoke food & drink specials!

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• 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!

• _{2024 Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair (FREE)}

  • Location: 1803 N 7th St Grand Junction, CO

  • Time: Sat, Nov 23, 2024 , 9:00am-4:00pm and Sun, Nov 24, 2024, 10:00am-3:00pm

  • Description: Kick off the holiday season with us at The Art Center’s Annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair, a lively event featuring unique, handcrafted items from local artists. This is the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts and support the arts in our community.

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 ave Montrose

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

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

Live Events

• Troubadour Takeover at the Paradise Theatre - Live Music - (Tickets)

• Location: Paradise Theatre Paonia, CO

• Time: November 23rd, 6:30 pm

• Description: A collaborative triple bill featuring Western Slope sirens Gabrielle Louise, Caitlin Cannon, and Emily Scott Robinson. Expect crafty songwriting, spellbinding storytelling, and some seriously witchy harmonies. Antonio López and Jonathan Sadler open the show.

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