Community Calendar

GENERAL

9:00pm-12:00am, Saddlehorn Picnic Area of Colorado National Monument

View the night sky through astronomy club telescopes including Jupiter and Saturn! Laser guided sky tours. Free. All ages welcome! Handicapped more...0 accessible. In case of clouds, an astronomy presentation will instead be given at the Visitor's Center.

MUSIC

Cruisers

9:30pm-1:30am, 715 Horizon Drive Ste.100

Nashville based roots and rock. $5 cover gets you a free drink! 21+ only.

CLASSES/LECTURES

VISUAL ARTS

10:00am-3:00pm, 1803 North 7th Street

This workshop is a fun opportunity to create your own unique art—and you don’t even have to consider yourself an artist to do it. We will more...0 be creating abstract compositions, and the only thing you have control of is the colors that you use. Follow Diane’s gentle directions and the painting paints itself. Ages 18 and up.

MUSIC

Cruisers

9:30pm-1:30am, 715 Horizon Drive Ste.100

Rock/ Jam/ Blues from L.A. $5 cover gets you a free drink! 21+ only.

CLASSES/LECTURES

SPIRITUAL

SPORTS

VISUAL ARTS

Ages 4 Years Old to 5th Grade

9:00am-11:30am, 2702 Patterson Rd. Grand Junction, CO 81506

Join us at Bookcliff as we learn about the different types of art in the world, and as we learn how to use those forms to express our own ideas! This more...0 camp is for kids age 4 years old to completed 5th grade. We will have arts and crafts, painting, games, snacks and more.

CLASSES/LECTURES

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

GENERAL

VISUAL ARTS

Fundraiser for Local Needy Animals

6:00pm-9:00pm, Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar 2404 Patterson Rd Grand Junction, CO 81505

Our pets are our family, they deserve a hand painted portrait! Come on out and paint your pet while simultaneously supporting Graceland Animal Rescue more...0 & Sanctuary! Part of the proceeds will go to the Graceland Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is not a Facility but rather a Foster-based Rescue that relies on foster home within our Grand Junction community to offer temporary sanctuary to our dogs until permanent, loving homes can be found. PICTURE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, July 9th What you need after registering: * Your favorite picture of your pet! Any pet! Horse, Dog, Cat, Bird, Turtle, even the family fish! Head-shots of your pet are typically the easiest and have the best result! Don't worry about the background in your photo, you can add any background you want when its painting time! We will only sketch the pet. * Email that photo along with your full name and a good contact phone number to CreativeCanvasParty@Gmail.com. Do this for each person coming (if paying for friends). Please put the date of the event in the subject line of the email. One pet per canvas as 2 pets can take too long to paint. PICTURE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, July 9th * Let me know if you want something special added to your pet for the painting. some people like to add sunglasses, hats, your pets name, etc. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!! That's all folks! After you do those things you are registered and your canvas will be ready and waiting when you arrive! Please send your information, or questions here: CreativeCanvasParty@Gmail.com

Book Discussions

6:30pm, Mesa County Library, 443 N. 6th St

THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, hosted by Meredith Vieira, is an eight-part television and online series designed to spark a national conversation about more...0 reading and the books that have inspired, moved, and shaped us. The series will engage audiences with a list of 100 diverse books. Audiences are encouraged to read the books, vote from the list of 100, and share their personal connections to the titles. Great American Read Book Discussions at the Central Library June 20 at 11:00am & July 17 at 6:30pm. Meet up with fellow book lovers and share your favorite selections from the Great American Read top 100 list! No need to read all the choices, just come prepared to talk about your top choice! Attend one or both meetings. Seating is limited. Registration required for this program. Sign up in person at the Central Library or by calling 970-243-4442.

DANCE

LITERARY

MUSIC

Story time with a kick

6:30pm-7:30pm, Mesa County Library Clifton Branch Mesa Pointe Shopping Center

Join Author Sarahndipity Johnsen for a vibrant dance party tour for her book and album, Animals Get Funky! During this 45 minute dance party more...0 you'll learn 26 different dance concepts through a playful, multi-genre soundtrack. Would you like more opportunities for family fun? Do you have a little ham that needs a place to groove? Join the dance movement :) Learn the Wallaby Wiggle, Hip-Hop Hippopotamus, and get real low with the Llama Limbo. Please feel free to enjoy these free, family-friendly events. Bring water bottles because these dance parties are great workouts :)

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

MUSIC

The Scones

7:00pm-9:00pm, Two Rivers Winery & Chateau

The Scones bring their fresh rockin' rollin' Americana to the lawn of Two Rivers Winery. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs for a perfect evening more...0 in the shadow of the Colorado National Monument. Wine is available by the glass or bottle. Gates open at 6 pm. All proceeds benefit the Western Colorado Center for the Arts (The Art Center).

LITERARY

Medicine, Medium and the Radical Middle

7:00pm-8:00pm, KAFM Radio Room

WCWF Hosts Conversations with Writers, Artists, Musicians and Other Eccentrics in The KAFM Radio Room. July 18th: Medicine, Medium, & the Radical more...0 Middle An evening of poetry, song, and conversation about language, politics, the shaman’s way, and the unfashionable art of compromise, with special guests: Issa Forrest, Alan Wartes and Art Goodtimes. with host Wendy Videlock. Musical guest: Alan and Issa. Wine Bar. Doors open 6:30. Tickets: $5 KAFM or WCWF members, $10 non-member. To reserve seats.