Community Calendar

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

9:00am-8:00pm, Virtual

Because of the crowded and athletic nature of this event, as well as the large number of children that regularly attend, we’ve decided that more...0 it’s safest and in the best interest of children and all participants to be virtual superheroes this year! We’re excited to bring even more superheroes all across Colorado into the virtual race, costume and photo contests, and fundraising activities this year! Registration link: https://www.active.com/running/distance-running-races/virtual-casa-superhero-run-2020?int= Superhero costumes are encouraged, but not required! We know a “virtual run” is a new and strange concept for a lot of people so just have fun with it as we make the adjustment this year. Running down the street in a superhero costume will definitely brighten someone’s day! It is also a great opportunity to run the race “with” your friends and family members who do not live in the Roaring Fork Valley. You could turn this race into a competition with your running club, softball team, book club, coworkers, and old friends you haven’t seen in a while. Your participation in the CASA Superhero Run benefits CASA of the Ninth. CASA helps recruit, train, and support Court Appointed Special Advocates and provides the professional staff and resources they need to advocate powerfully for the most vulnerable children in our community. Event details and schedule: New event this year: 10K for those of you looking to double your fun from previous years Schedule of the week: • Saturday, September 26 – Sunday, October 4: Run, run, run! Submit your race time to be added to the unofficial leaderboard for the race you registered for: 10K, 5K, or 1-mile Kids Fun Run. Because race times cannot be verified, there will not be official race winners this year. However, everyone who submits their race time before 8:00pm on Sunday, October 4th be entered for the 5K, 10K, and Fun-Run doorprizes. To submit your time, take a screen shot of your time and email it to casaoftheninth.org or text it to 970.581.3933. Include your name, race distance, and date of run/walk. You can also post it on Instagram using #CASA9thSuperhero. • 9:00am on Saturday, September 26: Facebook Live Virtual Superhero Run kick-off • 8:00pm on Sunday, October 4: Deadline to enter photo contests for doorprizes. To enter photo contests: email photo entries with category header to casaoftheninth@gmail.com or text to 970.581.3933 1. Best seflie 2.Most unique run 3.Farthest participant from El Jebel 4.Best Pet Run 5.Running Route artwork (see below) 6.Costume Contest (see below) Running-Route Art Contest: SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FOR OUR RUNNING ROUTE ART CONTEST To enter: •Look at map of your neighborhood of location you plan on running and draw your design on paper. •Walk or run or your route using a running app with GPS map tracking, like MapMyRun or Strava. If you run over multiple days, make sure you stop your event before you head home and restart at the same place. •After your run, bring up your route on your computer or phone and admire your art work. Take a screen shot of your art and email it to casaoftheninth.org or text it to 970.581.3933 by October 4. Include your name, race distance, and title of your art work. You can also post on Instagram using #CASA9thSuperhero •On October 5, we will post of the entries on our Facebook page and ask the public to vote for their favorite. The picture with the most likes after a week will win a prize! Here are 2 articles to give you an idea of “Strava Art”: •https://blog.mapmyrun.com/meet-ultimate-master-running-route-art •https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a32433537/strava-art Costume Contest: Prizes will be awarded in the following self-selected categories: •Baby •Girl •Boy •Woman •Man •Family *Note: To enter costume contest: email photo entries with category header to casaoftheninth@gmail.com or text to 970.581.3933 Shirts (5K and 10K) and participant medals (1-mile fun run): To ensure all participants receive a long-sleeved race shirt in a size that fits, shirts will be ordered after race registration closes and then delivered/mailed to each 5K and 10K registrant, as will the medals and masks for Fun Run Participants. Finally, THANK YOU!!! Thank you to everyone in the community who participates in this race and supports the work of CASA of the Ninth. And, a HUGE thank you to every one of our sponsors! We ask that you consider patronizing the following businesses that prioritize helping local children and families: Presenting Sponsor: Alpine Bank Incredible: Good Earth Landscaping and Maintenance, Holy Cross Energy Super: Crawford Properties, Feler Family, Gould Construction, Grace Church Umbrella Roofing Power: Alexander Roofing, Bay Equity, Park & Metz, LLP, Roaring Fork Dental Doorprizes: River Valley Ranch Golf, Bristlecone Mountain Sports

GENERAL

Donations support local youth activities

9:00am-1:00pm, 249 S. 4th Street

GRAND JUNCTION ELKS LODGE FREE PAINT RECYCLING ROUNDUP When: Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Grand Junction Elks Lodge, 249 S. more...0 4th St. Drive-through entrance on 3rd and Ute (west-side Elks parking lot). Paint recycling is free, but your cash or check donation will support local youth activities. Drop off your paints and stains without having to get out of your car! This event will be COVID compliant (masks and distancing). Products accepted are acrylic, latex, and water-based paints and stains. Original containers must have labels in 5-gallon or smaller containers and must not be leaking or empty. We cannot accept oil based paints, aerosol/spray paint, alkyds, lacquers, polyurethanes/urethanes, paint thinner, cleaning agents, or anything flammable Recycle your unused, unwanted and old latex paint for free. Clean out your garage, keep paint products out of the landfill, and support local youth.

DANCE

Show One

7:00pm-9:00pm, Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park 925 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Join Absolute Dance Company in an eclectic evening of dance. There will be something for everyone to enjoy with a variety of dance and music with more...0 classical ballet, tap, contemporary, and hip hop. A great, affordable family event supporting local arts at a great venue.

MUSIC

7:00pm-10:00pm, 715 Horizon Drive Ste.100

Live music at Cruisers

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

GENERAL

VISUAL ARTS

Online Premiere

9:00am-12:00am, your home

Our Special Events Committee has been working hard to bring you an incredible alternative for our 2nd Annual Tour de Cedars! Last year our inaugural more...0 in-home event was a huge success, but now with COVID-19 in our presence, we have produced an amazing safe, immersive online virtual experience for your enjoyment! Please visit our website to read more information on how to buy tickets to “see” these beautiful and unique homes located on the Western Slope of the Grand Mesa in magnificent? Colorado. Thank you for continuing your wonderful support of the arts and entertainment at GMAEC!

DANCE

Show Two

6:30pm-8:30pm, Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park 925 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Join Absolute Dance Company in an eclectic evening of dance. There will be something for everyone to enjoy with a variety of dance and music with more...0 classical ballet, tap, contemporary, and hip hop. A great, affordable family event supporting local arts at a great venue.

LITERARY

MUSIC

At Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park

7:30pm-10:00pm, 925 Struthers Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

An Evening of Bluegrass with The Yonder Mountain String Band at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park. For the past 20 years, Yonder Mountain String more...0 Band has redefined bluegrass music, expanding the traditional acoustic genre beyond its previously established boundaries by steadily pushing the envelope into the realms of rock n’ roll and improvisation.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

MUSIC

3:00pm-6:00pm, 195 W. Main Street

Join David Starr and Erik Stucky for a Happy Hour outdoor song swap next to the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center, Friday, October 2nd, 4p-7p. Be more...0 ready for some fun at this outdoor event and enjoy the fall weather. Free admission. *Cold beverages will be available, at our cash bar. *Bring your lawn chair and please wear a mask as you move around (no mask is necessary as you sit and listen to the music). Please respect social distancing from others not in your group *coolers and outside beverages are not allowed.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

9:00am-2:00pm, 1803 N 7th Street

Art. pottery, jewelry and other works from the Not-S0-Starving Artist room will be on sale in the parking lot of The Art Center, 1803 N 7th St. more...0 Also, the popular Frame Sale returns with wall and table frames, mats and canvas stretchers, all at "starving artist" prices. The Art Center Guild will also have a craft table for early holiday shopping. All proceeds benefit the Art Center of Western Colorado.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

a safe area in your neighborhood

Girls on the Run of Western Colorado will host a Fall Virtual 5k October 7-11th. Girls on the Run of Western Colorado’s Fall Virtual 5K event more...0 is October 7-11th. Girls on the Run Western Colorado is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that uses fun running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in 3rd - 8th grade. During the program, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections and encourage community service while they prepare for an end-of-season celebratory 5K event. Participation in the Fall Virtual 5K is open to the public and all proceeds from the event will benefit Girls on the Run of Western Colorado. The Fall Virtual 5K is in lieu of the THREE in-person 5Ks hosted every fall across Western Colorado. We will miss the energy in Durango, Frisco, and Steamboat Springs, but we’re excited to experience another season of remote connectedness! Rest assured that we are still working hard to do EVERYTHING in our power to serve our girls and teams! However, we still have a need, and due to our current projected deficit, we will be forced to take an organizational pause until we are able to re-group and re-open. We are optimistic that our Girls on the Run community and supporters will rally with us, and that together we will keep GOTR running. The cost for the Fall Virtual 5K is $50 for a family of 4, $15 for an individual and $10 for a canine. Enter your canine in our best dressed dog contest for a chance to win a dog friendly gift basket from Chow Down! A finisher’s certificate will be emailed to all registered participants after October 11. To sign up or for more information please visit www.gotrwesterncolorado.org Thank you to our program sponsor Alpine Bank and to our canine companion sponsor Chow Down Pet Supplies.