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9:00am-2:00pm, 1800 Pavilion Dr., Montrose, CO

Celebrate age at BeaconFest in Montrose Colorado’s premier boomer and senior expo returns to the Montrose Pavilion on Thursday, September 12 more...0 with free admission, live music, resources and big giveaways! BeaconFest, Colorado’s largest and funnest celebration for seniors, baby boomers and their families, returns to the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This event has FREE admission and an engaging lineup of FREE activities geared toward attendees age 50 and older. Guests can enjoy live music from some of the area’s best musicians, sample delicious food from local restaurants, attend educational seminars by top experts and enter to win prizes every half-hour! BeaconFest is also a fantastic opportunity to connect directly with more than 60 local businesses and national agencies devoted to helping older adults age well in Western Colorado. The Volunteer of the Year ceremony at 1 p.m. will honor some of our community’s most giving and passionate senior volunteers. Readers of the BEACON’s monthly magazine can learn about this year’s honorees in the August issue and vote for their favorite. Local nonprofits supported by volunteers can learn more about nominating a volunteer by emailing Cloie@BeaconSeniorNews.com. For more information about BeaconFest, visit BeaconFest.com or call 970-243-8829. Keeping up with Western Colorado’s growing retiree population, BeaconFest is the largest annual mature lifestyle expo in the state. BeaconFest is sponsored by Valley View Heart & Vascular Center, Volunteers of America, Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, 970 Medicare, Colorow Care Center, Crossroads Senior Living, Elk Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, and The Lodge at Grand Junction.

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Presented by ColorAuto Detailing

9:00am-3:00pm, 101 South 3rd Street, Suite 100

In September, Main Street rumbles with the sound of motors as participants pour into Downtown Grand Junction for the 22nd annual ColorAuto Detailing more...0 Downtown Car Show. Vehicle owners bring antique cars, muscle cars, classic cars – even motorcycles and electric cars are on display. The 2024 Car Show will take place on September 21 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on Main Street between 3rd and 7th Streets. Car owners and spectators visit with each other, talk cars, and participate in a friendly competition for great prizes! For more information, including registering your car for the show visit downtowngj.org

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5:30pm-7:00pm, KAFM 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

The KAFM Board of Directors will be meeting for a Board Work Session on this date at KAFM Community Radio 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 at more...0 5:30 pm MTN. KAFM's board structure and board membership is designed to enhance and facilitate KAFM’s ability to be a high-performing organization that carries out its vision and mission. The Board as a whole is responsible for setting organizational direction and authority and then delegates management and the implementation of policy to KAFM's Executive Director. 2024 Board Meeting Schedule September 25, 2024 - Work Session October 23, 2024 - Board Meeting November 27, 2024 - Annual Board Retreat (Location and Confirmed Date TBD) December - No Board Meeting

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Presented by Bray & Co Real Estate

5:30pm-10:00pm, 101 South 3rd Street, Suite 100

Rhythm and Brews Concert Series presented by Bray & Co Real Estate is an exciting concert series that takes place at 4th + Main during & more...0 after Market on Main! Come enjoy live music and a beer garden on a beautiful summer evening! Featuring Rockslide Brewery & Restaurant beers poured by Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club. Beers will be available starting with the beginning of Market on Main at 5:30pm. August 22- Calling all bluegrass enthusiasts! Join us for the opening act, Super Fox at 6:15pm followed by local favorite Stray Grass at 8:00pm! September 26- The final Market on Main of the season sends off with opening act Second Solstice at 6:15pm and headliner Wave 11 at 8:00pm!

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Presented by Alpine Bank

11:00am-4:00pm, 101 South 3rd Street, Suite 100

Art Festival presented by Alpine Bank, is an event that showcases the vibrancy of our artistic community. There will be many galleries participating more...0 in a lively First Friday gallery walk on Friday, October 4th. On Saturday, October 5th peruse the Artists Expo on Main Street between 3rd and 7th to see live artist demos, performances ranging from ballet to Native American dancing and support local artists. You will also be able to view the newly installed temporary exhibit of Art on the Corner which is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year! For more information about the Downtown Grand Junction Creative District, GJ Creates, visit gjcreates.org