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Hello Grand Junction! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A community paramedic program, free seeds at the library, and Easter Bunny photos + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Extending care beyond emergencies: Grand Junction Fire Department approved a 2026 Community Paramedic Program to curb repeat 911 calls, with 24 to 48 hour follow-ups to help frequent users manage medications, appointments, chronic conditions — see how the program works.

Kickstart your backyard garden: Mesa County Libraries reopened its seed library on February 25 at the Central Library, offering free seeds with a limit of three packets per month and additional gardening resources — get all the details.

Funding fuels ADU education: Grand Junction’s ADU workshops return in 2026. The first session will be March 12 at City Hall with toolkit tips, partners, and financing guidance. Funds are first come, first served — get all the workshop details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Create clay oceanscapes and canvas art
• Experience Candide Quartet with Amelia Krinke
• Snap Easter Bunny photos at Mesa Mall
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Your midweek pie fix: Downtown’s Be Sweet Café & Bakeshop slips scratch-made pies into your coffee-and-lunch routine, with seasonal fillings, tender flaky crusts, and a warm bakery aroma that melts resolve. Think slices that taste like they were made five minutes ago, served alongside your latte, minus the fuss or fanfare.

A quick bouquet fix: Downtown’s So Mica Floral keeps its bloomtique stocked with grab-and-go bouquets, lush houseplants, and artisan goodies from Western Slope makers. They also craft custom arrangements to match your vision, ideal for a quick color pick-me-up that won’t crowd the kitchen table.

Bold move for the week: Grip Bouldering keeps the stoke high with fresh sets, a friendly crew, and programs for adults and kids that help you level up without the ego. If “I should climb more” keeps looping in your head… this is your sign.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🤪 Wacky Wednesday @ Bookcliff Activity Center – 540 29 1/4 Road | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:30 AM – If your tiny humans need to bounce out their wiggles, Wacky Wednesday packs bounce houses, toddler bikes, gym gear, music and instruments, and a bustling pretend kitchen. Ages 1 to 6, best for walkers to preschoolers, and it’s $5 per kid at the door.

🍗 Dia @ Buffalo Wild Wings – 2412 Highway 6-50, Grand Junction | Wednesday (3/11) at 11:00 AM – Buffalo Wild Wings on Highway 6 and 50 is funneling 10% to Viva DIA PTA when you show the flyer, yes, on your phone works. Bring the kids, a friend with napkin skills, and your appetite, then call it community service, ranch included.

🏆 Competition Showcase @ Grand Junction High School Auditorium | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 AM – Grand Junction’s future pros are giving us a one-time hometown preview before they jet to Denver, and yes, they’ve rehearsed more than we’ve stretched all year. Swing by GJHS for crisp choreography, proud-parent applause, and an easy night out, then go home feeling smugly supportive.

🧘 Sensory Hour @ Dinosaur Journey Fruita CO | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Dinosaur Journey is dialing it down for a sensory-friendly hour, with no ambient noise, lowered lights, and reduced admission. Think peaceful fossils, not field-trip frenzy. Perfect for anyone who prefers their T. rex on silent, and their museum time actually relaxing.

🦄 Little Unicorns @ The Center | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – Whether your kids still believe in magic, or you just want an excuse to wear shamrock socks, Little Unicorns is a St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt with sprinting and minimal glitter. Let the littles chase clues and luck, you supervise, and avoid green beer.

🌸 Spring Break Camps @ Reverent Rhythms School of The Arts | Monday (3/16) at 9:00 AM – Need the kids to burn off spring break energy while you remember silence? Reverent Rhythms on Hoover has Move and Groove Dance Camp for ages 3 to 10, and Ninja Camp for 6 to 12. Register before March 1 for $25 off, instant hero status.

🎨 Nature Maker’s Art Camp @ Angelo’s Pottery Studio | Monday (3/16) at 1:00 PM – Need your teen off screens for three blissful hours? This spring break art camp for ages 12 to 14 delivers, snack and a drink included. They will build a clay oceanscape, paint an acrylic flower canvas to take home, then return after bisque to glaze.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Grand Junction report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 60°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 60. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

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