Events for October 2016

Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1 Walk from Obesity / Fitness Fun Run
Fundraiser - Walk from Obesity /Fitness Fun Run being offered throughout the US to bring public awareness of obesity.
  • Date:
    October 1, 2016
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.walkfromobesity.com
  • Location:
    Las Colonias Park 715 Struthers Ave Grand Junction CO 81501
  • Contact:
    Maria Polen Committee Chair (970) 298-6417
  • EMail:
    Mari.Polen@sclhs.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, October 1, 2016
  • Fees/Admission:
    Early Bird online Registration:$10 After Sept 6th: $25 Onsite Registration: $35
Oct 3 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    October 3, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Oct 4 Fruita Fall Speaker Series
Local experts from Family Health West and other local businesses will be speaking about current health-related topics Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. from September 28 thru December 13. There will be opportunities to ask questions and to find local resources related to each topic. The series schedule is as follows: November 1: Dr. Troy Griffiths, DPM: Wound Care November 8: Dr. Jonathan Blaha, DC: Low Back Pain Prevention November 15: Dr. Mary Beth Deering, MD: Non-Accidental Trauma: How Can We Protect Our Kids November 29: Ellen Mead, PT, BCB: Sports Performance & Pain Management December 6: Katie Lemas, LCGC: Genetic Counseling December 13: Adrian Johnson, BSN: Self Defense ? Increase your options and learn how to slow down, de-escalate, or interrupt an attack. We ask that attendees kindly RSVP to (970) 858-0360. All presentations will be held at the Fruita Community Center at 324 N Coulson, Fruita CO.
  • Date:
    October 4, 2016
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Community Center
  • Contact:
    Cheri Delaney
  • EMail:
    cdelaney@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesdays from 6-7 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Oct 6 WTF Network 1st Thursday
Welcome Thursday Friends!
 
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at Fruita area restaurants.
 
Meet your fellow Fruita Chamber members in a relaxed setting. We eat lunch, chat, talk about business, and generally have a good time.
 
If you're not a Fruita Chamber member, you're welcome to attend once or twice to check out the group, but we'd love for you to join the Chamber and become a regular attendee!

If you'd like to be a speaker at one of our lunches, please contact Allie Daniel at 970-639-8165 or call the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce at 970-858-3894.
 
  • Date:
    October 6, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Dragon Treasure
    576 Kokopelli Boulevard, Unit A
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday every month at noon.
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no cost but the price of lunch and one hour of your time.
Oct 10 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    October 10, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Oct 11 Women In Business
The Women In Business Group will have a networking event each month with the location updated and announced each month. Come meet, mingle, and join the fun with other women business owners.
  • Date:
    October 11, 2016
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://fruitachamber.org/women-in-business-networking-group/
  • Location:
    Allie Daniels with Happy Trails Colorado (Life is Good!)
    138 S Park Square #101
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Jen Keck or Janet Brazfield
  • EMail:
    Jen@fruitachamber.org or janet@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Join us at Happy Trails Colorado for light refreshments, information and networking! Allie Daniels, Owner of Happy Trails Colorado will be giving you a peak into the history of the brand and why she decided to open her store! 
    Free for all Chamber Members
     
Oct 11 Fruita Fall Speaker Series
Local experts from Family Health West and other local businesses will be speaking about current health-related topics Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. from September 28 thru December 13. There will be opportunities to ask questions and to find local resources related to each topic. The series schedule is as follows: November 1: Dr. Troy Griffiths, DPM: Wound Care November 8: Dr. Jonathan Blaha, DC: Low Back Pain Prevention November 15: Dr. Mary Beth Deering, MD: Non-Accidental Trauma: How Can We Protect Our Kids November 29: Ellen Mead, PT, BCB: Sports Performance & Pain Management December 6: Katie Lemas, LCGC: Genetic Counseling December 13: Adrian Johnson, BSN: Self Defense ? Increase your options and learn how to slow down, de-escalate, or interrupt an attack. We ask that attendees kindly RSVP to (970) 858-0360. All presentations will be held at the Fruita Community Center at 324 N Coulson, Fruita CO.
  • Date:
    October 11, 2016
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Community Center
  • Contact:
    Cheri Delaney
  • EMail:
    cdelaney@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesdays from 6-7 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Oct 12 Fruita Chamber Board Meeting
General Monthly Board Meeting
  • Date:
    October 12, 2016
  • Time:
    7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location:
    Location varies - if you have something you wish to address with the FACC Board of Directors, please contact kayla@fruitachamber.org
  • Contact:
    Fruita Chamber
  • EMail:
    kayla@fruitachamber.org
Oct 14 Ambassador Meeting
Ambassador Meeting
  • Date:
    October 14, 2016
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location:
    @ The Fruita Chamber
  • Contact:
    Sherri Boyce
  • EMail:
    sherri@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday December 13, 2014
Oct 17 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    October 17, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Oct 18 2016 Fruita Business Toolbox
Fruita Business Toolbox

Speaker:    Joel Kincaid, Merge 2 Media
Topic:        Formula for Graphic Design
  • Date:
    October 18, 2016
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://fruitachamber.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Business Incubator
    325 E. Aspen Ave.
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Kathie Fingerson
  • EMail:
    kathie@healersofthevalley.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free for Fruita Area Chamber Members and $5.00 for Non-Members.
Oct 18 Fruita Fall Speaker Series
Local experts from Family Health West and other local businesses will be speaking about current health-related topics Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. from September 28 thru December 13. There will be opportunities to ask questions and to find local resources related to each topic. The series schedule is as follows: November 1: Dr. Troy Griffiths, DPM: Wound Care November 8: Dr. Jonathan Blaha, DC: Low Back Pain Prevention November 15: Dr. Mary Beth Deering, MD: Non-Accidental Trauma: How Can We Protect Our Kids November 29: Ellen Mead, PT, BCB: Sports Performance & Pain Management December 6: Katie Lemas, LCGC: Genetic Counseling December 13: Adrian Johnson, BSN: Self Defense ? Increase your options and learn how to slow down, de-escalate, or interrupt an attack. We ask that attendees kindly RSVP to (970) 858-0360. All presentations will be held at the Fruita Community Center at 324 N Coulson, Fruita CO.
  • Date:
    October 18, 2016
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Community Center
  • Contact:
    Cheri Delaney
  • EMail:
    cdelaney@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesdays from 6-7 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Oct 18 KAFM Radio Presents Rogue Valley
Known as one of the Twin Cities most dynamic live acts, Rogue Valley is an internationally-recognized band who have released a total of five albums and a vinyl LP since 2010. They perform regularly at top Twin Cities’ venues (First Avenue, The Fitzgerald Theater) and festivals (Basilica Block Party, MN State Fair), and have extensively toured the US
  • Date:
    October 18, 2016
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www,kafmradio.org
  • Location:
    KAFM Radio Room 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction
  • Contact:
    Betty Ries
  • EMail:
    betty@kafmradio.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    10/18/2016 7:30pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Tickets are $18 in advance and $20
Oct 20 Business After Hour - Western Rockies Federal Credit Union
Business After Hours

Hosted By - Western Rockies Federal Credit Union

Enjoy networking and cocktail hour with your fellow Chamber Members
Photographs will be taken at all Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce events
  • Date:
    October 20, 2016
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruitachamber.org
  • Location:
    577 Kokopelli Blvd.
    Fruita, Co. 81521
  • Contact:
    Jen Keck
  • EMail:
    Jen@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, October 20th 2016
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $5.00 RSVP (IF PAID BY 12 NOON)
    $10.00 at the door
     
Oct 21 Marketing Meetings for 2016
Marketing Meeting
Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Date:
    October 21, 2016
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://fruitachamber.org
  • Location:
    Judy's Family Restaurant
    435 Highway 6 & 50, Fruita, CO
  • Contact:
    Janet Brazfield
  • EMail:
    janet@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
    Every Third Friday of Each Month
  • Fees/Admission:
    None
Oct 22 4th Annual Craft Extravaganza
Victory Life Church 4th Annual Craft Extravaganza on October 22nd from 9am-3pm. Dozens of craft booths, continental breakfast and hot lunch for purchase, door prizes and more, you won't want to miss this big event! Get an early start on your holiday shopping and come out to support local crafters at the same time! Deadline for booth registration is October 1st-please call Brandee at 970-778-9416 for information.
  • Date:
    October 22, 2016
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.vlcgv.org
  • Location:
    Victory Life Church, 2066 Hwy 6 & 50 Fruita CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Brandee Mininger 970-778-9416
  • EMail:
    coyotesdesign@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    10/22/2016 9am-3pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    free to the public; call for vendor booth information
Oct 24 - Oct 26 Moab Adventure Trip - Option 1 Black diamond
Unbelievable adventure awaits you in Moab! Day 1 - Moab shopping, dining, check in to Red Cliffs Lodge, explore the Cowboy movie museum, etc... Day 2 - (option 1) Hummer ride! Awesome adventure. Dutch oven dinner & Canyonlands by Night river tour. Day 2 - (option 2) Drive over Arches! Cowboy dutch oven dinner & Canyonlands by Night river tour. Day 3 - Awake at your leisure, venture home - stopping along the way for a short hike & picnic.
  • Date:
    October 24, 2016
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Meet at the FCC Senior Center 324 N. Coulson, Fruita, CO.
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    October 24-26th - 9am.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $337 - Option 1 - Black diamond Adventure.
Oct 24 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    October 24, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Oct 24 - Oct 26 Moab Advenure Trip - Option 2 Blue square
Unbelievable adventure awaits you in Moab! Day 1 - Moab shopping, dinner, relax at the Red Cliffs Lodge, visit the Cowboy movie museum. Day 2 - Option 2 - Blue Square - Drive through Arches National Park. Cowboy style dutch oven dinner and Canyonlands by night. Day 3 - Awake at you leisure, venture home w/ a stop for a short hike & picnic.
  • Date:
    October 24, 2016
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Meet at FCC Senior Center - 324 N. Coulson, Fruita, CO. 858-0360
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    October 24-26 / 9am.q
  • Fees/Admission:
    $312
Oct 25 Fruita Fall Speaker Series
Local experts from Family Health West and other local businesses will be speaking about current health-related topics Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. from September 28 thru December 13. There will be opportunities to ask questions and to find local resources related to each topic. The series schedule is as follows: November 1: Dr. Troy Griffiths, DPM: Wound Care November 8: Dr. Jonathan Blaha, DC: Low Back Pain Prevention November 15: Dr. Mary Beth Deering, MD: Non-Accidental Trauma: How Can We Protect Our Kids November 29: Ellen Mead, PT, BCB: Sports Performance & Pain Management December 6: Katie Lemas, LCGC: Genetic Counseling December 13: Adrian Johnson, BSN: Self Defense ? Increase your options and learn how to slow down, de-escalate, or interrupt an attack. We ask that attendees kindly RSVP to (970) 858-0360. All presentations will be held at the Fruita Community Center at 324 N Coulson, Fruita CO.
  • Date:
    October 25, 2016
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Community Center
  • Contact:
    Cheri Delaney
  • EMail:
    cdelaney@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesdays from 6-7 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Oct 26 Economic Development Summit
Please Join the City of Fruita and the Fruita Chamber of Commerce for this event. Your input is greatly valued in efforts to create jobs and improve our Fruita economy. A team can accomplish more together working to bring new businesses to the area while assisting existing businesses with growth opportunities. Please don't miss out on this community connection opportunity! 
  • Date:
    October 26, 2016
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    Cavalcade
    201 E. Aspen Ave.
    Fruita, CO
  • Contact:
    Jen Keck
  • EMail:
    Jen@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    October 26, 2016
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to all Fruita Area businesses
Oct 27 WTF Network-4th Thursday
Welcome Thursday Friends!
 
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at Fruita area restaurants.
 
Meet your fellow Fruita Chamber members in a relaxed setting. We eat lunch, chat, talk about business, and generally have a good time.
 
If you're not a Fruita Chamber member, you're welcome to attend once or twice to check out the group, but we'd love for you to join the Chamber and become a regular attendee!

If you'd like to be a speaker at one of our lunches, please contact Allie Daniel at 970-639-8165 or call the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce at 970-858-3894.
  • Date:
    October 27, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Rib City Grill
    455 Kokopelli Boulevard
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday At Noon
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no cost but the price of lunch and one hour of your time.
Oct 31 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    October 31, 2016
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Nickel
    734 South 7th Street
    Grand Junction, CO
  • Contact:
    Jennifer
  • EMail:
    jennifer@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Oct 31 Trick or Treat Street 2016
Trick or Treat Street    
  • Date:
    October 31, 2016
  • Time:
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://fruitachamber.org
  • Location:
    Visit local downtown and Southside businesses in Fruita for Trick or Treating!!!
  • Contact:
    Janet Brazfield
  • EMail:
    janet@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday October 31, 2016
    From 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm