Events for June 2017

Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
Jun 1 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:
    June 1, 2017
  • 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.
Jun 2 - Jun 4 Mark Rashid Clinic
Mark Rashid is one of the leading Horsemen in the world today. Training any breed of horses.
  • Date:
    June 2, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.mesacountysheriffposse.com
  • Location:
    Mesa County Sheriff Posse Arena
  • Contact:
    (970) 241-3578
  • EMail:
    tdm1torres@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    06/02-04/2017 9-1:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Spectator $35
Jun 5 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    June 5, 2017
  • 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
Jun 6 Sunset Float on the Colorado River
Take a scenic float down the Colorado River & discover the beautiful wilderness that surrounds the river. BBQ at take out. Bill Bartley as entertainment! 55+ Special Activity
  • Date:
    June 6, 2017
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Rimrock Adventures - 927 Highway 340, Fruita, CO 81521 ·
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster FCC - Seniors 858-0360 ex: 6408
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    June 6th at 4pm.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $55
Jun 7 State Of The Community
Join the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce for the 1st Annual State of the Community Breakfast. We will hear from our Local, State and Federal lawmakers as they give you an update on recent laws enacted and an update on local progress. 
Scheduled to speak: State Senator Ray Scott, State Representative Yeulin Willet, Andy Merritt- State Director for Senator Cory Gardner, Brian Meinhart - Regional Director for Congressman Scott Tipton, Dan Caris-  Business Process Manager,
Mesa County Planning Commission, Fruita Mayor Lori Buck. 
  • Date:
    June 7, 2017
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruitachamber.org
  • Location:
    Lower Valley Fire Station
    168 North Mesa
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Mindy Rigsby or Frank Ladd
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, June 7th
    7:30 am - 9:00 am
    Breakfast by Rib City Grill Fruita will be served
  • Fees/Admission:
    $10 Pre-registered members
    $20 at the door or for future members
Jun 9 Ambassador Meeting
Ambassador Meeting
  • Date:
    June 9, 2017
  • 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
Jun 9 G.J. Stand up Paddle Class
Learn a new way to exercise! SUP Demo Workshop - 1/2 hour interval classes. Lunch to follow! Come learn something NEW! 55+ Special Event
  • Date:
    June 9, 2017
  • Time:
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Snooks Bottom
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster FCC Seniors 858-0360
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    June 9 beginning at 9:30 - 11:30 (1/2 hour interval classes)
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Jun 12 Picnic - Paonia State Park
Plunge deep into nature at this narrow lake park. Steep mountainsides, pristine water, alpine scenery & peaceful environment make Paonia a haven for water and nature lovers. 55+ Special Trip.
  • Date:
    June 12, 2017
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Meet: FCC Senior Center 324 N. Coulson, Fruita.
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster FCC Seniors 858-0360
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    June 12th at 9am
  • Fees/Admission:
    $35
Jun 12 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    June 12, 2017
  • 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
Jun 14 Fruita Chamber Board Meeting
General Monthly Board Meeting
  • Date:
    June 14, 2017
  • 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
Jun 14 Workers Comp Investigation & Litigation
Sponsored by Einstein Bros Bagels & Colorado Plateau ASSE

Carol Finley, ESQ., will be discussing the investigation process regarding workers' compensation claims from the inception of the claim through the time of the hearing. She will also discuss the steps in the litigation process for workers' compensation claims starting with discovery and finishing with the hearing process. Bring your questions!
  • Date:
    June 14, 2017
  • Time:
    11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://coloradoplateau.asse.org
  • Location:
    Western Colorado Community College
    2508 Blichman Avenue 
    Building B/Culinary School Meeting Room 
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • EMail:
    contacts@coloradoplateau.asse.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    RSVP by Noon on June 12th, 2017
    Send email to contacts@coloradoplateau.asse.org with number of attendees and if they will be eating lunch
    Sign in begins at 11:15 am and the presentation and lunch will start at 11:30 am
  • Fees/Admission:
    ASSE, WSSC, & Mesa County Safety Council Members- $5 (free without lunch)
    Non-members- $10 or $5 without lunch

    Pay by cash or check at sign in
Jun 15 Business After Hour - Rib City Grill
Join us for our June 2017 Business After Hours! We are honored to have Rib City Grill as our host!

Enjoy networking and cocktail hour with your fellow Chamber Members
Photographs will be taken at all Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce events
  • Date:
    June 15, 2017
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruitachamber.org
  • Location:
    455 Kokopelli Boulevard, Suite 5
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Brittanee Hammond
  • EMail:
    brittanee@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, June 15, 2017
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $5.00 RSVP (IF PAID BY 12 NOON)
    $10.00 at the door
     
Jun 16 Fruita Fossils Hiking Club - Extended Hikes - Corona Arch
On these extended hikes, please bring a lunch, water, appropriate clothing & portable chair.
  • Date:
    June 16, 2017
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Meet at FCC - Senior Center
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster FCC Seniors 858-0360
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    June 16 at 7am.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $15
Jun 17 Grand Valley Transit Travel Training
Interested in riding the GVT - gain the confidence & knowledge necessary to utilize GVT services. GVT Travel Training program teaches you how to : Use GVT fixed route, read schedules & plan a trip. We are offering a free 11-ride fixed route pass to anyone 12yrs. or older who successfully completes the travel training program. Please register before June 10th
  • Date:
    June 17, 2017
  • Time:
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Community Center 324 N. Coulson, Fruita
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster FCC Seniors 858-0360
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    June 17 at 9:30 am.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Jun 19 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    June 19, 2017
  • 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
Jun 21 Ruby Horsethief Canyon Raft Trip
On this full day tour you will float through 25 miles of towering red sandstone canyons. Witness huge boulders of Precambrian Schist - " Black Rocks", photograph a variety of water fowl & tinkle your toes in the Colorado River! 55+ Special Trip
  • Date:
    June 21, 2017
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Meet at Rimrock Adventures - 927 Highway 340, Fruita, CO 81521 ·
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster FCC Seniors 858-0360
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    June 21st at 8am.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $95
Jun 22 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:
    June 22, 2017
  • 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.
Jun 23 Keith Rea
Texas Troubadour plays blues and is a singer-songwriter. His instrumental styling's cover the landscape from finger picked ballads to raucous twelve bar blues.
  • Date:
    June 23, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.kafmradio.org
  • Location:
    The KAFM Radio Room 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, Co 81501
  • Contact:
    Jill Lacy
  • EMail:
    jill@kafmradio.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    June 23, 2017 7:00 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $12 In Advance $15 Door
Jun 24 Fruita Farmer's Market
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    June 24, 2017
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Mindy Rigsby
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Jun 24 Four Original Plays
Four Original Plays Ten Local Readings by Local Authors Directed by David Kenworthy
  • Date:
    June 24, 2017
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.kafmradio.org
  • Location:
    The Kafm Radio Room 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501
  • EMail:
    jill@kafmradio.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday June 24 6:30
  • Fees/Admission:
    Suggested donation~Adults $10 ; seniors and Students $5
Jun 24 ON Stage! Four Original Plays
A fund-raising performance produced by the Western Colorado Writers Forum in association with KAFM Radio and supported by the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture.
  • Date:
    June 24, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.kafmradio.org
  • Location:
    KAFM Radio Room
  • Contact:
    Jill Lacy 970 241-8801 x 223
  • EMail:
    jill@kafmradio.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    June 24 7pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Suggested donation - Adults $10; Students and Seniors $5
Jun 26 Business Builders
Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses.
  • Date:
    June 26, 2017
  • 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
Jun 26 Signs of Suicide Information Session
THIS FREE INFORMATION SESSION LOOKS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH AN OVERVIEW OF SUICIDE IN MESA COUNTY, INCREASE AWARENESS RELATED TO SIGNS OF THOSE AT-RISK, AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION RESOURCES AND BASIC TECHNIQUES. JOIN THE WESTERN COLORADO SUICIDE PREVENTION FOUNDATION IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PREVENT SUICIDE IN MESA COUNTY. ADULTS/PARENTS AND TEENS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
  • Date:
    June 26, 2017
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    The Kafm Radio Room 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Contact:
    jennifer clark @9706836626
  • Date/Time Details:
    June 26, 2017 6:30pm to 8:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the Public
Jun 28 Bike to Work Day Business Challenge
Bike to Work Day Business Challenge Looking for a fun way to build team spirit? Engage in a friendly competition against other businesses in our community! Categories: 1 – 15 employees 16 – 50 employees 51 – 150 employees 150+ employees The company or organization with the highest percentage of employees that bike to work on June 28 gets to display the traveling trophy in their workplace for an entire year! Instructions: 1. Click here to sign-up by Tuesday, June 27, 2017. 2. Email before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Include the following: – Agency name – Number of total bike-to-work riders – A picture of your riding team
  • Date:
    June 28, 2017
  • Website:
    http://healthymesacounty.org/bike-month-btwd-2017/#1486414821925-ad13ecc5-4c26
  • Location:
    Mesa County
  • Contact:
    Kelsey Fife
  • EMail:
    healthymesacounty@mesacounty.us
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free!
Jun 29 WTF Network
Welcome Thursday Friends!
 
The WTF Network is a Fruita Chamber sponsored networking group that meets Thursdays at noon at Fruita area restaurants. 
 
If you'd like to be a speaker at one of our lunches, please contact Andrea Gatley at 970-639-0629 or call the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce at 970-858-3894 to add your name to the list.
 
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!
  • Date:
    June 29, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location:
    Rib City BBQ
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday Noon to 1:00 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no cost but the price of lunch and one hour of your time.