Events for August 2017

Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
Aug 3 WTF Network
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 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.
 
  • Date:
    August 3, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Rib City Grill
    455 Kokopelli Blvd. Suite 5
    FruitaCO 81521
  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    The first Thursday of the month at noon.
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no cost but the price of lunch and one hour of your time.
Aug 4 Chautauqua John Otto
A historical presentation and stories about John Otto - the man who envisioned the Colorado National Monument.
  • Date:
    August 4, 2017
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.kafmradio.org
  • Location:
    The KAFM Radio Room
  • Contact:
    Jill Lacy 241-8801 ext 223
  • EMail:
    jill@kafmradio.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    8/4/2017
  • Fees/Admission:
    $5 suggested donation
Aug 5 Fruita Farmer's Market
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    August 5, 2017
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Mindy Rigsby
  • EMail:
    events@fruita chamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Aug 7 Business Builders
Join us for lunch! Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses. Today's speaker will be Chris Wood with Faith Roofing.
  • Date:
    August 7, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Citrolas Italian Grill
    624 Rae Lynn St., Suite C
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Contact:
    Frank Ladd
  • EMail:
    frank@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Aug 7 Ambassadors Informational Meeting
Do you want to be more involved with the Fruita Chamber of Commerce? Now is your chance! Join us for Hors D'oeuvres at Rib City Grill for more information on how you can become an Ambassador with the Fruita Chamber of Commerce. 
  • Date:
    August 7, 2017
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location:
    Rib City Grill 
    455 Kokopelli Boulevard 
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Brittanee Hammond
  • EMail:
    brittanee@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 7th, 2107
    4:00-5:00 pm 
     
Aug 9 Fruita Chamber Board Meeting
General Monthly Board Meeting
  • Date:
    August 9, 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
Aug 11 Ambassador Meeting
Ambassador Meeting
  • Date:
    August 11, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location:
    @ The Fruita Chamber
  • Contact:
    Mindy Rigsby
  • EMail:
    events@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday December 13, 2014
Aug 12 Fruita Farmer's Market
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    August 12, 2017
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Mindy Rigsby
  • EMail:
    events@fruita chamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Aug 14 Business Builders
Join us for lunch! Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses. Today's speaker will be Chris Campbell with Capital Business Systems.
  • Date:
    August 14, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Citrolas Italian Grill
    624 Rae Lynn St., Suite C
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Contact:
    Frank Ladd
  • EMail:
    frank@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Aug 17 Business After Hour - Moon Farm/ KMZK
Join us for our August 2017 Business After Hours! We are honored to have Moon Farm & KMZK 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:
    August 17, 2017
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruitachamber.org
  • Location:
    1360 18 1/2 Road
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Brittanee Hammond
  • EMail:
    brittanee@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, August 17, 2017
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $5.00 RSVP (IF PAID BY 12 NOON)
    $10.00 at the door
     
Aug 18 Fruita Fossils Hiking Club - Extended Hikes - Uncompahgre Plateau
On these hikes, please bring a lunch, water, appropriate clothing & portable chair. 55+ Special Activity
  • Date:
    August 18, 2017
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Community Center 324 N. Coulson Fruita Senior Center
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster FCC Seniors 858-0360
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 18th at 7am.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $15
Aug 19 Fruita Farmer's Market
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    August 19, 2017
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Mindy Rigsby
  • EMail:
    events@fruita chamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Aug 19 Summer Barn Dance W/ Bill Bartley
Saddle up & ride on out to the Fruita Community Center for live music with Bill Bartley, Country Potluck dinner & Stompin' Good Time! Pre-registration is required. Tickets NOT available at the door. 55+ Special Activity
  • Date:
    August 19, 2017
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Community Center - 324 N. Coulson
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster FCC Seniors 858-0360
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 19 at 6pm.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $10 PLUS a covered dish to share.
Aug 21 Business Builders
Join us for lunch! Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses. Today's speaker will be Jeff Welch with Cendera Funding.
  • Date:
    August 21, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Citrolas Italian Grill
    624 Rae Lynn St., Suite C
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Contact:
    Frank Ladd
  • EMail:
    frank@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Aug 23 Senior Picnic - Vega State Park
At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Vega State Park's high mountain lake sits in a beautiful mountain meadow on the northeast edge of Grand Mesa National Forest in Western CO. 55+ Special Trip.
  • Date:
    August 23, 2017
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Fruita Community Center 324 N. Coulson - Senior Center
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster FCC Senior 858-0360
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 23 at 9am.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $35
Aug 24 WTF Network
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 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.
  • Date:
    August 24, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Suds Brothers Brewery
    127 E. Aspen Ave
    FruitaCO 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.
Aug 26 Fruita Farmer's Market
Fruita Farmers Market
  • Date:
    August 26, 2017
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    Civic Center Park
    325 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Mindy Rigsby
  • EMail:
    events@fruita chamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday Mornings, 8:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to the public, only vendor fees apply.
Aug 28 Frisbee Golf
Learn to play the increasingly popular game sweeping the nation! Fruita has several courses already installed in several parks for an exciting game of Frisbee Golf. Lessons & brunch supplies so all you need is the ambition to learn something new. 55+ Special Activity
  • Date:
    August 28, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.fruita.org
  • Location:
    Little Salt Wash Park
  • Contact:
    Jacqui Foster FCC Seniors 858-0360
  • EMail:
    jfoster@fruita.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 28 at 9am.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $3.50
Aug 28 Business Builders
Join us for lunch! Learn about our Business Builders groups! Meet other members interested in growing their  businesses. Today's speaker will be Kyle Holloway with Merrill Lynch.
  • Date:
    August 28, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Citrolas Italian Grill
    624 Rae Lynn St., Suite C
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Contact:
    Frank Ladd
  • EMail:
    frank@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    12 pm to 1 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Aug 30 Economic Development Summit
Please join the City of Fruita and Fruita Area 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! Panel participants include: Frank Ladd, Mike Bennett, Jon Maraschin, Sheriff Matt Lewis, Kelly Flenniken, Curtis Englehart, Terri Benson, and Steve Jozefczyk. 
  • Date:
    August 30, 2017
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    Cavalcade 
    201 East Aspen Avenue
    Fruita, CO 81521
  • Contact:
    Brittanee Hammond
  • EMail:
    brittanee@fruitachamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 30, 2017
    6:00 pm 
     
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to attend!
Aug 31 WTF Network
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 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.
 
  • Date:
    August 31, 2017
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Hot Tomato 
    124 North Mulberry Street
    FruitaCO 81521
  • Contact:
    Allie Daniel
  • EMail:
    happytrailscolo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Fifth Thursday at noon.
  • Fees/Admission:
    There is no cost but the price of lunch and one hour of your time.