Photo by Hillary Ungson / Unsplash Lifestyle December Groups & Gatherings Discover new ways to connect this December with local meetups across the Western Slope. From holiday gatherings to volunteer opportunities and year-end networking events, here are the top community groups to join this month. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 8 min read
Grand Junction Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Announces a Full Lineup of Holiday Events Grand Junction Parks and Recreation is hosting a full lineup of holiday events, including the Candy Cane Hunt, Senior Holiday Light Tour, Chocolate Walk, and the Santa Cause Run. Families and residents of all ages are invited to celebrate the season and support community programs. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 2 min read
Grand Junction Stuff the Bearcat: Toys for Tots Toy Drive On Sunday December 7, GJPD SWAT Operators will be collecting new and unwrapped toys for the Stuff the Bearcat: Toys for Tots Toy Drive, spreading holiday joy and giving back to children in need. 📆 Sunday, December 7, 2025, 📍Outside the Target Store entrance at Mesa Mall ⏰ 11 a.m. to By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read
Events 10th Annual “She Has a Name” Christmas Craft Fair Shop handmade gifts, baked goods, and holiday décor at the 10th Annual “She Has a Name” Christmas Craft Fair. A portion of proceeds supports a Grand Junction nonprofit helping girls in Kenya build safety, education, and a path out of poverty-based trafficking. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read
Events Montrose Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Montrose launches the holiday season on Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the County Courthouse. Enjoy cocoa, caroling, student performances, and a light show, then follow S 1st Street to Santa’s Cabin as festivities continue into the evening. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read
Events Holiday Maker's Market @ Base Camp Beer Works Join Base Camp Beer Works for Small Business Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. We will have 18 local artists and makers selling unique handcrafted gifts for this holiday season. 505 fix and Street Eats will be on site in case you get hungry. Alongside the market By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read
Community Resources Positive Access to Community Transition (PACT) Weekly Youth Group: Building Independence for Youth with Disabilities Every Thursday PACT Youth Group at Center for Independence empowers youth with disabilities (14–25) to build independent living skills and confidence in Grand Junction. Weekly sessions offer hands-on learning in a fun, supportive community. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read
Events Vision 2076: Imagining Colorado’s future Join Reimagine Colorado, the Colorado Fiscal Institute, and The League of Women Voters of the Uncompahgre Valley on Wednesday, November 19, for a creative community event exploring this question in a fun, creative visioning event. Through hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and small group conversations, you will explore what Colorado By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read
Events Magic Circle Players: Matilda the Musical Get ready for a magical journey with Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical! Follow the story of an extraordinary little girl with a sharp mind, a big imagination, and the courage to change her destiny. By Western Slope Trellis Staff • 1 min read
