Two-wheel festival is Saturday
A day of two-wheeled fun and education for all ages will happen on Saturday at the Mesa County Fairgrounds.
Featuring bicycles, electric bicycles and motorcycles, the Cycling Safety Fest will offer free riding activities, safety workshops, food, and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Whether you’ve never ridden a bicycle or motorcycle before or you ride one every day, there will be something for everyone, including first-ride experiences, “rodeo” drills and new product demos.
On the motorcycling side, there will be a RIDE Day, with experiences for non-riders and licensed riders alike.
Free activities at the Mesa County Fairgrounds are: BMX rides for ages 2 and up. Bikes and coaching will be provided for use on the BMX track. No experience necessary; a bicycle Rodeo; bicycle helmet giveaways and helmet safety demos; motorcycle Safety Foundation MOTO Intros; motorcycle Safety Foundation skills check — Riders on their own motorcycles can try more challenging drills; motorcycle demos; maintenance tips and more.
Emerson Park landscaping work has started with seeding of grass
The City of Grand Junction has started landscaping work at the new Emerson Skate Park, which marks the final step in the completion of this project.
Several areas within the park were hydroseeded this week and since the seeding process is expected to take two to three months for the grass to germinate and become established, people are asked to avoid walking on the grass and stick to designated pedestrian paths throughout the park.
To help protect the growing turf, an orange safety fencing will be installed along these paths to safeguard the newly seeded areas. In addition to turf establishment, landscaping efforts will include planting small shrubs and native plants in rock beds.
Also, on May 19, construction will take place on the seat cap walls surrounding the park. The curing process is expected to take 24 hours. This work may result in limited access to certain areas of the park while the improvements are underway.
Library fundraiser is May 3
The Mesa County Libraries Foundation is hosting a springtime fundraising event, “Sippin’ for the Stacks: Garden Edition,” from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the library’s Discovery Garden and 970West Studio, at 517 Chipeta Ave. in Grand Junction.
This event will celebrate some unique resources available through Mesa County Libraries. There will be appetizers and desserts, local beverages, live music and various activities, art, and learning opportunities.
Garden experts will share information about crevice gardens, xeriscaping, and composting that guests can use in their home gardens. There will also be art activities, including blackout poetry and making book sculptures from recycled books
Attendees can also contribute to a community collage displayed at the library’s 125th anniversary next year. Tickets are $40 and are available at https://tinyurl.com/58knbp76 or by calling 970-683-2438. This event is only for adults 21 and older.
