Ann Wright

1 week ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

Homecoming + Farewell: Mesa OutLoud! Reunion Concert will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Robinson Theatre in Colorado Mesa University’s Moss Performing Arts Center, 1221 N. 12th St. It will feature both CMU students and alumni as director Jeremy Franklin’s prepares to move on to new opportunities and the vocal ensemble Mesa OutLoud! goes on hiatus.

1 week ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

She whipped around to see her friend on the opposite end of the tennis court ducking and dodging the high bounce of baseball that had hit the court about a foot away from her. They had been playing a doubles match, members of a USTA league team getting some practice on two of Canyon View Park’s four north courts on a beautiful April 7 evening. The team even considered themselves fortunate to get courts 14 and 15 that Monday. “Those were the only courts available in town,” Thornton said.

1 week ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

If the other guys are getting snacks — buckets full of edible inducement to get Sr. Loin, Kenny and J’Quan into their halters and loaded up for an event — then Redbull is craning his neck wanting the other calves’ food. He wants it even when he already has his halter on, is all ready to go and had his own treats. “He’s a foodie,” said Sydney Fonte, a sophomore at Colorado Mesa University and vice president of the Rowdy Wranglers. Until Thursday, Redbull had to share snacks and treats.

2 weeks ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

Event planned for ‘Changemakers’ authorA talk and book signing are set to feature the Colorado author of “Changemakers Wanted: Your Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Ethical Change.”Meet author Danaya Wilson at this event from 2–4 p.m. today, April 26, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road. Wilson is the co-founder and chief executive officer of BetterCertify, which is based on the Front Range.

3 weeks ago | gjsentinel.com | Ann Wright

The scent of new carpet is about to give way to the aroma of dinner cooking or of clean laundry tumbling out of a dryer. The scents and sounds of home are about to become a reality at Mother Teresa Place. In the coming days, residents will move into the downtown apartment building, leaving chronic homelessness behind and opening the door to a place they can call their own. The front exterior of the Mother Teresa Place is seen on April 11.