At the “Shoot Like a Girl” event, with the help of certified female instructors, women are trained how to use firearms with a rifle and pistol simulation system and an archery range.
Highland Games celebrate the rich Celtic culture by preserving history in teaching the future and allowing individuals to connect with their roots like Sharon Taylor from Scotland.
Funds collected will go directly to the Mesa County Partners, which provides the youth with mentoring, community service programs, and the Western Colorado Conservation Corps.
The Grand Junction Historic Preservation board partakes in the celebration each year by recognizing a property or project that aims to preserve the community’s cultural history.