An upcoming conference in Grand Junction will offer information and assistance to people who care for others. The 11th annual Caregiver’s Toolbox Conference is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. Admission to the conference is $10, which includes all sessions, materials and lunch. In […]
A Palisade winery has scheduled a party and open house to celebrate the release of a private label vintage to benefit a Grand Valley animal shelter. The party is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 15 at Grande River Vineyards, located at 787 N. Elberta near Interstate Highway 70 Exit 42. The event is […]
The works of a Grand Valley photographer are on display at the Family Health West hospital in Fruita as part of the Art for Health competition. Colleen Edwards won the latest competition judged by the Fruita Arts and Culture Board. Her photographs will remain on display in the hospital for the next three months. A […]
A Grand Junction-based communications company has scheduled an open house to celebrate 10 years in business. CommWest will host the event from 4 to 6:30 p.m. June 21 at 302 South Ave. The event will include food and door prizes. CommWest sells and services telephone systems and also offers computer networking, cabling and carrier services. […]
Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County has teamed up with Crossroads Fitness, Alpine Bank and the Grand Junction Rockies to stage a benefit run. The Habitat Home Run 5- and 10-kilometer race is set to start at 8:30 a.m. June 30 on the Riverfront Trail behind the Hoffman County Village. The event is open to […]
A masonry materials outlet in Grand Junction will offer discounts on do-it-yourself kits as part of a Father’s Day promotion. General Shale has scheduled its “Do It Yourself With Dad” event through June 16 at its retail outlet at 711 S. 15th St. The event will include a 15 percent discount on do-it-yourself outdoor living […]
A weekly farmers’ market returns to downtown Grand Junction for a 10th season. The ANB Bank Farmers’ Market is set for 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays June 14 through Sept. 20 along Main Street between Third and Seventh streets. The farmers’ market features produce as well as others wares from a total of more than […]
Five nonprofit organizations in Grand Junction were among the Colorado groups receiving grants from the Union Pacific Foundation. Colorado Discover Ability, Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, Strong Families Safe Kids, the Tree House Center for Trouble Youth and United of Mesa County were among the recipients of a total of $150,000 awarded to […]
SunShine Painting in Grand Junction donated a total of 160 hours of labor to complete interior painting projects for the latest recipients of an annual “Paint it Forward” philanthropic effort. SunShine Painting completed work for the Center for Independence, Tree House, House and Parenting Place as well as in private homes. SunShine Painting has provided […]
A free presentation on caring for aging loved ones is scheduled for 10 a.m. June 16 at the Fruita Community Center. Michele Snider, director of the Oaks, will lead the presentation at the center, located at 324 N. Coulson St. Snider will discuss the various issues families face in caring for seniors, what assisted-living facilities […]