An annual event featuring live music, food and an assortment of activities will soon return to Fruita. The Alpine Bank Fruita Fall Festival is set for Sept. 27 to 29 at Circle Park, Civic Center Park and other venues. The fest is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Sept. 27 with vendor booths, a beer […]
A yoga festival is scheduled for Oct. 4 to 6 to raise money and awareness to prevent suicide. The Grand Valley Yoga Fest will be conducted at Palisade High School and include more than 30 classes offering a variety of types of yoga to participants of all levels. Participants will set their own schedules based […]
The Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital has scheduled a benefit sale of new and gently used purses. The Purseapaloosa event is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Springhill Suites, 236 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Donations of new and gently used purses can be dropped off at any Mesa County Alpine […]
Dr. Philip Sarges has joined Grand Junction Gastroenterology. Sarges brings to his new duties experience in capsule endoscopy, colon cancer screening and fecal transplants as well as treating inflammatory bowel disease. He’s board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Sarges on our team. He’s truly passionate about his work, and […]
Mark Hand has joined the LaCroix & Hand law firm in Grand Junction. Hand’s practice includes criminal law and traffic violations as well as domestic relations. He also practices business, civil, estate and real estate law. “We look forward to the contributions, hard work and knowledge that Mr. Hand will bring to the firm,” said […]
Dr. Denise Burnett has joined HopeWest in Grand Junction as a hospice and palliative medicine physician. Burnett brings to her duties more than 23 years of experience in family medicine, long-term care and hospice care. She’s certified as a hospice medical director. “I’m excited to welcome Dr. Burnett to our organization. Her clinical experience and […]
Cynthia Castaneda was honored as the best-selling agent for August at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Castaneda posted the most closed transactions for the month as well as the most new listings. In addition to her real estate career, Castaneda works as a personal care provider. Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty operates offices at […]
A kindergarten teacher who works at a Fruita elementary school is among the latest finalists for the Colorado Teacher of the Year award. Richard Green is one of seven finalists in the annual awards program conducted by the Colorado Department of Education. “These seven teachers serve as inspiring examples among the thousands of teachers across […]
Paula Marchionda, a fused glass artist who explores in her work the different textures and colors of the medium, will serve as the next Mesa County Libraries 970West artist in residence. Marchionda will present a series of workshops as well as host open studio hours during her residency, which runs through Dec. 2. Workshops for […]
A former member of the Montrose Chamber of Commerce has launched an effort to provide businesses a new resource for networking and promotion after the chamber closed. Laura Williams, chief executive officer of InSync Media, has started the Montrose Virtual Chamber of Commerce. “Creating the virtual chamber is one thing that my company can do […]