Radio station seeks volunteers

KWSI-LP, an FM radio station operated and managed by volunteers in the Grand Valley, is looking for additional volunteers. Volunteers with experience in radio, nonprofit boards, underwriting and community leaders are needed. Training is available. For more information, send an email to info@kwsi.org.

Applications sought for Daniels Fund scholarships

Applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. Nov. 29 for the latest round of college scholarships offered through the Daniels Fund. The program offers comprehensive, four-year college scholarships that provide financial and personal support focused on helping Daniels Scholars succeed in college and life. Scholarships can be used at any accredited nonprofit college or university […]

United Way eligibility reviews due Oct. 31

Organizations applying for funds from United Way of Mesa County have until Oct. 31 to complete eligibility reviews. Eligible organizations will have access to funding applications beginning Nov. 3. A diverse group of local volunteers will review applications and financial information, visit program sites and make funding recommendations to the United Way of Mesa County […]

Tickets on sale for Partners benefit

Tickets are on sale for a benefit event in Grand Junction featuring law professor and author Shon Hopwood. Mesa County Partners has scheduled its Thanks For Giving Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the ballroom at the Colorado Mesa University Center. The dinner will feature Hopwood, an associate professor of law at the Georgetown […]

Factory observes Breast Cancer Awareness

The Factory coworking space in Grand Junction will observe Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating to an organization that focuses on breast cancer research. Through October, half the proceeds from daily drop-in passes will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The organization focuses on research, community health and public policy initiatives. “All […]

Chamber awarded for Economic Development Week efforts

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has once again earned recognition for its efforts to promote economic development. The International Economic Development Council presented the chamber a bronze award for excellence in economic development for its efforts during Economic Development Week. The chamber produced a video titled “Celebrating Colorado’s Grand Valley” to inform the […]

Writing, editing and training business relocates to Grand Junction

A proposal, grant and resume writing and training firm has relocated to Grand Junction. The Write Source has moved from Southern Arizona back to Colorado to continue serving businesses, nonprofit organizations and associations while expanding domestic and international operations, said Janet Arrowood, founder and managing director. “Our particular areas of emphasis are writing and editing […]

Mind Springs Health awarded for depression treatment

Dr. Jules Rosen and Michelle Hoy accepted an award on behalf of Mind Springs Health recognizing a depression treatment initiative they helped develop. Rosen, chief medical officer, and Hoy, executive vice president, accepted the Gold Light Bulb Award presented by the Colorado Behavioral Health Council at its annual conference in Breckenridge. Roy, Hoy and David […]