Jazmin McFarland has been promoted to transaction coordinator at Advanced Title Co. in Grand Junction. Kaitlin Snover has joined the company as an administrative assistant. McFarland works with KaSandra McPherson, a senior closing officer, to assist with communications and ensure requirements are met before closing and the closing experience is a good one for clients. […]
CrossFit Singletrack, Fit4Mom, Fit 4:13, Fruita Community Center, Fruita Health Club and Fruita Yoga have joined to offer a free fitness event in Fruita. The event is set for 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. July 15 at Circle Park. The event is set to begin with a low-impact warmup class by Joan Harrison from the Fruita […]
Mesa County Libraries has scheduled free presentations on the history of mining in Western Colorado and the effects of horses and European trade goods on Ute Indians. The presentation on mining is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. July 18 at the Palisade branch at 119 W. Third St. A talk and slide show on the effects […]
The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association has posted displays at City Market, King Soopers and Sprouts Farmers Market stores throughout the state to offer information to shoppers about when fresh produce is available. The produce calendars show the seasons of typical availability for a total of 44 fruits and vegetables grown in Colorado. “We […]
Ian Doescher, author of a series of books retelling “Star Wars” stories in the style of William Shakespeare, is among the featured speakers at an upcoming event in Grand Junction. Doescher will speak and sign his books during the Mesa County Libraries Comic Con, a free event set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. […]
An annual school supplies drive is under way at Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. Donations may be dropped off during mall hours through Aug. 7 at the white activity bus parked in the middle of Mesa Mall, located at 2424 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. Supplies donated through the Stuff the Bus drive will be […]
The Mesa Land Trust has scheduled its Dine in the Vines benefit event for 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at Colterris Winery, located at 3548 E 1/2 Road in Palisade. Each of four dinner courses will be prepared by Josh Niernberg, owner and chef of Bin 707 in Grand Junction. The food will be […]
Registration is under way for a free presentation offering information about agricultural water rights and irrigation efficiency. The Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Ag Water NetWORK has scheduled the webinar for noon July 26. The webinar will cover basic aspects of ag water rights as well as how irrigation methods affect the historic consumptive use of a […]
Registration is under way for two popular competitions at the Colorado State Fair that put professional and hobby brewers to the test in crafting beers and ales. The craft beer competition is open to any licensed brewery that meets state and federal regulations. The entry fee is $35 with a cap at 350 entries. Registration […]
The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens in Grand Junction offers visitors with mobility problems an easier way to get around. Two adult-sized tricycles are available for use at the gardens, located at 641 Struthers Ave. south of downtown. Visitors with temporary or permanent mobility problems can use the tricycles at no cost to tour the gardens. […]