Subaru dealership donates sciences books to school

Grand Junction Subaru donated hundreds of science books to the Dual Immersion Academy in Grand Junction as part of a national learning initiative. “We understand that kids are our future, and we need to do all we can to invest in their education so they become successful community members,” said Shawn Harrison, general manager of […]

Powderhorn offers promotional pricing on season passes

Season passes are on sale for Powderhorn Mountain Resort east of Grand Junction with promotional rates available through Nov. 13 for families and individuals. Season passes also offer complimentary lift tickets and discounts at partnering ski resorts. “Powderhorn has offered skiing to families in the Grand Valley for the last 50 years. We are going […]

Rehabilitation facility opens in Grand Junction

Welbrook Transitional Rehabilitation has opened in Grand Junction. Welbrook Transitional Rehabilitation offers medical care and therapy services that help patients recover from illness, injury and surgery. The facility, located at 2594 Patterson Road, offers private suites and fine dining as well as an around-the-clock admissions protocol, daily therapy and coordinated transportation. A therapy gym is […]

Downtown bookstore plans event with authors

Crystal Books and Gifts has scheduled presentations and book signings featuring Australia authors Melinda Brown and Michael Riddell. The free event is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20 at the store, located at 439 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Brown is a Ngunnawal woman who’s become an expert in indigenous healing and […]

Speakers sought for presentations at coworking space

Speakers are sought for twice-monthly entrepreneur lunch and learn events at the Factory coworking space in downtown Grand Junction. The events are set for 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Factory, located at 750 Main St. The Factory and Mesa County Libraries hosts the events to […]

Nominations and artwork sought for awards

Nominations will be accepted through 5 p.m. Nov. 14 for annual awards honoring businesses and individuals that support arts and culture. Submissions also are sought for two pieces of artwork that will be presented to the winners. The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture will announce the latest winners of the Champion of the […]

Artober Fest set for Oct. 19

The art and design department at Colorado Mesa University has scheduled a benefit event with a variety of activities. The Artober Fest is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 on Delta Field, which is located just east of the fine arts building on the CMU campus in Grand Junction. The event is […]

Partnership offers child care referrals

The Mesa County Partnership for Children and Families now serves as a resource of referrals to licensed child care providers in the area. Providers who want to update rates or vacancies and parents looking for child care should call 244-3838. Information also is available to those interested in becoming licensed providers. “The Partnership for Children […]

Chef sharing Brazilian cuisine at CMU

Plinio Viana will share his experience with Brazilian cuisine and cooking techniques at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction as part of the Sodexo Global Chef Program. The program enables Sodexo chefs worldwide to travel to different countries for month-long residency programs to share their talents with local culinary staff as well as students and […]

CMU instructor serving as studio artist in residence

Melody Brooke Safken, an instructor and illustrator at Colorado Mesa University, serves as the latest artist in residence at the Mesa County Libraries 970 West Studio in Grand Junction. Safken will serve through Dec. 4 and hosts open studio hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 29 at the studio, located at Fifth […]