The Colorado Optometric Association offers information about how people can protect their eyesight during the total solar eclipse Aug. 21. The association warned that it’s never safe to look directly at the sun, even during an eclipse. Observers must wear approved eye wear that includes a layer of chromium or aluminum that offers protection from […]
Entries are due no later than Aug. 17 for a benefit Dachshund race planned as part of a Grand Junction Rockies baseball game. The Wienerschnitzel Wiener Dog Races are scheduled for between innings of the Aug. 19 game between the Rockies and Idaho Falls Chuckars at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction. The game is set […]
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 […]
A series of free presentations featuring local authors is scheduled to continue at Crystal Books and Gifts with sessions set for 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 and 17 at the store, located at 439 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The “Off the Shelf” presentation set for Aug. 10 will feature Sherry Ficklin and […]
A program offering free movie tickets has expanded to include not only those dining in downtown Grand Junction, but also shopping there. People who dine or shop any time on Tuesdays can bring their receipts to the box office at the Avalon Theater located at 645 Main St. to receive free tickets to the movies […]
Jon Nash, Melanie Heiden and Cyntia Castaneda were honored as the top-performing agents during the second quarter at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realy in Grand Junction. Nash posted the highest dollar volume in sales, while Heiden placed sceond and Castaneda came in third during the three-month period. Heiden, Chris Pinson and Kathy Tomkins were honored as […]
Eight brokers at Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction have completed the Ninja Selling Installation training program. Peggy Cutter, Darryl Dixon, Katherine Gordon, Barb Hecht, Dani Hecht, Bonnie Heinsma, Michelle Ritter and Valerie Nicholson completed the program, considered one of the most comprehensive in the industry. “I’m excited and proud to have these top brokers […]
H. Merritt Kinsey of Grand Junction has been appointed to the Colordo Financial Services Board. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed Kinsey to a four-year term as an unaffiliated representing with expertise in finance. Kinsey serves as chairman of the board of WSI Global. The Grand Junction-based operation designs and manufactures equipment machines that make folding […]
Don McClaskey, Robert Saunders and Janie VanWinkle have been elected to the board of directors of Grand Valley Power. The three will be sworn in at a board meeting scheduled for Aug. 16. They will serve three-year terms and join six other directors on the board. Based in Grand Junction, Grand Valley Power is a […]
An upcoming event in Grand Junction will offer information about an apprenticeship program in the manufacturing industry. The free event is set for 3 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 1/2 Road. No reservations are required. Call 248-0871 for more information. “This apprenticeship program is an amazing opportunity […]