The second of two locations of a fast-food franchise known for its frozen custards, steakburgers and shoestring fries is scheduled to open May 2 in Grand Junction. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is located at 2489 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. A restaurant also opened at 739 Horizon Drive. Co-founded in 2002 by Scott Redler […]
The Mesa County School District 51 Foundation will be the latest recipient of a monthly fund-raiser at Kannah Creek Brewing Co. in Grand Junction. The firkin fund-raiser is set for 5 p.m. May 1 at Kannah Creek Brewing at 1960 N. 12th St. Stout firkin, a beer with coffee and chocolate notes, will be served. […]
An annual event showcasing food, wine and spirits has raised $30,000 for a clinic providing health care services in Mesa County. The amount was the most ever for Edesia and brings total contributions to the Marillac Clinic raised over the past seven years to $140,000. Ian Kelley, general manager of the Wine Country Inn, and […]
Members of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association will gather in Grand Junction for an annual convention that will include presentations, a trade show and keynote speech by a security contractor who survived an attack in Benghazi, Libya. The 150th convention of the trade association is set for June 12 to 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has retreated from its highest reading in more than 16 years, but still reflects expectations the economy will continue to grow. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index stood at 120.3 in April, down 4.3 points from what had been the highest reading since December 2000. “Consumers […]
Strive has scheduled its annual Tulips & Juleps Kentucky Derby fund-raiser for 2 to 5 p.m. May 6 at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 641 Strutters Ave. Tickets sell for $35 and are available online at www.strive.webconnex.com/derbyparty. In addition to watching the Kentucky Derby, participants can purchase raffle tickets to bet on races. Proceeds from […]
Registration is under way for an annual event raising awareness and funding for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In Grand Junction, Walk MS is set to start at 9:30 a.m. May 6 at Canyon View Park, 730 24 Road. To register or obtain more information, visit www.walkms.org, call (855) 372-1331 or send an e-mail to […]
The Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade has scheduled an event offering food and music as well as demonstrating the skills of nearly 25 artists. The May Street Fest is set for 5 to 8 p.m. May 6 in downtown Palisade. Michaelangelo’s will serve pizza and the Palisade Migrant Center will serve tamales. Talon Winery will […]
Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center in Grand Junction has scheduled a free clinic. The clinic is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 at the center, 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 1. Participants will receive a screening and exam. Appointments are available on a first-come, first served basis by calling 245-3338. “This is […]
An index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to rise, signaling more growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index rose four-tenths of a percent to 126.7 in March. A separate measure of current economic performance also increased. A measure of past performance held steady. The Leading Economic […]