Free leg screening clinic scheduled

Valley Surgical, Aesthetics and Vein Care in Grand Junction has scheduled a free leg screening clinic. The clinic is set for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 4. Appointments are required. For an appointment or more information, call 773-1946. Dr. Brad Case, a surgeon who owns Valley Surgical, Aesthetics […]

Event to offer information about college financing

An event for high school students and their families will offer information about college financing options. Unified Financial Aid Night is set for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Meyer Ballroom at the Colorado Mesa University Center in Grand Junction. An optional CMU campus tour is set for 4:30 p.m. that day. A second Unified […]

Robotics competition coming to Grand Valley

The Hi-Fives high school robotics team and Central High School will bring a Lego robotics competition to the Grand Valley. The First Lego League Qualifier is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Central High School and will pit teams from the Grand Valley and Western Slope to present their projects to […]

Consumer Confidence Index retreats

A monthly measure of consumer confidence has retreated, but still reflects expectations the United States economy will continue to grow. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index fell almost five points to 98.6 in October. The decline followed two months of gains that boosted the index to its highest level since 2007. Components […]

Hiring events planned at workforce center

Two hiring events have been scheduled at the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. An event set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 will hire people to work as fund-raising bell ringers during the upcoming holiday season. An event set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 will hire people to […]

West Slope companies earn gold by going green

Alpine Bank has earned additional recognition for its efforts to promote a cleaner environment. Other companies with operations in the Grand Valley also were among those honored in a statewide program. Alpine Bank received the 24-Karat Gold Award. West Star Aviation and Western Metals Recycling maintained their Gold Leader designations. Reynolds Polymer Technology and Hammerhead […]

Applicants sought for artist in residence program

Applications will be accepted through Nov. 11 for openings in an artist in residence program at the 970West Studio operated by Mesa County Libraries in Grand Junction. The program will accept three artists in 2017 who each will serve terms of about 15 weeks. The program is open to Mesa County artists 18 and older. […]

Mesa County Women’s Network to meet

The Mesa County Women’s Network has scheduled its next meeting for Nov. 8. The luncheon meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Road in Grand Junction. Admission is $18 for members with a reservation, and $22 for others. Reservations are due Nov. 2. To register or obtain […]

City to offer sales and use tax course

The City of Grand Junction has scheduled a free course on the basics of sales and use taxes. The hour-long course is set for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov 1 or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Grand Junction City Hall Auditorium at 250 N. Fifth St. Business owners and managers as well […]

Event to celebrate North Avenue renovations

An event is scheduled for Oct. 27 to celebrate the completion of renovations along North Avenue in Grand Junction. The event is set for 5 to  6 p.m. on the northeast corner of North Avenue and 15th Street. Parking will be available in a lot north of the former Far East Restaurant. The event will […]