Nominations sought for young professional award

Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 18 for the Young Professionals Network of Mesa County young professional of the year award. The winner will be announced during the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce  banquet set for Jan. 29. To nominate someone or obtain  information, visit www.ypnmc or www.123contactform.com/form-641095/Nomination.

Entrepreneurial students selling holiday wares

For a second year, sixth grade students at East Middle School in Grand Junction will sell custom-designed mugs, baked goods and other holiday wares as part of their instruction on entrepreneurism. The event is set for 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 2:50 to 5 p.m. Dec. 10 at the school, located at  830 Gunnison Ave. […]

Culinary arts students win team competition

Five culinary students at Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction won the American Culinary Federation Colorado student team competition. The WCCC team features Vaughn Fetterley, Kevin Klepzig and George McLennan of Grand Junction as well as Sandra Veitch of California and Arti Lousiana from the Fiji Islands. The team will move on to the […]

Local author to appear at downtown bookstore

A series of presentations featuring local authors will continue at Crystal Books and Gifts with an event set for Dec. 11 at the store, located at 439 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Starting at 5:30 p.m., Jan Weeks will read from her new book titled “A Christmas Tale and Other Stories.” The Grand Valley […]

Peterson Plumbing joins in holiday food drive

Peterson Plumbing in Grand Junction is collecting food through Dec. 21 for a holiday drive for Hope of the Grand Valley. For every donation of a nonperishable food item, Peterson Plumbing will offer a $2 coupon towards services up to a total of $40. Participants can donate directly to a service technician for an immediate […]

Subaru dealer shares the love with animal shelter

Grand Junction Subaru has once again selected the Roice-Hurst Humane Society as the beneficiary of its Share the Love charity event. For every new Subaru sold or leased at Grand Junction Subaru through Jan. 2, Subaru will donate $250 to the Grand Valley animal shelter and adoption center. “Roice-Hurst is a strong partner of Grand […]

Volunteers sought to deliver Christmas Eve meals

Hilltop Community Resources and Comfort Keepers in Grand Junction both plan to serve Christmas Eve dinners to homebound seniors. Hilltop expects to serve free dinners to 300 seniors who are clients of the Gray Gourmet, a program operated by St. Mary’s Hospital that delivers meals and companionship to seniors. The Commons of Hilltop will prepare […]

Surgical team completes training

The surgical team at Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center in Grand Junction completed a mobile foot and reconstructive course, focusing on advancements in surgical implants and internal hardware. “It’s important that we consistently sharpen our skills through medical education courses and technical skills labs. The ever changing landscape of medicine and fast-paced improvement of […]

Nominations sought for chamber awards

Applications will be accepted through Jan. 4 for annual awards bestowed by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber presents business of the year awards to companies with fewer than 25 employees and those with 25 or more employees. The chamber also honors a citizen of the year. Winners are selected in part […]

Animal hospital equipped to offer advanced procedures

Tiara Rado Animal Hospital has equipped its Grand Junction facility to offer a range of advanced  diagnostic, surgical and treatment procedures. The combined technology and expertise provides advanced procedures without the time and expense of long trips and followup visits to veterinary facilities elsewhere. An on-site laboratory offers test results during an appointment, which can […]