Members of the Grand Junction Area Realtors Association collected nearly $11,000 in 72 hours during a fund-raising event dubbed a turkey blitz to purchase turkeys for the Salvation Army. “We have such a strong, community minded membership, and I couldn’t be more proud of their efforts,” said Lynn Gillespie, a real estate agent with RE/MAX […]
Grand Junction Diagnostics & Mammography now offers three-dimensional mammography. Newly installed equipment offers more precise digital images of breast tissues, reducing the need for additional screenings and other diagnostic procedures. A division of Primary Care Partners, Grand Junction Diagnostics & Mammography operates offices in the Fairmount Health Park located at 3150 N. 12th St. To […]
An annual holiday celebration returns to Fruita with the Hometown Christmas and parade of lights scheduled for Dec. 13. The day-long event will begin with a holiday craft fair set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fruita Community Center gymnasium. Santa will be available for photos from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Cavalcade. […]
Tiara Rado Animal Hospital in Grand Junction collected pet food and cash for the Community Food Bank. The veterinary hospital collected more than 600 pounds of dry pet food, 116 cans of pet food, 17 boxes of treats and nearly $300 in cash during its pet food drive. Community Food Bank provides a three-day supply […]
Mesa County Libraries and Grand Valley Catholic Outreach have teamed up to help needy families during holiday season. Giving Trees decorated with gift requests from underprivileged Mesa County residents of all ages have been set up at the central library in Grand Junction as well as branch libraries in Clifton, DeBeque, Fruita and Palisade. To […]
Bill Walters and the La Puerta Dance Studio in Grand Junction have scheduled a Teddy Bear Ball to benefit the Salvation Army. The event is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5 at the La Puerta ballroom, located at 523 1/2 Main St. Admission is a donation of a new, unwrapped toy or cash. […]
Donations will be accepted through Dec. 19 for an annual holiday toy drive conducted by Major Mortgage in Grand Junction. The drive has been called Toys for Tech because donors will be entered into a drawing for electronics, including an Xbox 360, iPad Mini and 32-inch television. New and unwrapped toys can be dropped off […]
Grand Junction Subaru has selected the Roice-Hurst Humane Society as the beneficiary of its latest Share the Love charity event. For every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased at Grand Junction Subaru through Jan. 2, Subaru will donate $250 to the Grand Valley animal shelter. “We are so pleased to be part of this great […]
A Grand Junction staffing service has planned an initiative to not only help people find work during the holidays, but also help needy families serve holiday meals. Express Employment Professionals has scheduled a Pay it Forward Hiring Drive for Dec. 8 to 19 to provide job seekers an opportunity to earn a week’s worth of […]
Local insurance brokers and Connect for Health Colorado have scheduled a free health insurance enrollment event for Grand Junction to help people review their options. The event is set for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Mesa County Libraries central branch at 443 N. Sixth St. No appointments are needed. “With one […]