A Mesa County Health Department program offers information to help child care providers promote better nutrition and more exercise. The Let’s Go 5-2-1-0 program promotes five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, two hours or less time in front of television or computer screens, an hour or more of physical activity and no sugary […]
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office has been honored for its support of military service members and their families. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented Sheriff Stan Hilkey and the sheriff’s office with a statement of support in recognition of their support for employees who serve in the military. Established in 1972 as […]
Twenty Grand Valley artists are expected to participate in an annual tour in which they’ll open their studios and demonstrate their techniques to the public. The Grand Valley Artists Studio Tour, a free and self-guided event, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3 and 10. Maps of the participating studios are available […]
Waste Management in Grand Junction marked Earth Day with a celebration of its employees and the largest recycling processing operation between Denver and Salt Lake City. “Recycling is easy, good for the environment and good for our local economy, and we encourage residents to make sure they’re recycling every day, not just on Earth Day,” […]
An annual fund-raiser selling collectible mugs filled with beauty products, candy and other gift items is under way. Eide Bailly CPAs & Business Advisors presents Extraordinary Women 2014, a benefit for Hilltop Community Resources programs that assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Collectible mugs featuring the original artwork of Nancee Busse are available […]
Starting May 1, Work Partners in Grand Junction will extend office hours to offer more convenience to patients of the occupational health provider. The clinic will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. “We want to make occupational health care more convenient for everyone,” said Mason Klebold, president of Work […]
Family Health West in Fruita has installed a digital X-ray machine that offers benefits to patients and physicians. “This upgrade to our imaging department is just one of many to be announced in the next few months,” said Mark Francis, president and chief executive officer of Family Health West. “We are dedicated to providing the […]
Edward Jones, Eide Bailly, Federal Express and U.S. Bank are among the businesses with Grand Valley operations that rank among the best workplaces in annual listing compiled by a Denver newspaper. The four companies all appear in the 2014 Top Workplaces in Colorado list published in the Denver Post. Edward Jones, a financial services company, […]
Family Health West has scheduled the 25th edition of an annual benefit event that this year will raise money for a women’s health care center in Fruita. The Red Baron Ball is set for 5:30 p.m. April 26 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. The event will include dinner, silent […]
Alpine Bank and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation have joined in hosting an event offering free document shredding. The event is set for 8 to 11 a.m. April 26 at the Alpine Bank locations at 225 N. Fifth St. and 2424 Patterson Road in Grand Junction. Colorado Document Security will shred all documents on site. […]