Donations will be accepted through Dec. 20 for a Toys for Tickets drive under way at Major Mortgage in Grand Junction. Donations of new and unwrapped toys may be dropped off between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at Major Mortgage, 2474 Patterson Road, No. 200. Donations will go to the Mesa County branch of […]
Collections for a pet supplies drive will be accepted through Dec. 18 at Big O Tires stores in Grand Junction. Donations of dog and cat food, kitty litter, harnesses and pet toys will be delivered to the Roice-Hurst Humane Society animal shelter in Grand Junction. People who donate items will receive entries into a drawing […]
Participating McDonald’s Restaurants in Colorado will once again give away coffee during a portion of the holiday season. McDonald’s will offer free small McCafe coffees through Dec. 8 to customers using the drive-throughs or ordering inside. No other purchases are required to receive the coffee.
Colorado Heart Healthy Solutions in Grand Junction offers free cardiovascular screenings to people over age 18. The screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, body mass index and the risk of heart attack or stroke. A program of Hilltop Community Services, Colorado Heart Healthy Solutions is located at 602 Bookcliff Ave. To schedule a […]
The Back to Health Wellness Center in Grand Junction will offer free examinations, consultations and treatments to new patients during a patient appreciation day event set for Dec. 5. Participants are asked to bring a $5 cash donation for the Latimer House program offering services to victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Patients also are […]
The Montrose-Black Canyon National Park KOA Campground has earned recognition for customer service and quality. The campground received the President’s and Founder’s Awards at the Kampgrounds of America convention in Austin, Texas. The awards are presented to campgrounds that earn the highest scores in customer service and annual quality reviews. “Everything we do at KOA […]
Two online guides put together by the Colorado Department of Agriculture offer assistance in connecting producers and holiday shoppers. The Colorado Food and Agriculture Gift Guide lists companies that sell everything from fresh produce to gourmet gift baskets. The Colorado Christmas Tree List identifies locations at which consumers can find Christmas trees, including u-cut operations […]
A benefit book sale is scheduled to continue through Dec. 14 at the Mesa County Libraries. In addition, a meet and greet event with local and regional authors is set for Dec. 8. The sale will run during regular hours at the central library located at the intersection of Fifth Street and Grand Avenue in […]
What’s billed as the Simon Santa Photo Experience is scheduled to continue through Dec. 24 at Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. “One of the great traditions of holiday shopping at Mesa Mall is the annual family visit to the Simon Santa Photo Experience,” said Chelsi Reimer, director of marketing and business development at the mall. […]
A small business advocacy group has once again issued its annual warning about holiday office parties and offers tips to avoid problems with intoxication and harassment. The Small Business Legal Center of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) advises employers to exercise care in serving alcohol at parties: Make sure the party is voluntary. […]