Listings will be accepted through Feb. 15 for the latest issue of a statewide farm and ranch directory that includes agritourism activities, roadside stands and u-pick operations. The Colorado Department of Agriculture plans to distribute more than 100,000 copies of the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory and also post the directory online. “The Farm Fresh Directory […]
Between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 27, the coffee house at 413 Monument Road will serve French toast with whipped cream, fruit and condiments. Participants can purchase one piece of French toast for a minimum donation of $3.50 and two pieces for a minimum donation of $5. Participants also may enter their photographs of […]
Bicycle Outfitters in Grand Junction has donated a refurbished bicycle to a resident of the Catholic Outreach transition housing program. The donation enables the man to bicycle to work rather than walk. With 19 years as a bicycle retailer in Grand Junction, Bicycle Outfitters is one of the oldest bike shops in Western Colorado. Bicycle […]
A Taste of Heaven Catering in Grand Junction will celebrate its first year in business with an open house and benefit memorabilia sale. The event is set for Jan. 25 at 2817 North Ave. An open house and memorabilia sale will start at 4 p.m. A free dance is planned for 8 to 11 p.m. […]
Nominations are now being accepted for the annual business of the year award bestowed by the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce. Nomination forms should be returned prior to Feb. 11 to the chamber offices at 432 E. Aspen Ave., faxed to 858-3121 or sent by e-mail to shauna@fruitachamber.org. The award, which recognizes businesses that contribute […]
Home Loan Insurance and Home Loan State Bank in Grand Junction presented year-end donations totaling more than $115,000 to nonprofit organizations in Western Colorado. “Home Loan has a long-standing tradition of giving back to our community. We are proud to end the year by supporting those groups that assist the needy, educate and enhance the […]
U-Haul Co. of Northern Colorado has expanded its network of self-storage locations with the purchase of a facility in Grand Junction. The facility, located at 3113 E 1/2 Road, includes 13 single-story self-storage buildings offering a total of 331 storage rooms and 44,000 square feet of storage space. U-Haul Moving and Storage on North Avenue […]
A Western Colorado business offering in-home care services to seniors and others is part of a franchise that’s fared well in a national magazine ranking. Comfort Keepers placed first in the senior care category and 59th overall in the Franchise 500 rankings for 2013 published in Entrepreneur Magazine. Benjamin and Ora Lee, owners of Comfort […]
Advance tickets are now available for an annual event that not only showcases the local food service industry, but also raises money for United Way of Mesa County. The Home Loan Taste of the Valley is set for 4 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in downtown Grand […]
Dear Editor: As expected, there are those who are critical of Congressman Scott Tipton’s vote against the Senate bill (actually it is more accurate to call it a “deal”) that some claimed would avert the so-called fiscal cliff. Those same critics would have us believe that Tipton actually wants to see a recession and a […]