Family Health West names procedure center manager

Frank Smith has joined Family Health West in Fruita as the new operations manager of the Kokopelli Outpatient Procedure Center.  “We are thrilled to have Frank as part of our team,” said Mark Francis, president and chief executive officer of Family Health West. “Frank not only possesses exceptional leadership skills, but a wealth of experience […]

Incubator director appointed to board

The executive director of the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction has been appointed to a state small business council. Jon Maraschin was among eight members appointed to the Small Business Council whose four-year terms will expire in 2016. The terms for five other members of the council will expire in 2015. Colorado Gov. John […]

Downtown store plans book signing events

A series of book signing events featuring local authors is scheduled to continue from 5 to 8 p.m. July 12 at Crystal Books and Gifts, 439 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The upcoming session will feature Jan Weeks, author of “Season of Evil, Season of Dreams” and “The Secret Spring Hollow.” For more information […]

Palisade winery plans benefit concert

An upcoming concert at Grande River Vineyards in Palisade will serve as a fund-raiser for Child & Migrant Services. The July 14 concert will feature Quemando, a 12-piece salsa band from Boulder. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m., the concert is scheduled to start at 7:30. La Puerta Dance Studio will offer a free salsa […]

Pediatric practice to open second location

Western Colorado Pediatrics plans to open a second location in mid-August with a new clinic in Fruita. The Fruita clinic, located at 455 Kokopelli Blvd., will offer health care services to children and teen-agers at a more convenient location for young patients in Fruita and the west end of the Grand Valley. Physicians and staff […]

Retirement community schedules free events

A Grand Junction retirement community plans a series of free activities for seniors. Upcoming events at Mesa View, 601 Horizon Place, include an armchair trip to Transylvania with refreshments starting at 11 a.m. July 13, a flute and art show with refreshments starting at 2 p.m. July 14 and a lemonade and ice cream social starting […]

Chiropractic practice plans free presentations

New Life Chiropractic in Grand Junction plans a series of free presentations for July. A rehabilitation exercise workshop is set for 6:30 p.m. July 17 at New Life Chiropractic, 2532 Patterson Road, No. 15. The workshop will offer information about back, core, neck and shoulder strengthening and stretching exercises as well as exercises to improve […]

Real estate investment group plans presentations

A group for real estate investors will host presentations on the eviction process and insurance issues as part of its upcoming monthly meeting. The Real Estate Investors Network of Western Colorado has scheduled the meeting for 6 p.m. July 18 at the Grand Junction Masonic Center, 2400 Consistory Court. Admission is $10. First-time guests attend […]

Suit drive under way

The Men’s Wearhouse in Grand Junction has joined in a national effort to provide business attire to disadvantaged workers looking for work. The Center for Independence in Grand Junction, an agency that helps people with disabilities to live independently, will distribute gently used clothing and accessories collected during the fifth annual National Suite Drive. “We […]