Registration remains open through Feb. 29 for a workshop that will offer Colorado farmers and ranchers information about agritourism opportunities for their operations. The workshop is set for March 3 at the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Colorado Springs. The event will include sessions on available resources, liability, marketing and price development […]
While it’s yet to be determined whether or not the Colorado National Monument should become a national park, it’s difficult to argue the monument doesn’t merit serious consideration of that possibility. Whether it’s a first or 50th trip over Rimrock Drive, the scenic excursion never fails to evoke a sense of wonderment at the deep […]
Artspace & Open Studios will present Milestones, a fine art show and sale set for Feb. 23 at Two Rivers Winery, 2087 Broadway in Grand Junction. The show will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A reception is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The […]
Kannah Creek Brewing Co. in Grand Junction has unveiled a new logo and a new look for locally brewed beers that soon will be sold elsewhere in Colorado. “With our plans to begin distributing Kannah Creek beer statewide, we thought it was a great time to redesign our logo to be more aesthetically pleasing,” said […]
Alida’s Fruits will offer samples and sell its jams and salsas as well as dried fruits dipped in chocolate in Sam’s Club locations as part of a trial to determine whether the retailer will carry the products on a permanent basis. Alida’s Fruits will participate in what’s called showcase events in Sam’s Club locations in […]
Glenn Smith, chef in residence at the Cooking School of Aspen, will demonstrate his skills at an upcoming benefit event in Palisade featuring fine foods, wines and spirits. Smith will serve as the celebrity chef at Edesia, set for March 18 at the Wine Country Inn. “Chef Glenn’s versatility and personality promise an informed good […]
Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 29 for an annual award recognizing the philanthropic contributions of a Mesa County business. The Human Services Council of Mesa County will announce its business of the year as part of its White Ribbon Leadership Breakfast set for March 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Grand Junction. […]
ANB Bank will participate in a national program to promote good savings habits. ANB Bank hopes to open 100 savings accounts as part of America Saves Week, scheduled for Feb. 19 to 26. The program was launched in 2001 to use a social marketing approach to encourage savings. ANB Bank encourages young children to save […]
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 29 from sculptors interested in temporarily displaying their works through the Art on the Corner program in downtown Grand Junction. Applications are available at www.downtowngj.org/aotc.cfm. To request an application by mail or receive more information, call 256-4132.
The IHOP restaurant in Grand Junction will join in a national effort to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 28, National Pancake Day, the restaurant will offer customers a free short of buttermilk pancakes and invite them to make a donation. The IHOP chain of restaurants expects […]