Family Health West has scheduled the second of two free seminars on a debilitating back condition for 8 to 10 a.m. July 14 at the Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St. Dr. Larry Tice will discuss lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the canal that contains the spinal cord that results in pain, weakness […]
A summer beverage promotion will continue through July 28 at McAlister’s Deli with a contest, tea tumbler and free sweet tea. The promotion will include a competition to select 10 cities as Tea Town USA. Participants can vote online at the Web site at www.teatownusa.com. Participants also can earn points for their town by checking […]
Tickets are available for a benefit lunch for Mesa Developmental Services at the Texas Roadhouse in Grand Junction. The lunch is set for noon July 15 at the restaurant, 2870 North Ave. The lunch will include pulled pork sandwiches, caesar salad and soda or tea. Bob Clarke will provide live acoustic music. For those who […]
Maurices has scheduled a grand re-opening celebration starting July 16 at its renovated location in the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. “The store looks fantastic and our team can’t wait to share the new look with customers,” said Manager Tina Jones. “We have created a trendy, yet sophisticated, atmosphere that’s a bit more feminine.” The […]
Grande River Vineyards in Palisade has scheduled a benefit concert to help raise money for the Roice-Hurst Humane Society. The concert, part of the “Hear it Through the Grapevine” summer series, is set for 7:30 p.m. July 16 at the winery, located just off Interstate Highway 70 exit 42. Gates are scheduled to open at […]
Alpine Bank was among three businesses and a university in Colorado recently recognized for consistently purchasing carbon offsets. Alpine Bank, Go Alpine, KeyBank and the University of Colorado at Boulder were recognized at a recent reception in Denver hosted by the Colorado Carbon Fund. The CCF helps businesses, event planners and individuals measure, reduce and […]
James and Kiele Wilson, owners of Empower Fitness in Grand Junction, are among four finalists for an award. The Wilsons were among four finalists for the Alwyn and Rachel Cosgrove Results Fitness Business of the Year Award. The Cosgroves’ gym in California has ranked among the top 10 gyms nationwide for the last three years […]
Alida’s Fruits has relocated its downtown Grand Junction outlet to 419 Main St. Bob Helmer, owner of Alida’s Fruits, said the new location offers a larger space to accommodate an expanding line of fruits and other products from Colorado as well as souvenirs. The new store also features a visitor information center. “We’re a rather […]
Chevron has donated $16,500 to support a Western Colorado Conservation Corps college scholarship program. “This donation will enable eight corps members to obtain higher education,” said Trevor Wickersham, director of the WCCC. “Without these funds, educational opportunities for our corps members would be very difficult.” Cary Baird, a community engagement representative with Chevron, said, “Chevron […]
American National Bank has once again earned the highest rating possible from a national bank rating firm. American National Bank earned the Blue Ribbon Bank designation from Veribanc for the first quarter of 2011. “We are happy to be recognized again by outside financial analysts, especially in these challenging economic times,” said Vance Wagner, regional […]