Women in construction schedule gymkhana

The Western Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has scheduled its annual gymkhana for Sept. 18. Registration for the event is set to begin at 8 a.m. Events will follow at 9 at the sheriff’s posse grounds at 25 and F 1/2 roads in Grand Junction. The gymkhana will feature […]

Young professionals plan duck race fund-raiser

The Grand Valley Young Professionals will host a benefit duck race to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Sept. 25 after the Fruita Fall Festival parade. The Fruita Fire Department will flood Aspen Avenue outside the Fruita Chamber of Commerce and the ducks will be released. Participants who […]

Four businesses win prizes in phone directory drawing

Four businesses won awards from the Grand Valley Phone Directory in a drawing conducted at the Palisade Peach Festival. GOAL Academy won a night’s lodging at the Eagles Nest Lodge on Grand Mesa. The Edge won a quarter column advertisement in the directory, while Suncrest Orchard Alpaca & Fiber Mill won a 2-inch column ad […]

Goodwill promotion continues at Herberger’s

A twice-yearly promotion exchanging donations for discounts continues through Sept. 29 at Herberger’s. Customers who donate clean, gently used clothing and home textiles to Goodwill Industries receive discount coupons good for the purchase of new merchandise at Herberger’s. The coupons are good for 20 percent off apparel, jewelry, shoes and accessories; 15 percent off cosmetics, […]

Colorado Winefest featured in magazine

The Colorado Mountain Winefest is among five fall wine festivals featured in the September issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine. The 2010 Colorado Mountain Winefest is set for Sept. 16 to 19 in venues across the Grand Valley. The Festival in the Park, the main attraction of the event, is scheduled for Sept. 18 […]

Grand Junction franchise to participate in national weather channel ad campaign

Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling in Grand Junction will join in a national advertising campaign on the Weather Channel. Ads will tout the “call Paul” campaign to promote the company’s emergency cleanup, restoration and repair services. Paul Davis operates 250 franchise offices across the United States providing fire, water and mold damage restoration and reconstruction […]

Public relations group seeks applications for annual nonprofit assistance program

Applications will be accepted through Sept. 24 for free assistance from a group of public information and public relations professionals. Each year the Mesa County Communications Officers’ Association (MCCOA) provides assistance to a local nonprofit group and serves as that group’s public relations team. The MCCOA is looking for a nonprofit group that would benefit […]