Christy Hovland, creative director and owner of Hovland Marketing in Fruita, received an alumni award from Colorado State University for her efforts to redesign branding for a meadery and winery. Hovland received a Cammy Grande award at the alumni media festival on the CSU campus in Fort Collins. The award is named after the CSU […]
Wes Sheader, a chiropractor with New Life Chiropractic in Grand Junction, will lead a free workshop on stretching. The hour-long workshop is set for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in the lower-level conference room at Community Hospital, 2021 N. 12th St. in Grand Junction. Sheader, also a member of the Foundation for Wellness Professionals, will discuss […]
Herberger’s will operate a “Pink Shop” through October and donate a portion of sales to breast cancer research. The shop will offer a selection of more than 20 items for women, men and children, including merchandise exclusive to Herberger’s as well as items from top vendors. “During October, our goal is to raise $150,000 and […]
Crystal Books & Gifts recently celebrated its 23rd year in business in downtown Grand Junction. The store, operated by Cheryl Lucas at 439 Main St., offers an eclectic range of merchandise that includes books, gifts, greeting cards, jewelry, music, statuary and telescopes. The store is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday […]
The Barnes & Noble outlet in Grand Junction will join in a new awards program honoring teachers. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can nominate their teachers for the contest by writing essays, poems or thank-you letters that reflect how their teachers have influenced their lives and why they appreciate and admire their teachers. In […]
A sports medicine and orthopaedic practice in Grand Junction continues to offer weekly sports injury clinics for high school athletes. Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates (RMOA) conducts the clinics on Mondays throughout the school year. Athletes suffering from sports-related injuries should arrive at the RMOA office at 627 25 1/2 Road between 5 and 5:30 p.m. […]
Office Furniture & Design Centers will sponsor a dance that will serve as a fund-raiser for Family Health West in Fruita. The Dirt Dance is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Fruita Civic Center Park. The event will feature the bluegrass music of Stray Grass, food and activities for children. Admission […]
A new sports apparel and merchandise store has opened in the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. Fanzz Sports Apparel is located in the Target wing of the mall next to Radio Shack. The new store caters to Colorado sports fans with jerseys, hats and other merchandise associated with the Colorado Avalanche and Rockies as well […]
The staff of the Grand Junction Clarion Inn received an award for its community service. The staff earned the Community Hero Award as part of the Awards for Property Excellence (APEX) program conducted by Choice Hotels International, franchisor of the Clarion brand. Now in its third year, the APEX program has recognized a total of […]
It’s football season, so it’s inevitable that pigskin metaphors are going to creep into politics and policy. The big news: Congress has punted on taxes. Specifically, Democratic congressional leaders left town before voting on what to do about 2001 and 2003 tax relief measures that expire at the end of this year. If nothing is […]