A foundation established by Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction has awarded a total of $20,500 in grants to address housing-related needs in Mesa County. The Bray Cares Foundation awarded six grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. The recipients were: American Red Cross for home fire financial assistance. Grand Valley Catholic Outreach for a rental […]
The Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction has earned recognition for its workforce development efforts over the past year. The center received an award for achieving goals as Mesa County retained certification as an ACT Work Ready Community. “With Mesa County hitting our maintaining phase one and maintaining phase two goals shows that this […]
Cappella of Grand Junction, an assisted living and memory care facility, has been purchased by Christian Living Communities (CLC), a Denver-based nonprofit organization specializing in senior care and services. No changes in operations or services at Capella of Grand Junction are planned, said Terry Rogers, president and chief executive officer of CLC. Capella Living Solutions, […]
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers has scheduled its next Grand Junction workshop for Dec. 14. The free workshop is open to members and nonmembers alike and is set for 9 a.m. to noon at the Business Incubator Center at 2591 Legacy Way. For reservations or more information, send an email to Terri Benson at tbenson@gjincubator.org. Jason […]
Applications will be accepted through Nov. 25 for presenters interested in participating in an upcoming TED talk event in Grand Junction. The event is scheduled for March 7 at the Avalon Theater and follows the TED talk format of short talks, demonstrations and performances that foster curiosity, inspiration and learning. The theme will be “2020.” […]
An estimated $400,000 in grants will be awarded in 2020 by a district that distributes federal mineral leasing funds to public entities in Mesa County. That total for spring and fall grant cycles was part of the 2020 budget for the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District approved by the district board of directors. The district […]
Entries will be accepted through Jan. 3 for a competition to select artwork for the 2020 Colorado Mountain Winefest in Palisade. The competition is open to Colorado artists regardless of where they live in the state. Entries should represent the Colorado wine industry. The winning artwork will be selected by the public through online voting. […]
The Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital has scheduled a benefit book and gift fair as well as a poinsettia sale. The book and gift fair is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 in the main lobby of St. Mary’s Medical Center at 2635 N. […]
Wienerschnitzel will serve free meals to active and retired members of the armed forces in celebration of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. The quick-service hot dog chain also had made available for purchase its chili sauce in 15-ounce cans. Wienerschnitzel will serve complimentary meals that include a chili dog, small fries and small Pepsi on […]
A construction contractor headquartered in Grand Junction has received recognition for its work on a school innovation center. FCI Constructors won the general contractor project of the year award from the Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter. Two members of the FCI staff also received awards during the Excellence in Construction Awards presentation in […]