Friends of St. Mary’s plan Purseapaloosa event

The Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital has scheduled a benefit sale of new and gently used purses. The Purseapaloosa event is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Springhill Suites,  236 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Donations of new and gently used purses can be dropped off at any Mesa County Alpine […]

Arc Thrift Stores to open Grand Junction location

An organization that operates 30 thrift stores in Colorado as part of efforts to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has announced plans to open a location in Grand Junction. Arc Thrift Stores plans to open the store in the spring in the East Gate Shopping Center at North Avenue and 28 1/4 Road. […]

Prices lowered for benefit golf tournament

The prices have been lowered for a benefit golf tournament to raise money for scholarships to students enrolled in engineering degree programs offered by Colorado Mesa University and the University of Colorado. The Rotary Club of Grand Junction and Grand Valley CU Buffs have scheduled the tournament for Sept. 14. The four-person scramble tournament is […]

Defense contractor receives veterans employer award

A Grand Junction-based defense contractor has received recognition for its efforts to employ veterans. Capco received the Employers of Veterans Award from the American Legion, Department of Colorado. “We are passionate about serving and supporting the men and women of our armed forces, and that commitment extends to furthering veterans’ careers once they have transitioned […]

Grand Junction Volkswagen awarded for performance

Grand Junction Volkswagen has received recognition for its performance. The dealership received one of only 16 Volkswagen Gold Pin Awards presented in the United States for 2018. Awarded by the Volkswagen corporate headquarters in Germany, the Gold Pin recognizes sustained sales performance, customer satisfaction, dealer involvement in the community and representation of the Volkswagen brand. […]

Tickets on sale for benefit hangar dance

Advance tickets are on sale for an annual benefit event for the Commemorative Air Force Rocky Mountain Wing. A 1940s style hangar dance is set or Aug. 24 at the CAF Aviation Heritage Museum at the Grand Junction Regional Airport. To get to the museum, take a right on Eagle Drive to Navigator’s Way toward […]

Downtown bakery and cafe discontinues Sunday operations

Main Street Bagels has discontinued Sunday operations to offer staff additional time off. Mark Smith, owner of the downtown Grand Junction artisan bakery and cafe, said Sunday was the busiest day of the week, so the decision wasn’t an easy one. “However, our staff is happier and more energized, and our Monday traffic has increased. […]