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 […]
Applications will be accepted through Nov. 22 for an annual award recognizing Colorado educators for their efforts to teach students about the importance of agriculture. The Colorado Foundation for Agriculture awards the Outstanding Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Award. The award is open to any Colorado educator teaching in the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade levels. […]
The 2019 Senior Law Day Conference is set for 7:30 a.m. to 3;30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Two Rivers Convention Center, located at 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. The conference will offer information to seniors as well as people caring for aging parents and those planning for retirement and beyond. The event will offer […]