Run and savor: Sweet events planned for Fruita

Family Health West has joined with the City of Fruita and Colorado Association of Viticulture and Enology to host two events on Feb. 16. The 12th annual Sweet Heart Run is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St. The first Sweet Heart Wine and Chocolate Tasting is […]

School district plans support staff job fair

Mesa County School District 51 has scheduled a support staff job fair to recruit custodians, food service workers, substitute teachers and others. The job fair is set for 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 26 in the Harry Butler Board Room at R-5 High School, 455 N. 22nd St. in Grand Junction. The event will offer […]

Reynolds Polymer launches foundation

Reynolds Polymer Technology in Grand Junction has launched a foundation designed to encourage employees to give back to the community. The company matches every dollar employees donate to the Reynolds Polymer Employees Resource Foundation. “We are beyond thrilled about starting this company-wide initiative,” said Rodney Olson, chief executive officer. “Our goal is to allow all […]

Real estate business moves downtown

Real Estate West has completed the move to a new location at 601 N. First St. in Grand Junction. Orrin Thompson, broker owner, and Heidi Elder, employing broker, said the move to a renovated building that previously housed a Pizza Hut restaurant, will enable them to expand the operation and add to the 16 agents […]

Owner of downtown book store retiring

The owner of a downtown Grand Junction book store has announced her plans to soon retire and close the store. Cheryl and Jim Lucas opened Crystal Books and Gifts in 1987. The existing inventory and fixtures of the store will be sold in the coming weeks, Lucas said. “Over three decades ago my late husband, […]

Crossroads Fitness offers members challenging start to new year

Registration remains open for a new year fitness challenge at Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction. The free, six-week The Best You Challenge will help members engage in healthy activities — including group exercises, step challenges, and training events. The challenge also will include nutritional talks and a weight loss component. The second of two challenge […]

Powderhorn offers free lessons

Powderhorn Mountain Resort will offer free lessons as part of the Colorado Ski Country USA Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month observance. Powderhorn will offer free lessons Sunday mornings to new skiers and snowboarders ages 8 and older. The lessons will also include a free rental and Easy Rider lift ticket. Located on the Grand […]

Grand Valley Power seeks scholarship applicants

Applications will be accepted through March 1 for more than $20,000 in scholarships offered by Grand Valley Power. The program is open to applicants living in areas served by Grand Valley Power. Scholarships will range from $1,500 to $2,000 depending on the scholarship type. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic, volunteer and […]