United Way eligibility reviews due Oct. 31

Organizations applying for funds from United Way of Mesa County have until Oct. 31 to complete eligibility reviews. Eligible organizations will have access to funding applications beginning Nov. 3. A diverse group of local volunteers will review applications and financial information, visit program sites and make funding recommendations to the United Way of Mesa County […]

Tickets on sale for Partners benefit

Tickets are on sale for a benefit event in Grand Junction featuring law professor and author Shon Hopwood. Mesa County Partners has scheduled its Thanks For Giving Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the ballroom at the Colorado Mesa University Center. The dinner will feature Hopwood, an associate professor of law at the Georgetown […]

Factory observes Breast Cancer Awareness

The Factory coworking space in Grand Junction will observe Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating to an organization that focuses on breast cancer research. Through October, half the proceeds from daily drop-in passes will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The organization focuses on research, community health and public policy initiatives. “All […]

Chamber awarded for Economic Development Week efforts

The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has once again earned recognition for its efforts to promote economic development. The International Economic Development Council presented the chamber a bronze award for excellence in economic development for its efforts during Economic Development Week. The chamber produced a video titled “Celebrating Colorado’s Grand Valley” to inform the […]

Writing, editing and training business relocates to Grand Junction

A proposal, grant and resume writing and training firm has relocated to Grand Junction. The Write Source has moved from Southern Arizona back to Colorado to continue serving businesses, nonprofit organizations and associations while expanding domestic and international operations, said Janet Arrowood, founder and managing director. “Our particular areas of emphasis are writing and editing […]

Mind Springs Health awarded for depression treatment

Dr. Jules Rosen and Michelle Hoy accepted an award on behalf of Mind Springs Health recognizing a depression treatment initiative they helped develop. Rosen, chief medical officer, and Hoy, executive vice president, accepted the Gold Light Bulb Award presented by the Colorado Behavioral Health Council at its annual conference in Breckenridge. Roy, Hoy and David […]

REI plans celebration at new location

REI Co-op plans a grand opening celebration for its new and larger location in Grand Junction. The celebration is scheduled for Nov. 2 and 3 at the store at 925 Independent Ave. Starting at 8 a.m. both days, a party in the parking lot will offer free breakfast, music and games. Vendors will offer demonstrations […]

Identity theft presentation planned

A free presentation designed to help people prevent identity theft is set for 10 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Mesa County Libraries central library, 443 N. Sixth St. in Grand Junction. Jessica Krough, a program specialist with the AARP Foundation regional operations team, will lead the presentation and cover such topics as data breaches, internet […]

Master gardeners plan plant sale

The Colorado State University Extension Tri River Area Master Gardeners have scheduled their annual plant sale and tree auction for Oct. 13 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50 in Grand Junction. The plant sale will start at 9 a.m. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit […]