Barnes & Noble schedules series of events

The Barnes & Noble store in Grand Junction has scheduled a series of events for June. A Father’s Day storytime with a book celebrating what’s great about dads is set for 11 a.m. June 16 at the store, 2451 Patterson Road. A mystery book club meeting is set for 7 p.m. June 20, followed by […]

Downtown bookstore plans author presentations

A series of free presentations featuring local authors is scheduled to begin June 21 at Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction. “Off the Shelf” presentations are set for 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the store — located at 439 Main St. — in conjunction with the weekly downtown farmers’ market. The June […]

Fund-raiser dares participants to brave the shave

An annual event raising funding for childhood cancer research is scheduled for June 23. The St. Baldrick’s and Community Hospital head shaving event is set for 1 to 6 p.m. at Charlie Dwellington’s, 103 N. First St. in Grand Junction. Participants have their heads shaved in solidarity with children and young adults fighting cancer while […]

Shred event raises $4,700 for Mesa County Partners

An annual document shredding benefit event raised $4,700 for Mesa County Partners. Alpine Bank hosted the shred event and raised money through a suggested donation of $5 for each banker size box of documents that were shredded. Colorado Document Security, the Grand Valley firm that provided on-site document destruction services for the event, reported that […]

Construction contractor receives economic development award

FCI Constructors based in Grand Junction is the latest winner of an annual award honoring contributions to economic development. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership presented the Spirit of Economic Development Award to the construction contractor. The award, also sponsored by Charter Communications, honors a business or organization that demonstrates community awareness and involvement while seeking […]

Fruita pizzeria wins statewide award

The Hot Tomato Cafe & Pizzeria in Fruita has won an annual award recognizing achievements in lifestyle industries in Colorado. A popular eatery not only for visiting mountain bikers and other outdoor adventurers but also a diverse local clientele, the Hot Tomato won the 2018 Wright Award. Powderhorn Mountain Resort on the Grand Mesa east […]

Companies join in effort to create Mars simulations

Three Grand Junction companies will join in a project to map the desert around a simulated Mars research station and recreate the habitat in virtual reality. AeroScout, Georanger and SynaptixGames will participate in what’s billed as the Mars VR Project at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. The companies bring to the effort their […]

Soup offers specialists to mark 25th anniversary

Zoup will offer discounts on its soups and sandwiches as part of a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the founding of the fast casual restaurant chain. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without the continued loyalty of our customers. This celebration is all about expressing our gratitude for their ongoing support,” said Eric […]

Listings sought for Colorado hay directory

Listings will be accepted through June 15 for the latest edition of an annual publication connecting hay producers and buyers in Colorado. The 2018 Colorado Hay Directory will be available in August and offer information about hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide related products and services. “Every year we receive calls […]