Wells Fargo & Co. has donated $20,000 to Colorado Mesa University based in Grand Junction to help fund efforts to encourage high school seniors to pursue additional education and training. The donation supports college and career advisors who work with high school students to explore their options following graduation and identify and pursue financial aid. […]
Wienerschnitzel restaurants in the Grand Junction area will join in a promotion offering free old-fashioned sundaes to fathers on Father’s Day, June 17. “We are excited to offer dads a chance to enjoy some old-fashioned family time on Father’s Day with an old-fashioned sundae,” said J.R. Galardi, president of Wienerschnitzel. The old-fashioned sundaes feature soft-serve […]
A series of fund-raisers will continue with an event that will offer a Napa Valley style wine and food pairing in the Grand Valley. The wine and food pairing seminar is scheduled for June 15 at the Redlands Community Center, the second of four events scheduled to raise money for renovations at the center as […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has added cheese curds to the menu at the restaurants. White cheddar cheese curds are covered with butter crumbs and fried. They’re available in regular or large sizes. “We’re truly looking forward to sharing this new limited-time offer with guests at all of our locations,” said Scott Redler, co-founder and […]
Grande River Vineyards has joined with the Mesa County Libraries Foundation to produce a specially branded wine to raise money for the foundation. A free launch party for the wine, branded Well Read, is set for 5:30 p.m. May 17 at Grande River Vineyards, located at 787 N. Elberta Ave. in Palisade. Bottles of Well […]
The Journey for Wellness Center for Natural Health is celebrating its seventh year at its location at 551 Grand Ave. in Grand Junction. The clinic offers a variety of natural healing methods. The practitioners there include Kirk Apt, who offers massage therapy and Rolf structural integration; Nan Keith Frates, who offers massage therapy; Christine Gallagher, […]
The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District has awarded $225,000 in grants. The district awarded a traditional grant of $100,000 to Mesa County Public Libraries for its east library project and a grant of $75,000 to the Clifton Sanitation District for sewer line rehabilitation. The district awarded a mini-grant of $50,000 to the City of […]
Bank of Colorado played a role in helping the Grand Junction Housing Authority purchase an apartment complex for seniors. The bank provided a first mortgage and bridge loan that enabled the housing authority to quickly close on the purchase of the Nellie Bechtel Senior Apartments. “Bank of Colorado helped us motor through the deal with […]
Mind Springs Health and West Springs Hospital in Western Colorado will mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May by offering a free perpetual calendar that includes tips for applying the principals of positive psychology to everyday life. Multiply Your Happy calendars are based on five elements of well-being — positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and […]
Grand Junction Subaru has received the Subaru Love Promise Award in recognition of its customer commitment. “We are very proud of the work that we do to help our community. Helping others brings so much joy and satisfaction. We are honored to receive the Love Promise Award,” said Ron Bubar, owner of Grand Junction Subaru. […]