The Young Professionals Network of Mesa County has extended the deadline for applications for two positions on its board of directors. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 15 for two positions on the board for two-year terms beginning Jan. 1. Applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, industry alignment and community involvement. […]
A community radio station in Grand Junction is the latest recipient of an annual award recognizing businesses, individuals and organizations that support local arts and culture. KAFM Public Radio won the 2017 Champion of the Arts Award presented by the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture. The 11-member commission is appointed by the Grand […]
Rocky Mountain Cummins and the Kohl’s store in Grand Junction joined in an effort that allowed 31 at-risk youth involved in the Mesa County Partners program to shop for new clothes. Rocky Mountain Cummings provided a $3,000 donation and employee volunteers to help with shopping. The youth who participated in the Dec. 2 event at […]
Zoup — a fast-casual restaurant serving soups, sandwiches and salads — has added seasonal soups and other items to its menu for the holidays. Zoup also offers a special on gift card purchases as well as a giveaway for gift cards. Seasonal soups include chicken wild rice medley, fire-roasted tomato bisque, lobster bisque and pumpkin […]
Crystal Books and Gifts has scheduled a free event as part of the Spirit of Christmas Walk in downtown Grand Junction. Between 5 and 8 p.m. Dec. 8, author Jan Weeks will be at the store at 439 Main St. to meet people, sign books and read from her collection of short stories titled “A […]
A holiday hiring drive is set to continue through Dec. 10 at Express Employment offices in Grand Junction and Montrose. The drive is designed to help people earn paychecks in time for the holidays. In addition, for every job seeker placed through the staffing service during the drive, Express Employment will donate a holiday turkey […]
Grand Junction Subaru has once again selected the Roice-Hurst Humane Society as the beneficiary of its annual Subaru Share the Love campaign. For every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased through Jan. 2, the dealership will donate $250 to Roice-Hurst, which has operated a shelter and adoption center for dogs and cats since 1963. “We […]
A company that provides communications services has moved into an office and manufacturing space in Grand Junction and installed two towers to provide telephone and Internet services to businesses and residences in the Grand Valley. The company also expects to increase staffing with positions in installation, manufacturing and sales. Adaptive Communications operates three divisions — […]
Mesa County Libraries has once again joined with Grand Valley Catholic Outreach to help needy families during the holidays. Through Dec. 9, “giving trees” decorated with gift requests from underprivileged Mesa County residents of all ages will be set up at the central library in Grand Junction and branch libraries in Clifton, Collbran, DeBeque, Fruita, […]
Peterson Plumbing will once again collect food in a holiday drive to benefit families served by Hope of the Grand Valley. “The holidays aren’t always happy for everyone. It can be a stressful time, especially if you’re struggling to make ends meet. Our goal is to help lessen that burden,” said Robin Stevens, owner of […]