Nominations and artwork sought for awards

Nominations will be accepted through 5 p.m. Nov. 14 for annual awards honoring businesses and individuals that support arts and culture. Submissions also are sought for two pieces of artwork that will be presented to the winners. The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture will announce the latest winners of the Champion of the […]

Artober Fest set for Oct. 19

The art and design department at Colorado Mesa University has scheduled a benefit event with a variety of activities. The Artober Fest is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 on Delta Field, which is located just east of the fine arts building on the CMU campus in Grand Junction. The event is […]

Partnership offers child care referrals

The Mesa County Partnership for Children and Families now serves as a resource of referrals to licensed child care providers in the area. Providers who want to update rates or vacancies and parents looking for child care should call 244-3838. Information also is available to those interested in becoming licensed providers. “The Partnership for Children […]

Mesa County Women’s Network to meet

The Mesa County Women’s Network has scheduled its next luncheon meeting for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Road in Grand Junction. The meeting will include a networking  activity. Participants should bring cash to purchase tickets for the opportunity basket, the proceeds from which benefits charity. Reservations […]

Benefit book sale planned

The Friends of the Mesa County Libraries has scheduled its benefit book sale for Oct. 19 to 21 at the First Congregational Church, 1425 N. Fifth St. in Grand Junction. An early bird sale is set for 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 19. Admission is $10. A public sale with free admission is set for […]

Entries sought for ag industry photo contest

Entries will be accepted through Dec. 31 for the annual “Colorado … it’s AgriCultural” photography contest showcasing the agriculture industry in the state. Prizes will be awarded in six categories: crops, cuisine, livestock, open professional, people and wildlife in agriculture. Photographs must have been taken in 2017 and will be judged on the basis of […]

Bookstore plans art festival demonstrations

Crystal Books and Gifts will host demonstrations by author and artist Virginia Jensen as part of the art festival planned for Oct. 6 and 7 in downtown Grand Junction. Jensen will demonstrate her techniques for beadwork and sell her finished jewelry from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6 as well as 10 a.m. to 5 […]

Businesses offer deals to library card holders

Businesses will offer special deals to customers with Mesa County Libraries cards during September and October as part of a promotional partnership. A list of businesses and the deals they offer is available at www.mesacountylibraries.org/librarydeals or look for library deals decals on display at participating businesses. Businesses can apply to participate by filling out an […]

Animal care fair scheduled

An annual animal fair offering pet adoptions, a low-cost vaccination clinic for dogs and a series of animal-related seminars is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Church of the Nativity, located at 2175 Broadway in Grand Junction. For more information about the Animal Care Fair, log on to www.facebook.com/2017animalcarefair or […]