A Grand Junction real estate professional plans to bicycle in the Colorado National Monument enough to log more than 29,000 feet in elevation gain as part of a fund-raiser for Mesa County Partners. Mike Tofel plans to cycle from the west gate to the top of the monument 28 times, a combined gain equivalent to […]
A free presentation scheduled for May 3 in Grand Junction will feature one of the owners of an adventure course and zipline company. The entrepreneurs lunch and learn session is set for 11:30 a.m. at the Factory coworking space at 750 Main St. Participants should bring their own lunches. Sarah Shrader, chief administrative officer and […]
The second of two locations of a fast-food franchise known for its frozen custards, steakburgers and shoestring fries is scheduled to open May 2 in Grand Junction. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is located at 2489 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. A restaurant also opened at 739 Horizon Drive. Co-founded in 2002 by Scott Redler […]
The Mesa County School District 51 Foundation will be the latest recipient of a monthly fund-raiser at Kannah Creek Brewing Co. in Grand Junction. The firkin fund-raiser is set for 5 p.m. May 1 at Kannah Creek Brewing at 1960 N. 12th St. Stout firkin, a beer with coffee and chocolate notes, will be served. […]
Strive has scheduled its annual Tulips & Juleps Kentucky Derby fund-raiser for 2 to 5 p.m. May 6 at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 641 Strutters Ave. Tickets sell for $35 and are available online at www.strive.webconnex.com/derbyparty. In addition to watching the Kentucky Derby, participants can purchase raffle tickets to bet on races. Proceeds from […]
Registration is under way for an annual event raising awareness and funding for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In Grand Junction, Walk MS is set to start at 9:30 a.m. May 6 at Canyon View Park, 730 24 Road. To register or obtain more information, visit www.walkms.org, call (855) 372-1331 or send an e-mail to […]
The Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade has scheduled an event offering food and music as well as demonstrating the skills of nearly 25 artists. The May Street Fest is set for 5 to 8 p.m. May 6 in downtown Palisade. Michaelangelo’s will serve pizza and the Palisade Migrant Center will serve tamales. Talon Winery will […]
Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center in Grand Junction has scheduled a free clinic. The clinic is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 at the center, 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 1. Participants will receive a screening and exam. Appointments are available on a first-come, first served basis by calling 245-3338. “This is […]
The Kampgrounds of America campground in Montrose will offer discounted camping as part of the Care Camps Big Weekend nationwide fund-raiser. Campers who stay at the KOA Campground located at 200 N. Cedar Ave. on May 12 will receive an additional night of camping on May 13 for $10. That fee will be donated to […]
Three downtown Grand Junction bookstores plan to join in a national celebration of independent bookstores by offering discounts and other specials. Crystal Books and Gifts, Grand Valley Books and Out West Books plan to join in the April 29 celebration of Independent Book Store Day. People who visit the stores on that day will receive […]