Rooted Gypsy Farms in Grand Junction has added retail sales to its subscription-based operation. Individual cuts of beef, lamb and pork are available at the farm, as are salad and herb mixes and fresh eggs. The farm, located at 2591 G Road, is open for retail shoppers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through […]
Kannah Creek Brewing Co. has used ingredients from two Grand Valley businesses in creating two versions of a classic porter. Pigasus Porter can be found on draft at Kannah Creek locations in Grand Junction and Fruita. The dark brown beer features chocolate and roasted barley flavors with a coffee finish. Pigasus Porter is flavored with […]
The Mesa County Republicans and Mesa County Republican Women have scheduled a combined luncheon and Christmas celebration. The event is set for 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. Lunch will be $15. For reservations, call 549-8570 or log on to www.mesacountyrepublicanwomen.com
Martin Mortuary and HopeWest have joined to host a screening of a documentary film exploring the way people and doctors deal with life-ending illness. The screening of “Being Mortal” is set for 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the mortuary, 550 North Ave. in Grand Junction. Afterward, participants are encouraged to join in a discussion about […]
Powderhorn Mountain Resort has scheduled what’s billed as two preview weekends in advance of the official launch of its 50th anniversary season. The resort will be open Dec. 3 and 4 and again Dec. 11 and 12. The resort will reopen for full operations starting Dec. 15. Favorable snowmaking conditions combined with natural snowfall on […]
Mesa County Libraries and Grand Valley Catholic Outreach once again will collect and distribute holiday gifts for needy Mesa County families through the annual Giving Tree effort. Trees decorated with gift requests from Catholic Outreach clients of all ages are set up at the central library in Grand Junction as well as branch libraries in […]
A series of events will continue through December in Grand Junction to collect food and money for the Community Food Bank. Events are set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Albertsons grocery store at 2512 Broadway and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Albertsons at 1830 N. […]
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 18 for scholarships awarded by the National Federation of Independent Business. Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who run their own businesses and plan to attend a two- or four-year university, college or vocational institute starting in the fall of 2017. Additional information about the scholarships and […]
Boy Scout Troop 328 expects to open its Christmas tree lot starting at 9 a.m. Nov.25 in the parking lot of the old Schlotzky’s Deli at 2468 Patterson Road in Grand Junction. The lot will include Balsam, Canaan, Douglas, Fraser, Grand and Noble trees in 4- to 12-foot heights. The lot will remain open until […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction has scheduled a free event featuring local author Jan Weeks. The event is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 as part of the Spirit of Christmas Walk. Weeks, author of “A Christmas Tale and Other Stories,” will read from her short story collections, sign books […]