Tradehome Shoes to open Mesa Mall location

Tradehome Shoes plans to open its first location in the market in Mesa Mall in Grand Junction this fall. Tradehome Shoes operates a total of more than 100 locations in 21 states, offering footwear for men, woman and children. The stores carry more than 80 national brands as well as private brands from such manufacturers […]

Hilltop Health Access offers assistance

Hilltop Health Access offers public assistance in comparing and selecting health insurance options for the coming year. Help is available to navigate online enrollment, compare coverage options, determine if discounts apply and enroll. Those enrolled in marketplace health plans must renew coverage by Dec. 15 to avoid gaps. Under federal law, the deadline to enroll […]

Alpine Bank to present free screenings of movie

Alpine Bank will present free screenings of “Almost Sunrise,” an independent film that tells the story of two combat veterans who embark on a cross-country journey of healing. A screening of the film is set for Nov. 18 at the Avalon Theater,  645 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The doors will open at 6 […]

College exam workshops planned

ACT/SAT Prep plans workshops for November and December to help students prepare for the ACT and SAT college admission examinations. A series of four, two-hour classes are planned for both ACT and SAT workshops at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library at Fifth Street and Grand Avenue in Grand Junction. The workshops cost $340, which […]

Event planned for survivors of suicide loss

The Western Colorado Suicide Prevention Foundation and St. Mary’s Medical Center will join in organizing an event for people who’ve experienced loss to suicide. The International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19 on the fifth floor of St. Mary’s Medical Center, 2635 N. Seventh St. […]

Crossroads challenge nets nearly 30 million steps

Participants in a challenge organized by Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction logged a total of nearly 30 million steps over a seven-day period. Almost 600 participants pledged to walk 70,000 steps in seven days. Participants received pedometers, passes and t-shirts. They also could attend walking events and seminars. Participants who completed the challenge were entered […]

Subaru donates science books

Grand Junction Subaru donated about 350 science books to the Dual Immersion Academy as part of a national initiative. “We know the deepest learning happens when students have the tools they need to inspire new ways of thinking and seeing the world. We hope that this donation will inspire more future scientists, engineers and innovators,” […]

Registration under way for caregivers conference

Registration is under way for an annual conference for caregivers planned for Nov. 11 in Grand Junction. The conference is set for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 1/2 Road. A registration fee of $5 includes a keynote presentation, lunch and materials. Registration is limited to 150 people. […]

Director of regional group to speak at meeting

Bonnie Petersen, executive director of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, is scheduled to speak at the next meeting of the Mesa County Republican Women. The luncheon meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. Admission is $15. For reservations or more information, call […]

Registration under way for benefit run

Registration is under way for the Fruita 0.038 Marathon, a one-mile run that will raise money for the Fruita Community Center scholarship fund. The run is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 5 and will begin and end at Circle Park in downtown Fruita. The event will be part of the U.S. Bank Rimrock Run, a […]