The Bray Cares Foundation recently awarded a total of $30,000 to eight local nonprofit organizations. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $5,000 to address housing-related needs in Mesa County. The following organizations received support through this year’s funding: Foster Alumni Mentors; Grand Valley Catholic Outreach; Grand Valley Peace and Justice; Habitat for Humanity Mesa County; […]
The Palisade Chamber of Commerce invites community members of all ages to take part in the annual Gingerbread Contest & Showcase, a sweet holiday tradition that highlights creativity and craftsmanship. The Gingerbread Contest & Showcase is held in conjunction with Olde Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 6 in downtown Palisade. Participants are encouraged to build their […]
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley will host the Third Bi-Annual Jewelry Swap on Dec. 6 at 536 Ouray Ave. at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring gently used treasures to the swap, where cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Items to bring to the swap include: jewelry; scarves; purses; wallets; […]
The City of Fruita has approved a $15,000 donation to Food Bank of the Rockies to help support Fruita residents experiencing food insecurity. The funding was unanimously approved by the Fruita City Council during its regular meeting on Nov. 18. Food Bank of the Rockies serves as a critical resource for families across the Western […]
The Bureau of Land Management is now offering permits to cut Christmas trees for personal use in Colorado. Trees are available only in specific areas of public lands, so be sure to take a map showing where you can cut trees from a local field office or online … and check it twice. The cost […]
The District 51 Foundation announced the 13th Round of Bloom Where You Are Planted grants, benefitting 47 Mesa County students who received funding that totaled almost $4,000. Bloom Where You Are Planted grants provide support to K-12 students with financial need, allowing them to pursue extracurricular activities. Since 2020, approximately $39,600 has been granted to […]
Gart Properties, a real-estate-investment, development and management firm that owns Canyon View Marketplace, 632 Market St. in Grand Junction, and is part-owner of Powderhorn Mountain Resorts, announced a leadership transition that reflects its growth and long-term strategic vision. Following 26 years as a partner and president of the company, Mark Sidell has been named Vice […]
Three Sisters Theatre Co. is teaming with Grand Junction Community Food Bank and Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley for the “Friends Giving – GJ Community Food Bank Fundraiser.” The fundraiser takes place Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley, 536 Ouray Ave. in Grand Junction. […]
The Palisade Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the return of Olde Fashioned Christmas, a cherished community tradition that kicks off the holiday season in true Palisade style. The celebration begins with the Palisade Parade of Lights on Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Olde Fashioned Christmas & Winter Faire on Dec. […]
The Fruita City Market Fuel Center officially opened Nov. 12 at 437 W. Aspen Ave. (at the intersection of West Aspen Avenue and Coulson Street) after a soft opening the previous week. Photo by Tim Harty.