Nick-n-Willys Pizza at 683 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction has joined with the Western Colorado Suicide Prevention Foundation to raise money during October for suicide prevention efforts. A coupon from www.suicidepreventionfoundation.org can be used, and 20 percent of the purchase will go to the foundation. The purchase of a $10 VIP card at Nick-n-Willys or […]
Two Mesa County organizations are among the recipients of 180 grants promoting arts and cultural activities in Colorado. The Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra and Western Colorado Center for the Arts each received $8,500 grants through the Colorado Creates grant program. Colorado Creative Industries announced that 180 grants worth a total of $1.3 million were awarded […]
An annual benefit event for Mesa County Libraries will offer for sale books, compact discs and other materials. The Friends of the Mesa County Libraries has scheduled its annual fall book sale for Oct. 20 to 22 at First Congregational Church, 1425 N. Fifth St. in Grand Junction. An early bird sale is set for […]
The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile is scheduled to appear at an annual Halloween event in Fruita. The iconic 27-foot-long automobile shaped like a hot dog on a bun will be among the attractions at the Fruita Recreation Department Truck-N-Treat set for 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 at Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Truck-N-Treat […]
Two Grand Valley businesses have scheduled events to raise money for the Roice-Hurst Humane Society. Chow Down Pet Supplies has scheduled what it calls a “Howl-O-Ween” pet costume contest for Oct. 29. The Hot Tomato Cafe & Pizzeria has scheduled its “Paws and Pies” fund-raiser for Nov. 5. The Chow Down Pet Supplies event is […]
Twenty-two nonprofit organizations in Mesa County received a total of $24,000 as the latest recipients of annual grants awarded from the Wells Fargo Community Assistance Fund. “The hard work and dedication of our local, grassroots organizations help transform the lives of those in need in our community,” said Phil Andrews, Wells Fargo district manager for […]
Valley Surgical, Aesthetics and Vein Care in Grand Junction has scheduled a free hernia screening day for Oct. 20. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the practice, located at 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 4. For an appointment or more information, call 773-1946. Dr. Brad Case, a board-certified surgeon who owns Valley […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has honored five businesses for expanding their operations. Startek was among the recipients of chamber awards bestowed at a quarterly membership luncheon meeting for adding 401 jobs at its facility in Grand Junction. Capital Books and Wellness added 32 positions. Hammerhead Paint Services was honored for a $775,000 […]
U.S. Bank and the Colorado Mesa University men’s hockey team have teamed up to raise money for a program for cancer survivors. U.S. Bank provided pink jerseys the Mavericks will wear during a game set for 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Glacier Ice Arena, located at 2515 Riverside Parkway in Grand Junction. The jerseys […]
Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center has scheduled a free clinic day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 26 at its offices at 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 1, in Grand Junction. Dr. Joseph Dahlin, one of five podiatric surgeons practicing at Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center, will perform clinical screenings and exams during […]