An open house is scheduled for Feb. 16 to offer information about a youth apprenticeship program. The event is set for 4 to 6 p.m. at the Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. The event is open to high school students, their parents and employers interested in CareerWise Colorado. The […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in Grand Junction has scheduled a free presentation on genetic-based nutrition for 1 p.m. Feb. 19 at the store, 439 Main St. Alexander Gilmore will discuss how nutrition can compensate for genetic weaknesses and in turn promote disease prevention and improved health. For more information about upcoming events at Crystal Books […]
Applications will be accepted until March 3 for the latest round of grants distributed by the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District. The district distributes federal mineral leasing funds to local public entities to support infrastructure, construction and public service projects. Grants are available under programs to support large-scale public works and capital projects as […]
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15 from nonprofit organizations interested in setting up a fund-raising section in A Robin’s Nest of Antiques in Grand Junction. Located at 602 Main St., A Robin’s Nest of Antiques operates the largest antique store between Denver and Las Vegas with more than 20,000 square feet of space and […]
An upcoming event will offer information about programs offered at Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction. The open house is scheduled for 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the college, located at 2508 Blichmann Ave. A division of Colorado Mesa University, WCCC offers more than 20 certificate and associate degree programs as well […]
Wag Resort, a full-service dog care business in Grand Junction, announced that its entire 14-member staff has earned certification in pet first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. That makes Wag Resort the only pet care facility in Mesa County with a 100 percent certified staff, said owner Peggy Barron. Wag Resort offers a range of services […]
Del Taco has brought back shrimp to its menu with shrimp tacos, a shrimp burrito and surf and turf burrito. “Our fans look forward to the return of our famous crispy shrimp, and this year we set out to give them even more of what they crave with our new, bigger, better jumbo shrimp,” said […]
The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology has presented annual awards to John Behrs of Whitewater Hill Vineyards as its grape grower of the year, Red Fox Cellars as its winery of the year and Alpine Bank as its friend of the Colorado wine industry. In addition, Vinje Lawson was selected as the winner of […]
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has scheduled an event offering health screenings, a heart-healthy dinner and survivor stories. The Go Red for Women event is set for 4 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 17 as part of the National Heart Month observance in February. Tickets sell for $30. For tickets or more information, visit […]
Tickets are available for Edesia, an annual benefit event combining food, wine and spirits. The event is set for April 2 at the Wine Country Inn, located at 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade and will include a VIP luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and main event from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets […]