Registration is under way for a free seminar designed to help companies export food and agricultural products. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has scheduled the full-day seminar for Sept. 1, starting at 9 a.m. at its offices at 305 Interlocken Parkway in Broomfield. To register or obtain more information, visit www.coloradoagriculture.com. “In today’s global economy, […]
Visiting Angels, an in-home senior care company with an office in Grand Junction, has once again joined in a national effort to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. For a sixth consecutive year, Visiting Angels will field a national team for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Visiting Angels owners, […]
Mountain West Dermatology in Grand Junction now offers a new laser procedure designed to improve women’s health. Dr. Amy Paul, a dermatologist, and Erin Larson, a certified laser specialist, at Mountain West Dermatology offer FemiLift, a laser resurfacing procedure for vaginal rejuvenation FemiLift helps improve stress urinary incontinence, postpartum and perimenopausal laxity and atrophy of […]
The Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction has scheduled its annual benefit gala for Aug. 19. The Party for Paws Roundup Gala is set for 6 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. The event will include cocktails and dinner as well as a pet parade, silent auction […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in Grand Junction will host a series of free presentations featuring local authors and a palm reader. The Off the Shelf event set for 6 p.m. Aug. 11 will feature Carroll Multz and Judy Blevins, who’ve written novels separately and together. The presentation set for 6 p.m. Aug. 18 will feature […]
Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30 for the next Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program class. The class will include 12 seminars offered between February 2017 and February 2019. Participants will learn about agriculture in every region of the state while honing their leadership skills. The two-year program culminates with an international trip to learn about […]
A unique bench constructed from old parking meters honors the memory of a long-time downtown Grand Junction businessman who was among the key advocates for removing meters along Main Street to make the commercial district more inviting to customers. The bench installed in front of Page-Parsons Jewelers located at 444 Main St. pays tribute to […]
An annual head-shaving event in Grand Junction raised more than $75,000 to help fund research to cure childhood cancers. The St. Baldrick’s and Community Hospital event at the Lincoln Park Barn in June exceeded its goal, organizers said. Additional donations continue to add to the overall amount raised. Participants collect donations for shaving their heads. […]
The Community Hospital Foundation has scheduled its annual Tour of the Valley benefit bicycle ride for Aug. 13. Participants will begin and end their rides at the new Community Hospital facility located at 2351 G Road in Grand Junction. Check-in is set for 6 to 8:30 a.m. The ride will include 30-, 55- and 75-mile […]
Alpine Bank has awarded a total of $30,000 to nonprofit organizations involved in historic preservation and cultural missions as part of a Colorado Day observance. The Colorado National Monument Association received one of the grants for $1,876. The association assists and supports the Colorado National Monument, a unit of the National Park Service near Grand […]