The Museums of Western Colorado invites the community to raise a glass at Dinos on the Rocks, a cocktail-tasting fundraiser at Dinosaur Journey Museum in Fruita. The event takes place Nov. 8, 6 to 9 p.m., in the exhibit gallery. Guests will enjoy tastings from local distilleries and restaurants, paired with catered desserts. The event […]
Western Colorado Hearing Clinic is bringing back its Hear for the Holidays contest, giving community members the chance to nominate someone special to receive the gift of better hearing. The selected winners will receive a free pair of premium hearing aids. “We’re honored to bring back this annual tradition and help make the holidays a […]
The City of Grand Junction installed new artwork by artist Alex Bond in the roundabout at the intersection of 24 1/2 Road and Four Canyons Parkway. In the proposal submitted to the Commission on Arts and Culture, Bond wrote, “The sculpture, titled “Superbloom,” is a large, colorful and whimsical installation featuring a floral-inspired design meant […]
The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the 2025 Team Hope 5K – Grand Junction on Oct. 25 at Imondi Wake Zone, 1583 Cipolla Road in Fruita. Registration starts at 9:45 a.m., and the event starts at 10 a.m. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of […]
More than 80 NumWorks calculators were recently delivered to high schools across Mesa County, funded by a Grand Junction Lions Club donation and matching funds from School District 51. “This donation of calculators from the Lions Club means that every student has the same opportunity to learn math and not worry about technology. It gives […]
Xcel Energy has implemented a new Electric Outage Map that can be found online at co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety/outage-map. Xcel said in a news release it made user-friendly updates designed to help customers stay informed and prepared as part of its commitment to making energy work better. Xcel said the new map is customers’ best resource for real-time […]
The Palisade Chamber of Commerce is hosting a member orientation with free admission and breakfast for its new and longtime members, on Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Wine Country Inn, 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. Palisade Chamber members can learn how to maximize their benefits, meet the chamber team, connect with […]
The Confluence Center of Colorado announced the inaugural Run for Rivers, a family-friendly fundraiser, will take place Nov. 8, 10 a.m., along the scenic Riverfront Trail in Grand Junction. The event will feature a 5K run/walk, a 1K Fun Run for kids and activities, including a nature scavenger hunt and art project. All 5K participants […]
The Mesa County Public Health Department’s Nurse-Family Partnership team is celebrating its clients at its annual Fall Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to noon at Long Family Memorial Park’s Mt. Garfield Shelter, 3117 F Road. The shelter is near the pond and children’s playground. There will be free food, activities for kids, raffle […]
Triple Play Records partnered with local artist Trevor Hall to build a Jukebox Statue made of steel to be included as one of the Downtown Grand Junction Art on the Corner permanent installations. The statue now displayed in front of Triple Play Records, 530 Main St., was unveiled Oct. 4 during the Downtown Art Festival […]