ANB Bank hosted U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton for an event in Denver in which the congressman experienced first-hand how issues debated in Washington, D.C. affect bank operations, employees and customers. The event was part of the American Bankers Association “Take Your Lawmaker to Work Week.” Tipton, a Republican, represents the Third Congressional District that includes […]
The Hot Tomato Cafe & Pizzeria in Fruita has scheduled a celebration for Oct. 3 to mark 10 years in business. The event will begin at 10:45 a.m. with what’s billed as the shortest parade in the world with a procession of bicycles, costumes and musical instruments from the intersection of Aspen and Mulberry streets […]
Alpine Bank will offer a total of more than $4,000 in cash and prizes to the winners of its latest Pinpoint the Pine contest during the Fruita Fall Festival. The bank will hide 100 Alpine Bank pine logo magnets throughout Fruita. The contest is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Sept. 25 and conclude at […]
Grand Valley businesses once again will participate in October in the Dollars for Dogs and Cash for Cats fall fund-raiser for the Roice-Hurst Human Society. People can purchase paper “paws” for $1 or more. All donations will go to the no-kill animal shelter, located at 362 28 Road in Grand Junction. Alpine Bank, Loco Food […]
A series of events featuring local authors will continue at Crystal Books and Gifts, 439 Main St. in Grand Junction. Starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 24, the Off the Shelf series will feature Jim Hale, a former mountain guide and author of “An Alaskan Life of High Adventure.” At 11 a.m. Sept. 27, the event […]
Proposals will be accepted through 4 p.m. Oct. 12 from artists interested in displaying their works at the Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center in Fruita. Family Health West, a health care organization which operates the hospital, conducts a program displaying the works of two artists a year as part of an environment to promote […]
Donations of clothing and home textiles will be accepted through Oct. 3 at Herberger’s in Grand Junction as part of an annual benefit event to support Goodwill Industries. Donors will receive three coupons offering a 25 percent discount on the purchase of apparel and 15 percent discount on the purchase of cosmetics and fragrances. Donations […]
Barnes & Noble Booksellers has scheduled a series of book signing events with authors at its Grand Junction location at 2451 Patterson Road. A book signing event set for 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 26 will feature Joseph Colwell, author of “Canyon Breezes: Exploring Magical Places in Nature.” An event set for 10 a.m. to […]
Strive has scheduled its benefit Rollin’ on the River 3-kilometer walk and roll for Oct. 10 on the Riverfront Trail at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 641 Struthers Ave. in Grand Junction. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the walk at 10. Admission is $25 for adults, $15 for seniors and students. Children […]
Wienerschnitzel will offer grilled bratwurst through October as part of a celebration of Oktoberfest. “With our brand named Wienerschnitzel, we have to have some fun with our fans around this historic holiday,” said Doug Koegeboehn, chief marketing officer for Wienerschnitzel. In the Grand Valley, Wienerschnitzel operates locations at 2550 North Ave. and 333 N. First […]