A Fruita dental practice joined in a national effort to encourage children to practice good dental hygiene. Staff from Lybrook Dental Center visited second grade students at Appleton and Rim Rock elementary schools as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month. “We need to instill the importance of dental health into our kids at a […]
Visiting Angels Senior Home Care in Grand Junction has earned the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice and Best of Home Care Employer of Choice awards from Home Care Pulse. The awards are based on client and employee satisfaction ratings gathered by Home Care Pulse, a satisfaction management firm for the home care industry. […]
Registration is under way for an annual event that in part recognizes the philanthropic efforts of Mesa County businesses. The Human Services Council of Mesa County has scheduled the 2015 White Ribbon Leadership Award Breakfast for 7:30 a.m. March 17 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. Registration by March 10 […]
HopeWest based in Grand Junction has launched an internship program for registered nurses interested in providing hospice and palliative care services. Under the year-long program, recently graduated nurses will partner with experts who will help with their training as well as promote the philosophy and values of hospice and palliative care. Valerie Stone and Linda […]
Jesper Jonsson, a chef and culinary instructor, will demonstrate his skills as the featured celebrity chef at Edesia, a benefit event in Palisade combining fine food and drink. “We are excited to have Chef Jonsson spearhead our culinary activities this year,” said Jack Ballenger, food and beverage manager at the Wine Country Inn. Edesia is […]
People who donate blood to the St. Mary’s Regional Blood Center in Grand Junction during February will receive buy-one, get-one-free lift tickets to Powderhorn Mountain Resort. Donors also will be entered into a drawing to win a three-day learn to ski or snowboard package donated by Powderhorn Mountain Resort. Located at 750 Wellington Ave., the […]
Hilltop Senior Living Communities in Grand Junction has joined with area restaurants to serve special meals to residents of the Commons and Fountains. On the first Wednesday of each month, a different restaurant helps to prepare a meal for residents of the assisted living facilities. The meals are prepared under the direction of restaurant chefs. […]
The ECOS Environmental & Disaster Restoration office in Grand Junction has earned recognition for its support of military service members and their families. Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented the Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve to the firm and Patriotic Employer Award to Jerry Poulsen, chief executive officer. The […]
The Herberger’s store in Grand Junction will join in a twice-annual fund-raiser for local nonprofit organizations. The next Community Days event is set for Feb. 27 and 28 at the store, located in the Mesa Mall at 2424 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. Nonprofit groups sell savings booklets for a $5 donation and keep the […]
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 20 for two college scholarships offered by Tiara Rado Animal Hospital in Grand Junction. Two, $1,000 scholarships are offered annually, one each to students studying business and science at Colorado Mesa University. Recipients must be Mesa County residents and have a grade point average of at least 3.0. For […]