Toastmasters to mark 60th anniversary

The Grand Junction Toastmasters Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary with an event set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Museum of Western Colorado, 462 Ute Ave. Toastmasters helps people develop leadership and communication skills, including public speaking, listening and effective evaulations. Members learn to become comfortable speaking in front of […]

Subaru dealer offers oil and lube services

Grand Junction Subaru has opened an express oil and lube service as part of its operation at 2496 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. The service is available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. No appointments are required, and services usually can be completed in 20 minutes or […]

Family Health West relocates access clinic

Family Health West has relocated its access clinic to 249 N. Plum St. in Fruita. Starting Nov. 1, the clinic will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but closed for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m. The clinic is available to diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for common illnesses and injuries, including   […]

Chiropractor out to collect a ton of food

Roman Family Chiropractic in Grand Junction will collect donations through Nov. 21 for an annual food drive. Nonperishable and canned foods will be collected at 2584 Patterson Road. The collections will go to the Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies. Randy Roman, a chiropractor who operates the practice, said he hopes to literally collect […]

Hearing clinic to offer free screenings

Western Colorado Hearing Clinic will offer free screenings during an upcoming senior fair in Grand Junction. The Colorado West of 50 Fair is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. Jennifer Bebee, an audiologist who operates Western Colorado Hearing Clinic, said screenings are important to […]

Applications sought for Lions Club grants

Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Oct. 31 for the latest grants awarded by the Grand Junction Lions Club. Grant applications are available online at the Web site at www.gjlions.org. Applications also may be picked up at Brown’s Shoe Fit, 425 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. All completed applications must be turned in […]

Pet supply and pizzeria plan humane society fund-raisers

Two Grand Valley events are planned to raise money for the Roice-Hurst Humane Society. Chow Down Pet Supplies has scheduled its Howl-O-Ween Hustle fund-raiser for Oct. 25. The event will include a 5-kilometer run, 1-mile challenge walk and dog Halloween custom contest in front of the Chow Down location in the Albertson’s Plaza at 2518 […]

Orthopaedic practice launches program to honor coaches

Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates in Grand Junction has launched a new awards program recognizing high school coaches in Mesa County School District 51. The District 51 Coach of the Year award will honor coaches who demonstrate excellence, integrity, responsibility and sportsmanship. Student nominations will be accepted through April 25. A selection committee will pick the […]

Office equipment dealer announces partnership with Ricoh

Capital Business Systems, an independent office equipment dealer with offices in Grand Junction, has become an authorized Ricoh branded dealer partner. The partnership with Ricoh will enable Capital Business Systems to provide customers with additional products, computer software and support to meet their printing and document management needs. Ricoh merged with Lanier in 2007, but […]

Entries sought for video contest promoting saving

Entries will be accepted through Dec. 1 for an annual competition that encourages students to use videos to communicate the value of saving and smart money management. The American Bankers Association offers the “Lights, Camera, Save” video contest as part of its Teach Children to Save program. To participate, students ages 13 to 18 can […]