Registration is under way for a free six-week program designed to help teen-agers improve their communication skills and confidence. The Grand Junction Sayre Toastmasters, a public speaking and leadership club, has scheduled the program for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 1 to Nov. 5 at the HopeWest conference room at 2754 Compass Drive, suite […]
A month-long campaign based on the children’s picture book “The Day the Crayons Quit” will culminate Sept. 30 with activities at Barnes & Noble located at 2451 Patterson Road in Grand Junction. The event will begin at 4 p.m. and include a reading of “The Day the Crayons Quit” and march supporting Crayons. The event […]
A series of free events featuring local authors will conclude for the summer with two presentations scheduled for Sept. 25 at Crystal Books and Gifts, located at 439 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The event will begin at 6:15 p.m. Melody Sebesta, author of “Divorce Guide for Beginners,” will discuss divorce. At 7 p.m., […]
An upcoming panel discussion in Grand Junction will explore issues related to air quality in the Grand Valley. Local and regional experts will discuss air quality monitoring, including the use of low-cost sensors monitored by residents. The health effects of air pollution and local wood stove and burning regulations also will be addressed. The discussion […]
An annual benefit event will return to Mesa for Color Sunday, scheduled for Sept. 28. An arts and crafts fair is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mesa Community Center, located on Highway 65 in Mesa. Booth space is available. A turkey dinner with the trimmings will be served at the center […]
A benefit event has been scheduled for Oct. 4 to raise money for an organization that offers a range of services to people with developmental disabilities. The annual Rollin’ on the River 3-kilometer walk and roll is set to start at 10 a.m. on the Riverfront Trail behind the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 641 Struthers […]
Registration is under way for a twice-a-year fund-raising opportunity offered through the Herberger’s store at the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. The Bon-Ton Stores, which operates Herberger’s along with other department and furniture stores, has scheduled its next Community Days event for Nov. 14 and 15. Participating organizations sell coupon booklets for the event for […]
The Barnes & Noble has scheduled two book signing events for Sept. 13 at its store at 2451 Patterson Road in Grand Junction. From 1 to 3 p.m., the book signing will feature Laura Padgett, author of “Dolores, Like the River.” At 3 p.m., a talk and book signing will include a member of the […]
The Off the Shelf series of free weekly events featuring local authors will continue at Crystal Books and Gifts, located 439 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Starting at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 11, the series will feature Scott Walck, author of “Way She Were Back Then,” and Jack Schlatter, author of “Gifts By the Side […]
Mesa County Libraries has scheduled a free workshop on using ReferenceUSA market research resources. The workshop is set for 11 a.m. Sept. 23 at the central library, Fifth Street and Grand Avenue in Grand Junction. ReferenceUSA offers detailed information on more than 34 million businesses and 260 million residents in the U.S. Businesses can use […]