Two online guides put together by the Colorado Department of Agriculture offer assistance in connecting producers and holiday shoppers. The Colorado Food and Agriculture Gift Guide lists companies that sell everything from fresh produce to gourmet gift baskets. The Colorado Christmas Tree List identifies locations at which consumers can find Christmas trees, including u-cut operations […]
A benefit book sale is scheduled to continue through Dec. 14 at the Mesa County Libraries. In addition, a meet and greet event with local and regional authors is set for Dec. 8. The sale will run during regular hours at the central library located at the intersection of Fifth Street and Grand Avenue in […]
What’s billed as the Simon Santa Photo Experience is scheduled to continue through Dec. 24 at Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. “One of the great traditions of holiday shopping at Mesa Mall is the annual family visit to the Simon Santa Photo Experience,” said Chelsi Reimer, director of marketing and business development at the mall. […]
A small business advocacy group has once again issued its annual warning about holiday office parties and offers tips to avoid problems with intoxication and harassment. The Small Business Legal Center of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) advises employers to exercise care in serving alcohol at parties: Make sure the party is voluntary. […]
Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 15 for an annual program in which a Grand Junction painting business donates labor and materials to nonprofit organizations. SunShine Painting will select four to eight interior painting projects and donate up to $1,000 in labor and materials per project as part of its “Paint it Forward” charity event. […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction will promote the sale of books, CDs and crafts produced by local authors, musicians and artisans during a special event set for Nov. 30. The shop local promotion is planned as part of the annual Small Business Saturday observance in what’s billed as an event that’s doubly […]
Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 20 for an annual Wildlife Landowner of the Year Award presented by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The awards program highlights the role of private land management and recognizes landowners who have demonstrated leadership in wildlife conservation and sound management principles. Nominees must be a resident of Colorado, own at […]
Herberger’s and other Bon-Ton stores collected more than 3 million pounds of clothing and other textile donations for Goodwill Industries. The annual fall exchanged donations to Goodwill for discount coupons. The donations have an estimated total value of $12.5 million. The donations will be sold in Goodwill stores to raise money to support its jobs […]
Wal-Mart will offer free layaways for the holidays through Dec. 13, the national retail chain announced. The program is available for electronics, jewelry, small appliances, select sporting goods and toys. Customers can start a layaway account and make payments through Dec. 13. No opening fees will be required. Wal-Mart will send payment reminders and updates […]
A holiday pet food drive is scheduled to continue through Dec. 20 at the Kokopelli Animal Hospital in Fruita. Donations of dog food, cat food, kitty litter and pet treats will be delivered to local animal shelters on Dec. 21, including CLAWS, Grand River Humane Society, Loma Cat House, Mesa County Animal Services and Roice-Hurst […]