Grand Events & Party Rentals will join with Party Land in Grand Junction to host a grand opening celebration scheduled for April 20. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2650 North Ave. and will include food, beverages and entertainment. Such businesses as caterers, DJs, event planners and photographers also will […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction received no penalties under a new federal program that cuts Medicare payments for higher-than-expected patient readmission rates. Community Hospital received a 0 percent (0%) penalty for each of three report dates, the only hospital in Mesa County listed on the reports to do so. “This report measures our readmission performance […]
An annual benefit event featuring films and an outdoor gear sale and swap soon returns to downtown Grand Junction. Now in its 10th year, the Manufacturers of Outdoor Gear (MOG) Outdoor Fest is set for April 19 and 20. “As MOG has grown through the years, we’ve been able to maintain a grassroots, fun vibe […]
The buzz returns to Palisade with an annual festival that once again will focus on honeybees and their benefits and products. The Palisade International Honeybee Festival is scheduled for April 12 and 13 with events at several venues. “This is an affordable, fun way to engage the whole family,” said Juliann Adams, director of the […]
A Western Colorado Bank once again has joined in a national initiative offering financial literacy education to youth. “We’re happy to provide financial education opportunities to the youth of our communities,” said Pete Waller, president and chief executive officer of First National Bank of the Rockies. “Children learn spending habits early, and the goal of […]
Ultimate Health & Wellness has opened in Suite 172 of the Crossroads Building at 2754 Compass Drive in Grand Junction Cheri LeFevre, a wellness coach and licensed professional counselor, will offer coaching services designed to guide and encourage clients to overcome behavioral and emotional barriers in achieving their weight, health and fitness goals. LeFevre brings […]
Submissions will be accepted through 5 p.m. May 31 for artwork that will be used to promote the 2013 Fruita Fall Festival. The Fruita Fall Festival Committee will select the winning artwork on the basis of creativity and originality in reflecting the festival theme of Fruita of Tomorrow. The artwork will be used on posters […]
Kannah Creek Brewing Co. in Grand Junction has scheduled a benefit event starting at 5 p.m. April 1. Kannah Creek Brewing will open a special Ferkin keg of beer. Proceeds from the sale of that beer will go to the Center for Independence, a Grand Junction organization that has since 1982 helped people with disabilities […]
An annual event showcasing the Colorado wine industry has been scheduled for June 8 at Infinity Park in Glendale. The Colorado Urban Winefest will serve as the capstone event of the third annual Colorado Wine Week set for June 2 to 8. More than 40 Colorado wineries are expected to participate in the winefest and […]
Wells Fargo & Co. donated a total of $4.3 million to 1,200 nonprofit organizations in Colorado in 2012, the financial services company announced. Wells Fargo employees donated an additional $1.3 million as well as a total of 28,000 hours in volunteer services. Part of the effort came in response to wildfires that occurred last year. […]