Book details history of City Market and founding family

A book scheduled for publication in October will detail the history of City Market and the family that founded and operated the supermarket chain. History Press based in South Carolina secured the rights to publish “The History of City Market: The Brothers Four and the Back Slope Empire.” Written by Tony Prinster, the last member […]

Engineering degree program accredited

A mechanical engineering degree program offered jointly by Colorado Mesa University and the University of Colorado has earned accreditation. The recognition comes from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, an organization that accredits college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The partnership program allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree […]

Auto show set for Labor Day weekend

Hilltop Community Resources has scheduled an auto show for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at Canyon View Park in Grand Junction. The Western Colorado Classic will feature classic automobiles, muscle cars, trucks and specialty vehicles displayed in 33 classes. Awards will be presented to the top cars in seven categories. […]

Baker’s Boutique plans grand opening

A grand opening celebration has been scheduled for Aug. 17 at the Baker’s Boutique, a new Grand Junction business offering cake decorating and candy making supplies, classes and cupcakes. The celebration is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the business, located at 2478 Patterson  Road, Suite 19. The event will include demonstrations, giveaways […]

Grand valley art tour set for Oct. 5 and 12

A tour showcasing Grand Valley artists and their studios has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 and 12. Art Space and Open Studios organizes the annual Open Studios Tour, which this year will feature more than 60 artists working in a range of media. The tour is free and open to […]

Delta business schedules appreciation event

Sisson’s Feed & Ranch in Delta has scheduled a customer appreciation event offering discounts, refreshments and drawings for gift cards. The Purina Check-R-Board Days event is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 at the business, located at 405 W. Fifth St. Promotions will include a 10 percent discount on feed and a […]

Hardware store replaces stolen decorations

Ace Hardware has donated more than $5,000 worth of Christmas decorations to the Latimer House emergency shelter in Grand Junction to replace decorations stolen from a storage shed in April. “This gift epitomizes what Christmas is all about — the spirit of giving. With this generous gift of Christmas decorations, we’ll be able to make […]

Store plans book-signing event

Crystal Books and Gifts in Grand Junction will host a book-signing event with local author and speaker Jack Schlatter. The event is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at the store, located at 439 Main St. Schlatter will sign copies of his book “Gifts by the Side of the Road.” For more information, […]

Plastic surgery practice to host benefit fashion show

Canyon Creek Plastic Surgery in Fruita will host a benefit fashion show to raise money for a program assisting cancer survivors. “I’m honored and excited to be part of the Survive Fashion Show,” said Dr. Rebecca Glasser, a plastic surgeon who runs Canyon Creek Plastic Surgery. “This event speaks directly to what I care about […]