The Express Employment Professionals staffing service in Grand Junction has scheduled a day-long seminar addressing human resource management issues. The event will feature Jack Smalley, director of HR learning and development for Express Employment Professionals. “This will be Jack’s third trip to Grand Junction, and each year we receive excellent feedback on the real world […]
A new solar energy system is expected to generate enough electricity to meet power demands at the Town of Palisade water treatment plant. The 78-kilowatt photovoltaic system should generate 100 percent of the current kilowatt hour consumption at the plant. Sunsense Solar based in Carbondale provided technical design services for the system and also assisted […]
Applications will be accepted through Aug. 2 to fill vacancies on five Mesa County boards. Volunteers are sought to serve on the Agricultural Advisory Panel, Board of Adjustment, Emergency Medical Services Council, Mesa County Library District Board of Trustees and Mesa County Planning Commission. The length of terms vary with the boards and range from […]
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 […]
Crystal Books and Gifts in downtown Grand Junction has scheduled an event with Australian author BelindaGrace. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27 at the store, located at 439 Main Street. The event is part of a United States tour for BelindaGrace. BelindaGrace is the author of “You Are Clairvoyant,” […]
Donations of new as well as clean and gently used clothing and shoes will be accepted through July 28 for the latest clothing giveaway organized by the City of Grand Junction Employees’ Association. Donation containers are located on the west side of the Lincoln Park Barn near 12th Street and Gunnison Avenue as well as […]
A series of free presentations will run through September in Fruita, offering information about chronic pain relief. Family Health West and the Fruita Community Center will host the presentations, set for 6 p.m. July 30, Aug. 20 and 27 and again Sept. 24 at the center, 324 N. Coulson Ave. “The presenting doctors are experts […]
Peach Street Distillers in Palisade will host an event featuring award-winning author Edward Cozza. The event is set for 5 to 7 p.m. July 25 at the distillery, located at 144 S. Kluge Ave., Building 2. Tickets sell for $35, which includes a personalized hardbound copy of Cozza’s book, “Nowhere Yet” and a cocktail. For […]
FluffiLuff Gift Co., a Grand Junction manufacturer of spiritual gift products, won the best of show award at the International New Age Trade Show in Denver. One of more than 150 vendors displaying gifts at the event, FluffiLuff was recognized for displaying the best new product in its botanical blessing bottles and for marketing efforts […]
Enstrom Candies has expanded the line of toffees it sells on a wholesale basis, offering three new varieties in retail-friendly packaging. “Enstrom’s wholesale presence has been steadily increasing since 2011, but this is the first time we have designed products and packaging specifically for this market,” said Doug Simons, president of the Grand Junction company. […]