Staff from Lybrook Dental Center in Fruita will once again join in a national observance promoting good dental hygiene habits in children. Staff are scheduled to visit second grade students at Appleton, Rimrock and Shelledy elementary schools in Fruita on March 1 as part of the American Dental Association National Children’s Oral Health Month. “We […]
Alpine Bank will be the presenting sponsor and Remy Cointreau the title sponsor of Edesia, an annual benefit event pairing gourmet foods with wines and spirits. Edesia is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. March 24 at the Wine Country Inn in Palisade. “Alpine Bank’s solid institutional position and philanthropy are well known in our […]
Two organizations have found a unique venue in which to promote tourism and economic development in Mesa County: a gigantic electronic billboard located near Times Square in New York City. The Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau and Grand Junction Economic Partnership joined in the project. The billboard, which measures 26 feet wide by 20 […]
Tickets soon will be available for Edesia, an annual culinary event that serves as a fund-raiser for the Marillac Clinic. The event is set for 1 to 5 p.m. March 24 at the Wine Country Inn, 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. Named for the Roman god of food and wine, Edesia will feature gourmet […]
Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates and Family Health West have scheduled a run to be held in conjunction with a health expo in Fruita. The Sweet Heart Run is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 9 starting at the Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St. The event will include a 5-kilometer run and walk and 10-K […]
Field of View, a Colorado-based retailer of hunting and tactical gear, has launched an online store. The website at www.BallasticAdvantageOptics.com offers nearly 400 accessories, including binoculars, night vision optics, rifle scopes and spotting scopes. The site features such brands as Burris, Bushnell and Leupold. “The new site offers countless brands of hunting and tactical gear […]
A painting by a Grand Junction artist depicting a bicycle, a basket filled with wine bottles and glasses and a Grand Valley backdrop has been selected as the commemorative artwork for upcoming Colorado Winefest events. The Judy Rogan painting, titled “Tipsy Trails,” was selected during a reception at the Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade. The […]
A grand opening event is set for Feb. 9 to celebrate the opening of a FirstLight HomeCare operation in Grand Junction. The event is set for 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Mesa View independent living facility located at 601 Horizon Place. FirstLight HomeCare provides customized nonmedical services to seniors and people with […]
Alpine Bank will celebrate 40 years in business throughout 2013 with giveways and continued donations to the Western Colorado communities the bank serves. A contest dubbed the Backyard Treasure Giveway will award 20, two-night Colorado excursions. Entries will be accepted through 2 p.m. March 29 for weekly drawings that determine winners. Entries may be submitted […]
Grand Junction is among the Colorado markets under consideration as part of an expanding franchise operation for a Texas-based information technology company. CMIT Solutions also is considering franchises in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins, according to a news release from the company. “We’re at a point in our company’s evolution where we are sailing past […]