A van operator with Mesa Systems based in Grand Junction is among the winners of monthly awards announced by United Van Lines. James Burbank was selected as a van operator of the month in the category for the Safe-Guard business segment. The Safe-Guard segment involves the transportation of electronics, trade show displays and high-value items […]
Donations will be accepted through Dec. 31 at the Barnes & Noble store in Grand Junction for a program to collect new books for children. The store has once again selected the Grand Valley Catholic Outreach Book-in-Hand program as the beneficiary of its new book drive. Customers can participate by purchasing new books for children […]
A sock drive will continue through the end of the year at a skin care and laser center in Grand Junction. Le MedSpa is collecting new socks for women and children in a drive dubbed “Sock It To Your Wrinkles.” For every three pair of socks donated, Le MedSpa will deduct $30 — up to […]
Family Health West has scheduled meetings of a new support group for widows and widowers at 3 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St. The meetings offer participants an opportunity to share memories as well as discuss challenges associated with losing a spouse, said […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction donated frozen turkeys and more than $4,000 worth of Albertson’s gift cards to the Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies to help that organization assist the less fortunate during the holidays. The donation was made in the names of medical providers on the hospital staff. “Feeding those in need […]
Entries will be accepted through Dec. 31 for an annual photography contest showcasing the agricultural industry in Colorado. The contest offers four categories for amateur photographers: agritourism, crops, livestock and people. Entries also will be accepted from professional photographers in a separate, open category. All photos must be taken during the 2012 calendar year. Entries […]
Participants in a Christmas toy drive under way at Major Mortgage in Grand Junction have a chance to win tickets to the 2013 Country Jam music festival. The toy drive will continue until 5 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Major Mortgage offices at 2474 Patterson Road. Donations will go to the Salvation Army, which in […]
Trading food and toys for plumbing services? A Grand Junction company continues a holiday tradition through December by allowing customers to pay their bills by donating food and toys. Donations will go to local food banks and the Toys for Tots program. Countryside Services will take $1 off its bill for plumbing and drain cleaning […]
Roman Family Chiropractic in Grand Junction will collect toys through Dec. 10 as part of its annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive. New and unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the offices located at 2584 Patterson Road, Suite D. Participants who donate toys will receive a gift certificate for a complimentary […]
Christmas trees are now available from a Boy Scout lot open at a new location in Grand Junction. Boy Scout Troop 303 sells douglas, grand and noble fir Christmas trees ranging from 4- to 12-feet high. The trees were freshly cut in Oregon just before shipment to Grand Junction. The lot is located at the […]