The Men’s Wearhouse in Grand Junction has joined in a national effort to provide business attire to disadvantaged workers looking for work. The Center for Independence in Grand Junction, an agency that helps people with disabilities to live independently, will distribute gently used clothing and accessories collected during the fifth annual National Suite Drive. “We […]
The Denver Broncos Country Caravan is scheduled to stop in Grand Junction July 12 as part of a partnership with Rocky Mountain Health Plans to promote wellness. The free event is set for 5 to 7 p.m. at Stocker Stadium near Seventh Street and North Avenue. Participants will have an opportunity to meet Denver Broncos […]
Grand Valley Power has implemented new outage restoration procedures in response to drought conditions that have increased the risk of wildfires. In the event of an outage, Grand Valley Power crews will inspect the entire section of an affected power line before restoring power to reduce the possibility electrical sparks could ignite a wildfire. Moreover, […]
A Mesa County firm has donated tickets to send participants in a youth camp to Grand Junction Rockies baseball games. “When I remember great times I had as a kid, going to ballgames every summer with my dad really stands out. We want Grand Junction kids to get the same chance to enjoy pro ball […]
Two Grand Junction book stores have scheduled book signing events with authors. Crystal Books and Gifts plans a book signing event from 5 to 8 p.m. June 28 at the store at 439 Main St. The event will feature Sherry Ficklin, the author of young adult and paranormal novels, including the “Gods of Fate” and […]
The Fruita Farmers’ Market is scheduled to resume June 30 with more than 30 vendors and artisans selling fresh produce and a variety of other wares. The weekly market is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 22 at the Civic Center Park, located at 325 E. Aspen Ave. The musical duo […]
A benefit concert scheduled at a Palisade winery will raise money for a Grand Valley animal shelter. The Wine and Whiskers Concert is set for 7:30 p.m. June 30 at Grande River Vineyards, located at 787 N. Elbert near Interstate Highway 70 Exit 42. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets sell for $15 in […]
The Grand Junction Rockies and Grand Junction Subaru, a sponsor of the minor league baseball team, are looking for applicants age 15 and older who want to become bat boys and bat girls. Applications are due July 14. Applications and information are available online at the Web site at www.gjrockiesbatboy.com. The winner will be announced […]
Enstrom Candies in Grand Junction will resume its “I Pledge” ice cream promotion in July, joining in a nationwide effort to encourage patriotism among school age children. From 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays through July, children ages 12 and under who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance from memory will receive a free ice cream […]
A Grand Junction truck driving school that’s trained more than 200 students — and counting — is now in its seventh year in business. LeRoy and Patty Arguello launched 5 Star CDL Academy in part as a way to keep busy in retirement. The operation quickly grew from one truck to three even as enrollment […]