A weekly farmers’ market returns to downtown Grand Junction for a 10th season. The ANB Bank Farmers’ Market is set for 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays June 14 through Sept. 20 along Main Street between Third and Seventh streets. The farmers’ market features produce as well as others wares from a total of more than […]
Five nonprofit organizations in Grand Junction were among the Colorado groups receiving grants from the Union Pacific Foundation. Colorado Discover Ability, Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, Strong Families Safe Kids, the Tree House Center for Trouble Youth and United of Mesa County were among the recipients of a total of $150,000 awarded to […]
SunShine Painting in Grand Junction donated a total of 160 hours of labor to complete interior painting projects for the latest recipients of an annual “Paint it Forward” philanthropic effort. SunShine Painting completed work for the Center for Independence, Tree House, House and Parenting Place as well as in private homes. SunShine Painting has provided […]
A free presentation on caring for aging loved ones is scheduled for 10 a.m. June 16 at the Fruita Community Center. Michele Snider, director of the Oaks, will lead the presentation at the center, located at 324 N. Coulson St. Snider will discuss the various issues families face in caring for seniors, what assisted-living facilities […]
A Grand Junction general contractor has earned national recognition from a supplier of metal buildings and roofing systems. Merritt & Associates received an Excellence in Design Award from American Buildings Company. Merritt & Associates received the award in the commercial category of a competition for its work on a building for Abbey Carpet & Floor […]
Two companies have qualified to compete in a statewide competition by virtue of their top finishes in a business plan contest conducted as part of a course at the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction. Remote Power Management Systems, owned by Rick and Terri Benson, placed first. The Kitchen Table, owned by Annie Arnoldy, finished […]
St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction has earned top grades for patient safety from a national organization that evaluates hospitals. St. Mary’s received an A Hospital Safety Score from the Leapfrog Group, an organization of employers and other large purchasers of health care benefits. “In addition to receiving excellent care, everyone deserves to feel safe […]
Applications will be accepted through July 31 for the next class of participants in a leadership program for the Colorado agricultural industry. The 18-month program is open to farmers, ranchers and individuals working in related businesses and organizations. The program includes monthly seminars in addition to 10 days of national travel seminars and a 10-day […]
An annual benefit event offering a self-guided tour of Grand Valley gardens is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 and 3. The tour will feature a total of seven private and commercial gardens in Palisade as well as musical and artistic entertainment. Master gardeners will be available at each venue to answer […]
Two events have been scheduled to raise money for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County. A benefit billed as a doggie extravaganza is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 at Long Family Memorial Park at 3117 F Road in Grand Junction. The event will include a dog show as well as […]