Submissions will be accepted through 5 p.m. March 1 for an annual competition intended to support young artists in the Grand Junction area. The theme for the 10th annual Art Beat contest is “Fresh Eyes.” Youth may enter drawings, essays, lyrics, photographs, poems, short stories or other art forms that describe or portray an event […]
Applications will be accepted through March 14 for the summer program at the Western Colorado Law Enforcement Academy in Montrose. The summer session is the only one offered in Western Colorado and provides students an opportunity to prepare for law enforcement careers. Students must be 21 or older by the time they graduate. “In 16 […]
West Star Aviation has joined with Grand Junction High School students on a project to design and build solar charging stations. The effort is the latest environmental sustainability project for West Star Aviation, a gold member of the Colorado Green Business Network. West Star Aviation selected a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class at […]
An annual home improvement and remodeling show will soon return to its previous venue. The Home Builders Association of Western Colorado has scheduled its Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo for March 24 to 26 at the Grand Junction Convention Center, located at 159 Main St. The expo will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its annual banquet for 6 to 11:30 p.m. March 3 at the Grand Junction Convention Center. The banquet serves as an opportunity to celebrate chamber accomplishments, network and raise funds. The event will include dinner, the presentation of annual business and citizen of the year awards […]
An upcoming women’s conference will offer information about professional and personal development. The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business group has scheduled the conference for 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 9 in the Colorado Mesa University Center ballroom, 1455 N. 12th St. in Grand Junction. Timberline Bank will serve as the title […]
A small business advocacy group urges its members and other small business owners to comply with new obligations in Colorado. They include those imposed under the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) and SecureSavings retirement programs. “Almost half our members process their own payroll — when they get the time, which is becoming scarcer because […]
Dango & Co. has scheduled a private dinner at the Redlands Community Center in Grand Junction. The dinner is set to begin at 5 p.m. Feb. 10 at the center, located at 2463 Broadway. The event will include a six-course meal featuring locally sourced ingredients and creative foods inspired by childhood memories. Vegan substitutions are […]
The Colorado Department of Transportation is surveying Bustang passengers to assess the feasibility of expanding bus services, including services along Interstate Highway 70 between Grand Junction and Denver. “Demand for additional trips has spiked, and we are conducting an on-board questionnaire to determine the best expansion options to facilitate the needs of Bustang riders. Feedback […]
The Baker’s Boutique in Grand Junction has joined with title sponsor Vectra Bank and other business partners in the annual Gifts from the Heart Valentine’s Day fund-raiser for MarillacHealth. Boxes of four handcrafted cupcakes — each with different flavors, frostings and toppings — are available for $20. Purchases will benefit the mission of MarillacHealth to […]