Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will join with Folds of Honor to collect donations for scholarships of spouses and children of fallen and disabled military service members and first responders. Through Nov. 30, customers will have an option to round up their purchases in restaurants to the nearest dollar or contribute $1, $3, $5 or […]
Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County is among the nonprofit organizations across Colorado participating in a new program helping injured workers return to the workforce. Pinnacol Assurance, a workers’ compensation insurer in Colorado, launched the return to work program to offer injured workers light duty options while supporting local causes. “Even as injured workers ease […]
A free holiday event featuring entertainers and treats is scheduled to return to downtown Grand Junction. The Spirit of Christmas Walk is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9. More than 300 roving entertainers are expected to perform along Main Street and in downtown businesses — everyone from carolers to bluegrass pickers to jazz […]
A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled to celebrate the opening of the Kooler Garage Doors location in Grand Junction. The ceremony is set for 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at 554 25 Road, Unit 6. “Kooler Garage Doors has been rooted on the Western Slope, and we’re pumped to bring an elevated home service experience with […]
The Roice-Hurst Humane Society and AARP Colorado has scheduled an educational webinar titled “Planning for Your Pets.” The webinar is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 22 and will cover creating emergency kits for pets as well as the directives to include in estate planning to ensure caregivers have the information and resources they need. The […]
A kickoff event is planned as part of the Pink the Rink benefit hockey game in Grand Junction. The kickoff event is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Handlebar Tap House at 417 Monument Road No. 1. The Pink the Rink charity game between Colorado Mesa University and Northern Arizona University […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will observe Veterans Day with free meals for veterans and active military personnel. On Nov. 11, restaurants will give veterans and military personnel cards for a free Freddy’s original double combo meal. Cards may be redeemed through Nov 30. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers operates a total of more than […]
Alpine Banks of Colorado will pay quarterly cash dividends on Oct. 31. The bank announced plans to pay a dividend of 18 cents per class B nonvoting common share and $27 per class A voting common share. A $6.1 billion employee-owned organization headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Alpine Bank operates locations across Colorado and serves more […]
The Colorado Cannabis Business Office will accept applications through Nov. 17 for the second round of cannabis business grants. Funding is available to social equity licensed cannabis businesses in Colorado that have been awarded or are seeking a business license from the Marijuana Enforcement Division. Businesses may receive up to $50,000 in seed funding or […]
The School District 51 Foundation awarded another $2,900 in the latest round of Bloom Where You Are Planted grants. The foundation awarded 44 grants, including grants to the Fire FC Soccer Club, Little Warriors Wrestling and Outdoor Wilderness Lab. The fund was created by the family of the late Karl Bloom to provide financial assistance […]