An annual benefit chili cookoff raised $7,500 for efforts supporting Grand Valley women with breast cancer. The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Cups for a Cure and joined with the Copper Club Brewing Company in Fruita and Timberline Bank in Grand Junction in presenting the event. Allie Daniel, owner of the Happy Trails […]
Rottman Eye Care in Grand Junction joined with Vision Health International to host a free clinic. Team members and volunteers cared for more than 200 patients in one day, providing exams as well as prescription glasses, reading glasses and sunglasses. “Rottman Eye Care is improving lives through vision beyond clinic walls,” said Dr. Randy Rottman, […]
The Montrose Black Canyon National Park KOA Journey Campground has once again received the Kampgrounds of America President’s Award for quality operations and customer service. “Our campground owners and their employees work tirelessly to ensure every guest has a truly exceptional camping experience. It’s a pleasure to recognize their dedication,” said Toby O’Rourke, president and […]
Entries will be accepted through Nov. 30 in a competition to develop commemorative license plate designs for the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood. Divisions are open to entrants under 13 and those 13 and older. Up to 10 finalists will be selected in each division with a public vote among the top three designs. Winners […]
Pinnacol Assurance once again has been named an honoree of the Civic 50 Colorado program. CSR Solutions of Colorado and Points of Light conduct the program to showcase corporate citizenship and how companies can help their communities. A workers’ compensation insurer, Pinnacol Assurance has received the award four straight years. “We are honored our civic […]
Alpine Bank will further expand its operations in Colorado with the opening of a branch in Fort Collins. “As a longstanding Colorado bank, we’re excited to now have a presence in northern Colorado,” said Matt Teeters, regional president of Alpine Bank. “Fort Collins is a dynamic community, and we look forward to meeting and serving […]
Grand Valley Power based in Grand Junction will accept applications through Jan. 9 from students interested in participating in upcoming events. Grand Valley Power will sponsor three high school juniors or seniors to attend either the youth tour set for June 12 to 18 in Washington, D.C. or cooperative youth leadership camp set for July […]
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15 for Pinnacol Foundation scholarships. The foundation awards scholarships to children of parents who were injured or killed in work-related accidents in Colorado. Scholarships are available to applicants age 16 to 25. Funds may be used for four-year or two-year colleges as well trade programs. The average award is […]
Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope based in Grand Junction offers holiday food items for mobile pantries and its hunger relief partners across the region. “Anyone can experience hunger, and we are here to help during these challenging times,” said Sue Ellen Rodwick, director of Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope. Those looking […]
Mesa County Libraries has once again joined with Grand Valley Catholic Outreach to help families in need during the holidays. Through Dec. 5, “giving trees” decorated with gift requests from underprivileged Mesa County residents of all ages will be set up at the central library in Grand Junction as well as branch libraries in Clifton, […]