The Western Colorado Trades and Labor Assembly will join with Colorado WINS, the International Brotherhood of Electricians, IBEW Local 111, CEA and Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment to sponsor a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Grand Junction. The CDHPE vaccine bus will offer free vaccinations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 19 […]
Pinnacol Assurance offers an online video designed to help employees working remotely set up ergonomic home offices and reduce the risk of injuries. The instructional video demonstrates how employees can adjust their chairs and workstation components. It addresses chair features and adjustments, workstation setup and positioning and desk organization. “Employers with remote employees should be […]
The Roice-Hurst Humane Society has joined in a nationwide campaign promoting the adoption of shelter pets. The Clear the Shelters event is usually held one weekend, but has been extended to a month to accommodate COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. In addition, a one-day adoption event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at […]
Businesses and organizations can join in the fall edition of an event encouraging Mesa County residents to bicycle not only for transportation, but also fun and fitness. Grand Valley Bike Month in September will include a challenge in which businesses and organizations try bike commuting anytime during the week of Sept. 19 and 25. Participants […]
The Palisade Art Festival, an event featuring artists from around the country displaying a variety of work, is scheduled for Sept. 25 and 26. The free festival is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Veteran’s Memorial Park on West Eighth Street. Participating artists will display works in 13 fine art categories […]
The Grand Junction Brush and Palette Club has scheduled its 74th annual fine art show. The show is set for Oct. 1 to Nov. 5 at the Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St. An opening reception and awards ceremony is set for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1. The show is open to the public and will […]
The Western Colorado Trades and Labor Assembly will join with Colorado WINS, the International Brotherhood of Electricians, IBEW Local 111, and Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment to sponsor a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Grand Junction. The CDHPE vaccine bus will offer free vaccinations from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 28 and 29 […]
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Western Colorado Health Care System has received the highest star rating for its Community Living Center in Grand Junction. The rating is measured against private nursing homes through comparative data and methods from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The Community Living Center has received the highest star […]
The Counseling & Education Center in Grand Junction has scheduled its annual course on resilience. “This course is geared towards people who are taking care of other people, animals or the environment and whose work puts them at risk of compassion fatigue, which can lead to traumatic stress,” said Hali Nurnberg, executive director of the […]
A senior expo will offer information from businesses and agencies offering a range of services. The BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair also will offer food and entertainment, prizes and a ceremony honoring volunteers. The Beacon Senior News has scheduled the free event for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Grand Junction Convention […]