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Mesa County Calendar - FEBRUARY 2010 Editor's note: The Beacon is pleased to publish PSAs for non-profit groups. Please send them by e-mail to: jessica@pendantpublishing.com and include the time, date, location of the event and a contact phone number that we can publish. Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month prior to your event. Events without phone numbers will not be published. Information may also be FAXed to 1-800-536-7516. We reserve the right to edit PSAs. Compiled by Melanie Culver
February 1-3
Early Blood Draw Appointments
The Grand Valley Health Fair will offer early blood draws for low-cost blood chemistry screening 7 a.m.-noon, February 15-19. Appointments are mandatory for early blood draws, and may be made Feb. 1-3 while appointments last. Call 683-6636 or register online at www.mesahealth.org. Test results will be mailed in time for the Grand Valley Health Fair in March.
February 6
Page Peddlers
Monthly meeting at Cups Coffee House, 3090 N. 12th St., 9-11 a.m. Call 240-1345 for more information.
February 7
Free Day at Botanical Gardens
Enjoy free admission to the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 641 Struthers Ave., the first Sunday of the month. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 245-9030 for details.
February 8
Mesa County Council on Aging
Hear what is happening in the community for seniors, the meeting takes place at 1:30 p.m., The Grey Gourmet, 551 Chipeta. The council meets the second Monday of the month. Call Don at 243-7408 for more information.
February 8
Taste of the Grand Valley
Enjoy dozens of tasty tidbits at this popular annual food festival featuring regional and local restaurants, hotels, catering companies, food and beverage products, and grocers. Hours: 4-8 p.m. at Two Rivers Convention Center. Visit www.unitedwaymesacounty.org for more information
February 11
Five Wishes Seminar
The Rocky Mountain Health Plans Foundation is administering Five Wishes, a lecture about Advance Medical Directives. Presented by Bruce Richards, M.D., the program is free to the public with the intent to educate citizens on how to create a legal document that informs their loved ones and health care providers of their wishes for end-of-life care.
From 12 p.m.-1 p.m. at Hospice & Palliative Care. Call 244-7970.
February 12
Writers’ Cooperative Award Ceremony
Meet fellow writers at this annual event, 2 p.m., Redlands Community Center. James Bishop Jr., a nationally known author from Sedona, Arizona, is the speaker. Seating is limited. So please RSVP by calling 241-9178.
February 13
Good Sam RV Club
Two River Sam’s chapter meeting,
1 p.m. For venue, call 523-5625.
February 21
Worst Day of the Year Bicycle Ride
Beat cabin fever with a 10-mile bicycle ride, regardless of the weather, followed by a big giant eat at Dos Hombres on the Redlands, awards and entertainment, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The ride follows the River Front bike path, starting at the restaurant parking lot. The $25 fee includes participation in the ride, the meal and drink from Dos Hombres, rest stops with refreshments and tech support. Register at the event; at Grand Junction Parks and Recreation, 1340 Gunnison Ave.; or call 254-FUNN. Proceeds Benefit Local Community Cycling. Call 245-7939.
February 24
The GEHM Nellie Bechtel Project
Geriatric Education & Health
Maintenance Free Consultation
Providing medication management information, health education, & health care referral resource guidance by Geriatric Care Managers. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Nellie Bechtel Clubhouse. Call Bonnie Kavanagh at 640-8460 for info.
February 27
Stayin’ Alive
Dig out your bell bottoms and leisure suits (platforms optional) and join the Fruita Chamber of Commerce for a disco inferno, 6 p.m.-midnight, Two Rivers Plaza. Tickets for this annual dinner, awards show and auction are $55 per person. E-mail shauna@fruitachamber.org for more information.
Western Slope Non-smoking Singles
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