Vega State Park opens for camping
COLLBRAN — Vega State Park is open for boating and camping. Early Settlers and Oak Point campgrounds are open with potable water. Aspen Grove campground is open for day use only. The services building and dump station are expected to be open between May 12-16.
For information, visit www.parks.state.co.us or call 487-3407.
Lemonade benefits cancer research
Tacia Shafer and Tangi Cook will host Alex’s Lemonade Stand to benefit childhood cancer research from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8 at Sam’s Club, 1040 Independent Ave.
For information, visit www.alexslemonade.org or call 216-9304.
Iverson graduates in Billings, Mont.
Melissa M. Iverson graduated May 3 from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont. Actor Cliff Robertson was the keynote speaker.
Photo frame project planned for kids
Highline State Park will open May 10. A photo frame project for children is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Take a frame to decorate for Mother’s Day with natural items found in the park. All visitors are required to purchase an annual Colorado State Parks pass or to purchase a daily pass for $6.
For informaiton, visit www.parks.state.co.us.
5 private gardens will be on display
The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Colorado State University Extension have scheduled a Grand Valley Garden Tour May 31 through June 1. Five private gardens will be featured. The self-guided tour will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Master gardeners will be available to answer questions.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on tour day. For information, call 245-9030.
Smith endorses Doody for county
Former state Rep. Matt Smith of Grand Junction is endorsing Grand Junction City Councilman Jim Doody for Mesa County Commission.
Smith made his announcement this week while helping collect petition signatures for Doody, who needs 2,734 certified signatures by May 29 for his name to be placed on the Aug. 12 Republican primary ballot for the District 1 commissioner seat. Incumbent commissioner Craig Meis was placed on the ballot at the Republican’s county convention in February.
Smith said he supports Doody because of Doody’s stance on natural resources, his support of the Vietnam War Memorial in Fruita and his communication skills.
