These are Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction’s Students of the Month for February. Pictured from left to right: Shane Sarnac, Palisade High School; Isaac Sikes, Central High School; Stephanie Wahlers, Grand Junction High School; and Sabreena Carruth, Fruita Monument High School.

Sharon Jungert sent in this photo of a northern saw-whet owl taken on East Orchard Mesa. “This grumpy fledgling owl is looking out of the nest box.

Joe Watt took this photo of a blue heron on the grounds of the Atrium Retirement Community.

These individuals received Altrusa Tech Awards on Feb. 21. In the top row from left are Eileen Wong and Preston Turner from Western Colorado Community College and Casey Martin and Brittanie Bikki from R-5 High School.

At the Grand Junction Gem and Mineral Club’s Feb. 28 meeting, Bill Hood introduced the club’s three scholarship recipients for 2013. The Recipients are Marisa Boraas, Alex Asay and Anna Dunn and each received $500.

Janine and Kirk Rider dance at High Desert Opera’s 2013 Sweetheart Gala at Bookcliff Country Club on Feb. 9. Hot Tub Jazz provided the music for the event. Marnie Benson with High Desert Opera sent in these photos.

Larry and Winona Beckner dance at the Sweetheart Gala.

These are the members of the gala committee for High Desert Opera’s Sweetheart Gala. Pictured from left are Maureen Bloemsma, Cheryl Stearns, Marnie Benson and Tarasina Compagni.

Ken and Sandy Nelson sent in this photo of their grandchildren — Lily and Margaret Nelson, Alaina Spirek and Hayden Meek — at the Ice Skating Inc., 1130 N. Third St., in January.

The Junior Service League of Grand Junction made baskets at Woven Designs during a new member recruitment event on Feb. 28. Pictured are Peggy Wilson, Lainey Beyhan, Amy Deschamp, Rebecca Watkins, Lori Ellis, Kati Mathis, Nicholle Justus, Brooke Wegener, Eden Martin and Janice Fitzgibbons. Learn about the group at jslgj.com.

Kalinda Theobold, left, and Levi Meyer sing “How Beautifully Blue the Sky” during the recent production of “The Pirates of Penzance” at Colorado Mesa University. Kalinda is a senior and Levi is a junior. This photo was sent in by Kalinda’s father, Reford Theobold.

The veterans from the Colorado State Veterans Home in Rifle “had a Swingin’ Good Time with the Symphony of the Valley” on Feb. 22. Pictured here are volunteer Candyce Lowery dancing with veteran Lannie Dix. Angelina Roles took this photo.

Deana Jacoby snapped this photo of veterans George Vucovich and Malm Christensen. Angelina Roles, marketing director for the Colorado State Veterans Home, is at center.

The Fruita Wildcats Girls’ Basketball Club for seventh-and eighth-graders won the City of Delta 2013 Tournament on March 2–3. The team is coached by Lori Synder. Pictured in the top row are Riley Snyder, Alyssa Maraschin and Nichole Hunter. In the bottom row are Elly Walters, MacKenzie Wells, Sarah Kieffer and Judi Woomer.

Big O Tires of Grand Junction recently was recognized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for its support of military service members and their families. Pictured from left are: Kevin Brooks, Big O Tires chief executive officer; Gerome Bernal, general manager; and Dave Popham, ESGR volunteer.

Dale Taylor, 6, and his dog Silas watch TV in this photo send in by Dale’s parents, Rodd and Amy Taylor.

Kurt Neuswanger took this photo of Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River near Page, Ariz., at sunrise on Oct. 6. “The overlook is 1,000 feet above the river, about 4 miles below Glen Canyon Dam, and a few miles above the official start of the Grand Canyon,” Neuswanger wrote with his photo submission. This photo was “stitched together from 25 frames at 35mm focal length, f4.5 @ 1/10, with a Canon EOS Rebel T1i.”

Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Branch 244 at its February meeting honored FRA Auxiliary Unit 244 members for their support of the branch and national projects. Pictured from left are Joey Stafford, Mollie Park, Alice Kenner, Ida Johnson, Maggie Stafford, Doty Dillard and Carol Watkins. This photo was taken and submitted by Shipmate Chuck Watkins, FRA Branch 244 secretary/treasurer.

These Grand Junction Lions Club members and a couple kids got into the theme “Under the Big Top” for the club’s parade Feb. 16. Pictured from left are Brad McCloud, Kennan McCloud, Justin Hemmer and Maddox, Angela Wetzel and Jim Nickerson.

Mariah Woodbird took this photo of a low cloud over Palisade on Feb. 9.

Robin Lovelace, president of the Fruita Lionness Club, on Feb. 13 presented a check for $1,000 to Ture Nycom, director of the Fruita Community Center, for the center’s scholarship fund. “Mr. Nycom was overwhelmed with the size of the donation and said it would allow 50 children to attend Soccer Camp,” according to the email submission. Marylee Browen took this photo.

Jill Lesperance, left, a newly sworn Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), is pictured with 7th Judicial District Court Judge James W. Schum, center, and CASA Montrose County volunteer coordinator Alma Buis. CASA volunteers represent in the courtroom the interests of abused and neglected children.

Mark Berkley, second from right, was sworn in at the Hayden Colorado Police Department in February. “His family in Grand Junction are real proud of him. Papa Mark Berkley and brothers Jeremy and Boby send their best wishes,” the email submission said.

Sharon Bradshaw, who took this photo titled “Time to Hunt,” was named the Thunder Mountain Camera Club Photographer of the Year 2012 at the club’s annual banquet on Jan. 19. This is the second year in a row Bradshaw has received the award, known as the Hans Kunz Memorial and awarded to the photographer who scored the most points during bi-monthly competitions. “Time to Hunt” received the Roy Clark Memorial for Best Color Print and second place in Level 2 (Advanced) Color Print category. The Thunder Mountain Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at River of Life Alliance Church, 701 24 1/2 Road, and visitors are welcome.

“Taos Church” by Kathy Adolph was the first place winner in the Level 1 (Beginner) Color Projected Images category.

“Clouds Over Cold Shivers Point” by Jamie Zartman was awarded the Al Ligrani Memorial for Best Projected Image. It also placed second in the Level 1 (Beginner) Color Projected Images category.

“African Crane” by Sharon Bradshaw received the Ansel Adams Memorial for Best Black & White Print and first place in the Black and White Prints category.

“Moon at Sunset” by Ona Griffiths took first place in the Level 2 (Advanced Color Prints category.

“Bumblebee Flying” by Donna Fullerton took the first place in the Level 2 (Advanced) Color Projected Images category.

“Webinar” by Kyle Beaver was the first place winner in the Level 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) Color Prints category.

Fred Jones, second from left, was given the Citizen of the Year Award by the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction at the club’s annual Charter Dinner on Feb. 7. Jones was nominated for the award by Mary Gonzales and Joy Hudak, directors of the Riverside Education Center, for his volunteer efforts and commitment to the program and students. Pictured with Jones are LeAnn Zetmeier, left, governor-elect for the Kiwanis Rocky Mountain District; Pete Jouflas, second from right, chairman of the Citizen of the Year Committee; and Beverly Troester, president of the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction.

Jeanie Thomas was honored with the BOBS Award at the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction’s Feb. 7 Charter Dinner. The BOBS Award recognizes the contributions of a club member. Thomas is the longtime pianist for the club.