Weekly Planner, Feb. 12, 2012

By Staff
Saturday, February 11, 2012

Sunday, Feb. 12

Vestafjell Lodge, Sons of Norway, 2 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 3133 F Road, celebrating “Morsdag,” Norwegian Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day with a dessert and goodies auction, take a homemade item for the auction, and a special treat for your “Sweetie,” plus a dish to share for the potluck meal, guests welcome, 245-5649, 242-3396, http://www.vestafjelllodge.org.

Community Cat Care, 6 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, lower level conference room Community Hospital, 2021 N. 12th St., new volunteers always welcome, 243-9098.

Black Canyon Audubon Society Raptor Field Trip, Paonia/Hotchkiss/Crawford field trip Sunday, 310-5117; Montrose Raptor field trip Saturday, 249-8055, donation of $5 requested to help fund the Ridgway bird banding station.

One Book, One Mesa County events, movie series, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Sunday, Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 530 Grand Ave.; discussion, 1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Clifton Branch, 590 32 Road, Clifton; discussion 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Palisade Branch, 119 W. Third St., Palisade, 243-4442.

Western Colorado Atheists and Freethinkers, Mesa Mall Community Room, 2424 U.S. Highway 6&50, 3 p.m. first Sunday of each month, 216-9842.

Colorado Reform Party, 1 p.m. Second Sunday of each month, 434-0361.

The Adrian Empire, 10 a.m. second Sunday of each month, Red Rock Archery, 3193 Hall Ave,  314-2627, 260-4634.

The Organic Gardening group, 2 p.m., second Sunday of each month, Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Library, 641 Struthers Ave., new and seasoned gardeners discuss organic gardening, 255-0417.

Monday, Feb. 13

Delta Fine Arts, 2 p.m., Appleshed in Cedaredge, Carol Ann Rasmussen will demonstrate her use of alcohol inks at 3 p.m., 856-4999.

Grand Valley Porcelain Artists, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., second Monday of each month, Grand Valley National Bank, 570 25 Road, 242-2797.

Women’s meeting, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, The Salvation Army, 1235 N. Fourth St., 242-7513.

Hip, knee and shoulder pain seminar, 11 a.m.–noon, St. Mary’s Hospital, fifth floor, Saccomanno Education Center, register 298-2380.

Mesa County Republican Women, social 11:30 a.m., meeting noon, Two Rivers Convention Center, County Clerk Sheila Reiner will speak on why elections are important and what can be done to help elect Republicans in this campaign season, lunch $15, reservations 874-8664, http://www.mesacountyrepwomen.com.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m. second Monday of each month, First United Methodist Church, 522 White Ave., 242-9593.

Colorado Desert Herb Society, 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month, Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House, 641 Struthers Ave., 242-4840.

Blue Dots Rod and Custom Car Club, 7 p.m. second Monday of each month, 434-9377.

 

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Caregiver Connections, five-week caregivers support group, 2–3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 14-March 10, Miller Homestead, 3090 N. 12th St., open to all caregivers, 260-8931.

Grand Valley Blue Star Mothers, business meeting, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, http://www.gvbluestarmothers.org.

Grand Junction Miniature Club, 7-9:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, 241-4612.

Grand Junction Modeleers RC Club, 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, 434-7563, 256-9964.

Grandparent (or other kin) parenting again support group, second Tuesday of each month, 260-1804, 858-8992.

Grand Valley Landlord’s Association, 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Dragon Treasure Chinese Restaurant, 402 Jurassic Ave., Fruita, 245-3494.

The Grand Mesa Nordic Council, second Tuesday of each month, 434-9753, 874-8318.

Mesa Lodge 58 I.O.O.F., 3 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 3002 Interstate 70 Business Loop, No. 1, 523-4355, 523-0379.

 

Wednesday, Feb. 15

International Association of Administrative Professionals Bookcliff Chapter, 5:30–7:30 p.m., IntelliTec College, 722 Horizon Drive, “Microsoft Tips and Tricks,” presented by Josh Trumball of IntelliTec College, http://www.iaap-bookcliff.org/IAAPHQ/Bookcliff/MeetingsEvents, 639-0838.

Real Estate Investors Network of Western Colorado, monthly meeting, 6–8 p.m., Masonic Center, 2400 Consistory Court, speaker Mesa County Public Trustee Paul Brown, on foreclosures in the local housing market in 2011 and what to expect in 2012, 433-4312, http://www.meetup.com/REIN-WesCO-org/events/49323612/.

The Mystery Book Club, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, discuss “The Angel of Darkness,” by Caleb Carr, 243-5113.

Mesa County Executive Fair Board, 7 a.m. third Wednesday of each month, Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, 255-7100.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers’ Support Group, 4 p.m. third Wednesday each month, Colorado State Veterans Home, 851 E. Fifth St., Rifle, 256-1274.

Grand Junction Geological Society, joint meeting with the Colorado Mesa Geology Club, 7:30 p.m., Saccomanno Lecture Hall, Wubben Science Building, CMU campus, Andres Aslan, with CMU, will speak on “Post-Laramide Uplift of the Rocky Mountains and the Colorado Plateau, 242-9062.

Chipeta Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society, 7 p.m., Montrose United Methodist Church, 19 S. Park Ave., “Chacos’s Northern Prodigies,” presented by Paul F. Reed, preservation archaeologist and Chaco Scholar, Salmon Ruins Museum in New Mexico, 249-6250.

 

Thursday, Feb. 16

Oral History Project, noon, Whitman Educational Center, 248 S. Fourth St., Jim Wetzel will speak on his book about a murder on Grand Mesa, 242-0971.

Mesa County Safety Council Safety Fair, geared mainly toward kids in second through fourth grades, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Mesa Mall, 243-9392, 712-0829, http://www.mesacountysafetycouncil.org.

Brush and Palette Club, 1 p.m., The Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St., Penny Creasy will discuss the process of jurying and judging.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers’ Support Group, 11 a.m. third Thursday each month, Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St., in the Senior Room, 256-1274.

PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) support group, 7 p.m. third Thursday of each month, First Congregational Church, 1425 N. Fifth St., families and friends of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual or transgender persons welcome, P.O. Box 4904, Grand Junction 81502.

Moose Lodge 270, 7:30 p.m. first and third Thursday of each month, Moose Lodge, 567 25 1/2 Road, 7:30 p.m. 242-4754.

Grief Share, Christian focus on grief and loss of a loved one, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Parish Nurse Community Outreach Center, 1138-A Hill Ave., 242-2015.

Altrusa International Inc. of Grand Junction, 6:30-7:45 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Grand Junction City Hall, 250 N. Fifth St., 241-7175.

 

Friday, Feb. 17

NOOK Club: 1st Edition and Simple Touch, 6–8 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2451 Patterson Road, 243-5113.

Western Slope VFCW retirees, 1 p.m. third Friday of each month, Starvin Arvin’s, 752 Horizon Drive, 243-1934, 858-4569.

Mesa County Coffee, 8–9:30 a.m., The Feed Lot, 456 Kokopelli Blvd., Fruita, with County Commissioner Janet Rowland, Assessor Barbara Brewer, Clerk and Recorder Sheila Reiner, District Attorney Pete Hautzinger, County Administrator Chantal Unfug and Road and Bridge Supervisor Eric Bruton, 244-1640.

Western Colorado Heart-Health Conference, 6:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Saturday, Victory Life Church. 2066 U.S. Highway 6&50, includes the third annual Western Colorado Health Professionals Forum, keynote speakers, 424-0161, 433-8084.

Stroke Support Group, 1 p.m. third Friday of each month, St. Mary’s Hospital Life Center, 1100 Patterson Road, Grand Mesa Room, 298-1929.

Reformers Unanimous International, faith-based addiction program, 7 p.m. Fridays, 1600 Ute Ave., 985-0350.

 

Saturday, Feb. 18

Vegetarian Society of Colorado’s vegan potluck, gather 5:30 p.m., eat 6 p.m., Community at Lakeside, 3150 Lakeside Drive, theme is “Specific Acts of Kindness — Eat Vegan Potluck,” take a vegan dish, free of animal products to serve eight, the recipe with all ingredients listed, your own place setting and beverage, recipe ideas at http://www.vegweb.com, 255-0417.

Daughters of the American Revolution, noon, Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Road, Garry Brewer and Bill Buvinger will discuss the War of 1812, 242-7074.

Sweet Heart 5k/10k and Health Expo, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson, Fruita, free expo, register for the 5k/10k $20-$54, first 400 get a pair of Loki brand gloves, 858-0360, http://www.sweetheartrun.com.

Christian motorcycle riders group, third Saturday of each month, Golden Corral, 1100 Independent Ave., men and women welcome, 255-8113, 261-5627.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Mondays; noon Tuesdays; noon and 8 p.m. Thursdays; 9 a.m. Saturdays, Unity Church, 3205 N. 12th St., in the basement, 263-4496.

Cars ‘n Coffee for auto enthusiasts, 8-10 a.m. Saturdays, Spoons Bistro and Bakery, 3090 N. 12th St., open to those interested all types of vehicles — classics, custom, sport, hot rods, etc., http://www.grandvalleyknights.com, 462-6762, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

River City Singles Breakfast Club, 10 a.m. Saturdays, 245-4995.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas annual card and games party, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 790 26 1/2 Road, Friendship Room, $7, light lunch, door prizes, 245-7158.