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2nd Tuesday | 10-11 a.m. | www.mesacountylibraries.org

Colorado Archaeological Society meets monthly. Call for location.

4th Wednesday | 4:30 p.m. | 970-250-7402

Colorado West Quilters’ Guild meets at First Christian Church, 1326 N. 1st St.

2nd Wednesday | 7 p.m. | 970-2452522

Commemorative Air Force, Rocky Mountain Wing honors military aviation at air shows and its museum at 780 Heritage Way, Gate 10. Call ahead to get in.

2nd Saturday | 10 a.m. | 970-2560693 | www.rmwcaf.org

Crafting Club meets at Clifton Library, 590 32 Road.

3rd Tuesday | 2-3 p.m. | 970-434-6936

Cribbage Lite plays at IHOP near Mesa Mall, 2420 Hwy 6 & 50. Tuesdays | 5:30 p.m. | 970-201-7823

Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Garfield Chapter, celebrates patriotism and champions education. Club meets monthly. 970-250-7401

Desert Vista Garden Club is open to all women. Call for location.

1st Wednesday | 1 p.m. | 303-6531941

Explorer’s Bible Study, open to all women, meets at Redlands Community Church, 2327 S. Broadway. Wednesdays | 9:30-11:15 a.m. | 970-260-0880

7th St.

3rd Thursday | 1 p.m. | www. brushandpaletteclub.org

Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club meets at 2328 Monument Road.

2nd Thursday & 4th Thursday | 7 p.m. | www.grandjunctionrockclub.org

Grand Junction Modeleers flying club meets at 427 Sherman Drive.

2nd Tuesday | 6 p.m. | www.gjmodeleers.com

Grand Junction Petroleum & Mining Club meets at Grand Junction Convention Center.

3rd Thursday | 6:30 p.m. | www.grandjunctionpmc.com

Grand Junction Stamp Club meets at White Star Electric, 803 Winters Ave.

2nd Wednesday | 7 p.m. | 970-9861502

Grand Junction Symphony Guild meets at First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 1/2 Road.

4th Friday | 9:30 a.m. | sheri@mei. net

Grand Junction Toastmasters promotes communication and leadership skills.

Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. | Thursdays at 12 p.m. | 970-241-1900

4th Wednesday | 1 p.m. | 970-2458817 or 970-257-1549

Grand Valley Woodturners meets at Redlands United Methodist Church, 527 Village Way.

2nd Tuesday | 7 p.m. | 970-245-8817 or 970-856-3632

Great Old Broads for Wilderness inspires activism to preserve and protect wilderness and wild lands. 970-986-8129 | marymccutchan4@ gmail.com

Guitar Club meets at First Christian Church, 1326 N. 1st St. Mondays | 6 p.m. | revkevgj@gmail. com | 970-778-5473

Guys’ Giving Club meets at Springhill Suites, 236 Main St. 1st Tuesday in February, May, August, November | 5:15 p.m. | 970-361-7478 or 970-270-6184

Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction meets at the Warehouse, 2565 American Way.

Thursdays | 12 p.m. | 970-260-8664

Knights of Columbus #1062 meets at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 230 N. 3rd St.

2nd Thursday | 6:30 p.m. | 970-2706162

Knights of Columbus #13621 meets at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 790 26 1/2 Road.

1st Tuesday | 7 p.m. | 970-640-3263

Mesa County Genealogical Society meets at various locations. 303-549-4398 | www.mesacounty genealogy.org

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Fleet Reserve Association meets at VFW #3981, 503 Florence Road. Former, retired and active sea service, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard welcome.

2nd Wednesday | 7 p.m. | 970-4340868

Friendship Force promotes travel and cultural understanding through home stays. Club meets at New Covenant Baptist Church, 3196 F Road.

3rd Saturday | 2 p.m. | 214-5362250 | www.ffwcolo.com

Grand Junction Brush & Palette meets at The Art Center, 1803 N.

Grand Valley Pets Alive reduces the homeless population of dogs and cats. Volunteers meet at Church of the Nativity, 2175 Broadway.

3rd Wednesday | 2-3:30 p.m. | 970-462-7554 | www.grandvalley petsalive.org

Grand Valley Valor Quilters meets at the Eagles Lodge, 1674 Hwy 50.

3rd Monday | 9:30 a.m. | 970-2700804 | valorquilters@gmail.com

Grand Valley Woodcarvers meets at Redlands United Methodist Church, 527 Village Way.

Military Officers Association of America meets quarterly at DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Dr. 970-241-8714

Newcomers Club welcomes locals both old and new with friendship and fun activities at Grand Valley Event Center, 2400 Consistory Ct.

2nd Wednesday | 9:30 a.m. | 970549-0440 | www.gjnewcomers.org

Not Going Quietly, a space of empowerment and grace for adults 60+, meets at Koinonia, 730 25 Road.

2nd & 4th Tuesday | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 970-433-7799 | www.cslgj.org

Orchard Mesa Lions Club meets at the Eagles Lodge, 1674 Hwy 50. 1st & 3rd Monday | 7 p.m. | 970-2087228

Questers, Grand Mesa Peaches, hosts speakers on collecting and restoring antiques.

970-256-9580

River City Singles meets at the Moose Lodge, 567 25 1/2 Road, with fun activities for singles over 50.

Fridays | 4:30 p.m. | 720-278-8537

Rotary Club of Grand Junction meets at Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Road.

Wednesdays | 12-1:15 p.m. | 970234-5030

SOS: Singles Over 65 is a gender-balanced social club for single seniors! Must join online. www.meetup.com/singles-over-65

Sunset Slope Quilters meets at American Lutheran Church, 631 26 1/2 Road.

2nd Wednesday | 9 a.m. | 612-2373491 | www.sunsetslopequilters.com

Sweet Adelines, Grand Mesa A Capella Chorus, rehearses at Redlands United Methodist Church, 527 Village Way.

Mondays | 6:30-9 p.m. | 970-245-1837 | www.grandmesaacappella.com

Thunder Mountain Camera Club meets at Western Colorado Community College, Building B.

4th Tuesday | 7 p.m. | www.thunder mountaincameraclub.org

Two Rivers Cribbage Club meets at Grand Valley Events Center, 2400 Consistory Ct. Thursdays | 970-261-1670

Veterans Coffee Club meets at Western Region One Source, 482 28 Road.

Wednesdays | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | 970-257-3760

Veterans of Foreign Wars #3981 meets at 503 Florence Road.

1st Wednesday | 5:30 p.m. | 970-778-8242

Women’s Giving Club meets at Springhill Suites, 236 Main St.

1st Monday in February, May, August, November | 5:15 p.m. | 970-260-6140

Western Colorado Amateur Radio Club meets at First Christian Church, 1326 N. 1st St.

2nd Saturday | 9:30 a.m. | www.w0rrz.org

Western Colorado Astronomy Club meets at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.

1st Tuesday | 6 p.m. | 970-2012865 | www.wcacastronomy.org

Western Colorado Artists Guild meets at First Congregational Church, 1425 N. 5th St.

2nd Saturday | 9 a.m. | 970-6402751

Western Slope Coin Club meets at VFW #1247, 1404 Ute Ave.

4th Tuesday | 6:30 p.m. | 970-6403765

Western Slope Model Yacht Club meets at Canyon View Park. Saturdays (April-October) | 10 a.m. | 303-503-3978

Western Slope Pickleball Club meets regularly. Call for details. 970-241-8561 | www.western slopepickleballclub.com

Wheels West Car Club meets at the Moose Lodge, 567 25 1/2 Road.

1st Saturday | 9 a.m. | www. wheelswestcarclub.org

Writer Chicks Coffee Club, a ladies-only writers club, meets at Main Street Bagels, 559 Main St. Wednesdays | 9-10 a.m. | melody jones@melodyjonesauthor.com ■

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Get no-cost advice about Medicare

Mesa County RSVP SHIP counselors will be at Fruita Public Library from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on February 9, and at the Highlands (senior living community) from 2-4 p.m. on February 13. They’ll also be at Mesa County Libraries’ central branch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on February 23. Mesa County RSVP’s SHIP (State Health Insurance Program) offers personal counseling to all Medicare-qualified individuals. SHIP counseling is free and counselors do not sell or endorse any insurance company or product, so they can provide an objective view of the options. All counselors are trained and certified by the state and by Medicare and have many years of experience. For details, call 970-243-9839.

City of Grand Junction hiring for seasonal positions

With spring and summer right

Family Health West (FHW) recently announced Glacia Peck as the next FHW Foundation Director. Peck has more than a dozen years working and supporting the Lutheran Church and School of Messiah, and has donated hundreds of hours to supporting, fundraising and organizing Grand Junction High School choir and theater programs. She is currently an at-large board member with the Dyslexia Foundation of Western around the corner, the City of Grand Junction is recruiting seasonal workers. The City of Grand Junction hosts a citywide hiring event at Lincoln Park Barn, 910 N. 12th St., on Thursday, February 16, from 2-6 p.m. Interested candidates will have the opportunity to apply and interview for open positions, and could receive a conditional job offer on the spot. City staff will be present to answer questions. Job openings include: camp counselors, daycare aides, event staff, golf and facilities maintenance, horticulture, irrigation maintenance, lifeguards, sports officials and turf maintenance. The positions range in skill level, qualifications and age requirements. Candidates will be assessed for related experience, equipment and operation skills. Applications are also available online at gjcity. org/jobs.

Colorado. The FHW Foundation is a separate nonprofit from FHW Hospital and supporting clinics. The sole mission of the foundation is to fundraise for the benefit of the entire FHW organization to make life better for its patients. Peck hopes to spark motivation for partners, donors and volunteers to create the kind of care desired throughout the Grand Valley. To learn more about FHW Foundation, visit fhw.org/foundation.

AARP Tax-Aide prepares taxes for free—appointments required AARP Tax-Aide begins providing free tax preparation on February 1, 2023. Appointments are required. Call 970-589-3789 or 970-210-5705 to make an appointment or go to cotaxaide.org/appt to schedule online. All taxes will be prepared at the Wells Fargo Main Annex, 359 Main St. in Grand Junction, from 9 a.m.2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Bring picture IDs, Social Security/ ITIN cards, last year’s tax return and all documents to accurately complete your return, including letters from the IRS if you had identity theft, receipt of the economic impact funds, or the letter 6419 if you received Advanced Child Tax Credit payments. Colorado taxpayers should receive an additional TABOR refund—available when the Colorado return is filed—so filing your 2022 tax return is strongly encouraged even if you aren’t required.

West Slope Tintypes opens photo studio in Fruita

Vanessa Ford has opened a specialized vintage tintype photography studio at the new Fruita Arts Recreation Marketplace (FARM) in downtown Fruita. Ford uses her 100-year-old large format camera to photograph landscapes and portraits the same way they were done in the mid to late 1800s. Guests in her studio will enjoy the old-timey process first-hand while watching their portrait develop before their eyes. They can take home a photographic heirloom that can last hundreds of years. Ford also offers image scanning and restoration services which can be done in-house or out in the Fruita, Loma and Mack area. Visit westslopetintypes.com or call 970-639-1509 to schedule an appointment.

Become a victim advocate

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is looking for compassionate volunteers to provide comfort to victims of crime and traumatic incidents as victim advocates. Training is provided. Applications are being accepted now for an annual volunteer training, which starts February 28.

Volunteer with Food Bank of the Rockies

Food Bank of the Rockies seeks group and individual volunteers. The food bank needs help boxing dry goods, packaging fresh produce, sorting through grocery rescue and more. Volunteers must be able to move freely and lift up to 30 pounds. Visit foodbankrockies. org/ws or call 970-464-1138 or for more information or to schedule a volunteer session. ■

Photographer Kyle Webb is the new Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence through April 17. Webb has extensive experience with photography and digital cameras and is thrilled to share his knowledge with the community. In school, his focus was graphic and industrial design, but photography was always part of his creative expression. Event, portrait and architectural photography are just a few skills on his impressive resume. As the library’s artist in residence, Webb will host meet and greets from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. each Friday through April 14 at 970West Studio, 502 Ouray Ave. Learn more at mesacountylibraries.org or call 970-243-4442.

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