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A Different Approach to Taste of the Grand Valley
For several weeks now we have been hearing about a different approach to this year s Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley, the annual fundraiser for United Way of Mesa County. Due to the pandemic, a gathering of more than 1,000 people in an enclosed space to sample food was not possible this year, but this has not deterred United Way from finding a way to make the Taste happen.
In lieu of Taste of the Grand Valley, United Way of Mesa County has put together Ticket to Taste coupon booklets featuring offerings from more than 40 Grand Valley restaurants, breweries, wineries, coffee shops, and food vendors. The booklet is filled with coupons that, in most cases, can be used at these merchants between now and the end of August.
This Is What Taste of the Grand Valley Looks Like This Year
The big annual fundraiser for United Way of Mesa County will be held this year, but it s going to look a lot different than in years past.
I think this is the 19th year for the Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley, but this time, there will be no large gathering of people. Typically, more than 1,000 people join together to sample food and beverages from local restaurants and caters. It s a wildly popular event and is a major fundraiser for United Way of Mesa County.
Unfortunately, we remain in the middle of a pandemic where large gatherings of people in enclosed places is still not possible. That right there has presented a major challenge for United Way in trying to pull off an event like this that means so much to the organization.