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Friday, February 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins revealed conceptual illustrations for its future Southeast Community Center, highlighting potential leisure, innovation, dining, seating, meeting, and outdoor areas, though designs are in early stages. The Coloradoan
- ➤ A collaborative effort by multiple law enforcement agencies in Northern Colorado resulted in 137 citations and one arrest during a specialized operation focusing on commercial vehicle safety and compliance. North Forty News
- ➤ The Food Bank for Larimer County, largely supported by individual donors and events like Great Plates, provides essential food aid through no-cost markets and mobile pantries to thousands in Fort Collins. The Coloradoan
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A deputy rescued two women from an SUV following a crash, demonstrating quick response and lifesaving actions. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Two men died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a Fort Collins storm drainage tunnel, with a damaged camping heater found at the scene. The Coloradoan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, has been honored as one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year. The Coloradoan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, Colorado saw a significant increase in bear encounters, with 5,022 reports, highlighting the ongoing issue of human-bear conflicts primarily due to trash. The Coloradoan
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Balance Point Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing recommends heat pumps and furnaces as the best heating systems for Fort Collins, emphasizing their efficiency and suitability for the local climate. North Forty News
TRAVEL NEWS
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18th Annual Seed Swap & Giveaway
This free community event allows participants to share and trade seeds, fostering local gardening and sustainability efforts.
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Connor Garvey and Alexa Wildish in Concert
An evening of live music featuring award-winning singer-songwriter Connor Garvey and fellow musician Alexa Wildish at Avogadro's Number.
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Figure Drawing Class: Hands and Feet at 3 Square Art
This event is part of a six-week course focused on figure drawing, specifically addressing the challenges of drawing hands and feet with a structured approach.
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Larimer County Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
A monthly support group for individuals with Parkinson's, their care partners, and loved ones, offering resources and community connection.
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Opera Fort Collins presents Donizetti’s Don Pasquale
Experience the comic opera 'Don Pasquale', set in 1930's Fort Collins, featuring themes of love, deception, and a twist of fate.
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The Bright Light Social Hour Concert
Experience the psychedelic rock sounds of The Bright Light Social Hour, a renowned band from Austin, TX, performing live at The Coast in Fort Collins.
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The Young Dubliners Live Concert
The Young Dubliners, a prominent Celtic Rock band, will perform at the Aggie Theatre as they work on their tenth studio album.
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2025 CSU International Symposium
The 6th annual International Symposium hosted by the Office of International Programs at Colorado State University will feature various sessions focused on global issues and collaborations.
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Figure Drawing Course: The Face at 3 Square Art
This final class of a six-week figure drawing course focuses on capturing the anatomy and expression of the human face.
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Yacht Rock Revue Concert
Yacht Rock Revue is a performance by the acclaimed soft-rock party band, known for covering iconic tracks from the genre.
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