Good Day
Fort Collins
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 7, a fatal motorcycle crash in southeast Fort Collins claimed the life of a local man when his 2023 Yamaha collided with a Hyundai Tucson turning onto Bighorn Drive—prompting police to close South Timberline Road for nearly six hours as the CRASH Team investigated the incident. North Forty News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The CSU Swing Dance Society holds biweekly dances at the Lory Student Center that start with a lesson for beginners and lead to social dancing in the evening. The group will host a Soul Night on April 26 and is planning a combo night with country swing to boost community inclusion — connecting Fort Collins through dance. Colorado State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University and the Colorado State Forest Service broke ground on a new facility in Fort Collins that will produce millions of trees yearly to help forests bounce back from wildfires—boosting reforestation efforts. CBS Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fort Collins will hold its first Civic Assembly meeting to discuss the future use of the former Hughes Stadium site. Twenty lottery-selected residents will meet at 222 Laporte Ave in the Colorado River Community Room (first session April 12-13 and second session May 3-4), and residents may watch proceedings (in the public gallery with overflow viewing at City Hall) during the process before recommendations are reviewed by City Council. City of Fort Collins
- ➤ The City of Fort Collins will resurface asphalt on East Harmony Road from McMurry Avenue to College Avenue starting Monday, April 14, and the work is expected to last about five weeks if weather holds—drivers are advised to use alternate routes as lane closures and changing traffic patterns may delay commutes. North Forty News
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Global Adventures: Discovering Bhutan
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures — Free entry — Explore the beauty and culture of Bhutan in a captivating presentation.
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Wesley Scott & The Silver-Dollars Live Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon — Check for cover charge — Catch the energetic beats of Wesley Scott & The Silver-Dollars at a popular local venue.
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Children's Authors-Illustrators Signing
11 AM – 2 PM — Old Firehouse Books — Free entry — Get your favorite children's books signed by beloved authors and catch a debut release.
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Redd & The Paper Flowers Concert
5-9 p.m. — Wolverine Farm Publick House — Free entry — Experience the enchanting sounds of Appalachian Folk-grass with Redd & The Paper Flowers and special guests.
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CEC Fort Collins Fundraiser: Jason’s Deli
8 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Jason's Deli — Enjoy delicious meals while supporting local college opportunities and financial aid at this fundraiser.
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Let’s Do Lunch Fundraiser
11:30 a.m. — Hilton Fort Collins — Donations encouraged — Support hot meal provisions for older and disabled adults in the community.
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Soulja Boy Live with Mitchell James and HOT BOYZ
8 PM – 12 AM — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a night of hip-hop with Soulja Boy and special guests.
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FoCoMX – Fort Collins Music eXperiment
5-10:30 p.m. — Art Lab Fort Collins — Tickets available — Experience over 400 Colorado bands across 35+ stages at the largest music festival in Colorado.
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Eric Golden Live Show
7 PM–1 AM — Bruce's Bar and Restaurant — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of traditional Honky Tonk Country Music with Denver's own Eric Golden.
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FoCo Vintage Market
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Foothills — Free entry — Discover retro treasures and local art at the vibrant FoCo Vintage Market.
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