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Fort Collins
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stand Up Loveland and All Star Cleaning Services will open the free NoCo CommUNITY Store at 120 W. Saturn Dr. on April 18 at 4:00 p.m. to offer food, clothing and household items. The store will have regular hours starting April 19; the group also seeks donations and volunteers. CBS Colorado
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Apr. 8 a fast moving grass fire in north Fort Collins threatened homes near the 400 block of West Willox Lane, but firefighters quickly contained the flames to 2.5 acres and investigators are seeking public help to determine its cause. North Forty News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Apr. 11, the Small Business Administration announced low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and nonprofits dealing with drought losses. The program offers loans up to $2 million for impacts starting Nov. 1, 2025 and accepts applications until Dec. 7 (eligibility rules apply). CBS Colorado
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado officials approved a five-year plan to protect the lesser prairie-chicken on 84,000 acres of trust land, balancing conservation & agriculture with annual monitoring and review. It was developed in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and local farmers and starts today. North Forty News
- ➤ Hummingbirds have arrived two weeks early in yards due to warm weather, and locals can attract them by planting clusters of native, colorful flowers or setting up sugar-water feeders (clean each every few days to prevent mold). The Coloradoan
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A study from Upgraded Points shows Colorado taxpayers received an average refund of $3,617 with 63.7% getting refunds and 90.9% via direct deposit. Higher refunds were common in Western Slope ski areas—Pitkin County reached $8,756—using 2022 tax data. The Coloradoan
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Dar Williams in Concert
7-10 p.m. — Fort Collins Armory — Ticket info unavailable — Experience the musical storytelling of Dar Williams and Ruth Theodore with themes of reflection and co-creation.
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Earth Day Fort Collins Celebration
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Odell Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with live music, a vibrant market, and community cleanup activities.
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Sundays of Sound - Gong Journey
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Rocky Mountain Restore & Stretch LLC — Cost not specified — Experience deep relaxation and transformation through the resonant tones of large healing gongs.
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Black Violin Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative fusion of jazz, hip-hop, funk, and classical music by Black Violin.
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The Brudi Brothers Live
8-11 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the dynamic Americana sounds of Seattle's favorite buskers, The Brudi Brothers.
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Slow Caves Live at FoCoMX 2026
6:15-10:15 p.m. — Washington’s — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant night with Fort Collins' own indie rock band, Slow Caves.
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Chicago Live Performance
2-7:30 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic musical 'Chicago' live in Fort Collins.
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Heart Attack Man Live Concert
5-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Check for ticket details — Experience an electrifying live show by Heart Attack Man while enjoying a vivid atmosphere.
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Langhorne Slim Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — $TBA — Experience the uplifting tunes of Langhorne Slim on his Dreamin' Kind Tour.
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Pert' Near Sandstone Concert
7-10 p.m. — Washington's — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy a lively blend of old-time instrumentation and contemporary music from the vibrant Minnesota group.
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