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Saturday, May 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A local Colorado mother and her six children are rebuilding after a fire tore through their home — leaving them displaced. CBS Colorado
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cleo Parker Robinson Dance performed its spring concert 'Unstoppable Legacy' in Fort Collins—highlighting the troupe’s long tradition of innovative artistry. CBS Colorado
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CSU leaders met with students on April 29 for a roundtable organized by Associated Students of CSU to discuss how shifting federal policies affect academic freedom, research, and international student visas—while pledging to uphold the university’s Principles of Community amid budget challenges. The meeting aimed to clarify changes in curriculum and policy impacts as part of an ongoing commitment to inclusive education. Colorado State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ CSU Trial Gardens announced the top eight perennial plants from 2024—‘Chantay’ Delphinium, ‘Orchid Frost Grande’ Lamium, ‘Evening Sun’ Missouri Evening Primrose, ‘Jelena’ Russian Sage, ‘Goldblitz’ Black-Eyed Susan, ‘Conga Line’ Stonecrop, ‘Skyward Blue’ Speedwell and ‘Skyward Pink’ Speedwell—for their outstanding performance in the trial garden. The Coloradoan
- ➤ The May full Flower Moon — a micromoon that looks smaller when it is far away — will peak at 10:55 a.m. MDT in Denver on May 12 and be visible from May 11 through 13, and experts say its name comes from blooming plants — a term that honors spring — with the Strawberry Moon set to follow on June 11. The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jared Polis visited a Habitat for Humanity home at Harmony Cottages in Fort Collins and took an inside look at the project—his visit supports the ongoing affordable housing efforts in the community. The Coloradoan
SHOP NEWS
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Sugar Britches: Sinnin' Sunday with Broghan Foster
4-8 p.m. — The Forge Publick House — Free entry — Experience high-brow honky-tonk with eclectic instrumental accompaniment from Sugar Britches.
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Foundations in Art - Drawing II
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Learn foundational drawing techniques for creating expressive art forms.
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Introduction to Watercolors Art Classes
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost information not provided — Master watercolor painting techniques in this beginner-friendly course.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theater Center — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the vibrant Irish music and dance sensation returning after its Off-Broadway premiere.
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CEC Fort Collins Fundraiser at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse — Enjoy a meal to support local student activities while savoring BJ’s famous Pizookie.
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Dennett Live
8 PM – 12 AM — Aggie Theatre — Details not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Dennett, PapaJay, Casey Sullivan, and Schloob.
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Acoustic Brunch with David Wiatrolik
10 a.m. — Ace Café — Free entry — Enjoy a bottomless mimosa while soaking in an acoustic set from a talented local musician.
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The Pickin' Pear at Avogadro's Number
7-11 p.m. — Avogadro's Number — Ticketed event — Experience the modern folk, rock, and bluegrass sounds of Tia Martini and Leon Elam on banjo and ukulele.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No experience necessary — Enjoy a fun evening of international folk dancing in a relaxed setting.
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TableTop Networking FoCo Area
7:45-10 a.m. — Choice Towing — Must register — Engage in dynamic business networking in a creative and welcoming format.
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