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Fort Collins
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins will host a free household hazardous waste collection event on May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City Streets Facility—residents can drop off items like batteries, paint, and cleaners while items such as tires, e-waste, and pharmaceuticals are not accepted. The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Midtown Fort Collins road, McClelland Drive, will close for repairs and resurfacing on May 18 and June 15—traffic will be detoured to College Avenue and service is not affected since Transfort does not run on Sundays. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Mountain Vista Drive in northeast Fort Collins will be fully closed from May 19th to May 23rd for an asphalt overlay project with work done daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weather permitting—drivers must use detours via Giddings Road, Richards Lake Road and Busch Drive while residents and businesses maintain access. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Residents in Fort Collins may soon vote on a ballot measure that could change funding for natural area properties and decide the future of the former Hughes Stadium property, marking the second vote on the matter in five years. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Transfort will restore evening and late-night bus service on key Fort Collins routes starting May 19—improving access to jobs, schools and healthcare. Key changes include full evening service on Route 6 with a 9:50 p.m. departure from the CSU Transit Center and the return of late-night MAX trips. North Forty News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
8:45-9:45 p.m. — The Lyric — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless music of Queen in a mesmerizing candlelit setting.
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Cory Mon Live Performance
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Avogadro's Number — Ticket prices TBA — Experience an evening of captivating music from an artist driven by passion and creativity.
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Jimbeaux's Cajun Cuisine Festival
2-7 p.m. — Purpose Brewing and Cellars — Explore Cajun flavors with gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
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Sugar Britches Full Band Show
3-9 p.m. — Maxline Brewing — No cover — Experience the mischievous high-brow honky-tonk of Sugar Britches with clever lyrics and eclectic instrumentation.
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