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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Outside Festival will return to Civic Center Park from May 31 to June 1. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Fort Collins firefighters rescued four ducklings trapped in a storm drain near Lemay Avenue and North College Avenue early Wednesday morning — the ducklings were later adopted by the crew. CBS Colorado
- ➤ After a storm drain rescue on May 14 in north Fort Collins, firefighters rescued eight ducklings and placed them with a department captain and engineer—who helped save them. A video shows the ducklings settling into their new home. The Coloradoan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 2,800 CSU graduates celebrated their university-wide commencement on May 16 at Canvas Stadium (the first such event in 27 years) at the Fort Collins campus. The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Polis warned that cities must follow state housing laws—cities that do not will lose at least $100 million a year in state grants. CBS Colorado
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Here Comes The Sun
6-7:30 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Free entry for children 5 & under — An evening of dancing and laughter awaits at the Spring Show 2025.
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Bags, Brews, and A Better World
12-8 p.m. — Zwei Brewing Co. — Handmade tote included with beer purchase — Celebrate community with a cooking workshop, live music, and fun activities for all ages.
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Kickoff to Summer 2025 at Grimm Brothers
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Grimm Brothers Brewing | Taproom + Kitchen — Free entry — Celebrate the summer solstice with live music from ThreeShots and refreshing drinks on the patio.
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