Good morning, Fort Collins.

Mike Thomas, a teacher at Poudre Community Academy, is running for the District D seat on the Poudre School District Board of Education in the November election to improve school building conditions and speed up the new literacy curriculum in northwest Fort Collins.

If elected, he will automatically resign from his job as required by board policy (he hopes to use mill levy funds for repairs and explore renewable energy options).

Coronda Ziegler, a student success manager at Colorado State University, is running for the District D seat on the Poudre School District Board of Education in the November 2025 election—she aims to bring her experience and middle-class perspective to help address affordability challenges in northwest Fort Collins.

Local farmers and landowners will attend a free Soil Health Demonstration Day at Olander Farms in Berthoud on June 17 for hands-on learning about sustainable farming techniques—hosted by Larimer County CSU Extension and running from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration is required by June 10—attendees will tour a 112 acre property and 1500 acre leased farmland while learning about tilling, intercropping and cover cropping.

The Colorado DMV warned residents about scam texts claiming unpaid tickets—messages that threatened legal action and suspension of licenses—and advised people not to click on links or share personal information.

Annika Rose Live with Ava Maybee

7-10 p.m. — The Coast — Tickets available — Experience a night of innovative sounds blending rock and electronic vibes in the heart of Fort Collins.

ALS Community Picnic

1-3 p.m. — Fossil Creek Lake Pavilion #2 — Free event — A relaxing outing for ALS individuals, families, and caregivers to connect and enjoy the outdoors.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

9 a.m. — Geriatric Education Center, LLC — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with this comprehensive training class focused on UML.

Introduction to Figure Drawing

5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost varies — Explore the dynamic essence of movement in figure drawing with expert guidance.

Foundations in Art - Painting I

5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Check website for prices — Explore the fundamentals of painting with oil and acrylic in a structured class setting.

Sunflower Bean Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Coast — Tickets available — Experience the eclectic sounds of Sunflower Bean, blending psychedelia with punk influences.

Sam's Rainbow Run

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — The Oval — Registration fee applicable — Celebrate a legacy of love and kindness while participating in a community-focused run honoring Sam.

Figure Drawing Course - Mastering Proportions

5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — $ — Develop essential skills in mastering human proportions through hands-on drawing techniques.

Foundations in Art - Drawing I

5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Course fee required — Master the fundamentals of drawing through structured lessons in contour, shapes, and shading techniques.

Carnival Weekend

All day — Fort Collins / Lakeside KOA Holiday — Fun for the whole family — Enjoy carnival games, giant bubbles, and silly clown fun.