Good Day
Fort Collins
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday in Fort Collins, the event 'Ollie's Ride for Change' saw children, families, and police join a bike parade to demand safer roads—bikes were decorated and a pledge board recorded safety promises. Photos from the parade show community efforts to push for road safety. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Community members gathered June 7 at Colorado State University for Ollie's Ride for Change to honor 10-year-old Oliver Stratton and other victims of distracted driving while calling for safer roads; the family-friendly event featured a Pokemon-themed bike parade & a memorial and advocacy tent. The Coloradoan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CSU and Pivot Energy are building a new 5.75 megawatt solar array in Weld County that will send excess energy credits to Xcel Energy, which will roughly double renewable energy for the Foothills Campus. Construction will start late 2025 or early 2026 and finish by late 2026 — a key step toward CSU reaching its goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2030. The Coloradoan
TRAVEL NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sunflower Bean Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Coast — Tickets available — Experience the eclectic sounds of Sunflower Bean, blending psychedelia with punk influences.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Carnival Weekend
All day — Fort Collins / Lakeside KOA Holiday — Fun for the whole family — Enjoy carnival games, giant bubbles, and silly clown fun.
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Zoltan Kaszas Stand-Up Comedy Show
6-9 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Age 21+ only — Experience sharp, observational humor from breakout star Zoltan Kaszas, known for his viral comedy.
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Healing Warriors Program 4th Annual 5K Fun Run
9 AM – 2 PM — Spring Canyon Park — Registration required — A fun, family and pet-friendly run supporting Veteran families with activities and wellness initiatives.
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