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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arboretum Coffee, a local nonprofit café, will launch its 'Courageous Welcome' campaign on June 20 to raise $19,200 for refugee and immigrant apprenticeships—covering barista training, language classes, and support services. The campaign will debut a short film on June 19 and show live updates throughout the day with rewards for top fundraisers. North Forty News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northern Water confirmed that uranium was found at the nearly finished Chimney Hollow Dam—built with on-site quarried rocks and expected to serve over 1 million people—and that construction will finish in six weeks. The agency will work with the Environmental Protection Agency and health officials to check water safety before filling the reservoir in August. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Northern Water confirmed uranium was found at the Chimney Hollow Reservoir and Dam site in northern Colorado—just weeks before construction is scheduled to finish. The dam is the largest built in the United States in 20 years. CBS Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Larimer County officials warned that without additional funding the current $7 million annual budget for road and bridge repairs will fall short of rising costs from rapid regional growth and a 50% increase in project expenses. They noted that with over 500 projects and more than 50 bridges needing attention, three-quarters of the work may go unfunded by 2027—posing a risk to the county’s infrastructure. CBS Colorado
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Rev. 6.1 Training
Mon-Fri, Jun 23-27 — Geriatric Education Center, LLC — $2090 — Learn hands-on C# programming with expert instructors in a supportive environment.
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Introduction to Figure Drawing: Skeletons Class
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Check website for details — Explore the foundations of figure drawing through the human skeleton and its impact on body movement.
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