Good Day
Fort Collins
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Katie Bergman, a creative writing teacher at Aurora Central High School, said that teachers can save money on supplies by checking what can be reused from last year and shopping at stores like Walmart and Amazon (which often offer lower prices) after paying out of pocket. She also advised colleagues to share supplies and look online for extra deals as costs keep rising. CBS Colorado
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins pilot Rick Turley volunteered his Cessna 182 for a nonprofit that supports land, water, and wildfire conservation and paid his own fuel and maintenance costs. The 69-year-old pilot flew researchers and firefighters over water projects like Chimney Hollow Reservoir and wildfire areas — a role he began after reaching 1,000 volunteer flight hours. The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins voters will cast ballots on November 4 for mayor and City Council seats using ranked-choice voting — the mayor’s race has seven candidates while Districts 1, 3 and 5 together feature multiple contests. The election also includes several ballot measures such as proposed charter changes, and candidate nomination petitions must be filed by Aug. 26. The Coloradoan
- ➤ CDOT and Governor Jared Polis recently celebrated 10 years of Bustang—an interregional bus service that connected over 2 million riders and expanded routes in Northern Colorado with three new mobility hubs and 25 new buses added this year. The service now runs 20 routes and provided 351,000 trips in the past year—showing strong demand for regional transit. North Forty News
TRAVEL NEWS
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North By North Live Performance
8 PM - 2 AM — Surfside 7 — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of energetic garage/pop tunes from the seasoned duo North By North.
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Subhah Agarwal Live Comedy Show with Dinner
6-9 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Dinner options starting at $13 — Enjoy a hilarious evening with comedian Subhah Agarwal while savoring a delightful meal prepared by Chef Pat.
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Open House
5-7 p.m. — 2608 Brush Creek Dr — $750,000 — Explore this spacious 4-bed, 4-bath property in Fort Collins.
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Family Drawing Class at Josh and John's
6-7 p.m. — Josh & John's — Cost info not specified — Engage in a fun, family-friendly drawing class on the lawn at Jessup Farm Artisan Village.
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Silent Film Jams
6:30-9 p.m. — Avogadro's Number — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience classic and eclectic silent films with live musical accompaniment.
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Shaw Classic 3-Day Open
8-11 a.m. — Blue FCU Arena — Ticket prices vary — Don't miss one of the top sports events in Loveland featuring the Shaw Classic.
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Nick Critchlow Live Performance
4-10 p.m. — Loveland Aleworks — Free entry — Enjoy original acoustic music and humorous storytelling from local singer/songwriter Nick Critchlow.
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Plant Spirit Meditation Circle with Zoe Schapira
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary — Cost info not provided — Embrace the energy of abundance and connect with plant spirits as you prepare for the Fall Equinox.
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Into the Hills Eltuck 5k
6-8 p.m. — Eltuck Group Picnic Area — Registration fee required — Enjoy a scenic run through the hills of Bellvue, CO.
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Colorado Sound Music Meeting
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Avogadro's Number — Free entry — Experience a lively music meeting where attendees rate and discuss fresh tracks for potential airplay.
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