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Fort Collins
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire early Tuesday in the 8700 block of West Highway 14 near Greyrock Trailhead destroyed one home and left one person dead while crews from the Poudre Canyon Fire Protection District plus other agencies contained the blaze before sunrise as Larimer County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident. North Forty News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins Police Services posted information online yesterday about a released Sexually Violent Predator per Colorado Revised Statutes 16-13-901 through 16-13-905—alerting residents to the offender’s status, while cautioning that the mature content should not be viewed by children. City of Fort Collins
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Larimer County's Horsetooth Reservoir is starting a FLAP-funded $15 million upgrade to repave access roads and improve parking areas while keeping the reservoir open during construction. The multi-phase project—co-managed with the Central Federal Lands Highway Division—is expected to finish by 2027 and serves over 1.5 million annual visitors. North Forty News
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Tour de Fat Festival
7-11 p.m. — New Belgium Brewing Company — Stay tuned for more details — Experience a night of beer, bikes, and bemusement.
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