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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Collins police sergeant was ruled legally justified in shooting a man during a June domestic violence call—he shot the suspect armed with a kitchen knife who refused to obey commands—and the suspect now faces six counts of menacing and a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. The Coloradoan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chimney Hollow dam near Loveland is nearly finished as crews topped off its 350 foot dam and paved a closed roadway on top. Northern Water found high uranium in the dam’s rocks and will decide whether to treat or dilute the water before filling the reservoir in two months — a decision that may delay sending water downstream by six months to multiple years. CBS Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Larimer County has approved a $15 million project to upgrade parking, roads, and access at Horsetooth and Carter Lake reservoirs. Construction at Horsetooth will begin in August and is set to finish in 2027 — while work at Carter Lake is underway and expected to complete in 2026. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Chimney Hollow Dam, the tallest built in the United States in 20 years, is nearly complete. Construction crews finished the 350-foot structure and are now paving a roadway — which will not be open to the public. CBS Colorado
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Heartside Hill opened on Aug.7 in southeast Fort Collins and now offers 72 affordable rental units with a community building on an 11-acre site. The project — a partnership of Heart of the Rockies Christian Church, CARE Communities, Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity and L’Arche Fort Collins — will soon add single-family homes, shared homes for people with disabilities and an early childhood education center. The Coloradoan
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost specified — Enjoy a lively evening of folk dancing with old and new dances from various cultures in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Cinema Stereo with STIL RUNNIN
7-10 p.m. — The Coast — Check local listings — Experience the electrifying sound of STIL RUNNIN, Fort Collins' revitalization of Rock 'n Roll.
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