Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
Good morning, Fort Collins.
King Soopers advises shoppers to use frozen fruits and vegetables—an affordable tip—for preparing student lunches, offering a simple way to save money.
East High School staff, students and the cheer squad started the first day of class today—marking a milestone as the school celebrates 150 years.
Nine months after voters approved a mill levy to give Poudre School District $49 million a year for improvements, 32 schools still lack air conditioning—forcing the district to cut classes short.
Federal, state and local agencies closed 94,900 acres of forest for sport shooting and moved shooters to a new range that opened last Wednesday southwest of Idaho Springs—managed by the U.S. Forest Service and open during daylight hours.
A second range will open next year when more areas are closed to protect safety.
Colorado State University football is starting its final Mountain West season before the move to the Pac-12—Rams are set to face key opponents like Washington on Aug.
30 and Fresno State on Oct. 10 as they seek to overcome past setbacks. The schedule features multiple challenging games intended to set up a strong final run in the conference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Duncan Coker Live at Loveland Aleworks
3-5 p.m. — Loveland Aleworks — Free entry — Enjoy storytelling through music as Duncan Coker shares heartfelt tunes in the beer garden.
The Commodores Live Concert
6 PM – 12 AM — The Gardens on Spring Creek — Entry details unavailable — Enjoy a soulful evening with The Commodores at the Summer Concert Series.
Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost specified — Experience the joy of international folk dancing in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
Foco Dead Night with Tumbledown Shack
6:30-9:30 p.m. — 830 North - Live Music, Bowling, Arcade — Free admission — Celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead at this monthly gathering featuring Tumbledown Shack.
Foundations in Art - Painting I
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost info not provided — Learn essential painting techniques and explore the world of oil and acrylic painting.
She's Green
7-10 p.m. — The Coast — $18.54 — Experience the dreamy soundscapes of the Minneapolis-based band, she's green, as they bring their ethereal vibes to Fort Collins.
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