Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
Good morning, Fort Collins.
Registering your bicycle can help reunite owners with their bikes if stolen, and Fort Collins now offers free online registration where you include the serial number, make, model, and color—CSU riders must register through Bike Index and pick up a sticker, and those who register after Aug. 15 receive free lock equipment. This process helps the city and the university track bikes and notify owners if their bike is recovered.
On Friday morning, the Downtown Transit Center at 250 N.
Mason St. in Fort Collins was evacuated after a spill of frozen carbon dioxide occurred, with hazmat crews breaking the dry ice into smaller pieces so it could evaporate faster—air quality soon returned to normal and the center reopened by 11 a.m.
It has been five years since the Cameron Peak Fire burned 208,913 acres in Northern Colorado and forced thousands to evacuate while destroying homes and structures.
Local volunteers and agencies are replanting trees and rebuilding trails—efforts that officials say are key to restoring life in the affected areas.
On August 21, firefighters contained the Lone Pine Fire near Deadman Road and Red Feather Lakes to 2.5 acres and lifted evacuations by 9:20 p.m.—officials then put Stage 2 fire restrictions in place on National Forest lands to reduce wildfire risk.
Colorado drivers must carry a physical driver’s license — even though digital IDs are accepted by the State Patrol; some local agencies may not accept them, and drivers risk penalties if they only have digital copies.
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.
Black Squirrel Half Marathon
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Lory State Park — $75 registration fee — Experience the scenic trails of Lory State Park in this challenging half marathon.
Samantha Fish Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience new music from renowned artist Samantha Fish throughout a captivating night.
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