Good morning, Fort Collins.

Fort Collins will celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Farm at Lee Martinez Park with a free event on Sept.

13 from 10 a.m. to noon that features live music, food trucks, barnyard games, line dancing, and visits with farm animals. The event at 600 N. Sherwood St. honors the area’s agricultural heritage — free parking is provided at The Farm and in the adjacent lot.

A paddleboarder fell from their board and went missing near Satanka Cove at Horsetooth Reservoir on Sept.

7 and is now believed dead as Poudre Fire Authority crews and other agencies used boats, drones, and sonar—and closed the area—while noting the victim had not worn the required life jacket.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns residents to secure trash, pet food, and bird feeders as black bears search for up to 20,000 calories daily during fall—raising the risk of bear encounters in neighborhoods.

Officials say that locking up attractants can help reduce conflicts between people and bears.

Fort Collins voters will use ranked voting in the November 4 election for mayor and two City Council seats while 15 candidates run, with only the races having three or more candidates — the mayoral race and Districts 1 and 3 — using the new system.

The Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate met on Sept 3 for its third session of the 55th Senate—new interns were ratified and legislators approved bills to create and update an elections manager role following a 3.82% voter turnout last year.

The Senate will resume on Sept 10 while election hiring opens today and several committees set new meeting schedules.

Colorado State Athletics is in its final Mountain West season before joining the Pac-12 on July 1, as Director John Weber said the Rams must play hard now to ensure they are ready to win in the new league.

Weber added that the school will boost ticket sales and game-day experiences + build on strong academic and sports results to get a head start in tougher competition.

Introduction to Figure Drawing

5:30-8:00 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Course Fee — Learn essential figure drawing skills in a comprehensive six-week program.

Daniel Rodriguez Concert

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fort Collins Nursery — $25 ADV/$30 Door — Enjoy a night of folk melodies with Daniel Rodriguez and Nathaniel Riley while supporting a local charity.

Plein Air Painting Workshop with Oils

8-11 a.m. — 3 Square Art — Registration required — Explore nature's light and colors through oil painting techniques in a charming outdoor setting.

Introduction to Figure Drawing

5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost TBD — Develop your figure drawing skills with this hands-on, six-week course focusing on human anatomy and dynamic motion.

TableTop Networking FoCo Area

7:45-10 a.m. — Choice Towing — Registration required — Expand your business network in an engaging and innovative format with plenty of opportunities to connect.

Foundations in Art - Painting I

1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Check website for pricing — Master the basics of oil painting with structured lessons and critiques.

Rocky Mountain Woodturning Symposium

All day — Thomas M McKee 4-H, Youth and Community Building — Varies — Explore 45 rotations from master woodturners with hands-on experiences and a vibrant vendor exhibit.

UTSA Roadrunners vs. Colorado State Rams Football

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Canvas Stadium — Tickets available — Catch a thrilling college football showdown as the UTSA Roadrunners face the Colorado State Rams.

Master Classical Painting Workshop

1-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Class fees apply — Create a stunning oil painting inspired by the masters of Baroque artistry.

Free Play Monday

12 p.m. - 12 a.m. — Pinball Jones — $8 for all-day free play — Enjoy unlimited pinball action every Monday.