Monday, September 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Immigration Show and Tell event at Colorado State University encouraged a sense of community and belonging among Fort Collins immigrants through the sharing of personal stories and artifacts. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University ramps up school spirit for the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the University of Colorado Boulder with the Grill the Buffs event, featuring free food, music, and festivities. Colorado State University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Larimer County introduces free public tours of the newly named Canyon Edge Open Space to showcase the 1,547-acre conserved land and its restoration efforts. North Forty News
- ➤ Dan West, nicknamed 'Mr. Aspen', predicts the peak aspen viewing in Northern Colorado will occur from the third week of September into early October, highlighting optimal drives and hikes for fall foliage. The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins City Council members express concern over inadequate funding for affordable housing and safety net programs in the 2025-2026 budget proposal. The Coloradoan
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rocky Mountain National Park offers prime aspen viewing from late September to early October, featuring drives and hikes like Trail Ridge Road and Wild Basin, with a timed-entry permit required for certain areas. The Coloradoan
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Time’s almost up. Amazon’s Prime Day sale wraps up today, July 11, at midnight. These are the deepest discounts we’re adding to our cart before they’re gone tomorrow: $60 off the AncestryDNA Test Kit, 50% off this Wi-Fi range extender, and $150 off the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones. The Buy
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University (CSU) is set to join the Pac-12 Conference in 2026, aiming to enhance its athletics program and academic reputation. North Forty News
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Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop in Fort Collins
Experience the beauty of outdoor painting while learning techniques to capture light, color, and atmosphere using oil paints in this hands-on workshop.
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Weekly Middle & High School Crew Meeting
Experience engaging activities and community building at the Middle & High School ministries meeting every Wednesday evening.
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Grieves Live Performance at Aggie Theatre
Experience the heartfelt and vibrant performance of Grieves, featuring frontman Matthew Roads, at the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins.
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Fort Collins Oktoberfest Celebration
Experience a family-friendly Oktoberfest featuring local food trucks, beer brats, pretzels, and a DJ dance party amidst the scenic Lakeside KOA campground.
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Nick Critchlow Live at Odell Brewing Company
Experience the soothing sounds of Nick Critchlow, a talented local singer/songwriter blending folk and blues at Odell Brewing Company.
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Pupsicles: A Refreshing Treat for Your Dog
Experience a cool and enjoyable day for your dog with homemade Pupsicles made from fresh fruits and veggies at Dogtopia of Fort Collins.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dance Night
Experience a delightful evening of weekly international folk dancing featuring both classic and contemporary dances from various cultures in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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Self-Instructed Portrait Drawing and Painting Group Session
Experience a self-instructed group session focused on improving portrait drawing and painting skills with fellow artists of all levels in Fort Collins.
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Big Bash of Blues benefiting A Little Help
Experience a casual evening of Blues music by Queen Bee and the Stingers and Grace Kuch. All proceeds benefit the non-profit A Little Help which connects neighbors to help older adults thrive.
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Big Bash of Blues benefiting A Little Help
Experience a casual evening of Blues music by Queen Bee and the Stingers and Grace Kuch. All proceeds benefit the non-profit A Little Help which connects neighbors to help older adults thrive.
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Friday Live Music with Foxfeather
Experience an evening of free live music featuring Foxfeather at New Belgium Brewing Company.
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Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
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