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Monday, September 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Launch's Girls+Women Night at their indoor skate park promotes diversity and creates a supportive environment for female and non-binary skaters to learn and enjoy skateboarding.  Colorado State University

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Monica Neal and Michael Gallegos are the new owners of The Wright Life, a pioneering sporting goods store in Fort Collins, known for being among the first to offer snowboards and skateboards in Colorado.  The Coloradoan

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Kjerstin Thorson takes over as the new Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado State University, emphasizing student-first approaches and the integration of faculty research in the classroom.  Colorado State University
  • The Associated Students of Colorado State University successfully organized their first-ever Wellness Wonderland to spotlight a variety of student well-being resources, covering physical, emotional, and mental health.  Colorado State University

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Pearl Fire, located 50 miles northwest of Fort Collins and responsible for burning 128 acres, is now 90% contained with all evacuation orders lifted.  The Coloradoan

EVENTS

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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.

    Tue, 9/24/24

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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.

    Wed, 9/25/24

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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.

    Thu, 9/26/24

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  • Friday Live Music with Foxfeather

    Experience an evening of free live music featuring Foxfeather at New Belgium Brewing Company.

    Fri, 9/27/24

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  • Fossil Creek Nursery's 4th Annual Fall Harvest Festival

    Experience a day of fun with food trucks, live music, games, and family-friendly activities at Fossil Creek Nursery's free Harvest Festival.

    Sat, 9/28/24

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  • Master Class in Landscape Painting with Craig Andrew McKee

    Experience the transformative art of landscape painting in a four-week master class led by professional artist Craig Andrew McKee, focusing on essential techniques and personalized feedback.

    Sun, 9/29/24

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  • MVCC Moms: A Supportive Community for Mothers

    Experience a supportive community for mothers that includes dessert, group discussions, and fellowship on Monday evenings.

    Mon, 9/30/24

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  • Learn to Paint Outdoors with Oil at 3 Square Art in Fort Collins

    Experience the joy of plein air painting as you learn to capture the essence of nature through oil paints while receiving personalized guidance.

    Tue, 10/1/24

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  • Larimer County Support Group with Dr. Nicole Sitzer

    Learn from Health Psychologist Dr. Nicole Sitzer about finding help when feeling overwhelmed in a supportive group setting.

    Wed, 10/2/24

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  • Candidate Forum for Colorado State Legislature Election

    Liberty Common High School will host a Student-Led Candidate Forum for the Colorado State Legislature on Thu 3 Oct 2024 at 6:30PM. Community members will have the unique opportunity to engage with candidates directly, posing thought-provoking questions about their stances on crucial topics such as public education and marketplace options.

    Thu, 10/3/24

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  • The New Northfield: Preview Event

    Get a sneak peek at the latest homes in our Fort Collins community, Northfield, at this extra special preview event!

    Sat, 10/19/24

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