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
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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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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Friday Live Music with Foxfeather
Experience an evening of free live music featuring Foxfeather at New Belgium Brewing Company.
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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.
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Master Class in Landscape Painting with Craig Andrew McKee
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MVCC Moms: A Supportive Community for Mothers
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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