Good morning, Fort Collins.

The Fort Collins Rescue Mission broke ground on its $23 million shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Northern Colorado — work on the facility is now underway.

KCSU FM and RamEvents hosted the fourth annual Battle of the Bands at Sutherland Community Garden on Sept.

25—four local student bands competed for a $300 prize and a FoCoMX performance slot, with groups like NoKay and Third Turn showcasing local talent. The event supports local music and will return next year.

Colorado State University’s school of music, theatre and dance began its first production today with the play Men on Boats, which retells John Wesley Powell’s expedition down the Colorado River using an all non-male cast.

The play will run at the University Center for the Arts until Oct. 5—showing at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 2-4 and a matinee at 2 p.m. on Oct. 5.

At Windsor High School, teacher Melinda Spaur, named Colorado's Outstanding Agriculture Teacher of the Year, taught students how to make boutonnieres during a floriculture class that gave them hands-on flower skills.

Gray Willson—the sophomore goalkeeper who transferred from Miami—is boosting CSU soccer with an .829 save percentage so far and raising team competitiveness as the Rams push toward a conference title.

The Rams released their 2025—26 meet schedule after preseason practices ended, with their season set to begin Oct.

3—4 at Denver and Air Force. Head coach Christopher Woodard, in his 15th season, welcomed back 15 athletes and added eight new swimmers and four divers to boost the team for upcoming competitions.

Foco Dead Night with Tumbledown Shack

6:30-9:30 p.m. — 830 North - Live Music, Bowling, Arcade — Free entry — Experience an evening of Grateful Dead tunes and vibrant community spirit.

The Oh Hellos Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Washington's — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with The Oh Hellos featuring Rabbitology at a beloved local venue.

Mo Lowda & The Humble with French Cassettes Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating live music featuring Mo Lowda & The Humble alongside French Cassettes.

Megan Hamilton Live in Concert

7-10 p.m. — Sound Bar — Not specified — Experience the unique funk sounds of Minneapolis producer and vocalist Megan Hamilton.

New Belgium Half Marathon & 5k Fun Run

7:30 a.m. — New Belgium Brewing Company — Half Marathon: $70+ & 5k: $40+ — Run scenic trails along the Poudre River and enjoy a celebration with live music and local brews.

Foundations in Art - Drawing III

6-9 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Course Fee Required — Enhance your skills in capturing the human form through an intensive figure drawing class.

Fort Collins International Folk Dancing

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost mentioned — Experience a night of vibrant international folk dances in a relaxed atmosphere.

Sons of Habit Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience the musical journey of Sons of Habit, a band rooted in their Kentucky origins.

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

8:45-9:45 p.m. — The Lyric — Tickets required — Experience the magic of a live tribute to The Beatles in a unique candlelight setting.

Learning to Paint en Plein Air with Oils

8-11 a.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost info not provided — Learn to capture the beauty of nature with oil paints in the fresh air under expert guidance.