Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A traffic enforcement operation in Fort Collins involving multiple agencies resulted in 129 traffic stops and several arrests, aiming to curb aggressive driving. City of Fort Collins
- ➤ Fort Collins maintains free public transit and enhances MAX line stops to every 10 minutes during peak hours to increase ridership and support environmental goals. The Coloradoan
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University's El Centro celebrated Latinx/é Heritage Month with a Flower Festival, featuring free bouquet making, traditional Colombian dances, and cultural education. Colorado State University
- ➤ Avogadro's Number, a local bar in Fort Collins, cultivates community and celebrates bluegrass music through its weekly open jam nights, attracting a diverse group of musicians and enthusiasts. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University President Amy Parsons delivered the 2024 Fall Address at the historic Oval on October 2nd, engaging with the campus community in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Colorado State University reveals a new $110 million Don and Susie Law Engineering Future Technologies Building focused on digital engineering and artificial intelligence, supported by philanthropy and student fees. Colorado State University
- ➤ Colorado State University's Fall Address unveiled a $50 million donation for a new engineering building, celebrating community spirit, democracy, and academic advancements. Colorado State University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University students explore soil for new antibiotics to address the global antibiotic resistance crisis. Colorado State University
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new restaurant and bar revitalizes one of the few rooftop patios in Old Town Fort Collins. The Coloradoan
-
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.
-
Bluebird Music Festival Featuring Josh Ritter
Experience the heartfelt music of Josh Ritter, whose boy-next-door charm complements the depth of his insightful songwriting.
-
Fort Collins Driver's Education Class - October 2024
Learn essential driving skills in this comprehensive Driver’s Ed class hosted at a convenient Fort Collins location.
-
Master Class in Landscape Painting
Experience a comprehensive four-week course in landscape painting, guided by professional artist Craig Andrew McKee, focusing on essential oil painting techniques and creativity.
-
Evan Honer Live at Aggie Theatre
Experience an evening of live music featuring Evan Honer at the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins.
-
Self-Instructed Portrait Drawing and Painting Group Session
Experience a collaborative environment to practice and refine your portrait drawing and painting skills alongside fellow artists of all levels.
-
Candlelight Concert: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Experience a mesmerizing candlelight concert featuring Halloween-themed musical pieces performed by a string quartet in a stunning venue.
-
The Stews Live at The Coast
Experience an electrifying evening with The Stews, a rock band that fuses hard rock, alternative, and indie sounds, as they perform live in Fort Collins.
-
The Long View Marathon
Experience a scenic marathon journey from Fort Collins to Loveland, featuring a half marathon starting at Fossil Creek Park.
-
Teen Self-Care Fair
The annual Teen Self-Care Fair will take place on October 13th, 2024, at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. The goal is to create a space for youth to learn new coping skills and join the conversation around suicide prevention through experiential learning. This event is open to all youth (6th-12th grades) who want to explore new ways to practice self-care. Whether you're into medieval longsword, art, aerial silks, yoga, meditation, working out, or creating your own superhero, you're welcome here. Also enjoy the therapy dogs, youth bands, youth films, community resource booths, free food trucks, and giveaways!
-
Teen Self-Care Fair
The annual Teen Self-Care Fair will take place on October 13th, 2024, at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. The goal is to create a space for youth to learn new coping skills and join the conversation around suicide prevention through experiential learning. This event is open to all youth (6th-12th grades) who want to explore new ways to practice self-care. Whether you're into medieval longsword, art, aerial silks, yoga, meditation, working out, or creating your own superhero, you're welcome here. Also enjoy the therapy dogs, youth bands, youth films, community resource booths, free food trucks, and giveaways!
-
Godsmack Live in Concert with NOTHING MORE
Experience an electrifying night with Godsmack and NOTHING MORE at the Blue Federal Credit Union Arena in Loveland.
-
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!
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Fort Collins
Good Day Fort Collins is a community newsletter sharing current events in Fort Collins, Colorado. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Fort Collins community, and support local organizations. If you like Good Day Fort Collins, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Fort Collins.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Fort Collins and across Colorado. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Fort Collins community.
We help people in Fort Collins save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Fort Collins, about Fort Collins, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Fort Collins
A free Fort Collins community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Good Day Fort Collins. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayfortcollins.com/sitemap