Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
Good morning, Fort Collins.
On Oct. 4, Fort Collins hosted its annual Tour de Corgi where hundreds of dog owners marched downtown in rock-themed costumes and vendors set up stalls—drawing families and music fans together.
Organizers said the event celebrated rock music and is expected to return for its 12th edition soon.
At its Oct. 2 session, CSU’s Associated Students Senate ratified executive intern appointments and heard student concerns over revised free speech policies.
The Senate announced that voter registration plans and a Fort Collins mayoral roundtable will be held on Oct. 27 and will resume meetings on Oct. 8—ensuring ongoing student input.
If Fort Collins voters renew the quarter-cent sales tax, the Community Capital Improvement Program will use the funds to support multiple capital projects—one of which may be a new Mulberry Pool.
A statewide fundraising campaign is raising $215,000 to fund a secure online portal under Donna’s Law that lets adults voluntarily block firearm purchases as a suicide prevention measure, and Governor Polis signed Senate Bill 25-034 on June 2 to support the project—advocates say the law provides a 30-day waiting period to reverse the restriction and may help reduce firearm suicides.
Kate Dunne leads CSU’s soccer back line with teammates Piper Carlson and Kacie Laurie—her strong play has kept the Rams to only two losses in 11 games and helped them earn a top-25 ranking this season.
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.
The Addams Family Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — The Lincoln Center — Tickets required — Experience the delightfully dark and comedic world of the Addams family in this lively musical.
The Addams Family
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Lincoln Center Performance Hall — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy a spine-tingling performance of The Addams Family.
Fall 2025 Putters & Pints Mini Golf League
7-9 p.m. — Old Town Putt — $50 per team — Compete weekly for prizes and glory in a fun mini golf league with local brewery specials.
An Evening with Margaret Mizushima
6 p.m. — Old Town Library — Free entry — Celebrate the latest release with renowned author Margaret Mizushima in a fascinating conversation with Kathleen Donnelly.
Foundations in Art: Painting I
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — $N/A — Learn essential painting techniques in a structured, hands-on environment.
Joe Samba Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Washington’s — Cost not specified — Experience the rock ‘n’ roll spirit and reggae soul of Joe Samba in an intimate setting.
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