Good Day
Fort Collins
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a special meeting on Dec. 3, the Thompson School District Board swore in new members Lori Goebel, Mike Scholl, and Alexandra Lessem and elected longtime member Stu Boyd as president. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Liberty Common School was awarded a $1.8M federal grant to fund phase two construction at its new junior high campus at 1825 Sharp Point Drive in east Fort Collins. The upgrade, including a gymnasium + labs, will expand capacity for up to 350 students for the 2026-27 school year. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Front Range Community College will open its low-cost Community Dental Clinic on Jan. 20 at its Larimer Campus (4616 S. Shields St) to offer cleanings, exams, and X-rays performed by supervised students. Appointment times may last two hours or more as students gain hands-on training. The Coloradoan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins received its largest one-day snowfall in over two years on Dec. 3 when the city's official weather station (at the CSU campus) recorded 6.8 inches of wet snow, adding .46 inches of moisture to a season that has lagged behind average totals. The Coloradoan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State signed numerous recruits for the 2026 class on Nov. 12 as eight teams added talent. Volleyball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, and swim and dive bolstered rosters with standout middle blocker Olivia Ewing (Fossil Ridge SaberCats) and guard Gregory ‘Pops’ Dunson. Colorado State University
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The Motet Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Washington’s — Ticket prices not specified — Experience the energetic funk vibes of The Motet with their interlocking creative performances.
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Fort Collins Holiday Gift Festival
12 AM — Northside Aztlan Community Center — Visit local artisans and find unique gifts at this festive celebration.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator II Training
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Geriatric Education Center, LLC — $1890 — Enhance your Linux skills with comprehensive hands-on training designed for system administrators.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — Free entry — Enjoy weekly international folk dancing with a relaxed vibe and no experience necessary.
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Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Trail Head Tavern — Ticket required — Celebrate the holiday season in your tackiest sweater while enjoying festive games and drinks with friends.
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Squirrel Nut Zippers Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of energetic swing music from the iconic band Squirrel Nut Zippers.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost information provided — Enjoy a relaxed evening of international folk dancing with old and new dances from diverse cultures.
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Resonant Rest: Restorative Yoga & Gong Journey
2-4 p.m. — Rocky Mountain Restore & Stretch LLC — Pricing unavailable — Experience deep relaxation with restorative yoga followed by an immersive gong journey.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost listed — Engage in a vibrant atmosphere with international folk dances from various cultures.
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Resolution Run 5K
5K — Edora Pool Ice Center — Registration required — Run out the old year and welcome the new in a festive community atmosphere.
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