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Windsor Severance Food Pantry Moving to New Location
The Windsor Severance Food Pantry is relocating to 631 Birch Street, Suite A (South Doors), between Coren Printing and Words of Windsor. The existing location at 1020 Walnut St. will close at 12:00pm on Thursday, February 22nd, and will reopen in its new location on Tuesday, March 5th, at 9:00 am. The hours of operation will be Tuesday and Thursday each week from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The entrance is via the double doors on the South side of the building.
iGaming as a Tool for Destination Marketing — Opportunities and Challenges
Welcome to the digital world, where iGaming emerges as a transformative force in the realm of destination marketing. It transcends conventional methods, ushering travelers into an immersive area of possibilities. iGaming is full of innovations, blending cutting-edge technology with the allure of far-off destinations. Through captivating visuals, virtual reality escapades and engaging narratives, iGaming invites explorers to start a journey right from the comfort of their screens, igniting players’ wanderlust in ways previously unimagined.
Bas Bleu Theatre Company Announces 3rd Season Mainstage Production “The Open House”
Bas Bleu Theatre Company of Fort Collins has announced the third mainstage production of its 31st Season, the clever and subversive dark comedy THE OPEN HOUSE by Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Eno. The New York Times has called Eno, “A Samuel Beckett for the Jon Stewart generation” with a distinctive...
What Is Wrong With Our Value System… Redux
I worked for 30 years in intercollegiate athletics administration at four different major college programs, where I oversaw the business and budget operations. With the college football season having recently concluded, it’s time for my annual biting of the hand that fed me all those years, specifically a discourse on the unbusinesslike business of big-time college athletics as illustrated by the latest costly mistakes in hiring football coaches.
How Evergreen Conifers Brush off Winter Weather
In the dead of winter, there isn’t a ton of plant activity going on… or at least that’s how it seems. Evergreens carry obvious winter interest in a garden, but this is only needle-deep! The mechanisms that keep these plants going through the harshest months are even more interesting.
Perfecting Hot Fried Chicken: Dave’s Hot Chicken in Fort Collins Hits the Mark
What started as a small pop-up concept in a parking log in East Hollywood in 2017 has quickly expanded to an international franchise, and there’s a location in Fort Collins. According to whatnowdenver.com, Franchisees Jason Beld and Marc Rogers made the quest to open a location in Northern Colorado.
Little Shop of Physics’ Annual Science Open House Set for Feb. 24 at CSU
The Little Shop of Physics will host its annual Open House event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 24 on the third floor of Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center. As always, the 2024 event is free and open to the public with over 300 hands-on homemade science experiments available to explore for all ages.
Junior League of Fort Collins Women’s Conference Offers Inspiration, Education and Networking
The Junior League of Fort Collins will host its 4th annual Women’s Conference on March 2, 2024, in Severance. The Junior League of Fort Collins is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. This...
Northern Colorado Municipal Broadband Services Partner with Larimer County to Revolutionize Rural Broadband Infrastructure
Larimer County Secures $14 Million in Funding Through Colorado Broadband Office Capital Projects Fund. In partnership with Fort Collins Connexion and Pulse Fiber Internet, the Larimer County community has been awarded $14 million in grant awards to enhance and expand its broadband infrastructure to an additional 1,935 locations, including areas in Rist Canyon, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Mountain Campus, Poudre Canyon/Poudre Park, Pole Mountain, Hidden Valley Estate, and Storm Mountain.
Loveland’s Weiz Guys Homebrew Club Competition Sets Record with 701 Entries
Weiz Guys Homebrew Club, a non-profit organization based out of Loveland and a staple of the local brewing community since 1996, has announced the 11th Annual Sweetheart’s Revenge competition, boasting a groundbreaking 701 entries. This event, recognized as one of Colorado’s premier American Homebrew Association and Beer Judge Certification Program’s sanctioned homebrewing competitions, is also a part of the Front Range Circuit and the Master Homebrewer Program Circuit of America.
CDOT to Start Colorado Travel Counts Survey
Survey Aims to Determine Transportation Priorities Statewide. Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is partnering with local and regional agencies across the state to conduct an important survey titled Colorado Travel Counts. This is an opportunity for households to provide vital information that will help set transportation priorities for many years to come. The insights gained from this survey will help CDOT and regional planning agencies prioritize local transportation projects, improve mobility, provide valuable transit services, and reduce congestion.
Improving Health Outcomes for Homeless Linked to Housing
Healthcare providers in Colorado have been drawn into America’s homelessness crisis and are adding institutional weight to a push for solutions – according to a new report by independent health journalist Michele Cohen Marill. Marill pointed to one “aha” moment experienced by physician Sarah Stella, who saw many...
Larimer County Sheriff Releases More Information About Officer Involved Shooting in Fort Collins
An update is available in the Critical Incident Response Team investigation of a Fort Collins officer-involved shooting. On February 7, 2024, Fort Collins Police Services responded to a report of a suspicious armed man in west Fort Collins. Officers located the suspect, Colten Sirio (DOB 11/16/91), in a neighborhood near West Elizabeth Street and South Shields Street. Officers recognized Sirio as the suspect from an incident two days prior. He was wanted on multiple felony charges in that case, including Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender, Theft, Criminal Mischief, and Domestic Violence.
Banner North Colorado Medical Center Celebrates 250th WATCHMAN Procedure
On Monday, Feb. 5, Banner North Colorado Medical Center completed its 250th successful WATCHMAN procedure since beginning the program in 2016. Banner Health cardiologist and electrophysiologist David Bicknell, DO, placed No. 250 on Monday morning. “It has been a team effort; the Cath lab team, acute recovery unit, anesthesiology, general...
Colorado’s Crypto Laws in 2024
Over the last few years, Colorado has emerged as a trailblazer in cryptocurrency legislation, implementing groundbreaking changes that have set it apart from other U.S. states. From tax treatment to licensing procedures, Colorado’s approach to cryptocurrency has undergone significant transformation. For those looking for a new crypto investment market,...
Over $3 Million Available in Competitive Grants to Strengthen Colorado’s Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is offering more than $3 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across Colorado’s food system supply chain. The Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) under...
State of the City to Be Held February 26
Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt and City Manager Kelly DiMartino will host the State of the City Monday, Feb. 26, at the Lincoln Center. The annual event is an opportunity to reflect on the events and accomplishments of 2023, and I look forward to the future of Fort Collins. This...
Experimental Collective Fronted by Desert Daze Co-founder Phil Pirrone Share New Single
Jjuujjuu returns with their first single of the new year, “SOME” featuring Brazilian psych rock band, Boogarins, and they’re coming to the Aggie in July. The Los Angeles-based experimental collective led by Desert Daze co-founder Phil Pirrone, are also confirmed to perform for the first time at Coachella this year, and have announced additional tour dates. Listen to “SOME (feat. Boogarins)” HERE and see tour dates below.
Here Chicky Chicky Chicky: The Post Chicken and Beer in Fort Collins is Tasty
There are plenty of high-end chicken restaurants in Fort Collins. They all have great options, even if you aren’t a chicken lover. The POST near CSU’s campus in Fort Collins at 1002 S College is no exception. It’s in an old Wiener Snitzel building. It was converted to an IHOP just before The Post remodeled it a handful of years ago, turning it into a relaxing bar-restaurant setting for all ages to enjoy.
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