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I was recently invited to interview with a Timnath-area magazine about the growth of pickleball in the town and my role in it. The publisher said the article was suggested by some residents in my development to acknowledge my ‘contribution’ to the sport, and I was duly flattered. But the theme of this column isn’t pickleball, it’s about the choices we make, and why it’s life-affirming to prioritize that which provides relevance and identity. In my case it’s playing drums in a rock and roll band and recently deciding that I want to be a good drummer more than I want to be a better pickleball player.
Alternatives to Violence Hosts 7th Annual Purple Ribbon Breakfast
Alternatives to Violence (ATV) invites the community to its annual Purple Ribbon Breakfast on Tuesday, April 23. The non-profit organization is dedicated to providing shelter, advocacy, education, and resources for people impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The event serves to raise awareness about these issues, as well as raise funds for ATV’s SafeHouse programs and operations.
Taking Houseplants Outside for Summer
During the winter, I browse and purchase more house plants than other seasons — to the point where the inside of my house begins busting at the seams. Now that summer is coming, I feel relieved knowing that the overflow can safely spill onto my patio outside. Have you ever thought about putting your house plants outside in the summer?
Wellington Area Chamber Brings Las Vegas to Town Third Annual Casino Night
WELLINGTON, CO – The third annual Casino Night Fundraiser, a wild and wonderful mix of games of chance, music, food and surprises, returns on Thursday, April 25, 2024. This event, back by popular demand, will take place at Sparge Brewing at 3999 GW Bush Avenue #101 in Wellington from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Sleeping Beauty is Jenna Smith’s Last Show Before Retirement
Jenna Smith has been an Artistic Associate with Canyon Concert Ballet since 2019. She got her BA in dance at Colorado State University. While at CSU, Jenna spent two years in CSU’s Tour Dance Company, performing and participating in lecture demonstrations in schools across Colorado, and has been a guest performer with the Aspen Dance Connection. Upon graduation, Jenna joined IMPACT Dance Company in the fall of 2012. She remained both a company member, and publicity and marketing director until moving to Tennessee in 2015. In Nashville, she had the pleasure of studying with Banning Bouldin of New Dialect and performed one of her original works as a part of their summer “Choreographers” intensive. In the fall of 2015, she was offered a position in FALL aerial ballet company in Nashville.
Trooper Tips: Spring Hazards to Look out For
As our beautiful state emerges from winter and makes the 30-minute transition into spring, there are a few important things to remember that Coloradoans sometimes forget from year to year. Here is your happy reminder. We tend to hunker down in the winter and get excited for the warm weather...
Library Book Returned After More Than 100 Years
Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott makes its way back to Poudre Libraries. More than 100 years after it was due, a library book has returned to Poudre Libraries. Sir Walter Scott’s historical novel Ivanhoe was due back to the Fort Collins Public Library and Free Reading Room on February 13, 1919.
Medical Debt Affects Much of America, but Colorado Immigrants Are Hit Especially Hard
DENVER — In February, Norma Brambila’s teenage daughter wrote her a letter she now carries in her purse. It is a drawing of a rose, and a note encouraging Brambila to “keep fighting” her sickness and reminding her she’d someday join her family in heaven.
Operation Shattered Glass Nabs 32 Suspects and Seized 16,385 Fentanyl Pills
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak held a news conference on April 9th to update the community on a 15-month fentanyl distribution investigation his office, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigations, and the DEA launched following a tip from a very observant detention deputy. On December 17, 2022, a Laramie County...
Ease in the Front Range Garden
When we plant something in our garden, many of us— sometimes without realizing— expect something in return. Maybe you’ll relate: the satisfaction of the physical exertion of digging a hole or preparing a bed; the promise of something beautiful emerging in a few months’ time; the feeling of contributing to the vitality of an overlooked, buzzing, crawling world. Maybe it’s the feeling of putting a bit of ourselves into matter that will outlast us, and the comfort of experiencing that promise of renewal here and now. Most likely, there’s a bit of each of these expectations in our gardening.
Foothills Unitarian Church Announces Open House for Expanded Campus
Foothills Unitarian Church at 815 Yorktown Avenue in Fort Collins has announced an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, April 13th, from 1 PM to 3 PM. This event celebrates the completion of a newly renovated and expanded campus, marking a significant milestone in the growing capacity to impact values-aligned work in Northern Colorado.
Suspect Arrested for Killing Livestock
A Larimer County man has been arrested for shooting and killing multiple cattle that belonged to his neighbors. On April 1, 2024, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a man, identified as Michael Hester (DOB 02/23/87), had shot and killed livestock around his property. LCSO deputies and a crime scene investigator responded to the Buckhorn Road address. Surrounding neighbors told deputies that the suspect had driven a UTV around while shooting at their livestock. Deputies obtained search warrants and located a total of seven dead cattle in various locations in the area. They also found an eighth cow that had been critically injured and had to be euthanized.
Authentic Mediterranean Delights at Petra Grill in Fort Collins
As a lover of Mediterranean cuisine, my recent dining experience at Petra Grill in Fort Collins left me thoroughly impressed. Nestled in Campus West, this cozy restaurant boasts an inviting ambiance and a menu brimming with authentic Middle Eastern flavors. Upon entering Petra Grill, I was greeted with warm hospitality...
Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Deadline Approaching
April 30 is the last day to apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). LEAP helps eligible individuals and families pay a portion of winter home heating costs by making a one-time payment directly to the utility company on behalf of each LEAP-eligible household. This season, eligible families can expect to receive between $200 to $1,000 in energy assistance, depending on the type of heating fuel, household income and other factors.
Larimer County to Host Forum for Behavioral Health Director Finalists
Four candidates for the position of Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Director will be available to engage with the public at a community forum in April hosted by Larimer County. The forum will be structured in a question-and-answer format to allow the candidates to answer critical questions and express their...
International Trivia Night is Ever-Popular at Global Village Museum
The Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures will host its popular International Trivia Night from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, April 30. The contest will feature 50 questions, with teams of six competing for prizes and bragging rights. Partial teams or full six-person teams are welcome with a two-step process....
Wendy Lee Takes the Helm, as Executive Director of Turning Point
Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Development proudly announces Wendy Lee as the new Executive Director. Wendy brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor. Her academic achievements include a Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies, focusing on adolescents, and a Master’s in Social Work.
Renowned University Expert Examines Collecting and Collections
Russell Belk, Distinguished Research Professor and Kraft Foods Canada Chair in Marketing at York University in Toronto, Ontario, will present Collecting and Collections from 10:30 am to noon on Saturday, April 27. The Zoom presentation is being hosted by the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. “It has been...
Animal Control Changes Go Into Effect in Wellington
The start of the new month marks a change to the Town of Wellington’s contract for animal control with NOCO Humane. Starting April 1, the organization — formerly known as the Larimer Humane Society — is available for animal protection and control services for the Town for eight hours per day from Thursday through Monday, and emergency services are available Tuesday and Wednesday and after hours seven days per week.
Breeze Thru Car Wash Opens First-Ever Location in Windsor
Breeze Thru Car Wash has announced the grand opening of its 14th location in Windsor, at 1261 Main St. The Windsor location marks the first-ever Breeze Thru Car Wash in the area, bringing convenient car wash services to the local community. In celebration, Breeze Thru is inviting customers to stop by the new location for FREE washes through April 15th, 2024.
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