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CALENDAR AND ANNUAL FESTIVALS»120 NORTHERN COLORADO’S TOP HIKES»103

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Contents

CONTENTS Communities

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12 | Fort Collins History

25 | Laporte

13 | CSU History

26 | Windsor

14 | Honors and Awards

28 | Red Feather Lakes

16 | Old Town

29 | Wellington

21 | North East

30 | Estes Park

22 | Southeast

34 | Greeley

23 | Southwest

37 | Loveland

24 | Northwest

39 | Timnath

Services

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41 | Government

50 | Child Care

44 | Utilities

55 | Education

46 | DMV

63 | Churches

47 | Healthcare

74 | Volunteering

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Contents

Active Living 85 | Employment

108 | Pets

87 | Real Estate

111 | Performing Arts

91 | Breweries

113 | Music Scene

94 | Travel

114 | Galleries

96 | Golf

116 | Dining

101 | Sports

120 | Events

103 | Outdoors

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Editor’s Letter

WELCOME TO FORT COLLINS AND NORTHERN COLORADO’S FRONT RANGE! W

JUDI TERZOTIS, President and Publisher

JOSH AWTRY, Executive Editor

hether you’re in town for a visit, shopping for the perfect town in which to make your home, or a local who’s called the area home for decades, we’re delighted you decided to pick up our inaugural edition of FYI. Locals know that Fort Collins’ legendary quality of life has earned more awards than you can shake a stick at. Spend more than a few hours here and it’s easy to see why. From the city’s progressive network of biking and jogging trails to the beauty of the Rockies, this is an area that treasures its mountain heritage.

It’s an educated community, too. More than half of Fort Collins residents have at least a bachelor’s degree, and one in seven have a master’s degree or higher.

Colorado State University is a large land-grant university whose student enrollment grows every year.

Fort Collins’ educated populace defines its very nature. A bustling Old Town area belies our love of independent and small business, and that mindset stretches out to the Harmony Road corridor of great restaurants and shops. We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention our city’s breweries, too. Craft brewing is big business to Northern Colorado - it almost feels like your civic duty to order up a local beer while sitting at a sidewalk café.

As Fort Collins’ only locally-based news and information source, we take our mission to provide you with the best up-to-the-minute news and in-depth coverage possible; let this be your introduction to what we can offer. As you see stories that need told or issues that need covered, we’d like to hear about it.

If you’re new to Fort Collins, welcome home - we know you’re going to love it here. If you’re familiar with the region, we hope you’ll find FYI Magazine a valuable resource.

As always, let us know what we can do to connect you with answers about your community and beyond, and welcome to Fort Collins! •

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COMMUNITIES From the lush foothills to the wide, sweeping plains, living along Northern Colorado’s Front Range offers lifestyle choices as varied as the land itself.

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Communities » Old Town

FROM CAMP COLLINS TO “CHOICE CITY“

Fort Collins’ evolution into a thriving community

BY ERIN UDELL

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ort Collins wasn’t always destined to be the thriving and prosperous community it is today. In fact, the original site of “Camp Collins,” which was first set up to protect the Cherokee trail, was only moved from its original location in present-day Laporte after a devastating flood wiped out the camp in 1864.

From an abandoned military site, to an agricultural community in transition, to an economically vibrant and ever-expanding city, Fort Collins has taken quite the journey – making the community’s colorful past almost as intriguing as its promising future.

According to an article written

by Charlene Tresner and kept in the Fort Collins History Connection, Lt. Col. William Collins signed an order setting aside Fort Collins’ present location on Aug. 20, 1864, just months after the camp was flooded.

The military site remained there for the next two years, but was evacuated in September 1866. With soldiers gone, some “squatters” remained on the site until it was eventually opened for settlement in 1872 and incorporated as a town one year later.

For more information on Fort Collins history, visit the Fort Collins History Connection online at http://history. poudrelibraries.org/

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Using water from the nearby Cache apart from other communities and la Poudre River in irrigation techensured its success. niques, crops began to thrive and “The earliest residents of Fort Colmake Fort Collins a strong agricultural lins worked very hard to secure the railroad and the college for the town, believing that both would ensure the community’s survival,” Bower said.

“Many towns that were bypassed by the railroad died out and the eastern plains of Colorado are littered with ghost towns for this reason.”

As for the university (now Colorado State University), Bower said it brought in an influx of young students who ended up making Fort Collins their home.

“The college increased the force in northern Colorado. community’s profile as new and And, despite the town getting a exciting studies and discoveries railroad and making it easier for were made by professors and farmers to transport crops, the students,” Bower added. “...

Industrial Revolution took a toll on The college cemented the town’s the region. With less of a demand for permanence – the state would not farmers and ranchers, and more of have invested a land grant college in an interested in new technology and a town that was dying.” education, Fort Collins resident rallied And, as for Fort Collins’ current behind the idea of a university, which statistics, including 143,986 residents, opened its doors in 1879 thanks to as of 2010, and an annual population the passage of the Morrill Land-Grant growth rate of 1.9 percent – mixed College Act of 1862. with Colorado’s mild climate and According to Treloar Bower, the proximity to outdoor areas, hiking curator of education for the Fort Coltrails, rivers and mountains – the lins Museum and Discovery Science community shows no signs of Center, both the university and the slowing down in becoming northern railroad ultimately set Fort Collins Colorado’s “Choice City.” •

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A land-grant legacy University provides jobs, culture and opportunities for larger FoCo community

BY ERIN UDELL

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n 1870, roads were made of dirt, there were only 838 Larimer County residents and Colorado wasn’t even a state.

But in that same year, on Feb. 11, Territorial Gov. Edward McCook made an investment that would carry on well into the next two centuries: He signed a bill establishing the Agricultural College of Colorado in Fort Collins.

Nine years after being founded, the school opened its doors to its first college class, which consisted of only a handful of students. Now, after more than 130 years, and a few name changes, Colorado State University has been transformed from that small agricultural college into the land grant superpower it is today, with almost 30,000 students on three campuses.

“Colorado State is a major international research university, with research sites and faculty working all over the world and in 59 Colorado counties,” said CSU President Tony Frank.

“Still, CSU’s home is here in Fort Collins, where local business leaders rallied together in the 19th century and fought to get the state’s land-grant university located here. Since that time, the campus and community have grown up together.”

According to James E. Hansen’s book, “Democracy’s university: a history of Colorado State University,” CSU’s early history is directly related to the Industrial Revolution, a movement from 1750 to 1850 that showed a shift making goods by hand to making them in large-scale manufacturing factories.

This shift in technology came as a big shock for smaller farming communities like Fort Collins as new scientific information about crops and livestock, as well as more

modern agricultural machinery, led to less of a demand for ranchers and farmers.

David Danbom, a historian referenced in Hansen’s book, added that society in the late-nineteenth century also stopped focusing on what people – like farmers – did, and started thinking more about what they knew and how educated they were.

This idea was one of the main influences in the 1862 passage of the Morrill Land-Grant College Act, an act that gave federal land grants to schools like CSU in order to prepare students for the challenges following them after the Industrial Revolution.

The community not only supported the university because of the applicable scientific farming knowledge it would provide, but local boosters also backed the project hoping that it would help the town’s economy.

And it did.

“The university last year led more than $330 million of research activity that contributes substantially to the health of our local economy – and CSU students contribute about $200 million in annual spending to local Fort Collins businesses every year,” Frank said. “CSU is the destination school for Colorado students, attracting more of our state’s highschool graduates than any other campus, and Fort Collins is a big part of that.”

“Many (people) who have made homes in Fort Collins first came here to go to college, then stayed to build lives and careers and contribute to the dynamic spirit that has made this one of our country’s most attractive communities.” •

“CSU is the destination school for Colorado students...”

For more information on Colorado State University, visit their official website at http:// www.colostate.edu or call (970) 491-6444

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A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

RECENT HONORS AND AWARDS FOR FORT COLLINS: ••Fort Collins-Loveland, Third Skinniest Metro Area on the WellBeing Index: Gallup and Healthways - March 2012 ••Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport, winner of two “Best in Colorado” awards: Colorado Asphalt

••Ranked 5th Best Places for Business and Careers: Forbes - June 2011 ••Fort Collins, One of the Top 10 Cities Adopting Smart Grid Technology: U.S.News and World Report - May 2011 ••Top Colorado City for Job Growth, Fort Collins-Loveland:

Ranked 11th on America’s Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities: Bicycle Magazine - May 2012 Pavement Association - March 2012 2011 Best Cities for Job Growth, ••One of the Top 10 Best Places to Retire: newgeography.com - May 2011 CBS Money Watch - February 2012 ••Third Happiest Metro Region, ••Ranked 3rd, Best-Performing Cities Fort Collins-Loveland, CO: Gallup2011, Where America’s Jobs are Healthways Well-Being Index - 2011 Created and Sustained:: Milken ••One of the Top Ten Places to Retire Institute - December 2011 ••2nd Best City for Weight Loss: Prevention.com - December 2011 ••One of America’s 20 Most Economically Vibrant College Towns: TheAtlanticCities.com - September 2011 ••Ranked First, Safest Drivers in America: Allstate Insurance in the Nation: Charles Schwab’s On Company - 2011 Investing - Spring 2011 ••Ranked 3rd on the Best Bicycle Cities ••2011 Governor’s Arts Award: list: League of American Bicyclists Colorado Creative Industries and and TheStreet.com - August 2011 the Colorado Office of Economic ••One of the top 15 Best Places for Development and International triathletes to live and train: Triathlete Trade - March 2011 Magazine - August 2011

••One of the Top 10 Best American cities to invest your real estate dollars in 2011: Trulia.com December 2010 ••Named 5th Most Educated City in the country based on education levels of our adult population: Portfolio.com - December 2010 ••Fourth Best State for Business, Colorado: Forbes magazine October 2010 ••One the Top 25 Best Places to Retire: CNNMoney.com - September 2010 ••One of the Top 10 Best College Towns: Small-Sized Cities Category, USA Today - September 2010 ••One of the top six ‘Smarter Cities’ for Energy: Natural Resources Defense Council, (population 100,000249,999) - August 2010 ••6th Best Place to Live in the Nation: Money Magazine - July 2010 ••One of the Most Underrated Cities in

Named 5th Most Educated City in the country based on education levels of our adult population: Portfolio.com - December 2010

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the West: Life.com - June 2010 ••One of the Greatest Places to Live in the West: American Cowboy magazine - April 2010 ••Ranked 4th Best Places for Business and Careers: Forbes - April 2010

••One of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations: National Trust for Historic Preservation - February 2010 ••Ranked 3rd ‘Smarter City’ for sustainability: Natural Resources Defense Council - July 2009

••One of 8 Enriching Towns for Art and Music Lovers: Where to Retire magazine - April 2008.

••Named 3rd Best Place for Business and Career: Forbes magazine March 2008

Named one of 10 Great Places for Entrepreneurs to Retire: Forbes - June 2009 ••Ranked 1st Best Place to Live and Work for Young Professionals (pop.

100,000-200,000): Next Generation Consulting - March 2009 ••Named 2nd Best Metro for Business and Careers: Forbes magazine March 2009 ••Ranked 7th Best Midsize Metro in the nation: bizjournals.com - March 2009 ••One of Top 20 Places to Thrive: Best Boomer Towns - February 2009 ••Ranked 10th Best-Educated City in America: Forbes magazine November 2008 ••One of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids: Business Week - November 2008 ••LEED Gold designation for the Northside Aztlan Community Center; U.S. Green Build Council: October 2008 ••Gold level Bicycle Friendly Community: League of American Bicyclists - September 2008 ••2nd Best Place to Live: Money magazine - August 2008

••Ranked 39th Best Place to Live and Launch a Business: CNN/Money March 2008 ••Top 10 Digital Cities; Center for Digital Government, September 2007 ••One of 30 Fast Cities, due to innovation and creativity of workforce: Fast Company magazine - July 2007 ••9th Best Place to Invest in Real Estate: Business 2.0 - May 2007

••One of the Best Places for Business and Careers: Forbes magazine - 2007 ••Fort Collins listed among the Top 10 College Towns for Grown-Ups: Kiplinger magazine - March 2007 ••Fort Collins Ranked 4th among College Towns With Great Golf : Business Week Online (Golf Digest) November 2006 ••Fort Collins came in 9th on “Where to Buy Now”: Business 2.0 magazine November 2006 ••#1 Best Place to Live in the Nation: Money Magazine - August 2006 ••Listed as 23rd among 63 Hot Mid-Sized Cities for Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneur magazine - August 2006 ••Seated as the 6th Best Places for Business and Career: Forbes magazine - May 2006 ••Fort Collins received the Preserve America Grant: - March 2006 ••Ranked 2nd (moved up from 9th place

#1 Best Place to Live in the Nation: Money Magazine – August 2006 ••Top 10 College Towns for Grown-Ups: in 2005) for having the Safest Drivers: Kiplinger’s magazine - March 2007 Allstate Insurance - May 2006 ••Named a Preserve America ••Fort Collins is one of the 50 Best Community: First Lady Laura Places to Live (ranked 34th): Bush - 2007 Kiplinger’s magazine - June 2006 ••One of America’s Most Walkable ••Rated as the 6th most Affordable Small Cities: msn.com - 2007 Communities/Best Places to Raise Your Family: Frommer’s - May 2006 Source: City of Fort Collins

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Communities » Old Town

Something for everyone Downtown Fort Collins mixes old and new in heart of city

BY ERIN UDELL

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ith a mix of historic buildings, revitalized businesses and more than 100 days of exciting programs and entertainment events, it’s easy to understand why Fort Collins residents and tourists alike flock to the city’s prosperous and well-known downtown area.

According to the Downtown Business Association (DBA), Fort Collins’ Old Town is home to hundreds of local businesses, restaurants, shops and non-profit and art organizations.

And for Peggy Lyle, the DBA’s programming and event director, it’s this variety that ensures Old Town has something to offer everyone.

“Downtown Fort Collins is definitely a place for everyone in our

community, from seniors to students to young families to professionals,” Lyle said.

According the Lyle, daytime in Old Town encompasses a little bit of everything for everyone while evenings and nights offer bigger arts and entertainment possibilities with gallery walks and theater options.

“I think one of the strengths of Downtown Fort Collins is its flexibility and its ability to meet the needs of very different audiences,” Lyle said.

“Its just the place you want to be.”

While the DBA brings Santa Clause, and a popular ice-skating rink, to Old Town Square each winter, when the warmer months roll around, the city’s bike library program opens to downtown visitors and impressive

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August 10th-12th Downtown This FREE weekend event showcases arts, crafts, food booths, Kids’ World, a children’s carnival, beer gardens and eight stages of continuous entertainment highlighting Northern Colorado’s talents.

Music, history and an experience ready for you to enjoy! A Fort Collins Jazz Experience is committed to bringing quality jazz music and its history to Fort Collins.

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September 21st-22nd Old Town Square & Beyond A new event! A funky hometown celebration of bicycles, bands and beer!

Calendar of Events October, November, December Tiny Tot Halloween October 31st 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Old Town Square & Beyond Meet in Old Town Square at 10:00 a.m. and receive special goody bags to use for trick-or-treating!

Old Town Ice Skating Rink Opens November 17th Old Town Square Only $2 for skating. Skate rentals available for $1.

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November 17th Old Town Square Jolly old St. Nick will make his first appearance at Old Town Square in a horse drawn carriage at 12:00 p.m.

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Tuba Christmas December 8th Downtown Come celebrate the holiday season with a community brass band of Tuba Proportions!

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Cinco De Mayo Festival

March 1st-14th Downtown Thirty downtown restaurants will offer amazing evening dining specials for a full two weeks!

Colorado Brewer’s Festival

May 3rd-May 5th Downtown Come celebrate with all of the community, enjoy food, dancing, music and vendors. Lots of performers, traditional music, food and family fun!

June 2013 Fort Collins Enjoy sampling Colorado’s best brews, fabulous food, conversations with brewers and two stages of Colorado music.

Lucky Joe’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 16th Downtown The Lucky Joe’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will bring out the Irish folk and more.

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AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE

Historic homes and a dynamic downtown shape northeast Fort Collins

BY ERIN UDELL

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alking beside the small historic homes and tree-lined streets of northeast Fort Collins has a way of bringing you back to a different time – a time when the now-buzzing metropolis was once a young, blossoming and little-known agricultural community.

And, while upscale subdivisions have popped up in various areas of the city, most homes can’t compare to the quiet dignity and one-of-a-kind charm exhibited by houses and shops in the northeast’s older neighborhoods.

According to Ben Manvel, the seven-year representative for district 1, the area’s historical appeal is not the only thing that makes this area special, however. The central location – and short distance to Colorado State University’s campus – is also conducive to city living, with many young people, students, professionals and professors calling it home.

“I love the proximity to Old Town,” Manvel said, adding that he tries to get around his district mostly by bike or foot. “It’s such a wonderful place to eat and drink and people watch.”

“You can just feel the texture and energy of Fort Collins,” he added.

As the heart of the city, many people flock to area to get a taste of that energy – almost a quarter of a million people to be exact, according to the city’s Downtown Business Association.

And with more than 100 days of programs and events, from music and food festivals to gallery walks to bike parades, its no wonder why Fort Collins residents and tourist alike frequent the historic Old Town area.

According to Manvel, the city’s northeast region is also considered the heart of Fort Collins’ craft brewing industry, with brewing powerhouses like Odell’s, New Belgium and Fort Collins Brewery drawing crowds and creating a culture not found in many downtown areas.

“It’s continually growing,” Manvel said, adding that many areas of district 1, including North College Avenue, are in the process of being redeveloped and “brought up to Fort Collins standards.”

“There are exciting things happening.” •

“You can just feel the texture and energy of Fort Collins,”

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Easily accessed area shows potential with future transportation plans

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aren Weitkunat came to Fort Collins from Wisconsin in 1976 looking to create a new life with her husband and two small children.

After purchasing a 30-unit motel on North College Avenue, she did just that.

“It was our future,” said Weitkunat, now the Fort Collins mayor.

Weitkunat lived in the northwest area for 23 years before making a move to the southeast region, where she represented District 2 as a council member for eight years.

“The major characteristic for District 2 is its central location, which brings easy, equal access to all parts of the city, its services, its amenities and its commercial hubs,” Weitkunat said, adding that during her time as a council member the Foothills Mall, which is only two blocks from her home, was also once a major draw of the area.

“The edge of District 2 is Midtown on College (Avenue) and major redevelopment and new activity are imminent as the Mason Corridor comes on line,” she added. “It will be the catalyst to much change in the area.”

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“(The Mason Corridor) will be the catalyst to much change in the area.” characteristic of the southeast region includes its accessibility to I-25 and the Harmony corridor, which, according to Weitkunat, is key to the district in regards to the accessibility of employment, medical services and consumer needs.

“That would be my favorite part of living in this area,” she added, “ (The) ease of access to the region as well as our community assets.”

With 36 years in Fort Collins – 13 of those being in District 2 – Weitkunat said she loves the city’s welcoming community, geography, climate and recreational side of life.

“Moving to Fort Collins means buying into a community, almost a family of connected residents,” she said. “It is being engaged in the lifeblood of the community as much as it is fulfilling our personal life plan and goals.” •

Southwest « Communities

From farmland to family living Southwest Fort Collins perfect mix of residential neighborhoods and outdoor culture

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or Wade Troxell, Fort Collins is home. The long-time city council member grew up here, went to school here and, when it was time to raise a family, stayed here – moving to the city’s southwest region in 1991.

Troxell recalls walking and running around the region’s expansive farmland when he was just 15 years old and, while he said it’s transformed into more of a residential, familyoriented area since then, he’s proud of what it’s become.

In fact, he’s so proud that he’s represented southwest Fort Collins – or district 4 – for the past five years.

“My experience with that part of the city (southwest Fort Collins) goes back to childhood,” Troxell said.

And, though it seems family comes first in the mostly-residential area, it’s also home to Front Range Community College, Rocky Mountain High School, Harmony Library and several community parks.

The proximity to hiking and biking trails – as well as to Fort Collins’ rolling foothills – also fosters an outdoor culture that can be seen in the herds of cyclists biking on Overland Trail and groups of joggers enjoying Colorado’s mild weather.

“We’re the gateway to the Rocky Mountains,” Troxell added, citing the easy access most residents have to Horsetooth Reservoir and several natural areas, including Maxwell Natural Area and Pine Ridge Natural Area. •

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Communities » Northwest

Nothing beats the northwest Amenities, accessibility abound in Fort Collins’ well-known northwest nook

BY ERIN UDELL

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ot many places can offer its residents access to amenities while also giving them the small, close-knit neighborhood feel many want. But, according to Fort Collins City Council Member Gerry Horak, that’s exactly what the city’s northwest region does.

Horak – the city’s representative for district 6 – has lived in the area for the past 35 years and touts it as a sort of one stop shop for residents interested in living close to employers, outdoor activity opportunities and the Fort Collins Old Town area.

“You can live, work and play all in the same area,” Horak said. “You don’t have to go anywhere else.”

“It’s also an easy place to get to know your neighbors and ride your bike.”

And that, Horak said, is just what people like to do.

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With the region’s proximity to Poudre River access points and several hiking and biking trails, many residents flock to the area to get a taste of the natural areas and outdoor culture Fort Collins is famous for.

Northwest Fort Collins is also home to City Park – the city’s oldest public

“You can live, work and play all in the same area. You don’t have to go anywhere else.” park, which is celebrating its 100th birthday through a year of special events and activities. With a lake, water park and charming neighborhood surrounding it, City Park is a

picturesque location that’s perfect for tossing a frisbee, riding your bike, going on a jog or just lounging around on a summer day.

And, when it’s time to head indoors for some family fun, food or shopping, Old Town Fort Collins – with its restaurants, boutiques, shops, galleries and museums – is just a short bike ride away.

According to Horak, it’s these amenities, and the proximity to Fort Collins’ major employer, Colorado State University, that makes the city’s northwest region a highly populated and well-loved area.

“District 6 is the smallest, and that’s because of the high density of people living here,” Horak added. “There are a lot of families, a lot of students.”

“It’s just a diverse place for people who like accessibility and amenities.” •

LaPorte « Communities

DOWN THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE HISTORY BOOKS

LaPorte remains “the door” to Larimer County’s rich past

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merging from the foothills of Fort Collins and flowing east above Greeley, the Cache la Poudre River is home to northern Colorado wildlife and the vast recreational opportunities the area is known to offer.

But, while rafters, kayakers and fishermen can often be seen along the banks of its rushing water, the Cache la Poudre, also referred to as just “the Poudre,” holds a history much older than the cities that surround it – one that characterizes the small community of LaPorte.

Meaning “the door” in french, LaPorte – originally called Colona – was first settled by French-Canadian fur trappers in 1858 and became Larimer County’s first settlement.

According to Rose Brinks, a longtime LaPorte resident and author of the book “Bingham Hill Cemetery; Laporte & Bellvue, Colorado,” many of these trappers married Native American women from the Sioux tribe, each taking different 160-acre plots of land throughout the area.

Brinks, who raised her children on one of these plots – and still lives there with her husband – became interested in the community’s history in 1987, when she started research-

ing and tending to the Bingham Hill Cemetery, a legendary and often-visited pioneer cemetery that is home to gravestones dating back to 1862.

But, the LaPorte seen today, which is home to a little more than 2,000 people, is far different from its roots as a bustling business center that was once the most prominent Colorado community north of Denver.

According to Brinks, the community was even just one vote away from becoming the Colorado state capital, but a devastating flood in 1864 covered the area’s army camp, Camp Collins, in water, forcing it to move six miles downriver to present day Fort Collins.

And, while LaPorte’s bustling past isn’t necessarily seen today on the small community’s quiet streets, its history is still as rich as ever to people like Brinks, who still visits the cemetery often, even raising funds to restore cracked headstones.

It’s that history and small-town feel that makes LaPorte all its own, Brinks said.

“There’s a country feel more than anything,” she added. “There’s a broad range of people. It’s a place for individuals.”

“You can’t categorize LaPorte.” •

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Communities » Windsor

TIGHT KNIT TOWN WITH ALL THE AMENTIES

Windsor keeps up with surrounding cities while keeping that small town feel

BY ERIN UDELL

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itting just south of Fort Collins and north of Loveland is a town all its own – a charming community that seems frozen in time and straight out of a reminiscent rural sitcom.

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A little more than 18,000 people call it home and, according to its mayor, John Vazquez, it’s a place where people know their neighbors and stay engaged in the community.

“Windsor offers a certain quality of life,” Vazquez said, speaking of the town’s parks, trails and closeknit community.

“We consider ourselves a pretty family friendly community as well as a safe community and a great place for people to retire,” he said. “We have a lot of the same amenities as the surrounding communities, and at the same time we’ve maintained our quaint small-town feel.”

With most of its youth going to school in the Weld RE-4 district, Vazquez added that the education many receive is top notch, citing graduation rates and the athletic program it offers.

Vazquez also spoke of the shops, boutiques and boardwalk residents get to enjoy in the town’s historic district, which, according to him, “has that Mayberry R.F.D. feel,” referencing a 1968 sitcom spinoff that depicted the rural community of Mayberry, North Carolina.

While the town’s history is rooted in agriculture, Windsor was also once home to the Great Western Sugar Factory before Kodak opened a manufacturing plant there making it,

what Vazquez calls, a “Kodak town.”

Throughout the early 2000s the town saw more retailers come into the area and, from 2000 to 2010, the community’s population growth was

“We’re tight knit.

That small town feel is certainly attractive to people.” marked at 86 percent.

“We’re leading northern Colorado in new residential developments,” Vazquez said, adding that the town is excited about its growth.

“We pride ourselves as a community on being able to work well with our surrounding communities,” he added. “We’ve always appreciated our neighbors to the east and to the west.”

But, even on the heels of such tremendous growth, Vazquez said Windsor can still maintain the characteristic that is so appealing to many of its residents.

“We’re tight knit,” he said. “That small town feel is certainly attractive to people.” •

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Communities » Red Feather

NO MALL, NO CITY HALL, NO PROBLEM

Red Feather Lakes stays simple as northern Colorado’s best kept secret

BY ERIN UDELL

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he best thing about Red Feather Lakes, a mountain village nestled among the Rockies and Roosevelt National Forest, isn’t the areas lakes, streams, vast meadows, beautiful scenery or recreation opportunities.

It’s the fact that nobody knows about it.

Dubbed “the hide-away where the natives play,” by the Poudre River and Red Feather Lakes Tourist Council, Red Feather Lakes remains one of the best kept secrets of northern Colorado, offering its residents and visitors incredible hiking, fishing and wildlife sighting opportunities.

According to Lucille Schmitt, a 40year resident of the area and owner of the Ponderosa Realty Association, Red Feather Lakes is the quintessential sleepy mountain community until warmer months roll around and seasonal residents return to their summer homes.

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“There’s about 580 year rounders,” Schmitt said. “But in the summer, it’s closer to 2,000 or 3,000 (people).”

According to Schmitt, Red Feather Lakes population explodes during the season because of its exceptional fishing, proximity to national forest areas

“It’s just kind of a quiet place that families come to generation after generation. It’s where families build memories...” and easy access to town – no steep mountain passes necessary.

And, as its name suggests, the unincorporated town is also home to a

cluster of public and private lakes that set the perfect backdrop for a weekend camping trip and even, in limited cases, allow recreational boating.

While the area was first settled more than a century ago, its effortless simplicity can still be seen in the quaint buildings and mom and pop shops that serve the people who live in and visit Red Feather Lakes.

But, according to Schmitt, visitors shouldn’t expect the large town squares and novelty shops seen in other tourist areas. With only a post office, zip code, fire station, property owners association, an outpost and trading post, Red Feather Lakes’ main village likes to keep it simple.

“It’s just kind of a quiet place that families come to generation after generation. It’s where families build memories,” Schmitt said, adding that her favorite parts about the area include the people, the climate and “just being where it feels like home.” •

Wellington « Communities

LIVING WELL IN WELLINGTON Growth and diversity reign in the northern community

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stablished in 1905 at the tip of the Colorado Front Range, the town of Wellington may only have 6,500 people and one stop light, but it can offer its residents a distinct down home and diverse feel.

“We’re an agricultural community,” said Wellington Mayor Travis Vieira.

“We have blue collar workers, white collar workers, farmers and top engineers.”

According to Vieira, the median age of Wellington’s population is around 32, a trend that came with the town’s influx of affordable housing and appealed to a lot of younger residents.

“We have a good supply of homes and we have them at an affordable price,” he said. “That gives young families an opportunity to come here and buy homes and get a good start.”

On either side of the town’s main street are restaurants, businesses and Town Hall, giving Wellington a simple feel – something that has attracted more than 1,000 people to the area since the last U.S. Census.

As far as Wellington’s future, Vieira said the town is working hard on developing parks and trails, which will connect the community and its newer developments to make it more pedestrian friendly for residents and visitors.

In working with Fort Collins and Larimer County to mitigate flood waters, Vieira also said the town will be able to open up a pedestrian underpass near 1-25 to better connect

“We’re a close community. We just love Wellington.” the town.

“That’s been a big deal in my eyes,” Vieira said of the project, which should be completed later this year.

“We’re a close community,” he added. “We just love Wellington.” •

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Communities » Estes Park

EVERYTHING ESTES HAS TO OFFER

Mountain town balances close-knit feel with vacation destinations

BY ERIN UDELL

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riving through Estes Park, it’s hard not to feel it. From the quaint shops lining the town’s streets, to its views and prime mountain location, Estes Park just feels different – it feels like Colorado.

Known as the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the town sets the scene for world-class sightseeing and recreation opportunities like golfing, hiking, rafting, mountain climbing and horseback riding.

And while it may be a town known for its tourist attractions – including the Stanley Hotel, Stephen King’s inspiration for the setting of his popular novel, “The Shining” – the aspects that captivate visitors also ensure the quality of life many permanent residents get to enjoy.

“Thanks to our tourism-based economy, the Town of Estes Park offers its residents amenities that are uncharacteristic of many small mountain towns,” said Kate Rusch, Estes Park’s public information officer. •

“Estes Park offers everything families and retirees could want in a hometown.”

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Rusch added that the town offers its residents and visitors access to a history museum, senior center and conference center, as well as special events and activities throughout the year.

“Combined with events hosted by community organizations, there are wonderful things going on early every weekend of the year,” Rusch said.

“There’s truly something for everyone, from rodeos to classical music.”

According to Rusch, it’s these opportunities, including a full-service medical center, public library, K through 12 schools and a parks and recreation

district, that make Estes Park not just a road trip stop, but also a great place to lay down roots.

“Estes Park offers everything families and retirees could want in a hometown,” she said.

Named after Joel Estes, the area’s first settler, and incorporated as a town in 1917, Estes Park is located at 7,522 feet above sea level. According to the town’s community profile, approximately 5,858 people called the town home as of 2010 and the median age hovers around 51 years old. •

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Communities » Greeley

HOME GROWN GREELEY Diverse city stays grounded in founding principles

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ith its thriving agricultural economy, vibrant college campus and small-community feel, there’s no question as to why the city of Greeley’s slogan is “Great. From the ground up.”

Incorporated in 1886, Greeley founders turned the arid territory into what it is today – a historically and culturally rich city built on hard work and agricultural prosperity.

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the world – but is also the site of a recent economic resurgence, powered mainly by the energy resources of Weld County.

With the University of Northern Colorado, a four-year public university located in the city, Greeley also gets to experience the diversity and culture UNC’s more than 12,000 students bring to the community.

“In the area of education, Greeley is truly a college town,” Otto said, adding that the university and its graduates continue to win awards and gain attention for their academic and ath-

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letic accomplishments. “... Aims Community College (also) turns out skilled graduates via training and education in line with new and emerging trends in local and global job markets.”

Outside of campus, Greeley’s location and dedication to the arts also offers its residents and visitors unique experiences. From the city’s more than 40 parks, natural areas and athletic fields, to its entertainment opportunities like art gallery showings, concerts, festivals and the annual and area-favorite Greeley Stampede, this one-time small farming community

and educational assets,” Otto said.

“Our residents represent a varied and rich mix of talent, culture, passion for the arts and a work ethic that helps produce everything from high tech products to the food on your table.” •

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Greeley’s population in recent years has expanded to an estimated 115,000 people, many of whom have descended from the city’s early Russian, German, Japanese and Mexican populations – all adding to the area’s diverse history and background.

Of this population, nearly 60 percent of our citizens are 40 or younger.

“The diversity of the community extends well beyond our economic

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LOVELAND HAS HEART

The gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park is rich in culture, tradition

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In Loveland, population 66,000, sculpture is a big part of the city’s modern history, and that’s reflected all over town, particularly in displays such as the Benson Sculpture Garden, 1129 W. 29th St., and the Foote Lagoon area near City Hall, 500 E. Third St. Loveland is home to two major foundries that over the years have attracted an active arts community and industry.

If Loveland is like a canvas, it should include the color red for the passion...

The Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St., remodeled this year, provides another arts venue. It is a historic, 1920s-built venue for musical and performing arts events, located in the heart of Loveland’s downtown.

For tourists, westbound U.S. Highway 34 is the major entry into Rocky

Mountain National Park and passes through the Big Thompson Canyon, a fishing hot spot, and the town of Estes Park, full of souvenir shops, ice cream parlors, restaurants and a riverwalk along the Big Thompson River.

But explorers who want to stay closer to home can stop by one of several festivals held in Loveland each year, such as Sculpture in the Park at Benson Sculpture Garden and the Loveland Sculpture Invitational, which draw thousands of artists from all over the world and contribute $1 million to the local economy. A more down-to-earth event, The Old

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Communities » Loveland

Fashioned Corn Roast Festival, is a celebration of Loveland’s agricultural roots and features a corn shucking contest, a carnival atmosphere and ears of roasted and boiled corn.

Retail options in Loveland include The Promenade Shops and Centerra and The Outlets, two prime shopping spots in Northern Colorado that are located on either side of Interstate 25 at U.S. Highway 34. Between the two centers, shoppers can choose from stores such as Macy’s or catch dinner and movie at the Metrolux Theater and several restaurants.

Loveland will be home to the Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation and Technology on the former Agilent Technologies property. It’s an ongoing economic project the city hopes will draw new high-tech and clean-energy businesses and bring jobs along with it.

But perhaps Loveland is best known for what it does each February, when the city goes all out for Valentine’s Day. The Valentine remailing program processes thousands of Valentines from all over the world, hand-canceling each one with a special Valentine-themed cachet. At the heart of Loveland’s identity is Miss Loveland Valentine, a female high school student who reigns as Loveland’s spokesman for a year.

Mary Askham, Miss Loveland Valentine for 2012, sums up her hometown this way: If Loveland is like a canvas, it should include the color red for the passion and themes of love within the community, blue for its abundance and opportunity, and green for its natural beauty. • 38 » FYI: Your Guide to Northern Colorado

Timnath « Communities

Small but mighty Timnath grows and expands while maintaining “escape” feel

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he people of Timnath, Colorado are connected, and not just by their shared history or single zip code, but through a dedication to helping their town grow and prosper.

With a projected population of 1,100 people calling Timnath home, the small town’s population has grown in the past decade from only about 230 in the 2000 census.

“The town is a growing community with many young families moving to our subdivisions,” said Timnath’s Community Development Director, T.J. Dlubac.

“When driving through our town, you will get a sense of a small community, which is growing. We are a community with a strong vision and mission to create regional cooperative relationships and create a place for our residents to live, work and recreate.”

Timnath’s Old Town area, according to Dlubac, provides a glimpse into the town’s past as a major beet farming hub while the area’s outskirts offer family fun and recreational opportunities characteristic of northern Colorado.

“Right outside of town limits, but a great community amenity, is Timnath Reservoir,” Dlubac said. Leased

by Timnath, and partially open to the public, the reservoir is part of the town’s first Park, Recreation, Open Space, Trails Master Plan, which will look into how the reservoir can be utilized effectively.

Besides the reservoir, residents can also enjoy golfing at the Harmony Club Golf Course – the same course where Colorado State University’s golf team practices – and visiting the Swetsville Zoo, a sculpture park made up of welded farm equipment.

Nestled among larger cities and towns like Fort Collins, Greeley and Windsor, Timnath offers its residents an escape from the hustle and bustle of more populated areas as well as “a historic core, good schools and good neighbors,” according to the town’s official website.

And, if the more than 300 percent population increase over the past six years is any indicator, this little escape is set to keep growing while keeping their unbeatable small town charm. •

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GOVERNMENT Governor

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Governor John W Hickenlooper

State Sen. Bob Bacon, D District14 (Fort Collins area)

State Rep. Don Beezley, R -

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(Broomfield and Superior)

136 State Capitol, Denver, 80203-1792 (303) 866-2471 www.colorado.gov

U.S. Senators U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D)

House District 33 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-4667 don.beezley.house@state.co.us www.donbeezley.com

State Rep. Brian DelGrosso, R House District 51 (Loveland)

458 Russell Senate Office Bldg, Washington D.C. 20510 (202) 224-5852 1127 Sherman St., Suite 150, Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 455-7600 www.bennet.senate.gov

State Sen. Kevin Lundberg, R District 15 (Represents Larimer County, outside of Fort Collins) 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-4853 kevin@kevinlundberg.com www.kevinlundberg.com/

200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-2947 brian@briandelgrosso.com www.briandelgrosso.com

U.S. Sen. Mark Udall (D)

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U.S. Representatives U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, R District 4 (Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland and Greeley) 213 Cannon HOB, Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 225-4676 123 N College Ave., Suite 220, Ft. Collins, CO 80524 (970) 221-7110 www.gardner.house.gov

(Weld County, located near Broomfield and along the I-25 corridor) 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-4876 shawnmitch@aol.com www.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/Senate/members/Sen23.htm

State Sen. Scott W. Renfroe, R District 13 (Greeley, Windsor and other northern Weld county communities east of Fort Collins) 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-4451 senatorrenfroe@gmail.com www.scottrenfroe.com

State Rep. Randy Fischer, D House District 53

State Rep. John Kefalas, D House District 52

(Central and south Fort Collins) 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-4569 john.kefalas.house@state.co.us www.johnkefalas.org

State Rep. B.J. Nikkel, R House District 49

(North Fort Collins, Wellington, Berthoud, Red Feather Lakes, Estes Park) 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-2907 rep.nikkel@gmail.com www.bjnikkel.com

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House District 48

Council member Ben Manvel,

(Johnstown, Milliken, Firestone, Erie, La Salle) 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-2943 glenn.vaad.house@state.co.us www.glennvaad.com

State Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, R House District 65

(Eaton and Ault, just north of Greeley) 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-3706 jerry@repsonnenberg.com www.electsonnenberg.com/

State Rep. Dave Young, D House District 50

(Greeley and Evans) 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-2929 dave.young.house@state.co.us www.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/House/members/Hou50.htm

Larimer County County Commissioners: County Commissioner Lew Gaiter III, District 1 (northern third of Larimer County) 200 W. Oak St., P.O. Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 498-7010 lgaiter@larimer.org www.lewgaiter.com

County Commissioner Steve Johnson, District 2 200 W. Oak St., P.O. Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 498-7010 johnsosw@co.larimer.co.us www.larimer.org/bocc/bios.htm

County Commissioner Tom Donnelly, District 3 200 W. Oak St., P.O. Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 290-2431 donnelt@co.larimer.co.us www.tom4larimer.com

Fort Collins City Council: Mayor Karen Weitkunat 300 LaPorte Ave., P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 416-2154 kweitkunat@fcgov.com www.fcgov.com/council/kweitkunat.php

City Manager Darin Atteberry 300 LaPorte Ave., P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 221-6505 datteberry@fcgov.com www.fcgov.com/citymanager

Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Ohlson, District 5

(West of College Ave., past Overland Trail) 300 LaPorte Ave., P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 493-7225 kohlson@fcgov.com

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District 1

(Northeast area, east of N. College Avenue) 300 LaPorte Ave., P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 217-1932 bmanvel@fcgov.com www.fcgov.com/council/bmanvel.php

Council member Lisa Poppaw, District 2

(Eastern area, along E. Horsetooth Road) 300 LaPorte Ave., P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 223-4136 lpoppaw@fcgov.com www.fcgov.com/council/lpoppaw.php

Council member Aislinn Kottwitz, District 3

(Southeast area,south of E. Harmony Road) 300 LaPorte Ave., P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 692-9915 akottwitz@fcgov.com www.fcgov.com/council/akottwitz.php

Council member Wade Troxell, District 4

(Southwest area, west of S. College Avenue) 300 LaPorte Ave., P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 219-8940 wtroxell@fcgov.com www.fcgov.com/council/wtroxell.php

Council member Gerry Horak, District 6

(Northwest area, west of N. College Avenue) 300 LaPorte Ave., P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 217-2993 ghorak@fcgov.com www.fcgov.com/council/ghorak.php

Loveland City Council: Mayor Cecil Gutierrez 500 East 3rd St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2190 Mayor@ci.loveland.co.us www.ci.loveland.co.us/index.aspx?page=75

City Manager Bill Cahill 500 East 3rd St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2306 cahilb@ci.loveland.co.us www.ci.loveland.co.us/index.aspx?page=367

Mayor Pro Tem Cathleen McEwen, Ward 4 500 East 3rd St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2197 cathleen.mcewen@ci.loveland.co.us www.ci.loveland.co.us/index.aspx?page=1653

Council member Daryle Klassen, Ward 1 500 East 3rd St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2191 daryle.klassen@ci.loveland.co.us www.ci.loveland.co.us/index.aspx?page=82

Government « Services Council member Chauncey Taylor,

Council member Sandi Elder,

Ward 1 500 East 3rd St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2192 Chauncey.Taylor@ci.loveland.co.us www.ci.loveland.co.us/index.aspx?page=1649

At-Large 1000 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 336-4293 sandi.elder@greeleygov.com

Council member Joan Shaffer,

At-Large 1000 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 336-4292 Robb.Casseday@greeleygov.com

Ward 2 500 East 3rd St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2193 joan.shaffer@ci.loveland.co.us www.ci.loveland.co.us/index.aspx?page=903

Council member Phil Farley,

Council member Robb Casseday,

Windsor Town Board:

Ward 2 500 East 3rd St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2198 Phil.Farley@ci.loveland.co.us www.ci.loveland.co.us/index.aspx?page=1650

Mayor John Vazquez

Council member Hugh McKean,

District 1 301 Walnut St., Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 223-5728

Ward 3 500 East 3rd St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2195 hugh.mckean@ci.loveland.co.us www.ci.loveland.co.us/index.aspx?page=911

Council member John H. Fogle,

301 Walnut St., Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 674-1679 jvazquez@windsorgov.com

Board Member Don Shanfelt,

Board Member Don Thompson, District 2 301 Walnut St., Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 686-5686

Ward 3 500 East 3rd St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2194 John.Fogle@ci.loveland.co.us www.ci.loveland.co.us/index.aspx?page=1651

Board Member Matthew A. O’Neill,

Council member Ralph Trenary,

District 4 301 Walnut St., Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 686-7389

Ward 4 500 East 3rd St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2197 Ralph.Trenary@ci.loveland.co.us www.ci.loveland.co.us/index.aspx?page=1652

Greeley City Council: Mayor Tom Norton 1000 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 350-9772 Tom.Norton@greeleygov.com

Council member Charles Archibeque, Ward 1 1000 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 353-2876 Charles.Archibeque@greeleygov.com

Council member Donna Sapienza, Ward 2 1000 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 336-4294 Donna.Sapienza@greeleygov.com

Council member John Gates, Ward 3 1000 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 336-4296 John.Gates@greeleygov.com

Council member Michael Finn, Ward 4 1000 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 590-1523 michael.finn@greeleygov.com

District 3 301 Walnut St., Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 674-8718

Board Member Kristie Melendez,

Board Member Robert Bishop-Cotner, District 5 301 Walnut St., Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 686-9761

Board Member Mike Carrigan, District 6 301 Walnut St., Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 674-9160

Weld County Commissioners: County Commissioner David Long, District 1 (North Weld County) 1150 O St., P.O. Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632 (970) 336-7204 dlong@co.weld.co.us

County Commissioner Douglas Rademacher, District 2 (Western Weld County) 1150 O St., P.O. Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632 (970) 336-7204 drademacher@co.weld.co.us

County Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, District 3 (Southern Weld County) 1150 O St., P.O. Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632 (970) 336-7204 bkirkmeyer@co.weld.co.us

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Communities Âť Old Town

UTILITIES

Trash haulers and recycling companies in Larimer and Weld Counties: Gallegos Sanitation, Inc. (Fort Collins) (970) 484-5556

Ram Waste Systems, Inc. (Fort Collins) (970) 226-3396

Waste Management (Fort Collins) (970) 482-6319

Clean Air Compost (Fort Collins) (970) 224-4732 (Pick-up services for food waste and compostable materials) National Recycling, Inc. (Fort Collins)

Comcast Communications

East Larimer County Water District

(800) 934-6489 1201 University Ave. Fort Collins, CO (888) 824-4010 1200 U.S. 287 Fort Collins, CO (877) 504-5587 1582 West 1st St. Loveland, CO (888) 824-4010 3737 W 10th St. Greeley, CO (800) 266-2278

(970) 493-2044

DirecTV

Spring Canyon Water District

Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD) (970) 226-3104

South Fort Collins Sanitation District (SFCSD) (970) 226-2484

Platte River Power Authority (970) 229-5303

Poudre Valley Rural Electric

Association, Inc. (970) 282-6434

(970) 493-7478

(800) 783-1375

(970) 226-5605

Waste Management of Northern Colorado (Ault)

Qwest Communications

Sunset Water District

(970) 377-6408

(970) 482-1907

Telewire of Colorado

Xcel Energy Natural Gas/ Electric

(970) 674-2500

Waste-Not Recycling (Loveland) (970) 669-9912

(970) 224-4714

US Cable

(970) 225-7848

Loveland:

City Of Loveland Solid

(800) 480-7020

Waste Division (970) 962-2529

(970) 484-6448

(970) 621-8504

Utility companies in Larimer County:

(970) 667-4603

Northern Colorado Disposal (Greeley) (970) 353-4090

Bunting Disposal, Inc. (Evans) (970) 373-5088

Ultrastar Satellite TV

Cable companies in Larimer and Weld Counties:

Fort Collins:

A Ace Dish

City of Fort Collins Electric

Anheuser-Busch Inc. (970) 472-3615

(888) 569-9818

(970) 224-6154

Access Dish Tv

City of Fort Collins Engineering

(866) 722-0633

(970) 221-6605

City of Fort Collins Water (970) 221-6809

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Arkins Water Association Bald Mountain Water Association City of Loveland Utilities (970) 962-3561

City of Loveland Water Department (970) 962-3754

Magpie Operating, Inc (970) 669-6309

Western Area Power Authority (970) 472-2306

Xcel Energy High Pressure Gas (970) 225-7851

Utilities « Services Wellington: Kinder Morgan/ KN Energy (303) 833-3313

Northern Colorado Water District (970) 568-3975

Wellington Public Works (970) 568-3381

Frederick: Kinder Morgan (303) 833-3313

Johnstown: Town of Johnstown (970) 587-4664

Berthoud:

LaPorte:

Little Thompson Water District

West Fort Collins Water District

(970) 532-2096

(970) 484-4881

North Carter Lake Water Association (970) 663-4632

Lucerne:

Town of Berthoud Public Works

North Weld County Water District

(970) 532-2643

(970) 356-3020

Greeley:

Mead:

City of Greeley Water

AT&T Fiber

(970) 350-9814

(303) 620-2730

Xcel Energy (970) 395-1229

Broomfield: Level 3 Communications (ICG Comm)

Timnath: Town of Timnath (970) 224-3211

(877) 366-8344 x 2

Windsor:

Level 3 Fiber Lines Communications

Town of Windsor

(720) 888-2061

(970) 686-7476

Estes Park: Baja Communications

Wray:

(970) 214-3036

CenturyTel Engineering

Town of Estes Park

(970) 332-0007

(970) 577-3586

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How to get a driver’s license For Colorado residents over the age of 21, you must: ••Pass the written knowledge test ••Pass a vision screening test ••Present identification that proves your identity, age, name and lawful presence in Colorado (one example of this would be a Colorado driver’s license that expired less than 10 years ago) -Present proof of your current Colorado address

Obtain a Colorado Instruction Permit ••Pass a road test

Are you new to Colorado?

• Get a Colorado Instruction Permit and hold it for at least one year ••Complete a Drive Time Log (if under 18) ••Pass a road test Or – ••Present an out-of-state permit that meets Colorado’s permit requirements ••Pass a road test ••Additional identification may be required in select cases. For more information, visit the Department of Motor Vehicle’s website, http://www.colorado. gov/revenue/dmv.

Need to register your vehicle?

In order to transfer your license, permit or Things you will need: ID card from another state, you must bring ••If the vehicle was titled in another state, the following into your local license office: VIN verification has to be completed.

••Your current license, permit or ID ••Title assigned in owner's name or current out of state registration.

••Proof of your current address in Colorado •• Money to purchase your new card ••A form of secure and verifiable identification (an in-state or out-of-state driver’s liNew to Colorado and between the cense that expired less than one year ago) ages 16 and 21?

To get a driver’s license, you must:

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••Proof of Colorado Vehicle Emissions ••Proof of Insurance ••Payment for registration taxes and fees

You need to register your vehicle:

••Within 60 days after purchasing it ••Within 90 days after you become a Colorado resident ••If you own a foreign vehicle operated within Colorado ••If you are a non-resident who operates a business within Colorado state lines and uses a motor vehicle in your business practices ••Within forty-five days of returning to the U.S. after time out of the country

Where to register your vehicle:

••For information on registering your vehicle in Larimer County, call (970) 498-7010.

••For information on registering your vehicle in Weld County, call (970) 336-7204.

Want to register to vote?

••To register online at http://www.sos. state.co.us, Colorado residents need to have a state driver’s license or Department-of-Revenue-issued ID card. •

Old Town « Communities

Staying healthy Healthcare options are easy to find in northern Colorado

BY ERIN UDELL

M

ild weather, ample sunshine and opportunities for outdoor activities in northern Colorado all lend to the idea of living your best life. But maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t end there. With the several hundred health care providers and organizations available to residents in Larimer and Weld counties, its easy to find physicians, dentists and even providers of alternative medicine, like acupuncture, massage and hypnotherapy.

Using resources like the Health District of Northern Larimer County (online at healthdistrict.org), it’s easy to find healthcare providers and systems in your area. •

Poudre Valley Health System With 33 services, ranging from surgical services to a sleep disorder center, Poudre Valley Health System

– including the Poudre Valley Medical Group – offers northern Colorado residents 18 specialty clinics, four urgent care clinics and six primary care clinics.

Poudre Valley Health System 2315 E. Harmony Rd., Suite 200, Fort Collins, CO 80528 (970) 495-7000 or (800) 252-5784 Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 495-7000 Harmony Campus 2127 E. Harmony Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80528 Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 624-2500

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Services » Healthcare

Mountain Crest Behavioral Health 4601 Corbett Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80528 (970) 207-4800 or (800) 523-1213

Estes Park Medical Center

As a 25-bed critical access acute care facility, Estes Park Medical Center offers a 24-hour emergency department and ambulance service, North Colorado emergency air transport, surgical Medical Center services, obstetrics, home health care and hospice, according to the center’s Located in Greeley, the Banner official website.

Health North Colorado Medical Center Located next to the primary care fa(NCMC) is a private, non-profit facility cility, Prospect Park Living Center is a serving southern Wyoming, western nursing facility that provides 24-hour Nebraska, western Kansas and northcare, physical, speech and occupationeastern Colorado. Operating 372 beds, al therapy to patients. and four other community care clinics The Family Medical Clinic also in northern Colorado, NCMC is one specializes in family medicine, obstetof the region’s largest hospital prorics, general surgery, pediatrics and vider, according to the NCMC’s official orthopedics. website.

Estes Park Medical Center Banner Health also operates McKee 555 Prospect Ave., P.O. Box 2740, Medical Center, a 132-bed, acute-care Estes Park, CO 80517 hospital in Loveland.

Contact: (970) 586-2317 Like Poudre Valley Health System, NCMC also offers around 30 different EPMC Family Medical Clinic health care services.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 Banner Health North Colorado p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon Medical Center Contact: (970) 586-2200 1801 16th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 352-4121 EPMC Specialty Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday, Banner Health McKee Medical Center 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2000 Boise Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 Contact: (970) 577-4408 (970) 669-4640

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Child care in northern Colorado Ault Highland Early Childhood Education Center 102 Alpine Ave., Ault,CO 80610-8061 (970) 834-1326 www.highlandearlychildhoodcenter.org

Berthoud Raising Daisies Daycare 710 Bunyan Ave., Berthoud,CO 80513-1115

Eaton Eaton Early Learning Center 25 S Cottonwood Ave. Eaton,CO 80615-3591 (970) 454-9400 • www.eatonelc.com

Faith Pre-School 36980 County Road 37, Eaton,CO 80615-8713 (970) 454-3244

Erie Childrens House Weld County 3801 Godding Hollow Pkwy., Erie,CO 80516 (303) 651-3215 • childrenshousewc.com

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Vista Ridge Academy 3100 Ridgeview Dr., Erie,CO 80516 (303) 828-4944 • www.vistaridgeacademy.org

Exploring Minds Academy Erie,CO 80516 (303) 828-3696 • exploringmindsacademy.com

The Goddard School 3000 Village Vista Dr., Erie,CO 80516-2522 (303) 828-5202 • www.goddardschool.com

Primrose School At Vista Ridge 2998 Ridgeview Dr., Erie,CO 80516 (303) 665-3444 • primroseschools.com

Wee School Preschool The 690 Briggs St, Erie,CO 80516 (303) 828-2939 • weeschoolpreschool.com

Estes Park Estes Valley Recreation District 380 Community Dr.,Estes Park,CO 80517 (970) 586-8189

Mountain Top Preschool

& Child Care

1250 Woodstock Dr., Estes Park,CO 80517 (970) 586-6489

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Services » Child Care

Evans Head Start 1400 37th St., Evans,CO 80620-1906 (970) 339-3085 • centennial.greeleyschools.org

Little Britches Learning

Center Tri-pointe

3001 8th Ave., Evans,CO 80620-1201 (970) 346-7880 • northlblc.com

Chappelow-Bright School Age Center 2001 34th St, Evans,CO 80620-1800 (970) 339-5330 • chappelow.greeleyschools.org

Tots On The Spot Event Childcare Fort Collins,CO 80521 (970) 214-8373 • www.totsonthespot.com

Young Peoples Learning Center 209 E Plum St. Fort Collins,CO 80524 (970) 818-8291 • www.youngpeopleslcco.com

The Goddard School 6427 Carmichael St., Fort Collins,CO 80528 (970) 482-1003

G K’S Gymnastics

Fort Collins

2026 Lowe St., Fort Collins,CO 80525 (970) 226-0306 • www.gk-gymnastics.com

Basecamp

First United Methodist Church

1241 Riverside Ave. Suite 200 Fort Collins,CO 80524 (970) 266-1734 • mybasecampkids.org

1005 Stover St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 482-2436 • www.fccrosswalk.com

Spring Creek Country Day School

Family Center The

1900 Remington St., Fort Collins,CO 80525 (970) 224-4240 • springcreekschool.com

309 Hickory St., Fort Collins,CO 80524-1184 (970) 221-1615

Little Acorns Infant Center

Harmony School Christian Early Childhood Center

3507 Richmond Dr., Fort Collins,CO 80526 (970) 206-9200

2112 E Harmony Rd., Fort Collins,CO 80528 (970) 225-9757 • harmonyschoolonline.com

Little Bears Child Care Inc

KinderCare Learning Center

1900 S Lemay Ave. • Fort Collins,CO 80525 (970) 472-1984 2551 Hampshire Rd., Fort Collins,CO 80526 (970) 484-3932 • www.littlebearschildcare.com

Hearts In Hand 2464 Marquette St., Fort Collins,CO 80525 (970) 223-1245 • www.heartsinhandschool.com

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Child Development Center

1100 Rocky Mountain Way, Fort Collins,CO 80526 (970) 223-5437 4703 Mcmurry Ave., Fort Collins,CO 80525 (970) 377-0407 3506 Lochwood Dr., Fort Collins,CO 80525 (970) 223-3888 www.kindercare.com

Child Care « Services Little People’s Landing

Numberone Child Enrichment Center

4525 Boardwalk Dr. Fort Collins,CO 80525 (970) 266-1230 6606 Avondale Rd., Fort Collins,CO 80525 (970) 225-2936 littlepeopleslanding.com

4601 W 9th St, Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 346-1101 www.numberonechildenrichmentcenter.com

Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 424 Pine St., Fort Collins,CO 80524 (970) 493-2628 • www.teaching-tree.org

Christ Fellowship Church 3850 Ziegler Rd., Fort Collins,CO 80525 (970) 223-0682 • www.christfellowshipchurch.net

Seven Oaks Academy 3513 Richmond Dr., Fort Collins,CO 80526 (970) 229-0300 2815 Iowa Dr., Fort Collins,CO 80525 (970) 484-4700 www.brighthorizons.com

Choice City Christian Camp Harmony & Timberline, Fort Collins,CO 80521 (970) 310-6335 • choicecitychristiancamp.com

Family Care Connection Inc 2521 Bedford Ct, Fort Collins,CO80526 (970) 223-9026 • familycareconnection.com

Frederick Creative Years Learning Center 6501 Frederick Way, Frederick,CO 80530 (303) 772-4747 • creativeyears.org

Carbon Valley Academy Preschool 157 E 5th Ave., Frederick,CO 80504 (303) 833-3868 • www.cvapreschool.org

Ft. Lupton Many Blessings Child Care 138 Mckinley Ave., Fort Lupton,CO 80621 (303) 857-2359 • manyblessingschildcare.com

Greeley Cdi Head Start Weld County 710 11th St., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 587-2888

Weld County Family

Starline Preschool 2418 19th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 www.starlinepreschool.com

Discovery Montessori School 2802 W 22nd St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 506-1919

Miss Nancy’s Preschool And Childcare 1801 15th St., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 351-0693 • missnancyspreschool.vpweb.com

North Colorado Medical Center Childcare Center 2101 16th St., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 353-4183

Early Childhood University 6525 W 18th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 506-6900 • universityschools.com

Gloria Christi Lutheran Church & Preschool-Daycare 1322 31st Ave., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 353-2554 • www.gloriachristi.org

Victory Childcare Center 6101 W 10th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 351-8400 • www.vcfofgreeley.org

Day Spring Christian Academy 3734 W 20th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-1151 • dayspringchristianeagles.com

KinderCare Learning Center 4059 W 11th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 352-0721 • www.kindercare.com

Headstart Madison 500 24th St., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 353-2796

Headstart Plaza Del Milagro 2500 1st Ave. Suite Cc, Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 356-5036

Children’s Health Place 1601 25th Ave., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 356-2600 • thechildrenshealthplace.com

Child Care Associates 6717 34th Street Rd., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 302-0703 • www.weldcochildcare.org

Ilas Learning Center

Wee Love Preschool

First Steps

3800 W 20th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 339-3305

ABC Child Development Centers 5000 W 11th St, Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 352-2222 • abccdc.com

Adventure Child Center 5800 W 18th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-5437

Adventure Day Camp 5800 W 18th St, Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-0632

Hillside Baptist Child Development Center 2436 9th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-7001 • hbc-greeley.org

218 1/2 10th St., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 356-3511 1610 29th Avenue Pl. Suite 101 Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 353-4192

Kindermusik By Priscilla 617 40th Ave., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 324-3362

Montessori Academy Of Northern Colorado 2802 W 22nd St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 506-9055

My Friends & Me Learning Center 4601 W 9th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-7040

Theresa’s Tall Giraffes Day Camp Center 1542 7th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 395-0156

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Serivces » Child Care Children’s Workshop-early Learning Center 1425 Diana Dr., Loveland,CO 80537 (970) 663-3146 4601 Sunview Dr., Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 613-9424 www.childrens-workshop.com

United-Day Care Center 2109 Maple Dr., Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 667-7240 • teaching-tree.org

Carrie Martin Early Childhood Center 4129 Joni Ln., Loveland,CO 80537 (970) 613-5789

Monroe Early Childhood Center 1500 Monroe Ave., Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 613-6507

Sarah Milner Early Childhood Center 743 Jocelyn Dr., Loveland,CO 80537 (970) 613-6709

Nunn

First Christian Church Pre-School

Sonshine Preschool

2230 13th St., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-1292 • www.fccgreeley.com

3000 W 16th St, Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 352-2600 • www.ag.org

Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran Church

Johnstown

472 Roosevelt Ave, Nunn,CO 80648 (970) 897-2975

New Horizons Academy Preschool And Fine Arts

Platteville

950 43rd Ave. Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 353-6582 • www.sothgreeley.org

St Peter’s Preschool 1112 9th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 346-9777

33 S Harding Ave, Johnstown,CO 80534 (970) 587-5224

LaSalle My Friends & Me Learning Center

Cdi Head Start Weld County 1202 Main St., Platteville,CO 80651 (970) 785-2324

300 1st Ave., La Salle,CO 80645 (970) 284-5131

Wellington

Loveland

4103 Hayes Ave, Wellington,CO 80549 (970) 568-0780 • www.creativekidscorner.com

The Sunshine House

Billingtons Busy Bee Daycare

1801 Piney River Dr., Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 635-0111 • www.sunshinehouse.com

Camy Cares Day Care 4203 Julesberg Dr., Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 663-0200

Resurrection Preschool (RCS Preschool) 6502 E Crossroads Blvd., Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 612-0632 • www.rezpreschool.com

Duncebusters Play & Learn 6065 Sky Pond Dr. Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 593-1716

Edmondson Early ChildhoodEast Cottage A 307 W 49th St., Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 613-6313

Lincoln Early Childhood-Cottage 3312 Douglas Ave., Loveland,CO 80538

KinderCare Learning Center 2755 N Garfield Ave., Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 663-0754

Lacy’s Childcare 303 Reagan Dr., Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 635-2516 • lacyschildcare.com

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Colorado State Government Child Care Services

Creative Kids Corner

6900 Loudon St., Wellington,CO 80549 (970) 568-1138

Windsor KinderCare Learning Center 4755 Royal Vista Cir, Windsor,CO 80528 (970) 223-0056 • www.kindercare.com

Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop Windsor,CO 80528 (970) 674-0901 • noahsarkworkshop.com

Kid’s Haven 1399 Water Valley Pkwy, Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 686-5664

Faithsteps Preschool 1020 Walnut St., Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 686-7307

The Windmill Child Enrichment Center 1215 Automation Dr., Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 674-0004 • windmillcec.com

Education « Services

I

n the late 1800s, Greeley and Fort Collins were just a couple of ordinary agricultural hubs – a dime a dozen back in that day. But, with the opening of the now major universities, Fort Collins’ Colorado State University and Greeley’s University of Northern Colorado, both cities are home to vibrant communities based in education, research and innovation.

As the two major higher education institutions in the northern Colorado area, both CSU and UNC manage to stay true to their original roots.

CSU, which is Colorado’s land-grant university, is still home to renowned agricultural and research programs.

And UNC, which was founded as the State Normal School of Colorado, still has a strong basis in liberal arts and teacher education.

ALL THAT HIGHER-ED OFFERS Area colleges and universities better community and residents

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Services » Education For those not interested in taking the traditional four-year approach, other schools like Aims Community College and Front Range Community College also help to shape northern Colorado communities and their residents.

FRCC, the largest community college in the state with three campuses, prides itself on preparing its students for the “real world.” By offering associate degree programs in established and emerging industries like Clean Energy Technology and Health Information Technology, FRCC hopes to give students the tools they need for lasting success.

As another two-year learning institution, Aims Community College offers its students more than 160 degree certificate programs, online classes and an affordable education.

No matter the scope or size of higher education institutions in northern Colorado, each school doesn’t just mold minds; it also molds the areas surrounding it. Without CSU, Fort Collins wouldn’t be the city it is today.

Without schools like Aims Community College, residents of the region would not get the flexible opportunities and programs in continuing education.

And without its residents constantly looking to improve through education, northern Colorado wouldn’t be an area built off of the ideas of hard work and perseverance. •

Larimer and Weld County higher education institutions: Aims Community College 5401 West 20th St., Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 330-8008 As a public, two-year secondary education institution, Aims Community College has more than 160 degree and certificate programs. It also has three campus, day and evening classes and online courses.

Colorado State University 711 Oval Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80523 (970) 491-6444 As a public research institution and Colorado’s only land-grant university, CSU has a student population of almost 30,000.

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Front Range Community College 3645 West 112th Ave. Westminster, CO 80031 (303) 404-5000 Serving more than 25,000 students with three campuses, outreach sites and a learning center, FRCC is the largest community college in Colorado.

College America 4601 South Mason St., Fort Collins, CO 80525 www.collegeamerica.edu Phone: (970) 221-2769 As an institution with associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, College America offers curriculum in healthcare, business, information technology and graphic art.

Institute of Business and Medical Careers Fort Collins College 3842 S. Mason St., Fort Collins, CO 80525 Greeley College 5400 West 11th St., Suite D, Greeley, Colorado 80634 http://www.ibmc.edu IBMC’s mission is to deliver a wide range of opportunities ìto promote personal, social and career development.

DeVry University 1870 West 122nd Ave., Westminster, CO 80234 (303) 280-7400 With flexible hours and scheduling, DeVry offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Business and Management, Engineering and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Media Arts and Technology.

University of Northern Colorado 501 20 St., Greeley, Colorado, 80639 (970) 351-1890 A higher education institution offering more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs, UNC’s mission is to help students explore their passions.

University of Phoenix 2720 Council Tree Avenue #200 Fort Collins (970) 226-1781 With almost 200 campuses across the U.S. the University of Phoenix offers northern Colorado residents with a chance to take their education to the next level through online and on-campus courses.

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STANDING OUT AMONG THE CROWD

Northern Colorado districts big and small show dedication to academic excellence

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ith 178 school districts, 1, 780 schools, 130,000 educators and more than 840,000 students in Colorado’s K-12 public schools, it’s a wonder that any institutions can manage to stand out.

But, even in this time of tremendous growth for the state’s school system – with a student population increase of 10,949 just this past year – northern Colorado districts are doing just that.

With three of the largest districts in the state – Poudre, Greeley-Evans and Thompson – the northern region is home to schools focused on furthering their students, faculty and staff.

Poudre School District As the largest district in northern Colorado, with 27,510 students and 50 schools, Poudre covers almost 2,000 square miles of the state.

Among its 50 schools in communities like Fort Collins, LaPorte, Timnath, Wellington, Livermore and Red Feather Lakes, more than 20 have received recent awards, including John Irwin School of Excellence Awards and an International Tech and Engineering Educations Excellence Award.

With focuses on everything from science the theatre, PSD students are taught to succeed in everything they do. Of the 11 Colorado students who earned perfect ACT scores this year, two attended high schools in Poudre School District.

that it is a blessing to have staff members who exemplify dedication, commitment and care.

“Amazing, wonderful things happen in our district every day,” Lange wrote.

Among those amazing and wonderful things, the district touts its students’ academic performance rising steadily over the past five years, with its graduates receiving honors, awards and scholarships to colleges across the country. It also partners with the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College on initiatives and projects.

Greeley-Evans School District 6 With 25 district-run schools and three charter schools in the GreeleyEvans School District, its superintendent, Dr. Ranelle Lange, said, in a statement on the district’s website,

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Services » Education Thompson School District As the top employer in Loveland and the 16th largest school district in Colorado, the Thompson School District has 11 early childhood centers, 20 elementary schools, two charter schools, five middle schools and five high schools.

And that’s not all; Thompson is also home to teacher Jane Ballard and Principal Mark Johnson, district faculty who both received prestigious honors like the Boettcher Foundation Annual Teacher Recognition Award and a Merit Award at the Colorado Association of Career and Technical Education.

Students in the district have received some praise as well in recent years, showing improvement in all areas of the ACT test. According to the district’s website, 11th grade students in 2008 outscored the state in all areas.

Estes Park School District R-3 Compared to other districts in the area, Estes Park School District R-3 isn’t the largest by far. With only four schools, it’s dwarfed in size by nearby neighbors. But bigger isn’t always better, just ask Park’s superintendent, Linda Chapman, who was selected as

the National Superintendent of the Year for 2011, beating out much larger programs across the country.

The Estes Park School District’s goal is to provide “excellent education for every student in every classroom every day.”

Not only are district officials committed to academic excellence, however, but they also want to give students opportunities in athletics in extra-curricular activities that they call “an essential part of an excellent education.” •

School districts in Larimer and Weld counties: Larimer County:

Estes Park School District Re-3 1605 Brodie Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-2361 With full-day kindergarten classes, Estes Park School District Re-3 offers early admission to 4 year olds who Middle Schools qualify for the gifted program. It also Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School offers 4-day-a-week preschool and pro- Webber Middle School vides transportation to students who Preston Middle School live inside the district.

Lesher Middle School Student count: 1,160 Boltz Middle School Teacher count: around 70 Blevins Middle School Number of schools: 4 Lincoln Middle School Estes Park K-5 School: grades Pre-K–5 Estes Park Options School: grades K–12 Estes Park Middle School: grades 6–8 Estes Park High School: grades 9–12

Poudre School District Re-1 2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 482-7420 www.psdschools.org Poudre School District offers both half-day and full-day kindergarten programs while also allowing students in the area to “choice” into a school outside of their neighborhood boundary based on space and availability.

Student count: 26,923 Teacher count: 1,785 Number of schools: 31 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, 7 high schools, 2 charter schools and 1 K-12 online school

Cache La Poudre Middle School Wellington Middle School

High Schools Rocky Mountain High School Poudre High School Fossil Ridge High School Fort Collins High School Centennial High School Poudre Transition Center New Vista Academy Frontier High School

Other Schools

Elementary Schools

Lab Elementary School for Creative Learning: Kindergarten-6th grade Liberty Common Charter School: Kindergarten-9th grade Ridgeview Classical Charter Schools: Kindergarten-12th grade PSD Online Academy: 6th–12th grade Peak Alternative Program: 6th–12th grade Polaris Expeditionary Learning School: 6th–12th grade Pioneer Charter School: 7th to 12th grade Mountain View Junior High: 7th to 9th grade

Shepardson Middle School Bauder Elementary School Linton Elementary School Irish Elementary School

Thompson School District: 800 South Taft Ave., Loveland, CO (970) 613-5000

Pre-Kindergarten Barton Pre-Kindergarten

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Olander Elementary School Rice Elementary School Eyestone Elementary School Traut Core Elementary School McGraw Elementary School Bacon Elementary School Moore Elementary School Putnam Elementary School O’Dea Elementary School Harris Bilingual Elementary School Cache La Poudre Elementary School Beattie Elementary School Tavelli Elementary School Johnson Elementary School Kruse Elementary School Werner Elementary School Bennett Elementary School Zach Elementary School Dunn Elementary School Lopez Elementary School Laurel Elementary School Bethke Elementary School Timnath Elementary School Riffenburgh Elementary School Livermore Elementary School Stove Prairie Elementary School Red Feather Lakes Elementary School

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Thompson School District provides half-day, extended-day and full-day kindergarten options, with an open enrollment policy that allows students to attend outside of their district boundaries.

Student count: 15,667 Teacher count: 1,037 Number of schools: 32 schools in Loveland, Berthoud, Fort Collins and Larimer, Weld and Boulder counties (including two charter schools and 11 early childhood centers).

Preschool Berthoud Early Childhood Center Madison Early Childhood Center

Elementary Schools Berthoud Elementary School B.F. Kitching Elementary School Big Thompson Elementary School Carrie Martin Elementary School Centennial Elementary School Cottonwood Plains EL Coyote Ridge Elementary School Garfield Elementary School Ivy Stockwell Elementary School Edmondson Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School Mary Blair Elementary School Monroe Elementary School Namaqua Elementary School Ponderosa Elementary School

Sarah Milner Elementary School Stansberry Elementary School Truscott Elementary School Van Buren Elementary School Winona Elementary School

Pete Mirich Elementary School

Middle Schools South Valley Middle School North Valley Middle School

High Schools

Middle Schools

Valley High School

Bill Reed Middle School Conrad Ball Middle School Lucille Erwin Middle School Turner Middle School Walt Clark Middle School

Weld County School District Re-2 200 Park Ave Eaton CO, 80615, Weld County (970) 454-3402

High Schools

Elementary Schools

Berthoud High School Ferguson High School Loveland High School Mountain View High School Thompson Valley High School

Galeton Elementary School

Other Schools

Other Schools

Thompson Online: Kindergarten to 12th grade

Eaton Elementary School: Pre Kindergarten to 2nd grade Benjamin Eaton Elementary School: 3rd grade to 5th grade

Weld County: Weld County School District Re-1 14827 Weld County Road 42 Gilcrest, Colorado 80623 www.weld-re1.k12.co.us (970) 737-2403 Elementary Schools Platteville Elementary School Gilcrest Elementary School

Middle School

Eaton Middle School High School Eaton High School

Weld County School District Re-3 99 W. Broadway St., Keenesburg, CO 80643 www.re3j.com/ (303) 536-2000 Hoff Elementary School: Pre Kindergarten to 6th grade Hudson Elementary School: Pre Kindergarten to 6th grade

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Old Town ÂŤ Communities Lochbuie Elementary School: Pre Kindergarten to 6th grade Cardinal Community Charter School: Kindergarten to 8th grade Weld Central Junior High School: 7th and 8th grade Weld Central Senior High School: 9th to 12th grade

Weld County School District Re-4 11583 Grand Ave., Windsor, CO 80550 http://www.weldre4.k12.co.us/ Phone: (970) 686-8636

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Elementary Schools Grandview Elementary School Skyview Elementary School Range View Elementary School

Middle School Severance Middle School

High School Windsor High School

Other Schools Windsor Charter Academy: Kindergarten to 8th grade Tozer Primary School: Pre Kindergarten to 2nd grade Mountain View Elementary School: 3rd to 5th grade

Weld County School District Re-5 110 South Centennial Dr., Milliken, CO 80543 www.weldre5j.k12.co.us/ (970) 587-6050 Elementary Schools Letford Elementary School Milliken Elementary School

Middle School Milliken Middle School

High School Roosevelt High School

Other Schools: Pioneer Ridge Elementary School: Kindergarten to 5th grade Knowledge Quest Academy: Kindergarten to 8th grade

Weld County School District 6 1025 9th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631 www.greeleyschools.org (970) 348-6000 Elementary Schools Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School Frontier Academy Monfort Elementary School Scott Elementary School Meeker Elementary School Ann Heiman Elementary School Shawsheen Elementary School Madison Elementary School Centennial Elementary School Bella Romero Elementary School Jackson Elementary School East Memorial Elementary School

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Services » Education Dos Rios Elementary School Billie Martinez Elementary School Maplewood Elementary School

Middle Schools Brentwood Middle School Heath Middle School Franklin Middle School John Evans Middle School

High Schools Greeley West High School Greeley Central High School Northridge High School Jefferson High School

Other Schools Chappelow Magnet School: Kindergarten to 8th grade Harold Winograd Elementary School: Kindergarten to 8th grade University Schools: Kindergarten to 12th grade Trinity Lutheran Church: Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade Adventist Christian School: Kindergarten to 8th grade St. Mary’s School: Kindergarten to 8th grade Dayspring Christian Academy:

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Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade Mountain View Academy: Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade Greeley Sda School: Kindergarten to 8th grade Union Colony Preparatory School: 6th to 12th grade

Highland Elementary School Highland Middle School Highland High School

Weld County School District Re-7 P.O. Box 485, Kersey, CO 80644 Phone: (970) 336-8500

Briggsdale Elementary School Briggsdale Undivided High School

Platte Valley Elementary School Platte Valley Middle School Platte Valley High School

Weld County School District Re-8 301 Reynolds St., Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Phone: (303) 857-3200 Twombly Elementary School Leo William Butler Elementary School Fort Lupton Middle School Fort Lupton High School

Weld County School District Re-9 P O Box 68, Ault, CO 80610-68 Phone: (970) 834-1345

Weld County School District Re-10 P O Box 125 Briggsdale, CO 80611 Phone: (970) 656-3417

Weld County School District Re-11 P.O. Box 68 New Raymer, CO 80742 Phone: (970) 437-5351 Prairie Elementary School Prairie Junior-Senior High School

Weld County School District Re-12 P O Box 220 Grover, CO 80729 Phone: (970) 895-2222 Pawnee Elementary School Pawnee Junior-Senior High School

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CHURCHES Adventist Churches Campion Seventh-Day Adventist Church 300 42nd St Sw, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-7403 • campionchurch.org

Loveland Seventh Day Adventist Church 950 Cleveland Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-1295 • lovelandsdachurch.org

Seventh-Day Adventist Church 502 E Pitkin St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 482-7365 • www.fcsdachurch.com

Seventh-Day Adventist Church 900 Northrup Ave., Fort Lupton,CO 80621 (303) 857-2311 • www.adventist.org

Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1002 21st Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 353-1661 • www.adventist.org

Anglican Churches Christ Our Hope Anglican Church

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Churches

Bible Baptist Church

St Luke Orthodox Christian Church

Briggsdale Baptist Church

722 Austin Ave., Erie, CO 80516 (303) 665-4013 • www.stlukeorthodox.org

Apostolic Churches Apostolic Christian Tabe 1058 Koss St., Erie, CO 80516 (303) 993-7702

Calvary Apostolic 201 S Lincoln Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 635-0965

Baptist Churches American Baptist Church 600 S Shields St., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 482-2173 • www.abcfortcollins.org

2000 Brookwood Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 218-9036 www.christourhopeanglicanchurch.com

Baptist First Church Of Fort Lupton

Church Of The Ascension

Bethel Baptist Church

129 Walnut St., Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 686-5049 www.anglicanchurchofascension.org

PO Box 889, Fort Lupton,CO 80621 (303) 857-2709 2307 17th Ave, Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-7373 • bethelgreeley.com

Bethel Baptist Church 833 S Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 484-9575 • bethelcolorado.com

5050 N. County Line Rd, Erie, CO 80516(303) 828-5109 • biblebaptisterie.com 419 Main St. Briggsdale,CO 80611 (970) 656-3880

Calvary Baptist Church 100 Mckinley Ave., Fort Lupton,CO 80621 (303) 857-2355 www.calvarybaptistchurch.com

Calvary Baptist Temple 2420 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 416-0143 www.calvarybaptisttemple.net

Canyon Baptist Church 4608 Rist Canyon Rd., Laporte, CO 80535 (970) 416-8742 • canyonridgechurch.org

Church First Baptist Of LaSalle 102 S Walnut St., La Salle,CO 80645 (970) 284-7814

Community Baptist Church 15559 County Road 2, Brighton,CO 80603 (303) 659-6487

Cornerstone Baptist Church 1200 Cornerstone Dr., Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 686-7214 www.windsorcornerstone.org

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First Baptist Church

Gospel Light Baptist Church

3451 23rd Ave., Evans,CO 80620 (970) 330-8407 www.crossroadschristianchurchevans.com

900 E Prospect Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 484-4053 â&#x20AC;˘ www.sharethelife.org

815 14th St., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 506-3811 www.gospellight-baptist.com

Derby Hill Baptist Church

130 Market St., Keenesburg,CO 80643 (303) 732-4429 â&#x20AC;˘ keenesburg-co.pointcom.com

207 19th St., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 669-6423 www.encore-derbyhill.com

Eaton First Baptist Church 228 2nd St., Eaton,CO 80615 (970) 454-2116 â&#x20AC;˘ www.eatonbaptist.com

Emmanuel Baptist Church 404 E 3rd St., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-4681

Erie Baptist Church 580 Cherry Ave., Dacono, CO 80514Â (303) 828-0638

Estes Park Baptist Church 2200 Mall Rd., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-2463 â&#x20AC;˘ www.epbc.net

Faith Bible Baptist Church 320 35th Ave., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 353-7635

Firestone Baptist Church 4040 Coriolis Way, Longmont, CO 80504 (303) 736-9959 â&#x20AC;˘ www.firestonebaptist.com

First Baptist Church 1003 W 6th St., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-4418 â&#x20AC;˘ www.abc-usa.org

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First Baptist Church 21 S Denver Ave., Johnstown,CO 80534 (970) 587-4506 â&#x20AC;˘ www.abc-usa.org

First Free Will Baptist Church 320 W Trilby Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 266-0421

Foothills Baptist Church 4000 W 22nd St., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 669-1767 www.foothillsbaptistchurch.com

Fourway Baptist Church 9966 County Road 41, Fort Lupton,CO 80621 (303) 536-4649 â&#x20AC;˘ www.fourwaybaptist.org

Front Range Baptist Church 625 E Harmony Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-223-5757 â&#x20AC;˘ www.frontrangebaptist.org

Galilee 2525 Van Buren Ct., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 669-3274 â&#x20AC;˘ galileebaptist.org

Gateway Baptist Church 325 S Taft Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 663-3835 â&#x20AC;˘ www.gbcloveland.org

Gilcrest Baptist Church Birch & 8th, Gilcrest,CO 80623 (970) 737-2207 â&#x20AC;˘ www.gilcrestbaptistchurch.org

Grace Baptist Church Co 6400 W 20th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-1340

Greeley Baptist Temple 1402 9th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 353-1778

Greeley Missionary Baptist Church 3415 34th Street Rd., Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 346-9458

High Plains Independent Baptist Church Milliken Community Complex Milliken, CO 80543 Â (970) 518-7900

Highland Hills Free Will Baptist Church 2101 Fairway Ln., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-3374

Journey Christian Church 2332 W 27th St., Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 304-9567 â&#x20AC;˘ www.journeychristian.org

Loveland Baptist Church 4044 Duffield Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 461-5930 www.lovelandbaptistchurch.org

Mountain Range Baptist Church 3601 S Shields St., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 223-3040 www.mountainrangechurch.com

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Orchards Baptist Church

Victory Baptist Church

Our Lady Of The Mountains

1825 W 37th St., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 667-1313 • www.orchardsbaptist.com

2162 W Eisenhower Blvd.

Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 461-7754 www.victorybaptistloveland.org

Catholic Church 920 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-8111 • www.olmestes.org

Platteville Baptist Church 311 Salsbury Ave., Platteville,CO 80651 (970) 785-2932

Saint Dimetrie The New Church 6060 Puritan Ln., Frederick, CO 80516 (303) 833-3520

Buddhist Centers Heruka Buddhist Center

Sherwood Park Baptist Church

825 Remington St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 493-3224

3333 W 16th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 356-3365

Catholic Churches

South Side Baptist Church

Blessed John XXIII University Center

620 W Horsetooth Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 223-4235

1220 University Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 484-3356 • www.john23.com

The Windsor Baptist Church

1025 Fulton Ave., Fort Lupton,CO 80621 (303) 857-0171 • www.archden.org

664 Academy Ct., Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 686-5000 • www.wbcwindsor.com

Tri-Town Baptist Church 420 Johnson St., Frederick, CO 80530 (303) 833-2826 • www.tri-townbaptist.com

Two Rivers Fellowship Assembly Of God 2424 23rd Ave., Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 351-6622 • tworiversfellowship.org

West Greeley Baptist 3251 W 22nd St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-0786 www.westgreeleybaptist.com

West Side Baptist Church 6260 W 4th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 346-8610 • www.wbcgreeley.org

Church Saint Williams Catholic

Grace Community Bible Church 3501 11th Ave, Evans, CO 80620 (970) 330-2700

Guardian Angels Catholic Church 15179 County Rd 7, Mead,CO 80542 (970) 535-0721

Liberal Catholic Church St Albertus 430 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 356-0654 • www.liberalcatholic.com

Our Lady Of The Valley 1250 7th St., Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 686-5084 www.ourladyofthevalley.net

Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church 809 Charlotte St., Johnstown,CO 80534 (970) 587-2879 www.saintjohns-johnstown.com

St. Gabriel Archangel Anglican Catholic Church 1103 10th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 356-2786 www.holycatholicanglican.org

Saint John The Evangelist Catholic Church 1730 W 12th St., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 635-5830 www.school.saintjohns.net

St. Mary's Church 5401 W 9th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 352-1722

St. Peters Catholic Church 915 12th St., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-1060 • bearcatholic.com

St Nicholas Catholic Church 520 Marion St., Platteville,CO 80651 (970) 785-2143

St. Scolastica Catholic Church 575 Wells St., Erie, CO 80516 (303) 828-4221

St Theresa Catholic Church 436 E 5th Ave., Frederick, CO 80504 (303) 833-2966 • www.archden.org

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Community churches Abyssinian Christian Church 516 Crestmore Pl., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 495-0818 • abyssinianftc.org

Altitude Community Worship Center 2130 W Mulberry St., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 221-1111 • www.altitudeworship.com

Annunciation Chapel 290 E County Road 56, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 484-4868 www.annunciationchapel.com

Berthoud Family Church 3982 Nations Way, Berthoud, CO 80513 (970) 532-0717 www.berthoudfamilychurch.org

Bethel Family Praise Center 19950 County Road 78, Eaton,CO 80615 (970) 454-3910

Blue Sky Church 1003 W 6th St., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 593-8547 • www.blueskychurch.com

Calvary Chapel Of Greeley 2602 W 27th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-1717 • www.calvarychapel.com

Calvary Chapel Loveland 276 E 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 667-0321 • www.calvarychapel.com

Calvary Chapel Of The Front Range 128 Commerce Dr. Suite 3 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 224-2750 • www.calvarychapel.com

Calvary United Reformed Church 3901 14th St Sw, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-0603 • calvaryurc.org

Celebration Congregation Promenade Shops At Centerra Greeley,CO 80631 • (970) 584-7543

Celebration Church At Loveland 186 S Wilson Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-1675

Chapel In The Pines 23947 W. County Rd 74 E Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545 (970) 881-3508 www.redfeatherchapelinthepines.com

Christfellowship Church 3850 Ziegler Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 223-0682 www.christfellowshipchurch.net

Christian Church Of Estes Park 4655 US Highway 36 Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-8586 funchurch.publishpath.com

The Church At Loveland 3835 14th St. Sw, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-1442 www.churchatloveland.org

Church Of Christ 1470 Fish Creek Rd., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-4793 www.estesparkchurchofchrist.com

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Church Of Christ 4100 S Taft Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-3322 • www.church-of-christ.org

Church Of Christ 731 Roosevelt Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 669-8416 • www.church-of-christ.org

Church Of Christ Meadowlark 2810 Meadowlark Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 223-7788 • meadowlarkchurch.org

Church Of God Of Prophecy 430 10th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 356-2185 • www.cogop.org

Columbine Church Of Christ 2403 9th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 353-2045 paulandsherimcwilliams.com

Community Church Of The Rockies 1700 Brodie Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-4404 • www.pccrusa.org

Community Of Christ 503 E 7th St., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 663-2505 • www.cofchrist.org

Community Of Christ 2813 W 13th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 353-6474 • www.cofchrist.org

Community Of Christ 220 E Oak St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 482-9206 • www.cofchrist.org

Cornerstone Family Church 5124 S College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 282-1290 cornerstonefamilychurch.net

Creative Living Church 929 15th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 351-8122 • www.creativecsl.org

Crossroads Church 5420 Taft Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 203-9201 www.crossroadscolorado.com

Crossroads Ministry 851 Dry Gulch Rd., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 577-0610

Day Spring Christian Church 8005 Highland Meadows Pkwy.

Windsor, CO 80528 (970) 225-0401 www.dayspringchristianchurch.com

Estes Park Wesleyan Church 2606 Wildwood Dr., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 577-1158 • estesparkchurch.org

Faith Now Ministries 1416 Fleta Ct., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 461-1220 • www.faith-now.org

Fellowship Church 2376 47th Ave., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 339-4011 www.fellowshipgreeley.org

First Congregational Church 2101 16th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 353-0828 www.firstconggreeley.com

Churches « Services First Christian Church

Lighthouse Community Church

St John's United Church Of Christ

2000 N Lincoln Ave., Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 667-1318 • www.fcc-online.org

307 S 3rd St., La Salle,CO 80645 (970) 284-5544

3815 W 20th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-8657 • www.church-of-christ.org

Foothills Church Of Christ

Livermore Community Church

Shepherd Valley Church

PO Box 318, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 482-9690

276 County Road 74, Livermore, CO 80536 (970) 493-9081 • www.livermorecc.org

Fort Collins Bible Church

Loveland Bible Church

231 S 6th St., La Salle,CO 80645 (970) 284-5112 www.shepherdvalleylutheran.netfirms.com

2550 S Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 221-2777 www.fortcollinsbiblechurch.com

400 Adams Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-5707 www.lovelandbiblechurch.org

Prairie Community Church

Good Shepherd Church

Metropolitan Community Church

Prospect Community Church

3429 Monroe Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 669-3675 • gschurch.tv

Family In Christ 301 E Drake Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 221-0811 • www.mccchurch.org

33374 Highway 52, Keenesburg,CO 80643 (303) 732-4351

Morning Star Community Church

1218 8th Ave, Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-9140 • www.salvationarmy.org

Grace Christian Church PO Box 1008, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 222-2420 gracechristianchurchfortcollins.org

Grace Community Church 240 Barberry Pl., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 593-0473 • gracecomm.org

Grace Fellowship 1201 N College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 484-0074

Grover Community Church Grover, CO 80729-8072 (970) 895-2240

Heart Of The Rockies Christian Church Disciples Of Christ 6501 Brittany St., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 223-1230 www.heartoftherockies.org

23628 W County Road 74 Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545 (970) 881-2640 • morningstarrfl.com

Mountain Life Church 5236 S County Road 7 Unit Main Fort Collins, CO 80528 (970) 223-8567 • mountainlifechurch.com

Mountain View Community Church 201 Whedbee St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 490-2262 • www.mvcchurch.org

New Freedom 175 S Madison Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 669-1480 • newfreedomministry.com

New Life community church 630 47th Ave., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 353-6181 • www.newlifegreeley.com

His Place Christian Church

New Horizons Christian

700 8th St., Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 352-3476

530 Cherry Ave., Dacono, CO 80514 (303) 484-9426 • www.nhcchurch.net

Holy Family Hall

Northern Colorado Cowboy Church

100 N Ash St., Keenesburg,CO 80643 (303) 732-1089

631 Birch St., Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 686-7557

Hope Springs Community Church

Northern Colorado Cowboy Church

559 Denver Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 593-9701 • www.hopespringscc.com

33131 US Highway 85, Lucerne,CO 80646 (970) 352-4870

Immanuel Christian Reformed Church

Park Fellowship Church

1900 S Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins,CO 80526 (970) 484-3583 • www.immanuel-crc.org

340 S Saint Vrain Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-4340 • www.parkfellowship.org

Iasis Christ Fellowship

Peak Community Church

363 Jefferson St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 416-9392

500 Mathews St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 484-2236 • www.peakchurch.org

Kersey Community Church

Pinewood Springs Community Church

26221 County Road 53, Kersey, CO 80644 (970) 353-3969

260 Button Rock Rd., Lyons, CO 80540 (303) 823-6272

LaPorte Church Of Christ

Pleasant Valley Church Of Christ

3206 N. County Road 23, LaPorte, CO 80535 (970) 484-5803 • www.church-of-christ.org

5220 N County Road 23, Laporte, CO 80535 (970) 484-4761

Life Church Of Fort Collins

Plymouth Congregational Church

1501 Academy Ct., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 282-0888 • lifechurchfc.org

916 W Prospect Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 482-9212 • www.plymouthucc.org

Lifespring Covenant Church

The Pursuit Church

743 S Dotsero Dr., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-4730 • www.lifespringchurch.org

1336 Oakridge Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 206-9600

Lifesong Church Of Erie

Risen Hope Foursquare Church

470 Briggs St., Erie, CO 80516 (303) 828-1040 • www.lifesongchurch.org

1621 W Harmony Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 223-2367 • www.erisenhope.org

9993 County Road 11, Longmont,CO 80504 (303) 651-1640

Salvation Army

South Gate Church 6541 S College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 530-4283 • www.southgatefc.com

Summit View Community Church 1601 W Drake Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 530-1001 • www.summitview.com

Summit View Community Church 122 W 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 461-0725 • www.summitview.com

Summit View Community Church 801 37th St., Evans,CO 80620 (970) 356-4777 www.summitviewcommunity.com

The Christian Church Of Windsor 530 Walnut St., Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 686-2958 • windsorchristian.net

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Services » Churches Timberline Church

Women's Ministries Center

St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

2908 S Timberline Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 482-4387 www.timberlinechurch.org

1019 10th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 395-0082 womensministriescenter.org

880 Macgregor Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-4504 • www.stbartsestes.org

Windsor Church Of Christ

Trinity Church In The Pines

3800 W 20th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-1877 • trinitygreeley.org

604 Lake Dr., Lyons, CO 80540 (970) 627-3510 • trinitychurchinthepines.org

102 Elm St., Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 686-0131 windsorchurchofchrist.com

Unity Church Of Ft Collins

Valley Christian Church

1401 W Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 482-1620 • www.unityfc.org

2328 S Douglas Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 663-5996 valleychristianchurch.homestead.com

Unity Of The Light Church 1342 Washington Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 622-0000 • www.unityofthelight.org

Waypoints Faith Community 719 21st Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-7000

Wellington Community Church 8445 3 St., Wellington, CO 80549 (970) 568-3884 www.wellingtoncommunitychurch.com

West Valley Community Church 809 30th Ave., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 353-6372 www.westvalleycommunitychurch.net

Windsor Community Church 700 Automation Dr. Unit D Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 674-5018

Vineyard Church Of The Rockies Loveland Campus 900 Josephine Ct., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-8668 www.lovelandvineyard.org

Jewish congregations: Beth Israel Congregation 1625 Reservoir Rd., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 353-0869 www.bethisraelcolorado.org

Congregation Har Shalom 725 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO (970) 223-5191

Episcopal Churches All Saint's Episcopal Church 3448 Taft Ave., Loveland,CO 80538 (970) 667-0303 • allsaintsloveland.org

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Trinity Episcopal Church

St. Alban's Episcopal Church 311 6th St., Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 686-9658 www.saintalbanswindsor.com

St. Luke's Episcopal Church 2000 Stover St., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 493-7512 • www.stlukesfortcollins.com

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1208 W Elizabeth St., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 482-2668 • www.stpauls-fc.org

Evangelical Churches Christ Community Evangelical Free Church 1301 15th St., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 353-1159

Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church 35 S Carlson Blvd., Johnstown,CO 80534 (970) 587-5088 • www.knowgrowandgo.org

The Evangelical Covenant Church 4825 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 223-6507

Evangelical Free Church Of Windsor 700 Pine Dr., Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 686-5471 • www.efcwindsor.org

Churches « Services Evangelical Free Church Of Eaton

East Greeley Spanish Congregation

1325 3rd St., Eaton,CO 80615 (970) 454-3411 • www.efca.org

Of Jehovha's Witness Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 356-7963

Faith Evangelical Church 2707 Wilson Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 663-0522 • www.faithepc.org

Faith Evangelical Free Church 3920 S Shields St., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 226-2095

Mission Evangelica 617 Main St, Fort Lupton,CO 80621 (970) 785-0323 • www.ag.org

Rocky Mountain Evangelical Free Church 451 Promontory Dr., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-0873 www.rockymountainchurch.com

Greek Orthodox Churches Saint-Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church 745 E 5th St., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-5778 • stspyridons.org

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3408 34th St. Rd., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 330-6294 • www.watchtower.org

Kingdom Hall 2217 W Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 484-9719 • www.watchtower.org

Jehovah's Witnesses 1760 Olympian Ln., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-3405 • www.watchtower.org

Jehovah's Witnesses 628 Ptarmigan Run, Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 669-9071 • www.watchtower.org

Jehovah's Witnesses Berthoud Colorado 309 N. County Road 21, Berthoud, CO 80513 (970) 532-4643 • berthoudcolorado.com

Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall

Islamic Centers:

2104 Kechter Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80528 (970) 206-1023 • www.watchtower.org

Islamic Center

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

900 Peterson St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 221-2425 • www.icfc.org

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Ault Congregation Of Jehovah's Witnesses

1531 Vista View Dr., Longmont,CO 80504 (303) 651-9220 • www.watchtower.org

Mountain View Evangelical Free 6253 W 28th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-1830 • mountainviewawana.org

Ault, CO 80610 (970) 834-0387 • www.watchtower.org

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Services » Churches Pheasant Run Congregation

Bethel Lutheran Church

Of Jehovah's Witness Dacono, CO 80514 (970) 392-1660 • www.watchtower.org

328 Walnut St., Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 686-2863

Union Colony Congregation Of Jehovah's Witnesses

2629 Redwing Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 484-2559

Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 352-7658 • www.watchtower.org

Faith Lutheran Church

Korean Churches and Organizations:

Grace Lutheran Church

The First Korean Church Of Fort Collins 601 S Whitcomb St, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 223-4331

Latter-Day Saints: Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 1445 W 28th St., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-1542

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 550 Spartan Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513 (970) 532-2959

3999 W South 1st St., Johnstown,CO 80534 (970) 587-6460 • faithjohnstown.com 400 Cherry St., Lochbuie,CO 80603 (303) 536-4734 www.gracehudsonlcms.org

Lutheran Church Of Hope 2595 Monroe Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 663-6500 • www.lchloveland.com

Trinity Lutheran Church And School 3000 35th Ave., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 330-2485 trinitylutherangreeley.com

Bethel Lutheran Church 328 Walnut St., Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 686-2863

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

1865 14th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-3003 • www.immanlutheran.org

630 S Meldrum St., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 484-4091

King Of Glory Lutheran Church

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 600 E Swallow Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 226-3059

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 6521 Carmichael St., Fort Collins, CO 80528 (970) 530-0621

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 3800 Mountain Lion Dr, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 612-1136

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

2919 Wilson Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 669-5983 • www.king-of-glory.org

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 650 S Park Ave., Fort Lupton,CO 80621 (303) 857-6827 • www.mtcalvaryluth.org

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 950 N Saint Vrain Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-4646

Mount Olive Lutheran Church 3411 S Taft Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 669-7350 • mountoliveloveland.org

Our Saviors Lutheran Church Pastor 1800 21st Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-4818 • www.greeleylutheran.org

1320 W Harmony Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 223-4322

Peace With Christ Lutheran Church

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran Church

3435 Brunner Blvd., Johnstown,CO 80534 (970) 587-1012 • www.lds.org

1412 W Swallow Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 226-4721 • www.pwchrist-fc.org 950 43rd Ave., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 353-6582 • www.sothgreeley.org

Shepherd Of Mountain Lutheran Church

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

2000 Ptarmigan Trl., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-3900

2030 10th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 475-0015 • www.lds.org

Spirit Of Joy Lutheran Church

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 501 49th Ave., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 356-1904 • www.lds.org

Lutheran Churches Abiding Love Lutheran Church 2825 E 1st St., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 622-2030 www.abidinglovechurch.org

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Bethesda Lutheran Communities

Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 206-4901

St. John's Lutheran Church 305 E Elizabeth St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 482-5316 • www.stjohnsfc.org

St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church 4610 Hogan Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 226-2481 • www.stpeterwels.com

Redeemer Lutheran Church Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 673-8775

Churches « Services Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rinn United Methodist Church

7755 Greenstone Trl., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 225-9020 www.redeemerconnect.com

3783 Bella Rosa Pkwy., Frederick,CO 80504 (303) 776-1578 • www.rinnumc.org

Rejoice Lutheran Church

801 Cleveland Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-4381 • www.umc.org

3413 Lowell Ln., Erie, CO 80516 (303) 828-3953 www.rejoicelutheranchurch.com

Trinity Lutheran Church 3333 Duffield Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 667-5769 • trinityloveland.com

Mennonite Churches Ft. Collins Mennonite Fellowship 300 E. Oak St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 224-4106 • fcmennonite.org

Greeley Mennonite Church 402 11th St, Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 353-7224 www.greeleymennonite.org

Methodist Churches Christ United Methodist Church 301 E Drake Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 226-2341 • www.umc.org

Community United Methodist Church 195 Main St., Hudson,CO 80642 (303) 732-4319

Eaton United Methodist 303 Maple Ave., Eaton, CO 80615 (970) 454-3938

Erie United Methodist Church 604 Holbrook St., Erie,CO 80516 (303) 828-3906 • www.umc.org

First United Methodist Church 533 N Grant Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-0876 • www.seekchristtoday.org

First United Methodist Church 917 10th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 353-5522 • archives.umc.org

First United Methodist Church 503 Walnut St., Windsor,CO 80550 (970) 686-2368 • archives.umc.org

First United Methodist Church 306 Park Ave., Fort Lupton,CO 80621 (303) 857-2257 • www.umc.org

Trinity United Methodist Church

United Methodist Church Of Estes Park 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-4153 • archives.umc.org

Nazarene Churches Abundant Life Tabernacle 1000 Country Acres Dr. Johnstown,CO 80534 (970) 587-5094

Celebration Pointe Church Of The Nazarene 4100 W 20th St., Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 330-7949

Church Of Nazarene 807 W 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 667-4323

First Church Of The Nazarene 2515 W 16th St., Greeley,CO 80634 (970) 353-0944 • www.greeleyfirst.com

Greeley First Church Of The Nazarene Greeley , CO 80634 (970) 392-0408 • www.greeleyfirst.com

Non-denominational Churches First Church Of Christ Scientist 826 9th St Ste 100, Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-0109

Orthodox Christian Churches St James Orthodox Christian Church 2610 Se Frontage Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 221-4180

Pentecostal Churches Harvest Time Tabernacle

1005 Stover St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 482-2436 • www.fccrosswalk.com

3040 11th Ave., Evans,CO 80620 (970) 356-9251 www.harvesttimetabernacle.org

First United Methodist Church Of Platteville

Presbyterian Churches

First United Methodist Church

Main & Elizabeth, Platteville,CO 80651 (970) 785-6158 • www.umc.org

First United Methodist Church Of Berthoud 9th & Lake Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513 (970) 532-2142 • www.umc.org

Johnstown United Methodist Church 108 King Ave., Johnstown,CO 80534 (970) 587-4444

Mead United Methodist Church 511 Palmer Ave., Mead,CO 80542 (970) 535-4249 • www.umc.org

Buckhorn Presbyterian Church 8762 N County Road 27, Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 667-2308 • buckhornpres.org

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church 1516 W Prospect Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 484-5231 • www.fortcollinspca.org

Family Of Christ Presbyterian Church 2410 35th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 330-0301 • familyofchristgreeley.org

First Presbyterian Church 531 S College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 482-6107 • www.firstpresfc.org

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Services » Churches

First Presbyterian Church 1321 9th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-3030 • www.firstpresgreeley.org

First United Presbyterian Church 400 E 4th St., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-0605 • www.firstonfourth.com

Grace Church Presbyterian 300 Whedbee St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 568-8649

Harmony Presbyterian Church 400 Boardwalk Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 226-0603 • www.harmonypres.com

Protestant Reformed Church 707 E 57, Johnstown, CO 80534 (970) 667-1347

Romanian Orthodox Churches Saint Dimetrie The New Church 6060 Puritan Ln. Frederick, CO 80516-9411 (303) 833-3520

3820 W. County Road 54, Laporte,CO 80535 (970) 482-0151

Spanish language Churches

Lasalle First Presbyterian Church

Bargas Felicias For Eaton Spanish Church

LaPorte Presbyterian Church

51 Church Ct., La Salle,CO 80645 (970) 284-7810

401 Park Ave, Eaton,CO 80615 (970) 454-2908

Milliken Presbyterian Church

North Greeley Spanish

201 N Olive Ave., Milliken,CO 80543 (970) 587-2378 • www.millikenpres.org

Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 356-1843

Mountain View Presbyterian Church

Primera Iglesia Bautista

2500 N Garfield Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 663-3810 • www.mtnviewpres.com

Presbytery Of Plains & Peaks 710 11th Ave Ste, Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-6496 • www.plainsandpeaks.org

St Patrick Presbyterian Church 803 10th Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 346-8812 • www.saintpatrickpc.org

Timnath Presbyterian Church 4020 Main St., Timnath, CO 80547 (970) 493-8996 • www.timnathpres.org

Westminster Presbyterian Church 1709 W Elizabeth St., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 482-7214 • www.westpresftc.com

Zion Lutheran Church 815 E 16th St., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 667-1468 • zionloveland.com

Zion Lutheran Church 8322 2 St., Wellington, CO 80549 (970) 568-9301

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Protestant Churches

1200 3rd Ave., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 352-1126

Spiritual Organizations: Church Of Tzaddi Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 353-7888

Unitarian Churches Foothills Unitarian Church 1815 Yorktown Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 493-5906 • foothillsuu.org

Unitarian Universalist Church 929 15th St., Greeley,CO 80631 (970) 351-6751 • www.greeleyuuc.org

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NORTHERN COLORADO’S GIVING NATURE

Fort Collins/Loveland area among top five mid-sized cities for volunteering

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ccording to Gillian Rankin, an animal care associate at Animal House Rescue & Grooming in Fort Collins, no organization could work without volunteers and – thanks to the support of the community – not many non-profit agencies in northern Colorado have to.

“It (volunteering) is probably one of the most important parts of Animal House besides just being about to bring in dogs,” said Rankin, who started as a volunteer.

“Volunteers help with walking dogs and event coordination,” she added.

“They’re the ones that really get the Animal House voice into the public.”

According to Jami McMannes, the non-profit development and training coordinator for The United Way of Larimer County, northern Colorado has hundreds of non-profit organizations that need volunteer assistance.

And, while there are agencies ranging from animal and environment, to health and wellness, to women and families, most see a steady stream of volunteers.

“Fort Collins is incredible,” McMannes said. “It’s one of the most amazing communities I’ve seen in terms of volunteering.”

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With a four-year average of 58.3 volunteer hours per capita, the Fort Collins and Loveland area shows a high level of community involvement compared to the U.S.’s 34.3 average,

“What we see throughout Larimer County is a very engaged community – people are really interested in giving back...” according to The Corporation for National and Community Service.

The high concentration of volunteers also landed Fort Collins the number five spot on Volunteering in America’s list of volunteer rates in mid-sized cities.

“We absolutely have an active community here in northern Colorado,” said Kate Hagdorn, the vice president of Marketing and Communication for The United Way of Larimer County.

While there are websites that help match volunteers with agencies needing help, Hagdorn said northern Colorado residents have other options as well.

“A lot of people like to support the community through giving dollars but, for a lot of people, that’s not an option or not as rewarding,” she said before adding that The United Way of Larimer County has many resources for residents looking to volunteer.

“We send out weekly emails about volunteer opportunities,” Hagdorn said. “People can go through our website (uwaylc.org) and we also have a volunteer center that kind of provides a meeting place for non-profits – where they can promote their needs and where people can find out what those needs are.”

And, whether you’re working with animals, the elderly or environmental agencies, no good deed is gone unnoticed in the area.

“What we see throughout Larimer County is a very engaged community – people are really interested in giving back through donating their time to help non-profit agencies serve their mission and reach their goals,” Hagdorn said. •

Volunteering « Services

Advocacy Alternatives to Violence www.alternativestoviolence.org (970) 669-5150 Committed to the intervention, education and prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault and other acts of violent crime, Alternatives to Violence (ATV), a non-profit organization based out of Loveland, provides volunteer opportunities for those interested in becoming advocates, fundraisers or office volunteers.

CASA Inc. of Larimer County www.fortnet.org/CASA 201 LaPorte Ave. Suite 100, Larimer County Justice Center, Ft. Collins, CO 80521 (970) 377-9445 Created in 1977 with the mission of protecting abused and neglected children, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) allows volunteers to be the voice of these children and break the cycle of abuse by helping them be placed in safe homes.

Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center www.savacenter.org 331 S. Meldrum, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 472-4204) 929 38th Ave. Ct #106, Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 472-4204 By providing a 24-hour hotline, support groups, counseling and education, the SAVA Center aims at supporting sexual assault victims and their family and friends.

Crossroads Safehouse www.crossroadssafehouse.org/ (970) 530-2353 As a shelter for battered women, Crossroads Safehouse’s mission is to eliminate domestic violence through education, advocacy and support.

Tiyospaye Winyan Maka www.winyanmaka07.webs.com/ 1304 Ponderosa Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (773) 972-5105 Focused on the Lakota (Sioux) tribes living in the South Dakota, Tiyospaye Winyan Maka works to create a support network and promote alternative housing and educational sovereignty for indigenous women and their families.

PathWays to Spirit www.pathwaystospirit.org 4307 Goldeneye Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 282-8573 Founded in 1996, PathWays to Spirit is a non-profit organization that works to provide assistance to Native Americans while striving to help them preserve their culture.

Animals Ally’s Habitat www.allyshaven.net/ 755 N. County Rd. 29 Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 669-8374 By providing horses in need with rehabilitation, Ally’s Haven serves as a sanctuary where these animals are allowed a good quality of life.

Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic fortcollinscatrescue.com 2321 E. Mulberry #1, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 484-8516 A no-kill shelter for homeless cats and kittens, Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic provides a safe place and services like a lowcost spay/neuter clinic to pet owners and pets in need. In addition to preventing pet overpopulation, the rescue also helps find permanent homes for homeless and abandoned cats.

Denkai Animal Sanctuary and K-9 Bed & Biscuit 14253 Hwy 392 Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 352-5330 Denkai Animal Sanctuary and K-9 Bed & Biscuit is a no-kill pet shelter that is always in need of volunteers who can take the time to walk dogs, groom cats or donate supplies or money for medications.

Hearts and Horses www.heartsandhorses.org P.O. Box 2675, 163 N. Carter Lake Rd., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 663-4200 Offering therapeutic horseback riding to people with special needs, Hearts and Horses helps their clients challenge themselves and meet individual goals while also improving their muscle tone, posture, range of motion and social skills.

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Services » Volunteering

The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program

The Colorado Coalition of Artists

www.RMRP.org 720 B East Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-484-7756 Originally organized as a program where veterinary students could treat injured birds, the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program is now well-known in the community as a way for volunteers to help feed, medicate and rehabilitate injured birds of prey before placing them back into the wild.

www.cocoaart.com 148 West Oak St. Suite C, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 221-3019 The Colorado Coalition of Artists (CoCOA) supports local artists by providing a common meeting ground, encouraging a creative environment and education and creating a dialogue between artists and the community.

Friends of Retired Greyhounds

www.beetstreet.org 19 Old Town Square, Suite 234, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 419-8240 Based out of Fort Collins, Beet Street’s mission is to develop the city into a nationally recognized arts and culture center with a vibrant economy and well-developed downtown area.

www.friendsofretiredgreyhounds.org (720) 352-7563 Dedicated to find permanent homes for retired Greyhounds, Friends of Retired Greyhounds is a non-profit organization that educates the public about the Greyhound breed and works with veterinarians, kennel operators and adoption groups in the northern Colorado area.

Larimer Humane Society http://www.larimerhumane.org 6317 Kyle Ave. (Shelter) 5137 South College Ave. (Admin) Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 226-3647 Larimer Humane Society, an independent nonprofit organization of the northern Front Range, provides care, shelter and rehabilitation to homeless and abandoned domestic animals.

The Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art www.fcmoca.org 201 S. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 482-2787 The Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art relies on volunteers to help engage the community and promote an appreciation of visual art. Volunteers assist with events and exhibition openings.

Animal House Rescue & Grooming

Central Rockies Old-Time Music Association (CROMA)

animalhousehelp.org/ 1104 W. Vine St. Ft. Collins, CO 80526 (970) 224-DOGS (3647) As an animal rescue in Fort Collins, Animal House partners with over-populated and underserved shelters to increase the number of healthy, happy and adoptable animals.

theCROMA.org (970) 797-2834 By hosting public events and educational programs, the Central Rockies Old-Time Music Association hopes to fulfill its mission of preserving, promoting and presenting old-time music in the Rocky Mountain region.

Arts

Horsetooth Productions

The Blend Chorus www.theblendchorus.org (970) 485-2244 Made up of 40 women from northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, The Blend Chorus sings acapella music in barbershop harmony, even competing in regional and international events.

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Beet Street

trimediafestival.org/ P. O. Box 271370, Fort Collins, CO 80527 (970) 372-1155 Horsetooth Productions, a non-profit educational organization, produces the TriMedia Film Festival in Fort Collins and hosts several workshops and seminars for actors, writers and crew members interested in film, TV and theatre productions.

Old Town « Communities Dance Express www.danceexpressfc.org 633 South College Ave. Suite H, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 493-2113 With a mission to improve people’s lives through dance, Dance Express is an inclusive dance company for individuals with disabilities like Down syndrome or developmental delays.

Wolverine Farm Publishing wolverinefarmpublishing.org 144 N College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 472-4284 As a non-profit organization linked to Fort Collins’ Matter Bookstore, Wolverine Farm Publishing is focuses on publishing literature and art “that mindfully engages humans with the world.”

Community The Fort Collins Bike Library

community-based group homes.

Hand Up Cooperative

www/fcbikelibrary.org 13 Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 419-1050 In a city with such a prominent cycling culture, the Fort Collins Bike Library is a free service that allows residents and visitors to borrow bikes for anywhere from one hour to one week.

As a volunteer-run program, the library relies on grants and donations to help educate people on bike safety, benefits and maintenance.

Poudre School District Volunteers & Partnerships

www.handupcooperative.org 242 Conifer St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 587-3839 The Hand Up Cooperative works to train and support homeless individuals before matching them with job opportunities and giving them the chance they need to become self sufficient.

American Red Cross Northern Colorado Chapter

www.psdschools.org/partnerships 1630 South Stover St., Fort Collins ,CO 80525 (970) 490-3208 The Poudre School District’s mission is to inspire children to think, learn, care and graduate prepared to be successful. The District’s Volunteers & Partnerships program oversees its volunteer program and creates partnerships with local businesses.

www.coloradoredcross.org 120 Saturn Dr., Fort Collins , CO 80525 (970) 226-5728 Offering support through health and safety, disaster services and armed forces emergency services programs, The American Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organization that helps victims of disaster.

MeadowView of Greeley www.meadowviewofgreeley.com/

Meals on Wheels

SAINT Volunteer Transportation

http://www.fcmow.org (970) 484-6325 The Meals on Wheels program has been active in Fort Collins for the past 37 years, delivering meals to homebound seniors and adults with disabilities.

Volunteers of America Northern Colorado Services www.voacolorado.org 405 Canyon Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 472-9630 Seeking to identify and serve the basic needs of individuals and families in the community, the Volunteers of America Colorado Branch offers volunteer options ranging from a grandparent foster program, to meals of wheels, to a therapeutic horseback riding program for veterans.

Mosaic in Northern Colorado www.mosaicinfo.org/northern_colorado/ 6833 N. Franklin Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 461-2400 Mosaic in Northern Colorado’s mission is to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities support and empowerment as they pursue their goals. Mosaic does this by offering supported living services, host homes, apartments and

5300 W 29th St., Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 353-6800 Located less than 50 miles outside of Denver’s north suburbs, MeadowView is an alternative assisted living community that is designed to keep its residents active and involved individuals. www.saintvolunteertransportation.org/ 333 W. Drake Rd #42 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 223-8604 Based in northern Colorado for more than 26 years, SAINT volunteers have been helping the area’s residents stay independent by providing rides to seniors and people with disabilities.

The Loveland Chamber of Commerce www.loveland.org 5400 Stone Creek Circle, Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 667-6311 The Loveland Chamber of Commerce aims to promote business and community prosperity by collaborating with local businesses and improving the area’s economic climate.

Homeless Gear www.HomelessGear.org 424 Pine St. Suite 102, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 581-4921 Homeless Gear’s mission is to collect unwanted outdoor gear, clothing and hygiene items for homeless individuals in the northern Colorado area while also raising awareness of the region’s homeless population.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program 2601 S Lemay Ave. Suite 187, Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 599-1794 For the past 40 years, VITA volunteers have been providing free tax help to people who don’t have the means to purchase professional assistance.

Larimer County Search and Rescue www.larimercountysar.org 1303 N. Shields St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 498-5314 Larimer County Search and Rescue provides the Rocky Mountain region with personnel and technical resources as well as public education on mountain safety topics.

The Colorado Life Sharing Community Initiative (CLCI) www.ColoradoLife-Sharing.org P.O. Box 7485, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 663-6696 By providing respite care, day programs and residential opportunities, The Colorado Life Sharing Community Initiative aims to create a sense of community for individuals with special needs.

United Way of Larimer County www.uwaylc.org 424 Pine St., Suite 102, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 407-7000 Over the past 50 years, United Way of Larimer County has been leading fundraising efforts throughout the community and directing donations to help better the northern Colorado area.

Fort Collins Jaycees www.fortnet.org/jaycees (970) 377-3861 The Fort Collins Jaycees is a people development organization that trains individuals from

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Services » Volunteering 18 to 40 years old to become better leaders by improving personally and professionally.

housing a common matter on people’s minds.

Bicycle Cooperative of Fort Collins

www.downtownloveland.org/ (970) 278-4065 Dedicated to promoting unity, public awareness and economic vitality, the Downtown Loveland Association is a volunteer-run organization seeks to spur the growth of the area.

www.fcbikecoop.org 331 North College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 484-3804 The Fort Collins Bike Co-op’s mission is to educate the public on bike safety and maintenance while also offering a shop open to Fort Collins residents and visitors.

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office 2501 Midpoint Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 498-5147 Established in 1994, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Victim Response Team provides assistance to crime victims 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Larimer County Fair larimercountyfair.org 5280 Arena Circle, Suite 100, Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 619-4013 The Larimer County Fair offers a unique volunteering opportunity while also honoring the heritage of the Northern Front Range.

Loveland Habitat for Humanity Lovelandhabitatforhumanity.org 5250 N Garfield St., P.O. Box 2561 Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 669-7343 As a not for profit thrift store and housing ministry, the Loveland Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes and tries to make affordable

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Downtown Loveland Association

Mercy Housing SW 3851 S. Taft Hill Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 204-9618 With the mission of strengthening healthy communities, Mercy Housing SW provides a 63unit apartment community for individuals and families in need.

Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity www.fortcollinshabitat.org 4001 S. Taft Hill Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 530-0068 Dedicated to bringing people together and building affordable housing for those in need, Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity, Inc. also runs a supply store.

Rocky Mountain Center for Cultural Interchange www.cci-exchange.com 1220 West Mountain Ave. Ft. Collins, CO 80521 (888) 440-8750 By placing exchange students with host families, The Rocky Mountain Center for Cultural Interchange is an organization dedicated to global peace, academic development and cultural understanding.

TEAM Fort Collin www.teamfortcollins.org (970) 224-9931 TEAM Fort Collins is a community partnership that strives to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent drug and alcohol abuse.

Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 493-4477 By organizing service programs and providing food, the Food Bank – a non-profit agency – strives to reduce hunger in Larimer County.

Education Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 424 Pine St. Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 493-2628 Committed to providing quality and affordable care for preschool children, Teaching Tree volunteers help the program to ensure an educational environment that stimulates individual growth, comfort and security.

Education and Life Training Center (ELTC) www.eltcenter.org 401 Linden St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 482.4357 As a 45-year-old nonprofit organization, ELTC provides support for Fort Collins families in terms of employment and economic stability by hosting affordable educational training and GED preparation classes.

Volunteering ÂŤ Services The Hester J. Hodgdon Libraries for All

Junior Achievement Inc.

Fort Collins Public Library

www.librariesforall.org 1716 Del Norte Ave., Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 227-9287 As the first lending and mobile library program in the fishing village of San Juan del Sur, Hester J. Hodgdon Libraries provides a community center, Internet access and study club facilities to people in Nicaragua.

151 S. College, Suite J, Ft. Collins, CO 80524 (970) 490-1035 Junior Achievement Inc. aims to educate students about workforce readiness and financial literacy through its programs and curriculum.

www.fcgov.com/C_LIBRARY 201 Peterson St. Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 224-6183 Fort Collins Public Library serves 150,000 people, has a local history archive and also provides programming for individuals ranging in age from infants to the elderly.

Aims Community College www.aims.edu  5401 W 20th St. Greeley, CO 80632 (970) 339-6383 Aims Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Support Services program aims to help students achieve their academic goals and graduate.

Studies Abroad for Global Education www.sageprogram.org 19 Old Town Square Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 482-3188 The Studies Abroad for Global Education program gives youth and educators travel, volunteer and study abroad opportunities with the overall mission of helping them gain an understanding of the world.

Colorado Science and Engineering Fair www.csef.colostate.edu (970) 491-7716 As an organization that aims to honor excellence in science, engineering and technology, Colorado State Science Fair, Inc. gives Colorado students opportunities in science, promotes professional skills and allows youths to present their research.

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The Thompson Education Foundation fc.thompson.k12.co.us/~tef/ 800 S. Taft Ave. Loveland, Â CO 80537 (970) 613-5067 By providing financial support for educational opportunities within the Thompson School District, the foundation implements teaching programs and runs an elementary music program.

Alpine Robotics www.alpinerobotics.com 201 Impala Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 488-6182 By helping high school students construct robots during a six-week building period, Alpine Robotics hopes to create an environment where engineers can mentor young people.

The Little Shop of Physics littleshop.physics.colostate.edu Physics Department, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 (970) 491-5131 As a travelling hands-on science museum, The Little Shop of Physics presents programs to more than 15,000 students across Colorado.

Environment Nicodemus Wilderness Project www.wildernessproject.org mail@wildernessproject.org Dedicated to environmental restoration and the protection of neglected public lands, the Nicodemus Wilderness Project organizes volunteer events across the world, including northern Colorado.

Larimer County Natural Resources www.larimer.org/nrvolunteer 1800 SCR 31, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 679-4552 According to the Larimer County Natural Resources mission statement, the county department is committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the agricultural heritage of Larimer County by managing the areas parks, reservoirs and open spaces.

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Services » Volunteering The Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Foundation www.arp-foundation.org P.O. Box 1443, Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 295-6600 (Ext. 4822) The Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest Foundation works to expand and coordinate public opportunities to help support Colorado’s forests and natural grasslands.

www.backcountryalliance.org (303) 494-5266 By working with the US Forest Service, Colorado State Forest Service and Colorado State Parks, The Backcountry Snowsports Alliance’s mission is to preserve quiet recreation opportunities by hosting seminars and organizing outreach opportunities.

Larimer County Parks & Open Lands

Rocky Mountain National Park

www.larimer.org/parks/volunteer/ 1800 S. County Rd. 31, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 679-4553 The Larimer County Parks & Open Lands Department works to establish, protect and maintain regional parks and open spaces while fostering a sense of respect and appreciation for the area.

www.nps.gov/romo 1000 Hwy. 34 Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-1252 Rocky Mountain National Park’s mission is to provide enjoyment to people of the area by conserving its scenery and wildlife.

ReSource

Catholic Charities - Fort Collins

resourceyard.org Address: 1501 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 498-9663 ReSource hopes to promote waste reduction and empower to community through landfill diversion programs.

USDA Forest Service CLRD 2150 Centre Ave, Building E, Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 295-6721 Dedicated to public resource management, the Canyon Lakes Ranger District in Roosevelt National Forest aims to care for Colorado’s lands and serve its people.

The Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association www.sustainablelivingfair.org 415 Mason Court, Unit 1, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 224-3247 As a volunteer-run non profit organization, The Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association, which is based in Fort Collins, aims at raising awareness of living sustainably by using renewable energy sources and sustainable building materials.

City of Loveland Natural Areas Parks and Recreation Admin., 500 E. Third St. Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2725 By preserving Loveland’s open spaces and natural areas, the Natural Areas Program aims to foster a sense of respect for private and public lands.

Loveland Youth Gardeners www.lovelandyouthgardeners.org 231 West 4th Street #202 Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 669-7182 Operating from May to September, the Loveland Youth Gardeners program helps students grow their own gardens and develop job, social and life skills.

Trees, Water & People www.treeswaterpeople.org 633 S. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80212 (970) 484-3678 Trees, Water & People strives to help communities establish sustainable forests, wetlands and watersheds.

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Backcountry Snowsports Alliance

Faith-based www.ccdenver.org 460 Linden Center Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 484-5010 Dedicated to helping people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds, Catholic Charities works with individuals and families to help them meet their needs and build a compassionate society.

The Salvation Army salvationarmyfortcollins.org/ 3901 South Mason St., Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-207-4472 As a worldwide church in 109 countries, The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination.

Fields of Grace Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 7206, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 593-2110 Based in Loveland, the Fields of Grace Presbyterian Church aims to serve the city of Loveland, the northern Colorado region and the world.

Fort Collins Friends Meeting www.quakerfinder.org 2222 W. Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 491-9717 or (970) 207-1933 As a worshiping congregation of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), Fort Collins Friends Meeting worships at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

Lutheran Family Services www.lfsrm.org 2032 Lowe Street, Suite 200, Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 266-1788 Lutheran Family Services operates and serves people in need with the mission of inspiring others through services that ìheal, strengthen and provide hope.î

Good Shepherd Church 3429 Monroe Ave. Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 669-3675 Good Shepherd Church’s mission is to lead people to experience and share a relationship with Jesus Christ in everyday life.

Volunteering « Services Group Workcamps www.groupworkcamps.com 1515 Cascade Ave., P.O. Box 599 Loveland, CO 80539 (970) 292-4201 Group Workcamps runs short-term summer mission trips for high school students interested in Christian growth.

Health The American Cancer Society www.cancer.org 8221 W 20th St. Suite A, Greeley, CO 80634 970-350-5015 With the mission of educating the public about cancer prevention and implementing programs to help make cancer patients’ journeys more manageable, the American Cancer Society relies on volunteers for fundraising efforts and furthering the organization's overall goals.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association mdausa.org 2625 Redwing Rd. #370 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 282-1320 As a voluntary health agency, The Muscular Dystrophy Association aims to help people with neuromuscular disorders by supporting lifesaving research.

AlterMed Research Foundation www.AlterMedResearch.org 1342 Jayhawk Dr. Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 310-3030 With the mission of promoting the scientific research and education of alternative medicine, AlterMed Research Foundation raises funds for educators and researchers to work in the field.

Centennial Area Health Education Center (CAHEC) www.cahec.org 4650 W. 20th St. Suite A, Greeley, CO 80634 970-330-3608 Through free classes and cooking programs, CAHEC teaches low-income families about good nutrition and nourishment. The Center hopes to empower families and give them the skills they need to make healthy and affordable meals.

Colorado Healthcare Directors of Volunteer Services www.coloradohealthvolunteer.org 1024 S. Lemay Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 495-8580 Dedicated to representing healthcare facilities in Colorado, the Directors of Volunteer Services promotes development in volunteer and healthcare management.

The Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org/co 415 Peterson St. Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 472-9798 With more than 65,000 Colorado residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, The Alzheimer’s Association works to meet the needs of these people while improving their quality of life and helping them on their journey.

The McKee Medical Center Foundation www.mckeefoundation.com 1805 E. 18th St. Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 593-6038 The McKee Medical Center Foundation raises funds for the health and wellness of the northern Colorado community. Volunteers can help the foundation by assisting at special events and becoming community advocates.

The Women’s Resource Center 424 Pine St., Suite 201, Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 484-1902 The Women’s Resource Center aims to increase access to health and dental care for underserved women by offering free or reduced cost mammograms and medical services.

The Autism Society of Larimer County 6221 Treestead Court, Fort Collins, CO 80528 (970) 377-9640 As a chapter of the Autism Society of America, the Larimer County chapter aims to increase resources and opportunities for individual affected by autism.

Hope Lives! Breast Cancer Support Center 2629 Redwing Rd. Suite 260 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 225-6200 As the only non-profit organization in northern Colorado that offers free Integrative Oncology services to women with breast cancer, Hope Lives! helps the about 130 women in the county currently battling breast cancer.

Poudre Valley Health System 1024 Lemay Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 495-8580 Poudre Valley Health System is a non-profit organization that provides a full-service health system to the people of northern Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska.

Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation www.pvhs.org 1024 S. Lemay Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 495-7400 The Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation’s mission is to support and promote activities that serve the health interests of the Larimer County community.

Sports Fort Collins Baseball Club (FCBC) fortcollinsbaseballclub.org 211 S. Bryan Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80521 970-484-3368 As a private non-profit organization, FCBC has served Fort Collins since 1961, enrolling more than 3,300 players from ages five to 18. With spring, summer, fall and winter leagues, FCBC has more than 250 teams and emphasizes the importance of recreational baseball.

Fort Collins Soccer Club www.soccerfortcollins.org 2721 S. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 226-6842 The Fort Collins Soccer Club’s mission is to advance the game of soccer throughout the community by furthering the importance of sportsmanship, leadership, service, education and opportunity.

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Youth StudentMentor.org www.studentmentor.org With 4 out of 5 low-income college students failing to earn degrees before their mid-twenties, StudentMentor.org seeks to match these students with professionals who will mentor them and help them realize and achieve their future career goals. Mentors are free to decide the length of the mentorship and can meet their mentor online or in person.

Partners Mentoring Youth www.partnersmentoringyouth.org/ 530 South College Ave., Unit 1, Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 484-7123 If you have three free hours a week and are looking to make a difference in someone’s life, Partners Mentoring Youth may be a perfect fit. This northern Colorado volunteer program helps match positive adult role models with youths aged eight to 17. Senior Partners willing to make a one-year commitment to forming a mentoring relationship that will positively affect their junior partners for years to come.

Fort Collins Youth Broadcasting, Inc. www.klikradio.org/ 2200 Airway Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (888) 212-5545 KLIK Radio, a non-profit Internet radio station, helps prepare high school students for their futures while giving them real-world experience in business, journalism, media and computer science.

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Youth For Understanding www.yfu-usa.org (866) 493-8872 ext. 7224 As a 60-year-old organization with programs in 64 countries, Youth For Understanding provides individuals and families with the opportunity to host or mentor international students looking to immerse themselves in local culture.

Center for Family Research 344 Foothills Parkway 4E, Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-495-0084 The Center for Family Research aims to help youth of Larimer County challenged by substance abuse and mental health issues by providing individual assessments and education.

Larimer County DHS Children, Youth & Family Division 2555 Midpoint Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 980-2239 The Larimer County DHS Children, Youth & Family Division volunteer program helps match individuals with families and children in need.

The program hopes to benefit both the families and the volunteers through a rewarding and enriching experience.

The March of Dimes www.marchofdimes.com/colorado (303) 709-5849 The March of Dimes aims to prevent birth defects and improve the health of babies through fundraising, research, education and advocacy.

Volunteering « Services Colorado Youth Outdoors

The Matthews House

coloradoyo.org 209 E 4th St., Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 663-0800 Colorado Youth Outdoors (CYO) is a program aimed at strengthening parent-child relationships through after school classes on outdoor activities and survival.

www.thematthewshouse.org 726 Mathews St. Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 472-4293 The Matthews House provides support and opportunities for at-risk youth ages 16 to 21 who don’t have positive family lives.

The Child Advocacy Center

www.asse.com (970) 231-4286 ASSE’s mission includes promoting global learning and leadership by creating a worldwide community though the promise of its youth.

www.larimercac.org 5529 S. Timberline Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80528 (970) 407-9739 While forensic interviews can be intimidating for alleged victims of child maltreatment, The Child Advocacy Center aims to create a welcoming environment during a scary time in a child’s life.

The Learning House Foundation for Early Childhood Development www.thelearninghouse.org 3533 Riva Ridge Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 266-0844 As a non-profit early childhood school, The Learning House offers playgroups, math and science based preschool classes and parent workshops.

The Family Center www.thefamilycenterfc.org 309 Hickory St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 221-1615 The Family Center’s mission is to provide information and support to promote safe and stable families.

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Educo School of Colorado www.educocolorado.org 619 S. College Ave. Suite 16, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 494-0785 The Educo Adventure School works to provide wilderness-based adventures to youths ages nine to 18, giving them skills in leadership, compassion and purpose.

Public Allies Fellowship Program at Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center

The Early Childhood Center of Larimer County www.ecclc.org 3000 S College Ave. Suite 206, Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 377-3388 The Early Childhood Center of Larimer County provides child care resources, provider professionalism and technical training.

Harmony House Visitation Center for Children 3105 E. Harmony Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80528 (970) 223-5966 As a part of CASA Inc. of Larimer County, Harmony House provides supervised visits for children in foster care or children whose parents are divorcing.

Bright Beginnings Warm Welcome 1025 Pennock Place, Suite 115, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 495-8875 Bright Beginnings strives to make Colorado a good place to raise a child by supporting young children and their families.

www.publicallies.org/eaglerock Post Office Box 1770, 2750 Notaiah Rd., Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-0600 Public Allies’ mission is to identify talented young individuals and teach them leadership skills through full-time, paid apprenticeships at non-profit organizations.

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UP AND UP NoCo communities see increase in employment, optimism

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ith high unemployment rates and a housing market in bad shape, the U.S. saw tough times during the recent financial crisis. But, just as things are starting to look up across the country, northern Colorado is mirroring this progress.

According to Josh Birks, the economic health director for Fort Collins, and Bruce Biggi, the economic development manager in Greeley, both cities are on the up and up.

“Our unemployment rate in Fort Collins, as of February 2012, has gone down to 6.7 percent from a peak of 9.7 percent in January 2011,” Birks said. “That’s a great indicator that we’re having a pretty strong economic recovery.”

Biggi echoed Birks’ remarks, saying that Greeley’s economy has also “dramatically improved.” “‘08 and ‘09 was certainly a recessionary period for us," Biggi said. ìBut now you’ll see that Weld County is in the 11th position in wage and in employment growth.”

“We’re doing extremely well,” he added. “We truly are helping to make the northern Colorado economy strong.”

According to Birks, employment and sales tax are crucial to the fate of cities everywhere, including places

like Fort Collins and Greeley. And, with both of those areas on the rise, he said the city of Fort Collins can continue to provide the high-quality services that residents have gotten used to – the same ones that attract new residents and keep them around.

With more than just their economic fate in common, Greeley and Fort Collins both have agricultural roots and universities -- Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado -- that help provide jobs and opportunities for city residents.

“We’re the eighth largest agricultural producer in the country,” Biggi said, adding that Greeley will also soon be home to an 850,000 square-feet food processing factory that should contribute to the city’s economy.

As for Fort Collins, major employers include Hewlett-Packard, CSU, Larimer County, the city and Poudre School District -- companies and organizations that can grow, expand and help create a strong ecosystem.

Another integral part of this ecosystem, Birks added, is the youth.

“One of the current shifts taking place (in Fort Collins) is that young adults are also starting to account for a greater part of our population,” he said. “It’s indicative for us to appeal to that generation by being innovating

and being places that are urban and provide recreation opportunities like we do.”

And, as for the future, Biggi says it’s only natural for economies to ebb and flow, but he thinks northern Colorado communities are well-positioned looking forward. • Statistics for the Fort Collins/Loveland area, according to May 2011 results from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Median hourly wage: $16.78 Annual mean wage: $44,480 Major fields of employment: •• Management •• Business and Financial Operations •• Computer and Mathematical •• Architecture and Engineering •• Life, Physical and Social Sciences •• Community and Social Services •• Legal, Education and Training •• Arts, Design and Entertainment •• Healthcare •• Food Preparation •• Construction

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Major employers in northern Colorado: •• Advanced Energy

www.advanced-energy.com •• Agilent Technologies

www.agilent.com •• Aims Community College

www.aims.edu •• AMD (Innovation Graphics, Processors & Media Solutions)

www.amd.com •• Anheuser-Busch Brewery

www.budweiser.com •• Avago Technologies

www.avagotech.com •• Center Partners

www.centerpartners.com •• City of Fort Collins

www.fcgov.com •• City of Greeley

www.greeleygov.com •• Colorado State University

www.colostate.edu •• Columbine Health Systems

www.columbinehealth.com •• Eastman Kodak Colorado

www.kodak.com •• Hewlett Packard Company

www.hp.com •• JBS USA

www.jbssa.com/ •• Larimer County

www.co.larimer.co.us •• LSI Logic

www.symbios.com •• Northern Colorado Medical Center

www.bannerhealth.com •• Poudre R-1 School District

www.psd.k12.co.us •• Poudre Valley Hospital

www.pvhs.org •• The University of Northern Colorado

www.unco.edu •• Wal Mart Supercenter

www.walmart.com •• Water Pik Inc.

www.waterpik.com

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Rock steady real estate Home prices in northern Colorado remain even in turbulent times.

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here are many reasons why the Fort Collins area has earned such accolades over the past ten years as ‘Best Place to Live in America’; ‘Best Place to Raise a Family’ and a ‘Top Retirement Destination’. These include the outstanding recreational opportunities, a moderate four season’s climate, the highly ranked Poudre School District and Poudre Valley Heath System plus the attractive college town atmosphere but chief amongst them is the stability of the housing market.

When people and businesses are considering a move to a new location, a solid and steady real estate market is a big attraction, particularly when compared to some of the recent dras-

tic swings in many other areas of the country. In the last ten years home prices in areas like Florida, Arizona, Nevada and California have gone through wild gyrations that include prices that doubled from 2001 through 2006 only to fall back during the next five year period of 2007 through 2011 to about where they were before the ten year roller coaster. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FAHA) calculates a monthly Home Price Index (HPI) that shows the change in home prices compared to a 1991 base of 100. The chart shows the ten year actual performance of Fort Collins compared to the change in HPI for Las Vegas, Phoenix and the USA. Note how even the national HPI increased dramatically

Homes in the Fort Collins area offer good value and have proved to be a secure investment

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at over 10% per annum for the five years from 2001 to 2006 only to fall back almost 20% in the ensuing five years.

The Fort Collins area did not keep pace with the big run up of prices during the 2001 – 2006 period but neither did it experience the drastic down turn in home prices that occurred in a number of areas during that time.

To put actual numbers to it, the average selling price in Fort Collins in 2001 was $208,217. Five years later it had appreciated 19.5% to $248,796.

During this time the biggest year over year gain was a relatively modest 6%. At the end of the next five year period in 2011 the price had increased marginally to $248,480. This included a one year price drop of 5% but three of the five years had modest price in-

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creases. For the ten years the price increased 19.8% and had a very orderly – and sustainable - price appreciation of less than 2% per year.

This stability including a good inventory offering a wide range of housing styles, age, location and price points has made this region very attractive to those considering relocation, including local residents moving up or down in price range. Homes in the Fort Collins area offer good value and have proved to be a secure investment offering an excellent compliment to the very popular amenities and lifestyle providing an exceptional place to call home! • Pam & Dave Pettigrew, Certified Residential Specialists, are available to answer your questions on real estate. Write to them at Prudential Rocky Mountain REALTORS, 2700 S. College, Fort Collins, 80525, call them directly at 970-2829305, email FCRealtor@msn.com or visit website at www.

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Craft beer provides $446M boost to Fort Collins, Colorado economies

BY DAVID YOUNG DavidYoung@coloradoan.com

Economics Institute and the Beverage Business Institute.

Colorado's craft brewing industry Collectively, Colorado brewers coninjects $446 million into the state's tributed nearly $446 million in output economy, according to a study released in 2011, with an estimated additional Tuesday by Colorado Brewers Guild. $9 million going to the state from a The University of Colorado Business special beer excise tax.

Research Division compiled the data The Colorado excise tax on beer is for the Colorado Brewers Guild, which 8 cents per gallon, one of the lowest indicates that as of March, Colorado beer taxes in the country. Colorado's had 139 licensed craft brewers totaling beer excise tax is ranked No. 46 out of $101.8 million in income, with a $179.2 the 50 states. million total employment effect.

Steve Kurowski, CBG spokesman, said the boom reflected in the study is Fort Collins' breweries contribute indicative of what is happening to the $83.2 million to the Larimer County craft beer industry across the country. payroll and support 938 direct He attributed the growth to good jobs, according to a 2011 study by Colorado State University's Regional beer laws, quality water and having the

Fort Collins’ breweries contribute $83.2 million to the Larimer County payroll and support 938 direct jobs annual Great American Beer Festival in Denver.

"Beer drinkers are waking up to full-flavor beers made by independent local brewers," Kurowski said. "Colorado likes to support independent local brewers. That's evident in Fort Collins, with nine local brewers." •

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SOMETHING’S BREWING Local brewers help put Northern Colorado in the spotlight.

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ort Collins is renowned for its craft brewery scene. With nearly a dozen breweries, some just blocks apart, there is no shortage of beer to be found here.

In 2011, Fort Collins craft breweries produced enough beer to fill 35 Olympic-size swimming pools.

In last year’s Great American Beer Festival, the largest commercial beer competition in the world held in Denver, Fort Collins breweries took home five medals - four golds and a silver - and Loveland breweries also took home awards.

The most famous brewery in town is New Belgium Brewing Co., which is also the third largest craft brewery in the country.

Known for such beers as Sunshine Wheat and Fat Tire, the brewery is in the middle of building a new east coast brewery in Asheville, N.C.,

while at the same time ramping up its production of sour beers here in Fort Collins.

The brewery, which dedicates time and money to sustainable living projects to help the environment, are strong advocates of bicycles and host such nationwide bike events as Tour de Fat. Fort Collins’ Odell Brewing Co., which expanded operations in 2011, is also well known throughout the region for its signature beers such as 5 Barrel Pale Ale and small batch creations.

The brewery distributes its beers to 10 states and has collaborated with brewers from around the world.

In the heart of Fort Collins, CooperSmith’s Pub & Brewing is expanding with a new 850-square-foot room and a patio on its Pool Side.

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The expansion would bring the total square footage, excluding patios, to 13,000 square feet, making it one of the largest restaurants in the city.

Other breweries are in the works for Fort Collins.

by the German-inspired Grimm Brothers Brewhouse.

Grimm Brothers made a name for itself with their Little Red Cap beer that took home a gold medal at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival.

In 2011, Fort Collins craft breweries produced enough beer to fill 35 Olympicsize swimming pools.

Cactus Bend Brewery, Black Bottle Brewery and Hoppy Dog Brewing are looking to open this year. High Hops Brewing is also looking to open in Windsor, which would bring the number of breweries to 13 for the area.

To the south Loveland is home to three breweries with a third on the way.

Rock Bottom Brewery was the first brewery to open in Loveland, followed

Big Beaver Brewing Co. followed suit providing another avenue for locals only to try their beers. Unlike Grimm, Big Beaver does not bottle or distribute their beers, but rather keeps everything on site.

The new Loveland Ale House is under construction and expected to open this year bringing Loveland’s brewery count to four and the region to 17. •

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Visitor Information Center and Staff Office: 515 South Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 (800) DO-VISIT (800-368-4748) With beautiful mountain peaks, red rock formations and a unique arts culture, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder why Colorado residents and visitors alike flock to Colorado Springs, a popular city only 70 miles south of Denver and 140 miles from Fort Collins.

Founded in 1871 by William J. Palmer, travelers were drawn to the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dry climate and outdoor landscape complete with mountains like Pikes Peak â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now a designated national historic landmark â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and red rock parks like Garden of the Gods.

As home to the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, the Pikes Peak Center for performing arts, a fine arts centers and a pioneer museum, Colorado Springs boasts a rich cultural experience.

Boulder

Boulder Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bureau: 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 442- 2911 Originally founded near a popular area of red sandstone fins by gold seekers in 1858, Boulder has been rooted in an impressive outdoor culture ever since â&#x20AC;&#x201C; attracting bikers, hikers and general outdoor enthusiasts. Â According to the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau, Boulderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks, open spaces and active residents have helped the city be named Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Active City by Time magazine, a top adventure town by NationalGeographic.com and the Happiest and Healthiest City in the U.S. by the Gallup-Healthways Well-being Index.

Also named one of the Top 25 Small Cities for Art by AmericanStyle magazine, Boulder is home to the Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Boulder Symphony Orchestra, Boulder Ballet, Dairy Center for the Arts, Colorado Light Opera and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.

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The Estes Park Visitors Center 500 Big Thompson Ave., P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 577-9900

a glimpse into Colorado’s past as a former mining town where thousands flocked hoping to strike gold.

The many things this historically rich town has to offer, including outdoor opportunities like rafting, hiking and horseback riding.

The Idaho Springs Downtown Historic District is home to museums, a pioneer cemetery and other historic properties where visitors are welcome to go on walking tours.

Red Feather Lakes For more information on the Red Feather Lakes area, visit coloradomountainvacation.com.

Surrounded by the the Roosevelt National Forest, situated by the Cache La Poudre River and located far away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Red Feather Lakes is the perfect getaway for outdoor enthusiasts interested in rafting, hiking, fishing and sightseeing.

Nicknamed “a hideaway where the Manitou Springs natives play,” this village is frozen in The Manitou Springs Chamber of time with a quaint trading post and Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of small mom and pop shops.

Economic Development And with bed-and-breakfasts, 354 Manitou Ave. rental cabins and RV parks and campManitou Springs, CO 80829 grounds, Red Feather Lakes is the (800) 642-2567 perfect little mountain community for a short trip or extended stay.

Cheyenne Located between Garden of the The Cheyenne Convention Gods and Pikes Peak, Manitou and Visitors Bureau: Springs, an artisan community with 121 W. 15th St., Suite 202 a charming historic district, is home Airport contact Cheyenne, WY 82001 to one old-fashioned penny arcade, 11 information: (307) 778-3133 mineral spring fountains and almost Fort Collins-Loveland 5,000 residents.

Municipal Airport As the capital and most populous Boutiques, restaurants and nostal4900 Earhart Road, city in Wyoming, Cheyenne – nickgic hotels line the town’s main street, Loveland, CO 80538 named “the Magic City of the Plains” which is home to parades and festivals Phone: (970)962-2850 – not only offers visitors the shopping, that draw residents and tourists alike. http://www.fortloveair.com/ dining and lodging opportunities that And while the town was once Denver International Airport only a city can, but also has a distinct considered sacred by Native Ameri8500 Pena Blvd., Western feel. cans for its healing springs, Manitou Denver, CO 80249-6340 Located less than 50 miles north of Springs is now better known for its Phone: (303) 342-2000 or Fort Collins and perfect for families or proximity to the mountains, outdoor (800) 247-2336 day trips, Cheyenne offers trail ride activities and unique shopping and http://www.flydenver.com trips, old fashioned western gunfight dining opportunities. skits and Cheyenne Frontier Days – Mass transit: an annual 116-year-old Cheyenne tra- Denver With public transportation systems dition and the world’s largest outdoor Visitor Information Center 1555 California St., Suite 300 throughout northern Colorado, including rodeo and Western celebration.

Denver, CO 80202-4262 FLEX -- a single bus route that stops In addition to getting in touch with 1-800-233-6837 between Fort Collins and Longmont Wyoming’s Western roots, Cheyenne -- residents of the area have several also offers its visitors and residents a Founded during the Pikes Peak Gold resources if they need to get around town. variety of activities like high tea at the Rush as a mining town in 1898, the city And while these routes serve the region Nagle Warren Mansion, tours of the of Denver is now the capital of Colorawell, Fort Collins is looking toward the future city’s historic downtown and outdoor do, home to more than 600,000 people of transportation with The Mason Corridor. opportunities at the Vedauwoo RecreApproved by the Fort Collins City ation Area – a granite rock formation in and filled with museums, galleries, theatres and a buzzing downtown area.

Council in 1998 and 2000, construction the Medicine Bow National Forest perWith shops on 16th Street Mall, of The Mason Corridor has been a long fect for hiking, biking and sightseeing. restaurants around every corner and time coming. And, while the project is still its close proximity to many northern two years from being completed, the final Idaho Springs Colorado communities, Denver offers design is complete and the overall vision The Historical Society of Idaho a unique cultural experience. of a new kind of public transportation is Springs Heritage Museum And as the home of the Colorado coming together. and Visitor Center: Rockies, Denver Nuggets and Denver Set to be operational in 2014, the 2060 Miner St. Broncos – as well as Elitch Gardens Corridor will be the only BRT corridor in Idaho Springs, CO 80452-1318 Theme Park, The Downtown Aquarthe state and link downtown Fort Collins, (303) 567-4382 ium and the Denver Botanical GarColorado State University and South Nestled in the Clear Creek Candens – a different kind of adventure College Avenue retailers yon – a short two-hour drive from abounds in the mile high city.

Fort Collins – Idaho Springs offers Incorporated in 1917, the town of Estes Park has become a well-known Colorado tourist stop with its quaint shops and distinct mountain town feel.

Settled near the 612-acre Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park is more than just a stop, however, with its several outdoor opportunities ranging from hiking and climbing to golfing and wildlife watching.

And, since it’s just a short hour-long drive from Fort Collins, the town is great for a quick day trip filled with sightseeing, shopping and dining.

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KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL

Northern Colorado’s Golf scene as beautiful as it is challenging

BY CHRIS PETERS

Golf is one of the sports that best connects people with nature, and there are few places in the U.S. where people feel best connected with nature than the Rocky Mountains.

Fort Collins offers a nice blend of a small-town vibe with the activities of a much larger town, all nestled against the foothills of the Rockies. Numerous area golf courses embrace that vibe, showing off a picturesque backdrop of Fort Collins’ Horsetooth rock.

Fort Collins has eight courses, with nearby Loveland offering an additional three. Three courses in Fort Collins are managed by the city, with another two privately owned public courses available and three private courses open for use on a membership-only basis.

City Park Nine is the most affordable course in the Fort Collins area, with a basic greens fee of $17.

The course is a par 36 that is attached to Fort Collins’ City Park, located on the northeast corner of Taft Hill Road and Mulberry Street.

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Other municipal courses, Collindale and Southridge, are a bit more challenging, as both are par 71 courses. Collindale is the annual site of local U.S. Open qualifying.

The City of Fort Collins allows groups to host leagues or tournaments on their courses starting at less than $75 per person and decreasing as party sizes increases.

As you go further east, more public and private courses pop up while municipal courses come to an end.

Courses located closer to Interstate 25 have a deeper view into the Rocky Mountains, allowing for an even more picturesque view as you golf.

Fort Collins’ public courses are both 9-hole, par-36 courses on the northeast side of town. Link-N-Greens is situated near the intersection of Lemay Avenue and Mulberry Road, while Mountain Vista is a bit more east, as it hugs I-25, a convenient stop-off for an out-of-towner.

For the golfer more interested in a full community feel with amenities,

Golf « Active Living Fort Collins has three country clubs with more expert-level golf courses. The Ptarmigan Country Club boasts a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, which spans 7,201 yards with a par of 72.

As golfers look to leave the Fort Collins area, municipal courses south of town in nearby Loveland offer three different options.

Cattail Creek is the most affordable course in the greater Fort Collins area outside of the City Park Nine. Like the City Park Nine, Cattail Creek is a 9-hole course with a greens fee under $20.

Loveland’s other two courses are 18hole, par 72 courses, with the Mariana Butte course offering a more upscale experience compared to The Olde Course’s more affordable alternative.

Whether it’s a high-dollar, full-amenities experience or a casual golf outing at a public course, the Fort Collins area has a wide variety of options for both local golfers and visitors. • City Park Nine, Municipal Greens Fee: $17 9 Holes, Par 36 411 South Bryan Avenue Fort Collins 970-221-6650

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GOLF IS GOOD FOR FORT COLLINS

BY DON SINNAR, Fort Collins Golf Board

CBS MoneyWatch recently named Fort Collins as one of “The Best Places for the Good Life”. Among their top attributes was the golfing in our Choice City. Fort Collins has seven golf courses with three being city courses, two private country clubs and two pay-to-play facilities.

Ever wonder what all that does for us? The golf courses in Fort Collins represent thousands of acres of open space populated with a lot of well-maintained grass and trees, which are constantly growing and producing environmental benefits for the city. Real estate values for golf course properties have always been at a premium and this helps to keep the average value of all of our homes strong.

Financially, the golf courses are enterprises which contribute tax revenues.

The city owned golf courses are organized as a separate enterprise and use no tax revenues for their operations.

The city courses also contract with golf professionals and restaurant operators, further increasing golf revenues.

Golf is a game that one can play all of their life, enjoying the benefits of exercise, being out in a healthy environment and enjoying time with friends and colleagues. There are many golf leagues and clubs who regularly play at our courses and seem to be enjoying increasing membership, even in our recent stagnant economy.

The Collindale Golf Course, one of the city-owned golf courses, hosts one of the initial qualifier events for

the U.S. Open Golf Tournaments, one of the four major events in the golf world. Collindale also has a Golf Academy on site with teaching professionals. Most of our golf courses offer instruction and access to the golf community at their courses. There are also many ongoing programs for young golfers just getting started in the game. In addition, the Fort Collins Department of Recreation has several programs for young and beginning golfers at very low cost.

Each year, over twenty golf tournaments are held to raise money for very charities in the Fort Collins and Northern Colorado area. These events have been wholly successful in raising money that these organizations need to continue their valuable work. •

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ith big name teams like the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rockies, Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche, most people tend to forget the big city’s northern neighbors. But, from Loveland, to Fort Collins, to Greeley, to Laramie, northern Colorado and southern Wyoming is home to many sports teams ranging from the minor leagues to collegiate levels.

CSU Rams Colorado State University is the main attraction for sports spectators in Fort Collins.

CSU fields 16 intercollegiate sports in NCAA Division I, boasting nine Mountain West Conference tournament championships and 11 regular season crowns in the league’s 13-year history.

The Rams men’s basketball team is fresh off an NCAA Tournament appearance, and welcomes new coach

Larry Eustachy to the program. Moby Arena’s student section, the “Moby Maniacs” is one of the most energetic and involved student sections in the Mountain West.

Women’s basketball is undergoing changes as well, bringing aboard a new head coach of its own, Ryun Williams to help boost the Rams for the 2012-13 campaign.

The Rams football team, who compete in the top ranked non-AQ BCS conference, are in the exploratory stages of building a new 45,000-seat football stadium on campus for the 2014 season.

For the next two seasons, CSU will play at historic Hughes Stadium, located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just west of campus.

In 2012, the Rams will be led by new head coach Jim McElwain, who coached at Alabama’s offense to a BCS National Championship in 2011.

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Active Living » Sports In addition to the most popular spectator sports, CSU also competes in cross country, track and field, golf, tennis, swimming, softball and water polo.

The Colorado Eagles Colorado Eagles hockey games are one of the most electric, exciting events in Colorado.

Hosted at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland just off Interstate 25, Eagles games are an affordable, equally-exciting alternative to Colorado Avalanche games.

The Eagles just completed a move up to the East Coast Hockey League, a minor league affiliate of the NHL, in 2011. Previously, the Eagles played in the Central Hockey League, where they won three regular season titles and two President’s Cups between 2003 and 2011.

The Colorado Ice The Colorado Ice offer the closest professional football to the Fort Collins area, as they play just off Interstate 25 at Loveland’s Budweiser Events Center.

The Ice currently play in the Indoor Football League, which plays arenastyle football – a fast-paced, high scoring brand of football played over 50 yards. The IFL and the Ice pride themselves on a family-friendly atmosphere at a low cost.

Fort Collins Foxes The Fort Collins Foxes offer a wood-bat summer baseball experience in an intimate setting in Fort Collins’ City Park Fields, also known as “The Fox Den.” Foxes games run only $6 for adults and $4 for children, with the Foxes’ 41-game schedule beginning in early June and concluding in late July.

The Colorado Cougars The Cougars are the newest professional basketball team in the Rocky Mountain conference of the American Basketball Association. The team plays most games at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion at the University of Northern Colorado.

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UNC Bears With Klawz the bear as a faithful mascot, the University of Northern Colorado offers area residents the opportunity to watch sports like basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, track and field, baseball, football, wrestling, swimming, volleyball, soccer and softball.

The Bears play football games at Nottingham Field and volleyball and basketball games at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion.

Northern Colorado Wolfpack As a semi-pro football team based out of Loveland, the Northern Colorado Wolfpack is part of the Colorado Football Conference.

University of Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls As part of the NCAA Division I level, the University of Wyoming’s 17 sports teams include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, football and wrestling. •

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Trail blazing Larimer County offers miles of trails.

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rom daredevils to day hikers, northern Colorado offers an amazing amount of opportunities to any kind of outdoor enthusiasts. Among the open spaces, reservoirs and views, the area is full of miles and miles of trails perfect for a challenging mountain bike ride or just a leisurely wildlife watch.

Carter Lake – Located southwest of Loveland, Carter Lake has 3.2 miles of easy to moderate trails including the Fawn Hollow Trail and the Sundance Trail, which has access to fishing.

Pinewood Reservoir and RamsayShockey Open Space – With hiking, mountain biking and fishing access, this space has 4.1 miles of trails ranging in difficulty from easy to moderate and is home to Besant Point Trail, which has two wheelchairaccessible points at both ends.

The Foothills Trail – Home to the Pineridge, Maxwell and Reservoir Ridge natural areas, the Foothills Trail is made up of 6.8 miles

of natural-surface trails. Pineridge is popular with newcomers and great for people just learning how to mountain bike. Reservoir Ridge is better for experienced hikers and bikers.

Pleasant Valley Trail – Near the foothills west of Fort Collins – and the Poudre River Trail – Pleasant Valley Trail is an easy twomile stretch from Lions’ Open Space to Watson Lake.

The Poudre River Trail — Twenty-one miles long, The Poudre River Trail is a paved trail that follows the Cache la Poudre River through Larimer and Weld Counties. As a trail with gentle gradients and traffic crossings that winding through 17 of Colorado’s beautiful natural areas, this is the perfect trail for a family outing.

Soapstone Prairie Natural Area – North of Fort Collins and unlike anything you’d expect to see, Soapstone Prairie is made up of 28 square miles of vistas, undeveloped grasslands and backcountry trails. •

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Northern Colorado’s top five waterfall hikes Cascading water, stunning views are a short drive away

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hen hiking in the mountains, the only thing better than the views and solitude might be the refreshing sights and sounds of a waterfall.

Though not blessed with an abundance of waterfalls, Fort Collins and Northern Colorado have enough to add to the allure of a mountain hike.

Here are five of the best waterfall hikes in Northern Colorado.

Horsetooth Falls Distance: 1.2 miles one way Where: Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. Take Larimer County Road 38E west of Fort Collins for 8.7 miles to Horsetooth Mountain Park.

Prime time: June-mid July Go with the flow: There aren't many waterfalls near Fort Collins. This one is a short drive and easy hike to the falls, which fall approximately 20 feet. There is a refreshing shallow pool in which you can cool off before heading back.

Fee: $6 for daily pass Information: Larimer County Parks, (970) 679-4570 or visit www.larimer. org/parks Ouzel Falls Distance: 2.7 miles one way Where: From Estes Park, head south on Colorado Highway 7 for 12 miles to the Wild Basin Entrance Station to Rocky Mountain National Park. From the entrance station, drive another two miles inside the park to the trailhead.

Prime time: June-July Go with the flow: A hike here will earn you three waterfalls - Copeland and Ouzel Falls and Calypso Cascades.

Copeland Falls is your first stop.

After a short distance on the trail, you'll see a sign on your left. The falls aren't huge but worth going the short distance off trail to see them.

At 1.8 miles, you'll come to Calypso Cascades. As the name implies, it is not really a waterfall but more water cascading down a series of drops.

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short trail to the left of the bridge for a closer look.

Fee: $20 for seven-day pass Information: Rocky Mountain National Park, (970) 586-1206 or visit www. nps.gov/romo Alberta Falls Distance: 0.8 miles one way Where: From the main Beaver Meadows entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, head west for a quarter of a mile to the Bear Lake Road. Take the Bear Lake Road 8 miles to the Bear Lake parking lot.

Prime time: June-July Go with the flow: These easily accessible falls at the popular Bear Lake area of Rocky Mountain National Park is the most visited in the park so time your visit accordingly. Early morning and evening are best. These falls cascade 25 feet over granite slabs and boulders and into a pool before funneling into Glacier Creek.

Fee: $20 for seven-day pass Information: Rocky Mountain National Park, (970) 586-1206 or visit www. nps.gov/room Bridal Veil Falls Distance: 3.2 miles one way Where: Trailhead: From Fort Collins, take U.S. Highway 287 south to U.S. Highway 34 in Loveland. Take U.S. 34 west to Drake then veer off on Larimer County Road 43 (Devil's Gulch Road). Take LCR 43 west to McGregor Avenue. Turn right on to the dirt road and go for 2.2 miles to the parking lot at the Twin Owls and Black Canyon trailheads, either of which will take you to the Cow Creek Trail off of which the falls are located. You can also park along County Road 43 at the Gem Lake Trailhead and take the Gem Lake Trail to the Cow Creek Trail.

Prime time: June-July Go with the flow: Once you see the falls with white water flowing over repeated drops, you'll now how the falls got its name. The earlier you go in the season, the more forceful the flow at the falls, which drop 20 feet and create a refreshing mist. Make sure to hike

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Fee: It's part of Rocky Mountain National Park, but there is no entrance fee.

Information: Rocky Mountain National Park, (970) 586-1206 or visit www. nps.gov/romo Fish Creek Falls Distance: 0.6 miles; wheelchair accessible Where: From the middle of Steamboat Springs, follow Fish Creek Road for three miles to the parking area. The upper lot is for day hiking and lower lot for overnight and horse trailers.

Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Prime time: The falls run all year but the biggest show is in June and July Go with the flow: This is one of Colorado's premier waterfalls with an impressive 280-foot free fall. It is easily accessible with a short concrete nature trail leading to the upper viewing area. The lower viewing area is served by a partly paved National Recreational Trail and easily navigable trail the rest of the way.

Fee: $5 per vehicle Information: Routt National Forest, (970) 879-1870 or www.fs.fed.us/ r2/mbr/ •

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BEST PLACES TO SEE WILDFLOWERS IN BLOOM Brilliant blooms, colossal colors fill Front Range with bursts of summer

BY MILES BLUMHARDT MilesBlumhardt@coloradoan.com

Loveland and Fort Collins. There are pockets of color smattered along the or the second year in a row, an trail, including many of the familiar above-average snowfall and timely wildflowers such as evening primrose, spring rains have helped fuel a specpenstemon, wild rose, sandlily, locotacular wildflower show. Prime time weed, lupine and bellflower. viewing takes place June and July.

Fee: Free.

And remember, the higher elevation Facilities: Restrooms, water and inyou go, the longer the show. Here are formation kiosk located at trailheads some of the area's top places to take in only. Bring more water than you think the show: you'll need.

Information: www.larimer.org/Parks/ Blue Sky Trail bluesky.htm Distance: 22 miles, including additional loops and adjoining trails, from Well Gulch Trail Horsetooth Mountain Open Space on Distance: 1.5-mile loop the north to Devil's Backbone Open Where: Lory State Park. Take Overland Space on the south Trail north to Larimer County Road Trailheads: Devil's Backbone Open 50E (Bingham Hill Road). Turn left Space west of Loveland, Coyote Ridge and go west to County Road 23. Turn Natural Area, 1 mile south of Trilby left and go 1.4 miles south to Larimer Road on Taft Hill Road south of Fort County 25G. Take a right and drive 1.6 Collins or Soderberg Open Space miles to the Lory State Park entrance. along Inlet Bay on the west side of Follow the road south until you see Horsetooth Reservoir the sign for the trail.

Prime time: May-July Prime time: June-July Flower power: This trail open to hikFlower power: This is probably our ing, biking and horseback riding paral- best local wildflower hike. It makes lels the hogback running between for a good family hike. On a recent

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hike here, I counted 12 different wildflowers just at the entrance where the trail heads into the gulch. You'll find wild rose, boulder raspberry, penstemon, evening primrose, spiderwort, western wallflower, lupine and lots more here while enjoying the soothing sound of the creek and small waterfall along the trail.

Fee: $6 for daily pass Facilities: Restrooms, water and information available at the visitor center Information: Lory State Park, (970) 493-1623, or visit http://parks. state. co.us/Parks/Lory Horsetooth Falls Trail Distance: 1.2 miles one way Where: Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. Take Larimer County Road 38E west of Fort Collins for 8.7 miles to Horsetooth Mountain Park.

Prime time: May-July Flower power: This is an easy hikingonly trail with rewards of wildflowers and the falls, both of which are in prime form this year. The number of wildflowers gets better and better the closer you get to the falls. You'll find

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Fee: $6 for daily pass Facilities: Restroom, water and information kiosk at the parking lot Information: Larimer County Parks, (970) 679-4570 or visit www.larimer. org/parks Blue Lake Distance: 5 miles one way Where: Take U.S. Highway 287 north for 10 miles to Colorado Highway 14.

Take Colorado west for 53.3 miles to the Blue Lake Trailhead parking lot on your right.

Prime time: June-August Flower power: This popular hike near Cameron Pass in the Roosevelt National Forest boasts nearly 100 wildflowers along the trail, including monkshood, larkspur, fireweed, geranium, goldenrod and paintbrush. The lake is as beautiful as the wildflowers.

Fee: Free Facilities: Bathroom located just before the parking lot along Colorado 14.

Information: Roosevelt National Forest, (970) 295-6700 or www.fs.fed.us/ r2/arnf

Flower power: This easy hike is another combination of wildflowers and waterfalls. It includes nearly 80 different wildflowers, including wild rose, calypso orchid, harebell, penstemon, columbine, Indian paintbrush and locoweed. As a bonus, this trail includes hiking along a stream as well as Copeland and Ouzel Falls and Calypso Cascades.

Fee: $20 for seven-day pass Facilities: Toilets, water and information available at the Wild Basin Entrance Station Information: Rocky Mountain National Park, (970) 586-1206 or www.nps. gov /romo

Wildflower guided hikes Monday: 10 a.m., Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, 30 miles north of Fort Collins. Easy 1.5-mile hike. Free.

Information: (970) 416-2815, e-mail naturalareas@fcgov.com or visit www. fcgov.com/naturalareas Wednesday: 5 p.m., Devil's Backbone Open Space, west of Loveland. Easy 2-hour hike along the Wild Loop. Free.

Information: (970) 679-4552 or visit www.larimer.org /naturalresources Saturday: 9 a.m., Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, Masonville. Easy 2-mile hike.

Free. Information: (970) 416-2815, eOuzel Falls mail naturalareas@fcgov.com or visit Distance: 2.7 miles one way www.fcgov.com/naturalareas Where: From Estes Park, head south June 26: 9 a.m., Horsetooth Mountain on Colorado Highway 7 for 12 miles Open Space, Easy 2 1/2 hike. to the Wild Basin Entrance Station to Program fee but $6/vehicle entrance Rocky Mountain National Park. From permit required. Information: the entrance station, drive another two (970) 679-4552 or visit www.larimer. miles inside the park to the trailhead. org/naturalresources • Prime time: June-August

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ROAMING WITH ROVER

Fetch the pooch and embark on a wag-nificent adventure

BY MILES BLUMHARDT milesblumhardt@coloradoan.com

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hat’s better than a picture-perfect summer day hiking? For dog owners, it’s a bluebird day hiking with their pet. Before you hit the trail, here are tips on how to prepare for the trail, gear you’ll need and best hikes for you and your pooch.

Preparing for the trail ••Have your veterinarian check your pet out for any health issues before starting an exercise plan.

Acclimate your dog to hiking slowly if they have been canine potatoes.

••Work up to 30 minutes of walking before taking a short, flat one-hour hike.

••Start with lighter loads in the dog’s pack, working up to no more than 25 percent of the dog’s weight.

••Teach your dog the rules of the trail.

••Consider your dog’s age. Most dogs will do whatever you ask them to do even if it is detrimental to their health.

••Check regulations to see if dogs are allowed in the area you are going. For example, dogs are allowed on leash in Roosevelt National Forest and most wilderness areas, Larimer County Open Spaces and city of Fort Collins Natural 108 » FYI: Your Guide to Northern Colorado

Areas as well as Lory State Park. Exceptions where dogs are not allowed include Red Mountain Open Space, Fossil Creek Reservoir Open Space, Rim Rock Open Space, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, Coyote Ridge Natural Area, Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, Running Deer Natural Area and Cottonwood Hollow Natural Area. Dogs are not allowed on trails in Rocky Mountain National Park.

••Check the maps of places you are hiking to see if there are reliable water sources for your dog. If not, load up on water for your dog.

••Throw some treats in your pack to help keep your dog’s energy level up.

••When backpacking or hiking away from town, locate the closest veterinarian in case of emergency.

On the trail ••Take breaks in the shade. Hike early or late in the day to avoid mid-day heat.

Watch your dog’s body language for signs of fatigue. It may be panting unusually hard, slowing down, dragging behind you or stopping altogether.

••Take the time to check your dog for ticks, thorns, burrs and any other unwanted souvenirs from your trip

••Always be sure to pick up after your dog.

••If your dog is bitten by a rattlesnake, keep it calm and seek medical help as soon as possible. The smaller the dog, the more important this is.

Doggie essentials ••First-aid kits: Colorado State University and the Red Cross offer canine first-aid classes. Check out your local bookstores for canine first-aid books and make a safety kit. Commercial kits are available from www.DogKits.com, www. petfirstaidkits.com, www.bowwowcastle. com and www.first-aid-product.com.

••Booties: Especially helpful in extremely hot weather as well as to protect your dog’s feet from abrasions or cuts from rocks on the trail.

••Backpack: Storage for no more than 25 percent of its weight ••Food/treats: Bring more than your dog normally consumes since they are expending a large amount of energy ••Water bowl: If water from streams and lakes is available, fine. However, dogs, like humans, are susceptible to waterborne parasites such as giardia. Collapsible bowls are most convenient.

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••Leash: Most areas that require dogs on leash require leashes not to be more than 10 feet.

••ID tag: Or have a microchip placed under the dog’s skin.

••Plastic bags/trowel: Makes cleanup much easier.

••Insect repellent: DEET-based products work best to repel ticks and mosquitoes.

However, like some humans, come dogs have a strong reaction to DEET. Before heading out, apply a small amount to your dog to see if it reacts to it. If not, apply only to areas of the body that dog cannot lick.

Where to go Horsetooth Falls Where: Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. Take Larimer County Road 38E west of Fort Collins for 8.7 miles to Horsetooth Mountain Park.

Open: 24/7, year-round Trail: Easy 1.1-mile trail one way with little elevation gain; open only to hiking Entrance fee: $7 daily or $65 annual pass to Larimer County parks Pets: On leash Why go: Dogs on leash can cool off in the pond below the falls. Watch for rattlesnakes along the trail. Information: Larimer County Parks, (970) 679-4570 or www.larimer.org/parks

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Pineridge Natural Area Where: Main parking lot off Larimer County Road 42C, past Hughes Stadium, around the curve and up the hogback. Entrances also located on the north by parking in the Maxwell Natural areas parking lot along County Road 42C and the east at Spring Canyon Park.

Open: 24/7, year-round Trails: Easy loop trails with little elevation gain Entrance fee: Free Pets: On leash Why go: Close to Fort Collins with array of trail options plus a reservoir for your leashed dog to cool off in.

Information: www.fcgov.com/naturalareas or (970) 416-2815 Blue Lake Where: Located 53 miles up the Poudre Canyon along Colorado Highway 14 Open: 24/7 year-round Trail: 9 miles roundtrip with 1,500-foot elevation gain Entrance fee: Free Pets: On leash Why go: Beautiful trail with lots of wildflowers June through August and spectacular Blue Lake for the leashed dog to splash around in.

Information: Roosevelt National Forest, (970) 295-6700 or www.fs.fed.us/r2/arnf •

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Center stage Take your pick from a wide range of choices in the performing arts

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rom musicals to dramas and ballet to opera, Fort Collins has more performing arts groups than you can shake a conductor’s baton at.

No matter the time of year, patrons of the arts can find something to enjoy.

professional level stage productions (along with operas, orchestral and vocal concerts and dance productions) at its beautiful University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St. There are also many smaller, local troupes — in-

Fort Collins has more performing arts groups than you can shake a conductor’s baton at.

For musicals, theater fans can enjoy dinner and a show at Midtown Arts Center. If drama is more your thing, enjoy shows at two longstanding companies — Bas Bleu Theatre, 401 Pine St., has been around for 20 years and OpenStage Theatre celebrates its 40th season this year. They may be students but Colorado State University’s Theatre Department puts on

cluding Debut Theatre, SOAP Troupe and The Mostlies — that produce regular shows.

Those who like to stay on their toes can take in performances by local dance troupes including Canyon Concert Ballet and Impact Dance.

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Communities Âť Old Town in the state. In addition to its Masterworks Concert Series, the symphony performs additional shows with other local companies including the Canyon Concert Balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nutcrackerâ&#x20AC;? and choral group the Larimer Chorale.

Speaking of getting vocal, in addition to the Chorale, Fort Collins also is home to Opera Fort Collins, which has spawned several international opera performers including Charles Edwin Taylor and rising star AndrewLunsford. The company hosts several productions each year along with its annual spring fundraiser.

One place where fans of the performing arts can see it all is the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St. In addition to hosting a variety of local company productions, the Lincoln Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1,100-seat main performance hall also sets the stage for the venueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own year-long performance series, featuring nationally-acclaimed productions ranging from Broadway tours to comedy acts to dance and musical artists. â&#x20AC;˘

Performing arts options: â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Midtown Arts Center Information: www.midtownarts â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Bas Bleu Theatre Information: www.basblue.org â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ OpenStage Theatre Information: www.openstage.com â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ CSU Arts Information: www.sota.colostate.edu â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Opera Fort Collins Information: www.operafortcollins.org â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Canyon Concert Ballet Information:www.ccballet.org â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Lincoln Center Information: www.lctix.com â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Fort Collins Symphony Information: www.fcsymphony.org â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Larimer Chorale Information: www.larimerchorale.org â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Ethos West Chamber Orchestra Information: www.ethoswest.org

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ROCKIN THE FORT Northern Colorado’s music scene rivals that of cities twice its size

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A. NYC. Austin. Nashville.

Fort Collins.

Don’t be so quick to think that one of these cities doesn’t belong. In the last 10 years, Northern Colorado has made a name for itself as an incubator for new and emerging musical artists.

From folk to indie rock to metal to hip-hop to bluegrass, Fort Collins acts are getting known on the national level.

While he no longer calls FC home, electronica artist Pretty Lights (aka Derek Vincent Smith) now sells out stadiums, and local indie-rock band Fierce Bad Rabbit, singer/songwriter Danielle Ate the Sandwich and folk act SHEL all are on the cusp of hitting it big.

Music support organizations including Bohemian Foundation, SpokesBUZZ and the Fort Collins Musicians Association all work to get local artists’ names out to the rest of the country whether that means creating a Fort Collins artist showcase at Austin’s legendary SXSW or hosting one of Colorado’s largest music festivals, Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest, every August.

But while our talent is getting national attention, finding them locally is no problem thanks to a variety of music venues ranging from intimate venues to stadiums.

On almost any given night, live music can be found throughout Fort Collins, particularly at the Aggie Theatre, Hodi’s Half Note, Road 34 Bike Bar and Surfside 7 Cafe. Meanwhile almost every bar and coffee house has a small

corner stage just right for listening to acoustic acts or small jazz combos.

One of the most storied locations is Mishawaka Amphitheatre, or the Mish as it’s more commonly known.

Located along the banks of the Poudre River, this outdoor amphitheatre plays host to amazing scenery as well as incredible artists ranging from the Indigo Girls to the String Cheese Incident to G. Love & Special Sauce. •

Places to hear live music: •• Aggie Theatre www.aggietheatre.com •• Hodi’s Half Note www.hodishalfnote.com •• Avogadro’s Number www.avogadros.com •• Road 34 Bike Bar www.road34.com •• Mishawaka Amphitheatre www.themishawaka.com •• Surfside 7 Cafe www.surfsideseven.com •• Everyday Joe’s Coffee House www.everydayjoes.org •• Budweiser Events Center www.beclive.com •• Thunder Mountain Amphitheatre www.tmaconcerts.com •• Bar SS www.bardoubles.com •• Rialto Theater www.cityofloveland.org/rialto

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Art and about in northern Colorado Thunderbird Art Gallery focuses on presenting original art by famous southwestern artists.

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ith galleries, theatres and music venues around every corner, the city of Fort Collins and the northern Colorado area are alive with art, giving its residents and visitors an unmatched cultural experience.

“Downtown (Fort Collins) has an extremely vibrant arts and performing scene in Downtown including a more than 60-year-old symphony, over 20 art galleries, a newly renovated performance venue (The Lincoln Center), theater shows all the time – not to mention a wildly successful live music scene,” said Peggy Lyle, the DBA’s programming and event director.

The Fort Collins Gallery Walk, according to Lyle, also started First Friday, a monthly event that brings residents and visitors to local galleries for self-guided tours. Since it was created 15 years ago, this event brings an enormous amount of traffic to the downtown area, allowing people to learn more about an awesome art scene.

“The galleries bring photography, visual arts, fiber art and sculpture to life as they reach edgy young urban audiences as well as experienced art collectors,” Lyle said. • 114 » FYI: Your Guide to Northern Colorado

Swetsville Zoo 4801 E. Harmony Rd., Fort Collins, CO 970-484-9509 Bill Swets started creating metal structures outside of his home as a hobby in 1985. Now, 27 years later, the Swets home is a common tourist stop among Fort Collins residents and visitors interested in seeing the exhibits made from scrap metal and car parts.

Interested in exploring the northern Colorado art scene? Where to start: Old Town Art and Framery The Global Village Museum globalvillagemuseum.com

200 W. Mountain Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 221-4600 With exhibits of folk art, fine arts and useful items around the globe, the Global Village Museum aims to “foster and celebrate the international connections between northern Colorado and the world.”

www.oldtownartandframery.com/ 173 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 221-5105 With custom framing, art restoration and a fine arts gallery, Old Town Art and Framery is active in the Fort Collins scene, participating in the First Friday Gallery Walk event.

Art on Mountain Gallery www.artonmountain.com

102 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524 ftcma.org (970) 223-6450 201 South College Ave., Featuring art from established local Fort Collins, CO 80524 artists and newcomers to the scene, (970) 482-2787 Art on Mountain spotlights watercolor, The Fort Collins Museum of Art hopes oil, pottery and photography pieces to engage the northern Colorado com- from the Colorado region. munity through cultural experiences that help create an appreciation and The Tointon Gallery for the Visual Arts respect for the arts. greeleygov.com/publicart/TointonGallery 651 10th Ave., Greeley, CO Thunderbird Art Gallery (970) 350-9450 www.thunderbirdartgallery.com/ The Tointon Gallery is a 1,000 square1309 East 16th St., foot art gallery that aims “to provide Greeley, CO 80631 enjoyment, to help educate and to en(970) 352-4397 courage dialogue with and about art.”

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FORT COLLINS‘ ECLECTIC TASTES Dining in the Choice City runs the gamut

BY KRISTIN MAESTRE

When people think of the charming city of Fort Collins, food usually isn’t the first thing to come to mind. Up here, we’re mostly known for our craft beer culture when it comes to deliciousness. The "Napa Valley of Beer," they call it, and rightfully so. But, while everyone is happily focused on the delightful hops and malty notes coming from our breweries, our culinary scene is quickly growing to keep up with the discerning palates of the food-minded people of Fort Collins.

The Front Range has deep historical agricultural roots with our founding settlers establishing Sugar Beet farms as one of the earliest industries.

Today, we still see produce farms, dairy farms, and cattle farms surrounding our community providing us with fresh quality ingredients for our delectable dining experiences. Our “Colorado Proud” produce labels really showcase the value we place in these offerings.

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students from all over the world, we have a budding taste for the distinct flavors of other cultures. Not to mention a penchant for pizza and burgers, to boot.

Once we find something we love, there’s no stopping us from a lively and lengthy conversation about it.

No college town is complete without a bevy of coffee houses and Fort Collins does not disappoint. If you need a caffeinated place to study or fancy yourself some artisanal craft coffee, there’s no shortage of local coffee roasters and baristas dedicated to serving some delightful brewsÖof the roasted kind.

With a community of active people who love to enjoy the fresh air in Fort Collins, the passion for food trucks has been increasingly popular, inspiring support for casual outdoor dining options.

This is what makes Fort Collins dining unique – an eclectic mix of farm-grown freshness, interest in supporting artisanal foods, and plenty of options to satiate some classic American college cravings.

Fort Collins isn’t a Mecca for fine dining but we certainly take our food seriously. Sharing the affection for good food is just as much of a hobby as beer and bikes. We seek out quality, creative, mouthwatering cuisine.

Once we find something we love, there’s no stopping us from a lively and lengthy conversation about it. If you’re searching for some of the best restaurants our city has to offer, look no further. As Fort Collins’ restaurant critic, here are a few of my favorite Fort Collins flavors, places that are sure to spark your taste buds and inspire engaging conversation.

OldDining Town «« Communities Active Living The Waffle Lab Food Truck Parked in the Pateros Creek Brewing Company parking lot, The Waffle Lab’s liÈge waffles are, at this point, the best waffles in the entire city.

They are absolutely amazing. They are made from yeast-leavened dough and imported Belgian pearl sugar.

When baked at a specific temperature, the sugar pearls partially melt inside the waffle and caramelize on the outside for the perfect combination of gentle sweet flavor and firmer texture.

When taking a bite, you feel the very slight crunch from the sugar that pairs so well with all of the savory options.

Uncle’s Pizzeria & Co Once well-known for being a familyowned pizzeria with a fiercely loyal local following, Uncle’s Pizzeria & Co. has grown up and matured – both as a business and the type of cuisine they create. They originally started their pizzeria on College Avenue just south of Prospect in a worn strip mall, serving a decent typical pizza. It was good, but nothing particularly different than other pizzerias. Since then, owner Garrett Marlin closed up shop and moved to a new location on Olive Street at the end of January 2012. Not only did they change locations, but they also changed their business model, their branding, and their menu.

This is not the same CSU-style pizzeria Fort Collins all knew and loved; it’s a brand new restaurant. They’ve matured into a beautiful, swanky, delicious Italian-style bistro.

known as ìPuî) is from Thailand and has many years of experience cooking Thai cuisine. The extensive menu has a plethora of classic Thai dishes using fresh, high quality ingredients that are brand new to the Fort Collins food scene. It’s an incredible selection to choose from!

Fish Restaurant If I didn’t have to eat my way through the city as a critic, Fish would be one of my hangouts. By the comfortable welcoming we received, the friendly conversations with neighboring table strangers, the sassy service, and always most importantly – the incredibly flavorful food – Fish knows what Fort Collins is looking for.

Star of India Star Of India has a tagline – "where spicy does not mean hot, simply delicious!" I completely agree. When the difference between a mediocre meal and an amazing meal comes down to flavor and spice, Star Of India knows how to make that happen without just making it numbingly hot. They are by far my favorite Indian restaurant in Fort Collins because of their impeccably fresh, spicy flavor.

Jax Fish House

Jax Fish House (not to be confused with Jax Mercantile, Co.) brings us fresh seafood with a special knack for oysters and cocktails. Chef Kevin Grossi has an impressive dedication to quality. This is one of the few (if Café Vino the only) kitchen staff that I know of taking a field trip to small Fort ColCafe Vino offers the best of both lins farms to become familiar with our worlds, a premium coffee internet farmers, produce, community, and cafe by day and a European-style wine incorporating that in an ever changing and tapas bar by night. Located on the seasonal menu. You want to support corner of College and Garfield on the local food? Eat at Jax Fish House. main floor of an office building, they are on one of the busiest streets in The Little Bird Bakeshop Fort Collins, yet still successfully provide one of the most beautiful patios Owned by pastry chef Amy Wyatt, in town, complete with noise-bufferword about The Little Bird Bakeshop ing walls. Inside, you’ll find a rich and has been spreading like melting butter a noisy, yet still intimate atmosphere on a hot bun – smooth and temptwith cuisine that is often comprised of ing. The space is absolutely beautiful. farm-fresh ingredients.

Quaint, bright, and homey with classic chic style – there are warm wood Café De Bangkok tones and exposed brick walls and an open look into the kitchen where you Executive Chef Wichayanee Chaycan watch Amy bake the day’s treats – angkura Brown (or more commonly almost non-stop. Her culinary experiFYI: Your Guide to Northern Colorado « 117

Active Living » Dining ence is quite impressive, including working in the pastry kitchen of Tom Colicchio's Craft Restaurant in Manhattan, under the guidance of James Beard award-winning pastry chef Karen DeMasco, and as the pastry chef at The Chocolate Room in Brooklyn, New York, the best dessert cafe, as rated by Zagat.

Everyday Joe’s Coffee House As a non-profit coffee house, volunteer baristas make the coffee, getting paid with tips and free concerts. The money that is made through sales is donated back into the community.

Not only are donations made, but the use of Everyday Joe’s venue for concerts and events (on Friday and Saturday nights) is available, as well as inkind donations of coffee around town.

Everyday Joe’s is one of those places that really, really like their coffee. I think it would be safe to say that they are one of the most knowledgeable coffee houses in Fort Collins – hosting cuppings for volunteers and even competing in latte art throwdowns.

This isn’t just coffee knowledge all up in here, this is coffee culture.

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Ace Gillett’s Lounge Down a dark, narrow stairway underneath the Armstrong Hotel, there is a small, swanky place. The subtle deep sounds of piano, bass and drums whisper through the crisp night air.

It’s a Fort Collins Speakeasy, a hidden gem of sorts, unless you’ve been aware of the chatter going on around the city. It’s a place to take a date on a night out for tasty tapas, a place to meet up after work for some of the best drinks in town, where you can loosen your tie and relax to the soothing sounds of jazz.

Walrus Ice Cream Setting up shop in 1987, this locallyowned gem was named as one of the country’s Top 10 ice cream shops and featured in the book, Everybody Loves Ice Cream by Shannon Jackson Arnold. Flavors such as Bing Cherry can sell out as fast as 2 hours on a particularly busy day. The rich, creamy, premium home-made freshness is something you shouldn’t miss out on.

It’s a fun little shop that almost always has a line out the door. I’ve stood in

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line on hot summer days in flip flops and cool spring nights while wearing a jacket. You know you’re about to eat something delicious when people are willing to wait in rain, sleet and snow just to get in.

Big City Burrito A locally owned shop and the first store to start it all, Big City opened their doors in July 1994 to hungry people willing to wait in rain or shine with a line wrapping around the corner for their burritos. Since then they’ve branched out into a small franchise opening eight other stores in Colorado as well as going as far as Hawaii and Nebraska.

They have some of the most savory ingredients that make your mouth instantly water at the thought, much like Pavlov’s dogs. They brought the mission-style burrito to the front range; a choice of different flavorful tortillas, rice, beans, a variety of meats and salsas. And they stuff as much food in there as possible while they’re at it, all wrapped up tightly in foil and a handy plastic bag. These burritos are no joke.

La Creperie Owners Claude and Carole Lucas opened La Creperie in August of 2009 on the corner of Mountain and Mason, just a few doors down from The Rio. Drawing from his experience growing up in Brittany where his father was the town’s baker, Claude Lucas brought galettes, traditional buckwheat crepes that originated in Brittany to Old Town Fort Collins.

In addition to a very wide selection of galettes and sweet crepes on the menu, you can find French onion soup, omelets, paninis, cocotte brioche, french toast and fresh fruit as well.

El Monte Although El Monte is different than the place it was before, it is still a restaurant that I would recommend to friends, family and readers. The fantastic flavors are still there. In fact, not too long after my lunch visit, a reader on Twitter asked for a recommendation for a birthday celebration.

The first place that came to mind was El Monte. After their dinner, I was

promptly updated with replies on how good the guacamole was and that it was now their favorite Mexican restaurant. I loved them before and I’m still a fan today.

Krazy Karl’s Pizza After we all took our first bite, and then inhaled the first slice, and devoured the rest of our pizzas – we all agreed that Krazy Karl’s has the most delicious, flavorful, slightly greasy, rich, puffy, crispy crust we’ve had in Fort Collins. It’s not New York-style thin, or Chicago-style deep, but classic and good. I hesitate to say that Krazy Karl’s is my favorite pizza in Fort Collins, but I think I’m going to say it. I really, really like this pizza. They get my vote for best dough, for sure. •

Kristin Mastre is the premiere food blogger and restaurant critic in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Reviews cover a variety of food establishments – locally owned family restaurants, fastcasual chains, coffee houses, breweries, and more. If you can eat it, she will review it. Being an honest writer, she’ll tell it like she tastes it. Reviews can be read on FeastingFortCollins.com. You can also get tips and restaurant news by following on Facebook at facebook.com/feastingfortcollins and twitter @feastingFC

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Events Calendar June 2012 June 22–24 Cheyenne’s Celtic Musical Arts Festival, Cheyenne

June 22–July 4 The Greeley Stampede, (for more info: www.greeleystampede.org)

June 23 Skygazing at Fossil Creek, Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, Fort Collins, 9 p.m. FREE Carp Fishing Derby, Arapaho Bend Natural Area, Fort Collins, 8 a.m. FREE Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Lake to Lake Triathlon, Loveland

(www.lovelandlaketolake.com/) Fort Collins Studio Tour Weekend, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 10 a.m.

June 23–24 Colorado Brewers’ Festival, Downtown Fort Collins, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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June 24

Wildlife Photography, Riverbend Ponds Natural Area, Fort Collins, 6:30 a.m. FREE Couples Grill & Chill, City Park Nine Golf Course, Fort Collins, 4 p.m.

Music in the Garden, Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, 5 p.m.

XTERRA Curt Gowdy Triathlon, Cheyenne (www.withoutlimits.co/) The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 25 Summer Camp - Gardeners and Chefs, Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, 9 a.m.

Senior Hikes, Fort Collins Senior Center, 8:00 a.m. FREE

June 27–28 Trips and Travel, City of Fort Collins

(www.fcgov.com/events)

June 28 Senior Hikes, Fort Collins Senior Center, 8:00 a.m. FREE Bohemian Nights Presents: Thursday Night Live Concert Series, 7 to 9 p.m., Old Town Square, Fort Collins FREE

June 28-29 Disney’s Mulan Jr. Theatre for kids by kids, Rialto Theater Center, Loveland, 7 p.m.

June 26

June 29

CSU’s Department of Art Faculty Exhibition (University Center for the Arts)

Own the Night: Mid-Summer Night’s Scream, The Loveland Public Library, 5 p.m. FREE

Noontime Notes Concert Series, Oak Street Plaza, Fort Collins, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE

Ben & Jerry’s FAC Concert Series, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 7 to 9 p.m. FREE

Events « Active Living Rail Art Show & Sale, The Cheyenne Depot Museum, Cheyenne, 5 p.m. FREE WTE Fridays on the Plaza, Cheyenne, 5 p.m. FREE

June 30 Tap Rattle and Roll, Rialto Theater Center, Loveland, 7:30 p.m.

Local Archaeology at Soapstone Prairie, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, Fort Collins, 9 a.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

July 2012 July 1 The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 3 CSU’s Department of Art Faculty Exhibition

(University Center for the Arts) Noontime Notes Concert Series, Oak Street Plaza, Fort Collins, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE Night Walk for Families, Coyote Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 8:15 p.m. (www.fcgov.com/

naturalareas)

FREE

All-American Picnic, Fort Collins Senior Center, 6 p.m.

July 4 City Park 9 Stars & Stripes Golf Tournament, City Park Nine Golf Course, Fort Collins, 8 a.m.

Race Against Cancer, Greeley

(www.unco.edu/rmcri/ race_against_cancer)

July 6 Ben & Jerry’s FAC Concert Series, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 7 to 9 p.m. FREE First Friday featuring Gallery Walk, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 6 p.m. FREE WTE Fridays on the Plaza, Cheyenne, 5 p.m. FREE Neighborhood Nights, The Twin Rivers Park Amphitheater, Greeley, 7 p.m. FREE

July 7 Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

July 8 Portraits at Pineridge, Pineridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 4:30 p.m. FREE The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 9 Summer Camp - Art in the Garden, Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, 9 a.m.

July 10 CSU’sDepartment of Art Faculty Exhibition,

(University Center for the Arts)

Noontime Notes Concert Series, Oak Street Plaza, Fort Collins, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE

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July 11 Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

July 12

Bohemian Nights Presents: July 4th Celebration at North Lake Park, Thursday Night Live Concert Series, Loveland, 9:17 p.m. (fireworks show) FREE 7 to 9 p.m., Old Town Square Fort Collins FREE Fourth of July Celebration, City Park, Fort Collins, 8 a.m. FREE

July 5 Bohemian Nights Presents: Thursday Night Live Concert Series, 7 to 9 p.m., Old Town Square Fort Collins FREE

July 13 Ben & Jerry’s FAC Concert Series, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 7 to 9 p.m. FREE WTE Fridays on the Plaza, Cheyenne, 5 p.m. FREE

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Active Living » Events Summer Camp - Winged Wonders, Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. FREE

July 17 CSU’s Department of Art Faculty Exhibition,

(University Center for the Arts) Noontime Notes Concert Series, Oak Street Plaza, Fort Collins, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE

July 18 Separate Lives: The Story of Mary Rippon, Fort Collins Senior Center, 11:30 a.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

July 19 Bohemian Nights Presents: Thursday Night Live Concert Series, 7 to 9 p.m., Old Town Square Fort Collins FREE

July 19–21 Assassins Game Night, Council Tree Library, Fort Collins, 7 p.m.

Neighborhood Nights, The Twin Rivers Park Amphitheater, Greeley, 7 p.m. FREE

(www.scattershotentertainment.com/)

July 14

Cheyenne Frontier Days,

SaberCat Prowl 5K, Fort Collins (www.frcrosscountry.com) Loren Eiseley & the Ghosts of Lindenmeier, Soapstone Natural Prairie Area, Fort Collins, 10 a.m. FREE Rockies Trip - Rockies v. Phillies, Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins, 10 a.m.

Downtown Farmers Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Brickmaster (LEGO) Club, The Loveland Library’s Runschmunkel Reading Room, Loveland, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

July 15 The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Lipstick! - A lighthearted look at the fine art of being female, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 8 p.m.

July 19–29 (for more info: www.cfdrodeo.com)

July 20 Bandimere, Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins, 8 a.m.

Neighborhood Nights, The Twin Rivers Park Amphitheater, Greeley, 7 p.m.

Ben & Jerry’s FAC Concert Series, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 7 to 9 p.m. FREE WTE Fridays on the Plaza, Cheyenne, 5 p.m. FREE

July 21 Cherry Pie Celebration, Peters Park - The Loveland Museum/ Gallery, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The French Nest Open Air Market, Civic Center Park, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Events « Active Living Loveland Classic 10K/5K run/walk (www.lovelandclassic.com/)

July 25–30

Local Archaeology at Soapstone Prairie, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. FREE

weldcountyfair.com/)

July 20–29 Seussical the Musical, The Rialto Theater Center, Loveland, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

July 22 The Amazing Race - Family Edition, Spring Canyon Park, Fort Collins, 1 p.m.

The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Weld County Fair, (for more info: www.

July 26 Bohemian Nights Presents: Thursday Night Live Concert Series, 7 to 9 p.m., Old Town Square Fort Collins FREE

July 27 Ben & Jerry’s FAC Concert Series, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 7 to 9 p.m. FREE WTE Fridays on the Plaza, Cheyenne, 5 p.m. FREE

July 28

Steam Train Excursion, Cheyenne Depot Museum, Cheyenne, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Colorado Rapids Trip, The Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins, 3 p.m.

July 23

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Summer Camp - Insect Investigations, Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. FREE

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

July 24

July 28–29

Noontime Notes Concert Series, Oak Street Plaza, Fort Collins, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE

Greeley Arts Picnic, Lincoln Park, Greeley, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CSU’s Department of Art Faculty Exhibition,

July 29

(University Center for the Arts)

July 25 Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

EPIC’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, Edora Pool and Ice Center, 12 p.m.

Couples Grill & Chill, City Park Nine Golf Course, Fort Collins, 4 p.m.

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August 6

Summer Camp - Backyard Adventures, Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, 9 a.m.

Summer Camp - Dirt Camp, Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, 9 a.m.

July 31

August 7

CSU’s Department of Art Faculty Exhibition,

CSU’s Department of Art Faculty Exhibition (University Center for the Arts)

(University Center for the Arts)

Noontime Notes Concert Series, Oak Street Plaza, Fort Collins, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE

Noontime Notes Concert Series, Oak Street Plaza, Fort Collins, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE

August 2012 August 1 Night Walk for Families, Coyote Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 8:15 p.m. (www.fcgov.com/

naturalareas)

FREE

August 8 Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

August 10 Home on the Range, Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. FREE

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WTE Fridays on the Plaza, Cheyenne, 5 p.m. FREE

August 2

Neighborhood Nights, The Twin Rivers Park Amphitheater, Greeley, 7 p.m. FREE

Hawaiian Quilts Closing Exhibition (CSU, University Center for the Arts) Bohemian Nights Presents: Thursday Night Live Concert Series, 7 to 9 p.m., Old Town Square Fort Collins FREE Songs in Summer, Gary & Carol Ann Hixon Residence, Fort Collins, 6 p.m.

August 3 Ben & Jerry’s FAC Concert Series, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 7 to 9 p.m. FREE First Friday featuring Gallery Walk, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 6 p.m. FREE WTE Fridays on the Plaza, Cheyenne, 5 p.m. FREE Neighborhood Nights, The Twin Rivers Park Amphitheater, Greeley, 7 p.m. FREE

August 11 Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Wade the River, Lee Martinez Park, Fort Collins, 1 p.m. FREE Starry Night Astronomy, Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 8 p.m. FREE

August 12 The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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August 4

Summer Camp - Gardeners and Chefs, Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, 9 a.m.

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Water World Trip, Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins, 9 a.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

August 14

August 5 The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CSU’s Department of Art Faculty Exhibition (University Center for the Arts)

August 15 Picnic in the Park, City Park, Fort Collins, 11 a.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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August 17 Ben & Jerry’s FAC Concert Series, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 7 to 9 p.m.

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WTE Fridays on the Plaza, Cheyenne, 5 p.m. FREE

August 17–19

Extended Trips: Glacier, Yellowstone, & Teton National Parks, Fort Collins Senior Center, 8 a.m.

August 28

August 22

(University Center for the Arts)

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

August 29

August 24 WTE Fridays on the Plaza, Cheyenne, 5 p.m. FREE

August 25

Kiwanis Ribfest, The Cheyenne Depot, Cheyenne, 5 p.m.

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

August 18

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

ARTiculture: Celebrating Art in the Garden, Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins, 10 a.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Skygazing at Fossil Creek, Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, Fort Collins, 8:30 p.m.

The French Nest Open Air Market, Civic Center Park, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

August 19 The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

August 21 CSU’s Department of Art Faculty Exhibition,

(University Center for the Arts)

CSU’s Department of Art Faculty Exhibition,

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

August 31 WTE Fridays on the Plaza, Cheyenne, 5 p.m. FREE

September 2012 September 1 Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tour de Fat, Civic Center Park, Fort Collins 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE

August 26

Night Walk for Families, Coyote Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 8:15 p.m.

Local Archaeology at Soapstone Prairie, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. FREE

September 2

The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(www.fcgov.com/naturalareas)

FREE

The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 3 Pooch Plunge, City Park Pool, Fort Collins, 4 p.m.

September 4 CSU’sDepartment of Art Faculty Exhibition, (University Center for

the Arts)

September 5 Run for Hope 5K, Fort Collins

(runforhope.net) Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

September 7 First Friday featuring Gallery Walk, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 6 p.m. FREE WTE Fridays on the Plaza, Cheyenne, 8 p.m. FREE Starry Night Astronomy, Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 7:15 p.m. FREE

September 8 Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Pastels on 5th, 5th Street and Peters Park, Loveland, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

11th Annual Nelsen’s Old Town Car Show, Old Town Fort Collins, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The French Nest Open Air Market, Civic Center Park, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

28th Annual Historic Homes Tour, Fort Collins, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (www.

poudrelandmarks.org/)

Home on the Range, Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. FREE

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

September 9

Cemetery Stroll: Law & Disorder, Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, 10 a.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

100 Years of History on Horseback, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. FREE

September 16

September 23

Local Archaeology at Soapstone Prairie, Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, Fort Collins, 9 a.m.

Couples Grill & Chill, City Park Nine Golf Course, Fort Collins, 4 p.m.

Foothills Geology, Coyote Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 10 a.m.

The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 11 CSU’s Department of Art Faculty Exhibition, (University Center for

The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 18–21

the Arts)

Diversity Symposium “Access, Attainment, and Responsibility,”

September 12

(CSU, Lory Student Center)

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

September 19

September 15 Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

September 21

Skygazing at Fossil Creek, Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, Fort Collins, 8:30 p.m. FREE

September 22

The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 26 Lunch & Learn - Chorus Frogs, 215 N. Mason Street, Fort Collins, 12 p.m. FREE Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

September 28 Rocky Mountain Irish Festival, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

FORToberfest, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 5 to 10:30 p.m.

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Communities » Old Town Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

October 17 Acoustic Africa, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

October 19 Starry Night Astronomy, Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 6:15 p.m. FREE Extended Trips: Heritage of America, Fort Collins Senior Center, 8 a.m.

October 20 Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The French Nest Open Air Market, Civic Center Park, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

September 29 Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Cheyenne Zombie Fest, Cheyenne, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Northern Colorado Birding Fair, Fossil Creek Regional Open Space, Fort Collins, 7 a.m. FREE Night Walk for Families, Coyote Ridge Natural Area Fort Collins, 6:30 p.m. (www.fcgov.com/

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FREE

September 29–30 Rocky Mountain Irish Festival, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. FREE

September 30 The Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 2012 October 3 Capitol Steps, Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

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Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Skygazing at Fossil Creek, Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, Fort Collins, 8:00 p.m. FREE

October 27

October 6

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Greeley Farmers Market, 902 7th Ave., Greeley, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

October 28

Phenomenally Yours!

Fort Collins Symphony, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

(www.fcsymphony.org/) Secrets of the Black Bear, Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 9 a.m. FREE

October 7 Blue Sky Marathon, Fort Collins (www.blueskymarathon.com/)

October 11–13 Tap Dogs Tap Show, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m. (tapdogs.com/)

October 12 Loveland Museum/Gallery 75th Anniversary Celebration Event, Loveland Museum/Gallery, 6 p.m.

Night Walk for Families, Coyote Ridge Natural Area, Fort Collins, 5:45 p.m. (www.fcgov.com/

naturalareas)

FREE

October 31 Tiny Tot Halloween, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

November 2012 November 1 Sinbad Comedy Show, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

November 2 First Friday featuring Gallery Walk, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 6 p.m. FREE

November 3

October 13

Phenomenally Yours!

Fort Collins Symphony, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Farmer’s Market, 200 W. Oak Street, Old Town Fort Collins, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

November 7

(www.fcsymphony.org/)

Ailey II, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m. (www.alvinailey.org)

Old Town « Communities November 8–10

January 9–10

A Chorus Line, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m. (www.achorusline.com/)

Rock of Ages, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

November 9 Loveland Museum/Gallery 75th Anniversary Celebration Event, Loveland Museum/Gallery, 6 p.m.

November 17 Skygazing at Fossil Creek, Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, Fort Collins, 7:00 p.m. FREE

November 17-December 23 Visit Santa Claus, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (for more information

visit downtownfortcollins.com)

November 19–January 29 Old Town Ice Rink, Downtown Fort Collins

December 2012 December 7 First Friday featuring Gallery Walk, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 6 p.m. FREE 21st Annual Carolfest, Opera Galleria - 123 N College Ave, Fort Collins, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

December 11 Christmas with the Celts, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

(www.theceltsmusic.com/)

December 14 Loveland Museum/Gallery 75th Anniversary Celebration Event, Loveland Museum/Gallery, 6 p.m.

(www.rockofagesmusical.com/)

January 18 Marc Cohn, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m. (www.marccohn.net/)

January 23 Natalie MacMaster, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

(www.nataliemacmaster.com/)

January 26 Black Violin, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (blackviolin.net/)

February 2013 February 1

February 16

First Friday featuring Gallery Walk, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 6 p.m. FREE

Adam Trent Magic, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (www.adamtrentmagic.com/)

February 9

February 17

Phenomenally Yours!

Fort Collins Symphony, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

The Ten Tenors, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

(www.fcsymphony.org/)

February 13 Paco Pena, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

(www. pacopena.com)

(www.thetentenors.com)

February 20 Russian National Ballet Theatre, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

February 21-23 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

(www.beautyandthebeastontour.com/)

December 21 Skygazing at Fossil Creek, Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, Fort Collins, 7:00 p.m. FREE

December 31 Lights On! New Years Eve Ball Drop, Cheyenne Depot Plaza, Cheyenne, 11:30 p.m.

First Night Fort Collins, Downtown Fort Collins, 5 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.

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March 2013 March 1

The Borromeo String Quartet, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

First Friday featuring Gallery Walk, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 6 p.m. FREE

(www.borromeoquartet.org/)

Intergalactic Nemesis Live Action Graphic Novel, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins,

April 20 Street Beat, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (www.

(www.theintergalacticnemesis.com/)

streetbeattheshow.com/)

March 1–14

April 25–27

Great Plates of Downtown, Downtown Fort Collins, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The Midtown Men, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

March 2 Phenomenally Yours!

Fort Collins Symphony, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

(www.fcsymphony.org/)

March 13 Nobuyuki Tsujii, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

(www.themidtownmen.com/)

May 2013 May 3 First Friday featuring Gallery Walk, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 6 p.m. FREE Nobodies of Comedy, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m.

(www.nobupiano1988.com)

May 4

March 16

Phenomenally Yours! Fort Collins Symphony, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m. (www.fcsymphony.org/)

Lucky Joe’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Downtown Fort Collins, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 28–30

June 2013

Traces, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m. (www.nobupiano1988.com)

June 7

April 2013 April 2 Smuin Ballet, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, 7:30 p.m. (smuinballet.org/)

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April 19

First Friday featuring Gallery Walk, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 6 p.m. FREE

July 2013 July 5 First Friday featuring Gallery Walk, Old Town Square, Fort Collins, 6 p.m. FREE

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