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HELLO, SPRING!
Spring Forward! It’s finally spring again! I don’t know about you, but by the time it rolls around each year, I’m ready for it. When the cold starts winding down, I anticipate with joy the open windows, the longer days, the budding flowers and with all of that, the extra opportunity for getting outside. Whether it’s with your friends, family, or four legged friend, there’s plenty going on around Loveland to keep everyone busy right through to summer—outside or in.
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A Loveland apothecary turns healthy skin care into an art form. PAGE 6
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If allergies are at the top of your spring woes, we have that covered too.
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HOW TO EASE YOUR SPRING FEVER SPRING IN LOVELAND: GARDENS AND GOOD EATS THE GREAT ESCAPE EXPERIENCE
SPRING into Home Improvement
The Northern Colorado Spring Home and Garden Show offers ideas, advice and more PAGE 28
Can you ESCAPE?
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Tips to Help You survive ALLERGY SEASON PAGE 15
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Sweetheart City wines introduces their new event center and tasting room.
In this edition you’ll find a laundry list of activities, events, places to go and things to do, and of course, a few chores to round out the list.
We encourage you to peruse our pages and keep an eye out for something new. You just might find a new thing to love about Loveland.
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Get the lowdown on seven ways to cure your spring fever. And if snacks is what you’re after, Taste of Loveland is sure to satisify— and don’t miss Sunny Jim’s for Easter!
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Handmade sweet treats for stuffing Loveland’s easter baskets
7 Ways to Cure Your SPRING FEVER
You don’t have to go far afield to alleviate your spring fever PAGE 25
Taste of Loveland Returns PAGE 38
The ABCs of Reverse Mortgages PAGE 4 2 National Money Week PAGE 4 4
McKee Bike Challenge PAGE 4 6
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IT’S MADE HERE
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Beauty By SARA HUBER for LOVELAND MAGAZINE
With herbs, oils and healthy habits, even Coloradoans can enjoy luminous skin
Sleep deeply. Exercise hard. Drink water. Eat spinach. Slather self with synthetic parabens and portentous chemicals. Sarahkate Greeley of Herbal Heart Apothecary, or H2A, is on a mission to change the American approach to skincare. With her colleagues, the mother-daughter duo Heather and Sierra Goldstein, Greeley tends herbs in her yard and bottles herb-infused body oils 6 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
in her studio-garage, all in an effort to help Colorado men and women unleash their inner glow and decrease stress by investing in natural, earth-conscious skincare products. “It doesn’t make sense to spend time taking care of yourself, between exercising and what you eat, but then put a strange product on your body,” Greeley said. “If your lotion is jam-packed with synthetic ingredients and chemicals, your body doesn’t know how to take it in, and it can damage your skin and age you more quickly.” This is particularly important in Colorado, where skin succumbs daily to the sun at high altitudes and where the dry climate pulls moisture from the body. “For great skin, especially in our harsh climate, yes, drink water and ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
consider drinking aloe, nourish your body with healthy food, do exercise, but also think about what you put into your body by what you put on your body,” she said. Greeley noted that skin is a body’s largest organ. “It might be silly,” she said, “but if you put garlic between your toes, you can taste it a few minutes later.” For this reason, Greeley and the Goldsteins relaunched H2A two years ago with a “culinary experience of our body products,” Greeley said. Believing that people should soak their skin in ingredients they could put in their mouths, the team served a meal highlighting the herbs and oils vital to their products. Each H2A product, from face serums to drench sticks to body butters, features a pure oil such as alApril/May 2017
‘IF YOU CAN’T EAT IT, WHY PUT IT ON YOUR SKIN?’ mond, avocado, coconut, jojoba or olive oil, as well as an infusion of herbs such as thyme, black cumin seed, rosehip seed, slippery elm bark or white willow bark. All ingredient summaries on H2A products include “love, gratitude and authenticity, the essence of our mission,” said Greeley, who suffered from eczema for years until using H2A’s face serum. She said, “We desire to infuse life with herbs for total wellbeing. Our products aim to repair and regenerate skin and encourage overall health.”
H2A’s serums, like all of their products, are all natural and aimed at improving whole-body health. (Photo courtesy H2A)
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To achieve wellbeing inside and out, Greeley and the Goldsteins add rosemary, which stimulates blood flow, to their Warrior Oil, a product that helps athletes recover after a bruising workout. “Massage therapists and Colorado warriors love it,” Greeley said. In H2A’s Daily Essentials line, calendula blossoms and lavender decrease anxiety, and Vitamin E oil nurtures radiant skin. The apothecary’s bug spray naturally keeps insects away with a blend of grape seed oil, castor oil and hand-brewed essential oils. All H2A products are paraben- and GMO-free and are not tested on animals. The H2A women organically raise dozens of herbs in their front yards (Heather Goldstein filled her yard with 52 herb beds last summer), in addition to “companion farming” with Plenty Heirloom Farms in Loveland. This means H2A plants herbs and flowers between Plenty Heirloom’s vegetable rows. The farms’ owner, Sarah Sailer, said, “It’s a fabulous partnership since certain herbs act as a pest deterrent and the flowers draw in beneficial insects.” Plenty Heirlooms Farms offers an organic Community Supporter Agricultural program and uses no pesticides. Upon harvesting, Greeley and her colleagues infuse oil they import 8 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
H2A’s Regeneration Kit for restoring health to facial skin. (Photo courtesy H2A)
from their most local organic options, often California, with their Loveland-cultivated herbs. Greeley explained, “We select top-grade oil to ensure it’s not cut with sunflower or another cheaper oil. The difference in viscosity is amazing, and for this reason we’re very selective with all our ingredients.” In part because of the superior oil quality, H2A’s infused oils absorb within 60 seconds and leave skin supple and smooth. “We use very light oils that don’t ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
clog pores,” Greeley said. The H2A face serum is crafted around a form of olive oil that mimics the lipids in skin and stimulates elasticity. Traditional lotions, in contrast, are a blend of water, glycerin as a binding agent, synthetic fragrances and a trace amount of oil. For H2A, infusing oils with herbs is a multi-week process. To preserve the benefits of the most delicate herbs and flowers, many H2A oils are not heated but sit at room temperature in a gentle infusion. After one to three weeks, the infused oil is packaged by hand in Greeley’s garage-studio. “We are proud to say we don’t sacrifice time or qualApril/May 2017
than an hour to learn about herbs and offer her business expertise pro bono. A year later, she bought a house in Loveland, converted the garage into a studio and the lawn into an herbal garden and with the Goldsteins, made H2A one of the most vibrant and environmentally thoughtful up-and-coming skincare lines on the market.
H2A’s Muah! Lip Balm (Photo courtesy H2A)
ity, yet we offer something luxurious while affordable and good for women,” Greeley said. “It’s as easy as replacing something on your shelf to make you look and feel better for the rest of your life.” Aging gracefully begins in one’s 20s, Greeley said, and is scientifically linked to the concoctions rubbed on the skin since birth, along with genetics, nutrition and general wellbeing. April/May 2017
Before coming to H2A, Greeley traveled through Southeast Asia for several years. “Everything was fresh, there was no plastic. We could eat on a leaf,” she said. Culture shock was imminent when she returned stateside. “I had forgotten how much not like that life here is. I was searching for something that would make a difference for the earth and in the lives of people,” she said.
Greeley discovered H2A products, then produced by the Goldsteins and a neighborhood herbalist, at a shop in Loveland and fell in love with the drench stick, H2A’s onthe-go alternative to lotion. “I had to learn how to make this fabulous, luscious oil,” she said. Through her mother, Greeley connected with Heather Goldstein, and soon Greeley was regularly driving more ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
Sailer, owner of H2A companion farms, said she is happy to support a business she trusts. “The women of H2A care deeply about their products,” Sailer said. “It would be easy for them to take shortcuts, but they choose to infuse their oils longer and make sure that every batch is packed full of healing properties. When you read love, gratitude and authenticity listed as ingredients on their product packaging, believe it. I have seen it firsthand.” Find Herbal Heart Apothecary products at Cloz to Home, Vintage Willows Boutique and Om House Yoga, among other Loveland businesses. H2A sticks, butters and oils are also available at spas and boutiques throughout Colorado and online at h2aproducts.com.
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By SHELLEY WIDHALM for LOVELAND MAGAZINE Two Loveland couples started with a hobby and a timber frame lodge to come up with a business plan. David and Kathy Burks and Jack and Lindsay Cantley began as hobby winemakers operating out of the Cantleys’ garage in 2010 and a year later grew to distributing their product to restaurants and liquor stores in Northern Colorado. They wanted an official location, so they picked West Highway 34 in Loveland and bought a lodge from a friend to open the Sweetheart City Winery & Event Center near the Big Thompson River—
Sweetheart City Winery plans to open event center, tasting room in May the grand opening will be in May. “On the outside, the property looks like a very classic big, red barn with a rustic
“This is going to be an experience on par with experiences in the California wine county … of coming and enjoying the building, the grounds, the river and the scenery put together.” —David Burks
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elegant appearance,” David Burks said, explaining that the construction is Amish style with large beams coming together and secured with pegs and metal straps. “It’s a real grand dramatic look and, at the same time, it’s rustic because it’s made out of ponderosa pine.” The Burks and Cantleys, who are friends and neighbors, plan to offer a tasting room and a wedding venue for indoor and outdoor weddings that will complement the winery on the 8-acre property. “It’s an amazing building,” Cantley
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The exterior of the building is styled after a traditional red barn, fitting in perfectly with the surrounding countryside. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
said, “It’s a one-of-a-kind of building in all of Northern Colorado. It’s a taste of the Rocky Mountains. It’s a very authentic timber-frame structure that’s very much Colorado.”
Loveland is known as the Sweetheart City and to establish a romantic theme for the product, Burks said. The winery sells approximately 12
The Burks and Cantleys had their start out of a mutual interest and passion for wine—Burk said he wanted to open a hobby business, and Jack Cantley, also interested in the hobby, said he had connection with family members in Denver who own wineries. They began smallbatch craft winemaking by using juices before graduating to fresh fruits, which they accessed through Cantley’s family connections. The grapes are primarily out of California and some from Colorado.
“We manually process the wines through the fermentation,” Burk said about the process of letting the grape skins float to the top, pushing them down into the juice and breaking up the skins to give a depth of flavor profiles. “That sets our wine apart.” Sweetheart City Wines combines “a touch of the old world and new world,” Cantley said. “We age our red wine in barrels, and that makes a good handcrafted wine,” he said.
“We thought it would be interesting to share our love of wine with other people,” Burks said.
The Cantleys and Burks age the wines for 18 months for a smooth and silky mouth feel and an expressive flavor profile, Burk said.
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varieties of classic dry wines, focusing primarily on reds. For the reds, the Burks and Cantleys make the traditional merlots, cabernet francs, cabernet sauvignons, zinfandels and also tempranillos and syrahs. In the whites, they make the traditional sauvignon blancs and chardonnays, a semi-sweet riesling and a viognier.
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A bar faced in staves from a wine barrel is the centerpiece of the tasting room. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
The tasting room will give customers an opportunity to explore those profiles and taste the various wines. The room sits in the front of the 6,800-square-foot lodge featuring
tables and a bar with windows behind it looking into the barrel room. Once the winery is operating, the barrel room will store aging barrels of wine stacked on barrel racks.
The bar is U-shaped and is built into the timber frame with one of the timbers holding it up. The top of the bar is made out of white oak and the front is decorated with reclaimed
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The interior delivers the rustic elegance that is signature to Colorado’s style. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
A large covered porch greets guests. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
the grounds, the river and the scen-
wine barrel oak staves, the slivers of wood that curve around the barrel. The barrel room, which spans 3,000 square feet, will serve dual purposes of offering a classic winery experience and a wedding venue large enough to host 200 guests. Next to the barrel room sits the production room, spanning 1,800 square feet, where the bottling will be carried out. The overall interior of the lodge, which is open and spacious, will be decorated in a rustic and elegant style to show off the timber frame structure, and there will be local art in the winery, Burk said. “We try to bring in old-world décor in the context of the timber frame with modern complements—the old with the new. When we decided to build the timber frame, we felt like it was a real complement architecturally to winemaking,” Burk said. “It’s a real grand dramatic look and at the same time it’s rustic because it’s made out of ponderosa pine.” Outside the lodge the front acre will 14 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
ery put together.” Cantley wants to share those experiences, he said. “When we have a building that be used for a vineyard to grow a new hybrid grape, a white variety called Aromella that is engineered to be cold-weather tolerant; it produces a champagne-style sparkling wine. In the back of the lodge, there will be an open lawn area for weddings and outdoor gatherings with a wedding platform and amphitheater. The Burks and Cantleys, who are finishing up construction of the lodge, plan to have several grand opening activities and open houses, as well as special events, such as food and wine pairings. They have several weddings scheduled, including one at the end of May. “We’re going to bring a one-of-akind experience to the area here,” Burks said. “This is going to be an experience on par with experiences in the California wine county … of coming and enjoying the building, ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
beautiful, you want to share it where everybody can appreciate it and enjoy it,” he said.
If you go... WHAT: Sweetheart City Winery & Event Center WHEN: The event center will open in May with tasting room hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. WHERE: 5500 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland MORE INFO: Call 970-744-4907 or visit sweetheartcitywines.com April/May 2017
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TIPS TO HELP YOU SURVIVE SEASON IN COLORADO Springtime in Colorado offers up a fun juxtaposition: Wildflowers start blooming, but there’s still time to get a few more runs in on the slopes. But for many, spring also queues up sniffles and sneezes, as well as itchy, watery eyes. Talk about party crashers! With spring in the air, so are the allergens. It’s true—allergy season is already underway, the experts say. (And, surely, if you’re an allergy sufferer sensitive to pollen, your nose can confirm this timetable). First, a disclaimer about the differences between colds and allergies. The symptoms are similar, but allergy sufferers don’t get April/May 2017
the body aches and fevers that are commonly associated with colds. Also, colds should clear up within two weeks, and allergies can last as long as you’re in contact with allergens. To help you get through the allergy season, we’ve turned to expert physicians and allergy organizations. Here are 11 tips to help you survive the allergy season, which, in Colorado, can last well into October.
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Colorado typically starts between February and mid-March, says William Culver, an M.D. with Banner Health who specializes in allergy and immunology. He provides services at Banner Health Clinic in Loveland as well as Banner Health Center in Fort Collins. Airborne pollen gets moved around with wind and can cause allergies to act up. After tree pollen allergies come grass allergies, which arrive later in the spring and usually last until mid-to-late July. From August to October (or until the first frost arrives), weeds are the culprit of your allergies. Some people suffer allergies for two of these seasons, or even all three. But, because we have fewer trees than, say, the Northeast, our tree pollen LOVELAND MAGAZINE 15
allergies tend not to be as severe in Colorado, Culver explains.
Allergy symptoms can be a burden Symptoms include nasal congestion, sneezing, itching, runny nose and watery eyes, Culver says. Symptoms can also include coughing and wheezing, he says. In fact, Culver explains, quality of life studies show that allergies can have a more severe effect on your lifestyle than diabetes or arthritis.
Make a doctor’s appointment if the need arises It’s a good idea to see your doctor if you notice your symptoms are disrupting school, work or your social life, Culver notes.
You can treat your allergies with over-thecounter medicines If you know you suffer from allergies, the best strategy is to treat them before you get symptoms.
“If you know your allergies start when trees start to bud, you can get a head start and start your medication, instead of chasing the symptoms after they’ve started,” Culver says. There are two major categories of over-the-counter medicines that can act as preventatives and can help ward off symptoms, he says. They are nasal sprays and overthe-counter histamines. Nasal sprays you can get over-the-counter include Nasacort, Rhinocort and Flonase. As far as antihistamines go, Benadryl has sedating effects and doesn’t last as long, Culver says. Some of the better medications include Allegra, Claritin and Zyrtec.
Or, try a nasal rinse Different from a nasal spray is nasal rinse, which can be an effective way to clear allergens from your nasal cavity, explains Abby Emdur, an ear, nose and throat M.D. at UCHealth in Longmont. You can use a spray or a neti pot to clear out your nasal membranes of the ragweed spores, pollen or other allergens that are causing symptoms.
Cedar and Juniper trees are notorious for causing allergies No matter what climate you live in, there’s really no escaping allergens
since they’re just about everywhere. First the good news, though: Dust mites don’t do well in Colorado because we don’t have the warm, humid environment they like. So if you moved here from Florida, California, Texas or the Northeast and were sensitive to dust mites there, you can breathe easy. Now the bad news? Cedar and juniper trees pollen is especially potent in Colorado and can cause allergies to act up for about 4 to 6 weeks, starting in the April timeframe, warns Culver.
Close your windows Keep the pollen out of your house by closing your windows, especially in the mornings when pollen counts can peak. If you can, run the air conditioner instead, experts suggest. It’s also a great idea to take off your shoes outside of your house so you don’t trudge through the house with allergens in tow. Before you go to bed, take a shower to get any allergens washed off so you don’t bring them into the bed with you and toss your clothes in a hamper, experts say. Also, it’s a good idea to keep your dogs out of the bedroom because they can be carrying allergens from the outdoors, reminds Emdur.
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Cover up outdoors If you’re mowing the grass, it’s a great idea to wear a bandana, scarf or mask to prevent allergens from aggravating you, Culver suggests. It’s also a good idea to change clothes after you’ve been gardening or working in the yard, he says. When it comes to indoor chores, Emdur suggests changing out your vacuum filters frequently because allergens could be trapped in there.
Don’t blame the Cottonwood trees Many people in May and early
June see cottonwood flying around and suspect it’s the culprit of their allergies, Culver notes. Those are empty seed pods, and the pollen is gone. It’s really the grass pollen that’s blowing and likely to blame for allergy symptoms, Culver says.
Know when pollen levels peak Pollen tends to peak in morning hours. While rain washes pollen away, explains the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, pollen counts can soar after a rainstorm. On a day when
there’s no wind, airborne allergens are grounded. When a day is windy and warm, though, pollen counts surge.
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10 tips to keep ‘achoos’ from interrupting your ‘I do’s’ (BPT) - You want your wedding day to be memorable for all the right reasons. While selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don’t forget another important consideration: allergies.
food allergens are eggs, milk, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat and soy.
7. Plan for pollen The warm-weather months are the most popular times to get married. If you want an outdoor wedding, be aware of when pollen counts are highest. In spring and summer, during tree and grass pollen season, levels are highest in the evening. In late summer and early fall, during ragweed pollen season, levels are highest in the morning.
The last thing you want is a series of “achoos” to interrupt your “I do’s,” or worse, send someone to the hospital. With these 10 tips from the experts at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, you can limit allergy concerns on your big day.
8. Forget flower worries
1. The sweet smell of love Some guests may be sensitive to cologne or perfume, so, on a day with so many hugs, handshakes and slow dances, it’s best to go easy. The allergic response is a reaction to odors created by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and can cause headaches, sneezing, watery eyes and runny noses.
2. Fido as best man? If you’re planning to include your best pet pal in your wedding, make sure none of the bridal party is allergic. They’ll be the ones closest to your pet during the ceremony, so you want to make sure they don’t have an allergic reaction.
3. Avoid the flames Your burning love may have brought you to the alter, but burning candles can be a problem. Scents from candles (especially a lot of them) can trigger asthma, so consider using LED candles at the reception instead. Bonus: they’re safer, too!
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allergies or asthma, it can be wise to meet with an allergist a few months prior to the wedding day. Visit the Find an Allergist locator at acaai.org to find a board-certified allergist near you to create a wedding plan with no hitches.
5. Got your dress? Now think about medications If you have allergies, start your medications well before symptoms usually start. You don’t want to have a red nose, or be sneezing and wheezing during the ceremony. Also, be aware of side effects - including drowsiness - of some medications.
6. Create a safe menu To find out about any severe food allergies among guests, add a line on your RSVP card or include a section on your wedding website so guests can give you this important information. The most common ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
There are many beautiful flower options with low allergy risk to use at your wedding. The key is to select varieties that produce littleto-no pollen. You can’t go wrong with classic roses. Other allergyfriendly flowers include begonia, columbine, crocus, daffodil and geraniums.
9. Create self-care baskets Consider creating baskets to place in bathrooms that are stocked with basics to combat allergies and other concerns. For example, you could include eye drops and tissue packs, plus some saline spray. Not very romantic, but handy!
10. No bees invited! For outdoor weddings where stinging insects might be present, add tweezers, bandages and antiseptic ointment to your basket. If the bride or groom are allergic to stinging insects, an indoor wedding might be the best bet. A little advance planning can make your wedding super romantic and free of allergy and asthma symptoms. April/May 2017
New Peanut Allergy Guidelines Raise Concerns Doctor encourages parents to discuss high-risk food intros with pediatrician first With updates to peanut allergy guidelines rolled out earlier this year, a local doctor advises parents to consult their pediatrician or allergist before making introductions to highrisk foods. While the updates suggest parents introduce foods containing peanuts to infants as young as 4 months old, a closer read of the guidelines reveal varying methods of introductions based on family history and food sensitivities. The new guidelines stem from a 2015 study where researchers found that children who incorporated peanutcontaining food into their diet as an infant had significantly lower rates of peanut allergies compared to children who avoided peanuts altogether. The guidelines, announced in January by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, propose that: • Children with severe eczema, egg allergy or both, be tested for peanut allergies before being introduced to peanut-containing foods. That information will help guide the decision making about if and when to introduce the peanuts and how best to do so. In appropriate cases, peanutcontaining food may be introduced as early as 4 to 6 months old. • Children with mild to moderate eczema should be introduced to age-appropriate peanut containing food around 6 months of age. April/May 2017
For those who suspect a food allergy in their family, Culver recommends the following: 1. Cause and effect: If someone has a reaction every time they ingest a particular food, they likely have an allergy or sensitivity. It is best to avoid these foods. • Children who have no eczema or any food allergy should have age appropriate peanut containing foods introduced in the diet together with other solid foods. In all cases, said Banner Health allergist William Culver, MD, the child’s first exposure to peanuts should be to peanut butter in an amount small enough to fit on a child’s pinky fingernail. And parents should always discuss peanut introduction with their pediatrician or allergist first. “I equate it to driving,” said Dr. Culver. “You don’t just give a child keys and put them behind the wheel. You start slow.” Peanut allergies among children in Western countries have doubled over the last 10 years and are still the leading cause of anaphylaxis, a lifethreatening allergic reaction in which airways can constrict and prevent a person from breathing, according to a 2015 study in The New England Journal of Medicine. Culver says people with food allergies or parents who suspect their children may have food allergies should be cautious, as predicting allergies can be challenging and false test results are common. ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
2. Careful observation: When introducing high allergy foods, always observe the individual carefully for any signs of reaction. 3. Know what to do if there is a reaction: People with severe allergies are typically encouraged to have an epinephrine autoinjector such as EpiPen at home and to know how to use it. The auto-injector is a device with a syringe loaded with epinephrine, a medication that reduces the harmful effects of the body’s allergic response and can open airways in individuals having an anaphylactic reaction. 4. Re-evaluation: Not everybody that had a reaction as a child will have a reaction later. Individuals who have avoided foods for many years should talk to an allergist about whether they should try the food again.
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LM FOODIE
SUNNY JIM’S
Chocolate bunnies, cover your ears. It’s that time of year again. It’s Easter, a time of copious cream eggs, jillions of jellybeans and pecks upon pecks of Peeps. It’s practically raining candy about now. Bring in the bright baskets filled with milk chocolate eggs, cute little toys and yes… those chocolate bunnies with the big tempting ears.
By L. L. CHARLES for LOVELAND MAGAZINE
Most of the Easter candy we consume today is produced by large food conglomerates that have product lines that go way beyond bon bons. But it wasn’t so long ago that every town had a local candy maker or two who made what they sold right on the premises.
Americans spent more than $16 billion on the Easter holiday last year. A sizeable share of that was spent on candy. It has been said that the week 20 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
leading up to Easter is the busiest of all weeks for candy retailers.
Loveland is still home to just such a venerable candy shop, Sunny Jim’s Candy, which is now in its sixth ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
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Sunny Jim’s Candies has been making candy—the old-fashioned way— in Loveland since 1964. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
decade of operation. The candy maker is now gearing up for another big Easter, getting ready to turn out their special Big Eggs, solid chocolate eggs, and cream eggs. Prices start at about $1.25 for small rabbits and eggs, up to $10.95 for the one-pound rabbits. “Sunny” Jim Walters met his future wife Edna working at the local candy shop in Joplin, Mo. Eventually, the couple moved west to Loveland, where they opened Sunny Jim’s Candy in 1964. Jim was an expert at making hard candies into fanciful flowers and other edible artistry. It was a learned skill, largely forgotten today. The mom-and-pop candy store built up quite a following for Jim’s creative confections.
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Bunnies, sugar egg dioramas and chocolates are perfect local Easter basket treats. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
century old. But now we’re making up to 150 different kinds,” Suppes says. “We make all the ingredients in the store, and people like to watch the process. The door to the candy making area is open and people are pretty interested.”
to find a ‘new’ old taffy making machine right now, but they are very hard to find. We usually make six
ally popular.” This is also one of the few places you can get a wide range of sugar-free candies, like clusters, brittles, taffy and hard candies. Suppes says that, even after 28 years, “I still enjoy seeing everyone so
Sunny Jim’s Candy also sports an ice cream parlor and serves hot dogs to famished candy shoppers.
happy when they get their candy.” Finally, we get around to the ques-
The store still uses much of the original equipment that the Walters brought from Joplin. Early candy makers would typically use devices such as a Thomas Mills drop rolling candy machine. A hand crank would pull a 160-degree molten mass of candy through rollers that shaped the hot candy into hearts, diamonds and roundels. The rollers could be changed out to create a wide variety of candies, some with sweet endearments like, “Marry Me.”
tion I’ve always wanted to ask a candy expert: Why do people always bite the chocolate bunny’s ears off first? “I guess that’s just what you notice first,” she says with a loud laugh. “That must be it.” Sunny Jim’s Candy is open seven days a week. Look for the bright yellow and red storefront. Can’t miss it.
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7 Ways to Cure Your
Spring Fever
FEATURE
By MISTY KAISER LOVELAND MAGAZINE As Coloradoans, we don’t let a little thing like snow slow us down. But, even the most Yeti-like human can’t suppress a sigh of relief when spring pushes forth its first flower. We start airing out our homes, changing out sweaters for short sleeves and venturing outside with a look toward summer. Spring is a perfect season A tour of local breweries is a great way to scout out your new favorite summer beer. (shutterstock.com) for so many things here: the last lengthy days of brews sure to complement anything including seasonal brews, are availspring skiing, day-grilling, you can throw on grill this summer. able. and even (gasp!) yard work starts to look enticing. And as always, Loveland looks beautiful in the sun. NoCo Short Bus Tours makes an Big Beaver Brewery So, if you’re itching to get outside afternoon of introducing riders to and enjoy the warming weather, you three “Loveland Originals” and their Big Beaver boasts German-style don’t have to venture far; there are beers with the best ingredients many offerings by the glass: Grimm activities to keep you going well into Brothers Brewhouse, Loveland Ale around. summer and here are a few ideas to works and Big Beaver Brewing. get you started. With each stop, guests get tasters
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1. Browse for Brews
Loveland’s outstanding breweries are perfect any time of year, but what a way to preview for deck season! Preview local April/May 2017
Grimm Brothers focuses on European and German style beers. Aged in wine and bourbon barrels, they produce a variety of barrel aged and sour beers.
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before moving on to the next one. Want to take home a growler? The bus will keep it safely locked up for you until the tour is over. The best part about tasting tours is…you get your own personal chauffeur to cart you around town for the day, so no driving.
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Pickup happens at next to Rock Bottom Brewery in the Promenade Shops at Centerra, where there are plenty of restaurants for snacking before and after as well as ample parking. But tours leave promptly on time (usually at 1 p.m.), so don’t be late.
Go for a late lunch, stay for an early taste of happy hour—no one is judging. When you’re relaxing and enjoying time with friends and family, who counts the hours?
And, if Sunday-funday rolls around Enjoy burgers and more on the patio at CJ’s. (Photo courtesy CJs Patio Grille) and you find April 15, 29 & yourself April 5-May 3, 7:15 - 9:15 p.m. May 13, 27 jonesing for a waffle (or omelet, or $35 includes your tasters (with a 284 E. 29th St., Loveland biscuits and gravy) and a mimosa, tip for servers at the breweries) 970.368.YOGA, lcyoga.com swing by for a lazy brunch from 10 and transportation only. a.m.-2 p.m.
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2. Spring Clean your Body
Everyone knows spring time is clean time, but this year as you freshen and clear your environment, consider turning your attentions inward. Loveland Community Yoga is hosting a 5-week Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse to help you detox, refresh and renew your body any mind. Rid yourself of unhealthy attitudes and behaviors through individualized diets, Ayurvedic cooking and cleansing yoga practice. The price of the cleanse is $350 ($70 per week). 24 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
3. Pick a Patio
Ahhh, patio season. Is there anything better for simply enjoying the weather than taking your meal outside? Outdoor dining is one of the many benefits to living in our state, especially in the spring. The sun hasn’t yet hit full summer intensity, but it’s plenty warm enough for a leisurely weekend lunch outside, watching the world go by. CJ’s Patio Grille in Loveland says it right there in the name. They’re all about the patio experience. Burgers and beers, pastas and pinots, fajitas and margaritas, whatever your choice, you can bet it’ll taste even better outside. ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
CJ’s Patio Grille 1331 Eagle Drive, Loveland 970-685-4556 cjspatiogrill.com As winner of Reporter-Herald’s Readers’ Choice award for ‘Best Outdoor Dining in 2016, The Wapiti Colorado Pub in Loveland is a great place to wind up a day outdoors. Perched on the edge of the Marianna Butte golf course, The Wapiti displays an unequaled view of the Rockies. The menu offers unique takes on classic foods, from seafood to burgers, pair that with the largest selection of Colorado beers in the state, and a spectacular sunset and you have yourself an evening to remember.
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4. Have an Egg-sperience
Bring in spring with family fun and Easter eggs!
MOUNTAIN VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH This annual community Easter egg hunt is changing things up a little bit this year. In addition to three egg hunts organized by age,
An adorable Easter themed Fairy Garden at Gulley Greenhouse. (Photo courtesy Gulley Greenhouse)
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Gulley Greenhouse hosts their annual Easter Eggstravaganza on April 15. Enjoy hours of family entertainment with baby bunnies and other animals to pet, face painting, and egg decorating, a mosaic puzzle hunt. Kids are given one of eight pieces at the door, giving them a clue that will lead to the next piece until they’ve collected all eight. Once they’ve finished the puzzle, they can turn it in for a prize! There will also be baby bunnies to hold, free face-painting, and egg decorating with plastic eggs, and stickers (so parents don’t have to worry about dye). Filled eggs will also handed out.
And don’t forget to bring your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny in a beautiful setting!
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erative Farmers Market, that is. Fresh produce, meats, local honeys and jams, even flowers and plants make it fun to shop local. The vendors at this Farmers Market also offer up a large variety of local specialty food products like sauces, teas and baked goods as well as soaps and crafts.
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We’re not talking
about a tan. We’re talking about some neon pink and blue, The Color Vibe 5K is a spring-toned fun run/walk that will leave you looking like an Easter egg with a smile! (Shutterstock.com)
and maybe a little yellow ,too. It’s bright to the point of obnox-
The Market runs in Loveland on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the spring and summer months and in Fort Collins on Sundays and Wednesdays. Look for different items at each market.
Loveland Market: HWY 287 in front of Hobby Lobby (3133 N. Garfield). Fort Collins Market: Harmony and Lemay in Front of Ace Hardware, 1001 East Harmony Rd. Market times and dates are TBA on their website at fortcollinsfm.com.
6. Get to Gardening
Spring is the time to make your planting decisions, cultivate your beds and mitigate weeds before they can grab a foothold. The Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins have an incredible array of classes designed for anyone from April/May 2017
the novice to the expert. If you are concerned about your garden looking well through the drought conditions to which Colorado is prone, or just want to conserve water in general, there’s a class available this month that focuses on that very thing. Not the Usual Suspects: Underused Perennials, schools gardeners on different types of plants that not only grow well in our arid conditions, but also attract pollinators, bloom across seasons and add overall interest to any garden. Many of the plants will then be available for purchase during their spring plant sale should you find a few new additions for your yard.
April 29, 10 a.m.-Noon $10 - Price reduced by Fort Collins Utilities to promote water conservation The Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins 970-416-2486 fcgov.com/gardens ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
ious, but why should Easter eggs have all the fun? Gather up some friends and join the Color Vibe 5K on April 15—costumes are encouraged. Since it’s not timed, there’s no pressure to train, just get out there and get crazy. Participants are given their own color packets to use on themselves and others and they get blasted with color at every station along the course. Color Vibe also helps the community by partnering with a local charity. This year’s beneficiary is Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center in Loveland. $65 to enter. Includes: entry, race t-shirt,Color Vibe and Good Vibes tattoos, color pack, race bib, Color Vibe sunglasses, and finishers medal.
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HOME & GARDEN
Spring
INTO HOME IMPROVEMENT!
By ADAM GOLDSTEIN for LOVELAND MAGAZINE
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The onset of spring carries dependable traditions of rebirth and renewal.
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or many, the arrival of robins, blooms and sunshine means starting anew, whether it’s prepping the garden, kicking off home improvement projects or simply cleaning out the house and refreshing décor. Springtime seems to invite fresh starts; the season is all about forgetting the woes of the winter and moving on to better days.
Ann Ellis has come to cherish this time of year for its restorative power. Since 2003, Ellis and her company Mile High Productions LLC has organized and produced the annual Northern Colorado Spring Home and Garden Show, a marketplace event featuring products, services
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and even food and activities that revolve around the theme of spring renewal. Nearly 200 vendors come together every year for an event that features the best in home and garden products and projects of all shapes and sizes, from new roofs to patio goodies. This year will be no different—for a full weekend in April, attendees looking for the latest ideas to refurbish their living spaces will have a wealth of options to choose from. Ellis and her crew have worked hard over a number of years to create that wide appeal. “It’s definitely a time of year I look forward to. I like to see my exhibitors doing well, so I try to put on the best
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show I can for them,” said Ellis, who started Mile High Productions with her husband in 1992. The couple created the company with a distinct mission: to produce the highest quality showcases in northern Colorado. “We have a lot of experience and a very good reputation. I pride myself on taking care of my vendors and the attendees, giving them the best show possible.” It’s a mission that drove the very first Spring Home and Garden Show that was held at the Larimer County Fairgrounds and Ranch Events Complex, shortly after the facility had opened. Even in its first year, the show boasted about 180 vendors, local
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DreamScaping Operations Manager Brian Williams has always contributed to the scope of the show, building a massive “showcase garden” on the south side of the complex—liable to feature waterscapes, beautiful blooms and other features for largescale gardens. “He puts in something different every year, and he always has great ideas,” Ellis said.
business owners and representatives from larger chain stores who offered deals on everything from large-scale landscape displays to products for the patio and garden. From that first year, Ellis and her crew worked to invest the event with a personal element and a broad range of products that would appeal to a large crowd. She worked hard to feature large-scale displays for homeowners looking beyond windows or spas to add on to their properties. Still, Ellis didn’t want to leave out potential customers who may be looking for cash-and-carry items for apartments and smaller abodes. It’s a dynamic she’s worked hard to maintain. “I have always encouraged anybody to come. It’s not just stuff for the home. There are little things people like to carry out,” she said, referring specifically to a new item in this year’s showcase, a small, patio-top “bench box” designed to securely hold and conceal delivered packages before they’re brought in to the house. “Every year, I try to have a few things that are cash and carry, 30 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
things people can walk out with. That makes it appealing to everyone.” The show has worked toward accessibility by forgoing an entry fee. This free entry has upped the appeal of the show for crowds looking to relax and enjoy themselves, and that universal draw has brought community vendors of all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s big-box store representatives detailing large-scale projects or smaller, local vendors making connections, the show has served as a meeting ground for all kinds of businesses from the Loveland area and beyond. Ellis is dedicated to the show’s vendors, and that commitment shows in the large number of businesses who have come back year after year since 2003. “I have a lot of repeat vendors. I’d say there’s probably about a 60 percent return rate,” Ellis said. “I’ve had several who have been in my show for 14 years.” A longtime repeat vendor has been DreamScaping Inc., a Fort Collinsbased landscaping company that specializes in large-scale projects. ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
These displays, which align with the Dream Scaping mission of constructing sustainable, environmentally friendly landscape designs, have helped give the show a unique character. Along with smaller display gardens, these kinds of carefully plotted features bring attendees together. That community-based feel is about more than the landscaping and home products on display. Past showcases have featured face painting and live music; this year’s gathering is set to include cooking demos and other features designed to entertain. It’s all part of creating a mood that fits the spring season and the spirit of fresh starts; it’s part of maintaining an ambience that encourages interactions with neighbors in a fun, friendly and stress-free environment. “I try to get as many local businesses as I can,” Ellis said. “For us, it’s worked out a lot better not having a fee to get in. It makes it a better attended show; people come back and tell their friends.” For Ellis and the rest of the crew, that’s what spring is all about. Swapping feedback with friends and neighbors about beautiful blooms and novel ideas for the home is as much of a sign of a new season as honeybees and crocuses. April/May 2017
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Warming weather has more people venturing outside with their pup. Whether it’s taking a hike, a trip to the dog park or just a romp around the back yard, these products will make it more fun for everyone!
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When warm spring days hit and your dog is ready for a swim, these floating shake and tug toys are covered in neoprene for fast drying. Bright colors and highfloat make them extra visible on the water and tentacles make them fun to shake— even when dry. (Kong Wubba Water and Snow Toy $14.99, available at Poudre Valley Pet and Feed))
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The Sun Shield Tee not only looks cute, it reflects heat and blocks 98 percent of UV rays keeping dogs protected and cooler outdoors. Fits dogs from 2 to 130 pounds. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Rootdown Organics’ “woof! organics” line is made in Denver by folks who understand Colorado sun. It’s ideal for pets with short, thin, white or light hair, white and pink skin or parts subject to frequent sun exposure. ( Gold Paw Series Sun Shield Tee (top) and woof! organics’ Organic Sunscreen for Dogs (bottom) available at D.O.G.SDog Owners General Store.
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In case your dog gets hungry on the trail, these jerky treats are not just tasty, they also contain glucosamine for joint health. Perfect for active animals. Also comes in chicken, beef and venison flavors. (Ark Naturals Sea Mobility Lamb Jerky, 9 oz., $14.99 available at Poudre Valley Pet and Feed)
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TRENDING
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The Sweeping Trend of Live
The Poisoning at the Palace Room at Time Escape in Loveland. (Photo courtesy Time Escape)
Escape Rooms Has Reached Loveland
Imagine it: you are trapped in a room with a group of people. Perhaps you know some, perhaps a few are strangers. There is no obvious way to escape. You’re given one hour and a series of puzzles, riddles, and locks to solve. Once that hour is up, the scenarios vary: maybe your kidnapper returns, maybe a bomb goes off. Whatever happens, it’s not ideal. You need to find your way out. You have to escape.
forms of entertainment available to Americans today. There’s a general agreement that in the right setting, with the right level of security and comfort, live escape room games can be unequivocally fun. “It’s a real life video game,” says Ryan Cagnina, owner of Clueology Escape Rooms in Loveland. “You
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get to live and experience something you would never experience in your life otherwise. You’re put in a situation you probably wouldn’t want to be in, but you’re safe, so it’s okay.” Clueology is owned by Cagnina and his wife, Krista. They completed their first escape room with some friends about a year ago and walked out feeling like they could design an escape room that was even more fun. So, with the help of their seven kids, they started Clueology. “The kids are all very active in designing and helping us run a busiApril/May 2017
Observing a group of players in the Totally 80s Room at Time Escape. (Photo courtesy Time Escape) ness,” Cagnina said. “It’s a great experience.” The whole family contributes to the design and development of Clueology’s rooms. The narrative for Clueology’s first escape room, Einstein’s Theoretical Relatives, is that your team finds themselves locked in the home of Albert Einstein’s relative, Edward. The group is tasked with exploring secret passages and eventually disarming a very dangerous device in order to “save yourself and all of humanity,” reads the website. Kathy Wakefield, who has attempted 10 escape rooms with her husband, says a good narrative can make or break the escape room experience. “Good escape rooms have good story lines that get you so involved that you forget you’re in the real world,” she says. “You forget it isn’t a game.” Einstein’s Theoretical Relatives is made all the more intense by Clueology’s use of realistic props like gask masks, microscopes, and centrifuges. “We use the real thing so it gives you a true experience,” Cagnina says. “It April/May 2017
steps up the realism and the wow factor, which is one of our catching points.” Clueology’s newest project, the Fallout Room, will have three times the square footage of Einstein’s Theoretical Relatives. The Cagninas are also thinking about extending the game from an hour to 75 minutes. “An hour just passes so quickly in this game,” Ryan says. “We’re going to extend it and make it more involved.” The new room will be able to accommodate a team of 12 people, up from the Einstein room’s cap of 8. The Fallout Room opens on April 10. The regular ticket price for Clueology’s rooms is $26 but weekday tickets are 19.99 through
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A series of locks that one might encounter in an Escape Room. (Photo courtesy Time Escape)
Like the Cagninas, the Hulls’ four children are deeply involved in the development of the games for Time Escape.
the end of March. The earliest examples of live escape room games appeared in Japan in 2007. By 2012, the games had grown in popularity throughout Asia and spread to Europe. It was there—in London, specifically— that Krista and Rob Hull, owners of Loveland’s Time Escape, had their first live escape room experience four years ago. The Hulls, self-identified “serial entrepreneurs,” loved the idea of an escape room business, but felt that the US wasn’t quite ready for the phenomenon. After seeing the wave of popularity reach the US in past years, they opened Time Escape in May of 2016. Krista says the house in which they’ve built their escape rooms helps to shape their narratives. 36 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
“Our place is an old house built in 1902, so we have to work within the parameters of the house,” she says. “We have to be more clever in working with what we have. Our games are really top notch even though they aren’t high tech.” Each of the three rooms in the Time Escape house is themed around a time period. The “Totally Eighties” Room—the first room the Hulls built—is the easiest, with about a 45 percent success rate for escapes and a team limit of 8. The “Gold Rush” room is a little more difficult with a success rate of around 35 percent and a cap of 6 players. About 25 percent of customers escape their most challenging room, “Poisoning at the Palace,” which accommodates between four and eight players. A new room themed around the Titanic is currently in development. ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
“We built it for them and with them and it’s a training ground for a family business,” Hull says. “My husband and I weren’t looking for jobs, but our kids were looking for jobs and that’s why we built it. They all work there and they get to see how a business is built and how decisions are made.” As a family business with young children around, the Hulls made a specific decision to keep their escape rooms very family-friendly. Kids as young as 7 can enjoy the game, but children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. “We have zero scare factor,” says Hull. “It’s not fear, its adrenaline. Its meant to feel intense but not scary.” In addition to families, Hull says one of their best customers are companies who book rooms for team-building April/May 2017
Peek into Edward Einsteins labratory at Clueology in Loveland (Photo courtesy Clueology)
events. Having witnessed many different kinds of teams come through Time Escape, Hull says there’s one clear factor that can determine success. “The best way to do well is to really talk to each other and communicate,” she says. “Sometimes, somebody finds something that doesn’t seem important, but becomes important later.” Tickets for Time Escape’s rooms are $28. Jolie Beth Boudreaux and Kris Maloy, owners of Q: The Live Escape Experience, had a similar experience to the Cagnina’s after completing their first escape room in Oklahoma City. “We tried it and loved it but then
found ourselves thinking, if we did one, we would do this differently,” Boudreaux says. Boudreaux, who has a masters degree in psychology, says that the escape room games offer people a chance for connection and immersion. If your group doesn’t fill the room, you are often added to a team with other people, requiring you to problem solve with strangers. “Pulling from psychology, our primary motivation is to be in relationships,” she says. “In the escape room, you’re working with other people. You’re establishing a team relationship. More than that, you have the immersive quality. Instead of vicariously living through a character in a movie or video, you become the character.”
Area Q, in which team members take on the role of secret operatives trying to steal a biological weapon, is available for up to 10 players over the age of 13. Path of the Gods is a slightly easier room, set in an Egyptian tomb and available for up to 8 players. Tickets cost $24.99. Success rates are generally low— around 20 to 30 percent—for escape rooms in the US, and Boudreaux says this is part of what makes them fun. “It’s wonderful to win a game, but it’s more fun to play a game,” she says. “You’ve paid to have an adventure, so have an adventure.”
Q: The Live Escape Experience runs two rooms in Loveland. April/May 2017
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At the age of 12, The Taste adjusts to some happy growing pains
want a place with a great bartender and amazing desserts. Worse yet, everybody is bored with all the usual standbys. The answer to the question is “The
“Where do you want to eat?” Everyone dreads the moment when the question gets asked, when the group needs to choose the restaurant. One friend is Paleo and glutenfree and another won’t eat fish. You
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Taste.” Attend the 12th annual Foothills Taste of Loveland on April 20 and each of you can find what you need. The big event allows you to sample fare from more than 40 local eateries and sip from the best breweries, wineries and distilleries in Northern Colorado. Think of this gathering as an allyou-can-eat food court with adult beverages. You’re bound to find new destinations to visit and you’ll aid an important local cause in Samples from some of Loveland’s favorite restaurants tempt the tastebuds. (Photo courtesy Taste of Loveland)
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location is that there is lots of elbow room and the glasses await filling. (Photo courtesy lines at the food and bevTaste of Loveland) erage stations aren’t long,” Michelle Ross said. Hundreds of wine
Local restaurants invite guests to sample their selections. (Photo courtesy Taste of Loveland)
the process. The Taste has grown to become is one of the biggest social and business events of the year in Loveland, according to Michelle Ross, chairperson of the Foothills Taste of Loveland. More than 900 attended last year and that number is expected to grow. “It’s a great evening with lots of food, live music, craft beer and a silent auction. We want it to be the big Loveland event that everyone goes to,” Ross said. Attendees typically dress up a little, she said. They receive either a wine glass or pilsener glass at the door. Credit the birth of the Taste of Loveland to one key business supporter. “It was really Thompson Valley Liquor that came up with the idea. They approached the Foothills Service League about being the beneficiary of the event,” Ross said. April/May 2017
One hundred percent of the profits from f the Taste of Loveland goes to the Foothills Service League which has raised more than $1.2 million over the years to support two Larimer County organizations. The League helps fund Foothills Gateway, which improves the lives of people with cognitive disabilities, and the Namaqua Center, which provides abused and neglected children and families with access to behavioral health prevention, intervention and treatment services. The site of the Taste once again is the industrial-sized venue with an unwieldy name: The Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation and Technology. It undergoes a transformation in the days before the event. “Everybody knows it as the old HP building. A team of 40 women go in for three days to decorate and make it a beautiful space. What people like about the ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
Amon ng the nearly 40 rrestaurants co ontributing taste treats are P.F. Changs, 4th Street Chophouse, Generations Wine aand Martini Baar and Wapiti Colorado Pub. Bonefissh Grill will be dishing sseafood at the Taste for the first time. Dozens of local beverage companies will be pouring their products. The brewers are led by Loveland’s Verboten Brewing, Grimm Brothers Brewhouse and Crow Hop Brewery. Other ale-makers include Left Hand Brewing (Longmont) and New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins). Spirits will be represented by Loveland’s Dancing Pines Distillery and Spring 44 Distillery along with Dry Town Distillery in Fort Collins. Local wineries pouring range from Sweetheart City Wines in Loveland) and Ten Bears Winery in Laporte to Blue Mountain Vineyards (Berthoud). Honey wine sips are courtesy of Loveland’s Miracle Stag Meadery. Other beverage distributors will be sampling wines from across the globe. LOVELAND MAGAZINE 39
Even desserts are on the table at Taste of Loveland, so leave your diet at the door. (Photo courtesy Taste of Loveland)
This ice sculpture greeted 2016 guests at the door of the event. (Photo courtesy Taste of Loveland)
The entertainment for the evening includes the triumphant return of the crowd’s favorite trombone quartet, The Hip Bones. Studio Vino in Loveland will be on hand to provide a sip-and-paint activity. “The business community has come through with some great silent auction items including a bicycle from New Belgium Brewing,” said Michelle Ross.
Safety for all attendees is a paramount concern, Ross said. A local firm, Trunk Drivers, provides a unique service. They will drive you home in your own vehicle when you are ready to leave The Taste. They bring a scooter to drive back. Just make sure you make
reservations at trunkdrivers.com. One final word to the wise: The venue is huge so be sure to wear comfortable, yet fashionable, shoes.
If you go WHAT: 12th Annual Foothills Taste of Loveland WHEN: April 20 , 6 to 9 p.m. (Under 21 not admitted) WHERE: The Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation and Technology (Former HP/Agilent Complex), 815 14th St. NW, Loveland Free parking. TICKETS: $45; Reserved seating $55; At the door $50, Advance tickets available at Cloz; House of Spirits; Rowes Flowers and Thompson Valley Liquors INFORMATION: 970-541-0716; foothillsserviceleague.org/taste-of-loveland-2 40 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
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Is it the right decision for you? Maybe you’ve long considered a reverse mortgage, but didn’t know if it would be right for you. Before you jump into a decision like this, consider a few factors so that you can make an informed one.
What is a reverse mortgage? Think of it like a home equity loan. The official name is Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)—a “federally insured” or “government insured mortgage” backed by FHA, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. At the time of death, or, say, when the “borrower” moves out, maybe into a nursing home, generally, that’s when the loan is paid off.
Here’s how it works. Instead of paying a traditional monthly mortgage, a reverse mortgage draws from the existing equity in the home until no one lives there anymore. “Reverse mortgages take 42 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
By ELISE OBERLISEN for LOVELAND MAGAZINE part of the equity in your home and convert it into payments to you – a kind of advance payment on your home equity,” according to the Federal Trade Commission website. However, homeowners are still on the hook for taxes, insurance and maintenance costs.
Don’t get scammed. The FHA suggests that consumers avoid working with service providers that require upfront finder’s fees to locate FHS approved lenders. Instead, work with an approved FHA lender knowledgeable about reverse mortgages. You can find one by going to HUD.gov. Then run a keyword search by typing in “lender list ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
HECM.” Then look for and click the “HUD FHA Lender List” link. It prompts you to key in your state –which then pulls up a list of approved lenders. Two Loveland lenders that popped up: Broker Solutions Inc. and Cornerstone Home Lending Inc.
Who qualifies for a reverse mortgage? For starters, applicants must be at least 62 years of age and must be living in the home. Keep in mind, other stipulations could disqualify borrowers from the program. If you don’t own the home outright, you could qualify under the following circumstances, if you “have a low mortgage balance that can be paid off at closing with proceeds from the reverse loan, have the financial resources to pay ongoing property charges including taxes and insurance,” according to the U.S. Department of Housing website. There are other stipulations too, so it’s best to talk to a HECM counselor to determine whether you April/May 2017
qualify and if it makes sense for you financially.
Property types and requirements • Single family homes, or 2 to 4 unit homes where borrower resides on site • Condos (must be HUD-approved)
an article from Consumer Report. For that reason, advocates have fought for more reform that protects borrowers in their golden, but not golden enough years. Because these laws are complex and have undergone change, it’s best to seek out the advice of your lender if age of the nonborrower is a concern.
Risks to remember Until recently, used to be far more problematic if one partner was younger than 62 (the nonborrower) if the other partner passed away. Ultimately, it’s the kind of circumstance that could put the surviving partner at risk of foreclosure, according to
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• Manufactured homes that meet FHA regulations
While HECMs generally offer fixed rate loans, according to the FTC, other types of reverse mortgages offer variable rate loans. That means the rate fluctuates as the economy ebbs and flows.
Expect lenders to charge the usual origination fees and closing costs. Plus, mortgage insurance premiums for HECMs. Interest is tacked onto the loan balance each month that you receive money from the reverse mortgage. That means you pay more over time, according to the FTC.
Here’s a bit of good news. With a reverse mortgage, the borrower won’t have to worry about paying taxes on April 18, 2017. “Reverse mortgage payments aren’t taxable,” according to the IRS. “Also, interest (including original issue discount) accrued on a reverse mortgage isn’t deductible until you actually pay it (usually when you pay off the loan in full).”
1. consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0192-reverse-mortgages; 2. portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/sfh/hecm/rmtopten; 3. consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0192-reversemortgages; 4. portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/sfh/hecm/rmtopten; 5. hud.gov/ll/code/getllst.cfm?startseq=-1&called_by=llslcrit&ldrtp=05&lndrnm e=&lndrcity=loveland&lndstate=CO&lndrcounty=&lndrcountyCode=none&lndrzip=&ldrad=1&aafb=all_areas&groupsize=10&pbox1=on&pbox2=on&sobox1=on&sobox 2=on&sobox3=on&sobox4=on&sobox5=on&sobox6=on; 6. portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/sfh/hecm/rmtopten
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Campaign to Offer Free Financial Education just 40 programs, it has expanded significantly to become the only national educational program for people at all stages of life. According to exit surveys, most participants indicate they’re likely to change the way they manage their money after attending a Money Smart Week Class.
Thousands of free financial education classes and seminars for consumers will be held throughout the U.S. during Money Smart Week, April 22-29. Classes are open to people of all ages at businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, community organizations and government agencies throughout the country. They cover a wide variety of money-management topics including saving for college, buying a house, using credit wisely, managing student debt and financing retirement. The educational events will be carried out by local and regional partnering organizations. In addition, there are several national partners, including the American 44 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
Library Association, the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the United States Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension. “Money Smart Week is an incredible opportunity for consumers to access free advice on all areas of personal finance,” said Heather Greenwell, Outreach Program Lead, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, which coordinates the campaign. “We hope individuals and families will take advantage of these educational offerings and ultimately improve or enhance their financial success.” Money Smart Week is the broadest and most comprehensive financial education program in the country. Started in 2002 in Chicago with ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
Consumers who are interested in finding out about classes in their area during Money Smart Week can visit moneysmartweek.org starting in late March. Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of thousands of organizations across the country including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, notfor-profits, government agencies and the media. Programming is offered to all demographics and income levels and covers all facets of personal finance. Partnering organizations will host their events April 22 - 29, 2017. For more information about events or becoming a partner, visit moneysmartweek.org. April/May 2017
If you go... Are you interested in learning more about managing your finances? The Loveland Public Library at 300 N. Adams in Loveland will be hosting a series of three seminars as part of National Money Smart Week. All seminars will be held in the Gertrude Scott Room and are informational purposes only with the goal of helping attendees grasp a better understanding of their finances no sales pitch will be involved. Please register for classes by contacting Amanda Armstrong at 970-962-2759 or email amanda. armstrong@cityofloveland.org For more information visit lovelandpubliclibrary.org
FINANCIAL ISSUES AND PLANNING IN DIVORCE April 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn some basics about the issues and pitfalls of divorce, to include division of property, spousal maintenance and child support,
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GET MONEY SMART ABOUT YOUR FUTURE: ESTATE PLANNING April, 26; 6-7:30 p.m. Attend this Estate Planning Workshop and discover how to:
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• Plan for the future care of your spouse, children, grandchildren, and yourself
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• Provide instructions for financial and medical directives
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THE 29TH ANNUAL MCKEE CLASSIC BIKE TOUR,
Lake, and Loveland. The 37- and
(MCBT) is scheduled for Sunday, May 21, 2017. This non-competitive, multi-distance bicycle tour travels through the beautiful foothills of Larimer County in Loveland and Fort Collins, and is a great training ride preparing cyclists for the numerous summer rides available in Colorado.
30-mile rides will complete the ride through Carter Lake and then continue back into Loveland. The 10- mile family/fun ride will enjoy a leisurely ride from McKee Medical Center to Boyd Lake and back.
There are four distances to choose from: 62-mile, 37-Mile, 30-Mile, or 10-Mile. The rides begin and end at McKee Medical Center in Loveland, 2000 Boise Ave., starting at 6:30 a.m. Cyclists participating in the 62mile ride will enjoy the sites of the Big Thompson River, Lon Hagler Reservoir, Carter Lake, Green Ridge Glade Reservoir, Masonville, Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, Boyd 46 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
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grams. The Foundation still needs volunteers to assist with the ride. Volunteers receive a T-shirt and full breakfast. Registration for the ride and volunteering is open at McKeeFoundationEvents.com.
About McKee Medical Center Foundation The McKee Medical Center Foundation raises funds and friends for the health and wellness of the Loveland community. Established 35 years ago as a permanent charitable development and trust fund, the Foundation has contributed over $24 million to the McKee Medical Center, its affiliates and the Loveland community it serves. April/May 2017
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Comedian, Josh Blue The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park
The Stanley Hotel and Comedy Works Entertainment Proudly Present a Weekend of “Comedy with an Edge” Starring Josh Blue and Dana Gould Comedy Works Entertainment and The Stanley Hotel proudly present a brand-new comedy weekend set at one of the nation’s most iconic hotels. Famous as the inspiration for Stephen King’s “The Shining,” and serving as the backdrop for the film “Dumb and Dumber,” the Stanley Hotel builds on its unique entertainment heritage to provide a one-of-a-kind setting for comedy’s edgier side. The weekend kicks off with NBC’s Last Comic Standing winner, Josh Blue headlining on Friday, April 28th April/May 2017
and The Simpsons Producer, Dana Gould headlining on Saturday, April 29th. Special Guest comedians will also appear each evening, including some of Colorado’s best established and up and coming talent. Pre-sale weekend room packages which include two tickets to both Friday and Saturday night events and accommodations for two start at $399. Limited VIP weekend packages, which include up-front seating and exclusive meet and greet receptions with headliners start at $480 per couple. Packages will go on sale on Wednesday, 3/15 and can be purchased online at stanleyhotel. com/comedy or by calling 970-5774000.
who puts the cerebral in Cerebral Palsy, Josh Blue centers much of his self-deprecating act around his disability. He exploded onto the national comedy scene by capturing the attention and endearment of the country as the winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Josh starred in Comedy Central Presents: Josh Blue, which received rave reviews from fans and critics alike and was named the 11th best special on the network in 2011.
Individual tickets go on sale Friday, April 7th.
Most recently, Josh debuted a one-hour Showtime special, Sticky Change. The special is currently available on Netflix. He was the first comedian to perform stand-up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and has appeared twice on Ron White’s Comedy Salute to the Troops on CMT and recently made his late night television debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
About Josh Blue:
About Dana Gould:
Perhaps best known as the comedian
Dana Gould began his professional
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comedy career at the age of seventeen. Between Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime, Dana has six solo stand-up comedy specials to his credit, (and is currently preparing to film his seventh). He has appeared on The Late Show with David Comedian, Dana Gould Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, Maron and Real Time with Bill Maher.
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As an actor, Dana has had memorable turns on Seinfeld, Parks and Rec and was a cast member of Frank Darabont’s 1940’s crime drama Mob City, Dana was a Co-Executive Producer on the Simpsons (111 episodes) and performed several voices for the show. He was also a producer on NBC’s Parks and Rec. Despite all this, stand-up remains a focal point of Dana’s career, and he continues to perform regularly across the country. His monthly podcast, The Dana Gould Hour, frequently resides in iTunes’ top ten comedy downloads.
About The Stanley Hotel: Famous for its old world charm, The Stanley Hotel boasts spectacular views in every direction and is less than six miles away from Rocky Mountain National Park. Multiple renovations have restored this 140-guest room hotel to its original grandeur. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of Historic Hotels of America, The Stanley offers over 14,000 square feet of unique meeting and event space equipped with modern day amenities. Only an hour away from Denver, it is the ideal destination for your Colorado getaway.
Josh Blue with Special Guests • Fri, April 28th, 2017 • 8 PM Dana Gould with Special Guests • Sat, April 29th, 2017 • 8 PM
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There is no doubt that the Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers LOVE to sing! Go see for yourself at their next performance where they will have a host of folk songs, spirituals and wonderful music by Hassler, Willan, Tippett, and Gjeilo to delight you, along with their spring theme song “Get Happy/Accentuate the Positive.” The concert will be performed on Sunday, April 2, 3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 815 E. 16th Street in Loveland. Tickets are available at the door: $18 adult/$5 student.
About Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers Formed in 1988 by director Ann Bunyan, the Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers has performed concerts up and down the Colorado Front Range, plus tours in Minnesota and Nebraska and a special engagement at the Kennedy Performing Arts Center in Washington, D.C. The ensemble is lauded for superb blend, rich musicality and clear diction. Members are selected by audition and reside across the northern Front Range region. Director Ann Bunyan has a B.M. in piano from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Potsdam, an M.M. in choral conducting from Southern Methodist University, and matriculated in doctoral studies in choral conducting at the University of Texas at Austin. She is known for her varied concert selections ranging from the Renaissance to the modern, including light jazz and pop styles. For more information visit rockymountainchambersingers.org.
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Spring is finally here and there’s no shortage of things to do in Loveland. Music, art, comedy— it’s all happening in your front yard! While it would be impossible to get everything, we’ve gathered a few dates to add to your calender, just to get you started. Whatever you decide on, get out and enjoy Loveland at its finest.
DOWNTOWN LOVELAND NIGHT ON THE TOWN Second Fridays of the month, 6-9 p.m. Spend some time getting to know your neighbors at this monthly downtown block-party. Attend gallery openings, exhibits, music, visit local restaurants and more. lovelandmuseumgallery.org/programs-events/events/ night-on-the-town/
WILD WILD WOOF April 8, 6-10 p.m.; Fort Collins Marriot 350 East Horsetooth Rd., Fort Collins You are invited to attend the 6th annual Choice City Comedy Nite—Wild Wild Woof. The evening includes dinner, comedy, music, a fun photo booth, silent and live auctions, mystery boxes, and more! Headliner comedian is Sam Adams— winner of the 2009 Great American Comedy Festival. Proceeds benefit Animal House rescue programs.
STARS OF TOMORROW April 9, 7 p.m. Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. 4th St., Loveland Presented by Kiwanis Club Kiwanis presents the Annual Stars of Tomorrow Show featuring students from K-12 who have already won in auditions. Older students compete for college scholarships, and the first place student will also compete in the Kiwanis District Show on May 21. This is a delightful variety show with performances by the talented students of Loveland. All proceeds go to programs and scholarships for Loveland students. Tickets: $10, available at rialtotheatercenter.org/stars-oftomorrow-2
W.O.L.F. SANCTUARY WOLFSTOCK April 22, 5-9 p.m.; Hilton Fort Collins The W.O.L.F. Sanctuary’s gala fundraiser is themed “Wolfstock” so have your 60s outfit come back in style for one night of fun, fine food and a great auction all to raise money for the rescue and care of captive born wolves and wolf dogs in their lifetime sanctuary. Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists is a proud sponsor of the
Reservations are $55 with discount pricing for tables of 10. No reservations will be available at the door. Seating is limited. More information and tickets available at animalhousehelp.org/events/ comedy-night . Poudre Valley Pet and Feed is a proud sponsor of this event. April/May 2017
W.O.L.F. Sanctuary.
LOVELAND ORCHESTRA HEROES AND VILLAINS April 28; Good Shepherd Church 3429 Monroe Ave., Loveland
7:00pm - Pre-Concert Lecture,7:30pm - Concert Featuring: Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Suite, JAWS Suite, Superman March, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Raiders March, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Imperial March, Star Wars, Theme to the Pink Panther, Peter Gunn Tickets: Adults $10, Students $5, Children (12 & Under) FREE lovelandorchestra.org ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine LOVELAND MAGAZINE 49
GOVERNOR’S ART SHOW Opening Gala April 28; Show open to public April 29 - May 28 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, (970) 962-2410 The Loveland Rotary Clubs present the 26th annual art show and sale benefitting Rotary-sponsored charitable projects. Since 1991, The Governor’s Art Show has featured a juried collection of works by Colorado artists in a wide variety of mediums, artistic techniques, and styles. Exhibit Admission: $5, free for Museum members, selected works will also be available purchase. Visit governorsartshow.org for tickets and more information.
FANTASY, FARCE & FABLE April 28—May 6 Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. 4th Street, Loveland Loveland Choral Society connects you to a whimsical
EXHIBITION OPENING: “ENCOUNTERS” May 8, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Artworks Loveland, 310 N. Railroad Ave., Loveland For the exhibit Encounters: Visual Art and Poetry, 10-12 visual artists will each be paired with a poet. Each pair will explore one common theme.
SOLVING THE MIND BODY KONNECTION PUZZLE Thursday, May 11th, 2-3:30 p.m. Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., Loveland 970-541-4173 At MBK Senior Living, they believe what is good for the body is good for the mind or the Mind Body Konnection. During this interactive presentation, you will learn about the principal of Mind Body Konnection and the many different facets of whole-being wellness, and how they work together for maximum impact. Attendees will also complete a wellness self-assessment and get valuable information and learn techniques to take home with them that will help
world filled with music and make-believe! Delight in the antics of Aladdin, take a shadowy journey Into The Woods, experience the wonderments of Wicked, mysteries of The Secret Garden, charm of Cinderella, the magic of Pippin and more. Don’t miss the memorable melodies and musical merriment in this fantastic family show.
Tickets: $18, available at rialtotheatercenter.org/ loveland-choral-societys-fantasy-farce-fable/
Special LCS events On Friday, April 28 look for Family Night which will feature fun family activities and reduced price tickets ($10) for youth 12 and under. All others $18. And Thursday, May 4 you are invited to support LCS by attending the Into the Woods - Corporate Gala and Auction before the performance of Fantasy, Farce & Fable. Tickets for the Gala and the performance are $50. Contact info@lovelandchoralsociety.org for more information. 50 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
them continue to connect with their best selves. Healthy snacks will also be served. Call 970.541.4173 or email HLmarketing@mbk. com by May 9 to RSVP.
FIRE HYDRANT 5K June 3, 7 a.m. -12 p.m. The Promenade Shops at Centerra Larimer Humane Society is pleased to present the 27th annual Fire Hydrant 5k. Beginning with a canine-friendly 5k walk/run and a 1-mile kids fun run. Participants are encouraged to form teams and gather pledges for prizes. Early bird and early “Cat Nap” for those who want to support the event, but cannot attend) registration is $30 now through April 29. Registration is currently open at.larimerhumane.org/ events/fh5.
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