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Water fun IN NOCO

Practice stress management skills Learn to swim!

The power of pedaling

Meet the animals Get wet! Safely

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Departments PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Water fun— try some new water adventures this summer

AS WE GROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The power of pedaling—kids gain freedom, selfconfidence and have fun!

FAMILY ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . 10

Meet the animals—visit local farms and interact with chickens, ducks, goats, cows and even bees

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LEARN AND LIVE . . . . . . . . . . 12 Make a splash!—learn to swim—a healthy life skill for children and adults

COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . . 14 Keeping NoCo healthy and happy—art, fitness, fostering, resources and summer safety

HEALTHY LIVING . . . . . . . . . 16

Create a calm, relaxing home—practice stress management skills

Features 18 GET WET! SAFELY

Many of us like to engage in water sports in the summer. Although they are fun and exciting, practicing safety in and around the water is crucial. Avoid drowning and injuries by following safety tips.

CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 Events and activities for parents, kids and families

TIME OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The fine art of misdirection—negotiating with children

School District News GR-E 6 School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Kickoff community celebration planned, free Tdap immunization clinics for incoming 6th graders

20 WAYS TO GET WET!

Are you looking for water fun in NOCO? Look no farther, we have splash pads, pools, reservoirs, lakes and a whitewater river. Try out some new places and experiences this summer.

Poudre School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Seniors honor those who supported them, carry on school traditions, highlight adventures and experiences and celebrate moving on to new challenges

Thompson School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Coming this fall! Free full-day kindergarten

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perspective Water fun try some new water adventures this summer When the kids were younger, we lived 10 miles up the Poudre Canyon. Summers were filled with days paddling the river and fishing at the little eddy just down from our house.

Nothing beat hopping in a raft with the kids and friends and floating through the quiet canyon on a warm summer evening.

We saw enough accidents that we were very respectful of the river. We wore wetsuits, helmets, life jackets and booties. We trained how to float safely down stream in the event of getting bumped out of the raft or ducky and we practiced throwing and grabbing a throw rope. We had loads of fun because we had taken the time to learn to be safe and learn the river.

I remember one time in a big water year when I flipped the ducky in big waves and little Andy was in the front (until we flipped). That was a rough swim and our kayaking friend was at the bottom of the rapid ready to pick us up. We got back in the boat with most of the run still below us, including the main rapid of the run. Andy hung in there but he asked me to avoid as many bumps as I could, which was a marked change from his usually gung-ho attitude. We were both shaken a bit by that swim and it fully planted in our minds that the river is not a roller coaster at Disneyland.

As we head into summer, we have several stories this month about water fun and safety. In a feature story, Lynn Nichols gives a great survey of all kinds of splish-splash activities throughout northern Colorado, from splash parks to pools to lakes and rivers. Theresa Baer explores learning to swim as a lifelong activity and a way to be safe. And Safe Kids looks at water safety from several different angles.

And on another note, Lea Hanson examines stress and how it affects kids and families. She offers quick advice on how to make your house a stress-free zone. In our fast-paced, how-can-I-get-everythingdone world, taking a moment to address stress for the health threat that it is is certainly worth it.

And finally, I’d like to welcome Tony Pennington and his childhood monster to Rocky Mountain Parent. He shares some humorous insights with us at the end of the magazine in our Time Out column.

Have a wonderful, splish-splashy summer, Scott

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The power of pedaling

Kids gain freedom, self-confidence and have fun!

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here’s nothing like the thrill of riding a bike fast down a hilly road, or mountain biking down a dirt trail. Bikes bring freedom, self-confidence and fun for kids. Summertime is prime time for learning to ride a bike to venture down neighborhood sidewalks, or taking family bike rides on area trails. Here are some tips on how to keep your kids safe and get the most out of riding.

TEACH KIDS THE RULES OF THE ROAD Did you know one of the most common ways kids get hit by cars is wrong-way riding? One of the rules of the road is to ride on the right side of the road.

Show them where to ride, and teach kids hand signals, the meaning of road signs and how to ride defensively— never assuming a driver sees them.

Before letting them venture down your neighborhood street to a friend’s house, ride the route with them. Also, ban earbuds while riding!

If your kids are younger than nine, encourage them to ride on sidewalks, bike trails or at the very least, bike lanes. That’s because their brains are not mature enough to navigate streets or measure speed of cars.

GET A BIKE THAT FITS Don’t be tempted to let your baby grow into his older sibling’s bike before he’s ready. Bikes that are too big are often unwieldy, causing kids to struggle to keep upright and lose balance. Check that your child’s bike still fits and get a new one as needed.

If you don’t have the means to afford a bike, reach out to area nonprofits that help equip kids with bikes. For example, older kids can earn a bike by working at the Bike Co-op in Fort Collins and Realities for Children has a Bike for Tykes program.

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Upcoming bike events and classes Helmets can make the difference between death and minimal injury.

Wearing a helmet is vital, even when your child is merely going around the block. Maybe it is human nature to want to believe that our little corner of the world is safe, but statistics show otherwise: most bike accidents involving kids occur on quiet neighborhood streets and driveways.

Having a hard time getting your kids to wear one? Start young. If kids always wear a helmet when in a bike trailer or riding, it will become second nature. Of course, wear one yourself.

As kids grow older, pass along their kiddy helmets of years gone by and spring for new cool helmets. Explain that a helmet is like the keys to a car—it must be on before she can start up her bike.

MAKE FAMILY RIDES A REGULAR EVENT Every city in northern Colorado has a trail map, so get one and vow to explore trails near home or throughout your city. Fort Collins boasts 285+ miles of trails. If you want to try mountain biking, Overland Mountain

REI’s How to Ride a Bike for Kids Class Teaches kids balance, braking, steering, stopping and safety skills. Ages 5 up.

Sundays through July, Saturdays or Sundays through August 9:30–11:30am or 1–3pm Fort Collins REI Store 4025 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525 $69 member, $89 non-member Register: REI: rei.com/events/21795/howto-ride-a-bike-for-kids/243758 Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Kids of all ages get a chance to ride local trails and learn trail etiquette. Lunch is provided to families, with free swag giveaways.

September 28, 9am–1pm Lory State Park, Fort Collins Free, must register Register: Overland Mountain Bike Association: overlandmtb.org/tkmbd/

Bike Association is a great resource for NOCO trails and biking events.

They also offer youth programs including a mountain bike club for teens and mountain biking days for kids. Hop on bikes for some immediate family fun!

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family activities

Meet the animals

Visit ducks, goats, cows and even bees KATIE HARRIS

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othing evokes delight in kids of all ages like interacting with animals. This month, plan your visit to a nearby farm where the whole family can learn about the lovable creatures who live there.

BEE FAMILY CENTENNIAL FARM MUSEUM 4320 E. CR 58, Fort Collins 970-482-9168 At Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum guests can immerse themselves in 19th century farm life. This 1894 homestead has been preserved by the family who still runs it today as a working farm. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 and is now operates as a nonprofit where visitors can learn about the agricultural history of the area, milk a wooden cow, grind corn and gather eggs from the chicken house. In addition, guests can visit the real life animal occupants of the farm. Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9am-4pm, and by appointment, May through October. Admission costs $7/Adult, $5/Senior, $3/ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. For more information or to print an interpretive brochure for your self-guided tour, visit www. beefamilyfarm.com.

THE FARM AT LEE MARTINEZ PARK 600 N. Sherwood, Fort Collins 970-221-6665 Experience farm life firsthand at the Farm at Lee Martinez Park. Stroll through the farm and you’re likely to find a goat eager for a pat on the head, a chicken laying an egg, or a brood of baby ducks in the pond.

Enhance your experience by feeding the animals for a quarter a scoop, or indulging the kids in a pony ride for $5. The farm also offers a unique opportunity for the youngest barnyard enthusiasts to learn more about the animals, with its Li’l 10

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Dumplin’ Farmers program taking place on Mondays throughout the summer.

The Farm at Lee Martinez Park is open from 10am-5pm T-Sa, and noon-5pm on Sundays. Admission is $4/guest two years and older. Visit www.fcgov.com/ recreation/the-farm-lee-martinez-park to learn more.

STAR VIEW FARM 622 S. CR 23, Berthoud 970-691-0623 Schedule a visit to Star View Farm to learn everything you ever wanted to know about chickens, cows, pigs, sheep and even bees. This family-owned farm specializes in humanely and naturally raised livestock, and sells its pastureraised and organic meat to the public.

By appointment, the owners will gladly take guests on a tour of their expansive farm, introducing you to the animals and answering any questions you might have. You’ll be hard pressed to leave without taking home a dozen fresh brown eggs or a jar of local raw honey.

To request an appointment visit www. starviewfarmltd.com.

ZIPPITY ZOO BARNYARD 6921 Ridge Valley Ct., Loveland 970-231-6444 (text only) Touting “Agritourism fun for kids of all ages,” Zippity Zoo Barnyard hosts Family Barn Days on select Wednesday and Saturdays throughout the summer; from 11am-1pm. Meet the farm animals, including llamas, goats, potbelly pigs and more, on a self-guided tour where volunteers are available to answer any questions.

Be sure to visit the Zippity Zoo Maze and Fun Zone during your visit, and stay for a picnic lunch. Zippity Zoo also hosts Kids Mornings on the Farm on select Saturday and Wednesday mornings from 9:3011am, featuring projects and activities based on a different animal each session.

Reservations are required for both events and can be made at www.zippityzoobarnyard.com. A $5 animal care donation per guest over the age of 2 will be collected upon making a reservation.

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Make a splash!

Learn to swim—a life skill for all THERESA BAER

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emperatures are heating up and the kids are looking for something to do and want to cool off. We parents want them outside and active, so how about swimming?

But, what if the kids can’t swim? Or perhaps we aren’t exactly adept with the activity?

I understand. My husband and I are not good swimmers and we tend to avoid pools due to our own lack of skills. However, we are adamant about our kids learning to swim. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children.

With the Cache la Poudre and Big Thompson rivers running through our cities and sadly, stories every year about tragedies around those rivers, pools, lakes, canals and more, we want our children to be safe in the water. Swimming is the only sport that can save our childrens’ lives, and if water safety and learning to swim are essential life skills for children, perhaps it is equally important for us adults to invest the time and money to better our swimming skills as well. We would be safer, better prepared to help our children or others if necessary and would likely go more often and create many more positive memories with our children.

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That sounds like a win-win, right? But wait, there’s more!

In addition to ensuring safety, learning to swim offers many more advantages. Swimming is fun for people of all ages and abilities and children especially enjoy splashing around. It also provides several health benefits such as keeping hearts and lungs fit, improving strength, stamina, flexibility, balance and posture, and assisting the development of gross motor skills and coordination. Plus, swimming provides challenges and rewards, which builds self-confidence. It also opens up opportunities for other water sports that can only be done if one knows how to swim such as canoeing, kayaking, rafting, surfing, and triathlons.

If you’re considering swim lessons for your family, a quick search online yields options for beginner to advanced levels for ages six months and up at various price points and times to fit your budget and your schedules. You’ll find choices offered through city recreational aquatics programs, specialized swim businesses, or perhaps your health club that include group, semi-private and private classes from certified instructors. I even discovered one company that sends instructors to your home if you have a pool, and another that offers individual current pools with underwater cameras and mirrors so swimmers can easily see what they’re doing, learn the correct technique and can apply what they learn instantly.

Swimming is a key life skill that’s fun and healthy. Don’t delay – jump on in to learn how to enjoy the activity as a family this summer and for years to come.

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community news Summertime tunes, tours and trails Art, fitness, fostering, resources and safety

THERESA BAER

DEADLINE NEAR FOR WELD COUNTY ARTISTS TO APPLY FOR CITY EXHIBIT The deadline to submit artwork for the annual Arts Picnic Exhibit is Friday, July 5. The City of Greeley Art Commission seeks submissions from Weld County artists to display artwork from July 26 through August 31 at one of the best attended and largest community shows presented by the Tointon Gallery. All mediums will be considered and there is no application fee. Apply online on or before the deadline at www.greeleygov.com/ activities/arts-picnic.

PSD OFFERS FREE MEALS TO KIDS THROUGH JULY 26 Poudre School District (PSD) Child Nutrition Program is offering any child 18 or younger free breakfast and lunch this summer (except July 4 and 5) through Friday, July 26. Meals for adults can also be purchased for $2.15 for breakfast and $3.75 for lunch.

Lunch includes an entree, milk and eight fresh fruits and veggies from which to choose. Breakfast is served from 7:45–8:30am and lunch is served 11:30am–1pm at the following Fort Collins locations: Bauder Elementary School, 2345 W. Prospect Rd.; Beattie Elementary School, 3000 Meadowlark Ave.; and Harris Bilingual Elementary School, 501 E. Elizabeth St.

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FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS COURT OPENS IN LOVELAND The City of Loveland Parks and Recreation Department partnered with UCHealth and the National Fitness Campaign to launch the new Fitness Court®, an outdoor bodyweight circuit training gym for people over 14 years of age. Located at Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland, it can be found between the Barnes Softball Complex and the Big Thompson River, east and across the river from the playground.

Loveland is the first city in Colorado to join the National Fitness Campaign encouraging healthy lifestyles with world-class fitness that is free. Free classes are also provided

by UCHealth to introduce the court’s seven stations and the mobile app to interact with the training features.

Details are available online at www. cityofloveland.org/departments/ fitness-court.

ALL-IN-ONE RESOURCE FOR FOSTERING/ ADOPTING INFORMATION According to the Realities for Children website, nine Larimer County kids enter foster care each month and currently Larimer County needs 40 new foster homes to keep kids in their current communities. In response to that need, the nonprofit—which funds the needs of Larimer County children who have been abused, neglected or are at-risk—is offering a new resource

designed to create a one stop location for people to learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent.

The website, www.fosterlarimerkids. org, also offers information on the valuable organizations that provide certification. To learn more, visit the web site or call 970-484-9090.

MOSQUITO CONTROL With recent rains and warm temperatures, mosquito season is upon us and their numbers typically increase in July and August until cooler weather arrives. Keep you and your family safe from potentially debilitating and even deadly diseases when outdoors—especially in the evenings and early mornings when mosquitoes are most active—by wearing light colored or treated clothing including pants, long-sleeved shirts, socks, and shoes, and applying products with an effective repellant, such as DEET. Other deterrents include eliminating standing water on or near your property and ensuring that screens are in good repair to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.

Many communities in northern Colorado utilize the services of Vector Disease Control International to monitor and determine the needs for abatement spraying. Vector is responsible for trapping adult mosquitoes at various locations as well as testing and treating water in

city-owned pools, parks, ponds and open spaces before mosquitoes hatch.

Colorado trap data and spray zones and schedules can be found on the Vector web site at http://www.vdci. net/colorado.

SUPPORT FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER KIN RAISING KIN The Grand Family Coalition hosts support groups to provide a social network of those in similar situations to stay connected and positive. They offer quarterly social events, educational speakers, mentor programs, Peer-to-Peer support and soon, a bilingual group. Group meetings are held in Loveland on the second Thursday of every month from 11:30am–1:30pm at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 2500 N. Garfield Avenue, and in Fort Collins on the fourth Thursday of every month from noon–2:30pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 5450 S. Lemay Avenue.

To learn more about the Grand Family Coalition, please visit www.grandfamilycoalition.org or call 970-699-2837.

RAFFLE FOR COLORADO ROCKIES PRESS CLUB TICKETS United Way of Weld County is raffling off four press club tickets to the Colorado Rockies-Arizona Diamondbacks game at Coors Field at 6:40pm on Monday, August 12.

Located in the second row on the second level next to the press box behind home plate, these premium seats also include all-you-can-eat food and dessert and non-alcoholic beverages. Raffle tickets are available online at www.unitedway-weld.org/ rockiesraffle until July 31 for $20 each.

All proceeds from raffle sales support UWWC’s youth development programs encouraging kids to stay active, healthy and mentally strong. The winner will be notified on August. 2.

LEAVE WILD ANIMALS ALONE The safest way to protect humans, pets, and wildlife is to leave wild animals alone. Wild animals can carry a variety of diseases that can be fatal such as rabies and tularemia. Teach your children to observe rabbits, foxes, raccoons, skunks, coyotes and bats from a distance–even if it looks to be an orphaned baby. They should notify an adult if a wild animal is nearby or if they are bitten or scratched. Always wash hands with soap and running water after working or playing outside.

Keep your pet and livestock vaccinations current. Discourage wild animals from coming around by eliminating potential food sources: Avoid feeding pets outdoors, close pet doors at night, and secure garbage cans and food bins. If you find what appears to be a sick, injured or orphaned wild animal, contact your local Animal Control or veterinary office for assistance.

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healthy living

Create a calm, relaxing home Practice stress management skills

LEA HANSON

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s many parents will attest, home, sweet home isn’t always a stress-free zone. Stress at home is certainly normal and all families experience it. A noisy environment, an unhappy spouse, financial worries, or even mundane domestic duties such as doing the laundry or mowing the lawn are things most families feel stress around and don’t necessarily manifest in unhealthy ways.

However, not all life stressors should be taken lightly; in fact, too much stress or worries that are deep and ongoing—often referred to as toxic stress—can actually end up manifesting in psychological and physical disorders for both kids and caregivers. Colleen Nelson, MA, LPC, EMDR of CNelson Counseling LLC (www.cnelsoncounselingllc. com) says it’s important to know the difference between normal and healthy everyday stress and stress that can cause longer term problems for our kids. “Good stressors teach kids a lesson and help them grow,” Nelson says, while “bad stressors feel insurmountable.”

SYMPTOMS OF STRESS Recognizing that you’re experiencing stress is the first step toward managing it. Nelson says, “Stress affects our body, brain and our mind and children show us these signs in each of these areas.”

The following are some common symptoms for kids: • Physical signs: Headaches, changes in appetite, stomachaches, and trouble sleeping.

• Emotional signs: Feeling overwhelmed, being distracted, having nightmares, or feeling unable to cope.

• Behavioral signs: Irritability, anger/ aggression, social isolation, or loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed.

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TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME A HAVEN Nelson says role modeling is the more significant way parents can teach kids to alleviate stress on their own. She says, “Kids need to see adults handle stress by taking a break or walking away from a seemingly impossible situation.

They need to witness emotional selfregulation such as deep breaths, talking it through, and asking for support.”

EXPRESS YOURSELF Learning healthy communication that involves using words to describe feelings is essential for kids as well as adults. Help your kids learn feeling words as well as the confidence to use them.

CREATE NO-SCREEN TIME Screen time is part of our world, Nelson says, but it significantly increases the stress level in a family.

“Having regular no-screen time breaks to encourage self-care and emotional regulation will help the whole family feel less stressed,” she adds.

IDENTIFY STRESS-MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Find relaxing activities your family enjoys and weave them into your daily routines. Examples include meditating, doing yoga, knitting, listening to music or gardening.

PRIORITIZE FUN Have fun together as a family regularly and without screens. Showing your kids that fun and relaxation is important will teach them tools to prioritize leisure as they get older.

MAKE HOME CALM AND SHAME-FREE Nelson says, “Slow down and ask questions and provide each member time to answer without feeling like a burden or the need to be rushed.”

However, sometimes the stressors we experience at home are too heavy to be managed alone. If your family needs support and guidance when it comes to managing stress, it’s never too late to ask a professional.

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E N J O Y WAT E R SPORTS WHILE FOLLOWING SAFETY TIPS JoAnn Herkenhoff

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or many of us, summer breaks are synonymous with swimming and water sports. And with the rising interest in paddle boarding and boating (including kayaks, canoes and motorboats), practicing safety in and around water is crucial. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in five drownings are children age 14 and younger.

And for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency care for their injuries. More than half of those who receive emergency care will require a hospital stay or be transferred to another facility for extended care.

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These injuries can cause severe brain damage, potentially contributing to long-term disabilities including memory loss, learning disabilities, and permanent loss of basic functions. Practice these safety tips to keep your kids—and yourself— safe this summer.

WEAR LIFE JACKETS When around open water, always wear a properly-fitted life jacket. First, verify size according to the weight parameters indicated on the inside of the life jacket. To ensure that it fits properly, raise both arms above the head

Essential skills for water safet y Check that your child develops these water survival skills: • Can step or jump into water over their heads and return to the surface • Can float or tread water for one minute • Can turn around in a full circle and find an exit • Can swim 25 yards to exit the water. If in a pool, be able to exit without using the ladder.

(in a “touchdown” signal); if the life jacket hits the chin or ears, tighten the straps. If they cannot be tightened, the life jacket might be too big.

TAKE SWIM LESSONS Municipalities offer a plethora of swimming lessons to give your kids the skills and confidence they need to safely participate in water recreation.

Due to developmental variations in kids, as well as varying levels of readiness, consult with an instructor to help you decide when the time is right and what level of enrollment is appropriate for your child. Many programs offer scholarships for those who meet certain income guidelines.

It’s a smart investment in your kids’ safety, and they might just meet a new friend!

TEACH SAFETY Teach your children that swimming in open water is very different than swimming in a pool. They need to be cognizant of current and undertows, uneven surfaces, and changing weather.

Maintain visual contact with your kids at all times when they are in the water, and keep younger children within arm’s reach. Make sure that you—or someone you have delegated to watch the kids—are free from distraction.

Drowning is silent, unlike what we see in the movies, and happens

very quickly, so you need to able to respond immediately.

AVOID HYPOTHERMIA Infants and children are more susceptible to hypothermia. Pack extra clothes to ensure you always have dry layers for your little ones.

Observe their behavior in the water and immediately when they get out for signs of shivering and/or blue lips.

Remember that kids won’t always admit to discomfort for fear of being pulled away from the fun, so assure them that they can get back in the action once they warm up!

CREATE SAFE ENVIRONMENTS The majority of drowning victims never intended to get into the water, pointing out how critical it is to create safe environments around water. A large proportion of water accidents involve alcohol consumption. To keep your kids and yourself safe, never mix alcohol and water, and if you’re around someone who does, consider choosing to boat/swim without them.

LEARN CPR We’re all busy. You juggle family and work, home responsibilities and vacations. But you should find the time to learn CPR. You could save a life one day.

And even if the opportunity to intervene never presents itself, having the knowledge and skills

gives you tremendous peace of mind. The training is quite accessible and affordable; local hospitals, fire departments and recreation departments offer CPR training. And while we’re on the subject of water safety, you could learn water rescue techniques, as well.

As a parent, you know the best learning modality is modeling. Always consider that your behavior has a good chance of being “picked up” by your kids. Act accordingly by practicing the behaviors you want your kids to exhibit, from wearing your life jacket to learning the skills necessary to be safe around water.

Safe Kids Larimer County works to prevent accidental childhood injury, the number one cause of death for children in the United States. Its members include UCHealth EMS, Poudre Fire Authority, Colorado State Patrol and many others. Safe Kids Larimer County is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury. Safe Kids Larimer County was founded in 1999 and is led by UCHealth.

For more information, visit safekids. org or www.sklarimer.org.

JoAnn Herkenhoff is a Community Health Educator at UCHealth.

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Ways to get wet!

Water fun in NOCO

for the whole family

Lynn U Nichols

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ummer is heating up and the kids are getting restless. It’s time for some outdoor water fun! Maybe you’d love the chance to swim, get in a boat or try out paddle boarding, but you are on a budget.

Don’t fret. You’ve got options, and many are free.

Consider this: You have just one hour between sports events and everyone is hot and grumpy. What do you do? Pack swimsuits, a lunch and head to a nearby splash park for a quick soak and bite between practices or games.

Maybe you crave adventure. Take a road trip and check out what a nearby city offers in the way of pools and beaches. You’ll be surprised by the variety. If you want an adventure in nature and you feel like splurging, try whitewater rafting on the Poudre River or rent a speedboat, pontoon or paddle board on Carter Lake or Horsetooth Reservoir. Or, if it’s oldfashioned fun you want, get some tubes at a tire store and tube the Poudre River near downtown Fort Collins and take a turn on the rope swing.

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SPLASH PARKS Splash Parks are a great way for young kids to run around and cool off. They come in all shapes and sizes from simple spouts in downtown locations to extravagant water structures in city parks. A bonus: they are all free!

FORT COLLINS

Spring Canyon Park Splash Pad 3156 S Overland Trail www.fcgov.com/parks This huge park has a splash pad with water cannons adjacent to the impressive Inspiration Playground, a handicap accessible playground for all kids of all abilities. Kids enjoy the control of activating the water sprays using black sensors on the pad.

Downtown Oak Street Plaza Splash Pad Intersection of Oak Street and College Avenue, Old Town Fort Collins www.fcgov.com/parks

Combine getting wet with music on Tuesdays in July by catching a Noontime Notes concert between 11:30am and 1pm on the plaza.

LOVELAND

Fairgrounds Park Splash Pad 700 S Railroad Ave. www.cityofloveland.org Kids enjoy the sprays and water features at this splash pad located in a large park.

Loveland Sports Park Play Spray 950 N Boyd Lake Ave. www.cityofloveland.org A play spray area with mounted buckets that kids can spin around and dump.

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Island Grove Splash Park 302 N 14th Ave. www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics/splash-parks A colorful splash park with a rainbow arch and several water spouts.

Sunrise Splash Park 2315 W Reservoir Rd. www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics/splash-parks This interesting park has large butterflies and flowers on bendy tubes to run around and duck under.

POOLS

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City Park Pool 1500 W Mulberry St. https://www.fcgov.com/recreation/citypark-pool This large pool complete with two slides and a lazy river is located next to Sheldon Lake at City Park. It costs a little more than other NOCO pools, but it also offers more. It even lets dogs swim during its end-of-year Pooch Plunge. Twice the water fun: Sheldon Lake offers paddle board rentals by the hour.

Neighborhood Pools www.splashpoolservices.com/ neighborhood-pools/ There are over 20 neighborhood pools spread across Fort Collins. Some require you live in the neighborhood, others welcome outsiders to join for the season or to sign up for swim lessons.

LOVELAND

Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 4th St. SE, Loveland http://www.cityofloveland.org/ departments/parks-recreation/outdoorswimming/winona-outdoor-pool Large pool with waterpark-type slide, swim-in movie night and snack bar.

GREELEY

Discovery Bay Waterpark 715 E 24th St. www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Large pool with waterpark including slides and dinosaur jungle gym. Swim-in movie night.

Centennial Pool 2315 W Reservoir Rd. www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Large pool with waterpark-like slide and Aquatrack, a floating obstacle available on Thursday evenings (7:309pm) through July 18. Swim-in movie July 25, 8pm.

LAKES FOR BOATING, SWIMMING AND FISHING FORT COLLINS

Horsetooth Reservoir www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/ horsetooth-reservoir Offers two swim beaches and two boat launches. The large swim beach is in South Bay, adjacent to the south boat launch. The second swim beach is off Centennial Drive heading north near Foothills Trail. Rent all types of boats including jet skis at Inlet Bay Marina www.inletbaymarina.com and paddleboards at the North Dam (near Lory State Park). Access the North Dam via Cty Road 23.

FISHING SPOTS

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Dixon Reservoir, etc. www.fcgov.com/naturalareas Dixon offers fishing and wooded walking trails. No swimming allowed, but ample fishing. Other fishing spots include the ponds along the Poudre River—North Shields Ponds, Riverbend Ponds, Kingfisher Pond, Cattail Chorus and Arapahoe Bend Natural Area.

LOVELAND

Carter Lake 4011 S County Rd. 31 www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/ carter-lake Offers a swim beach, boating and fishing. Rent all types of boats including jet skis at Carter Lake Marina www. carterlakemarina.com. Tip: Rental rates are much more reasonable here than at Horsetooth. You can also rent paddleboards.

Boyd Lake 3720 N County Rd. 11-C www.cpw.state.co.us Likely the largest swim beach in NOCO. Includes a large snack bar. The lake welcomes fishing and boating, but does not offer boat rentals.

Lake Loveland 2626 N. Taft Avenue in North Lake Park www.cityofloveland.org Offers a free beach and picnic area.

WINDSOR

Windsor Lake 100 N. 5th Street www.windsorgov.com/293/Windsor-Lake Swim at the beach for free and try out a kayak, paddleboard, aqua trykes or canoe.

Mix it up and hike the 2.25-mile lake trail. Located in Boardwalk Park.

RIVER FUN For the adventurous at heart, get wet in the Poudre River! Your main options are whitewater rafting, which comes with a price tag, or tubing, which is free. Either way, you are bound to enjoy your day.

WHITEWATER RAFTING There are various outfitters to choose from, offering half-day trips from beginner to advanced. Some also offer kayak lessons and fly-fishing adventures.

• A Wanderlust Adventure www.awanderlustadventure.com • Mountain Whitewater and Paddlers Pub www.raftmw.com • Rocky Mountain Adventures www.shoprma.com TUBING THE POUDRE RIVER For a mellow experience, tube the Poudre River in Fort Collins, putting in at the parking lot at Shields Street just north of where it crosses the river. Tube to Legacy Park, exit and try your hand at the rope swing. Warning: You must exit when you come to a spillway. Under no circumstances should you attempt to go over it.

Signs are now posted warning tubers after deaths occurred in previous seasons. This float is a little over an hour, depending on flow. Wear a life vest and closed toe shoes.

Officials from Poudre Fire Authority do not recommend you tube the river. If you do, tube at your own risk and do so in the calmer months of July and August.

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City Park Nine Junior Program 411 S. Bryan Ave., FC 221-6650, www.fcgov.com/golf Collindale Golf Academy 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC 223-4653, www.fcgov.com/golf Eaton Country Club 37661 WCR 39, Eaton 454-2479 www.eatoncountryclub.com Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course 1480 Golf Course Rd., EP 586-8146 www.colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/estes-park-18-hole-golf-course Highland Hills Junior Golf 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com/highland-hills/

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Village Green Synchronized Swim Team 1831 Valley Forge Ave. 493-2099 www.vgsynchro.com Vortex Swim Club 481-6640, www.teamvortex.org Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 4th St. SE, LV, 962-2435 www.cityofloveland.org

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Mountain Kids 419 E. Stuart St., FC, 239-3717 www.mountain-kids.com/dance Starflower Dance Company 751 Pine Tree Dr., EP, 593-8424 www.facebook.com/StarflowerDance Company Studio West Dance Center 216 W. Horsetooth Rd., Ste. B, FC 225-1611, www.swdcfc.com The Studio 3307 S. College Ave., Unit 6, FC 223-8155 5613 McWhinney Blvd., LV, 669-5155 www.thestudioco.com

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PERFORMING ARTS Debut Theatre Company 827 Riverside Ave., FC 224-5774, www.debuttheatre.org Fort Collins Children’s Theatre 829-8929 www.harringtonartsalliance.org Harrington Arts Alliance 575 N. Denver Ave., LV, 568-8370 www.harringtonartsalliance.org NoCo Theatrix - Children’s Theater 1296 Main St., #D, WS 407-970-7504, www.nocotheatrix.com Soggy Noodle Estes Park Children’s Theatre 586-9125 www.facebook.com/soggynoodle

VISUAL ARTS Loveland Museum & Gallery 503 N. Lincoln, LV, 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Museum of Art Fort Collins 201 S. College Ave., FC, 482-2787 www.ftcma.org VanCo School of Art 254 Linden St. (inside Artery building), FC, 430-5113 www.vancoschool.com

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Today is the perfect day to begin your child’s musical journey at Foundation Music School!

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Becks’ Martial Arts Summer Camps 2020 S. College Ave​., FC 682-2648 www.becksmartialarts.com Camp BraveHeart Grief Counseling 506-4114 www.communitygriefcenter.org/campbraveheart.html Camp Invention 800-968-4332 www.campinvention.org Champions Sports Camp 2112 E. Harmony Road, FC 206-9600 www.pursuitchurch.com/champions Choice City Christian Camp 2112 E. Harmony Rd., FC 310-6335 www.choicecitychristiancamp.com City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps 700 E. 4th. St., LV, 962-2445 www.cityofloveland.org

Loveland Sports & Academic Day Camp 1669 Eagle Dr., LV, 980-1994 www.lovelandsportscamp.com Lifetree Day Camps 1515 Cascade Ave., LV 800-366-8948 www.group.com/daycamps Mountain Kids 419 E. Stuart, FC, 239-3717 www.mountain-kids.com Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps UNC, Butler Hancock Ctr., GR 351-2090 www.northerncoloradowrestlingcamps. com

Play-Well TEKnologies 645-6075, www.play-well.org UNC Baseball Camps UNC Jackson Field, GR, 351-1714 www.bearsbaseballcamps.com UNC Bear PAW (Physical Activity Week) Camp 351-1890 www.unco.edu/nhs/sport-exercisescience/unc-active-school-lab/ outreach/bear-paw.aspx

Colorado Early Learning 4512 McMurry Ave., FC, 893-2354 www.celpreschool.org

UNC Football Camps UNC Butler Hancock Fields, GR 351-1875 http://camps.jumpforward.com/ EarnestCollinsJrFootballCamps

CSU Youth Sport Camps 220 Moby B Complex, FC, 491-6318 www.ramcamps.colostate.edu

UNC Jazz Camp UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2394 www.arts.unco.edu/music/jazz-camp

Drum Major and Leadership Camp UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 859-351-2987 www.commandthefield.com

UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR 351-2983 www.unco.edu/events/conferences/ sports.aspx

Farm at Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood, FC, 221-6665 www.fcgov.com/recreation Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct, FC, 221-6738 www.fcmod.org Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls 312 Princeton Rd., FC, 829-8899 www.GameOnSports4Girls.com Launch Skate Camps 1007 N. College Ave. Unit B, FC 443-2420, www.launchskate.org Leadership Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR 351-2683, www.unco.edu/sep

UNC Swim Camps UNC Butler-Hancock Swimming Pool GR, 800-645-3226, www.unco.edu/ events/conferences/sports.aspx UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR 351-2998 www.unco.edu/events/conferences/ sports.aspx UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR 351-1713 www.kamieethridge basketballcamps.com

Young Child Summer Enrichment Program UNC 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram/young-child-program.aspx YMCA of the Rockies— Estes Park Center 2515 Tunnel Road, EP 586-3344, www.ymcarockies.org Young People’s Learning Centers FC, 482-1212 www.youngpeopleslc.com

RESIDENTIAL Air Force Sports Camps Colorado Springs, 719-333-2116 www.goairforcefalcons.com/camps Camp Chief Ouray— YMCA of the Rockies Granby, 887-2648 www.campchiefouray.org Camp Timberline, Inc. 1207 Longs Peak Road, EP, 484-8462 www.camptimberline.com Cheley Colorado Camps 3960 Fish Creek Rd., EP, 586-4244 www.cheley.com Frontiers of Science Institute UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2976 www.fsiunc.org iD Tech Camps Held at CSU, University of Denver, more. 888-709-8324, www.idtech.com No Barriers USA 224 Canyon Ave., FC 484-3633, www.nobarriersusa.org Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp at CSU 491-5529 www.music.colostate.edu/events Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Road, EP 586-4031, www.rockyridge.org UNC Soccer Camps UNC, Jackson Field, GR 351-1758, www.unccamps.com

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BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL BASE Camp 1224 E. Elizabeth St., FC 266-1734 www.mybasecampkids.org Blooming Girls 115 N. College, Ste. 220, FC 207-4094 www.bloominggirlsco.com

Spring Creek School 1900 Remington, FC 224-4240 www.springcreekschool.com

CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers 5000 11th St., GR 1511 12th Ave, GR 1028 5th Ave., GR 102 Alpine Ave., Ault 352-2222, www.abccdc.com Adventure Child Development Center 5800 W 18th St., GR 330-754 Bright Horizons 2815 Iowa Dr., FC 484-4700 3513 Richmond Dr., FC 229-0300 2420 W. 8th St., LV 461-9802 www.brighthorizons.com Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center 635 S. Grant, FC 221-1818 1900 Remington St., FC 224-4240 2822 Silverplume, FC 226-5854 4601 Sunview Dr., LV 613-9424 1425 Diana Dr., LV 663-3146 www.childrens-workshop.com Chilson Small Fries Preschool 700 E. 4th St., LV 962-2446 www.cityofloveland.org Community Preschoolers 1003 W. 6th St., LV 669-4323 www.communitypreschool.org First United Methodist Church Preschool 1005 Stover St., FC 482-0343 www.preschoolfumc.org Fort Collins Cooperative Preschool 1200 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC 221-1345 www.fortcollinspreschool.com Har Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten 725 W Drake Rd, FC 223-5191 www.congregationharshalom.org/ preschool

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Hearts in Hand Child Development Center 2464 Marquette, FC 223-1245 www.heartsinhandschool.com CSU Early Childhood Center 223 S. Shields St., FC 491-7082 www.ecc.colostate.edu Great Au Pair Northern Colorado 800-935-6303 www.greataupair.com

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Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center 7755 Greenstone Trail, FC 206-0381 www.redeemerconnect.com Sunshine House FC, GR, LV, 800-551-1561 www.sunshinehouse.com Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 424 Pine St., FC 493-2628, 2109 Maple Dr., LV 667-7240 www.teaching-tree.org Thompson Valley Preschool, Inc. 803 E. 16th St., LV 667-6552 www.thompsonvalleypreschool.org Wee Love Preschool 3800 W. 20th St., G 339-3305 www.weelovepreschool.org

Young People’s Learning Centers 209 E. Plum St., FC 482-1212 www.youngpeopleslc.com

CHILDCARE LOCATOR Early Childhood Council Larimer County 2850 McClelland Dr., Ste. 3400, FC 377-3388 www.ecclc.org Early Childhood Council Weld County 814 9th St., GR 353-4300 www.unitedway-weld.org

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ENVIRONMENT CSU Environmental Learning Center 2400 S. CR 9, FC 491-1661, www.csuelc.org Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC 498-5772 www.larimer.org/solidwaste/education/ edcenter Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 S. Centre Ave., FC 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Timberline Recycling Center 1903 S. Timberline Rd., FC 221-6600 www.fcgov.com/recycling

LEARNING CENTERS AND MUSEUMS Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum 4320 E. CR 58, FC 482-9168 www.beefamilyfarm.org Estes Park Museum 200 Fourth St., EP 586-6256 www.colorado.gov/pacific/town ofestespark/museum Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC 221-6738 www.fcmod.org Global Village Museum and Learning Center 200 W. Mountain Ave. 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org Greeley Museums 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com

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Loveland Museum & Gallery 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Museum of Art Fort Collins 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787, www.moafc.org

LIBRARIES Berthoud Library 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-2757 http://berthoud.colibraries.org Clearview Library District 720 3rd St., WS 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org

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Estes Valley Library 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., EP 586-8116 www.estesvalleylibrary.org High Plains Library District 2650 W. 29th St., GR Centennial Park Library 2227 223rd Ave., GR Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR Lincoln Park Library 1012 11th St., GR Riverside Library 3700 Golden St., Evans 888-861-7323 www.mylibrary.us Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams, LV 962-2665 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Ave., Ste. 200, FC Harmony Library 4616 S. Shields, FC Old Town Library 201 Peterson, FC 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org

READING Children’s Speech and Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Dr., #10, FC 419-0486 www.csrckids.org

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SCHOOLS Academy of Arts & Knowledge 4800 Wheaton Dr., FC 226-2800 www.aakelementary.org Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature 7702 W. Hwy. 34, LV 613-5600 www.bigthompsonelementary.org Congregation Har Shalom 725 W Drake Road, FC 223-5191 www.congregationharshalom.org Discovery Montesorri 225 E. Skyway Dr., FC, 223-2445 http://discoverymontessori.hubbli.com Front Range Baptist Academy 625 E. Harmony Rd., FC 223-2173 www.frbacademy.org Heritage Christian Academy 2506 Zurich Dr., FC 494-1022 www.heritagechristian.info Immanuel Lutheran School 4650 Sunview Dr., LV 667-7606 http://school.immanuelloveland.org Mountain Sage Community School 2310 E. Prospect Road, Ste. A, FC 568-5456 www.mountainsage.org PSD Global Academy 703 E. Prospect Rd., FC 490-3086 http://pga.psdschools.org Rivendell School 1800 E. Prospect Rd., FC 493-9052 www.rivendell-school.org Spring Creek School 1900 Remington St., FC 224-4240 www.springcreekschool.com The Learning House 3533 Riva Ridge Dr., FC 266-0844 www.thelearninghouse.org

The Reading Clinic 780 Essex Dr., LV 667-3190 www.lovelandreadingclinic.com

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Frontiers of Science Institute UNC, 501 20th St., GR 351-289 mast.unco.edu/fsi iD Tech Camps Held at CSU, University of Denver and at other locations 888-709-8324 www.idtech.com Science Toy Magic 305 W. Magnolia St. #301, FC www.sciencetoymagic.com

SPEECH & LANGUAGE Children’s Speech & Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Dr. #10, FC 419-0486 www.csrckids.org Speech & Language Stimulation Center 760 Whalers Way, Bldg. C Ste. 100, FC, 495-1150 www.speech-language-voice.com My Heroes 735 S. Overland Tr., FC 678-984-7774 www.myheroestherapy.com

SUPPORT Brain Balance Center of Windsor 1555 Main St., Unit A6, WS 431-0050 www.brainbalancecenters.com /locations/windsor Learning Rx 1100 Haxton Dr., Ste. 105, FC www.learningrx.com/fort-collins 674-7077 Mathnasium 2733 Council Tree Ave. #107, FC 221-1432 www.mathnasium.com/fortcollins The Reading Clinic 780 Essex Dr., LV 667-3190 www.lovelandreadingclinic.com Tutor Doctor FC, LV 303-963-9711 www.tutoringnoco.com

FOOD, LODGING & ENTERTAINMENT FOOD Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop 1 Old Town Sq., FC 407-0899 www.benjerry.com/fortcollins

Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom Locations in FC, GR, LV www.oldchicago.com Walrus Ice Cream 125 W. Mountain Ave., FC 482-5919, www.walrusicecream.com

GETAWAYS Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch Red Feather Lakes, 881-2450 www.beavermeadows.com Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31D, LV 667-3915, www.sylvandale.com YMCA of the Rockies—Estes Park Center 2515 Tunnel Road, EP 586-3344 www.ymcarockies.org

MOVIES The Lyric 209 N. College Ave., FC 426-6767 www.lyriccinema.com PARTY SUPPLIES Best Event Rentals 1550 Riverside Ave., FC 267-6500 www.besteventrentals.net Front Range Event Rental 3800 Weicker Dr., FC 221-3159 www.frontrangeeventrental.com Northern Colorado Best Bounce House Rentals 381-6475 www.fortcollinsbouncehouse.com Roo Jumps Inflatable Party Rentals Northern Colorado 622-0055 www.roojumps.com

We are a K-5 micro school focused on inquiry-based exploration, investigation, and analysis of the natural world.

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ACUPUNCTURE Wisdom Ways Acupuncture 363 W. Drake Road, Ste. 1, FC, 227-3077 www.wisdomwaysacupuncture.com ALLERGY Allergy Partners 555 Prospect Ave., EP 221-2370 2121 E. Harmony Rd., #350, FC 221-2370 1130 38th Ave., Ste. A, GR 330-5391 2026 Blue Mesa St., LV 663-0144 www.allergypartners.com

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Book your WE time at the Mini-Course at Cattail Creek.

Banner Health Clinic 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV 820-6660 www.bannerhealth.com

Benchmark Dental 1555 Main Street, Ste. A2, WS 686-7858 www.BenchMarkDentalCare.com

Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers 2014 Caribou Dr., Ste. 200, FC 221-1681 400 W. 16th St., Bldg. 5 Unit Y, GR 356-3907 www.coloradoallergy.com

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DENTAL & ORTHODONTICS Adventure Dental, Vision, Orthodontics 3485 C West 10th St., GR 344-9285 www.mydentalvisioncare.com Alpine Dental Health 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 482-6034 718 S. College Ave., FC, 484-5297 www.alpinedentalhealth.com Aronson Family Dental 4027 E. Boardwalk Dr., FC 472-0488 www.aronsonfamilydental.com

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Bright Now! Dental 3531 S. College Ave., FC 498-8706, www.brightnow.com Center for Endodontic Care 1331 E. Prospect Rd, B-1., FC 232-3750 516 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 232-3757 www.centerforendocare.com Centre Family Dentistry 1001 Centre Ave., FC 407-1001 www.fortcollinsdentist.com Crane & Seager Orthodontics 4144 Timberline Rd., FC 226-6443, 3520 E. 15th St., Ste. 101, LV 663-4871 www.craneseagerortho.com Creekside Dentistry of Fort Collins 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. E, Ste. 200, FC, 493-5120 www.johnstondentistry.com Family Dental Clinic Health District of Northern Larimer County 202 Bristlecone Dr., FC 416-5331 www.healthdistrict.org/services/ family-dental-clinic Goings Orthodontics 4733 S. Timberline Rd., #101, FC 377-1888 7859 6th St., Ste. 150, Wellington 377-1888 1218 W. Ash St., WS 460-0791 www.goingsorthodontics.com Greeley Dental Care 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 210, GR 289-9742 www.GreeleyDentalCare.com Greeley Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics 6632 10th St., Ste. 101, GR 353-4848 www.GreeleyModernDentistry.com Thomas Harvey, DDS 1040 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 202, FC 224-4093

Kindergrins Dental 126 E 29th St., LV 635-4353 www.kindergrins.com KidsFirst Dental 2121 Midpoint Dr., Ste. 102, FC 484-5437, www.kidsfirstfc.com

Sherick Orthodontics 1136 E. Stuart St., #2-160, FC 221-2616 2984 Ginnala Dr., LV 663-4356 600 S. St. Vrain Ave., Ste. 3., EP 221-2616 www.psherickdds.com

Milnor Orthodontics 1103 S. Shields St., FC 230-3588 www.milnororthodontics.com

Shores Family Dentistry 4360 Boardwalk Dr. Ste #100, FC 226-2920 www.shoresfamilydentistry.com

Mountain Kids Pediatric Dentistry 3600 Mitchell Dr. #40, FC 224-3600, www.mountainkids pediatricdentistry.com

Smile Doctors 1028 Centre Ave., FC 490-6065 4845 Weitzel St., Ste 103, Timnath 449-1900 2021 Clubhouse Dr., Ste110, GR 330-5363 www.smiledoctors.com

Vinna C. Norris, DDS 1221 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 2, FC 221-1400 www.dentistsfortcollins.com Northern Colorado Orthodontics 1295 Main St. Ste. 4, WS 674-0717 www.nocoortho.com Northern Smiles Family Dental 1297 Main St., Ste. 3, WS 686-7775 www.northernsmilesfamilydental.com Orthodontic Associates of Greeley 3400 W. 16th St., Bldg. 4-V, GR 356-5900 www.drbradsmiles.com Pediatric Dentistry of Loveland 2800 Madison Square Dr., #1, LV 669-7711 www.tropicalteeth.com Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies 4609 S. Timberline Rd,. Ste. 103B, FC 484-4104 www.RockiesKidsDDS.com Perfect Teeth 1856 B, N. College Ave., #110, FC 408-0294 902 14th St., GR 616-6474 1685 Rocky Mountain Ave., Ste. 400, LV 541-4716 3400 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 800-2683 www.perfectteeth.com Poudre Valley Family Dental 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 100, FC 221-3020 www.poudrevalleyfamilydental.com Richter Orthodontics 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 100, GR 281-4452 www.richterorthodontics.com

ToothZone 1220 Oak Park Dr., FC, 237-3142 383 W. Drake Rd., #103, FC, 223-8687 www.toothzone.com W Orthodontics, David Way, DDS 1424 E. Horsetooth Rd., #1, FC 223-8080 www.orthoway.com

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DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION TEAM Wellness & Prevention 2900 S. College Ave., Ste. 3E, FC 224-9931 www.teamwandp.org FAMILY PHYSICIANS Associates in Family Medicine FC, WS 229-9800 www.afmfc.com FAMILY DIRECTORY

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Northern Colorado’s only comprehensive multidisciplinary feeding team.

Banner Health Clinics FC, GR, LV, WS, Wellington 833-252-5535 www.bannerhealth.com

UCHealth Medical Group Clinics Northern Colorado.

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Daniel B. Jinich, MD, PC 2001 S. Shields St., #201, FC 221-9991 www.docdan.net

Windsor Family Clinic 4630 Royal Vista Cir., Ste. 7, WS 530-0575 www.uchealth.org

Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Pl., Ste., FC 495-8800 www.uchealth.org

Youth Clinic 1200 E. Elizabeth, FC 1214 Oak Park Ave., FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., #260, LV 4845 Weitzel St., Ste. 101, Timnath 482-2515 www.youthclinic.com

Foothills Family Care, LLC 3213 Nelson Ln., FC, 221-5858 www.foothillsfamilycarellc.com

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Healing Gardens Health Center 315 Canyon Ave., #1, FC 472-6789 www.thehealinggardens.org

FITNESS & RECREATION Chilson Recreation Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org

Kaiser Permanente Northern Colorado 855-208-7221 www.kaiserpermanente.org

Greeley Recreation Center 651 10th Ave., GR 350-9400 www.greeleyrec.com

Mallory Family Wellness 1548 N. Boise Ave., LV 669-9245 www.docmallory.com

Foothills Activity Center 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC 416-4280 www.fcgov.com/recreation

Miramont Family Medicine 313 W. Drake Rd., FC 4674 Snow Mesa Dr., Ste 140 225-5000 www.miramont.us

Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect, FC 224-2582 www.genesishealthclubs.com

Mountain View Family Medicine 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Unit 310, FC 221-3855, www.mountainview familymedicinepc.com Nextera Family Medicine Fort Collins 1006 Robertson St., FC 224-1596 www.nexterahealthcare.com Rocky Mountain Family Physicians 1124 E. Elizabeth, Bldg. C, FC 484-0798 www.RMFamilyPhys.com

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Salud Family Health Centers EP, FC 484-0999 www.saludclinic.org Sunrise Community Health Northern Colorado 353-9403 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org

Loveland Athletic Club 1000 S. Lincoln Ave., LV 663-4009 www.lovelandathleticclub.com Miramont by Genesis Health Clubs 901 Oakridge Drive, FC 282-1000 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC 221-5000 3755 Precision Drive, Ste., 100, LV 744-5005 www.genesishealthclubs.com Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow St., FC 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation Old Town Athletic Club 351 Linden St., FC 493-7222 www.oldtown-athleticclub.com

The Other Club 1227 Riverside Ave., FC 221-4348 www.theotherclubfitness.com

Estes Park Medical Center 555 Prospect Ave., EP 586-2317 www.epmedcenter.com

Title Boxing Club 4360 S. College Ave., FC 226-4822 www.titleboxingclub.com

McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV 820-4640 www.bannerhealth.com

Windsor Recreation Center 250 N. 11th St., WS 674-3500, www.windsorgov.com

Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Way, LV 624-2500 www.uchealth.org

Work Out West 5699-5701 W. 20th St., GR 330-9691 www.workoutwest.com

HEALTH INFORMATION healthinfosource.com www.healthinfosource.com HEALTH INSURANCE Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) 800-359-1991 www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/ child-health-plan-plus North Colorado Health Alliance (NCHA) 2930 11th Ave., EV 350-4673 1010 A St., GR 301-4426 302 3rd St. SE, LV 292-1533 www.northcoloradohealthalliance.org Kaiser Permanente Northern Colorado 877-297-0566 www.kaiserpermanente.org/ask-co Larimer Health Connect 144 N. Mason St., Unit 7, FC 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 1511 E. 11th St., LV 472-0444 www.larimerhealthconnect.org Larimer County Healthy Communities 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-6755 www.larimer.org/health/chs/epsdt.asp

HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org HOSPITALS Banner Fort Collins Medical Center 4700 Lady Moon Dr., FC 821-4000 www.bannerhealth.com

North Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR 810-4121 www.bannerhealth.com Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000 www.uchealth.org

INTERNAL MEDICINE Banner Health www.bannerhealth.com Sands and Associates 1021 Robertson St., FC 482-0666 UCHealth www.uchealth.org

MENTAL HEALTH, COUNSELING, THERAPY Beyond the Mirror Counseling & Wellness 1031 Robertson St., FC 413-2264 www.beyondthemirror.org Braindrops, Play Therapy and Wellness 209 E. Plum St., 2nd Floor, FC 818-0882 www.braindropsplaytherapy.com CAYAC Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Connections 1302 S. Shields St., FC 221-3308 www.mentalhealthconnections.com Heart-Centered Counseling FC, GR, LV 310-3406 www.heartcenteredcounselors.com Mountain Crest Behavioral Health 4601 Corbett Dr., FC 207-4800 www.uchealth.org

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SummitStone Health Partners EP, FC, LV 494-4200 www.summitstonehealth.org

ORTHOPEDICS Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC 493-0112 3470 E. 15th St., LV 663-3975 1900 16th St., 3rd Floor, GR 573-3224 www.orthohealth.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV 663-2225 www.scottfamilyhealth.com

PEDIATRICIANS The Children’s Health Place 1601 25th Ave. Pl., Ste. 101, GR 356-2600 www.thechildrenshealthplace.com Banner Health Pediatrics Clinic 2555 E. 13th St., Ste. 130, LV 820-5437 www.bannerhealth.com Thompson River Pediatrics and Urgent Care 4880 Thompson Pkwy., Ste. 116, Johnstown 619-8139, www.trpeds.com UCHealth Pediatric Care Clinic 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., South Medical Office Bldg. Ste 330, LV 313-2700, www.uchealth.org Youth Clinic 1200 E. Elizabeth, FC 1214 Oak Park Ave., FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., #260, LV 4845 Weitzel St., Ste. 101, Timnath 482-2515, www.youthclinic.com

PHYSICALS ConcentrGeneral Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC 221-5811 www.concentra.com PRENATAL 4D SonoImage 295 E. 29th St., Ste. 215, LV 460-1596 www.4DSonoImage.com REHABILITATION, OCCUPATIONAL & PHYSICAL THERAPY Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. A, Ste. 1 FC 797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com

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Colorado in Motion 210 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 110, FC 115 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 160, FC 3744 Timberline Rd., Ste. 103, FC 1455 Main St., Ste. 160, WS 221-1201 1901 56th Ave., Ste. 110 GR 451-5776 www.coloradoinmotion.com Hearts & Horses 163 N. CR 29, LV, 663-4200 www.heartsandhorses.org Integrated Pediatric Therapy Associates 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg P2, GR 702-2507 4650 Royal Vista Cir., #100, WS 305-5070 www.integratedpedstherapy.com My Heroes 701 S. Overland Tr., FC 678-984-7774 www.myheroestherapy.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV 663-2225 www.scottfamilyhealth.com The Suites-Healthcare Redefined 4880 Ziegler Rd., FC 223-4376 www.thesuiteshc.com

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Look Both Ways-for Reproductive Health 2216 Hoffman Dr., Unit B, LV 667-9906 www.lkbthwys.org Rocky Mountain Center for Reproductive Medicine 1080 E. Elizabeth St., FC 493-6353 www.drbachus.com

SENIOR HEALTH Colorado Visiting Nurse Assoc.

Northern Colorado Division 305 Carpenter Rd., FC 330-5655 www.vnacolorado.org Columbine Health Systems FC, LV, WS 482-0198 www.columbinehealth.com Home Instead 251 Boardwalk Dr., FC 494-0289 www.homeinstead.com

HomeWell Senior Care 1401 S. Taft Ave., Ste. 207, LV 644-6558 www.homewellseniorcare.com

SMOKING PREVENTION & CESSATION Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 224-5209, www.healthdistrict.org Larimer County Tobacco Prevention www.larimer.org/tobacco Tobacco Free Coalition of Weld County www.tfcweldcounty.com

SPECIALTY CARE Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St. #4102, FC 498-8346 www.totalvein.net SPINE & BRAIN CARE Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery 1313 Riverside Ave., FC 493-1292 www.brain-spine.com Spine Correction Center of the Rockies 2244 E. Harmony St., #110, FC 658-5115 www.spinecorrectioncenter.com

SPORTS MEDICINE Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. N, GR 710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV 707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com URGENT CARE Associates in Family Medicine CSU Urgent Care 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 150, FC 237-8200 Horsetooth Urgent Care 3519 Richmond Dr., FC 204-0300 Windsor Urgent Care 1683 Main St., WS 686-0124 www.afmnoco.com Banner Urgent Care 3617 S. College Ave., FC, 821-1500 2015 30th Ave., GR, 810-4155 2555 E. 13th St. #110, LV, 820-4264 www.bannerhealth.com Concentra Urgent Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC 221-5811 www.concentra.com

Family Medicine Center Walk-In Clinic 1025 Pennock Place, Ste., 121, FC 495-8980 www.uchealth.org MedExpress Urgent Care 110 Boardwalk Dr., FC 226-8535 www.medexpress.com NextCare Urgent Care 1011 39th Ave., GR 351-8181 https://nextcare.com/ Pediatric Urgent Care of Northern Colorado 4845 Weitzel St., Ste. 101, Timnath 494-2626 www.pucnc.com Skyline Urgent Care 2555 E. 13th St., Suite 110, LV 820-4264 www.bannerhealth.com Thompson River Pediatrics & Urgent Care 4880 Thompson Pkwy., Ste. 116, Johnstown 619-8139 www.thompsonriverpediatrics.com UCHealth Urgent Care 131 Stanley Ave., Ste. 202, EP 586-2343 2127 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 140, FC 297-6250 1900 16th St., GR 350-2454 3850 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 200, LV 624-5150 www.uchealth.org

VISION 20/20 Vision Center 3501 S. Shields St., FC 490-2020 www.2020visioncenter.com Adventure Dental, Vision, Orthodontics 3485 C West 10th St., GR, 353-4746 3525 Mountain Lion Dr., LV 829-1699 www.mydentalvisioncare.com Eye Center of Northern Colorado 1725 E. Prospect Rd., FC 3151 Precision Dr., FC 6125 Skypond Dr., LV 2555 13th St., Ste. 225, LV 1701 61st Ave., GR 221-2222 www.eyecenternoco.com

Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV 669-1107 www.kirkeyecenter.com

Lutheran Family Services 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 200, FC 266-1788, www.lfsrm.org

See Life Family Vision Source 2867 35th Ave., GR 346-1411 www.seelifevision.com

AFFORDABLE HOUSING CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow St.,FC 282-7522 www.carehousing.org

The Eyes Have It 102 W. Mountain Ave., FC 407-0665 http://theeyeshaveitfc.com Windsor Eye Care & Vision Center 515 Main St., WS 460-0154 www.windsoreye.com

WOMEN’S HEALTH - OB/GYN A Woman’s Healing Center, LLC 1006 Luke St., FC 419-1111 www.AWomansHealingCenter.com

Genesis Project of Northern Colorado 330-0346 www.homeforsinglemoms.org Greeley-Weld Housing Authority 903 6th St., GR 353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910 www.housingcatalyst.com

Banner OB/GYN & Midwife Services 1900 N. Boise Ave., Ste. 300, LV 820-2009 1647 E. 18th St., LV 820-6730 1800 15th St., #220, GR 810-1335 www.bannerhealth.com

Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 667-3232 www.lovelandhousing.org

UCHealth Women’s Care Clinic 1715 61st Ave., GR 336-1500 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., North Medical Office Bldg., Ste. 2200, LV 203-7153 www.uchealth.org

Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Dr., FC, 484-7498 242 Conifer St., FC, 494-9705 565 N. Cleveland Ave., LV, 663-4163 www.n2n.org

Neighborhood Services Office 281 N. College Ave., FC 224-6046 www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices

The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado 1107 S. Lemay Ave., FC 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. K, GR 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., North Medical Office Bldg., Ste. 150, LV 493-7442 www.fcwc.com

SERVICES

ADOPTION Adoption Dreams Come True 316 W. Mulberry, FC 493-2557 www.adoptiondreams.org Colorado Adoption Center 8010 S. County Road 5, Ste. 205, FC 493-8816 www.coloradoadoptioncenter.org

FAMILY SERVICES House of Neighborly Service-Life Center 1511 E. 11th St. #100, LV 667-4939 www.honservice.org The Matthews House Community Life Center @ Fullana 220 N. Grant Ave, FC, 449-5191 Community Life Center @ Genesis Project 400 S. Link Lane, FC, 449-5191 Youth & Family Center 415 Mason Ct. #1, FC, 472-0609 www.thematthewshouse.org

Partners Mentoring Youth EP, 577-9348 530 S. College Ave., Unit 1, FC, 4847123 710 11th Ave., GR, 378-6501 http://partnersmentoringyouth.org

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Promises for Children Weld County’s Early Childhood Council United Way of Weld County 814 9th St, GR 353-4300 www.unitedway-weld.org United Way of Larimer County 525 W. Oak St., Ste. 101 FC 407-7000 www.uwaylc.org Youth & Family Connections 2835 W. 10th Ave., GR 351-5460 www.youthandfamilyconnections.org

FOSTER CARE Larimer County Foster Care Program 200 W. Oak St., FC 498-6595 www.larimer.org/fostercare Lutheran Family Services 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 200, FC 266-1788, www.lfsrm.org

PARENTING SUPPORT Bright by Three FC, 495-7528 www.uchealth.org/services/community-health/bright-by-three Early Childhood Council of Larimer County 2850 McClelland Dr, Ste. 3400, FC 377-3388 www.ecclc.org Weld County Early Childhood Council United Way of Weld County 814 9th St, GR 353-4300 www.unitedway-weld.org

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BOOKS Ram’s Book Store 130 W. Laurel, FC 482-7917 www.ramsbookstore.com Old Firehouse Books 232 Walnut St., FC 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Clothes Mentor 4519 S. College Ave., FC 223-6636 www.clothesmentor.com/fort-collins Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys 111 N. College Ave., FC 224-2866 www.clothespony.com Once Upon a Child 4519 S. College Ave., FC 266-9999 www.onceuponachildfortcollins.com

GARDENING Bath Garden Center and Nursery 2000 E. Prospect, FC 484-5022 www.bathgardencenter.com Fort Collins Nursery 2121 E. Mulberry, FC 482-1984 www.fortcollinsnursery.com Gulley Greenhouse and Garden Center 6029 S. Shields St., FC 223-4769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com

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greeley district 6 news Kickoff Community Celebration

Greeley-Evans School District 6 is hosting its 6th Annual School Kickoff Community Celebration on Saturday, August 10 from 10am to 1pm at Island Grove Regional Park, 501 North 14th Avenue in Greeley.

Through sponsorships and donations, District 6 has raised enough money to give away more than 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies. Backpacks will be given out to District 6 students only, grades preschool through 12. Students must be present at the event to receive a backpack. Student names will be checked against registration lists. If students are not registered in District 6, registration must be completed at the event through the District 6 Registrar before a backpack will be given to the student.

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a backpack and can pick it up anytime during the event. There are different backpacks and supplies for elementary, and middle and high school students.

This year, a free brunch will be served to those who attend, while supplies last. Brunch service will begin at 10:30am and continue until supplies run out.

More than 70 community booths will be featured at the event, providing information, services, and entertainment for students and their families. The event also includes a petting zoo provided by FFA students from Greeley West High School, free face painting, balloons, carnival games, student entertainment and many fun activities for families to enjoy. Emergency vehicles from the Greeley police and fire departments, a Greeley-Evans Transit bus, and District 6 school bus will also be available for viewing and tours.

Banner Family Practice and Mountain Vista Orthopedics will be

on site to perform sports physicals for students. Families can get information about schools and District 6 programs, register their student for school, and complete a free and reduced lunch application on site.

More than 200 volunteers help make this event possible, performing a variety of tasks from stuffing backpacks to serving lunch and handing out backpacks.

Saturday, August 10, 2019 Island Grove Regional Park 501 N. 11th Avenue, Greeley, CO 10am-1pm • FREE Backpacks for D6 students only* (while supplies last) • FREE Lunch* • FREE Community Booths

*Lunch starts at 10:30am and will be served while supplies last. No pets allowed on the premises.

FREE TDAP IMMUNIZATION CLINICS FOR INCOMING 6TH GRADERS Tuesday, August 6:

• Heath Middle School: 8am-6pm • Franklin Middle School: 8am-5pm • Prairie Heights Middle School: 8am-12pm and 1pm-6pm Tuesday, August 13: • Brentwood Middle School: 4:30pm7:30pm

Parents/Guardians must be present to complete required consent forms.

Please bring the most current copy of the student’s immunization record.

Sixth grade students attending schools other than those listed are welcome to attend any of the clinics.

Greeley-Evans School District 6 in partnership with the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and Sunrise Community Health provide the clinics. Tdap (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis) vaccinations are required for entry into the 6th grade per Colorado State Immunization Law. Please take advantage of this free opportunity at the time of school registration if your child has not already received the Tdap immunization. Thank you for helping us keep children healthy and in school.

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poudre school district news Graduates share roses with significant supporters

A rose for a mother, whose unconditional love and support since birth got her now-grown baby boy to the stage. A rose for a father, whose daughter loves him deeply and unconditionally, despite the recent stains on their relationship.

Two roses for two grandmothers, who woke their granddaughter each day and made sure she got to school.

Such were the authentic and moving stories shared during Centennial High School’s 2019 commencement ceremony. In following tradition, graduates gave away two roses to people who helped them in their often difficult, winding and sometimes disjointed journeys to earn their high school diploma.

AT FORT COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, TRADITION AND INSPIRATION ABOUND Every single person gathered in Moby Arena to celebrate the Fort Collins High School’s class of 2019 was an inspiration. They are all to be appreciated. During a ceremony steeped in tradition, graduates took either a yellow or purple rose as they accepted their diplomas, the key to their next steps in life.

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FOSSIL RIDGE GRADUATES STEP FORWARD TO CHANGE THE WORLD “Once a SaberCat, always a SaberCat.” Though the Class of 2019 will no longer Grace the halls of Fossil Ridge High School, their collective footsteps, ideas and words have left a lasting impression for generations to come.

Respect, integrity, and kindness will get them through whatever comes next, and we know each student will go forth and change our community for the better.

POLARIS GRADUATES HIGHLIGHT ADVENTURE AND CONNECTIONS AS A KEY PART OF THEIR EXPERIENCE As Polaris Expeditionary Learning School graduates spoke of their time in high school, they told stories of adventures, deep learning, and meaningful friendships. These students spoke about learning the proper use of a comma from the same teacher who worked with them to become certified scuba divers before they set off to restore coral reefs in Florida. On every adventure trip, they watched the sun go down together; and at the graduation ceremony, they said they were watching the sun once again dip beneath the horizon on their high school journeys.

POUDRE COMMUNITY ACADEMY GRADUATES CELEBRATE THEIR DIPLOMAS AND RISING TO LIFE CHALLENGES When Poudre Community Academy Principal Troy Krotz spoke to the school’s graduating class, he spoke of the students’ triumph, grit and compassion.

“As you know, life is not easy, and accomplishments like this are worth fighting for,” he said. “Regardless of the reasons you came to PCA, I’m glad that we found one another.” he said. Every person deserves to graduate with a diploma—whether they’re 17 or 27, he told the crowd of beaming graduates, family members and friends.

POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES SHARE MESSAGES OF GRATITUDE DURING COMMENCEMENT In Poudre High School community fashion, the Impala graduates stopped during their commencement ceremony to take part in a “mass expression of gratitude,” sending texts to the family and friends who helped them get to this day. Four years ago, they walked through Poudre’s doors as brave 14and 15-year-olds who knew they would leave a mark. Leave a mark they have,

said PHS Principal Kathy Mackay, sharing a long and impressive list of ways the graduates helped others, broke glass ceilings, made their voices heard, and so much more.

POUDRE GLOBAL ACADEMY GRADUATES REFLECT ON THEIR JOURNEYS The class of 16 students rose from their seats and turned to face the applauding crowd of parents, grandparents, friends, and other family members.

“I have loved my school, and it has loved me back,” class Valedictorian Courtney Norris said with grace and heart.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY Going forward, Rocky Mountain Principal Dr. Craig Woodall told the 2019 graduating class that he wants them to be better than great.

“I want you to be good,” he said during the Saturday morning commencement ceremony. Lobos, he said, are just different—in the way they compete, support one another and hold themselves in the community. That is, after all, the Lobo Way. This class of graduates have suffered great loss but came together, amid it all.

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thompson school district news Coming This Fall! FREE Full-Day Kindergarten

Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently signed into law a bill that provides funding for full-day kindergarten programming for all students throughout the state.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? All kindergarten students will be able to attend a full-day program for free. Thompson School District will no longer charge a tuition fee for students to attend. Students will automatically qualify for a seat in full-day kindergarten at their home school.

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to register, please see the “Register for School” section on the home page of the TSD website, located at www. thompsonschools.org.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What if I only want my child to attend a half-day kindergarten program?

All students will automatically be enrolled in a full-day program. If you would prefer that your student attends a half-day kindergarten program instead of a full-day offering, please contact your school for more information.

Will Thompson School District provide transportation to full-day kindergarten students?

Yes. Full-day kindergarten students

will continue to qualify for busing in the district based on the already established transportation zones that have been set for each school. Mid-day bus service will not be available. To learn more, please contact the district’s Transportation department at 613-5186.

What if I have already pre-paid full-day kindergarten tuition for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year? Will I get a refund?

Yes, you will. The district will be issuing refund checks later this summer to all families who have already paid tuition amounts for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. Refunds will not be issued for the current 20182019 school year.

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J U LY 2 0 1 9 ONGOING TUESDAYS THROUGH JULY 30 Kids’ Summer Movie Club Earn prizes with your club card. Ages 2–16 free. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 10am and 2pm. 962-2120 www.rialtotheatercenter.org.

Noontime Notes Live small-scale music performances. Oak Street Plaza, FC. 11:30am–1pm. www.downtownfortcollins.com/event.

TUESDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 6 Fort Collins Outdoor Movies Bring chairs to see family-friendly movies such as Spider-Man, Night at the Museum, Home Alone, Grease and more. Old Town Square Stage, FC. Dusk. www.downtownfortcollins.com/news.

THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 1 Thursday Night Live Concert Series Bohemian Nights presents Colorado bands. No concert July 4. All ages. Old Town Square, FC. 7–9pm. www.bohemiannights.org.

FOURTH THURSDAYS Sensory Friendly Films For individuals with autism or other special needs, enjoy unique films in the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater. Ages 3-8. $4/child ($2/members). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 6–6:30pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

FIRST FRIDAYS First Friday Art Walk Galleries, museums and shops stay open late for new showcases, interactive displays and artist talks during this self-guided walking tour. Old Town, FC. 6–9pm. www.downtownfortcollins.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 9 & AUGUST 6 Promenade Kids Days Hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Ages Pre-K–14. Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Dr., LV. 11am–2pm. 461-1285, www.the promenadeshopsatcenterra.com/events.

MOST SATURDAYS Kids’ Nite Out Games, prizes, music, contest, swimming.

Ages 7–14. $12; +$5/dinner voucher.

Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St., LV. 7–10:30pm. 308-0439 www.kidsniteout.org/ld_loveland.shtml.

FRIDAYS, JULY 12, 19, 26 Loveland Movies in the Park Bring blankets, chairs and picnics for Incredibles 2, Apollo 11, and Spider-Man. No alcohol or glass. Weather permitting.

North Lake Park, 2750 N. Taft Ave., LV. Dusk (approximately 8:45pm). 962-2446 www.cityofloveland.org.

JULY 1 THROUGH AUGUST 2 Find Waldo Local Waldo is hiding in 25 Fort Collins businesses. Can you find him?

Old Town, FC. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

FRIDAYS, JULY 5 THROUGH 26 Movies on Main Film Series Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics for Mary Poppins Returns, Incredibles 2 and more. All ages. Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Dr., LV. Pre-show 7pm, Movie 9pm. 461-1285, www.the promenadeshopsatcenterra.com/events.

WEDNESDAYS, JULY 10, 17 Children’s Summer Series at The Lincoln Center Comedy, music, culture and fun including The Nacho Men Trio and Gamelan Tunas Mekar. Sunscreen and blankets highly recommended. All ages.

The Lincoln Center lawn, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. 10-11am. 221-6730 www.lctix.com/childrens-summer-series.

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MONDAYS, JULY 17, 22 AND AUGUST 19 Greeley Historic Preservation Walking Tours Hear about and see interesting sites with historical, cultural and architectural significance to Greeley. Locations vary, GR. 6:30pm. 350.9222 www.greeleygov.com/hp.

WEDNESDAYS, JULY 17, 31, AUGUST 14 Loveland History Fun for Families Open-house-style workshop to explore history with projects, scavenger hunts and maybe surprise visitors. Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 12–2 pm.

962-2410, www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

JULY 25 THROUGH 28 Fort Collins Fringe Festival Over 90 unconventional theatre performances including dance, poetry, improv, clowning, kids shows, live music, magic, multimedia, hypnotists, more. $5/button pass +$1–15/ show. Six downtown locations, FC. www.fringefestivalfortcollins.com.

JULY 26 AND 27 Loveland Loves BBQ , Bands & Brews BBQ , beer and live music including classic/contemporary rock, blues, motown, more. Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., LV. Friday 3–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm. www.lovelandlovesbbq.com.

JULY 29 THROUGH AUGUST 2 Girls Only Skateboard Event Visit northern Colorado’s best skateparks and learn skateboarding skills/safety.

Ages 8–17. $30 Launch Skatepark, 1007 N. College Ave. Unit B, FC. 9am–3pm. 4432420, www.launchskate.org/skatecamps.

THROUGH AUGUST 2 Kids Feeding Kids Summer Breakfast Program Free, healthy breakfasts and educational activities for families. All ages. FoCo Cafe, 225 Maple St., FC. 9–10:30am.

309- 368-1659 www.fococafe.org/summer-breakfast.

Loveland Library Summer Reading Program Celebrate space exploration and create your own story this summer with books, parties, games and prizes. All ages.

Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., LV. 962-2665 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org.

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THROUGH AUGUST 3 High Plains Library District Summer Reading Adventure “A Universe of Stories” focuses on space encouraging imagination and curiosity.

Check website for end of summer celebrations too! All ages. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us/sra.

WEDNESDAYS, THROUGH AUGUST 7 Lagoon Summer Concert Series Free weekly concerts from all genres– indie, country, pop, folk rock, reggae; plus local food trucks. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. All ages. CSU Lagoon, near Meridian Ave. and W. Plum St., FC. 658-8830, www.lagoonseries.com.

THURSDAYS, THROUGH AUGUST 8 Rialto Summer Concerts Free concerts including blues, folk, jazz, swing and more–plus kid activities, food trucks, beer garden and info booths. All ages. Civic Center, 500 E. Third St., LV. 962-2120., www.rialtotheatercenter.org.

THROUGH AUGUST 9 Clearview Library District’s Summer Reading Adventure Spaced-themed program with events, activities and prizes. All ages. WindsorSeverance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 686-5603, www.clearviewlibrary.org.

THROUGH AUGUST 16 Food Bank’s Child Summer Feeding Program Kids Café provides meals to children in need. Kids and teens 18 and under eat free.

Adults eat for $5. No application required.

Various FC and LV locations. Times vary. www.foodbanklarimer.org/kids-cafesummer.

THROUGH AUGUST 18 Poudre River Library District Summer Reading Challenge “A Universe of Stories” program includes STREAM activities and prizes to promote curiosity, imagination and creativity through reading. All ages. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC; Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC; Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 221-6740, www.PoudreLibraries.org/srp.

THROUGH AUGUST 26 FCMoD Digital Dome Shows Breathtaking shows on 35-foot dome screen such as: The Apollo Story; Dynamic Earth; Dream to Fly and more. $2–$4 plus general admission (Free/members). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. Alternating schedule. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

THROUGH AUGUST 31 Old Firehouse Books Summer Reading Program Earn free books, prizes and a pizza party. All ages. Registration required.

Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 484-7898, www.oldfirehousebooks.com/ summerprograms.

SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER Fort Collins Trolley Rides Three-mile round trip ride on historic Birney Car 21 between City Park and Howes Street along Mountain Avenue. $2/adult, $1/senior or child, free under 3.

City Park near tennis courts, 1500 W. Oak St., FC. Noon–5pm. www.fortcollinstrolley.org.

THROUGH THE SUMMER Kids Bowl Free Registered kids receive two free games each day of program during summer (times/end dates vary by location). Ages 5–15. Chipper’s Lanes, FC/GR; Sweetheart Bowling, LV; The Summit, WS. www. kidsbowlfree.com.

MONDAY, JULY 1 Council Tree Kid Zone: We Live on a Satellite Explore satellites with arts, crafts and science. Ages 6-9. Registration required. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 1pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 2 The Force is Strong with Trivia Trivia questions about all released Star Wars movies. Grades 6–12. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 2pm. 888-8617323, www.MyLibrary.us.

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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Fort Collins Parade (10am), live music from local bands and Symphony and food trucks (4:15pm), and fireworks (9:35pm weather permitting). Old Town/City Park, www.fcgov.com/july4th.

Greeley Run4Greeley 5K (7:15am), parade (9am), Greeley Stampede events such as concerts, rodeos, family shows, demolition derby, kids activities, midway games/rides, food vendors, beer garden and fireworks (9:30pm).

Island Grove Park, 501 N. 14th Ave., GR. www.greeleystampede.org.

Loveland Train rides (10am–5pm), vendor booths, mobile recreation trailer, kid zone, battle of bands competition (2–4pm), live music (5–7:30pm) and fireworks (9:17pm). North Lake Park, 2750 N. Taft Ave., LV. www. cityofloveland.org/July4th.

Timnath Local food trucks, kids’ activities, live music and a fireworks display.

Timnath Reservoir, 5824 E. CR 40, FC. 6-10pm. www.timnath.org.

Wellington Pancake breakfast (7–10am), parade (10am), family fun fest with vendor booths, food, inflatables, music (begins 10am), car show, (12:30–4:30pm), fireworks (dusk), Centennial Park. www.townofwellington.com.

Windsor Four-Legged Fun Run (8am), snack food vendors and fireworks display (9:10pm). Boardwalk Park, by Windsor Lake. 674-3500, www.windsorgov. com/550/July-4th-Activities.

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Universe of Artmando Find new ways to express yourself while acquiring exciting new art techniques with Greeley’s own Armando Silva.

Registration required. Grades 6–12.

Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Family Painting Event: Universe of Colors Pinot’s Palette artists guide families through a project. Registration required for each caregiver with child. All ages. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 10am.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Free 101st Army Concert Band Performance Colorado’s only Army band offers patriotic, jazz, pop, classical, rock and more. All ages. The Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. 7:30pm. 221-6730 www.lctix.com.

Cherry Pie Celebration Enjoy delicious cherry pie and ice cream, live music, vendor booths, children’s activities, historical displays, more. Peters Park and 5th Street, in front of Loveland Museum, LV. 5–8pm. 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Grow Your Forest with Sophia Gholz Children’s author to discuss her new book, The Boy Who Grew a Forest, plus decorating pots and seed planting. All ages. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 6pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

MONDAY, JULY 8 Write a Song with Bradley Weaver Write a song that’s out of this world.

All ages. Old Town Library Park, 201 Peterson St., FC. 10am. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 4 Independence Day Celebrations See sidebar for city events.

FRIDAY, JULY 5 Soft Landing Challenge Design and build an airbag system to safely land an egg dropped onto the floor.

All ages. Registration required. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 2pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

The Music of Violet Wild Performance on patio. Free admission to museum 6–9 pm. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 5–7pm. 221-4600, wwwglobalvillagemuseum.org.

Astronomy & Skygazing Family-friendly astronomy program and skygazing with telescopes provided.

Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, 10184 W. CR 32C, LV. 8:30–10:30pm. 416-2815 www.fcgov.com/register.

SATURDAY, JULY 6 All American Car Show The Northern Colorado Mustang Car Club presents 12th annual event with Loveland Parks & Recreation. Loveland Sports Park, 950 N. Boyd Lake Ave., LV. Registration 7:30–10am, Show 10am– 2pm. www.allamericancarshow.com.

Explore Outer Space: Comets & Meteorites Make comets out of dry ice, touch real meteorites and view the sun safely with solar telescopes. Registration required.

Grades K–5. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 1pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Harmony Kid Zone: Scrappies from Space Arts and crafts with reclaimed materials.

Ages 6–9. Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 1pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 9 Roving on the Moon Design, build and test a lunar rover prototype from common household materials. Registration required. Grades 6–12. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Big Moves Make Big Art Dress to get messy. Run, dance, throw and roll to make big, one of a kind art pieces with your family and community.

Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

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MARKETS Berthoud Local Farmers Market Fickel Park in downtown Berthoud Saturdays, 9am-1pm, June 22-Sept. 28 www.berthoudlocal.org/farmers-market/ Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland Sundays, 9am-1:30pm, June 23-Sept. 29 www.cityofloveland.org/farmersmarket Fort Collins Farmers Market 1001 E. Harmony Rd. in front of Ace Hardware (rain or shine) Sundays, 10am-2pm, May-mid-Nov. Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, June-Sept. www.fortcollinsfm.com Drake Road Farmers Market 802 W. Drake Rd., Fort Collins Saturdays, 10am-1pm, April 20-Sept. (weather permitting) www.drakeroadfarmersmarket.com Erie Farmers Market Briggs Street between Wells and Moffatt, Erie Thursdays, 5-8pm, May 18-Sept. 12 www.realfarmersmarketco.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Museum Adventures Art Class: Glowing Starry Night Re-create a collaged Van Gogh’s Starry Night with glow-in-the-dark paint. Ages 6–11. $25 ($20/members). Registration required. Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30am–2pm. 9622410, www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

Fly Me to the Moon: The Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Experience the eight days from July 16–24, 1969. Ages 6+. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 1pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

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Estes Valley Farmers Market Bond Park on E. Elkhorn Ave. Thursdays, 8am-1pm, June-Sept. www.facebook.com/ EstesValleyFarmersMarket Greeley Farmers’ Market The Depot, 902 7th Ave. Saturdays, 8am-12noon, May 18-Oct. 26 www.greeleygov.com/fm Johnstown Milliken Farmers Market Charlotte St. and Parish Ave., Johnstown Fridays, 4-8pm, June-Oct. www.johnstownmillikenchamber.com Larimer County Farmers Market 200 S. Oak St., Fort Collins Saturdays, 9am-1pm, May 19-Oct. 28 www.larimercountyfarmersmarket.org Windsor Farmers Market Boardwalk Park, 110 5th St., Windsor Saturdays, 9am-1pm, June 22-Sept. 28 https://windsorgov.com/803/Farmers-Market

STEM 1969: Technology that Made Apollo Possible Hands-on tech program about the beginnings of space technology. Ages 9+.

Registration required. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 3pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

DimeStories at the Forge Writers of all skill levels read their 3-minute prose stories to their peers. Ages 18+. The Forge Publick House, 255 Old Firehouse Alley, FC. 6:30pm sign-ups, 7pm readings. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 Junior Naturalists: From Source to Tap Learn where Fort Collins’ water comes from and its journey to home faucets.

Gateway Natural Area, 5216 Poudre Canyon Hwy, Bellvue. 9:30–11am.

416-2815, www.fcgov.com/register.

Oh the Senses You Can Sense Explore touch, smell, visual and auditory senses through sensory stations.

Registration required. Ages birth–Pre-K. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 9:30am. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

May the Force (of Static Electricity) Be With You Learn the secrets of static electricity and harness its force to move objects, generate lightning and more. Registration required.

Grades K–5. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Rock Garden Concert: Grant Farm (Benefit for The Matthews House) Enjoy great music and food in beautiful outdoor venue. All ages. $15 in advance, $18 at door, Kids 12 and under free. Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 E. Mulberry, FC. 5:30pm, 482-198 www.FortCollinsNursery.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 12 Tot Art Class: Mandalas Create a nature-based mandala (pattern of geometric shapes contained within a circle) using natural materials. Ages 3–6 with adult, $15 ($12/members). Registration required. Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30–11:30am.

962-2410, www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

The Murder of Archibald Grim Grab a costume and solve a murder in the library. Grades 6–12. Registration required. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. 3pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Rodarte Community Center 40th Anniversary Celebration Facility tours, refreshments, family activities, movie, more. Rodarte Community Center, 5-11pm. 350-9440 www.GreeleyRec.com.

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Poetry Reading with Joy Roulier Sawyer and Lisa Zimmerman Poet Joy Roulier Sawyer will read from her new collection of poems, Lifeguards. All ages. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 6pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

Campfire at the Cabin Hike an unpaved trail to the cabin for campfire stories and s’mores. Dress warmly and bring water. All ages. Coyote Ridge Natural Area, 7609 S CR 19 (Taft Hill Rd.), FC. 8–9:30pm. 416-2815 www.fcgov.com/register.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 Beginner Skateboard Lesson Learn skateboarding basics (foot placement, pushing, turning, stopping, safety and park etiquette). Ages 6–16. $30 Northside Skatepark, 112 E. Willow St., FC. 9–10:30am. 443-2420 www.launchskate.org/beginner-lessons.

Happy Birthday Mr. Meeker Community Celebration Mini tours of 1870 Meeker home, historical lawn games and refreshments.

All ages. Meeker Home Museum, 1324 9th Ave., GR. 10am–2pm. 350-9220 www.GreeleyMuseums.com.

French Affair: A brunch fundraiser for FoCo Cafe French-themed brunch with two reservation times. All ages. $25/adult, $12/ kid. FoCo Cafe, 225 Maple St., FC. 10– 11:30am or Noon–1:30pm. 309-368-1659, www.fococafe.org/a-french-affair-brunch.

SUNDAY, JULY 14 Classic Miniature Gardening Class Create your own miniature fantasy world.

All ages. $40. Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 E. Mulberry, FC. 11am–Noon. 482-1984 www.FortCollinsNursery.com.

MONDAY, JULY 15 Indiana Bones Explore constellations myths and legends.

All ages. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 10am. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Old Town Kid Zone: One Small Step Explore the Apollo 11 moon landing and walk. Ages 6–9. Registration required. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 1pm.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

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Thinking Games Hands-on scavenger hunt, world-building game, collages, more. Grades K–5.

Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave. GR. 1pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

TUESDAY, JULY 16 I am the Center of My Universe Use up-cycled and vintage thrift store finds to create costumes to tell a story about you. Registration required. Grades 6–12. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Panama and the Canal Zone OR The Panama’s Canal Newly Completed Third Set of Locks Two presentations from CSU Professor Emeritus Klaus Lorenz and Dan Gessler, vice president with Alden Labs. $5/person.

Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 5–7pm.

221-4600, wwwglobalvillagemuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Sparkling Water, Cool Trees Connect with nature: guided observations, drawing, painting and writing. Ages 9+.

Riverbend Ponds Natural Area, 705 Cairnes Dr., FC. 9–11am. 416-2815 www.fcgov.com/register.

Greeley Landscape Lecture: Turf Grass Hear best practices, problem-solving and more from CSU Extension specialist.

RSVP required. City Council Chambers, City Center South Building, 1001 11th Ave., GR. 6pm. 350-9210 www.greeleygov.com/LandscapeLectures.

THURSDAY, JULY 18 Museum Adventures Art Class: Garden Bugs Create quirky 3D creatures from beads, wires and clay. Ages 6–11. $25 ($20/ members). Registration required. Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30am–2pm. 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

A Solar System Journey Experience your neighborhood solar system using a variety of observation and interactivity tools. Registration required.

All ages. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Taste of Windsor Live music, food, beverages, exhibitors.

Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th St., WS. 4–8:30pm. www.windsorgov.com/calendar.

Family Night: Space Art All ages. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 7pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 19 Tot Art Class: Shark Week Multi-sensory shark bottles, ocean drums and shark necklaces. Ages 3–6 with adult. $15 ($12/members). Registration required.

Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30–11:30am. 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

Astronaut Training Learn about astronauts, outer space with astronaut food and obstacle course.

Registration required. Ages birth–Pre-K. Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR. 10:30am. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Council Tree Tween Zone: Cupcake Champion Five teams compete in two rounds to create the best cupcakes. Ages 10–13.

Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 2pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 NoCo Urban Homestead Tour Self-guided tour of six homesteads to learn sustainable processes like growing edibles, raising chickens, bees, more. $20 (children ages 12 and under free).

FC and LV. 8am–2pm. www.lovelandyouthgardeners.org/uht.

Read and Seed Hear Jody’s Beans and make a bean necklace.

Ages Pre-K–10. Old Town Farmers’ Market, 200 W. Oak St., FC. 10–11am. 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens.

Safe Solar Viewing FRCC astronomer Andy Caldwell shares solar telescopes. All ages. Library Park, Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 11am.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

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Family Night at the Library: Satellite Blast Off Explore amazing satellite inventions.

Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 7pm. 221-6740, www.

PoudreLibraries.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 26 Tot Art Class: 3D Picasso Faces Create silly mixed up faces inspired by artist Pablo Picasso using Model Magic. Ages 3–6 with adult. $15 ($12/members). Registration required. Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30–11:30am. 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

Poudre RiverFest Live music, food trucks, educational booths, beer. New Belgium Brewing 500 Linden St., FC. 4–8pm. www.poudreheritage.org/events.

Mother Earth Academy’s Summer Open House Learn about this inquiry-based micro school for grades K–5. Ages 5–11. The Mother Earth Academy, 1425 W. 29th St., LV. 11am–1pm. 203-4629, www.themother earthacademy.eventbrite.com.

Discover Sewing Learn basic sewing machine skills making your own pillow case. No experience necessary. Registration required. Grades 6–12. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR.2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

R.L. Maizes in conversation with Laura Pritchett Colorado author R.L. Maizes will discuss her new collection of short stories, We Love Anderson Cooper. All ages. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 6pm.

484-7898, www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

The Science of Science Fiction Science demonstrations and interactive discussion. All ages. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 1pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

An Evening with Christopher Ketcham Author will discuss his new book, This Land: How Cowboys, Capitalism, and Corruption are Ruining the American West. All ages. Hilton Fort Collins, 425 W. Prospect Rd. FC. 7pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 27 Beginner Skateboard Lesson Learn basics (foot placement, pushing, turning, stopping, safety, etiquette). Ages 6–16. $30 Northside Skatepark, 112 E. Willow St., FC. 9–10:30am. 443-2420, www.launchskate.org/beginner-lessons.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Museum Adventures Art Class: Graphed Abstracts Build drawing skills applying design and color to graph paper. Ages 6–11. $25 ($20/members). Registration required.

Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30am–2pm. 962-2410, www. lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

Natural History of the River by Bike Bike through two natural areas learning how the river corridor supports humans, wildlife and plants. Ages 9+. Lee Martinez Park, 600 N. Sherwood St., FC. 10–11:30am.

416-2815, www.fcgov.com/register.

Mother Earth Academy Parents’ Night Out Enjoy a night out while your child has fun. Ages 5–11. $22/child. The Mother Earth Academy, 1425 W. 29th St., LV. 5:30–8:30pm. 203-4629, www.themother earthacademy.eventbrite.com.

MONDAY, JULY 22 Salida Circus Interactive space-themed circus show. All ages. Library Park, Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 10am. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 23 Build Your Favorite Book Use the Roblox Studio to recreate your favorite setting from a book/movie and learn some coding basics. Registration required. Grades 6–12. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 2pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

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THURSDAY, JULY 25 A Universe of Senses Some messy outer space fun. Registration required. Ages birth–Pre-K. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 9:30am.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

History Brown Bag Series: Young Chautauquans Perform Greeley History Museum Community Room, 714 8th St, GR. Noon–1pm. 350-9222, www.greeleygov.com.

Dive-In Movie: Jaws Movies at the pool. Bring blankets/picnic (no alcohol/glass). Pool entry fee required Winona Pool, 1615 Fourth St. SE, LV. Dusk. 962-2446, www.cityofloveland.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 Museum Adventures Art Class: Antique and Contemporary Abstracts Make exciting abstracts with stencils and acrylics. No skills needed. Ages 6–11. $25 ($20/members). Registration required.

Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave. LV. 10:30am–2pm. 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

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time out The fine art of misdirection Negotiating with children

TONY PENNINGTON

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t is rare when a quote of fiction accurately sums up a life experience or philosophy. I recently experienced such a moment while reading Canadian novelist Miriam Toews’ The Flying Troutmans. In the story, Hattie, the protagonist, says, “Conversing with children is a fine art … An art form that demands large amounts of both honesty and misdirection.” While I trend toward honesty, my father and son are masters of misdirection.

My dad was not one to waste words. Rather than invest and explore an open dialogue when presented with questions, he would respond with, “Go ask your mother.” On one rare occasion, he was trapped and forced to engage with a crying 4 year-old.

My older brother had convinced me there was a monster under our bunk beds, and since he had the top bunk, he was safe. My imagination explored the many ways I was about to die. My brother explored the idea of his own room, loudly. It did not take long for the tears to overwhelm me and send me into my parents room.

Mom was in the shower and dad was perched on the bed with his briefcase open studying documents for a presentation in the morning, I assume.

“Dad! There is a monster under my bed,” I said between sobs.

Without hesitation or putting his paperwork down, my dad, became a storybook hero, but only for a moment.

“I know,” he responded easing my fears and anxiety. I never loved him more. Then he crushed me, completely.

“The monster works for me,” he continued. “If you made it this far, then he isn’t doing his job. Go back to your room and tell him he is fired. I am going monster shopping in the morning.”

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and if he had a family? What would happen to his family if he lost his job?

From the doorway, I struck a bargain with the monster. If he promised not to eat me, I would stay in my bed, and he could keep his job. I took his silence as a tacit agreement. I went back into my parents’ room, announced the conditions of the contract and never dealt with night terrors again.

Dad operated on a Houdini level of misdirection. I do not.

Like me, my son has had a few episodes with monsters. My first response was to mimic my father, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Instead, I tried reason. And all reason gave me was a bad back from sleeping on a twin bed with my son and a menagerie of stuffed animals. This would be only one of the many times reason has failed me as a parent. It seems misdirection skipped a generation,

because my son comes by it naturally.

Grayson’s drink of choice is chocolate milk. We have had to limit his intake for fear of mass shortages in northern Colorado. He knows there is a fixed amount allowed per day, but he is determined and always looking for a workaround. Which is how I came to find my child absent of clothes clutching a half-gallon jug of chocolate milk.

“Why are you naked?”

“Will you help me get some chocolate milk?”

“You’re naked!”

“So, are you going to help me or not?”

He stood there fearless of any impending repercussions. I became that 4-year-old walking to his room to confront a monster, but this time I was a 40 year-old man going to the cabinet for a cup, laughing.

Again, I had been misdirected.

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