Feb 17 2025
In 1900, Loveland’s electric power system traces its origins to the turn of the 20th century, when Lee Kelim, a young man from Missouri who aimed to revolutionize the city’s energy infrastructure. After arriving in Loveland in 1890, Kelim purchased the Big Thompson Milling and Elevator Co. and expanded its capacity to generate electricity, selling …
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Feb 10 2025
Loveland is known as the Sweetheart City, and their annual Valentine program is officially underway. In January, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, Visit Loveland, and their partners revealed the details and arrangements for the 79th annual Valentine season. The festivities include the Valentine Re-Mailing Program, the Sweetheart Festival, exclusive offerings such as Valentine-themed wine, beer, …
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Feb 03 2025
Mark your calendars and prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable experience! The 2025 Wine & Chocolate Festival is coming to Estes Park on Saturday, Feb. 8, offering a day filled with indulgence, relaxation, and discovery. This premier 21+ event combines the rich flavors of fine wine, decadent chocolates, and local delights with live music, …
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Jan 27 2025
On January 28, the CSU Music Dept. and Lincoln Center feature the Aznavoorian Sisters. The sisters have toured France, Armenia, and Finland, performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, and presented countless programs in their hometown of Chicago including a major fundraiser for the Armenian earthquake in 1988. They gave a residency at the Seattle …
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Jan 13 2025
In December on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Veterans Honoring Veterans founder and Navy veteran Bart Batholomew honored a WWII & Navy veteran Don Barrett for his 100th Birthday at the Affinity Retirement Village in Fort Collins. Don rose to the rank of Lt. Commander as the Navy’s postmaster in Pennsacola, Florida. He also served in …
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Jan 06 2025
The annual ceremony honoring the memory and service of our veterans and first responders is a moving tribute that takes part in the National Wreaths Across America campaign. Many participating cemeteries in Northern Colorado have the annual ceremony displaying the $17 wreaths on veteran and first responder graves. Many volunteers will place the commemorative wreaths …
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Dec 23 2024
For more than a span of 30 years Maureen Walker has specialized in many areas of Senior Living options. She began her career as an Executive Director and Regional Director of Operations for a few different senior living companies. Over 6 years ago Walker joined, purchased, and is the owner of Assisted Living Locators NoCo …
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Dec 16 2024
Carol and Mike Maguire purchased their Home Instead business in March of 2006. Their home care agency has provided over 4 million hours of care to older adults in Northern Colorado during that time. They’ve also provided meaningful employment to over two thousand Care Professionals. Most importantly, they’ve been blessed to work with a dedicated …
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Dec 09 2024
Enjoy a winter wonderland and authentic German-style holiday market in Denver on Saturday, Dec. 14, without the hassles of driving and parking. The round-trip excursion from Fort Collins, Experience the Denver Christkindlmarket Tradition, has been organized by the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Participants can shop for unique, finely-crafted artisan gifts as well …
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Dec 02 2024
The annual Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony kicked off the holidays in Old Town Square on November 1 when the light display was illuminated for the first time this season. “The activation of the holiday lights is one of my favorite activities to be involved in every year,” says Parks Director Mike Calhoon. “The event is …
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Nov 25 2024
The City of Fort Collins Multicultural Business and Entrepreneur Center (MBEC) received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed specifically for the organization’s work in the Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development category that impacted 25,000-200,000 residents. MBEC makes it easy for entrepreneurs to …
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Nov 18 2024
Get ready for a new performance of Two Nutcracker Suites! The Colorado State University’s Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Rachel Waddell, teams with the Jazz Ensemble I, directed by Wil Swindler, and CSU Dance to present two Nutcracker Suites: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s and Duke Ellington’s version. This extraordinaire musical event combines the CSU Dance Dept. …
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