Category: Larimer County Latest News

Gun Safety Awareness Campaign

The Larimer County District Attorney’s Office is partnering with local law enforcement partners, government agencies, and school districts to raise awareness about gun safety in Northern Colorado. Today, the coalition is rolling out a regional campaign that will provide education and resources to community members. The coalition has developed a webpage with tips for parents …

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Volunteers Needed to Preserve Horsetooth Mountain Open Space History

Historic Structures on Soderberg Ranch to Undergo Restoration HistoriCorps, a national 501(c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to engaging volunteers in the rehabilitation of historic structures on publicly accessible lands, in partnership with Larimer County Natural Resources, will restore the Soderberg Ranch at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space from Sept. 15 to Oct. 4, 2019. Horsetooth Mountain Open …

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Small Grants Available for Neighborhood, Community Projects

Applications are now being accepted for Larimer County Department of Natural Resources’ Small Grants for Community Partnering program for the 2020 grant cycle. Individual grant awards are available, for specific project requests only, up to $3,000 per project. Applications are limited to one application per applicant. Applications are accepted through an online form and are …

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Wings of Freedom Tour

By Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher This exceptional event was recently held at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland. History is kept very much alive by the Collings Foundation along with local organizations, individuals and others interested and who desired to be supportive. In the truest sense, military history was presented. In the overflowing crowd …

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Love A Senior Day

The first of this ‘special’ day for area Seniors was recently held at The Ranch in Loveland. The Love A Senior Day Company along with Gold Sponsors The Colorado Eagles and Windsor Raindance Properties teamed together to educate, equip and empower Seniors to better prepare them to make vital decisions about their lives and living …

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National Night Out August 2019

The 36th Annual National Night Out (NNO) for unincorporated Larimer County and the Towns of Wellington and Berthoud is set for Tuesday, August 6, 2019. NNO is a community-building campaign started by the National Association of Town Watch that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. …

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Larimer Senior Law Day

The Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado is proud to present the 15th annual Larimer County Senior Law Day to be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Registration begins at 8:00 am in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Senior Law Day brings together accomplished and …

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Veterans Memorial Gala Dinner

In May, over 250 veterans and spouses attended the annual veterans’ memorial gala dinner at the Marriott Hotel in Fort Collins hosted by Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado. President James Hagerman gave an introduction and presented several awards to several staff members. Four WWII veterans were recognized at the dinner along with many veterans of …

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

In May, Larimer County Office on Aging hosted the third bi-annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at The Ranch. Approximately 200 professionals attended the event to learn about issues and prevention. Program Manager Lynda Meyer gave an introduction followed by County Commissioner John Kefalas, who gave the 2019 proclamation. Keynote speaker Dr. Barry Jacobs, a …

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Fort Collins Farmers Market

Even chilly day, as it was a couple of Sundays ago, is a good day to visit the Fort Collins Farmers Market located at 1001 East Harmony Road. It’s the oldest farmers market co-operative in Colorado, Since 1984. Sunday markets are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This Farmers Market is a favorite. Visitors …

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Annual Caregiver Pampering Day

Pathways in Fort Collins hosted the annual Caregiver Pampering Day in April. Over 80 people attended this free annual event including the many invited family caregivers, professional therapists, and other volunteers to make this a happy occasion for the invited family caregivers. Special guest Jane Barton from Denver provided opening comments. Many sponsors and contributors …

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Fraud and Scams Forum for Seniors

Last month, the Larimer County Office on Aging hosted their annual Fraud and Scams Forum for Seniors at the Chilson Center in Loveland. A panel of speakers including Barbara Bennett with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Dolores Garza with the Fort Collins police Dept., Lori Metz with Larimer County Adult Protective Services, and Dave Sloat …

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