Category: Larimer County Latest News

Food Preservation Workshops

• Basics of Preserving Food Safely: An overview of the basic methods of food preservation: canning, freezing and dehydration. Learn about equipment needed and best methods for particular foods. Tasting included. Free, Register. Wed Sept. 12, 2-3:30 pm, Loveland Public Library • Water Bath Canning: Learn how easy it is to safely can high acid …

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Mountain Extravaganza

Revamped and revved up, the Rist Canyon Mountain Festival will be packed with fun and entertainment like never before. The popular outdoor fair, with free admission and free parking, will be held 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, September 8, at 11835 Rist Canyon Road (opposite the main firehouse). “It’s going to be a family-fun …

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2018 Environmental Awards

The Board of Larimer County Commissioners, and the Environmental Science and Advisory Board honored three individuals/ organizations for their outstanding work with Environmental Stewardship in Larimer County at the 22nd annual Environmental Stewardship Awards. The award winners for 2018 are: 1. Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, a non-profit organization (Gary Miller, Lyndsay McFarland) comprised of Estes …

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Colonial Patriots March in Parade

A relative of the most famous author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), was one of 10 people who appeared as early American colonials in the recent July 4th Parade in Fort Collins. Neil Grigg, a long-time Fort Collins resident and Colorado State University civil engineering professor, appeared as Thomas Jefferson in the …

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Small Grants Available for Community Projects

Applications are now being accepted for Larimer County Dept. of Natural Resources’ Small Grants for Community Partnering program for the 2019 grant cycle. Individual grant awards are available up to $3,000 per project, limited to one application per applicant. This year, applications are through a new online form. Grant applications are due Thursday, Aug. 30, …

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WWII Veterans Reunion

That generation was impressively represented at the recent WWII Veterans Reunion held at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland which was exactly the right place for the reunion to be held. This because the airport allowed for an exciting and memorable take-off and landing of WWII vintage aircraft such as: B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 …

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Assisted Living Locators Local Franchise

Assisted Living Locators offers a no cost service for seniors and their families providing expert advice on short and long-term care options, including in-home care, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and retirement apartments. The franchise is owned by Eldercare Advisor Maureen Walker, a 30-yr. resident of Northern Colorado. “As the senior population grows”, many different …

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14th Annual Senior Law Day

Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado presents the 14th annual Larimer County Senior Law Day to assist seniors and their families with legal matters related to aging and planning. Attend educational workshops while socializing with other families who are facing similar challenges. Meet legal professionals in our community and receive valuable reference materials. Don’t miss …

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Senior Helpers Grand Opening

Senior Helpers Northern Colorado held their Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce grand opening, complete with a red ribbon cutting ceremony on May 29th, at the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce. Senior Helpers proudly serves all of Larimer and Weld Counties, including Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Wellington, Windsor, Estes Park and Longmont. Senior Helpers provides professional …

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Larimer County adopts fire restrictions on open fires and fireworks

As of noon today (July 3, 2018), restrictions on open fires for the unincorporated portions of Larimer County go into effect. These restrictions stay in effect until August 3, 2018. Also, in effect are restrictions on the use of fireworks, public firework displays and incendiary devices. This is not a fire ban. Restricted today: • …

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Senior Law Day on August 4

The Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado presents the 14th annual Larimer County Senior Law Day on Saturday, August 4 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Registration begins at 8:00 am. Co-chaired by Kate Spruiell of Ability Home Health Care and Irish Martin-Danhoff of FirstLight Homecare, the event is at Colorado State University’s Lory Student …

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Prevent Elder Abuse: Don’t Take the Bait!

It happens every day. The story begins with a phone call or email asking to send money to the I.R.S., or that there is a warrant from local law enforcement demanding payment to avoid immediate arrest. It also could be an email from the F.B.I. asking the recipient to click a link for more information. …

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