Category: Larimer County Latest News

Text to 9-1-1 Available in Larimer County

LETA911 is excited to announce the ability to send a text message to 9-1-1 as an integrated service in our already robust 9-1-1 network. The text to 9-1-1 service has been tested since Mid July and now is live for the public. During the testing, Fort Collins 9-1-1 received a live text to 9-1-1 call …

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Elder Care Network Hosts Senior Law Day!

The Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado hosted over 380 attendees and 40 sponsors/exhibitors at the annual Senior Law Day held in August at the Hilton Hotel in Fort Collins. Seventeen business personnel including attorneys and community volunteers participated on the annual planning committee. Rikke Liska and Kate Smith are attorneys and the co-chairs for …

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Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Hosts Annual Rocky Mountain Rock ‘n Roll Sing Along Festival

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse is featuring Sha Na Na, the Grammy® nominated music legends, who co-starred as “Johnny Casino and the Gamblers” in the film Grease and the Grammy® nominated music legends appearing before 400,000 people at The Woodstock Festival just before Jimi Hendrix. Joining the Ivy League greasers to help kick off the 1st Annual …

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Loveland WWII Veteran Selected For Annual Honor Flight

Each year, the Honor Flight Northern Colorado (HFNC), a non-profit organization, is dedicated to sending our Northern Colorado veterans to Washington, D.C. to celebrate their past military service. Veterans are greeted with a dinner celebration in Baltimore hosted by the national Honor Flight Network. The veterans visit the military memorials in Washington, D.C. on the …

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Loveland Oktoberfest Combines Traditional German Flair with Colorado Style Entertainment

Loveland’s signature Colorado style Oktoberfest is back for 2014 with a great new venue and high-profile entertainment lineup. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sat. Sept. 20 at Thunder Mountain Amphitheatre, Loveland Oktoberfest features nationally recognized and entertainment by the Flobots, Proverbial and The Epilogues alongside Colorado craft beer. The event kicks off with a …

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30/40 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Mannheim Steamroller presents the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group performs live at the Budweiser Events Center Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Mannheim Steamroller Christmas are $40, $52, $62 and are on sale now. Tickets are available for purchase at www.ComcastTIX.com, 877-544-8499 or at Budweiser Events Center Box …

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Fort Collins Senior Center Expansion Grand Opening

The City of Fort Collins Recreation Department celebrated the Senior Center’s $6.8 million dollar expansion on July 10. The Fort Collins Senior Center at 1200 Raintree Drive has been under construction since October 2013. The upgraded facility features increased health and wellness opportunities as well as a new auditorium and social space. Many sections of …

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Collinwood Remodeled Facility

Collinwood Assisted Living & Memory Care Community, a Bethesda Senior Living Community, is proud to announce their new remodeled facility including their new Memory Care Neighborhood facility. Collinwood provides an active environment, maximizes senior independence, and quality of life. Collinwood features several recently remodeled lodge-style buildings and recreation areas that provide opportunities for indoor and …

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Hernia Information

Each year, hernias can affect at least 5 million Americans, yet only about 700 thousand seek treatment, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Most people do not understand what a hernia is, what causes one, or the treatment options available. A hernia occurs when parts of an organ (usually the intestines) protrudes through …

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Mental Health Is a Major Problem

Several staggering statistics on mental health include one in four American adults will have mental illness in their life, 30% of Coloradans need mental health or substance abuse care, and a high suicide rate in Colorado with about 20 people committing suicide per 100,000 population. Additionally, 506 people committed suicide in Larimer County last year. …

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2014 Senior Law Day

Larimer County’s Tenth Annual Senior Law Day is an annual event presented on August 2nd from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, by the Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado. This event will assist seniors and their families with legal matters related to aging and planning. Attend educational workshops while socializing with other families, who are …

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Promise Keepers Comes Home To Colorado

Two Day Event In Loveland At Promisekeepers.org On Friday and Saturday, July 25-26, Promise Keepers Men’s Ministry offers a two day event at Budweiser Events Center. Promise Keepers is a catalytic event for men, challenging and equipping them to embrace their calling to lead their families, churches, and communities in Christian worship. Registration for Promise Keepers is …

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