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Fun Things To Do This Month!
It's happening in Northern Colorado! Visitors, residents and guests, here are a few fun things to do in
February...
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Valentine Stamp Camp ~ Loveland
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 February 4 & 8, 2012
Time: 2/4 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 2/8 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Loveland Museum/Gallery Sequel Building
Ages 8+ - Great for Families!
Since 1947, people from all over the world have been sending their Valentine’s cards to Loveland to be cancelled with a stamp that sends them greetings from the Sweetheart City. Join the Museum, United States Postal Service and the Chamber of Commerce as a new generation is introduced to this tradition! Learn about the program’s history and help stamp some of the 2012 Valentines. Both “camp” sessions are open to anyone over the age of 8. Make it a family outing! Both sessions are free, but have limited space. Please call the Museum to reserve your spot!
The Loveland Museum/Gallery will be an "Official Valentine Drop Site" for 2012!
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Loveland Museum/Gallery 75th Anniversary Celebration Event ~ Loveland
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 February 10, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Loveland Museum/Gallery
Sweetheart Town, USA
Learn more about why Loveland is dubbed the “Sweetheart City.” Meet the winners who designed and wrote the Official 2012 Loveland card, cachet, and verse. Also, get an autograph from Miss Loveland Valentine!
The first 75 guests will receive a special gift!
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Lannie Garrett The Chick Sings Frank: A Tribute to Sinatra ~ Loveland
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 February 24, 2012
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Rialto Theater
Cost: $40 reserved seating, $50 VIP
Website: Click here for Ticket Information!
Foothills Service League presents the 10th annual Foothills Night Out, a fundraising event benefitting Foothills Gateway, Inc. and the Namaqua Center. Lannie and her top-notch quintet, The Errand Boys of Rhythm, will travel on a journey through Sinatra’s life, loves, and one-of-a-kind career through story and song. The show features classics like That’s Life, Fly Me to the Moon and many more to narrate the story of Sinatra’s amazing life.
SPECIAL: Ticket purchase includes wine, beer & hors d’oeuvres starting at 6:30 pm. VIP tickets include a Lannie Garrett CD & premium seating. VIP tickets available only by calling 970-217-1054.
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Family Fun Night ~ Fort Collins
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 February 10, 2012
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Gardens on Spring Creek
Downtown: http://www.fcgov.com/gardens
Gather your family and join us the second Friday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for an evening of fun for all ages and stages. Each month we provide a garden or nature-based activity, guest speaker or family friendly entertainment. All ages welcome. No pre-registration required.
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Dancing with the Stars of Fort Collins ~ Fort Collins
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 February 11, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Sunset Event Center
Canyon Concert Ballet (CCB) proudly presents Dancing with the Stars of Fort Collins on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Sunset Event Center in downtown Fort Collins—doors open at 7pm and performance begins at 8pm. Enjoy an evening of fun as you see 10 couples take the dance floor with styles ranging from swing to tango to the Lindy hop. Ticket prices- $60 each for main floor seating and $50 for upper tier seating, available at the door or call 970.472.4156 prior to the event. Votes will be sold for $1, which will determine the winning couple. Votes can be purchased at the event, at CCB office or www.ccballet.org prior to the event. For more information or to buy a vote for your favorite couple please contact Canyon Concert Ballet at (970) 472-4156 or dance@ccballet.org.
Local stars include Susan Anderson, Tricia Diehl, Connie Hanrahan, Jeff McCubbin, Erin Mounsey, Pete Meyer, Laura Oswald, Amy Rosenberg, Carl Spina and Amanda Tate. Each star is matched with a local professional dancer. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Canyon Concert Ballet Company’s performances, including sets, props, costumes and new choreography for the Spring 2012 production of Sleeping Beauty and the 2012 Nutcracker performance.
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Winter Farmers' Markets ~ Fort Collins
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 February 11 & 25, 2012
Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Opera Galleria
WINTER MARKETPLACE * LOCAL FOOD & CRAFTWORK
Live Music, Activities for Kids & Good Cheer! Come enjoy more than 50 vendors each market, selling seasonal produce & fruit, meat & poultry, cheese, bread & pastry, cider, wine, honey, confections, hand-made crafts and MORE.
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First Friday-Night of Art ~ Greeley |
 January 6, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Greeley History Museum
Website: www.greeleydowntown.com/signature-events/first-friday
Downtown Greeley is thriving with local artistic talent, and this is a great opportunity to enjoy it! Stop by any of the participating art galleries and soak in the beauty of original, one of a kind art. Many participating galleries also offer unique gifts, including jewelry, pottery, greeting cards, candles, homemade soap, and more.
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Sweetheart Skate ~ Greeley
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 February 11, 2012
Time: 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Location: Greeley Ice Haus
An opportunity for couples to come and enjoy the Greeley Ice Haus, play games and win prizes from local businesses! Only $6 per couple - includes skate rental!
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Winter's Farmers Market ~ Greeley |
 February 4 & 18, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - Noon
Location: Atlas Church, 709 16th St
The vendors will have a great variety of products from fresh, local produce, natural meats, breads/pastries, coffee, honey, jams, salsas, hummus, sauces, and spreads, candies/sweets, breakfast burritos, local arts and crafts and more!
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Cupcake Wars ~ Windsor
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 February 7, 2012
Date/Time: 2/7/2012 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: 720 Third Street • Windsor, CO 80550
Children of all ages are invited to attend this afterschool cupcake-fest from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Participants will test their skills in the fine art of cupcake decorating and photos of the creations will be posted (anonymously) on the Library blog for public voting. The decorator with the most votes will be notified on Monday, February 13th and will receive a special prize! Please note that pre-registration is required for this event, with a maximum of 30 participants!
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Murder is Par for the Course ~ Windsor
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 January 24, 2012
Location: Windsor Community Playhouse
Website: Click here for ticket information!
Big shot, Holin Wunn, is murdered at the local celebrity golf tournament at Porous Pine Golf Club. Come and enjoy the dinner (evening shows) or dessert (matinees) and question the suspects. Come help us figure out Who, What, When, Where and Why!
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Business BEFORE Hours ~ Windsor
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 February 23, 2012
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Windsor Works Alliance
Website: Click here for more information!
Windsor Works Alliance has invited the Windsor Chamber to their facility for February's Business Before Hours. Please plan to attend to see what this great program at RE-4 School District is all about. Plus while you are learning about Works Alliance you can network with other Windsor Chamber Members.
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Anything Goes ~ Johnstown
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 January 12-March 11, 2012
Location: Candlelight Dinner Theatre
ALL ABOARD for Cole Porter's Tony Award-winning musical romp across the Atlantic. When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course of true love. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of musical theater's most memorable standards, including, "You're the Top," "Blow, Gabriel, Blow,"
"It's De-Lovely," "I Get a Kick Out of You," and "Anything Goes." You'll be tapping your toes to this tap dancers delight!
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2012 Annual Members Banquet for Chamber of Commerce ~ Johnstown
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 February 15, 2012
Location: Candlelight Dinner Playhouse
RSVP to Adna Romero (970) 624-3620 or Ame Warren (970) 576-4589
Cash Bar & Networking @ 6pm • Buffet Dinner @ 7pm • Entertainment @ 7:30pm • Awards Ceremony @ 8pm • Silent Auction Closes @ 8pm
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Dr. Seuss Storytime with Ms. Jill ~ Johnstown
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 February 27-28, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM
Library: High Plains Library District
It's Dr. Seuss' Birthday! Join us for stories, fun and Green Eggs and Ham!
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Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Families ~ Estes Park
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 February 11 & 25, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park
Cost: $10 (Snowshoes included for children 13 and younger)
Tickets: Please call 970-586-3262 or visit online at www.rmna.org and click on the seminars/calendar tab to purchase tickets.
Discover the serene beauty of RMNP in the wintertime on this four-hour snowshoe hike. This fun and educational program will lead you through snow-covered pine, spruce, and fir trees to learn how plants and animals survive wintertime using their unique adaptations and keen survival skills. Also, learn more about the properties of snow and how it can help the inhabitants of an area survive the long winter months.
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15th Annual Rails in the Rockies ~ Estes Park
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 February 18-19, 2011
Location: Estes Park Conference Center
Cost: $5 per person; children under 12 free with an adult
This premier model railroad show, which covers 16,000 square feet, includes 40 model train layouts in all gauges from G to Z. There are modeling and scenic clinics along with quality vendors. Families can enjoy interactive train layouts and hands-on running, LEGO layouts, and activities about trains.
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Women's History Month Art Exhibit Opening Reception ~ Estes Park
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 January 29, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery
Cost: Free
"Art and Soul" is an exhibit featuring women artists of America. The opening reception is from 1 to 3 pm on Feb. 26. The exhibit continues through April 1.
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