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Loveland-area things to do for Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Children Dance to the tunes of South to Cedars Thursday, June 22, 2017, during the kick off to the Foote Lagoon Concert Sereies in downtown Loveland. From left are Madeline Klomhaus, 5, Caleb Waldron, 8, Elsa Chapman, 6, and Inara Chapman, 8.   (Photo by Jenny Sparks/Loveland Reporter-Herald)
Children Dance to the tunes of South to Cedars Thursday, June 22, 2017, during the kick off to the Foote Lagoon Concert Sereies in downtown Loveland. From left are Madeline Klomhaus, 5, Caleb Waldron, 8, Elsa Chapman, 6, and Inara Chapman, 8. (Photo by Jenny Sparks/Loveland Reporter-Herald)
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THURSDAY

Medicine Wheel Garden Celebration, 5:30-7:30 p.m., High Plains Environmental Center, 2698 Bluestem Willow Drive, Loveland. A celebration of Native American culture and unveiling of an ethnobotanical garden that showcases native plants utilized by Plains Indian tribes. Traditional song and dance will be shared by the Iron family of Fort Collins. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided. Free. Website: suburbitat.org.

Foote Lagoon Concert: Patty Larkin, 7 p.m., Foote Lagoon Amphitheater, 500 E. Third St., Loveland. Folk-urban pop music. A kids’ activity at 6:30 p.m. Website: rialtotheatercenter.org/upcoming-shows/summer-concerts..

Traveling Storyteller in the Park, 11 a.m., Benson Park Sculpture Garden, West 29th Street and Beech Drive, Loveland. Call 962-2665 or visit lovelandpubliclibrary.org.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Associated Veterans of Loveland, 305 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. Call 667-4722.

Genealogy Assistance, 1 p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. The Larimer County Genealogical Society offers one-on-one help for genealogy research every Thursday in the library’s genealogy area. Free. Call 962-2402.

Drop-In Dance, 7-9 p.m., Odd Fellows, 319 E. Fourth St., Loveland. $1. Call 667-4584.

Humpty Dumpty Storytime, 9 and 10 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages birth to 2 1/2 and caregivers. Free. Call 962-2587.

Library Play Group, 10 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Free. Call 962-2587.

Family Storytime, 4:15 p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages 2-8. Free. Call 962-2587.

Loveland Mountain Club Hike: Lion Lake No. 1, 13 miles. Contact Lynne at 344-5054 or lynne.niemeyer@gmail.com to sign up. Non-members welcome. Visit lovelandmountainclub.org.

Poetry Reading with Lori Nunnally, 6 p.m., Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., Fort Collins. Nunnally will read from her first published collection, “If Not Today, When?” Call 484-7898 or visit oldfirehousebook.com.

Little Theatre of the Rockies: “Angel Street” Opens, 7:30 p.m., Norton Theatre in Gray Hall, 1828 10th Ave., Greeley. A mystery of a homicidal maniac and the inspector that vows to catch him. Runs through July 19. $10-$22. Call 351-2200 or visit littletheatrerockies.com.

FRIDAY

Remember in Loveland Reunion, 6-10 p.m., Ellis Ranch Events Center, 2331 Ellis Ranch Lane, Loveland. The reunion was inspired by the Facebook Group Page – Remember In Loveland When. Bring your favorite old-time appetizer to share. Free admission. Refreshments will be available to purchase at the bar. Email the photos you want to share in a slide show to roxieandterry@gmail.com. Call Laura Alier at 290-6719.

“BioMechanical” Artist Talk, 6 p.m., Artworks Loveland, 310 N. Railroad Ave., Loveland. The exhibit by Artworks studio artists Joe Norman and gmark, combining sculpture, photography, and aerial dance. Exhibit runs through June 30. Website: artworksloveland.org.

Movies in the Park — “Back to the Future,” 8-10 p.m., Kroh Park, 5200 N. Garfield Ave., Loveland. Bring blankets, chairs and a picnic dinner. No alcohol or glass permitted. Free. Call 962-2446 or visit cityofloveland.org.

Cheap Date Movie Series: “Lady Bird,” 7:30 p.m., Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St., Loveland. $3. Call 962-2120 or visit rialtotheatercenter.org.

Traveling Storyteller in the Park, 11 a.m., Derby Hill Park, 2730 Courtney, Loveland. Call 962-2665 or visit lovelandpubliclibrary.org.

Art in Nature, 8-10 a.m., River’s Edge Natural Area, 960 W. First St., Loveland. Explorations of color, shape and 2D media will take place at two to three stops on the trail. For adults new to outdoor artistic endeavors and youths age 14 and older with a supervising/participating adult. Free. Registration is required at offero.cityofloveland.org. Call 962-2643.

Cruise Loveland, 5 p.m., Freddy’s, 155 W. 64th St., Loveland. Community encouraged to bring or view classic cars of all kinds at Cruise Loveland every Friday night, which rotates locations. Call Jim Baum at 203-4479, Andy Anderson at 402-2839 or Tom Holden at 461-1476.

Guided Meditation — Rest and Digest, noon-12:30 p.m., Lincoln Gallery, 429 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Bring a mat and join in for guided meditation, breathing and stretching among the art. $4 in advance to $5 at the door. To register, visit treeoflifeyoga.studio/class-costs. Call 663-2407.

“UFOs and Pilot Encounters” with Barry Roth, 7-9 p.m., New Thought Northern Colorado Center for Spiritual Living, 5628 McWhinney Blvd., Loveland. Society for Paranormal Research and Education talk by the Colorado MUFON education and public relations director. $5. Call 215-0706 or visit meetup.com/SPRE-society/events/250903871.

Bingo to Support Fort Collins Lions Club, 11:30 a.m., Bingo Planet, 281 29th St., Loveland. $8. Call 226-1482.

Mahjong Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Free. Call 962-2401.

Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages 2-3. No registration or fee required. Call 962-2587.

The Summit at Colorado Brewers Festival, 5-8 p.m., Washington Park, 321 Maple St., Fort Collins. Sixty-plus rare and small-batch beers. $75-$99. Call 484-6500 or visit downtownfortcollins.com.

Farm Camp Out, 6 p.m., The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, 600 N. Sherwood St., Fort Collins. Bring a tent and sleeping gear for a night of Farm fun in the pasture with hayrides, farm animals, singing around the “campfire,” and s’mores. $60 for four people; $5 for additional family members. Website: fcgov.com/thefarm.

Be the Match: Bone Marrow Donor Registry, 4-6 p.m., Banner Health, 4700 Lady Moon Drive, Fort Collins. Anyone between ages 18 and 44 is encouraged to sign up to learn more and to become part of the Be the Match registry. Call 821-4500 or email Leslie.Hillman@bannerhealth.com.

Center for Fine Art Photography Portfolio Showcase Volume 11 Reception, 5-8 p.m., Carnegie Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St., Fort Collins. Website: c4fap.org.

Friday Fest Concert: Gasoline Lollipops, 5-8 p.m., Ninth Street Plaza, 802 Ninth St., Greeley. Weldwerks Invitational kickoff. Website: greeleydowntown.com.

Greeley Stampede, Island Grove Regional Park, 600 N. 14th Ave., Greeley. With rodeos, Carnival Americana, kids activities, a parade and music. Dustin Lynch in concert, $30-$45. The Stampede Western Invitation Art Exhibit and Sale will be on display the Island Grove Events Center lobby, 425 N. 15th Ave. Free admission. Call 356-7787 or visit greeleystampede.org.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, 4-9 p.m., Bond Park in downtown Estes Park. With an arts and crafts fair, Scandinavian foods, a craft demonstration tent, silent auction and more. Free admission. Website: estesmidsummer.com.

SATURDAY

Loveland Garden Tour and Art Show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., gardens at The Springs at Mariana, Loveland. The benefit for Loveland Youth Gardeners will feature garden tours, sales of art for the garden and a silent auction of eclectic assortment of household items to enhance outdoor living spaces created by local and regional artists. $15 in advance or $18 the day of the tour. Children age 12 and under free. Tickets are available at lovelandyouthgardeners.org.

Car Show to Benefit Camp Corral for the Disabled Veterans, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Golden Corral, 1360 Sculptor Drive, Loveland. Vintage vehicles, classic trucks, hot rods and all things on wheels welcome. Registration at 8-11 a.m., $5. Funds go to the nonprofit that provides a week of fun for the children of wounded, ill, injured or fallen military families. With food, activities and a silent auction. Free admission for spectators. Website: campcorral.org.

Loveland Cemetery Talk, 2 p.m., Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, in the Foote Auditorium. Loveland Historical Society member Sharon Danhauer will present a program on the development of Loveland’s cemeteries. Afterward, participants can sign up for one or all five Cemetery Walking Tours planned June 24, July 14, July 26, Aug. 12 and Aug. 23. Tours are $5, and are limited to 15 participants. Call 962-2410.

Lake to Lake Triathlon, 6:30 a.m., south of Loveland High School at Owens Field, 920 W. 29th St., Loveland. Packet pickup begins at 5 a.m. Website: lovelandlaketolake.com.

Northern Colorado Women’s Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., First National Bank Exhibition Hall at The Ranch, 5280 Arena Circle., Loveland. The event will feature 100-plus vendors. Free. Website: http://bit.ly/2JY3iQf.

Into the Night Concert, 7-9:30 p.m., Riverview RV Park, 2444 River Rim Road, Loveland. Call 667-9910 or visit riverviewrv.com.

Loveland Mountain Club Hike: Camp Dick, 8 miles round-trip. Contact Kathy at langandesign@yahoo.com for meeting time and place. Non-members welcome. Visit lovelandmountainclub.org.

Hops and Harley, 11 a.m-6 p.m., Fickel Park, 700 Mountain Ave., Berthoud. The dog-friendly community event features live music by The Wendy Woo Band and South to Cedars, food trucks and activities for kids and dogs. Benefits Harley’s Dream, a nonprofit that educates the public about puppy mills and their connection to pet stores and online puppy retailers. Free admission. Website: hopsandharley.com.

NoCo Old-Fashioned Road Rally Scavenger Hunt, 3 p.m., Candlelight Dinner Theater, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown. Participants are sent out in teams, with a goal of navigating the course from start to finish while solving clues and completing challenges along the way, then arriving at the final destination first. $175 per car. Call 613-1455 or visit mybigdaycompany.com/road-rally.html.

Colorado Brewers Festival, noon-6 p.m., Washington Park, 321 Maple St., Fort Collins. With live music: The Seers at noon; The Great Salmon Famine, 1 p.m.; Sixty Minute Men, 2:15 p.m.; Colony Funk, 3:30 p.m.; Guerilla Fanfare, 4:45 p.m.; food, exhibitors and demonstrations. Free admission. Tasting samples $30 in advance, $40 at the gate. Call 484-6500 or visit downtownfortcollins.com.

Breakfast & Brews, 10 a.m.-noon, Union Bar and Soda Fountain, 250 Jefferson St., Fort Collins. Pairing festival beers with breakfast foods. $75-$125, available at http://bit.ly/2sstWsV. Call 484-6500 or visit downtownfortcollins.com.

Junior League of Fort Collins Terrace and Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., gardens in the Landings neighborhood in Southeast Fort Collins. $20 for general admission and $35 for VIP, which includes a food and beverage sample at each garden. Website: jlfortcollins.org/fund-development/junior-league-garden-tour.

Colorado Moto Market, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Indian Motorcycle of Fort Collins, 1800 SE Frontage Road, Fort Collins. With local vendors, a charity raffle and giveaways. Website: indianmotorcycleoffortcollins.com/–motomarket.

Bas Bleu Theatre Co. Readers’ Theatre: “Becky and Her Lung Transplant,” 2:30 p.m., Bas Bleu Theatre, 401 Pine St., Fort Collins. Dramatic comedy about a Hollywood screenwriter (Sylvia) whose career and finances imploding. She accepts a job to script a real life story of a woman from Ohio and soon finds out that nothing of the woman’s story is true. $12. Call 498-8949 or visit basbleu.org.

Sonic Social, 4-9 p.m., The Music District, 639 S. College Ave., Fort Collins. Retro dance party with DJ Jason Heller will feature live music by Weird gAL (Fort Collins’ own “Weird Al” Yankovic tribute band), Black Moon Howl (blues/psych) and Dagmar (San Francisco indie-pop), live record cutting with Meep Records, drop-in music lessons, electronic music-making with Kind Dub, walking tours of the Music District, a photo booth, cash bar, Rocky Mountain Sno Caps food truck and more. Free with an RSVP at http://bit.ly/2I4lHsG.

Be the Match: Bone Marrow Donor Registry, 8-11 a.m., Front Range Village, 2720 Council Tree Ave., Fort Collins. Anyone between ages 18 and 44 is encouraged to sign up to learn more and to become part of the Be the Match registry. Call 821-4500 or email Leslie.Hillman@bannerhealth.com.

Greeley Stampede, Island Grove Regional Park, 600 N. 14th Ave., Greeley. With rodeos, Carnival Americana, kids activities, a parade and music. Darius Rucker in concert, $30-$45. The Stampede Western Invitation Art Exhibit and Sale will be on display the Island Grove Events Center lobby, 425 N. 15th Ave. Free admission. Call 356-7787 or visit greeleystampede.org.

Greeley Garden Tour, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., various Greeley locations. The self-guided tour stops at several gardens, where tour volunteers and property owners will give visitors information on the plants and landscape. Benefits the Poudre Learning Center. Tickets $15 at bit.ly/GGT2018 or at the following locations: Flower’s for Three Greenhouse, 8275 County Road 54, Milliken; Eaton Grove, 35901 County Road 31, Eaton; Happy Life Nursery, 2000 37th St., Evans; Lolly’s Hallmark, 2030 35th Ave., Greeley; Pope Farms, 6501 W. 28th St., Greeley.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Bond Park in downtown Estes Park. With an arts and crafts fair, Scandinavian foods, a craft demonstration tent, silent auction and more. Free admission. Website: estesmidsummer.com.