Northern Colorado Events for March 2018

Happy March! We can’t make any promises about how the weather will behave over the next month, but we can offer some suggestions to make your March more exciting and fun!

For the foodies

Great Plates of Downtown

$25 – March 1st-14th at Select Old Town Eateries

Enjoy $25 dinner specials at 25 restaurants in Old Town to help support the Food Bank for Larimer County! Restaurants also accept and often match donations to the Food Bank. It’s never been easier to give back to your local community!

Also, don’t miss the opening of The Union, the newest eatery in Old Town! Opening March 2018, the bar and soda fountain is sure to be a fun place for the entire family 🙂

For art, music and theater lovers

Grand Opening of “Colors of East Africa”

$2.50 – March 2nd, 6:00pm at the Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures

During the First Friday Art Walk (this Friday March 2nd!) make sure you stop by the Global Village Museum for the debut of “Colors of East Africa” and live African music! This exciting new exhibit will be around for the entire month so if you don’t make it to First Friday, there’s plenty of time to check it out.

Let It Be: A Beatles Musical

$33 – March 28th, 7:30pm at The Lincoln Center

This Beatles-inspired musical comes straight from Broadway and features an abridged version of the original show. If you can’t help but tap your toes and sing along when a Beatles song comes on… this is the event for you!

For Classical music lovers, the CSU Center for the Arts Griffin Concert Hall has quite a few concerts this month, a few of which are free!

Washington’s has re-opened as a concert venue in Old Town Fort Collins! With bands such as Blitzen Trapper (3/1), Shovels and Rope (3/10), The Oh Hellos (3/16) and the Tallest Man on Earth (4/20) this venue is bringing big names to our little town!

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

Runners, start your training!

The Animal House Annual “Run Fur Fun” – 10am on 3/3/18 at New Belgium Brewing

Sharin’ O’ The Green 5k & Fun Run – 8am on 3/17/18 at City Park (use code VISITFC for $5 off registration!)

Horsetooth Half Marathon – 8:30am on 4/15/18 at Hughes Stadium – remember to register early!

Fly Fishing Film Tour

$18 – March 3rd, 10:00am at The Lincoln Center

Calling anglers of all ages – these films are sure to get you excited for the upcoming season! Discounted tickets ($15) are available in advance at St. Peter’s Fly Shop.

For those seeking some family fun

Where’s Walnut Scavenger Hunt

FREE – March 1st – 30th at Select Walnut Street Vendors

Bring the family down to Old Town Fort Collins and start searching for Walnut the squirrel for your chance to win one of four $100 Downtown Gift Cards!

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Old Town Irish Party

FREE – March 17th in Old Town Fort Collins

It’s time to get in touch with your inner leprechaun! A Fort Collins favorite, the free parade is followed by live music and great food, and is sure to be a great time.

Lindy Hop FUNdamentals: Learn How to Swing Dance!

$12-$40 – Saturdays, beginning March 3rd, at 7pm

High Country Conservatory of Music and Dance

Let Fort Collins Swing Dance whisk you back into the days of Big Band and big fun at swing dance lessons. Time to put on your dancing shoes and learn something new!

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We hope you are able to get out and enjoy some of these exciting events! As always, please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions. Also, we would also love to hear of any upcoming events for April. You can send them to office@owensdds.com.

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Wishing you and your families a wonderful (almost) spring!

The Team at Owens DDS

 Happy Valentine’s Month from Tim Owens, DDS! 🙂

We know that Valentine’s Day is coming up this month, and with it, plenty of opportunities to tell the people in your life they’re loved. So with that in mind, we wanted to be sure we mentioned how much we love all of our fantastic patients, like you! And to help you have a memorable February with your loved ones, we’ve picked out a few events that seem like they’ll be a lot of fun.

An Elegant Night of Chocolate

Saturday, February 3rd, 7-9pm

The Learning House (802 W Drake)

Do you like eating chocolate? Silly question — of course you do! And the Learning House can help you out with that. Come participate in their first fundraiser of the year and sample chocolate and other delicious treats from a variety of local vendors. Eat chocolate, feel elegant, help a local organization: check, check, and check. Click here for more info, and we’ll see you there!

Ricotta Cheese Making

Saturday, February 10th, 10am-noon

Gardens on Spring Creek (2145 Centre Ave)

If one foodie event isn’t enough for the cuisine connoisseurs in your family, mark your calendar for this one, too! You’ll learn how to make your own ricotta cheese from scratch with just a few simple ingredients, and of course, you’ll get to try your creation once you’re finished. Interested in learning more? Click here to sign up, and get ready for a gouda time! …Okay, that was cheesy.

University Symphony Orchestra Concert

Wednesday, February 7th, 7:30-9:30pm

CSU Center for the Arts — Griffin Concert Hall

The CSU School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents its talented student musicians in a performance of Jean Sibelius’ first symphony. Come witness the symphonic beauty of a gorgeously orchestrated piece — and as an added bonus, the dramatic final round of the concerto competition! More information here.

Musical Zoo 2018: Mother Goose Tales

Sunday, February 11th, 2-4:30pm

Timberline Church

Here’s one for the kiddos! Middle-school, high-school, and professional actors and musicians will take turns bringing bedtime stories to life at this festival of sight and sound. There’s even a chance for little ones to get some hands-on experience playing musical instruments! And with a ticket price of only $2 per person, it’s sure to enchant your wallet, too. For more information, click here.

Fat Tuesday with Crescent City Connection

Tuesday, February 13th, 8-11pm

The Magic Rat (111 Chestnut St.)

Can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year? No problem! Crescent City Connection is bringing the party to you with a swingin’ selection of R&B, soul, and zydeco that’ll have you thinking you teleported to Louisiana. The concert is free to attend and is sure to get you in a festive mood! For more information, click here.

Winter Wizards Ball

Saturday, February 24th, 6-10pm

5628 McWhinney Blvd, Loveland

Fans of Harry Potter and sad that Halloween is still months away? Not to worry! We couldn’t resist adding this fun event for everyone interested in breaking out their wizarding apparel for a magical night. Proceeds benefit the Matthews House and Fort Collins Creator Hub; click here for more info.

**Bonus event!**

Winter Olympics 2018

Various Times
Your Television

Yes, yes, okay, we know this one’s not Fort Collins specific. But it’ll still be really fun to tune in and watch professional athletes tear up the slopes and do other winter sports things. So don’t forget to set that DVR for your favorite events!

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Are you part of an organization that’s planning something fun for March? We welcome submissions! Please e-mail us with information about your event, and we’ll try to find a place for it in our next issue.

Wishing you and your families a great month!

The Team at Owens DDS

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Happy New Office! …And Happy New Year, too. 🙂

We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating holiday season. Ours was spent busily preparing to unveil our new office, and we are so excited to share it with you at your next appointment! In case you haven’t yet had a chance to jot the new address down, here it is again:

3506 Lochwood Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80525

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Fort Collins for those 2018 New Year’s Resolutions:

If your resolution is to read more books…

Mark your calendars with these events! On Wednesday, January 10th, come hear author Bryn Greenwood talk about her new novel, All the Ugly and Beautiful Things, in what is sure to be “beautiful” evening of literary insight. Or, if true stories of wild drama in our own backyard are more your style, come listen to Ian Neligh discuss his new nonfiction work, Gold! Madness, Murder and Mayhem in the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, January 13th. Finally, on Friday, January 26th, first-time author Dorje Dolma will be visiting Fort Collins to talk about her memoir, Yak Girl, on her life in Nepal.

All events held at the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce at 225 S. Meldrum St. at 6-7pm on their respective dates

If your resolution is to try new food…

The monthly foodie walk in Old Town can’t be beat! Head downtown on Friday, January 19th, for a tour of the city’s eateries, samples of local specialties, and fun facts about food production. You won’t want to miss it!

Downtown Fort Collins on Friday, January 19th from 5-8pm

If your resolution is to find fun new ways to exercise…

The Polar Bear Run & Plunge can help you out with that! Come out to Horsetooth Reservoir on Saturday, January 20th, for a 5k and 1 mile walk/run, followed by an optional “plunge” into the water! Don’t worry; if you’d rather not freeze, you can hang out at the outdoor party instead for some more frosty fun. Click here for more information.

Horsetooth Reservoir on Saturday, January 20th from 9am-2pm

If your resolution is to immerse yourself in the arts…

Check out the Off the Hook Arts Winterfest! Spanning seven days and eight events, this year’s festival celebrates modern Hollywood’s origins in the gifts and talents of immigrants in the 1930s and ‘40s. Complete with concerts, film screenings, lectures, and even a big band swing dance, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest! For more information on events and ticket prices, click here.

Off the Hook Arts Presents: Winterfest 2018, Hollywood Escape! Various Locations, January 21-28

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Whatever your New Year’s Resolutions are, we wish you the best of luck in achieving them! Again, a very happy 2018 to you all and we can’t wait to see you in our new office soon!

Best,

The Team at Owens DDS

**Are you part of an organization that’s planning something fun for February? We want to know! Email us with information and we’ll find a place for it in our next newsletter.

Happy holidays to you and yours!

We hope this festive season finds you well and excited to welcome the new year. It may seem hard to believe that Christmas is only 25 days away, especially with this warm, dry weather we’ve been having. But don’t worry, we are here to help! We’ve found some local events that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

One last reminder, we will be moving our office over the holidays! We will close on December 22nd and re-open on January 8th at 3506 Lochwood Drive. Don’t worry, if you have a dental emergency over the holidays, we have you covered. We are so excited to welcome you to our new office, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Now, onto our local events for December 2017! Looking for fun holiday events to share with your family and friends this season? We’ve got you covered:

Garden of Lights: a Northern Colorado Holiday Tradition

At the Gardens on Spring Creek

Begins December 1st, 5-9pm

Come stroll through an enchanted forest as your favorite Fort Collins garden is transformed for the holiday season. Open every day from December 1st to January 7th, the garden offers special opportunities to visit with Santa and enjoy seasonal crafts on the weekends. Free to attend, but a $5 donation is suggested; click here for more info.

Jingle Bell Run

At the Ranch Events Complex, Loveland

December 3^rd, 8am-noon

Oh, what fun it is to raise funds for a great cause! The Arthritis Foundation hosts this annual run to bring awareness to research for a condition affecting millions of Americans. Bring your family and your friends, bundle up, and race to win the fight against arthritis! Walkers welcome, too. The cost to participate is $35 and all proceeds go to the Arthritis Foundation; register at http://JBR.org/NorthernColorado.

Holiday Freedom Market

At Wolverine Farm Bookstore/Bean Cycle Coffee, 144 N. College Ave.

December 9^th, 9am-3pm

Free for participating makers, the Holiday Freedom Market promises some great gifts for loved ones and friends, or even just treats for yourself! With everything from cookies and coffee, to crafts and home goods created by local artisans, you’re sure to enjoy spending a few hours here shopping for everyone on your list.

The Larimer Chorale: A Candlelight Christmas

At First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St.

December 15th and 16th, 7:30pm

Come join the talented vocalists of the Larimer Chorale (including Dr. Owens’ wife, Caroline) as they sing in the Christmas season! This annual event will feature stunning choral and contemporary vocal arrangements (accompanied by organ and brass), and audience members can even help sing some of their favorite carols. More details available here. Tim Owens, DDS is a proud sponsor of the Larimer Chorale.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

At the Lincoln Center

December 22nd, 2-4pm

If you aren’t watching A Charlie Brown Christmas, is it even December? Luckily for you, the classic film will be presented on the stage later this month. Get your tickets now and let the Peanuts gang warm your heart this season!

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the new year at the new office!

Sincerely,

The Team at Owens DDS

Are you part of an organization that’s planning something fun for January? We would love to know! Email us and we’ll find a place for it in our next newsletter.

Owens Dental Newsletter – November 2017

Fort Collins & Northern Colorado

We’re not sure, but we wanted to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving, anyway. It’s hard to believe we’re already cruising toward the end of the year — and that brings us to our first bit of news: we’re moving!

That’s right — we will be closing our Harmony Road location when we head out for Christmas break on December 22nd, and we will reopen on January 8, 2018, in our new location:

3506 Lochwood Drive!

Cue the balloons; we’re excited. Next month, we’ll tell you more about what you can expect in our new space, but until then, make sure you note our new office along with all of your upcoming appointments. If you’re curious about the new office, be sure to check out our Facebook page and Website for building updates.

Now, on to November happenings!

Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony: Old Town Fort Collins

Friday, November 3rd, 5:30-7pm

Come welcome the return of Fort Collins’ sparkling treetop lights, which will bedeck Old Town through Valentine’s Day. The holiday lighting celebration begins at 5:30 on the corner of College and Oak, with free hot chocolate and live jazz. After the illumination ceremony, stick around for the First Friday Gallery Walk which will take place from 6-9pm. Enjoy art and refreshments at the participating galleries and stores.

A Conversation with John Fielder: Colorado State University, Lory Student Center Theatre

Thursday, November 16th, 7-9pm

Join Colorado photographer John Fielder for a lively discussion when he visits CSU on November 16th. A seasoned documenter of both Colorado’s prized mountaintops and its best-kept secrets, as well as the recipient of multiple awards for his art, he is sure to treat the community to a wonderful evening! The event is free and open to the public; doors open at 6:30. You can find more information here.

The Fort Collins Foodie Walk: Old Town Fort Collins

Friday, November 17th, 5-8pm

Come broaden your palate and culinary knowledge right here in Old Town Fort Collins! This self-guided walking tour leads you to various old town restaurants and shops where you can experience new tastes and ideas. From unique spices and infused teas to artisan-crafted cheese and chocolate, this event will be sure to not disappoint.

Sing in the Holiday: Thompson Valley High School

Saturday, November 18th, 2pm

Come sign in the holiday season with the Silvertones and the Larimer Chorale Dickens Carolers! Bring your friends and family and come ready to join in as these talented voices sing carols and holiday favorites. Tickets are $5 and more information can be found on the Larimer Chorale’s site.

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Are you part of an organization that’s planning something fun for December? We welcome submissions! Please e-mail us with information about your event, and we’ll try to find a place for it in our next issue.

From all of us to all of you, we wish you a wonderful November and a very happy Thanksgiving!

🙂 The Team at Owens DDS

Thank you for showing your confidence in us through the referral of your friends & family!

Tim Owens, DDS

1514 E. Harmony Rd. Ste 4, Fort Collins, CO 80525 

info@owensdds.com | 970-377-2557 | www.OwensDDS.com

Newsletter – October 2017

Owens Dental, Fort Collins

Happy (almost) Halloween! We hope your fall is off to a great start, and that the month ahead brings you a scary good time! Not sure where to start? Check out the list below for some fun ideas to help welcome the new season.

Downtown Sessions Concert Series: Old Town Square

6pm, October 6th

Come enjoy one last outdoor concert before the warm weather disappears! Tonight’s show features Post Paradise, an indie/alternative rock band that accentuates each of its energetic performances with a laser light show. You won’t want to miss this, so grab the family and come listen to some great live music!

Taste in Timnath Fall Festival and 5K: The Town of Timnath

9:30am – 2pm, October 7th

“It’s beginning to look a lot like autumn…” (That’s how the song goes, right?) Especially in Timnath! Begin celebrating the new season with the Scarecrow 5K at 9am (register here), or join the fun afterward with pumpkin decorating, hay rides, a petting zoo, live music, delicious food, and more. See you there!

Colorado State Homecoming Weekend: CSU

October 13th-14

Whether or not you’re a proud CSU alum, the events of homecoming weekend are sure to bring a RAMbunctious good time to Fort Collins! Join current students and fellow alumni at the homecoming festival on the Oval and parade on October 13th. Then gather at the stadium on Saturday to cheer on the Rams as they take on the University of Nevada, Reno!

Halloween Enchanted Garden at the Gardens on Spring Creek

10am – 2pm, October 21st

Your kids can give their costumes a trial run at this Hallo-wonderful secret garden full of holiday delights! While there won’t be any candy at this celebration, the gardens staff will be serving up all kinds of fun activities for your little ones, and they hope to see you there!

Treatsylvania and Bow Wowvania: The Farm at Lee Martinez Park

October 27th-29th and October 28th

If you’re craving a Halloween celebration that’s a bit… sweeter, come to the Farm for trick-or-treating and hayrides the weekend of October 27th-29th. And, should Fido left out, bring your dogs in their Halloween best to Bow Wowvania at noon on the 28th, and let them trick-or-treat, too. Purchase tickets for either event at the Farm or at the Northside Aztlan Community Center, starting October 4th (for Treatsylvania) and October 5th (for Bow Wowvania).

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Are you part of an organization that’s planning something fun for November? We welcome submissions! Please e-mail us with information about your event, and we’ll try to find a place for it in our next issue.

Wishing you and your families a spookily fun October!

🙂 The Team at Owens DDS

Thank you for showing your confidence in us through the referral of your friends & family!

Owens Dental

1514 E. Harmony Rd. Ste 4, Fort Collins, CO 80525 

info@owensdds.com | 970-377-2557 | www.OwensDDS.com

Newsletter – September 2017

Owens Dental, Fort Collins

We hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend enjoying the extra day off! September has officially arrived, and it’s bringing more than pumpkin spice lattes back to the town of Fort Collins. See below for some of our favorite events to help you wrap up summer and welcome fall!

CSU Football vs. Abilene Christian: CSU Stadium

September 9, 1:30pm

Celebrate Colorado State’s second home game in their brand new stadium this upcoming Saturday! This game also marks the university’s annual Ag Day, in which the CSU players and fans honor their former Aggie mascot (prior to 1957) by donning orange uniforms and orange attire, respectively. So get in the spirit and join in the fun! For more information on how to purchase tickets, click here.

Grandparents Day: Fort Collins Senior Center

September 10, 9am – 12pm

You don’t have to be a grandparent or a grandchild to enjoy this celebration of Older Americans Month. Bring the whole family out for a petting zoo, a cereal buffet, a mini carnival, and plenty of fun and games! To purchase tickets, call (970) 221-6358, or stop by the Senior Center.

Fortoberfest: Old Town Square

September 16, 11am – 10pm

Join your Fort Collins neighbors for one more outdoor festival to celebrate the last few days of summer! Fortoberfest combines delicious food and drink, and an incredible live music lineup, to deliver an event you won’t want to miss. For more information, including a list of musicians, click here.

Open Streets

September 17, 10am – 3pm

To promote physical health, Open Streets closes the area of town between Overland Park and the University Center of the Arts to vehicular traffic for a day. Instead, the streets will be open to physically powered means of transportation, and healthy living vendors will be around to answer questions and promote fun activities! Be sure to stop by for a great time!

Awesome Toss ‘Em Cornhole Festival: Civic Center Park

September 23, 11am – 6pm

What better way to ring in the official start of fall than with a cornhole festival? Grab some friends and join your Fort Collins neighbors for an unforgettable tournament filled with live music, a costume contest, and more! For registration details and ticket prices, visit the festival website.

3rd Annual Tour de Corgi: Civic Center Park

September 30, 10am

Two words: costumed corgis. What more could you possibly ask for? Register your own furry friend and purchase an event t-shirt here, or come to observe the parade and visit the vendors. Either way, it’s sure to be a paw-sitively great event!

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Are you part of an organization that’s planning something fun for October? We welcome submissions! Please e-mail us with information about your event, and we’ll try to find a place for it in our next issue.

Wishing you and your families a wonderful September!

🙂 The Team at Owens DDS

Thank you for showing your confidence in us through the referral of your friends & family!

Owens Dental

1514 E. Harmony Rd. Ste 4, Fort Collins, CO 80525 

info@owensdds.com | 970-377-2557 | www.OwensDDS.com