February Local Events Newsletter

 

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events roster, so you don’t have to!

For those seeking some family fun

The Planets 360 at the Dome

Otterbox Digital Dome Theater

February 7^th from 6-9pm

The Planets 360 – Modern version is a genuinely immersive experience, mixing mythology, music, and art to bring Holst’s Planets Suite very much up-to-date. NSC Creative have taken a much-loved classic and produced something exciting and fresh, that explores the planets in a new and engaging way.

 

Grand Opening of the Losel Doll House

Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures

*Free admission on February 7^th at 6-9pm*

The Museum has a collection of some 50 Losel Dolls, enduring emblems of Tibetan heritage after the takeover of Tibet by Communist China in 1959.

 

Winter Farmers Market

225 W Oak Street, 123 N College Ave

2/8/2020, 2/22/2020, 3/14/2020, 3/28/2020, 4/11/2020

9am-1pm

Check out the Winter Farmers Market in its 13th year of promoting and providing access to locally grown and made food, crafts, art and more. For specifics, please visit the Facebook Page

 

Yoga Storytime for Families

Old Town Library

February 9^th at 1pm

Families with children of all ages are invited to experience a kinesthetic-based story time. Yoga mats are provided or bring your own. Registration is required ahead of time and space is limited

 

Parent and Child Valentine Making Party

Fort Collins Museum of Art

February 9^th at 1pm

Create your own Handmade Valentines using recycled materials. All ages are welcome for this festive event. You will also be able to create Valentines for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness to gift with a meal token from the FoCo Café.

Music, Arts & Theater

 

University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Dvorak’s Symphony No. 5

CSU School of the Arts

February 5^th 7:30-9pm

Join the CSU Symphony Orchestra for a night of lively music as they explore Dvorak’s 5^th Symphony!

 

2020 Chinese Spring Musical Festival

CSU Center for the Arts

February 6^th and 7th 7pm-9pm

This is a musical celebration featuring performers from Hunan University. Shu Nian Gong Xi Fa Cai | Wishing you good fortune and health in the year of rat!

 

First Friday Art Walk

Old Town Fort Collins

February 7^th 6pm-9pm

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour that celebrates creativity, culture, and community. From fine to funky, the Art Walk showcases a spectrum of artistic styles to entertain and engage amateurs and art aficionado of all ages, interests and backgrounds.

 

Guitarist Jason Vieaux

Lincoln Center

February 11^th 7:30-9pm

Grammy winner Jason Vieaux is “among the elite of today’s classical guitarists” (Gramophone). Going beyond the classical, Vieaux has earned a reputation for putting his expressiveness and virtuosity at the service of a remarkably wide range of music.

Cabaret

CSU School of the Arts

February 13^th-15th 7:30-9pm

Cabaret is a powerful, dance-driven musical set in 1931 Berlin in the shadow of the Nazi rise to power. Cabaret originally opened in 1966 and ran for 1,165 performances, winning the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for best musical and eight Tony awards.

For those who love the Colorado active lifestyle

Edora Park Tortise and Hare 8k

Edora Park

Sun Feb 2 at 08:00 am

The Tortoise & Hare races are designed to bring runners of all abilities together. Everyone starts in waves based on their predicted finishing time so that all participants finish together. Click Here to register.

 

Know Before You Go Avalanche Awareness

REI

2/13/2020, 2/29/2020, 3/21/2020

Whether you ski, snowshoe, snowboard, or snowmobile, recognition of avalanche danger is an essential and potentially lifesaving skill. This class introduces and explains where and why avalanches occur and provide a basic approach to managing risk and accessing local avalanche reports.

 

Catch Me If You Can 5k & 10k

1020 E Lincoln Ave

February 15th at 9am- 1pm

For this race all the ladies get a head start (5k-3mins, 10k-5mins). So gentleman… Do you think you can catch up? To register for this race click here

 

Rocky Mountain Flycasters Annual Fundraising Fly Tying Expo

Fort Collins Senior Center

February 19^th 5:30-9pm

Calling all avid anglers! Two dozen professional and experienced tiers demonstrate their skills and share tips on tying and fishing their signature flies. Funds raised support conservation and education projects!

 

Fly Fishing Film Tour

The Lincoln Center

February 21^st at 7:30pm

The 14th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is hitting the road and headed to your backyard with a fresh catch of new films! Featuring exclusive shorts, we’ll tell the stories of everything from serial steelhead semantics, canyon conservation in Colorado and the audacious Aussies who explore their coastline.

 

Valentines and Foodie Events

Vintage Valentine’s Day Candlelight Tour at The 1879 Avery House

Block One on Linden Street

February 13th 7pm -8:30pm

Treat yourself (and your sweetie) to a candlelight Vintage Valentine’s day at the 1879 Avery House. Sip on hot chocolate while you step back in time to an earlier era via the historic artifacts, architecture and memorabilia from days gone by.

 

Valentines Dinner at the Mishawaka

Mishawaka Amphitheater

February 13-16th

The Mishawaka is taking reservations for very special fireside date nights on February 13 – 16. The dinner special will be available all night accompanied by the sounds of a special Valentine’s playlist.

 

The Summit at Block One

Block One on Linden Street

February 14th 6pm -9pm

This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with the latest and greatest brews coming out of the Fort Collins beer scene! For one night only, enjoy limited-release and specialty beers including barrel-aged creations and winter seasonals. Purchase tickets for this event here

 

Fort Collins Foodie Walk

Old Town Fort Collins

Febrary 21^st 5-8pm

The Fort Collins Foodie Walk is “a culinary tour of tasty proportions!” Come educate your taste buds during this monthly self-guided Old Town foodie tour featuring new and exciting taste experiences on the 3rd Friday of each month. It’s FREE and everyone is welcome!

 

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

Wishing you and your families a wonderful February!

The Team at Owens DDS

January Local Events Newsletter

 

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events roster, so you don’t have to!

For Art, Music, and Theatre Lovers

 

Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature

Denver Art Museum

Now through February 2^nd, 2020

The Denver Art Museum is home to the most comprehensive U.S. exhibition of Monet paintings in more than two decades. Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature features more than 120 paintings spanning Monet’s entire career and focuses on the celebrated French Impressionist artist’s enduring relationship with nature and his response to the varied and distinct places in which he worked. This incredible exhibit is ONLY coming to Denver before it goes to Europe so this opportunity is certainly worth the trek!

 

American in Paris

Lincoln Center

January 23^rd-25th

See online for showtimes and ticket prices

Come see the Tony Award Winning musical at the Lincoln Center! Featuring crowd favorite songs by Gershwin, the story follows the story of a World War II veteran in post-war Paris trying to make a name for himself as a painter as he rediscovers the power of love with amazing music and dance numbers!

 

CSU Virtuoso Series Concert featuring John McGuire

University Center for the Arts

January 27^th at 7:30 pm

Celebrating the release of his new album “Lines at Dusk,” faculty artist John McGuire is joined onstage by pianist Tim Burns to perform pieces from the album, as well as favorites from the horn repertoire. The recital concludes with Mozart’s Quintet for Piano and Winds, K. 452, of which Mozart said, “I myself consider it to be the best thing I have written in my life.”

 

The Lincoln Center presents Joshua Bell

The Lincoln Center

January 28^th at 7:30

With a career spanning over thirty years as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, conductor and director, Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era. Bell has recorded over 40 albums garnering Grammy®, Mercury®, Gramophone and ECHO Klassik awards. Fort Collins is excited to host this world-class virtuoso performance for one night only!

 

 

For the Foodies

 

FOCO Winter Farmers Market

225 West Oak Street

January 11^th and January 25th

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t go to the Farmers Market! Get out and browse local produce and edible creations from our local Northern Colorado Farmers and artisans.

 

The Dinner Detective

Hilton Fort Collins

January 18^th 6-9pm

The Dinner Detective, America’s Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show is playing exclusively at the Hilton Fort Collins! Join us and solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic four-course dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect! Tickets available online.

 

Spice and Plants and Herbs, Oh My!

The Spice and Tea Exchange

January 28^th at 6-8pm

Join The Spice and Tea Exchange for a fun night of learning and tasting with cookbook author Lisa Boesen!  You will learn simple techniques to enhance your food and sample primarily plant-based dishes. The evening includes a reception style tasting session of four courses, wine (non-alcohol options available), and plenty of time to learn how spices and herbs enhance dishes and take us on a virtual vacation around the world!

 

For the Bookworms

 

Shut up and Write!

Wolverine Farm

Every Wednesday at 7 pm

Join other local writers for an hour of quiet writing time followed by discussion and collaboration.

 

Book Signing with Joe Vallen

Old Firehouse Books

Saturday, January 18^th 1-2 pm

Old Firehouse Books is excited to welcome Denver-based author Joe Vallen to the store! He will be in the store on Saturday, January 18^th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm signing copies of his new book Unkillable Joe, and talking to fans.  This event is free and open to the public.

 

For Those Who Love That Active Colorado Lifestyle

 

Horsetooth Half Marathon Training  with Fort Collins Run Club

January 12^th at New Belgium

Join the Fort Collins Running Club for a group run as part of a structured training series to prepare for the Horsetooth Half Marathon. This is the first group run as part of a 15 week training program.

 

Women Who Explore Indoor Climbing at Ascent

Ascent Climbing Studio

January 24^th at 2-4

Women who explore is hosting 2 hours of climbing instruction and fun aimed at beginners, but good for more advanced climbers, too! Registration for the event in the link.

 

Polar Bear Run and Pluge

Horsetooth Reservoir

January 25^th starting at 9 am

Enjoy a beautiful run around the reservoir with views of the Fort Collins Foothills. After your run show how brave you are and take the dive into the icy water! Not feeling that hardcore? No worries! Grab some hot chocolate, a beer or a Horsetooth Hot Sauce Bloody Mary and join the spectators area to watch all the brave souls take the plunge.

 

For Those Seeking Some Family Fun

 

Yoga Storytime for Families

Old Town Library

January 12^th at 2pm

Families with children of all ages are invited to experience a kinesthetic-based story time. Yoga mats are provided or bring your own. Registration is required ahead of time and space is limited.

 

Skate the Pond at Foothills

The Pond at Foothills

Now until February 14th

Skate, Gather & Celebrate at The Pond this winter! Bring your skate (or rent a pair at The Skate Shack) and hit the ice on Northern Colorado’s largest outdoor rink. Admission prices and hours of operation on website.

 

Story Time with Patrick Jennings

Old Firehouse Books

January 18^th at 10:30-11:30 am

Old Firehouse Books is hosting a very special story time! Join us on Saturday, January 18th at 10:30am for story time with children’s author Patrick Jennings as he reads from his new book, Hissy Fitz. This event is free and open to the public.

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Are you a part of an organization that is planning something fun for February? Please email us, and we’ll find a place for your announcement in our next issue!

Wishing you and your families a safe and happy New Year!

— The Team at Owens Dental

December Local Events Newsletter

 

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events roster, so you don’t have to!

Tis the Season for Giving

 

Adopt-a-Family and Toy Drive! – Now through December 15

Give back this Holiday Season by helping those in need! We are partnering with Serve 6.8, a local Fort Collins non-profit, and hosting our own Adopt-a-family Christmas tree! Stop by the office to pick a child’s gift ornament, purchase the requested item and return the tag and your unwrapped gift to the office by December 15th! We are also collecting any new toys to be donated as well. For more information please visit serve68.org/adopt-a-family . Thank you for helping us give back to our community!

 

Colorado Gives Day – Tuesday, December 10

It’s the 10th anniversary of Colorado Gives Day! This annual statewide movement celebrates local nonprofits. Each donation given online on December 10th will be matched with the $1.5 Million Incentive Fund (made possible by community members and businesses). For more information, visit ColoradoGives.org.

For those seeking some family fun

Denver Christkindl Market  – Now until December 23rd

This annual event brings authentic German and European holiday traditions to Denver! Guests can find delicious cuisine, festive German drinks, handmade jewelry, toys, clothing, gifts and much more. Live entertainment is featured inside the festival tent every evening, and dancing is highly encouraged!

Old Town Square Skate Rink – Now until February 2nd

Enjoy winter seasonal family fun on the Old Town Square skate rink! Use traditional ice skates and skate regardless of the temperature! Open Friday through Sunday with extended holiday hours

 

Skate the Pond at Foothills – Now until January 5th

Skate, Gather & Celebrate at The Pond this winter! Bring your skates (or rent a pair) and hit the ice on Northern Colorado’s largest outdoor rink. Admission prices and hours of operation on website.

 

 

Holiday Lights around town

Celebrations of Nativities and Light – Now until February 22^nd

Global Village Museum is excited to showcase nativities from around the world in all different shapes, sizes, and mediums. This exhibit brings to life the interpretation of the creche from different cultures and will also feature different festivals of light from around the world.

 

Timnath Holiday Lighting Festival  – December 6th 5pm – 7pm

Join the Mayor of Timnath, accompanied by Santa Claus, will kick off the event by lighting up Main Street. The celebration will continue with carriage rides, ornament craft making, a delicious soup bar for dinner, holiday desserts, hot beverages and more.

 

Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch  – November 15 – December 29, Fridays – Sundays, 5pm – 9pm

Witness the magic of twinkling lights during the fourth annual Brewery Lights at the Anheuser-Busch Fort Collins Brewery!

 

Winter Lights at the Garden at Spring Creek – December 13th – December 29th , 5pm – 9pm

Join us for one of Northern Colorado’s best holiday traditions! Stroll through the whimsically decorated and twinkling Gardens lit with thousands of LED lights.

Donation based admission

 

Where to visit Santa Claus

Shops at the Foothills  – November 23^rd– December 24th

Also enjoy the giant decorated Christmas tree and ice skating on the East Lawn.

Santa’s Workshop in Old Town  – Wednesdays – Sundays from 12pm – 6pm

Santa Claus is coming to Old Town!  Children of all ages are invited to share their hopes and holiday wishes with Santa when they visit his workshop in Downtown Fort Collins.

Bath Garden Center  – Sunday 1^st, 8^th and 22nd 11am-4pm

Bath Garden Center will host Santa Claus every Sunday in December. For just $5 per family, you can visit Santa, meet his reindeer, take photos in the festive greenhouse, and shop Christmas trees.

 

Jessup Farm Winter Festival – Saturday December 7^th 2-5pm

Come enjoy Christmas on the Farm! Featuring free photos with Santa, a hot cocoa bar, ornament crafting and a Christmas Tree lighting!

For art, music and theater lovers

Canyon Concert Ballet Presents: The 38th Annual Nutcracker

December 6^th-8^th at the Lincoln Center (check online for showtimes and ticket prices)

Canyon Concert Ballet presents their 38th annual production of The Nutcracker ballet. With a dazzling score by Tchaikovsky performed by the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, this is a rare chance to see a classical ballet accompanied by a live, full orchestra in Fort Collins.

 

Parade of Lights Preview with CSU Marching Band – December 5^th 5:30-7 at Canvas Stadium

Kick off your holiday season as the CSU Marching Band lights up the night during the Parade of Lights preview in Fort Collins.

The Larimer Chorale: Candlelight Christmas Concert  – Friday, December 6th at  2pm and 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church

Join the Larimer Chorale and special guest artists for a unique “surround-sound” presentation of holiday pageantry and wonder, featuring glorious seasonal music and our signature candle-lighting vignette

 

First Friday Art Walk – December 6^th 6pm-9pm at Old Town Fort Collins

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour that celebrates creativity, culture, and community in Downtown Fort Collins 6 – 9 pm. From fine to funky, First Friday Art Walk showcases a spectrum of artistic styles to entertain and engage amateurs and art aficionado of all ages, interests and backgrounds.

 

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

Santa Catch 5k

December 7th at 8am in Windsor

Come race against Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves in this holiday 5k run. Kicking off the Windsor Wonderland Event, competitors have the chance to earn cash prizes and enjoy coffee and donuts following the race.

 

Sweaty Sweater 4 Mile Run/Walk

Saturday, December 7th 9am – Noon

Calling all Ugly Sweaters… We want to see your most hideous, outrageous, bulky and unforgettable UGLY sweater running the Sweaty Sweater Race. This is an event for everyone, whether you are walking with friends, running for an award or even prancing towards the finish line for beer or hot chocolate.

Winter Bike to Work Day

Wednesday, December 11th, 7am-9:30am

Join other cyclists and commuters on the 13^th annual winter Bike to Work Day! At least 50 free breakfast stations team up around Fort Collins to host the semiannual bike to work day. Visit the link above for a station map so you don’t miss your favorites, and have fun commuting!

**Don’t Forget**

Christmas 12/21 – 01/02: Just a heads up our office will be closed for the Christmas Holiday! Don’t worry, Dr. Owens will be in town in case of an emergency. If you or a family member experience a dental emergency please call our office and Dr. Owens cell phone number will be on our voicemail.

 

Wishing you and your families a wonderful Holiday Season!

• The Team at Owens Dental

 

P.S. Are you involved in an organization that’s planning something fun for December? Email us with the event details, and we’ll find a place for it in our next issue!

November Local Events Newsletter

 

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events roster, so you don’t have to!

 Can you believe it’s November already? Colder weather is here and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Just a heads up, we will be closed 11/27 – 11/29, and wow, we have so much to be thankful for – especially our amazing patients! Have a wonderful and safe holiday and enjoy reading about this month’s events below! 🙂

 

For those seeking some family fun

Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony

**FREE**  Friday, 11/1, 5:30-7pm

Join family and friends from the city of Fort Collins at the town’s annual lighting festival, and watch as Old Town glitters with the magic of the holiday season. Free to enjoy!

 

Santa’s Workshop in Old Town Square

**FREE** Opens November 27th!

Santa is coming to Old Town! Beginning November 27th, you can bring the family to visit his workshop from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM every Wednesday and Friday.

 

Estes Park Parade of Lights

**FREE** Friday, 11/29, 5:30pm

Come welcome in the holiday season at the Estes Park annual “Catch the Glow” event! Activities for the entire family start at noon, then stay for the parade featuring lighted floats and bands.

 

For art, music and theater lovers

November marks the start of the CSU concerts: these include senior recitals as well as ensemble and faculty performances. Be sure to check CSU’s website for the complete listing of performances!

 

First Friday Art Walk

November 1^st 6-9pm

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour that celebrates creativity, culture, and community in Downtown Fort Collins 6 – 9 pm. From fine to funky, First Friday Art Walk showcases a spectrum of artistic styles to entertain and engage amateurs and art aficionado of all ages, interests and backgrounds.

 

Warren Miller’s Timeless

November 1, 7:00pm, Lincoln Center

Come kick off the ski season with WME’s 2019 film, Timeless, and travel with new and veteran athletes as they explore renowned mountain locations across the globe. It’s more than a ski and snowboard film, it’s an annual tradition to set the ski season off right!

 

CSU Graduate Chamber Ensemble Recital

November 13, 7:30pm, University Center for the Arts

Members of the graduate program present works by the masters of the chamber music genre.

 

Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Presents: James and The Giant Peach

November 15-17, Lincoln Center

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy!

 

AEG Presents: Art Garfunkel

November 18th at the Lincoln Center

Come see Grammy winning songwriter and vocalist preform at the Lincoln Center!

 

 

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

 

Candlelight Yoga with Core Power

11/6/19 at 8pm at New Belgium Brewing

Join New Belgium for a Candlelight Yoga Session in their Brew House! Space is limited, $5 per class (cash only at the door). Proceeds benefiting Yoga Foster.

 

Yoga and Wine at Blendings

11/10/18 11am-1pm at Blendings Winery

1 hour yoga class followed by enjoying the amazing wine at Blendings at the Preserve in Fort Collins!! This gorgeous property is located on Bingham hill on the edge of Fort Collins and LaPorte!

 

Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run

11/28/18 at Oak Street Plaza in Old Town Fort Collins

Before enjoying your Thanksgiving feast, come run with fellow Fort Collins residents and help support local cancer survivors.

 

 

**Don’t let your 2019 benefits expire!**

Make sure to call us as soon as possible if you would like to get an appointment in November or December. Please note, we are already FULLY BOOKED for our afternoon and evening appointments through the end of the year, but we do have a waiting list. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Wishing you and your families a happy Thanksgiving month,

 

• The Team at Owens Dental ????

 

 

 

P.S. Are you involved in an organization that’s planning something fun for December? Email us with the event details, and we’ll find a place for it in our next issue!

October 2019 Local Events Newsletter

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events roster, so you don’t have to! Fort Collins is filling the month of October with lots of treats — and maybe one or two tricks. 🙂 Read on for some of our top picks this month, and enjoy the new fall season!

 

For art, music and theater lovers

First Friday Gallery Walk & Downtown Sessions Concert Series

October 4^th, 6-9pm, Old Town

**FREE**

Check out the work of local artists and artisans, who will be showcasing their masterpieces at various local businesses.

 

Take Me to the River Live! Celebrating the Music of New Orleans

October 12^th at 7:30pm at the Lincoln Center

Catch some of the most influential figures of modern New Orleans funk, R&B, soul and jazz, together on the same stage for one night of unforgettable music.

 

Fall Choral Showcase

October 17^th at 7:30pm at CSU Griffin Concert Hall

Join the Chamber Choir, the Concert Choir and the University Chorus for the annual showcase featuring a wide variety of music to inspire and enliven the soul.

 

Food for Thought: Fort Collins Book Fest!

October 18^th and 19^th in Downtown Fort Collins

This year’s festival is a literary feast for the foodie in all of us! The FREE, two-day event features local and national authors, food visionaries, chefs, and culinary experts. Take part in author book talks, panel discussions, cooking demos, author readings, writing workshops, and much more! Visit www.FoCoBookFest.org for the festival schedule.

 

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

 

2019 CSU Homecoming 5k

10/5/19 at 7:30am at CSU Campus

Come participate in the 38th annual CSU homecoming 5k! Both runners and walkers of all ages are welcome and children are invited to take part in the free Kids’ Fun Run led by Cam the Ram!

 

Long View Marathon & Half Marathon

10/5/19 at 7:30am at City Park, Fort Collins

Showcasing a unique city-to-city trail connection, the Long View Marathon and Half Marathon runs from Fort Collins to Loveland.

 

Blue Sky Marathon

10/19/19, 7am at Blue Sky Trailhead at Horsetooth Mountain Park

This marathon takes place on the trails between Horsetooth Mountain Park and the Devil’s Backbone Open Space, taking runners on a north-south tour of the easternmost hogbacks of Northern Colorado’s mighty Front Range.

 

For those seeking some family fun

CSU Homecoming Weekend

October 2-6 throughout Fort Collins

Once you’re a Ram, you’re a Ram for life! Whether you’re a current CSU student, or an alumnus/a from many years ago, join the “Ram”ily for the family-friendly parade and football game this weekend.

 

307 Wyoming Appreciation Weekend and First Friday Art Walk

October 4^th at Various Downtown Businesses

To celebrate our neighbors to the north, Downtown Fort Collins’ best restaurants, shops and retailers will be offering exclusive specials and discounts for visitors from Wyoming.

Family Fun & Fishing at Mishawaka

October 6^th, 2019 at 3:00pm at the Mishawaka

Join Rocky Mountain Flycasters members, families and friends in celebrating completion of the 2019 conservation field-work season with a picnic and fishing Sunday October 6th at The Mishawaka amphitheater in Poudre Canyon.

 

Fall Festival & Corn Maze at Harvest Farm

Through 10/27 at Harvest Farm

A corn maze, a hay bale pyramid, pumpkins, and of course, food and fun for everyone! A great seasonal event recurring throughout the month of October, so try to make it out for this!

 

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Just a friendly reminder: if you have dental insurance or HSA benefits remaining in the 2019 calendar year and would like to complete work before your benefits expire, please contact us as soon as possible! Insurance companies have been taking 4-6 weeks to get estimates back to us and our schedule is already filling up towards the end of the year. Feel free to reach out to our awesome insurance coordinator, Darcie, with any questions. She can be reached at insurance@owensdds.com or 970-377-2557.

 

Wishing you and your families a fun and cozy fall season,

 

The Team at Owens Dental

 

September 2019 Local Events Newsletter

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events roster, so you don’t have to. Back to school, back to fun! We hope you are able to welcome fall with some of these exciting local events.

Days to Celebrate and Remember in September

9/2/19 – Labor Day (our office will be closed)

9/5/19 – National Cheese Pizza day AND Be Late for Something Day – what a winning combo!

9/8/19 – Happy Grandparent’s Day!

9/11/19 – 911 Remembrance Day

9/21/19 – World Gratitude Day

9/28/19 – National Public Lands Day

For art, music and theater lovers

Wild and Scenic Film Festival

September 13^th, 6pm at Lory Student Center Theater

LCCC’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival features films that offer our audience a journey into some of the most beautiful places on earth, complemented by stories of inspiration, activism and finding solutions to restore our planet.

FORToberfest!

Saturday, September 15th, 1pm in Old Town Square **FREE**

A trip to Germany is as close as a drive downtown! Soak up some sunshine and enjoy great music and German-themed cuisine at this annual outdoor festival.

Music in the Museum **FREE**

September 17^th at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art

The series explores the cross-fertilization between music and the visual arts, with concerts in the galleries. Performances by CSU Music faculty and students are enriched with context provided by faculty from the Department of Art and the CSU School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Free, but registration is required.

CSU Virtuoso Series Concert: Amalgam Trio

September 18^th at CSU School of the Arts

The recently formed trio, led by faculty artist Shilo Stroman, explores unusual instrumentation. Additional guests augment the vibe trio as the musicians perform a variety of music, including original works by the group.

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

FORTITUDE 10K

September 2nd, 8am in Downtown Fort Collins

Join in Fort Collins’ latest Labor Day weekend tradition as you “go fort and conquer!” this fun 10k. Run, jog or walk your way through several of the city’s iconic locations, finishing at Canvas Stadium.

Black Squirrel Half Marathon

September 7th, 7am at Lory State Park

If you enjoy trail running, you’ll love this half marathon, which features 2,000 feet of vertical gain and decent and has fantastic views of Horsetooth Reservoir and the Rocky Mountains.

3 Hopeful Hearts Community 5k

September 8^th, 9am at City Park Fort Collins

Join 3Hopeful Hearts for our 7th Annual Community 5K and Super Hero Kids Fun Run! This year’s Kids Run is all about Super Heroes, and every child participant will receive a free cape to design themselves at the event.

Fort Collins Fitness Festival

September 21^st at the CSU Stadium

Designed for people of all fitness levels, this first annual event gives you the opportunity to be part of something BRAND NEW for the Northern Colorado fitness community!

Fall Equinox Half Marathon

September 22nd, 7am in the Poudre Canyon

Finish the summer strong with this half marathon! Enjoy the beauty and downhill course along Colorado’s only wild and scenic river.

For those seeking some family fun

GoodGuys 22^nd Colorado Nationals Car Show

September 6^th – 8^th at the Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, CO

Come see the 2,000+ Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru ’87. There will be events for the entire family including live music, a kids zone, swap meet and a few car races!

24^th Annual Doggie Olympics

September 15th, at Spring Canyon Park Shelter

Dogs of all ages, sizes, & abilities compete in 4 levels and across 14 events (25 Yard Dash, Land Retrieve, Toy Catch, Marathon Down, Obstacle Course, etc.) See www.doggieolympics.com for details & to register.

Elk Fest!

September 28 – 29 in Estes Park **FREE**

The free festival features bugling contests, elk exhibits, the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, elk seminars, elk-inspired arts and crafts, Native American music, dancing and storytelling, a children’s area with elk-themed activities, and a craft beer garden.

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Are you involved in an organization that’s planning something fun? Email us with the event details, and we’ll find a place for it in our next issue. We hope you enjoyed this month’s newsletter and we look forward to seeing you at some of these fun events!

Wishing you and your families a happy fall,

– The Team at Owens Dental

 

August 2019 Local Events Newsletter

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events roster, so you don’t have to!

Fun days to celebrate in August

• The second week of August is National Smile Week!
• August 1^st – National Mountain Climbing Day
• August 4^th –  National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
• August 9^th – Book Lover’s Day
• August 16^st – National Tell a Joke Day
• August 31^st –  Tour de Fat Fort Collins! 

For art, music and theater lovers

International Keyboard Oyssiad & Festival

7/29/19 -8/3/19 at the CSU Griffin Concert Hall

This is a five-day summer piano competition and festival featuring over a dozen guest artists and pianists in daily mini-recitals and five nights of riveting concerts by internationally renowned pianists, including Van Cliburn winners.

Art Walk August 2019 Featuring Emma Mannino *FREE*

6-9pm on 8/2/19 in Old Town Fort Collins

This month’s art walk features sketches by Emma Mannino at Trimble Court Artisans, live music in Old Town Square and two exhibits at the Museum of Art: the Michael Madrid photography exhibit features and “Our Planet” art compilation.

Bohemian Nights at New West Fest! *FREE*

8/9/19 -8/11/19 in Old Town Fort Collins

It’s almost here – the music event of the summer! Get ready for 3 days of awesome, free music in Old Town Fort Collins. This year’s lineup features headliners Bonnie Raitt, Tank and the Bangas, and Andrew Bird – you won’t want to miss it!

For the foodies

Fort Collins Peach Festival

8/17/19 9am to 5pm at Civic Center Park

Ready to have a “peachy” time? Come by the Fort Collins Peach Festival! There are fun foods and beverages to try as well as activities for the entire family. Tickets are $5 or free for anyone under the age of 15.

Preserving the Summer: Canning

8/13/19 at 6pm at the Ginger and Baker Teaching Kitchen

Join us in the Teaching Kitchen as we learn the ins-and-outs of pickling and preserving. At this class, we’re canning: Spicy Dilly Beans and
Ginger Peach Jan while learning canning safety guidelines and tips.

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

Yoga on the Terrace *FREE*

Tuesdays at 5pm at the The Elizabeth Hotel

Join The Elizabeth Hotel each Tuesday at 5 p.m. for Yoga on the Terrace! CorePower Yoga will be leading a FREE 60-minute class on the terrace at The Elizabeth Hotel in Old Town (weather permitting). Space is limited and spots are first come, first serve.

FoCo Fondo Fest

8/3/19 at New Belgium Brewing

The FoCo Fondo is a daring gravel cycling adventure! Choose family-friendly 12- or 25-mile routes and make those end-of-summer memories together. Or challenge yourself with the rolling 50-mile route or the ultimate Bite the Bullet 100-mile gravel fondo!

Also, here are some fun races coming up for those avid runners among us:

Rocky Mountain Half Marathon and 5k – 8/3/19 at 6am in Estes Park

Mountain Avenue Mile 2019 – 8/15/19 at Mountain Ave in Fort Collins

Fort Collins Peach Festival 5k – 8/17/19 at 8am at Civic Center Park

For those seeking some family fun

Winston Churchill History Comes Alive *FREE*

7pm on 8/9/19 at the Harmony Library

Come see Kevin Radaker, Professor of English at Anderson University, portray Sir Winston Churchill. Over the course of an hour, he will describe his tastes and hobbies, the trials and difficulties of World War II and the growing Soviet threat in Eastern Europe.

Fort Collins Comic Con

8/17/19 – 8/18/19 at Northside Aztlan Community Center

Calling all superheroes, wizards, Trekkies, Sith Lords, steampunks, Whovians, cosplayers, & other fandoms! Bring the entire family for two days of fun, fandom & excitement, all ages welcome!

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Are you involved in an organization that’s planning something fun for September? Email us with the event details, and we’ll find a place for it in our next issue. We hope you enjoyed this month’s newsletter and we look forward to seeing you at some of these fun events!

Wishing you and your families a wonderful rest of the summer,

The Team at Owens Dental

 

 

July 2019 Local Events Newsletter

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events roster, so you don’t have to!

**Please note: Our office will be closed for construction from 7/2/19 – 7/7/19 (we are finishing out another operatory, yay!). We will have doctors on call for emergencies during this time. We appreciate your understanding and have a fun and safe holiday!

Fun days to celebrate in July

• July 4^th – Independence Day!
• July 17^th – World Emoji Day
• July 21^st – National Ice Cream Day
• July 30^th – International Day of Friendship

 

July 4^th Celebrations!

Fort Collins 4th of July Community Celebration

Independence Day Parade at 10am on Mountain Ave

At the end of the parade, check out the Old Fashioned Fourth of July at the historical Avery House on Mountain Ave. 10am – 2pm

Live music at City park from 3-9pm, fireworks starting at 9:35pm

Firecracker 5k Run (See below for details)

 

For the foodies

Farm to Fork Fundraiser at Jessup Farms for Crossroads Safehouse – Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 6:00-10:00 p.m.

 Weekly Food Truck Rallies

City Park Food Truck Rally: Tuesdays 5-dusk

Fossil Creek Park Food Truck Rally: Thursdays 5:30pm – 9pm

Fort Collins Foodie Walk: Every 3^rd Friday 5- 8pm

Weekly Farmers’ Markets

Drake Road Farmers’ Market. Saturdays 10am-1pm at 802 W. Drake Rd. Fort Collins

Larimer County Farmers’ Market. Saturdays 8am-noon at 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins

 

For art, music and theater lovers

We’ve compiled some of the recurring FREE summer concerts — don’t miss the chance to enjoy live music in the summer sunshine!

Noontime Notes: Tuesdays at noon at Oak Street Plaza

Lagoon Summer Concert Series: Wednesday evenings at the CSU Lagoon

Free Music: Wednesday evenings at Odell Brewing

Bohemian Nights Thursday Night Live: Thursday evenings in Old Town Square

Live at Lunch: Thursday at 11:30 at Front Range Village

Live on the Lanes: Thursday nights 9pm – 11pm at Chipper’s Lanes

Fat Tire Friday Live: Friday evenings at New Belgium Brewing

Downtown Sessions: First Friday of Each Month in Old Town Square

Foothills Mall Summer Concert Series: Sunday evenings at the Foothills Mall

 

For those who love that active Colorado lifestyle

The Human Race

Saturday July 27^th in Old Town Fort Collins

In this unique Man vs Machine challenge, runners toe the line with historic Trolley Car 21,
racing through the course to see who is faster!

Never Summer 100K

July 26th, 5:30am at State Forest State Park, Gould, CO

Take a trip into the mountains for an unforgettable racing experience in this grueling 100k (yes, you read that right). 64.2 Miles with 13,000ft of elevation gain… hats off to you, competitors!

Firecracker 5k

July 4^th, 8am-12pm at City Park

It’s time to break out your best stars & stripes apparel as you come celebrate the 4^th with a fun 5k race. Starting at beautiful City Park, this is sure to be a fun event for the entire family!

 

For those seeking some family fun

Outdoor Movie Nights

**FREE** Recurring weekly in Old Town Square

Enjoy a free movie night out on the square watching some cherished family favorites!

Animal Afternoon

**FREE** Old Town Library, first Sunday of each month at 3pm

Join Larimer Animal People Partnership volunteers and their special story-loving critters. Enjoy good books and the opportunity to read to friendly animals. For children in grades K-5.

Lego, the adventures of Clutch Powers

**FREE** July 11^th, Council Tree Library at 7pm

Relax with a bag of popcorn and enjoy an animated space adventure movie with the whole family! Join Clutch Powers and his team as they explore the LEGO universe and go on daring adventures.

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Are you involved in an organization that’s planning something fun for August? Email us with the event details, and we’ll find a place for it in our next issue! We hope you enjoyed this month’s newsletter and we look forward to seeing you at some of these fun events!

Wishing you and your families a wonderful summer,

• The Team at Owens Dental

 

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events, so you don’t have to! Fun days to celebrate in June June 3 – National Doughnut (Donut) Day June 16 – Father’s Day June 21 – Summer Solstice June 24 – Take your dog to work day For those seeking some family fun Old Town Car Show June 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. View hundreds of hot rods, custom cars, vintage motorcycles, muscle cars, antique cars and classic trucks. The show is family-friendly and free for spectators. Summer Splash June 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Old Town Square, Fort Collins Make a splash and enjoy the sunshine at the 4th Annual Summer Splash in Old Town Square. Free and fun for the whole family, this event features toys on the splash pad, face-painters, oversized coloring books and more! Big Splash at the Waterworks June 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 2005 N. Overland Trail, Fort Collins Take a journey into the past and discover how Fort Collins’ first water treatment facility began delivering our most precious resource to an eager town in 1883. Wildflower Hike June 15, 8-11 a.m. Red Mountain Open Space Join Larimer County naturalist, Janet Sitas, for a wildflower hike at Red Mountain Open Space. Learn what’s in bloom and other fun facts about Colorado native wildflowers. For those who enjoy that active Colorado lifestyle Fire Hydrant 5k June 1, 7-11:30 a.m. 3501 E. 71st St., Loveland Help homeless pets in need at Larimer Humane Society’s annual Fire Hydrant 5K & Paws on the Promenade Expo. This fun, family-friendly event is the biggest canine party of the year, complete with a dog-friendly 5K walk/run, a pet expo featuring more than 70 vendors, dog contests and demonstrations, and a new Kid’s Zone! 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Silent Auction, Hosted by the Loveland Lions Club June 6, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Olde Course in Loveland *Patient sponsored event!* Tee up for a great cause and having a swingin’ time playing golf for charity! For details, call 970-290-5489. Father’s Day 5K June 16, 5:30-11 a.m. 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins The 23rd Annual Father’s Day 5k is a favorite local race of the summer! Come out and celebrate all the Dads in your life with a family-friendly 5K followed by a post-race party filled with food and live music! Fort Collins Bike to Work Day June 26, 6:30-9:30 a.m. All of Fort Collins! Bikes, fun and free food? Join us for the Fort Collins Bike to Work Day! Ride to work and enjoy free food and giveaways from any of the 50 sponsored breakfast stations. For the Foodies (& those who love to grow food too!) Taste of Fort Collins June 7-9 Washington Park, Fort Collins A three day family-friendly food and music festival perfect for your active lifestyle. Foodie Walk June 21, 5-8 p.m. Various restaurants in Old Town Fort Collins Educate your taste buds on this monthly, self-guided Old Town foodie tour of 12 culinary shops. Occurs on the third Friday of each month, is FREE and everyone is welcome! Colorado Brewers’ Festival June 28-29 Canvas Stadium Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Colorado Brewers’ Festival with 100+ beers, 50+ Colorado breweries, live music and entertainment, artisan exhibitors and food options. FoCo Food Truck Rally Every Tuesday through Sept. 24, 5:30pm to dusk Fort Collins’ City Park Enjoy live music, vendors and delicious and unique eats from your favorite food trucks! For art, music and theater lovers Downtown Sessions Concert Series June 7, 6-9 p.m. Old Town Square, Fort Collins A Friday evening concert series on the Old Town Square Stage that features a diverse line-up of small-medium sized Colorado musical acts. June kicks off with the Great Salmon Famine and Guerrilla Fanfare. Join your neighbors for a great night of live music and dancing! First Friday Art Walk June 7, 6-9 p.m. Downtown Fort Collins A monthly self-guided walking tour that celebrates creativity, culture, and community in Downtown Fort Collins. From fine to funky, First Friday Art Walk showcases a spectrum of artistic styles to entertain and engage amateurs and art aficionado of all ages, interests and backgrounds. Lagoon Concert Series June 19, 6-8:30 p.m. Colorado State University If you’re craving live music and the best mobile eats from around town, come hang out by the CSU lagoon for local bands and food trucks galore! Owens Dental News The Owens Dental team is proud to announce that we recently joined ClimateWise. A program of Fort Collins Utilities, ClimateWise helps businesses reduce their environmental impact through energy and water conservation, waste reduction, alternative transportation and social responsibility. You may already know, but we are a paperless office! We use digital Xrays, 3D images and almost all paperwork is done electronically. We also recycle, bike to work and use energy-efficient LED lighting. Now we’ll be partnering with this Fort Collins Utilities program to find even more ways to reduce our use! *** Are you or someone you know planning something fun for July? We always welcome submissions. Wishing you and your families a wonderful spring! – The Team at Owens Dental

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April 2019 Local Events Newsletter

Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events roster, so you don’t have to!

Fun days to Celebrate in April

April 1^st – April Fools’ Day

April 7^th is World Health Day AND International Pillow Fight Day!

April 12^th is Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

April 21^st – Happy Easter!

April 22^nd – Earth Day! Don’t miss Fort Collins’ Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20^th

 

For the foodies

The Spring Fling, Presented by The Growing Project

April 2^nd, 2019 at Odell Brewing, Fort Collins

The Growing Project’s annual silent auction fundraiser will be held at Odell Brewing on April 2nd from 7-9 p.m. Entry ticket includes 1 beer (for those over 21), free snacks and seeds!

Fort Collins Wine Festival

April 5^th, 2019 at the Marriott Hotel, Fort Collins

Fort Collins is excited to host the 37^th Annual Wine Festival, benefiting Disabled Resource Services. Don’t miss the chance to sample some of the 500 wines, with 150 from local Colorado wineries!

For art, music and theater lovers

Larimer Chorale Presents Music from the Chapel Royal

April 26^thand 27^th, 2019 at 7:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, Fort Collins

This concert features pieces written by Henry Purcell as well as Benjamin Britten’s Jubilate Deo in C and Dominic DiOrio’s Ode to Purcell. Advance tickets are recommended and be sure to say hello to Dr. Owens, his wife Caroline sings in the Larimer Chorale!

FoCoMX 2019

April 26^th and 27^th, 2019 at Venues throughout Fort Collins

This is the 11th year celebrating the Northern Colorado music scene! This year’s event features 300+ different performers playing at 30+ venues. Tickets are $35, or you can volunteer for a free ticket!

 

For those who enjoy that active Colorado lifestyle

Horsetooth Half Marathon 

April 4^th, 2019 at Hughes Stadium and New Belgium Brewing

Lace up those running shoes for the 46^th running of Fort Collins’ favorite half marathon! Your race will take you from Hughes Stadium, along Horsetooth Reservoir to the finish line at New Belgium Brewery.

11^th Annual Flying Pig 5K 

April 7^th, 2019 at Spring Canyon Park, Fort Collins

The Flying Pig 5K is a fundraiser to benefit families in the Family Support Services Program, enjoy a free Gib’s breakfast bagel and watch the kiddos (10 and under) race in the FREE “Piglet Walk”!

 

For lifelong learners

Colorado Landscapes Watercolor Class

April 12^th, 2019 at Blue Moose Art Gallery, Fort Collins

This class will focus on landscape techniques as we explore values, composition and color mixing. Subjects will include elements of the great outdoors. All levels welcome.

Rekindle the Classics Book Club

April 18^th, 2019 at Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House, Fort Collins

Rekindle your love of classic literature at this monthly book discussion group. April’s title is “The Color Purple” by Alice Waters.

Uncommon and Underused Perennials

April 13^th, 2019 at the Carnegie Center for Creativity (200 Mathews Street)

Learn uncommon yet easy to grow, drought tolerant plants. We will discuss pollinator loving varieties, multi-season interest, long blooms, and more. Leave with a great plant list for your garden!

 

For those seeking some family fun

**FREE** CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House

April 13^th, 2019 at the CSU Vet Teaching Hospital, Fort Collins

Bring the family for an interactive experience of the CSU Vet Teaching Hospital with tours, student organized interactive exhibits, teddy bear mock surgery, a petting zoo, food trucks and CAM the Ram!

**FREE** Flowers for Towers, Presented by iPoint Technologies

April 19^th and 20^th, 2019, 10am to 4pm at 135 West Swallow Road, Fort Collins

Bring your PC towers, laptops and tablets to be recycled at no charge and you’ll receive a coupon for the Fort Collins Nursery!

 

Happy Spring & have a wonderful month ahead!

– The Team at Owens Dental