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The early birds got the sunniest slots, but night owls can still grab tickets for Pumpkins on Parade, Fort Collins' fave pumpkin party! ๐๐
๐ Oct. 17-20ย
๐ 5-9 p.m. nightly
๐ Gardens on Spring Creek
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๐ค Do you know a person or organization that works to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our community? Nominate them for a Human Relations Award! ๐
Submit your nomination by Oct. 25.
๐ฌ Check your mailbox: Larimer County began mailing ballots late last week. If you think you may have missed yours, check with the County, & they'll help you out.
Fort Collins voters have four local ballot questions this year. Learn more:
Tonight, City Council will discuss, among other items:
๐ง Water supply requirement fee
๐ก Sanctuary on the Green project development plan appeal
Participate via phone, Zoom, email or in person. ๐๐พ
๐ ๐ 6 p.m.ย ๐ป
Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day! Indigenous people have been & continue to be a vital part of Fort Collins.
Check out the City's new website dedicated to the history & historic places in the Fort Collins area that reflect Native & Indigenous stories:
In Colorado, you can register to vote ๐ณ๏ธ through Election Day, but you only have until Oct. 28 to register and ensure you receive a mail-in ballotโafter that, you can register IRL.
Check and update your voter registration today: or
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Thank you to everyone who joined us today to celebrate National Coming Out Day with Fort Collins' new rainbow crosswalk! Your support was overwhelming, and it makes Fort Collins a brighter, more welcoming place for all. ๐
๐ข Road projects coming to northeast Fort Collins through May 2025:ย
๐ง Xcel Energy Gas Pipeline (Sept.-Oct.)ย
๐ง Timberline-Vine Intersection (Sept.-Dec.)ย
๐ง Mountain Vista Resurfacing (Oct.)ย
๐ง Mountain Vista Box Culvert (Jan.-May)ย
โน๏ธ Details:
Want to chat with your Councilmember? ๐ฃ๏ธCouncilmember Melanie Potyondy is hosting a listening session Sunday. ๐๐ฝ
๐๏ธ Sun., October 13 | 10-11 a.m.
๐ City Hall (300 Laporte Ave., Building A)
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Bring your questions & ideas about FoCo.
๐ฆบ Learn basic disaster response skills like fire safety, light search & rescue + basic first aid at our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training!
๐๏ธ Nov. 9 & 16 โฐ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
๐ 215 N. Mason St.
โก๏ธ Reserve your spot:
๐ Weโre unveiling our first rainbow crosswalk in Fort Collins! ๐
Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate National Coming Out Day & support our LGBTQ+ community:
โฐ Oct. 11 at 11 a.m.
๐ 214 N. Howes St.
See you there! ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
๐ Save the Date! ๐
Join us for the 2024 Business Appreciation Celebration to learn about the circular economy & celebrate our business community! ๐ฑ
๐ Thurs., Nov. 7
๐ 3-5 p.m.
๐ CSU Translational Medicine Institute
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Heads up, Fort Collins! The Poudre River Trail trailhead at the Environmental Learning Center will be closed from 10/11-15. To access the Poudre River Trail in this area, please use the South Prospect Ponds trailhead.
Tonight, Council will hold the third Work Session to discuss the City's 2025-2026 Biennial Budget.
Work Sessions do not include public participation, but you can reach out to your Councilmembers anytime.
๐ ๐ 6 p.m. ๐ป
๐ย Fort Collins was awarded multiple badges by the Global Covenant of Mayors for our work in climate action! ๐ฑย
๐ Mitigation ๐ Adaptation ๐ Energy ๐ Complianceย
Learn more:
๐ณ๏ธ Register to vote | ๐บ Celebrate Latinรฉ & Hispanic Heritage Month at The Gardens | ๐ญ Catch a Broadway fave at
@FoCoLincolnCtr
| ๐ก Save the date for Downtown Holiday Lights | & more!
๐ฐ What else is happening at the City? Check out City News! ๐๐พ
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๐ As Oct. rolls in, your lawn will soon go dormant and need less water. Nowโs the perfect time to reduce your watering and prepare for winter dormancy. Donโt forget to blow out your sprinklers and winterize your system before the first freeze (usually early to mid-October).โ๏ธ
๐บ๐ Celebrate Latinรฉ & Hispanic Heritage Month with us!ย
๐ Oct. 5 | Noon to 4 p.m.ย
๐ The Gardens on Spring Creekย
๐๏ธ Free & family friendly!ย
Enjoy art, live music, dancing, BIPOC vendors, food trucks & more!ย
Learn more at .
๐ FoCo rental property owners: Register your rentals, enjoy free breakfast & coffee, and chat with local housing experts. โ๏ธ
๐๏ธ Sat., Oct. 5 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
๐ City Hall parking lot (300 Laporte Ave.)
๐๏ธ Plus, hourly door prizes!
RSVP here: