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It’s Friday, Loveland! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: New arena and water park plans, the Globetrotters’ 100-year tour, and a Girl Scout cookie and beer pairing + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Workforce balance under pressure: Larimer County will grow slowly and get older in decades ahead, a demographer says, with deaths outpacing births and fewer newcomers. More housing construction could help ease rent hikes — see the demographic outlook.

Sweeping transformation taking shape: New renderings show big plans at Loveland’s The Ranch and Greeley’s Catalyst district, including a Colorado Eagles arena, youth ice, hotel and water park, with a 2028-29 move planned — see what’s planned and when.

Where nostalgia meets generosity: The Derby Grille in Berthoud keeps drawing Coloradans with hand-formed burgers, good fries, and 99-cent happy hour tacos, plus local memorabilia and a relaxed vibe locals from Loveland know well — read the full story.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate 100 years with the Globetrotters
• Explore Willow and Finch’s Spring Open House
• Swap pet gear and raise funds
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Vegan scoop run: Paradice Cream in Loveland churns small-batch scoops in over 60 rotating flavors, including dairy-free and vegan picks that feel like the main event. Slip out for a midweek cone or stash a pint for later, and let everyday moments get a celebratory upgrade.

Time to treasure hunt: At 34 Past & Present, 35+ antique and vintage vendors share one roof, letting you hop from mid-century finds and estate jewelry to rustic decor and quirky collectibles, no cross-town zigzagging required. Ideal for an unhurried browse this week that still serves up stories.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🌸 Rusty Petal Grand Opening @ Rusty Petal | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade flat-pack for well-loved, consider it hung. Rusty Petal kicks off a weekend of treasure hunting at their new Loveland vintage marketplace, counting down to next month’s grand opening with patina, haggling, and zero big box vibes.

🐦 Bird Banding & Bird Walk @ High Plains Environmental Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – First-Saturday mornings, trade screen time for bird time with a live banding demo by real-deal researchers, then a guided loop around Equalizer Lake. See songbirds up close, maybe hold one, and rack up eBird sightings. Dogs on leash, kids welcome, coffee recommended.

🧘 25th Annual Spring Holistic Fair @ The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds, | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Time to realign more than your calendar. Head to The Ranch for the Spring Holistic Fair with tarot, massages, aura pics, and crystals you need. $10 day or $15 weekend, cash or check at the door, presale online, bring two canned goods for $1 off.

🍀 Larimer County 4-H Fest @ Thomas M. McKee | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether you grew up in the show ring or just appreciate a well-built birdhouse, Larimer County’s 4-H Fest brings booths full of fun and games, a maker fair, and small-town charm. It’s free, open to everyone, and a solid way to back local kids.

🌼 Daylilies @ Berthoud Community Library | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Spruce up your perennial beds with a daylily deep dive at Berthoud Community Library for $10. Learn where, when, and how to plant these no-fuss Colorado survivors that bloom through our spring mood swings, plus care, dividing, pests, and the fun part, hybridizing your own.

🥂 2nd Annual AHIA Fundraiser Banquet @ Embassy Suites | Saturday (3/7) at 4:30 PM – Upgrade date night at the Second Annual NoCo American Heroes in Action banquet. Expect chicken or steak, a worthy cause, and zero small talk with strangers if you snag a table of eight, $100 solo or $175 for a couple.

🍪 Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing @ Loveland Aleworks | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Swing by Loveland Aleworks for the most responsible kind of adulting: pairing four house beers with four classic Girl Scout cookies. No tickets, no fuss, just buy the flight in the taproom, snag a box for later, and pretend it counts as community service.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 The Loveland Orchestra @ Mountain View High School – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 City Star Brewing @ City Star Brewing – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Music Night @ Chilson Recreation Center – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 TobyMac @ TobyMac – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 TobyMac and more @ Blue Arena – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 In the Groove @ Turner’s Pit BBQ – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Rhett Haney @ The Boot Grill – 8:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Loveland report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 37°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 96%

Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Later: A chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 2 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

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