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Hi Greeley, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Tesla battery project breaks ground, a new Thai restaurant opens, and an extreme trains weekend + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Greeley protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Tesla batteries anchor project: Construction is underway in Weld County near Greeley on Clearway’s $261 million Spindle Energy Center, a 199 MW battery project creating nearly 80 jobs and targeting late 2026 operations — get all the details.

Beautification efforts get a boost: Greeley’s Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program is now open, offering $100 gift cards for cleanups and block parties, plus up to $2,500 for longer-term projects like landscaping and lighting across the city — get all the details.

A flavorful neighborhood addition: Fort Collins has a new Thai spot close to Greeley. Three Dragon Thai opened on Feb. 23, offering a glimpse inside and what’s on the menu so far — see the space and menu.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

All the crowd favorites:

• Kids read to gentle therapy dogs
• Celebrate 18 years with 108 salutations
• Kick off Women Build, meet the recipient
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 This week’s top finds

Burger night, sorted: Route 85 keeps it simple: juicy, no-nonsense Stadium Burgers with fries and a laid-back sports-bar vibe fit for a midweek hang. The Homerun Burger delivers big-league flavor, and the classics hit hard without fuss every time.

Skate night, anyone? Rollerland Skate Center keeps wheels turning with a live DJ, an arcade, and a laser maze for breathers. Trade couch time for laps with a friend, pick a midweek reset or start a weekend tradition, and glide to good vibes without taking yourself too seriously.

Plant-powered pampering: Prefer fewer chemicals and more Colorado-made goodness? Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary crafts small-batch skin and body care, essential oils, and custom plant-scented blends. It offers refills and classes, plus plenty to sniff. Your routine will smell fresher, feel better, and thank you later.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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

🌱 Garden Bootcamp and Seed Sorting Workshop @ Centennial Park Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 12:00 PM – Kickstart your 2026 garden with a hands-on bootcamp from a Weld County Master Gardener, then channel that momentum into sorting, dividing, and bagging seeds for the Seed Library. It’s part workshop, part neighborly chore, all smug satisfaction of planning ahead, with dirt, paper, and company.

🔨 2026 Women Build Kick-Off Party @ Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity ReStore | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Kick off Women Build at the Habitat ReStore, meet the 2026 recipient, hear her story, and toast the start of a home that turns report cards and resumes around. Snacks, sips, ReStore browsing, birdhouse builds, and raffle prizes, all free, no heavy lifting yet.

🚂 Extreme Trains and Literacy Weekend! @ Colorado Model Railroad Museum | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Weekend at Greeley’s Colorado Model Railroad Museum means one thing: trains so long they can’t even tuck into the sidings, your inner kid will be thrilled. Hogwarts Express meets Literacy Weekend, plus extras, so bring the crew, patience, and snacks. All aboard.

☀ 108 Sun Salutations @ Sacred Space Yoga | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Think you can greet the sun 108 times before your coffee kicks in? We’re celebrating the studio’s 18th birthday with a community flow of sun salutations, equal parts sweat and smiles. Do all 108, pace yourself like a pro, or tap out at 18.

🌼 Fused Glass Framed Spring Wildflowers @ Makers Mercantile & Studio | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Shake off winter and make a fused glass wildflower garden that never needs watering. Lairanita Glass walks you through it, you pick the mat color, and the framed piece stands on its own like a little meadow. Ages 12+, sign up at makersmercantilestudio.com.

☘ Blarney on the Block St. Patrick’s Parade & Celebration @ 9th Street Plaza | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Feel like showing off your finest green and a respectable go-cup stride? Downtown’s St. Paddy’s parade brings small-town charm, Irish dancers, pipes, pie-eating glory, and live trad from Potcheen and the Stubby Shillelaghs. Bring the kids, the wagon, and your best “gift of gab.”

🥂 The Mexica Center 2026 Gala @ Aims Community College Welcome Center | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Break out the good shoes, the Mexica Center’s gala is back on the calendar, and it’s all for the youth center we’ve been rooting for. Expect grown-up fun, neighborly pride, and that rare feeling of donating without a tote bag. Tickets are open, grab yours.

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.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Greeley report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 67°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

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 outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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