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Hello Greeley! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Honoring Robbie Johnson’s legacy, Colorado’s first stroke stent, and extreme trains and literacy weekend + excuses to get the fam out and about this 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.

📰 In the news

Honoring Robbie Johnson’s legacy: East Greeley’s Dugout Sports Bar and Grill is a longtime fixture, founded in 1986 and now led by John “Bubba” Holdren, pairing barbecue with support for UNC and local schools — read the full story.

Pioneering vascular care milestone: Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley became Colorado’s first to use Abbott’s new XACT Carotid Stent System, expanding minimally invasive stroke prevention for Northern Colorado patients close to home — read the full story.

Key block faces big change: A four-story housing plan is proposed in Old Town Fort Collins that would replace two buildings on East Mountain Avenue with retail and 28 homes, pending historic core design review — get all the details.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Craft nut-free bird feeders for spring
• Enjoy decadent desserts, empower Weld County women
• Gain strategies for special-needs homeschooling
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Pie for real life: Flaky crusts, seasonal fillings, and zero pretense… Ellie’s Corner turns weeknights into treat nights. This family-run Greeley bakery keeps the case full of scratch-made pies and pastries, the kind you swear you’ll share and then… don’t, until “just a slice” quietly becomes a tradition.

Brighten your week: Whether it’s a table pick-me-up or a just-because for a neighbor, Morgan Floral crafts thoughtful, seasonal arrangements with smooth local drop-off, making any room feel more alive. Full-service and Greeley-proud, they keep blooms fresh, charming, and right on time.

New sends in Greeley: Greeley Climbing Collective offers rope routes, auto-belays, plenty of bouldering, plus fitness and yoga for cross-training. Gear rentals make dropping in simple, and the community vibe is legit, perfect for a midweek reset or finally sending that dyno you’ve been eyeing.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

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. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🚂 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.

🦄 Rainbows, Sparkles and Unicorn Playdate @ The Playground | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – If your kid has been manifesting a unicorn, The Playground is unleashing Poppy for a glittery playdate with unlimited open play, sparkly surprises, and photo ops. Kids are $12, grownups, members, and crawlers are free, face painting extra. Prepare for glitter in the car.

🐸 Paint Your Own Tea Party Frog @ Makers Mercantile & Studio | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – If your mantel could use some whimsy, come paint your own tea party frog, no experience required. Choose any two 1.5-inch 3D printed cuties, Flower Hat, Tophat, Teacup, or Mushroom, and call it quality time. Kid friendly, date friendly, and oddly therapeutic.

🧩 Cobble Hill Puzzle Competition @ The Nerd Store | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Pair up and race other teams to finish a 500-piece Cobble Hill, a way to flex sorting skills. It’s $30 per team, you keep the puzzle, score 10% off same-day buys, and winners snag $75, $50, or $25 in puzzles. Sorting trays allowed, judgment withheld.

🎮 HPLD Gaming Showdown @ LINC Library Innovation Center | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Turns out the library is the new coliseum, and LINC is hosting branch champs from across the district for a bragging-rights showdown, prizes included. Not playing? Expect casual games, activities, and cozy hangout spots, so come cheer your team, no shushing, just button mashing.

🐦 Bird Feeder Making @ LINC Library Innovation Center | Tuesday (3/17) at 2:00 PM – Spring’s back, and so are the neighborhood divas with wings. Swing by to craft a simple, nut allergy friendly bird feeder, then spoil the finches, jays, and that bossy robin. All are welcome while supplies last, so bring patience, not peanuts.

🎣 Reel Skills: Fly Tying @ LINC Library Innovation Center | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – Whether you’ve been matching the hatch since the Reagan years or think San Juan Worm is a band, this hands-on session with Platte Rivers Veterans teaches the must-knows, fast. Supplies provided, bring your kit if you’ve got one, and leave with a fishable fly.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Greeley report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 56°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. South wind 1 to 9 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West northwest wind 2 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

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