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Rise and shine, Fort Collins!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Great Plates of Downtown, a new Filipino boba spot, and a St. Pat’s parade + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Fort Collins 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.
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📰 In the news
Long-term reliability upgrade underway: Fort Collins’ Power Trail is set to close for several weeks in March between Harmony Road and Prospect Street as crews install fiber. Expect heavy equipment, flaggers, and detours — get all the details.
Intuitive arts on display: The Spring Holistic Fair marks 25 years at The Ranch in Loveland and continues today with readings, wellness, vendors, and a food drive for Larimer County. Tickets are $10 or $15 — get all the event details.
Sweet sips meet savory bites: Marcuz Boba recently opened in Fort Collins, serving Filipino favorites alongside boba tea. The spot features a three-story space, adding a new hangout for local food lovers — read the full story.
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:
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🏆 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.
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🫶 We got your back
Craving cozy pho? When the chill sets in or you need a dependable reset, Young’s Cafe delivers soothing, brothy pho, easy rice paper wraps, and vermicelli bowls piled with fresh herbs and crunch. It’s the place you remember midweek, and you’ll be glad you actually went.
Time to feed the stash: The Fig Leaf is a Fort Collins classic for fabric, quilt kits, and notions galore, plus a 2026 class lineup (think mastery sessions, Open Sew, and a mystery quilt) to jumpstart your sewjo. Consider this your nudge to turn that UFO into an actual ta-da.
Old Town breakfast upgrade: Silver Grill Cafe channels cozy, locals-know-the-servers energy, plus the cinnamon rolls Fort Collins swears by. Around since 1933, it delivers classic diner comfort with crispy hashbrowns, big mugs of coffee, and a side of history. When breakfast calls, this Old Town staple answers with an easy yes.
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 →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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🍽 Great Plates of Downtown @ Downtown Fort Collins | Monday (3/9) at 8:00 AM – Think you know downtown’s best bites? Back for year 21, Great Plates brings two weeks of specials at 49 spots, $15, $25, $35, or $45. Eat like a regular, and call it community service with silverware since donations support the Food Bank for Larimer County.
🎗 Pint Night, Silent Auction & Fun Run @ Verboten North Brewpub | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:30 PM – Beer now, run later, and feel wildly virtuous. Verboten North Brewpub is throwing a pint night, silent auction, and casual run to benefit The Matthews House, with optional sauna and cold plunge, which around here counts as church for runners.
💍 Jewelry Making Class @ Blue Moose Art Gallery | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Trade your screen time for tinkering at a jewelry-making class where riveting does the magic, no soldering required. Pick bronze, copper, or brass, hammer in some texture, and leave with a wearable brag, materials included. Great for date night, just bring your readers.
🍀 Sharin’ O’ The Green @ Washington Park | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Trade your usual Saturday errands for a St. Patrick’s Day 5k through downtown, starting at Washington Park and mercifully finishing at Odell. Run or walk, feel virtuous supporting Partners Mentoring Youth, then reward yourself with the beer garden, live music, food, vendors, giveaways, and swag.
🧚 Fairy Gardening Class @ Bath Garden Center & Nursery | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Play in the dirt like a kid, minus the backache, at a beginner-friendly Fairy Gardening Class at Bath Garden Center & Nursery on Prospect. They supply the container, soil, plants, and decor, and you bring curiosity, reading glasses, and $50. Seats vanish, so register early.
☘ Old Town St. Pat’s Parade & Celebration @ Old Town Fort Collins | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Old Town is turning shamrock green again as the St. Pat’s Parade and Celebration makes its return. Expect floats, bagpipes, and neighborly cheer, the kind you can sip. Feeling festive and mildly competitive? Round up the crew, and get that float application in.
🌿 Forest Apothecary @ Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Kat Mackinnon is leading a forest walk to help you identify and safely harvest over 10 medicinal trees and shrubs, with tastings, samples, and medicine-making from teas to salves. Leave with three wildcrafted herbs, and the smug joy of knowing your backyard. Pre-register online: https://goldenpoppyherbs.as.me/Forest-Apothecary
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Fort Collins report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 72°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 7%
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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