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

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Ye Olde Renaissance Faire, Aims’ fast track to air traffic control, and CDOT speed cameras on I-25 + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

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.

Streamlined route to controller roles: Federal officials announced Aims Community College in Greeley as Colorado’s first school in an enhanced air traffic controller training program, letting qualified grads skip the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City — get all the details.

Work zone enforcement expands: CDOT speed cameras are up along I-25 between Mead and Berthoud, issuing warnings now. Drivers near Greeley should slow down, with $75 fines starting April 2 — 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.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Paint spring flowers in watercolor workshop
• Explore Downtown Greeley’s monthly art walk
• Join a free open blues jam

💎 This week’s top finds

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.

Toys with local heart: When birthdays sneak up or the kids need a midweek boredom buster, Clothes Pony & Dandelion Toys has puzzles, books, games, and whimsical finds you’ll welcome in the living room. Friendly, sister-owned vibes turn quick stops into little adventures.

Sonoran-style cravings, solved: Need a midweek pick-me-up? At Marcos Hot Dogs & Tacos, bacon-wrapped dogs come charred just right, with a salsa bar that turns “one more topping” into a sport. Easy, fast, wildly satisfying, and perfect for nights when cooking feels like a group project.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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📆 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.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser Breakfast @ Meals on Wheels of Greeley and Weld County | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:00 AM – Skip the sad cereal and swing by 2131 9th Street for a Meals on Wheels St. Paddy’s breakfast that does good. Toss in $12, feed yourself, and fund a meal for a neighbor. Order for the office, get delivery for 10 or more with RSVP.

🧸 Children’s Consignment Event @ Island Grove Regional Park – 4-H Building | Thursday (3/19) at 10:00 AM – Clearing closets because kids outgrow boots between breakfast and lunch? This huge community consignment sale brings 100,000+ kids’ clothes and toys, neatly sorted, safety checked, and priced to save your sanity. Shop presale for best picks, swing back for markdowns, and consign what crew outgrew.

🍄 Needle Felted Mushrooms @ Farr Regional Library | Thursday (3/19) at 5:30 PM – Trade your yardwork for therapeutic poking, and needle felt a red-capped mushroom inspired by Fly Agaric and Beechwood Sickener, minus the toxicity. You’ll sculpt wool with barbed needles, then perch your little toadstool on its pint-sized forest floor. Wholesome, oddly satisfying, no foraging required.

🌿 Master Gardener Presentation: Container Gardening with Confidence @ LINC Library Innovation Center | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM – This free Weld County Master Gardeners workshop tackles container gardening that survives Colorado sun, wind, and that mid-June hail tantrum. Patty Bodwell brings plant picks, design and color tricks, and care that lasts, plus visuals and Q&A for patios, porches, and curb-appeal pots. Registration preferred.

🍰 Decadent Desserts 2026 @ Zoe’s Cafe & Events | Saturday (3/21) at 1:00 PM – Crave sugar with a side of substance? Slip into La Dolce Vita at Decadent Desserts, an afternoon where cake meets cause, and your fork funds grants for Weld County women and girls. Grab your girlfriends, host a table, or snag a sponsorship.

🏰 Ye Olde Renaissance Faire @ LINC Library Innovation Center | Saturday (3/21) at 2:00 PM – Trade screen time for ye olde vibes at LINC’s Renaissance Faire, featuring live falconry from Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, knightly feats, and make-your-own heraldic shield. Costumes encouraged, dignity optional. Activities available while supplies last, so sally forth early.

👠 Cinderella @ Union Colony Civic Center | Sunday (3/22) at 6:00 PM – Here in town, the slipper fits, with World Ballet Company bringing Cinderella in a lush, Broadway-style ballet. Think 40 dancers, 150 hand-sewn costumes, hand-crafted sets, and stepsisters hamming it up between ballroom scenes. No fairy godmother needed, just glass slippers, or more realistically, comfy flats.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Greeley report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 36°F – Low: 15°F – Precip: 16%

Patchy blowing dust and a slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. East northeast wind 2 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 52°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 0%

Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Most popular house this week

Immaculate Kelly Farm home backs to open space and soaks in western light, with sprinklers, mature trees, and concrete curbing. Inside, refinished wood floors, vaulted ceilings, and windows set the tone for a granite island kitchen and fireside great room. A 14×15 loft, jetted tub primary suite, and finished basement add flexibility. 2023 central AC and furnace, plus pergola patio.

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