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Rise and shine, Greeley!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: St. Patrick’s parade, extreme trains weekend, and Aims air traffic controller fast track + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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.
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📰 In the news
Overhaul strengthens emergency response: Weld County’s 911 call center has doubled after a two-year remodel, adding new consoles and faster tech across 16,000 square feet to better serve 43 police, fire and EMS agencies — get all the upgrade details.
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.
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
Comfort-first breakfast vibes: Roasty’s Diner brings cozy, sit-and-stay-a-while breakfast-and-lunch vibes. Think fluffy French toast, green-chile-smothered burritos, and daily specials that hug back. Family-owned for over 70 years, this low-key favorite turns a Tuesday into a tiny weekend escape.
Weeknight pho fix: Young’s Cafe serves slurp-worthy pho, crisp rice paper wraps, and grilled pork bowls that make weeknights easy. Keep it on your mental speed dial for chilly evenings or don’t-want-to-cook nights… comforting, no-fuss Vietnamese that reliably hits the spot.
Technical fabric treasure trove: Got a project that’s more backpack than baby quilt? Rockywoods Fabrics stocks CORDURA, X‑Pac, neoprene, webbing, zippers, buckles, and the notions to wrangle them. Grab handy sample sets to test fabrics first. Ideal for patching ski gear, building bike bags, or leveling up repairs.
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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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧶 Beginning (and Beyond) Crochet Class @ LINC Library Innovation Center | Tuesday (3/10) at 3:00 PM – This six week crochet series covers the real basics, terminology, stitches, and how to read a pattern, so you can finally graduate from tangled yarn to actual projects. Beginner friendly, with room to level up. Bring your readers, your patience, and that lingering yarn stash.
🔨 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.
🐸 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.
☀ 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.
☘ 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.
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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📻 Greeley report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 73°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 5%
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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