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Hi Greeley, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Gold’s 2026 surge, carnivorous plants that bite back, and an evening with C.S. Lewis + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

News from your backyard: Belen Ward has launched the Fort Report, a weekly Fort Lupton newsletter covering government policy, education, environment, health, and human-interest stories for Greeley neighbors interested in what’s happening nearby — sign up for Fort Report.

Applied insights fuel sustainability research: Grassroots Carbon has joined Colorado State University’s Ecosystem Modeling and Data Consortium, bringing real-world ranch data from 2 million acres to strengthen soil carbon modeling and climate-smart land management — read the full story.

Council-backed redevelopment gains traction: Construction is underway at Loveland’s Centerra South site, now branded Avenue South, with five development plans under review, including a 111,528-square-foot Hensel Phelps office tied to its planned headquarters move — learn about approvals and incentives.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

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:

• Teens cook, taste, and learn
• Kick off Women Build, meet the recipient
• Celebrate 18 years with 108 salutations
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.

From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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🫶 We got your back

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.

Tiny trains, huge joy: Ditch the weekend wobble and nerd out at Colorado Model Railroad Museum, a sprawling miniature world of mountain vistas, tunnels, and a real caboose you can explore. It’s a low-stress, high-smiles detour when you need inspiration that actually runs on time.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Greeley for grown ups

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

🌲 The Get Outdoors Show @ The Great Outdoors RV | Thursday (3/5) at 9:00 AM – Nothing says quality time like ogling 170-plus RVs you don’t have to clean. NOCO’s biggest show hits The Great Outdoors RV in Greeley with free admission, free parking, a free lunch, and actual deals, proving that yes, sometimes there is a free lunch.

🥦 Aren’t Animals Supposed to Eat Plants!? @ Farr Regional Library | Thursday (3/5) at 12:00 PM – Kevin Cook is leading a lively talk on the messy diets of carnivorous plants. We talk herbivory, but where’s the word for salads that bite back? Turns out Colorado hosts six, maybe seven, botanical meat-eaters, and I’ll be giving the bog a wider berth.

🏡 Home & Garden Show @ Island Grove Regional Park | Friday (3/6) at 12:00 PM – The 43rd annual Home & Garden Show is back at Island Grove, free entry, free parking, and more excuses to upgrade that “temporary” patio furniture. Fisher Landscaping returns with their garden oasis, plus loads of local vendors, savvy advice, and dangerously good food trucks.

🌸 Spring Sensory Bottles @ LINC Library Innovation Center | Friday (3/6) at 1:00 PM – Let the kids make spring sensory bottles that sparkle, swirl, and conveniently buy you five minutes of quiet. A hands-on craft where little makers build a take-home bottle of calm, color, and glitter, while you supervise like the veteran grown-up you are. Supplies go fast.

🌸 3D Flower Wall Décor @ Makers Mercantile & Studio | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Trade that generic canvas print for something you actually made. Learn acrylic techniques to paint a clouded sky, add background perspective and foreground blooms, then finish with provided 3D embellishments for depth. Ages 13+, bring the teen or enjoy the quiet, and sign up: https://www.makersmercantilestudio.com/products/3d-flower-wall-decor.

🎨 HerStory Artists’ Reception 2026 @ Fiesta Mansion Event Center | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Skip the speechifying and celebrate Women’s History Month with a local art show where 80 women swapped stories, then made pieces for each other. Add female entertainers, DJ Happy closing with a dance party, benefiting A Woman’s Place; adults $25, kids 17 and under free.

🦁 An Evening with C.S. Lewis @ Union Colony Civic Center | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – If you’ve been craving conversation without another Zoom, pull a chair for a 1963 Oxford evening with C.S. Lewis, complete with Tolkien gossip, nearly abandoned Narnia, faith reckonings, and the American romance that upended him. Witty, warm, and moving, like book club with better stories.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/5 Music Production @ LINC Library Innovation Center – 4:00 PM
• 3/6 Turnpike Tributedours: A Tribute to Turnpike Troubadours @ Moxi Theater – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 Mountain Duo @ Rule105 Brewing – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 Bored Teachers “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour @ Union Colony Civic Center – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 An Evening with C.S. Lewis @ Union Colony Civic Center – 2:00 PM
• 3/7 Not Quite Brothers @ Moxi Theater – 7:00 PM
• 3/8 Dave Dardine Blues Project and more @ 2454 West – 6:30 PM

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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• 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: 69°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 42%

A chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 2 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of rain before 11pm, then rain and snow likely between 11pm and 2am, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northeast wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 41°F – Low: 18°F – Precip: 82%

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Later: A chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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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