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Good morning, Greeley! In today’s edition: Brad Williams stand-up, Colorado Farm Show, a hidden gems field trip, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Inside the official show guide: The 62nd Colorado Farm Show returns to Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley January 28 to 30, with sessions on estate and succession planning, livestock nutrition, and navigating new regulations — get all the event details.
Roundabouts reshape local travel: Finishing touches on Greeley’s 16th Street project start this month, capping a year of work to boost safety and link UNC to downtown, as some businesses closed despite grant help — read the full story.
A night of laughs ahead: Stand-up comedian Brad Williams will perform at Greeley’s Union Colony Civic Center on Saturday, January 17. Tickets start at $42, and he has two Showtime specials — get all the details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Green post-holiday initiative: The Greeley GROW Center is offering free recycling for real Christmas trees through January 31. Trees are ground into compost to cut landfill waste and emissions. The facility is open during winter hours, and the program runs all month for real trees only. See what’s accepted and when.
Home refresh, minus the remodel: Give your space a lift with finds from Warm Hugs Mixes & Gifts Boutique. Home décor, candles, garden touches, and bath-and-body goodies offer quick wins… swap a shelf, tweak a nook, and your brain will swear you did more.
Cider craving, solved: Skip the syrupy stuff. High Brau Taphouse keeps a rotating lineup of Colorado-made ciders alongside its beers, poured in proper glassware so the apples shine. Perfect for a midweek catch-up or a ‘let’s try something new’ round.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
This week
🥩 The Pit Master Academy: Beef & Vino Night 2 @ Sweet Heart Winery & Event Center | Tuesday (1/6) at 5:00 PM – Skip the sad weeknight salad and let Timber & Tallow tune up your grill game. Beef & Vino night pairs premium cuts with smart wine, hands-on techniques, and zero pretense, just smoky wisdom, clinking glasses, and bragging rights for your next backyard feast.
🐾 Paws to Read @ LINC Library Innovation Center | Wednesday (1/7) at 6:30 PM – Whether your kid devours chapter books or still wrestles with silent e, this read-to-a-dog session pairs them with a sweet, uncritical listener. Confidence goes up, nerves go down, the dog gets pets, your kid beams, and, around here, dogs are the best listeners. Ages 6+.”
🍵 Sipping & Socializing @ LINC Library Innovation Center | Thursday (1/8) at 5:30 PM – Whether you’ve been hoarding Earl Grey since college or like a good excuse to sip and chat, this talk pours history with your brew. Explore how Victorian tea houses shaped social life, while sampling two freshly brewed teas, light snacks, and gossip.
This weekend
💎 Field Trip! Swipe Right on Hidden Gems @ Loveland Museum | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Treat the city like a dating app, and swipe right on the spots you usually drive past. This guided field trip hits hidden gems worthy of your precious free time, with easy walking, good company, and the smug joy of knowing a secret first.
🧩 Ravensburger Puzzle Competition @ The Nerd Store | Saturday (1/10) at 12:00 PM – Finally, a race you can win sitting down. Team up in pairs and speed through a 500-piece Ravensburger, keep your finished masterpiece, snag 10% off more puzzles, and chase prizes worth $75, $50, or $25. Entry is $30, upstairs at The Nerd Store.
💡 Ignite 2026: Women’s Creative Gathering @ The Elizabeth Hotel, Autograph Collection | Sunday (1/11) at 1:00 PM – Skip the group chat and get some in-person spark at Ignite 2026, a women’s creative gathering with big ideas, new friends, and that rare feeling of actually being inspired. Less small talk, more sisterhood, and you might even remember why you love this town.
🕯 Candle Making @ The Artisan Shop & Studio | Sunday (1/11) at 1:30 PM – If you’ve been meaning to trade stress for something that actually smells good, this hands-on candle making class is your sign. Melt, pour, and pick scents like a grown-up art class, then leave with a custom candle, calmer nerves, and smug bragging rights.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Greeley report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 57°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 5%
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
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