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

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: A Whole Foods-anchored mega project, a BBQ, Bands & Brews rebrand, and Cat Fest Colorado-North + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Colorado drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Realberry unveils ambitious plans: Centerra’s Avenue South in Loveland is moving forward with a new identity, and will bring shops, offices, over 800 homes, a 37,000 square-foot Whole Foods, and a Hensel Phelps headquarters — get all the project details.

Summer staple enters new era: Loveland Loves BBQ, Bands & Brews will change its name this year, spotlight more local music, and add more band slots while continuing to benefit local charities — read the full story.

Large-scale development reaches completion: Big changes near Loveland’s 287 and 402. South Village will bring over 550 homes plus retail and services. Crews removed an old house in February as work navigates floodplain requirements — 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:

• Book your HerScan breast ultrasound
• Shop artisan crafts and Easter eggs
• Celebrate Silver Lady Tarot’s third birthday

💎 This week’s top finds

Fresh art, right here: Independence Gallery is an artist-owned space showing paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and photography by Northern Colorado artists. The rotating mix makes spontaneous visits a delight, and if something follows you home, their in-house custom framing gets it on your wall with zero stress.

Cozy pho night, anyone? When the chill hits and you want something soothing but not boring, Pho Lan serves rich, aromatic pho, crisp spring rolls, and hearty rice noodle bowls. It’s low-key, locally loved comfort that turns a random weeknight in Loveland into a small victory.

For your next build: Whether you’re restocking a parts bin or chasing a weekend project, Bricks & Minifigs Loveland keeps the brick magic alive with an ever-changing mix of sets, loose pieces, and minifigs, offering just enough inspiration to finally tackle that half-finished spaceship occupying the dining table.

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

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 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.

🎗 Fundraiser Night @ Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar (Johnstown) | Tuesday (3/17) at 4:00 PM – St. Patrick’s Day plans, sorted. Celebrate at Bad Daddy’s Johnstown, mention Alternatives to Violence, and 20% of your tab supports their safehouse and programs. Dine in or grab it to go, just skip the online checkout.

🏥 Community Breast Ultrasound Screening @ Suite Health | Thursday (3/19) at 9:30 AM – HerScan is setting up at Suite Health in Loveland with fast, painless breast ultrasounds that can catch what mammograms miss, especially with dense tissue. No radiation, no prescription, and only $295, radiologist read included. Be a responsible adult, then coffee at Centerra. Book at HerScan.com.

🥚 Spring Egg-stravaganza and Craft Show @ Trinity United Methodist Church | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Trinity UMC is hatching a Spring Egg-stravaganza with regional artisans, a silent auction for a good cause, and those dangerously nostalgic Grandma’s Easter Eggs. Come browse for gifts, home decor, and excuses to eat candy before lunch, then call it community spirit.

🐦 Bird Walk @ Chapungu Sculpture Park | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Join naturalist Sheila Webber for a relaxed bird walk at Chapungu Sculpture Park, where treetops, a pond, native plants, and Zimbabwean soapstone sculptures compete for your attention. The birds usually win. All ages and leashed pups welcome, meet by restrooms at Entrance 6, bring binoculars.

🐱 Cat Fest Colorado-North @ The Ranch Events Complex | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Colorado’s ultimate cat party is rolling into The Ranch in Loveland with kitten yoga, celebrity meet-and-greets, a proper cat show, and plenty of adoptables if your sofa needs a supervisor. It’s $20, kids under 5 free, VIPs get early entry, and leave your cat home.

📿 Mala Making 101 @ Verdant Nature Creations LLC | Sunday (3/22) at 1:00 PM – Trade your inbox for incense, and learn to string and knot your own mala at Verdant Nature Creations. It is hands-on, gently meditative, and oddly addictive, and you leave with a custom strand, a calmer mind, and just enough smugness to skip yoga class.

🌱 Porch Planters Workshops @ Planks and Paint NOCO | Sunday (3/22) at 2:00 PM – Trade those sad winter pots for actual color and build your own porch planter, stand, hanging basket holder, or a shiplap address planter at this DIY workshop. Pick your stain, your paint, your level of smug front-step satisfaction. Flowers optional, bragging rights included.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Loveland report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 36°F – Low: 17°F – Precip: 19%

Patchy blowing dust and a slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North northwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. East southeast wind 2 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 0%

Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 2 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Most popular house this week

This 5-bed, 5.5-bath Ziegler pairs elegant gathering spaces with quiet retreats. A two-story great room connects to a covered patio and bright dining. The chef’s kitchen features a large island, walk-in pantry, and workspace. A flex room and first-floor suite add versatility. Upstairs offers a loft overlook and a spa-like primary bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and deluxe shower.

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