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Hi Loveland, hope you’re having a great weekend! In today's in-case-you-missed-it edition: Church buys a movie house, a new Monet bronze, and intro to mushrooms + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing Most popular stories this weekThe three top stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Unusual real estate move: A Loveland church sold its building and bought a movie house, a rare property swap raising questions about renovations, capacity, and how the congregation will use the former cinema -- read the full story.
Adventure event gets upgraded: Overland Expo Mountain West will return to The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland Aug. 21-23 with 300+ exhibitors, camping, the Ram Ride and Drive featuring Winnebago ARKA and Ram trucks -- see what’s new this year.
New art honors a master: Gary Lee Price’s new bronze of Claude Monet was dedicated at Benson Sculpture Garden, the artist’s second permanent piece there, with another Price installation planned for 2027 -- read the full story.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
This week's top findsLocal spotlights your fellow readers loved last week.
Make it a show night: Rialto Theater Center is your friendly reminder that Loveland’s historic 1920s movie house isn’t just pretty to look at, it’s packed with live music and theater that plays great in real life. Grab a friend, pick a seat, let someone else handle the drama.
Sculpture stroll, anyone? Skip the doomscroll this week and wander Benson Sculpture Garden, a 10-acre oasis dotted with 188 sculptures, accessible paths, and picnic-friendly corners. Perfect for a quick lunchtime loop, a kid energy burn, or a low-key date that makes you look effortlessly cultured.
Smoke signals, solved: Craving an easy win this week, Nordy's BBQ & Grill delivers hickory-smoked ribs, 14-hour brisket, and a fun sauce tour at the table. Grab pickup for a low-effort feast or let their crew cater your crew, because leftovers tomorrow are a lifestyle.
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05 — The event calendar Sneak peek at next weekPlan ahead for the next seven days. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐴 2026 CDHA Larimer County Draft Horse Show @ Larimer County Fair & PRCA Rodeo | Monday (8/3) at 4:30 PM – Head to the Larimer County Fair for the Draft Horse Show, where teams drive beautifully matched hitches through farm and utility classes. It is real horsepower, all teamwork, polish, and tradition, and they back a wagon straighter than most of us do at Horsetooth.
🍄 Intro to Mushrooms @ Orion’s Apothecary & Mushrooms | Tuesday (8/4) at 4:00 PM – Get the lowdown on functional mushrooms, their uses and benefits, plus how to grow them at home without turning your kitchen into a science lab. Practical, low-key, and surprisingly fun, think shiitake and lion’s mane, not the psychedelic kind.
🤝 Poppy Pals- Volunteer Day @ Poppy Flower Farm | Wednesday (8/5) at 9:00 AM – Craving conversation, fresh air, and dirt under your nails? Join a weekly volunteer morning made for moms, all women welcome, with light weeding and harvesting while kids craft and snack. Bring water, sunscreen, closed-toed shoes, and note restrooms are scarce, toddler potty available.
🎶 Wednesday Night Concerts @ The Foundry Project | Wednesday (8/5) at 6:30 PM – Midweek blues meet actual blues at downtown Loveland's Wednesday Night Concerts, a free, family-friendly series that turns the Foundry Stage into your summer living room. Expect Americana, country, rock, and tributes, plus prime people-watching. Bring a lawn chair, grab dinner nearby, repeat.
⛳ TEF Scheer Fund Golf Tournament @ City of Loveland - Mariana Butte Golf Course | Friday (8/7) at 7:30 AM – Round up a foursome for a laid-back scramble at Mariana Butte that benefits TEF's Scheer Student Opportunity Fund, where your short game funds big dreams for TSD kids. Breakfast, lunch, and bragging rights included, plus a $10K hole-in-one, and mulligans you can feel virtuous about.
🪟 Tiffany-Style Stained Glass Sun Catcher @ The Artisan Shop & Studio | Saturday (8/8) at 1:00 PM – Sunshine season calls for finally putting that bright window to work. At The Artisan Shop & Studio, a beginner-friendly workshop teaches Tiffany copper foil technique as you grind, foil, and solder your way through one of four patterns, leaving with a stained glass sun catcher.
🥕 Loveland Farmers Market @ Fairgrounds Park | Sunday (8/9) at 9:00 AM – Sunday morning at Fairgrounds Park means one thing, our farmers market doing what it does best. Fill your bag with just-picked produce, local breads, and handmade finds, catch live music, let the kids roam, and call that breakfast burrito meal prep, with a straight face.
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07 — Loveland report Weather forecastToday — High: 102°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 102. East southeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 68, with temperatures rising to around 70 overnight. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 97°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Northeast wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Most popular house this weekHorsetooth Vista Ranch spans 38 gated acres above Horsetooth Reservoir, pairing log-and-steel architecture with sweeping Front Range and Denver skyline views. Accordion glass, beamed ceilings, and a chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero, Miele, and AGA appliances set the tone. The primary suite, heated two-stall barn, dressage arena, and resort-style outdoor entertaining spaces make this estate feel beautifully complete.
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