Hi Loveland, we made it to Thursday! In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Mosquito spraying, a 60th anniversary party, and love shack comedy + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer health precautions: After Colorado’s first West Nile case, Loveland began targeted mosquito spraying June 11, is monitoring 40 traps, and will fog neighborhoods that exceed thresholds to curb risk -- see the mosquito plan.
Downtown business revival: Local Motive Appliance is moving into the former J. Day Appliance space downtown, continuing Loveland’s mom and pop tradition after a decade repairing appliances and focusing on reliable brands -- meet the new appliance shop.
A milestone worth celebrating: Loveland Swim Club will celebrate 60 years on June 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Grimm Brothers Taproom+Kitchen, with $23.18 adult tickets and free for 18 and under -- get the full event details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Treats everyone can enjoy: Bake Pure Co. LLC turns out rotating bakes made with whole-food ingredients, lower sugar, and options free from common allergens so your kiddo, partner, and gluten-avoiding neighbor can share a plate. Perfect for celebrations or a just-because snack that won’t fight back.
Curtains up, locals: Find Your Light Theatre is a homegrown nonprofit making space for Northern Colorado folks of all ages and abilities to create, perform, and connect. Peek their upcoming productions or jump into auditions and summer programs, then bring a friend who needs a little stage-bright boost.
Art fix, right here: Skip the big-box prints, swing by Independence Gallery this week for original work from Northern Colorado artists that actually fits your vibe, plus thoughtful custom framing when you find the one. Feels like a creative recharge and a nudge to finally dress those blank walls.
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05 — The event calendar Loveland for grown upsThe best events and nightlife experiences for adults this week. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌈 Tiffany-Style Stained Glass Sun Catcher @ The Artisan Shop & Studio | Thursday (6/18) at 1:00 PM – An afternoon at The Artisan Shop & Studio means trading screen time for glass, grinder, and a hit of Tiffany copper foil magic. No experience needed, pick one of four patterns, grind, foil, and solder, then leave with a sun catcher worthy of the window.
🥃 Cigars & Casks @ The Rooftop at desk chair workspace | Friday (6/19) at 6:00 PM – If Father’s Day has you eyeing another tie, upgrade to a rooftop whiskey and cigar pairing instead. Sip a four-pour flight handpicked by Wilburs Total Beverage owner Mat Dinsmore, choose your cigar, learn a bit of lore, and enjoy those Loveland views, all for $30.
💃 Sabor Latino Dance Lesson and Social Party @ NoCo Ballroom | Friday (6/19) at 7:30 PM – Whether your salsa is chips and dip or actual hips, Sabor Latino warms you up with a quick lesson, then a lively social with good music, new friends, and grown-up fun. $15 gets lesson and party, or $10 if you just want the social.
😂 Love Shack Comedy @ The Love Shack - Craft Mocktails | Friday (6/19) at 8:00 PM – Craving laughs without the next-day apology tour? One of Colorado's standout sober bars hosts sharp stand-up with Mitch Jones headlining, plus Gordon Gundlach, Catherine Shea, Emma Perkins, and host Joe Huisman. No sermons, no sticky floors, just proper punchlines, good company, and a clear morning.
🏍 5th Annual Biker Bash @ Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson hosts the 5th Annual Biker Bash, where pro stunt riders Brian_636 and Elijah Marshall handle the wheelies so you don't have to. Expect roaring bikes, live music, raffles, food trucks, and flash tattoos, all gloriously family-friendly. Loud, safe, oddly wholesome.
🎲 MVPC Bunco Fun @ Mountain View Presbyterian Church | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Nothing says small-town fun like Bunco with neighbors, dice, and laughter in Room 114. Entry is a non-perishable donation for House of Neighborly Service, snacks, water, and iced tea included, rookies welcome. Park in the north lot, enter by the reading-teacher statue.
🍷 Studio Vino Hooked @ Studio Vino | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Whether this Father’s Day Dad’s a Boyd Lake regular or strictly couch angler, take him to Studio Vino for Hooked, a guided paint-and-sip nailing that bold jumping-fish silhouette. Low pressure, high bonding, and $12 bottomless mimosas. $29 adults, $19 kids 10 and under. Live music & entertainment:
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07 — The Loveland report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 1%
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