Wellington Senior Center update
By Maxine Griffin Summer is in full swing, and I hope everyone is enjoying this time. The following is the schedule of events for August at the Wellington Senior Center. Aug. 1: Membership meeting, 10:30 […]
Month: July 2011
Obituaries
Obituary: William Thompson
William V. “Bill” Thompson passed away July 3, 2011. He was born in Raton, N.M. to Ottowa C. and Edith Rauch Thompson. Bill moved to Fort Collins in 1946 with his brother, Hartzell “Slim” Thompson […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Mary Dell Bender
Mary Dell Bender passed away on June 26, 2011 at University Hospital with her husband at her side. She had suffered a stroke. Mary was born Sept. 25, 1939 in Limon. She attended a one-room […]
Wellington Library
Gene Ann Trant Director Summer is nearly over but there is still time to earn prizes in the Wellington Public Library summer reading program. Summer readers may turn in their reading logs until school starts. […]
Bellvue Senior Center
By Lola Cook New folks are cordially invited to check out the center, join us for lunch and learn about our programs. The center is located in the Cache la Poudre Grange Hall at 2929 […]
Craft Fair and Quilt Show features local crafters
The Upper Poudre Canyon Craft Fair and Quilt Show will be held at the new fire station and community center this year. The event is set for Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The […]
Gardening Q&A: Native plants
By Alie Rich Colorado State University Master Gardener Q: What defines a Colorado native plant and why use them? A: Colorado can be a tricky area to be a gardener. Inconsistent and sometimes violent weather, […]
Farmers markets thrive in Larimer County
It is easy to find the best fruits and veggies as well as bread, cheese, milk, eggs, meat and fresh flowers from all over Colorado. Here’s a list of markets available throughout Larimer County. • […]
Take a self-guided tour of public gardens
Fort Collins in Bloom invites residents and visitors alike to explore its public gardens: the Gardens on Spring Creek, Colorado State University’s Flower Trial Gardens and Plant Environmental Research Center, City Park Arboretum, Fort Collins […]
Gardening tip: Save the lids
Tip #1: Don’t throw out those round plastic lid covers from baked goods. Recycle and use them as saucers for your houseplants. Most are large and deep enough to fit 10-12 inch or larger containers. […]