Entertainment Calendar October 2016
Oct. 1, Happy Hearts Farm Pie Auction fundraiser for Feeding the Families and the Food School, 2-6 p.m. Avogadro’s Number, 605 Mason St., Fort Collins. Music, food, local craft beers and cider, homemade pie auction, kids’ activities. Info: 970-988-3464 or HappyHeartsFriends.org.
Oct. 5, Genuine or Forgery? Authenticating and appraising antiques class, Global Village Museum, 200 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins 6-8 p.m. See Roamin’ the Range for details.
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dia de los Muertos Art Classes and Fiesta on Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m. at Pathways, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins. Each week participants share memories of loved ones by creating a craft: step-by-step painting, metal tin art, memory dolls, traditional sugar skulls and creating altars from tin boxes. Classes $15. Potluck fiesta free. Registration required for classes. Info: pathways-care.org/news-events or 970-663-3500.
Oct. 6, Political Candidate Forum with a focus on issues pertinent to seniors, 4-7:30 p.m. Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins.
Oct. 7, First fall performance of the CSU Chamber and Concert Choirs, 7:30 p.m., University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins. Info. and tickets: CSUArtsTickets.com.
Oct. 11, Artspace, a national nonprofit dedicated to creating affordable living/working space for artists will facilitate a public dialog with the community 5:30-7 p.m., Columbine Room, Lincoln Center in Fort Collins. This is an opportunity to learn about Artspace and talk about ideas for affordable housing and other spaces for artists. Info: June Greist at 970-221-2636, 970-472-7649, 970-481-4361 or bohemianfoundation.org.
Oct. 14, Debut Theatre presents The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, 417 West Magnolia, Fort Collins, Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 7 p.m., and at 1 p.m. on Oct. 16. All tickets $8.
Oct. 15, 5th Annual Bounty and Brews community dining event. Six courses by Fort Collins’ finest chefs paired with beers from local breweries. Silent auction to benefit The Growing Project. Rain or shine. Vegetarian meals available. Green Ride Colorado will provide free shuttles from Old Town and Mid-Town to and from the dinner. Purchase tickets at http://www.fortifiedcollaborations.com/tickets/bounty-brews.
Oct. 15, “Souvenir Treasure Box,” workshop, 1-4 p.m. Design and create a distinctive keepsake box for souvenirs and treasures, Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures ages 8-12, snack, tour and interactive activities in the Museum’s Main Gallery exhibit. Early registration is recommended by calling 970.221.4600. Deadline to RSVP Oct. 12. $3. Two parents and/or guardians per family admitted free. Visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970.221.4600.
Oct. 24, Regular monthly meeting of the Wellington Community Board, Turning Point at Waverly School, 10431 NCR 15. Agendas and minutes available: www.waverkycommunity.org.
Oct. 28, Halloween themed Square Dance, Wellington Fire Hall.
Oct. 28-30, Treatsylvania, The Farm at Lee Martinez Park. Non-spooky Halloween event age 10 and under. Visit the barn and take a hayride. Must buy tickets in advance at fcgov.com/recreation.
Oct. 29, Livermore Elementary Annual Pie Auction, Livermore Hall. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tickets at the door. Adults $5. Children 6 and older $2. Kids and live auction, 6:30 p.m. Many great items from local retailers.
Oct. 29, BoWowVania, noon to 1 p.m., The Farm at Lee Martinez Park. A chance to take your dog trick-or treating. Info: fcgov.com/recreation.
Oct. 29, Hogwarts Halloween, North Atzlan Community Center, 6-9 p.m. Wear your wizard robe and have Harry Potter-like fun with witches and wizards. Sponsored by the City of Fort Collins.
Oct. 31, Wellington’s Annual Trick or Treat down Main Street, 3-5 p.m. Costume contest sponsored by the Community Activities Commission in Centennial Park.
Looking Ahead
Nov. 5, 11th annual meeting of the Waverly Community Group, 10:00 a.m.-noon, Waverly Fire Station, NW corner of County Roads 15 and 66.Join neighbors and friends for refreshments, presentation by Tad Moen, North Poudre Irrigation Company, wrap-up of the year’s activities, door prizes, camaraderie and election of new board members. Call Jan Kroeger for more information about being on the Board (568-7619).
Nov.24, 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Run, Fort Collins. Registration now open at [email protected] 8-17 $22, adults $35 until Nov. 22.
Dec. 2, Christmas Tree Lighting sponsored by the Wellington Public Library.
Dec. 3, Wellington’s annual Christmas Parade.
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