Loveland & South, CO February 2021

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The Sweetheart Issue!

ALSO SE RVING WINDSOR, BE RTHOUD AND JOHNSTOWN

LI F E + C U LTU R E C EL EB R AT I N G 75 Y E ARS O F S TA M PI N G FOOD + DRINK SWEE T T RE AT S FO R AL L T O E AT WELLNESS LOVE I N A PAN D E MI C

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Kristi Dressler | kristi.dressler@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

All We Need is Love

Jessica Laguna | jessica.laguna@lifestylepubs.com PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

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FEBRUARY IS HERE AND SO ARE THE MANY CELEBRATIONS THE

MARKE T SUPPORT COORDINATOR

SWEETHEART CITY HAS TO OFFER! It’s one month that the City of LOVEland

Hannah Echols Grieser | hannah.echols@lifestylepubs.com

celebrates not only its love of community, but also all of the sweetheart events with

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the Sweetheart City Festival, The Valentine Re-mailing program, the Wedding & Vow Renewal Ceremony, and not to mention the hearts that are put up all around the city with names and love messages. We appreciate all of the volunteers that make February such a special month in northern Colorado.

As you read about our community partners and local stories of passion and self-

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Jayme Emery CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Brady Stewart, Hannah Echols, Sue Baldani

expression (not to mention the 75th anniversary of the Valentine Re-mailing

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program), we hope that you are inspired to pursue what you love, too. After all,

Flourish Branding Photography, Dixie Daly, Rae Ann M. Garrett, Billie Colson, Visit Loveland

February is the month of love!

So, Loveland, Berthoud, Johnstown, and Windsor, while you fill your home with chocolate truffles and roses this month, remember to fill your heart too. Find what makes you feel alive—and don’t forget to share it with us.

Today is always a great day to love yourself,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021

FEATURES 18 Caring Through COVID Partners in Love and Business

22 You’ve Got Mail Loveland Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Valentine’s Day Re-mailing Program

28 Roses For Research Community Comes Together For a Cure

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32 How Sweet A Downtown Cupcake Maker Puts The ‘Sweet’ into ‘Sweetheart City’

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Local’s Choice

28 Artist’s Palette 30 DIY 32 Hot Spot 34 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES

75th Anniversary of the world's largest Valentine Re-Mailing Program The Loveland Chamber and Visit Loveland kicked off the 2021 valentine season in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Loveland’s Valentine Re-Mailing Program by unveiling the new Loveland valentine card, cachet, cancellation and USPS 2021 love stamp. The envelope artwork was designed by Corry McDowell and written by Judy Rethmeier: “Let’s unite our hearts this Valentine’s Day. Our Sweetheart City will lead the way.”

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Leveling Up to #KeepNoCoOpen Representatives from the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, the Loveland and Fort Collins Area Chambers of Commerce, the Cities of Loveland and Fort Collins, Towns of Estes Park, Windsor, Johnstown, Berthoud and Wellington, worked closely with local businesses to develop and implement this program. Over 100 businesses successfully reopened and have a seat ready and waiting for you!

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AROUND TOWN Patrons can find a map of the installations by visiting www.downtownloveland.org. Installations, located in windows and storefronts, will all be visible from outside.

At the Sweetheart Festival each year, attendees work together to create a community mural on display at the corner of 4th Street and Lincoln Ave. Artist Scott Freeman is working with the Loveland Museum to set up a safe experience for community members to create pieces for the mural. For more information, visit www.broomfield.macaronikid.com/events.

INTIMATE WELLNESS WITH ELITE BODY AND MED SPA Elite Body and Med Spa is making waves in the medical world of intimate wellness by joining the GAINSWave® movement to offer GAINSWave treatment. This breakthrough noninvasive medical therapy uses low-intensity shockwave therapy to enhance sexual performance and treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED) symptoms. This drug and surgery-free procedure only takes about 20 minutes and can enhance a man’s intimate life while addressing the root cause of ED. Elite Body and Med Spa is now treating men with the GAINSWave Therapy in their office located at Johnstown. For more information, visit www.elitebodymedspa.com.

MEET JENNA WITH CLUB LOVELAND AT ORCHARDS After earning her undergraduate and master’s degrees in human nutrition, Jenna Hoffman went on to become a certified personal trainer. She has a passion for health and wellness and specializes in weight-loss and lifestyle change. Jenna created Mission Slimpossible, a fully customizable program tailored to specific goals, as a way to help people make lifestyle changes with long-lasting results. Clients get unlimited access to Jenna, their 4 in 1 coach that serves as a nutritionist, certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and accountability coach. Contact Jenna at jenna@clubloveland.com for more information.

ART INSTALLATIONS AND SWEETHEART FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN MURAL

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LOVELY VALENTINE LIBATIONS WITH SWEETHEART WINERY AND EVENT CENTER Sweet Heart Winery in Loveland has produced a Valentine’s Day 2021 special edition 2018 Malbec.

'Something RED' is an art installation in the

The bottle features a custom designed, roman-

Loveland Creative District that features local

tic label by local Loveland artist Billie Colson.

artists and their interpretations of the color red.

This medium-bodied, fruit-forward Malbec is a

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delight with bright red berry aromas on the nose and notes of sugarplum, red cherry and black raspberry. With a hint of baking spice and sweet

VISIT IMAGINE MORE AT THEIR NEW WINDSOR LOCATION

tobacco on the finish, this wine is a pleasure to

Imagine More, northern Colorado's premiere

drink and perfect to share with your valentine.

lighting showroom, offers home and commercial

There will be 400 bottles of this wine available

lighting design, lighting fixtures, home decor, win-

beginning February 2nd. For more information, visit

dow treatments, and more. Imagine More recently

www.sweetheartwinery.com.

opened a

new

location

in

New

Windsor

Marketplace at 1530 Main Street in Windsor. Stop by to get a glimpse of their cutting edge products, visit their website at www.shopimaginemore. com or call 970-460-0536.

WEEKEND HOTEL GETAWAYS AND DINNER TO-GO OPTIONS Visit Loveland is currently working with lodging partners on sweetheart hotel packages starting at $89 per night with rooms that include a Love Lock, fruit, goodies, and so much more. A Valentine

OFFICIAL 2021 VALENTINE'S COFFEE AND BEER

Dining Guide that will include both sit down and

The Loveland Chamber of Commerce has part-

to-go options will be provided for a romantic night

nered with Top of the Lake Coffee Roasters to

out on the town or cuddled up inside your room.

produce the 2021 official Loveland valentine coffee.

Details about these packages are available at

The Sweetheart Blend for 2021 is a Gingersnap fla-

www.VisitLoveland.com/SweetheartPackages.

vor and will be sold at the Loveland Visitor's Center.

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AROUND TOWN The

Loveland

Chamber

of

Commerce is also partnering with Grimm

Brothers

produce

The

Brewhouse Bleeding

to

Heart,

Loveland's official valentine beer.

The 2021 valentine beer is a barrel-aged Baltic Porter brewed with vanilla and bourbon.

75TH ANNIVERSARY STAMP REVEALED! To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Loveland Re-mailing program, the U.S. Postal Service partnered with the Loveland Chamber to announce their 2021 love stamp in the nation’s Sweetheart City. The first stamp in the series was issued in 1973. The postal service continues its popular Love Series with a new 55-cent forever stamp in 2021 that features a colorful and light-hearted digital illustration created by artist Bailey Sullivan under the direction of the U.S. Postal Service Art Director Greg Breeding, also CEO of Journey Group.

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A SIMPLE AND FUN WAY TO CELEBRATE WITH YOUR SWEETHEART

CULINARY CREATIONS

A VA L E N T I N E ’ S D AY S P E C I A L T R E AT

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A FUN AND DIFFERENT WAY TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH YOUR SWEETHEART, CHEESE FONDUE FOR DINNER AND CHOCOLATE FONDUE FOR DESSERT IS THE WAY TO GO. These recipes are easy to assemble, delicious, and an enjoyable experience!

CHEDDAR AND SWISS CHEESE FONDUE INGREDIENTS + 1 Cup of grated Swiss cheese + 1 Cup of grated cheddar cheese + 1 Tbsp of flour (use gluten free flour if desired) + 1 Tsp of dry mustard + 1 Tsp of garlic powder + 1/2 to 3/4 cup of your desired beer + Cracked pepper to taste

DIPPERS Any number of these dippers are great compliments to your cheese fondue. Swap out your favorite vegetable or add your own dipper. Either way, once you start dipping you won’t be able to stop. + Carrots

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+ French bread baguette sliced into 1 inch squares

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+ Cauliflower + Broccoli + Meat- grilled steak, grilled chicken, battered chicken pieces, and/or seafood

DIRECTIONS 01 Pour your desired beer into the fondue pot and let it simmer until warm.

02 Toss the Swiss and cheddar cheeses in a small bowl with the flour until coated.

03 Add the garlic powder, pepper, and dry mustard to the warm beer.

04 Once the beer is warmed, begin adding the cheese one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula.

Continue to stir in all of the cheese until it’s melted into a thick cheese sauce consistency.

05 Serve right away with your favorite dippers

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C H O C O L AT E R A S P B E R R Y F O N D U E Satisfy your sweet tooth during dessert with a chocolate raspberry liquor fondue.

INGREDIENTS + 4 Ounces of milk chocolate chopped into small pieces + 6 Ounces of dark chocolate chopped into small pieces + 1/2-3/4 Cup of half and half or heavy whipping cream + 1/2 Tsp of vanilla extract + 3-4 Tbsp of raspberry liquor or your choice of liquor

DIPPERS Your options are limitless. Almost anything tastes amazing dipped in chocolate! + Strawberries + Oranges + Bananas + Raspberries + Blackberries + Graham Crackers + Marshmallows + Pretzels + Angel Food Cake

DIRECTIONS 01 Warm the half and half or heavy whipping cream in your fondue pot until it slightly simmers.

02 Add the chopped chocolate, one tablespoon at a time, stirring continually with a rubber spatula until the chocolate is melted.

03 Once the chocolate is melted, add your desired liquor and vanilla while continuing to stir until the mixture forms a runny, syrupy consistency.

04 Serve immediately with your favorite dessert dippers.

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PARTNERS IN LOVE AND BUSINESS ARTICLE SUE BALDANI PHOTOGRAPHY FLOURISH BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY 18

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HEN THE PANDEMIC HIT IN MARCH OF 2020, MANY

DENTAL PRACTICES HAD TO SHUT DOWN. Due to hard work, a solid community, and a stroke of fame, Dr. Nathaniel “Boone” Caldon and Dr. Alexandra Hung have been able to withstand the pandemic with a successful dental practice. The couple, who became romantic a year and a half prior, made the decision to become business partners as well-- and it has proven to be a good one.

“People feel the energy and they like it; it makes it like a family here.”

A dentist in her native country of Venezuela, Dr. Alex moved to America and obtained her hygienist license here as well. In 2017, she received a

Dr. Nathaniel, a dentist since 2007, was

grant to open her own hygiene practice in the Miramont Family Medicine

working for a local corporate dental practice

building in Fort Collins. She had one room and one chair.

after spending time in the military. Dr. Alex mentioned that some of her patients had a need for more advanced dentistry and asked him if he would be interested in visiting patients in her little office.

“So, in December I opened a small LLC just for myself. On my days off, I started seeing some of her patients,” he says.

Shortly after, COVID happened. Most of the corporate dentist offices decided to close down. Since Dr. Nathaniel wasn’t allowed to see patients in his regular office, he started to see emergency patients full-time in Dr. Alex’s office

BOONE & ALE X

during the first three months of the pandemic.

“Then, a completely amazing thing happened,” says Dr. Alex. “Telemundo found out we were open and that I was from Venezuela, which means we sometimes speak Spanish in the office. They did an interview with us and we became famous!”

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Since August 2020, the one-room office they shared has now become Radiant Dental Health and occupies half of the second floor of the Miramont Family Medicine building.

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you’ve got mail LOVELAND CELEBRATES THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VALENTINE’S DAY RE-MAILING PROGRAM

ARTICLE HANNAH ECHOLS GRIESER PHOTOGRAPHY DIXIE DAILY

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T he L ovel and Ch amber of Commerce says, "For seventyfive years, t he Sweet heart City, USA, h as been mailing out valentines wit h verses t o say t h at you are liked, loved, t hough t of, or missed when you c an' t be hug ged, held, cuddled, or kissed."

SOME OF THE GREATEST ROMANCE

create a stamp collection oddity. The club

STORIES OF ALL TIME ARE CENTERED

tried to promote the program for a couple

AROUND THE THEME OF LOVE LET-

of years, but stamps alone weren’t sexy

TERS. The Notebook, Persuasion, Anna

enough to get their idea off the ground. They

Karenina, The Fault in Our Stars, Dear

commissioned the help of Ted Thompson, a

John, P.S. I Love You— the list of stories that

man with more marketing abilities. Ted man-

wreck our hearts through the power of pro-

aged Loveland’s Rialto Theater and served

saic letters goes on and on. There are some

as president of the Loveland Chamber of

sentiments that can only be expressed in

Commerce.

the written word. In a season where sep-

name had the unique opportunity to share

aration from loved ones is intensified, per-

love and friendship with the people of

haps we can truly find that distance indeed

the USA. From that recognition came the

does make the heart grow fonder.

Valentine Re-mailing Program.

Ted

recognized

Loveland’s

Loveland has a long withstanding tradi-

The Loveland Chamber of Commerce

tion to help people spread love to romantic

says, “For seventy-five years, the Sweetheart

partners, friends, and family both near and

City, USA, has been mailing out valentines

far. This year marks the 75th anniversary of

with verses to say that you are liked, loved,

the Loveland’s official Valentine Re-mailing

thought of, or missed when you can’t be

Program. Anyone from anywhere in the

hugged, held, cuddled, or kissed.”

world can inscribe a love letter and have it

The city receives more than 120,000 val-

sent from America’s official Sweetheart City.

entines from all 50 states and 110 countries

Each year, there is a unique Loveland val-

across the world. This program is the largest

entine card, collector’s stamp (also called a

of it’s kind in the nation. Volunteers hand

cachet), and postmark. Judy Rethmeier cre-

stamp the collector’s stamp and postmark

ated 2021’s verse— “Let’s unite our hearts

onto each individual piece of mail.

this valentine’s day. Our Sweetheart City will

Valentine cards can be purchased online

lead the way.” Even the U.S. Postal Service

at www.loveland.org for $7 (which includes

partnered with the Loveland Chamber to

the card, printing, processing and post-

announce that their 2021 love stamp will be

age), and at the the Loveland Chamber of

in honor of the program’s 75th anniversary.

Commerce, the Loveland Visitor’s Center,

The program was initially started by the

and other local retailers including The

Loveland Stamp Club with the mission to

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YOU’VE GOT MAIL (CONTINUED)

Loveland King Soopers locations, Loveland Museum & Gallery, Rowes Flowers, all Loveland Safeway locations, Turquoise & Tangerine, and Loveland Walgreens and Walmart locations. All cards purchased through www.loveland.org will automatically go through the re-mailing program.

After purchasing the cards, it’s easy to send your valentine. Simply address the valentine with the recipient’s address, stamp the valentine, place it in a larger first-class envelope, stamp and address the larger envelope to: Postmaster - Attention Valentines, 46 E. 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538-9998 If you want your cards to be received by Valentine’s Day, the deadlines are as follows: February 1, 2021 International Mail Deadline, February 7, 2021 U.S. States Deadline, February 10, 2021 Colorado Deadline.

WHERE DO VALENTINES COME FROM? In 270 AD, Emperor Claudius II believed that the trouble he had recruiting soldiers was due to their strong attachment to their wives and families. So, he banned all marriages and engagements in Rome. St. Valentine found this to be ludicrous, so he continued to perform marriages in secret. He was imprisoned and executed on February 14th. Right before he died, he wrote a letter signed “from your valentine.” Naturally, we call valentines ‘valentines’ after the saint.

It wasn’t until the 1500s that written Valentine’s messages were exchanged in Europe. In the 19th century, ready-made cards started to be mass produced as Esther Howland started the Valentine’s Day card industry in the states. Her homemade card business turned into a company that made over $3 million in today’s dollars per year.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE ARTICLE SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY FLOURISH BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY, BILLIE COLSON, RAE ANN M. GARRETT

ROSES FOR RESEARCH COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER FOR A CURE

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Independence Gallery Owner

For the last 11 years, Billie Colson, the owner of Independence

Local artists and those from across the U.S. donate miniature

Gallery in Loveland, has held a fundraiser for the foundation in

paintings and other rose-related art pieces. Due to COVID-19,

February. Thanks to continual community support, 65 Roses for

the reception the gallery usually holds will probably not take

Cystic Fibrosis has raised an incredible $140,000. Ninety cents of

place, but people can still come in to purchase one of these

every dollar goes towards research.

beautiful pieces of artwork. All proceeds from these sales will be

For Billie, this disease hits close to home. Her granddaughter,

given to the foundation to support its research in finding a cure.

Mahayla, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was a month old. Donations are also welcome.

“I started the fundraiser the February after Mahayla was born,”

Sales events will be held via Facebook Live on the Independence

she says. “The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has no government fund-

Gallery www.facebook.com/Independencegallery Saturday morn-

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HOT SPOT A DOWNTOWN CUPCAKE MAKER PUTS THE ‘SWEET’ INTO ‘SWEETHEART CITY’

S W E E T WHEN IS A CUPCAKE NOT JUST A CUPCAKE? When that cupcake is from B Sweet Cupcakes in downtown Loveland. B Sweet Cupcakes has been pumping out more than 56 varieties of cupcakes ever since they began operation in 2010 (adding a food truck in 2017!) They specialize in catering and events and have something to suit every sweet tooth, from chocolate stout to cherry chip cupcakes. Owner Dana Brungardt is proud of the little qualities that make their cupcakes different.

“We wanted to have unique cupcakes creations, not just larger cake recipes scaled down. We wanted to make something sweet for the Sweetheart City,” Dana says.

It’s all about heart when it comes to Dana’s creations. They still use

DID YOU KNOW

Dana uses several of her great grandmothers recipes at B Sweet cupcakes

recipes that belong to her great-grandmother, a native of Loveland. Now

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that’s keeping it local.

For some amazing sweetheart treats, visit B Sweet Cupcakes at 425 East on 4th Street in Loveland, or online at www.bsweetcupcakes.com.

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“ I T ’ S A L L A B O U T H E A R T W H E N I T C O M E S T O D A N A’ S C R E AT I O N S”

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FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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the fundraiser, read our Roses For

on February 14th where couples can

Research article in this issue! Tune

get married or renew their vows with

LOVELAND VALENTINE'S RE-MAILING PROGRAM

in to purchase some lovely pieces,

a special custom ceremony and

support local artists, and donate to a

romantic touches. Details will be

great cause.

available on the wedding website at www.valentinesdayinloveland.com.

Loveland Chamber of Commerce

Send pre-addressed, pre-stamped valentines in an enclosed, larger 1st class envelope. Then, address the larger envelope to: Postmaster Attention Valentines, 446 E. 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538-9998. Valentines

12 VIRTUAL VALENTINES EVENT THROUGH BACKSTAGE RIALTO Rialto Theater

14 CENTERRA EXTENDS HOLIDAY LIGHT PROGRAM TO HONOR HEALTHCARE HEROES AND SUPPORTS LOVELAND’S VALENTINE’S THEMED COMMUNITY FESTIVITIES

can be purchased online at www.

The nonprofit arm of the Rialto

loveland.org for $7 (includes card,

Theater is sponsoring a Virtual

printing, processing, and postage) at

Valentine Event. The event will

the Loveland Chamber. For more

include

information, see the article 'You've

from the historic Rialto Theater and

Got Mail' in this issue! U.S. mail

event boxes containing treats and

must be received by Feb 7, and

activities. Proceeds of the event will

the Centerra Metro District, and

all Colorado mail must be received

go to furthering Backstage Rialto’s

the Centerra Marketplace and

by Feb 10 to ensure delivery by

mission to provide financial support

Promenade Shops

Valentine’s Day.

to expand programming and physical

To help continue lifting the communi-

facility improvements at the Rialto

ty’s spirits, Centerra and its partners

1

Theater. For more information, please

will keep their holiday lights turned

visit www.backstagerialto.com.

on through the end of the month

THE QUEST FOR DAN CUPID A SOCIALLY DISTANCED SCAVENGER HUNT

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joining the Keep Your Lights Up for

SWEETHEART CLASSIC RACE

red and pink strings of lights and

sculpture in Loveland

4th Street in Loveland

sweetheart-themed décor backed by

Join the quest during the first two

The 2021 Sweetheart Classic, a 4

romantic music will be played nightly

weeks of February to find Dan and

mile race and staple in the Loveland

from 5-9 p.m. This is free and open to

bring him back in time for Valentine’s

community, starts on 4th street and

the public through February 14.

Day so he can shoot his arrow of

goes out to the River's Edge Natural

love to those across the world from

Area. Runners will start the race in

the nation’s Sweetheart City. The

waves beginning at 2:30p.m. to

quest is free, and participants will be

ensure a safe and socially distanced

entered to win the ultimate Loveland

event. For more information, visit

Experience Trip. For more informa-

www.sweetheartcityracing.com.

Start at the LOVE sign and Love Lock

streaming

entertainment

Chapungu Sculpture Park in

at multiple locations. Centerra is Healthcare Heroes national and local initiative. Thousands of colorful

tion, www.visitloveland.com.

4 CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUNDRAISER

VALENTINE'S DAY WEDDING & VOW RENEWAL CEREMONY

Chapungu Sculpture Park in Loveland

us? We would love to hear from

Independencegallery

What could be more romantic than

you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.

Billie Colson of Independence Gallery

saying "I do" on Valentine's Day in the

com/LovelandandSouth

will be holding a virtual fundraiser for

Sweetheart City? To honor love, My

the Get In Touch link and let us

Cystic Fibrosis. To learn more about

Big Day hosts an annual wedding

know what you think.

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