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TAKE A SWING AT GOLF THIS SUMMER

Hello SUMMER! It may have dragged its feet a little, but summer is finally here! I don’t know about you, but by the time it rolls around each year, I’m ready for it. I anticipate with joy the open windows, the longer days, the flowers and green things growing and with all of that, the extra opportunity for getting outside.

One of the many ways to enjoy the outdoors in Loveland?

Golf. In this edition you’ll find a little bit of everything golf, from experienced golfers looking to perfect their swing, to newbies just getting started.

And if golf doesn’t do it for you, there are concerts and festivals galore— you don’t have to go far.

We encourage you to peruse our pages and keep an eye out for something new or dust off an old favorite.

- Misty Kaiser

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Swing at Golf THIS SUMMER

Whether your new to the game, just want to improve or want to compete for a good cause, Loveland is a great place for golfers.

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The city of Loveland hosts local and state vendors at its annual Farmers Market. PAGE 6

S.N.A.G.®— STARTING NEW AT GOLF IN LOVELAND GOLFING FOR A GOOD CAUSE GRAB SOME GRUB AT THE FARMERS MARKET

Saw It - WANT IT PAGE 33 Get into the SWING

Local businesses can help you improve your golf game PAGE 34

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The Players Club Colorado plans a premier golf course in Loveland/Berthoud PAGE 10

Celebrate Biking with BIKE MONTH in Loveland Golf FOR A CAUSE PAGE 14

The BLACK STEER Loveland’s longest standing restaurant

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Get outside, play a game and raise some funds for worthy causes PAGE 38

Loveland’s Independence Day CELEBRATION PAGE 42

20 Ways SUMMER CONCERTS to Save on Heat Up PAGE 45 SUMMER TRAVEL PAGE 24 3D Printing changes Radiation Treatment PAGE 48 On Course Fore a Family-Friendly Where to GO, What to DO GOOD TIME PAGE 49 For those new to golf, Loveland courses offer a variety of programs for all ages PAGE 30

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“We always have local music at each market,” City of Loveland scheduling and special events coordinator Jeanne Boswell said.

“We have approximately 1300-2000 people that come to the market each week.”

Local music, yoga by the river and a splash pad are

just a few of the amenities at this year’s Fairgrounds Park Farmers Market in Loveland, open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on The Farmers Market Sundays between happens under the June 25 and Sept. shelters each week, 24 at the far north so a lot of the vendors end of Fairgrounds typically don’t bring Park. The Farmers The City of Loveland’s Farmer’s Market welcomes vendors and patrons. tents.

Market will have (Photo courtesy City of Loveland.) over 60 vendors “Vendors get to know their customtotal this year, and sell local goods

By RHEMA ZLATEN ers because they are not out in the ranging from produce, fresh baked for LOVELAND MAGAZINE sun, so people will stop and chat bread, and meat to honey, lotions, with them,” Boswell said. “People pet supplies and much more.

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make it more of an outing and an event instead of just grabbing their produce and going.”

Sandy Novotny, founder of Luvland Lotions, LLC, has been a vendor at the Fairgrounds Park Farmers Market for the past few years. She samples her products, and enjoys connecting with her local customers.

“It is a blast talking with people and interacting with other Farmers Market developers,” Novotny said.

“Everyone has a talent for something specific, and this is their way of presenting it to the public without having to patent something. It is a major trial of the development of your own line of whatever it is that you love. I have a great time with my customers and seeing the same faces every week. I am anxious to get back this year and see all of my customers again.”

For the past 25 years, Novotny has been in fitness or health industries, and she has always been drawn to natural and homeopathic remedies for healing. When she moved to the dry Colorado climate from humid Omaha, she decided to start her own organic skin care line. She started with lotions, and from there, she moved to hand cream, face cream, a cleanser and then a sunscreen. Future products include an anti-cellulite cream as well as CBD oil-infused products.

“I try it on myself and my customers whom I have gotten to be my guinea pigs,” Novotny said. “And I have had really good reviews and results.

I have been doing it for five years.

When I am in my kitchen, I am in my element. I am my happiest place there.

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The shade and shelter make the Farmer’s Market an all weather event where customers and vendors can chat and enjoy their visit. (Photo courtesy City of Loveland.)

Sunrise Ranch will also attend the market weekly. The Fort Collinsbased ranch started in 1945 and they have been a part of the non-certified organic movement for over 70 years.

Alec Solimeo, the agricultural manager at Sunrise Ranch, is prepping to bring fresh produce, local beef, eggs, and farm-made breakfast burritos to the market this year.

“We are hoping to be a cornerstone of the City of Loveland farmers market,” he said. “We will be at market with tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, cooking greens, herbs, beef, eggs, and more from week one.”

Additional Farmers Market Activities Each Sunday morning, from 9-10 a.m., the Chilson Recreation Center yoga instructors will lead yoga by the river for a $5 drop-in fee. The last Sunday of each month, the Farmers Market will fence off the entire area and provide a beer garden from local breweries. Proceeds from the beer ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine

garden go to House of Neighborly Services. Last year, the monthly beer gardens raised $4,000 for the food bank, according to Boswell. The market also often features food demonstrations and free samples.

Kids will also find plenty to taste and experience at the Fairgrounds Park Farmers Market. A face painter will come each weekend, and Parks and Recreation will also have a craft table. The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program will stop by on Aug. 20 with a few of their animals and information about how they rehab wild birds. The park itself features a splash pad, a covered sand park, a play ground and shallow areas to play in the creek.

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Plan Your Sunday at the Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. Tube the river or bike down the bike path to the north end of Fairgrounds Park – make sure to pack your yoga mat, bathing suit and a little bit of cash 9 a.m Walk to the “porch” adjacent to the park and right up against the river. Stretch and relax to the yoga class happening there every Sunday provided by instructors from the Chilson Parks and Recreation Center ($5 drop-in).

10 a.m. Wander the market for fresh coffee and a few samples 10:15 a.m. Try a breakfast burrito at the Sunrise Ranch booth, and maybe even pick up your CSA produce basket there 10:30 a.m. Wander over to where you hear the music and enjoy the live tunes. Each week different artists will present acoustic, country-blues, folk, singer-songwriter or percussive sounds to complement the atmosphere of the market (for a listing of the weekly bands, log onto http://cityofloveland.org/departments/ parks-recreation/events-promotions/farmers-market).

11:30 a.m. You’re probably hungry. Stop by one of the several food trucks for some delicious lunch. While you’re at it, pick up some homemade natural sunscreen from the Luvland Lotions booth to keep your skin protected from the glorious sun.

12:30 p.m. It might be getting a little toasty outside! Strip down to your bathing suit and run through the splash pad for a bit.

1 p.m. After letting the sun dry you off, pack up and head back home, full of relaxation, good food, conversation and locallyinspired happiness.

Local, live music is a part of every market, adding to the festive atmosphere. (Photo courtesy City of Loveland.)

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Larry Collins already has a couple of favorite spots at the TPC Colorado 18-hole course in Berthoud scheduled to open in spring 2018.

One is at the par 3, eighth hole in the 150-acre golf course situated along the banks of Lonetree, McNeil and Welch reservoirs. The course, with a par-72 regulation layout, is situated in the future Heron Lakes Golf Community near County Road 17 and Grand Market Avenue. The owner and developer of the community is Heron Lakes Investments, LLC.

lar setting,” Collins said, adding that despite his favorites, “I think all 18 holes are memorable.

They leave players with a big impression.”

Rendering of the master plan for the future TPC Colorado golf course in Berthoud, scheduled to open in spring 2018. (Photo courtesy TPC Colorado.)

“When you step on the tee, the green is actually embedded in the Lonetree Reservoir. It’s a spectacu-

Collins, general manager of TPC Colorado, a part of the Tournament Players Club Network, is overseeing the remaining development of the course after joining the staff a month ago.

Collins has more than three decades of experience in the business with the last 18 years as the director of

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“Each hole is going to be uniquely identifiable. It’s going to be a course you never get bored with.

—Larry Collins

The view is of the 195-yard, eighth hole at the future TPC Colorado golf course. The green is embedded into the Lonetree Reservoir. (Photo courtesy TPC Colorado.)

golf at Omni Interlocken Hotel in Broomfield. He also held several roles with the TPC, played golf professionally through the Professional Golfers’ Association TOUR and was a member of the University of Southern California golf team, twice earning All-American honors and winning the Pacific Eight Conference Championship.

“I’m very excited because the standards of the PGA TOUR are very high,” said Collins, who with his wife, Terri, will be moving from Louisville to Berthoud to help open and operate the golf course.

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TPC Colorado, owned and operated by the PGA TOUR, is the first ground-up course to be built in Colorado in nearly 10 years. The only TPC-sanctioned course in the state, TPC Colorado is a semiprivate golf club with a links-style course designed to accommodate professional tournaments. It’s one of 34 private, resort and daily fee golf properties that are part of the TPC Network.

As a semi-private club, the course will operate with a membership base and be open for community members to visit with a daily fee. TPC Colorado plans to begin introduc-

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ing membership to the course in mid-June with a target of 130 to 150 members, Collins said.

The course, equipped with infrastructure to accommodate a professional tournament, has a links-style design featuring stack-sod pot bunkers and fescue-lined fairways with panoramic views of the mountains and shorelines nearby. The design is intended to give golfers a sense of the Scottish heritage of the sport.

“I do not think there is a golf course, certainly in Colorado and probably the Rocky Mountain region, that has these stack-sod pot

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One of the many sweeping views from the site of the course.

(Photo courtesy TPC Colorado.)

bunkers,” Collins said. “The avid golfer is going to identify with that.”

with the sense they can’t wait to get back there again.”

Construction of the course began in spring 2016, and so far, eight holes have been seeded, Collins said.

The course goes beyond being just about golf though, Collins said.

“We will have everything complete by the middle of July, and assuming it’s a good growing environment, we anticipate opening in spring of 2018,” Collins said.

The golf course, designed by Arthur Schaupeter Golf Course Architects, has seven sets of tees ranging from 4,000 to 7,900 yards for players of various levels. Multiple tees on each hole allow players to play the course at any of the lengths.

“Each hole is going to be uniquely identifiable. It’s going to be a course you never get bored with. …

Tournament golfers will be further challenged by the subtleties of each hole,” Collins said. “The frequent visitors will come off the 18th hole

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“This whole community is going to be more than a golf course,” Collins said. “We just feel it’s going to have lots of amenities and activities.”

The Heron Lakes Community will encompass a mixed-use, masterplanned development spanning 800 acres with residential, outdoor and 30 acres of commercial spaces.

Some of the highlights will include a community center, a sports center, a lakefront gathering place and a modern Western Mountain Lodge style clubhouse, all with great views, Collins said.

“The piece of land this is sitting on is nothing more than spectacular,” Collins said. “We all love Colorado and the views.”

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One of the Great Blue Herons that are the course’s namesake.

(Photo courtesy TPC Colorado.)

A golf shop will operate in the sports center in 2018, and then in 2019, the clubhouse will open as a 42,000-square-foot facility. The clubhouse will have the amenities of a private club, including locker rooms, a dining facility, a bar and a separate pool and exercise facility, plus a ballroom able to seat up to 300 guests and an event lawn.

“This clubhouse is sitting in a unique, great position panoramically looking at the golf course,” Collins said. “It’s going to be unbelievable. … It’s sitting in a perfect position, so it will accommodate specifically watching golf without moving around a lot.”

Visitors of the clubhouse will be able to see the first tee and some of the holes, such as the 15th to the 18th holes, Collins said.

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NOW IN OURN O I T A C O L W E N Larry Collins, general manager of TPC Colorado, stands earlier this month on the 16th hole at the TPC Colorado golf course. The future clubhouse will be 30 feet behind the tee box with the Lonetree, McNeil and Welch reservoirs in the background.

Other amenities of the development include a marina club, which will feature lake access and recreation, a waterfront bar and grill with a pier and outdoor seating on the lake. There also will be eight miles of walking trails and multiple recreation opportunities, including boating, biking, hiking and fishing.

The residential neighborhoods surrounding the golf course will number nearly 1,200 homes in a variety of styles, such as custom, semi-custom and patio homes, townhomes and condominiums.

“Because it’s sitting on a gentle hillside … there will be many of them that will have spectacular views,” Collins said.

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Loveland Celebrates Biking All Month Long in June

Some cities host a bike-towork day celebration. But here comes Loveland, making an impressive pass (on your left!) offering a whole entire month dedicated to biking. Show off!

The City of Loveland, for the first time ever, decided to make June all about biking—with a calendar full of fun and educational events like a bike rodeo, guided art tour by bike and bike-safety classes.

Of course, on Bike to Work Day—which is June 28 this year— there will be 17 bike stations set

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up around town to celebrate twowheeled commuters. You can stop at one of the stations to fuel up on a free breakfast, plus get a courtesy tune-up and bike accessories. Last year, volunteers counted about 598 people stopping at the stations for breakfast. In 2015, the count was slightly higher, registering at 624.

City officials are noticing an increased interest in bike-riding—as commuters are looking to trade four wheels for two. Bike riding offers a whole host of benefits: It’s a good

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form of exercise, plus you can avoid being stuck in rush hour and reduce their carbon footprint. Not to mention you can save on gas. In response to more people looking to get around by bike, city planners are working to create more “multimodal” transportation systems to safely allow people to get around on foot, by bike, by public transportation and by car.

They’ve also added events to celebrate the bike use.

Loveland City Council proclaimed June 2017 as “Bike Month” at a recent meeting, says Katie Guthrie,

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with the city’s public works department.

“Bike Month is a month-long celebration of events and activities that support and promote safe bicycling in Loveland,” she says.

Guthrie says the city tried to create a variety of events to appeal to a wide range of bicyclists.

Days Roll By – Reconditioned Bicycles and Repair is sponsoring one of the 17 booths this year. The shop’s owner Doreen Sobioch says she’s been noticing more people asking for trail maps around Loveland.

Sobioch encourages people to get out on their bikes and ride because it’s great for your overall health. If you don’t have a safe route to ride to

work, try biking to the grocery store or taking a ride around your neighborhood, she suggests.

CURIOUS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF BIKE TO WORK DAY? Most cities around the country celebrate Bike to Work Day in May. But, in Colorado, we wait until the fourth Wednesday of June because of our unpredictable weather patterns.

(That seemingly late-May snowstorm is in our rearview mirror now). The state legislature has actually declared June as “Colorado Bike Month.”

Loveland’s paved recreational trail is 18.5 miles, running from Wilson Avenue along the Big Thompson River to the east and then north through Boyd Lake State Park, according to a 2015 city map. The trail heads west to Highway 287. It winds along irrigation canals, through fields, over streets and along the Big Thompson River corridor. The Loveland trail corridor has been funded by

Loveland’s first-ever Bike to Work Day took place in 1979, when the city had no designated recreation trails. It wasn’t until 1990 when Loveland began construction on its first recreational trail.

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the city’s share of Colorado Lottery proceeds, GOGO grants and Capital Expansion Fees. The city has plans for approximately 20 miles of paved urban trail, with the goal of developing more trails around the city’s perimeter.

City officials say they want to complete the recreation trail loop that circles the city and connect Loveland’s main north-south recreation trails to Fort Collins’ recreation trail system.

Future plans also include “filling in the spokes,” meaning building out the recreational trails that run between neighborhoods, open spaces and urban spaces. The idea is that walkers and riders can move about from their homes to parks, open spaces and

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National surveys consistently find that over 20 percent of respondents would consider bicycling or walking to work, shopping, and other local activities if adequate facilities were available, according to the city’s transportation plan.

JUNE BIKE EVENTS IN LOVELAND Though Bike Month officially kicked off this week with the Build a Better World Block Party on June 2 and the Get Geared Up for Summer Celebration on June 3, there are still many events lined up.

Friday Night Rodeo and Rendezvous from 5 to 8 p.m. on 5th Street between Lincoln and Cleveland. A western-themed bicycle event in conjunction with Friday Night on the Town, featuring an adult bike rodeo, downtown merchant-specials for rodeo participants, community booths, bike displays, a DJ with dancing and a tire changing competition sponsored

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June 11 Art By Bike Tour, noon to 4 p.m. A 4.5-mile guided bike tour featuring Loveland’s outdoor art collection

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in northwest Loveland (includes Mehafffey and Benson Parks). Riders can meet some of the artists.

Bicycle Friendly Driver Certification Class, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St. Learn about traffic laws and responsibilities of cyclists and motorists. Learn how to avoid crashes and conflicts. Age 15+. Pre-registration required online at cityofloveland.org/leisuretimes.

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Art by Bike Tour, 8 a.m. to noon A 4.5-mile guided bike tour featuring Loveland’s outdoor art collection, in downtown Loveland (includes a stop at Heskew Studio and ArtSpace).

Riders will be able to meet some of the artists. Pre-registration required online at cityofloveland.org/leisuretimes.

June 15 Go By Bike: Everyday Cycling Class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. 4th St. Learn what to ride, wear, carry, and about route selection and safety techniques when biking for everyday transportation. Age 16+. Pre-registration required online at cityofloveland. org/leisuretimes.

June 28 Bike to Work Day, 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.

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be set-up around town to support cyclists as they make their way to work or elsewhere. Food, bicycle mechanics and giveaways will be available at the various stations. See page 18 for a map and more information on each station.

June 30 ABC’s Bike Check and Rules of the Road, 11 a.m. to noon at the Loveland Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., ages 5 to 12. Call 962-2587 for more information.

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Loveland Bike to Work Day Stations Several sponsors are partnering with the city for Bike to Work Day, which is from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on June 28. Here are the station sponsors and where you can find them.

Map courtesy www.ci.loveland.co.us/departments/public-works/bicycle-pedestrian/bike-to-work-day

1. Banner Health McKee Medical Center, Thompson School District SRTS, Sprouts Farmers Market.

5. Water and Power, City of Loveland

STATION LOCATION: McKee Medical Center, 2000 Boise Ave.

STATION LOCATION: Service Center, 200 N. Wilson Ave.

2. Mustard Seed House Church and Trinity Lutheran Church

6. City Library, Parks and Recreation, City of Loveland, LoCo Artisan Coffee

STATION LOCATION: North Lake Park (SE Corner) 29th St. and Taft Ave. 3. Public Works Department, City of Loveland STATION LOCATION: Centennial Park, 977 W. 1st St. 4. Centerra and Lee’s Cyclery STATION LOCATION: Hahns Peak Dr. and Rocky Mountain Ave.

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STATION LOCATION: Xeriscape Garden, 1st St. and Washington Ave. 7. At Your Pace Cycling STATION LOCATION: Madison Bike Trail Underpass 8. The Group Real Estate and Group Mortgage LLC STATION LOCATION: Taft Ave. and 29th St. (NW corner)

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By ANDY STONEHOUSE for LOVELAND MAGAZINE With high-end steakhouses still the rage across the country, it’s reassuring to know that a local favorite still provides its much-beloved mix of delicious food and fantastic service at down-to-earth prices.

That’s part of what has made The Black Steer a longtime draw for Loveland food fans, with the iconic business celebrating its 50th anniversary last year. From its unusual layout to its diverse menu, the restaurant – located at 436 N. Lincoln Ave. – is certainly different than any of the 20 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

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The food is always treated and prepared with the utmost care at The Black Steer.

(Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)

big-name chains that have invaded Northern Colorado, with an emphasis on fresh, homemade ingredients.

ployees and the recipes,” Janice Eslan explains. “When we first came, the business was booming, and we were always able to keep the prices down because we literally used to carry in the food ourselves.”

Credit the Steer’s “new” owners, Janice and Hamid Eslan—who bought the place from founder and artist Lee Stark in 1992—for keeping the focus on steaks cut in-house and preparations that even include Janice concocting the restaurant’s namesake salad dressing herself.

Eslan says The Black Steer’s authenticity also keeps locals coming back, and is part of the reason the restaurant has been named the county’s best steakhouse for years.

“This is our baby, and we’re directly involved in the philanthropy, the em-

“We know that newer is not better,” she says. “We have a scratch kitchen,

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They later opened the La Quinta Inn and Suites, Backbone Gourmet Grub & Brewhouse, the Fountains of Loveland event center and, most recently, the Wingate Hotel by Wyndham in Johnstown.

Co-owner, Janice Eslan stands next to the restaurant’s popular cowboy-themed bar.

(Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)

we bring in corn-fed Nebraska beef and we cut it to order here. People say I treat the food better than I treat my own jewelry. And food suppliers tell us we’re crazy for the way we do it, but it’s been such a joy – we put our kids through CU and CSU by working here.”

The Black Steer has seen multiple generations of employees from the same families, including a dishwasher and maintenance man who’s been with the business since 1975.

And the Eslans’ restaurant success spun off into other local ventures.

Despite all the responsibilities of a growing business empire, the Eslans are still very much hands-on with The Black Steer, though Janice says she’s opted to do less of the sevenday-a-week stints that marked their early days running the place. You’ll still find Hamid there daily at lunch, conducting business meetings and keeping an eye on the action.

The couple, celebrating their 47th wedding anniversary, met at Wisconsin’s Marquette University and spent much of the 1970s living in Hamid’s native Iran, where he worked as a mechanical engineer and she taught

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The Black Steer stays true to its western roots inside and out. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)

English at a local school, though she had been trained as a speech therapist.

After the fall of the Shah in the late ’70s, the couple evacuated to Southern California. Hamid eventually launched a successful chain of electronics stores and Janice kept busy with their young children and work as a religion teacher in Rancho Palos Verdes and Gardena. But the couple remained in close contact with fellow Iranian Marquette grad Yahya Hariri, who ran restaurants including Loveland’s Widow McCoy. “In 1992, we had just sold our business and were interested in doing something in Colorado, maybe a dude ranch or running orchards – just not a restaurant. Hamid came out to visit Yahya and heard about The Black Steer, and went to have dinner,” she says. “It was so busy and so fun, and he thought we should buy it. Our son was also at CU Boulder, so we decided to make the move.”

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ested in gourmet food, so the jump to life with The Black Steer was not a complete change. Her children had slightly different plans.

“Our kids ran as far as possible from the hospitality business,” she says.

“Our son was a waiter for 24 hours, but now he’s a Delta pilot living in Denver, and our daughter lives and works in California.”

Much of The Black Steer’s success also stems from its authenticity, with parts of the restaurant original to its late-’60s roots. The décor is certainly distinctive, with a large array of western art, red brick and weathered wooden walls and cozy, old-time leather booths.

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a more raucous bar in the back, and she arranged to keep some of the original art. Those oversized and extremely vivid images of French fur trappers, created by painter David Kristensen, still line the place, as well as cowboy sculptures by Bill Bond and Native American art, some by Stark himself – plus a large portrait of old-time cowboy movie hero Tom Mix. Eslan explains that the restaurant’s layout stems from its start as essentially two different businesses – a restaurant seating section facing Lincoln Avenue, and the “Rear of the Steer,” once the hottest bar in town, but now a very cozy room. Long ago, it had once held the Rendezvous Restaurant, and before that, the space served as the parking garage for the old Loveland Hospital. Old-timers may remember the Rear of the Steer as a very colorful local watering hole.

“Lee used to call up the servicemen in Denver and invite them to visit, and then hand out drink tokens to the local nurses, and the place was jumping off the walls. But times changed and we wanted to make it more of a family-friendly restaurant,” June/July 2017

she says. “The walls were so dark from cigarette smoke, and it was carpeted and stucco – so we upgraded.”

The Eslans added more wood, including old railroad ties from Greeley, and cleaned up the natural brickwork. “Lee had even painted the cement a greenish color to add to the look,” she adds.

Far out back, there’s a small patio with carved wooden bear sculptures and a wooden cowboy and cowgirl near the parking lot. Eslan says Woody, the Steer’s original oversized wooden mascot, was stolen overnight many years ago.

“We actually found out who did it – his mother called and said ‘Woody’s in our basement, if you want him back, but he’s a little damaged,’ so we let him be,” Eslan says. “I think that was the biggest thing

to happen in town at the time.

Nowadays, The Black Steer is a very classy joint from the cave booth up to the cowboy-themed bar in the back, though it’s still not a gigantic place. Eslan says her staff is kept on their feet as they serve up to 400 meals a day, with just two cooks working in a small kitchen in the middle of the restaurant.

Eslan is quick to show off a poster of the restaurant’s original 1966 menu and prices, which were honored during a one-day celebration during last year’s 50th anniversary.

“We had a four-hour wait for tables, for $1.85 steak sandwiches or the $3.00 Alaska king crab,” she says. “They used to have a 20-ounce ‘He-Man’ sized steak for $4.50, but we decided not to carry that after we took over.”

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By CAMERON HUDDLESTON GOBankingRates.com (TNS) If you’re planning to head out on a summer vacation this year, you’re not alone. A 2017 AARP travel survey revealed that 99 percent of boomers intend to take at least one trip this year. And AAA said that more than a third of all Americans will embark on a family vacation in the next 12 months.

Although a week at the beach might sound like the ideal way to spend your summer vacation, warm weather travelers should note that costs are often higher in the peak season. If you want to cut costs on airfare and accommodations, you should do your research and plan ahead.

Here are some of the best ways to save money on your summer vacation without sacrificing the fun.

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BE FLEXIBLE WITH YOUR TRAVEL PLANS If your work schedule or kids’ school schedule isn’t too restrictive, the best way to keep the cost of a summer vacation down is to be flexible.

“Being flexible … will open the door to savings opportunities,” said money-saving expert Andrea Woroch.

For example, you might find that a town near the one you want to visit offers similar amenities — such as a beach or close access to theme parks — for a lower cost, Woroch said.

Additionally, you should be flexible with your travel dates to cut costs.

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to all the airports in an area because you’ll find big savings, he said.

TRAVEL ON A TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY Fridays during the summer are among the busiest travel days of the entire year, Woroch said.

“Not only are you looking at bigger crowds and delays, but prices on airfare and even fuel will peak on this popular departure day,” she said.

And Sundays are expensive travel days year round. According to CheapAir.com’s annual survey, travelers can save an average of $73 by flying on a Tuesday or Wednesday rather than a Sunday.

Even car rental prices might be lower on these days, Woroch said. Consider leaving mid-week to score a vacation discount.

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book a flight is a surefire way to spend more than necessary. Klee recommended booking as early as you can, because prices will continue to rise as flights fill up.

In its survey of 921 million airfares from 2.9 million trips, CheapAir found that 54 days out was the best time to book a domestic flight for the lowest price. If you plan to travel internationally, start searching for your flights earlier. On average, 99 days out is ideal for trips to Hawaii, the Caribbean and Europe.

GET REFUNDS FOR PRICE DROPS There are several travel booking sites that will give you a refund if you book a hotel, flight or rental car through them and the price drops, said Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, the

family vacations expert at About. com.

example, members of the automotive club AAA can get up to 15 percent off rooms at several hotel chains.

For example, if you book a hotel through Tingo.com and the price drops, it will automatically refund you the difference. At Yapta.com, you can add your flight details and get alerts if the fare drops, so you can get a credit for the difference with the airline. If you book a rental car through AutoSlash.com, the site will automatically rebook you at a lower rate if the price drops.

Kelleher said she’s saved at least $40 every time she used AutoSlash.

Additionally, you might be able to save money on attractions at the destinations you visit. For example, many zoos and museums offer reciprocal memberships with other zoos and museums, Kelleher said — which means you can visit them for free or at a discount.

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“Don’t forget about this money on the table,” she said.

GET CASH BACK WHEN BOOKING ONLINE There are several websites that let consumers earn back a percentage of the money they spent on qualifying purchases with the sites’ retail partners. You also can earn cash back — which is like saving money — by booking hotels, flights and rental cars through these sites with one of their travel partners.

Ebates.com offers cash back from dozens of travel merchants, with up to 13 percent cash back on hotels, cruises and vacation packages, said Brent Shelton, an online shopping expert with deals site FatWallet. com, which is the sister company of Ebates.com.

GET A DEAL ON YOUR CAR RENTAL There are several ways to get a deal on a rental car. You can use a site such as CarRentals.com, which provides a side-by-side comparison of rental options at your destination, Woroch said. You can also find coupon codes for car rentals at sites such as CouponSherpa.com.

If you’re a warehouse club member, Woroch recommended checking the club’s travel site to see if it’s offering any deals. She saved nearly $200 on a car rental for a trip to Maui a couple of years ago by booking through Costco Travel.

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Check with your auto insurer to see if it covers rental cars to avoid paying rental insurance.

cars under your policy. That way, you won’t have to purchase extra insurance from the rental car agency, said Karen Hoxmeier, owner of money-saving site MyBargainBuddy. com. Following this tip can save you $20 to $40 a day in unnecessary insurance costs from the agency, she said.

KEEP DOWN THE COST OF DRIVING YOUR OWN CAR If you take a road trip, you can get up to 15 percent better fuel mileage out of your vehicle by using cruise control while driving on the highway, Hoxmeier said. You also can improve your gas mileage by up to 4 percent by having your car tuned up before you hit the road and another 3 percent by having your tires inflated to the proper pressure, she said.

Download a free app, such as GasBuddy, to see the lowest gas prices in an area. That way, you’ll know which station to fill up at along the highway and at your destination.

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PACK SNACKS FOR ROAD TRIPS If you’re driving to your destination, Woroch recommended packing snacks, sandwiches and drinks so you don’t have to spend money on fast food along the way. Make sure you choose nonperishable items, such as granola bars, to bring along while you explore your destination.

“This way, you don’t have to stop in pricey tourist restaurants or hotel pool bars for a snack,” she said.

Woroch also suggested bringing a refillable water bottle so you don’t have to waste money on bottled water, which is typically marked up at popular tourist destinations.

SAVE MONEY WITH A VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY Rather than stay in a hotel, consider booking a vacation rental property. Sites such as Airbnb.com, HomeAway.com and VRBO.com offer low rates on apartment, condo and house rentals worldwide.

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meals rather than dining out every day. This can be a big money saver, especially for families.

“Eating out three meals a day, seven days a week, is a lot of money for a family,” she said.

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up for its loyalty program before booking a room. The programs are typically free to join and can help you score discounted rates.

Ideally, you should book several months in advance for the best selection and pricing. But you might be able to get a last-minute deal by calling the property owner to ask for a discount. The owner might give you a cheaper rate to fill the space rather than let it sit empty, Woroch said.

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In addition to making your own simple meals in your hotel room, you can cut costs by avoiding meal prices altogether. Kids 12 and younger eat free at Holiday Inn hotels that have on-site restaurants.

Comfort Inn and Hampton Hotels are among the hotels that offer guests a free hot breakfast, while Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites and Residence Inn boast free breakfast and snacks and drinks in the evening.

SNAG A DEAL WITH SOMEONE’S UNWANTED HOTEL RESERVATION You can get a deal on a hotel room by taking advantage of other people’s canceled travel plans.

Woroch said that RoomerTravel.com connects travelers with those who are stuck with hotel reservations

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they can’t change. The site facilitates the purchase of reservations for up to 25 percent below market price.

Or, if you’ve reserved a nonrefundable room but have to cancel your trip, you can get some of your money back using this service.

“You’d be surprised at how much you can save with a package.”

Bason said he shops for each component of his travel separately, then searches on a site such as Expedia.com for a package deal with a lower price. “And even better, it’s easier to book everything all in one spot,” he said.

GET A PACKAGE DEAL Although most travelers think that package deals for flights, hotels and other travel products are more expensive, the opposite is true, said Clem Bason, CEO of hotel booking site goSeek.com.

“Bundles obscure the prices for individual travel products, allowing airlines, hoteliers and rental cars to discount more aggressively than they otherwise might,” he said.

CONSIDER CAMPING “Whether you’re headed to the beach, mountains or a favorite lake this summer, you can save a lot of money by opting to camp instead of renting a home or staying in a hotel,” Woroch said.

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There are also plenty of free campground sites at state parks and other locations, but you’ll need to get to your destination early to secure one of these first-come, first-served spots, Woroch said.

Pack food in a cooler that you can cook over an open fire, and take advantage of free activities such as hiking and swimming to cut costs further.

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CUT THE COST OF ATTRACTIONS If you visit a big city, you can save money on attractions by buying passes that offer discounted admission to several must-see spots.

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On Course Fore A FAMILY-FRIENDLY GOOD TIME

By L. L. CHARLES for LOVELAND MAGAZINE plains Steve Southard, City of Loveland golf manager.

The system includes all the elements of golf, in a simplified form. “It’s much cooler than ‘putt putt,’ and the kids learn ten times more about golf.”

Loveland golf courses offer programs to make golfer out of everyone.

S.N.A.G.® Springtime golf is in full swing at the City of Loveland’s golf courses. Perhaps you haven’t learned to play golf yet, but you’ve thought about it. It’s time to stop just thinking about it – and get snagging.

S.N.A.G.® was an idea first, looking for a home. “We said, ‘that’s a good idea, too bad they don’t have a course.’ So we created one,” Southard laughs.

Loveland’s Cattail Creek Mini-Course begins with a simple three-hole concept to quickly show you the basics. Then you can add on the remaining six holes to complete the full nine holes. Teach yourself and others to play in just four steps. You will be using two specially designed clubs and a unique ball that weighs about the same as a regulation golf ball, but stays closer to home when you hit it.

S.N.A.G.® (Starting New at Golf) is designed for every kind of newbie. It’s a duffer’s delight.

You don’t have to be good when you show up, and that’s the point. It’s practically custom made for an ideal, inexpensive family outing.

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The S.N.A.G.® program at Cattail Creek Golf Course makes learning golf fun for all ages. (Photos courtesy City of Loveland)

the practice area, hitting the ball into a net. Signage along the way shows you how to grip and swing the clubs, plus other basic skills. You’ll work on your pitch, chip, putt and full swing. Southard says that children as young as four or five years can enjoy S.N.A.G.® “It takes about 40 minutes to play the nine holes, which is perfect for a youngster’s attention span.”

Plenty of groups are lead by parents or grandparents, but there’s no reason you can’t just show up solo for a round. “You might expect that this is mostly for kids, but we have more adults than kids signing up to start with S.N.A.G.® lessons than our traditional golf classes. It’s less intimidating for some people who have no previous golfing experience,” says Southard. Women participants outnumber men. Seniors love it, and the word is out that this a great date idea, too. 6,300 people played the mini course last year. Course use has grown by six to eight percent each year since it opened in 2012.

Want to try out the S.N.A.G.® equipment?

Contact City of Loveland’s head golf professional, Jim Dargis, at 970.663.5310 to set up a demo.

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Traditional Golf, Too The City of Loveland offers many golf-oriented activities and facilities.

Besides its mini-course, Cattail Creek Golf Course includes a regulation nine-hole course.

Mariana Butte Golf Course is an 18-hole Par 72 course with widescreen views of the Rockies and Big Thompson River from its elevated tees. There is a driving range, pro shop, PGA instructor-led classes, and The Wapiti Colorado Pub, a fullservice restaurant.

The Olde Course at Loveland is the “Grand Dame” of city courses, with mature tree-lined fairways, rich turf and challenging greens arranged around six ponds. A driving range, pro shop and snack bar are available, as is professional golf instruction.

You can sign up for group or private lessons led by PGA and LPGA professionals. The annual Summer Youth Golf Program hosts more than 300 young golfers for instructional clinics, tournaments and traveling competitions. Clubs and leagues are organized for boys and girls, women, men and couples.

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ana Butte Golf Course is “Games on the Range,” a fun event that combines friends, food and fun golf games. You don’t have to be a golfer to get this. Try to hit the targets from the driving range to score points, while enjoying tableside catering by The Wapiti Colorado Pub. You get unlimited range balls to hit from your own reserved driving bay.

Clubs are provided, or bring your own. Games on the Range takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m.

For more information on all City of Loveland golf programs or to reserve a tee time online, go to GolfLoveland.com.

RESOURCES Cattail Creek Golf Course and Learning Center 2116 W. 29th Street, Loveland, 970.663.5310 (Call for tee times) Open 8 a.m. to sunset Mariana Butte Golf Course 701 Clubhouse Drive, Loveland, 970.669.5800 (Call for tee times) The Olde Course at Loveland 2115 West 29th St., Loveland, 970.669.5800 (Call for tee times) VIDEOS GolfLoveland.com (Click on Teach Yourself and Others to Play” LOVELAND MAGAZINE 31

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other local courses, Cordova has built a golf pedagogy that stresses the importance of individualism.

“I’m defninty a posture guy, alignment guy. Those are core fundamentals, but I’m not a single method guy – I believe in a blend. I believe there are an infinite number of ways to swing a golf club. I also believe there’s only one efficient way based on what you can physically do,” Cordova said. “Everybody’s just a little bit different; I don’t teach any two players the same.”

Derek Cordova lines up a shot at Loveland’s Golf Dynamics Performance Center.

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Derek Cordova doesn’t subscribe to a one-size-fits-all philosophy when it comes to teaching golf.

Collins native whose first exposure to the sport came as a child playing City Park Nine, Southridge and

It’s an instructional approach that Cordova has amended and refined after nearly 30 years as a golf teacher. Since he kicked off his career in 1988 working under Lovelandbased PGA pro Kent Heusinkveld, Cordova has committed himself to creating an effective and refined

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teaching style, one that incorporates a mix of proven teaching methods and the latest in cutting-edge technology.

That fusion of tried-and-true pedagogy and 21st-century technology is an integral component of the Golf Dynamics Performance Center, the teaching facility that Cordova launched in 2004. The indoor facility at Loveland features an impressive mix of top-of-the-line tracking, monitoring and teaching tools for golfers of any level, resources that incorporate digital analysis, video tracking and other high-tech tools to fit students with an ideal approach to perfecting their swing.

The V1 Golf Academy, for example, allows users to record their swings on video and have their technique rapidly analyzed by certified instructors. The Golf Dynamics Performance Center is also the only facility in northern Colorado to offer the Trackman 4 system, a radar-based launch monitoring system that relies on three-dimensional club-head movement to offer 36 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

recommendations on game factors ranging from club-head type to loft, grip, and set make-up. Three-dimensional swing sensors that draw on biometrics for data and portable digital monitors for the course are also part of the center’s arsenal of technological teaching tools.

“For every player, we’re going to define what they’re gift is, and we’re going to build on that.”

—Derek Cordova “I have a center that has three different bays, three different launch monitors. We have all the tech for golfers of any levels,” Cordova explained. “If you look at my center, there’s nothing that we don’t have to offer.”

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over the past two years. Biometrics, analytics and launch monitors have become an indispensable part of teaching the sport in the 21st century.

But the central role of technology at the Golf Dynamics Performance Center doesn’t mean the human element is absent. In creating the facility, Cordova worked hard to find the best professionals to properly use the equipment. Brian Lindstrom, PGA Golf Instructor and Certified Club Fitter, specializes in connecting players with the right equipment. Finding the correct clubs can make a world of difference in honing any individual’s approach to the game. Robin Lorenz, the center’s golf fitness professional, draws on his training from the National Academy Of Sports Medicine in working with students.

Golf is a sport like any other, and maintaining a focus on the optimal physical approach to playing the game has an impact on any player’s score.

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Once analysis and adjustments are made golfers are well on their way to a better game. ((Jonathan Castner/Loveland Magazine)

on the physical aspects of playing the game help move the instruction outside of the virtual realms of training equipment like Trackman 4 to have a direct impact on the course. The center’s outdoor facility in Windsor achieves that same goal, applying the insights gleaned from technology to the physical and tactile course.

“We offer fitness evaluations that are very golf specific. It’s a very hands-on feel,” he said. “For every player, we’re going to define what they’re gift is, and we’re going to build on that.”

Every base is covered at the center, and that full-scale approach is tied directly to an enthusiasm that goes much deeper than the latest technology for Cordova. For all of his enthusiasm for the latest virtual reality simulators and analytic tools, Cordova always comes back to individuals when he talks about teaching.

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call or text from someone saying, ‘I’ve played my best round of golf.’”

after training at the center, the amateurs who have discovered a love for the sport after taking lessons at the center. Cordova speaks of golf as a “family sport,” an activity that bonds parents and children even as it serves as a catalyst for business deals carried out on the green. He has countless stories of interactions with PGA pros and travels to courses around the world, and all of the stories point to an underlying passion for a sport that welcomes all kinds of players.

Those calls come from players of all backgrounds, Cordova insists, pointing again to the democratic nature of the sport. For all the center’s high-tech teaching tools, Cordova specializes in a game that’s relatively simple to approach. For all the investment that can come with the sport, novices can still report to a golf course and practice their swing with little in the way of cost.

Whether it’s been through the Golf Dynamics Performance Center or his current role as director of instruction for Highlands Meadow Golf Center, Cordova has had plenty of chances to put human faces on the theory behind teaching the sport.

All of the resources and tools are an evolution of that sense of access for Cordova and the rest of the crew. Boring down to specific stats and measurements is a way to ensure that players find a degree of fun and relaxation in a sport that can offer rewards for a long stretch.

“I’ve really had an opportunity to have an impact on a lot of people’s lives. Golf is my way to do that – it’s important to a lot of people,” he said. “I’m so blessed to be able what I do. I really like making people better. It’s fun to get a phone

“We’re happy to do a demo for anyone who wants to come in. We’re not high-pressure. We don’t sell big packages. We believe we can help folks very quickly,” Cordova said.

“We’re there to get them to play golf for life.”

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By LINDA BOND for LOVELAND MAGAZINE hole in one to win a car, the longest drive and the closest to the pin.

If your thoughts are turning to fairways, tee boxes, doglegs, bunkers and traps, then you are ready for three great golfing opportunities in Loveland.

First, there’s the Loveland Lions Club Benefit Tournament June 8, then Tee Off for Kids Golf Tournament June 9, and finally two Tough Enough to Wear Pink Tournaments, one in northern Colorado June 9 and another at the Loveland Mariana Butte Golf Course July 15.

LIONS CLUB TOURNAMENT This is the 17th year for the Lions Club Benefit Annual Ladies and Men’s Charity Golf Tournament and 38 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

The Loveland Lions Club hosts their annual Charity Golf Tournament at The Olde Course.(Photo courtesy Loveland Lions Club.)

Silent Auction at The Olde Course, 2115 W. 29th Street.

A $110 per player entrance fee includes continental breakfast and lunch, green fees and cart and golf prizes for the contests including ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine

You do not need a foursome to sign up.

Players will be grouped in foursomes for play. This is a 4-person scramble play with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. After 18 holes of exciting golf, the 19th Hole features lunch, prizes, and a silent auction. Everyone is welcome to a “slice” of fun and “hook” into a great project in supporting this Lion’s tournament.

According to Craig Smith, Lions Club treasurer, the golf tournament started 17 years ago as a way to support of various charities and over the years it has grown to its current size.

“Now we have 55 sponsors and 50 to June/July 2017

Players make their way around Mariana Butte Golf Course at the Tee Off For Kids golf tournament, raising money for youth recreational scholarships. (Photo courtesy City of Loveland.)

55 golfers, about a sponsor per golfer. We hope the growth continues,” he said.

The funds are not designated for a specific charity but are distributed by the Lion’s board of directors.

“We support about 20 different charities,” Smith said. “They are primarily sight-related, such as KidSight and we purchase glasses for individuals who can’t afford them.

Every year we give five $2,000 scholarships to Loveland area high school seniors who will be attending four-year colleges.”

The Loveland Lions will celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2019.

Foundation and its community sponsors are proud to announce the annual “Loveland Tee Off for Kids” Golf Tournament, to be held Friday, June 9 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at Mariana Butte Golf Course.

They have 63 members who meet every Wednesday at noon in the Golden Corral in Loveland. In addition to organizing the golf tournament, they put in 2200 volunteer hours as operators of the Buckhorn Express train at Northpark in Loveland.

Organized in a two-person scramble format, the tournament will consist of friendly competition in three divisions of play: men’s, women’s and mixed. Teams from all varieties of organizations are encouraged to join in the fun and compete for a great

For more information call 970.290.5489 or email Smith at LionCraigS@outlook.com.

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The Tough Enough to Wear Pink tournament raises money to benefit local breast cancer patients. (Photo courtesy Tough Enough to Wear Pink.)

sites (such as River’s Edge Natural Area).”

For more information go to cityofloveland.org/ Teeoffforkids or call 970-9622728.

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Cost is $230 per two-person team that includes range balls, cart, 18-hole round of golf, awards and dinner.

According to Molly Elder, the Administrative Business Manager of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Loveland, the tournament started in 2002 and has been held annually since then. It is one of two major fundraisers that the Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation puts on every year and all proceeds from the event benefit youth recreational scholarships in Loveland.

The Foundation’s goal is to accommodate all scholarship demands (based on income requirements) so that every child has the opportunity to participate in recreation activities, regardless of family financial barriers. Recreation activities can range from basketball, soccer and flag football to dance, arts & crafts, gymnastics classes, and even preschool.

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In the last 10 years, the Tough Enough to Wear Pink tournament has raised over $85,000 for cancer diagnostics and treatment of cancer in Northern Colorado. applicant must be referred from a social service agency, school representative or church. The family must meet 125 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines or have an extenuating financial situation (such as a parent with cancer).

Molly said, “We believe that participation in recreation programs helps minimize the barriers these youth experience due to family financial restraints. Participants in the youth recreation scholarship program are asked to give back by volunteering at fundraising events for the scholarship program and other community events. Over the years, several of the scholarship youth have grown up to be volunteer coaches and given their time to give to others in the community. We’ve also expanded the scholarship program in recent years to include “Bucks for Busses” which provides transportation funding for Loveland schools to be able to bring their students to Environmental Education programs hosted at the Library and various City open land ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine

Four generations of the Rankin family have supported “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” fundraising efforts to benefit local breast cancer patients for the past four years. The Rankin family has lived in Loveland for 32 years, establishing the family business, Ranack Constructors, in 1981.

The family passion for the cause increased when Barbara Rankin, mother of three of the initial founders, was treated for pre-cancerous cells in her breast. The original founders include family members Sharon (Rankin) Shirack, Doug Shirack, Alan Rankin, Bonnie Rankin and Vicki (Rankin) Lynch along with close family friend Darren Shawver.

“We’ve always been very close,” Barbara says of her family. “Taking on a family initiative to benefit breast cancer was natural for us.”

Alan Rankin introduced the affiliation when he served on the Fair and Rodeo Board. “We were looking for June/July 2017

Tough Enough to Wear Pink participants proudly show off their pink. (Photo courtesy Tough Enough to Wear Pink.)

a charitable organization to support through the rodeo.

Tough Enough to Wear Pink was identified with the rodeo and the issue of breast cancer nationwide.” he says.

“When I asked the family about acquiring the rights to the name and doing fundraising, the cause hit home for us.” In order to use the trademark name, the family must meet specific criteria and provide descriptions of their events on an annual basis.

The family’s passion for the cause is based on personal experience. Barbara’s husband died of prostate cancer and her father-in-law survived a bout with the disease. Two close family friends who lost their battle with breast cancer also inspired their efforts.

“Through the years, friends of family members have volunteered for our fundraisers, “Sharon says.

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benefit patients at McKee. The funds raised from the Tough Enough to Wear Pink activities have already provided assistance to patients.

“Their participation and community participation is increasing every year.”

Each year new fundraising activities have evolved. The family collects contributions and provides a float and booth for the Larimer County Fair and Rodeo. A summer golf tournament has been sponsored for the past three years. Their first 5k walk/run was sponsored in 2009.

The first pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s® was held in June this year. In May the family decided to direct their fundraising efforts to

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“Seven women have been assisted by The Tough Enough to Wear Pink Fund since it was established two months ago,” says Linda Davidson, manager of Patient/Community Services.

“All were referred by the Loveland Community Health Center. Three of the patients are under 30 years of age. All three had suspicious breast lumps. They had delayed diagnostic testing because they could not afford the expense. The look of relief on their faces was enormous when told there was a group of donors who would help them get the tests they needed.”

For more information, go to toughenough@noco.com or call (970) 667-3698.

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RETURNS TO NORTH LAKE PARK

By EMMA CASTLEBERRY for LOVELAND MAGAZINE Loveland’s annual Independence Day celebration has been a neighborhood tradition since the 1970s.This year, on July 4, the festivities will return to North Lake Park.

The 50-acre park has always offered an excellent venue for the event, with grassy fields for picnicking and play, the Norma and Lynn Hammond Amphitheater for entertainment, and even a miniature train, the Buckhorn Northern Railroad. There is also a swimming beach, but it will be closed on July 3 and 4, as the evening’s fireworks will be launched from this area.

The event will kick off at 10 a.m.

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with an official flag-raising ceremony near the Lone Tree School House.

Play is the overarching theme of the day. Attendees are invited to bring lawn games, slacklines, volleyball nets, and fishing equipment to keep them entertained.

“We want people to come and have fun and utilize the park,” says Jeanne Boswell, the scheduling/special events coordinator at the Loveland Parks and Recreation Office. “It’s like a big picnic.”

While the event is in the spirit of ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine

fun, there are still some rules.

“We don’t want anyone bringing personal fireworks to the park,” Boswell says. “We also prefer that dogs don’t come because, with the fireworks, they sometimes don’t behave well.

It gets crowded down there and we don’t want anyone to get injured.”

A crowd of 20,000 is expected to gather for the fireworks display after sunset.

Boswell encourages attendees to come prepared for any type of weather: hot sun, cool breezes, and even rain. Pop-up tents are welcome, as long as they are properly weighted down against the wind.

A cooler packed with food and nonalcoholic beverages is permitted but optional, as there will be multiple June/July 2017

vendors set up at the park. Bedrock BBQ will be in attendance, serving pulled pork, hot dogs, brats, and smoked sausage. The Loveland Lions Club will have burgers and chips on offer. For dessert, various groups will be serving kettle corn, cotton candy, and sno cones.

Multiple activities will cater to the event’s youngest attendees, from balloon animals to face painting.

may not be aware that a car club like this exists.

It gives us exposure. It’s also a nice way to give something back to the community.”

The focus of the VMCCA is on driving and using vintage cars, not exhibiting them—in fact, this is one of two times a year that these cars will be on display. Interested attendees can touch and sit in the cars, but the club won’t be offering rides.

For more sophisticated visitors, the Northern Colorado chapter of the Vintage Motor Car Club of America (VMCCA) will have a variety of their most impressive cars on display between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Members can expect to see a variety of original and well-restored vintage cars, including a well-loved 1922 Baby Overland Touring Car that the club worked together to restore.

Tom Holden, membership chairman for the group, says the VMCCA has been a long-standing fixture at this celebration.

“We enjoy sharing the cars with people,” Holden says. “It’s a fun day for us and we often end up with a new member or two.”

“The venue gives us an opportunity to showcase our club in the community,” he says. “There are so many new people in the area, they

For Larimer County Search and Rescue, who will have a booth at the celebration, exposure is also a motivating factor.

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“I don’t think a lot of people still know that search and rescue is a free service for the residents,” says John Lee, president of LCSR. “We will never, ever send a bill for what we do. We do not charge for our services. That’s an important message for us.”

LCSR has had a booth at this event for more than a decade. They offer basic medical services and act as a central meeting point at the large event.

“We have people who have medical training and can help with cuts and bruises and scrapes,” Lee says.

“People also use our booth as a rally point.”

As the evening progresses, so will the entertainment. At 8:00 p.m., more than 80 members of the Loveland Concert Band will begin their performance in the Norma and Lynn Hammond Amphitheater.

Band president Jim Wright says the music is a vital part of the event.

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“Having the Loveland Concert Band provide a program that is about one-half patriotic songs serves to educate and remind all of us of the importance of where we came from historically and how fortunate we are to live in the U.S.A,” he says.

Long-time band member Dave Mills, who’s been playing with the Loveland Concert Band since it began in 1978, says the performance is special for everyone in attendance, including the musicians.

no RV parking at the high school.

Drivers should be aware that no vehicles will be allowed in the park on July 4. The park’s main road will be limited to emergency and event

More information about rules and regulations, parking, and directions is available on the city’s website: cityofloveland.org. The website also features clear maps of the best areas for viewing the fireworks display.

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“I think that even though we are not a marching band, the patriotic music that we play is very inspirational to all present,” he says. “It sends chills up my spine and sometimes brings tears to my eyes.”

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The patriotic day will culminate in a performance of “Stars and Stripes Forever” by the band during the spectacular Lake Loveland Thunder fireworks show, voted one of the best in the nation by USA Today. This year’s fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 9:17 p.m. and last approximately half an hour.

The display’s finale will feature around 500 simultaneous shots.

In the city of Loveland, there are a

Attendees are encouraged to bike or walk to the park.

For those who cannot, there is some limited free street parking in the neighborhood surrounding the park. Loveland High School will have parking available in the school lots for $5 or free with a handicapped parking permit. There is

and common sense when setting off personal fireworks.

and fun experience: • Only purchase legal fireworks from licensed vendors.

variety of permissible fireworks. These

• Ensure all spectators are a safe

include items like sparklers, fountains,

distance from the fireworks.

smoke balls, wheels, and spinners.

Vendors must have a permit to sell these fireworks and only individuals over the age of 16 may purchase them for use within Loveland city

• Always have a nearby water source, such as a bucket of water or a garden hose.

• Never use fireworks while you’ve

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may only set off fireworks with direct adult supervision.

Fireworks that explode or leave the ground are illegal

• Read the manufacturer’s instructions and follow them.

• Handheld fireworks should only be used by children over 12.

according to Colorado The City of Loveland has a no tolerance policy on firework use and law enforcement will issue tickets and confiscate illegal fireworks. To report illegal use of fireworks, call the Loveland fireworks hotline at (970) 962-2110 or (970) 667-2151.

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SUMMER CONCERTS ENTERTAINMENT

Heat Up in Loveland

By ELISE OBERLIESEN for LOVELAND MAGAZINE

If live music is your thing, then check out the local line-up we’ve rounded up just for you. Northern Colorado venues will offer a variety of tunes to get you shaking your booty--from hair bands and honkytonk, to blue grass or electronic, there’s no shortage of summer concerts in Northern Colorado.

2017 Foote Lagoon Amphitheater Free Summer Concert Series

Spend Thursday evenings kicking back and enjoying this free summer concerts. It runs June 22 through July 27, at Foote Lagoon Amphitheater, in Loveland. Concerts start at 7 p.m.

If you can get there early, don’t miss kid-friendly performances on the library stage starting at 5:30 p.m. “We are still finalizing the children’s acts,” says Brian Zellmer, theater manager for Rialto Theater, which is operated by City of Loveland Cultural Services Department. The list of children’s acts will be announced in early June, says Zellmer. Check Rialtotheatercenter.org for the lineup.

June 22 Times/Bands: 7 p.m., South to Cedars; 7:45 p.m., Ruth Moody Genre: Americana and Contemporary Folk

June 29 Times/Bands: 7 p.m., Last Call Romance; 7:45 p.m., Cowboy Dave Band Genre: Country & Honky Tonk

Foote Lagoon plays host to band of multiple genres all summer long offering up something to entertain every taste. (Photo courtesy City of Loveland.)

Brothers; 7:45 p.m., The Everly Brothers Experience Genre: Tribute to Island Music & Rock ‘n’ Roll

July 13 Times/Bands: 7 p.m., Adam Agee and Jon Sousa; 7:45 p.m., The Young Dubliners Genre: Irish Folk & Celtic Rock

July 20 Times/Bands: 7 p.m., Emma Marie; 7:45 p.m., Groove-a-Licious Genre: Coffee House Pop & Funk

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Time/Band: 7 to 9 p.m., 101st Army Dixieland Band Genre: Dixieland JazzLocation: Foote Lagoon Amphitheater, 500 E. 3rd Street, in Loveland.

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backyard. If you’re ready to rock on, then check out TMA’s summer concert lineup. Because you’re way too cool to stay cooped up in the man cave tinkering on bikes and motors all summer long. But leave your coolers at home. Food and beverages will be for sale during the event—hamburgers, bratwursts, hot dogs, pizza, to name a few—plus, soft drinks, water, bottled beer, and cocktails.

Rockygrass, at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons is one of the biggest musical festivals in Northern Colorado drawing thousands of people to the area. The iconic stage has hosted many of the great names in bluegrass. (Photo by Planet Bluegrass—facebook.com/planetbluegrass/)

Advanced tickets, $30; day of show, $40 Parking If your ride in on your motorcycle—enjoy free parking. Limited onsite car parking, $5. Offsite parking is available at Clydesdale Parkway, with free shuttle service.

Tickets Prices below are general admission tickets. Purchase tickets through TicketWeb.com or at the venue, while supplies last. Other fees may apply.

Location Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson, 4250 Byrd Dr., in Loveland.

June 11, 7 p.m.

Band: Hairball Genre: Pop Advanced tickets, $20, day of show, $30

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July 16, 7 p.m.

Band: Trace Adkins - Military Appreciation Night Genre: Country Advanced tickets, $30; day of show, $40

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fortlessly to up the ante each year, says Brian Eyster, vice president of communications with RockyGrass.

How do they do it? By recruiting new talent each year, says Eyster.

Plus, you simply cannot beat the scenery. “It’s really dramatic with red rock cliffs next to the river. It feels like a bluegrass Nirvana…even though you’re in Boulder County.”

And thanks to the St. Vrain River running through the grounds, fans keep their cool—in July—a time when Colorado temps reach their peak high.

Hope you purchased your tickets for the event because three-day event passes are sold out. But if you’re planning to camp, you can still purchase a camping pass at River Bend, July 27-31 for $75, and a parking pass runs $60. Other campsites are available too. Visit shop.bluegrass.com to find out more about tickets.

July 28 The Infamous Stringdusters, Earls of Leicester, featuring Jerry DougJune/July 2017

Arise Music Festival encompasses much more than strictly music, despite its name. Yoga, art and film are all represented as well, with many festival-goers opting to stay in camps throughout the festival, embracing the unique community atmosphere. (Photos by Elise Oberlissen)

las, Tim O’Brien Band, Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Trout Steak Revival, The Wooks.

July 29 Sam Bush Bluegrass Band, Jerry Douglas & Edgar Meyer, with special guest, Odessa Settles, Kruger Brothers with the Kontras Quartet, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Becky Buller, Front Country, The Lonely Heartstring Band, Instrument Contest Finals

July 30 Del McCoury Band, Darrell Scott Bluegrass Band, Peter Rowan, Sister Sadie, Molsky’s Mountain Drifters, The Lil’ Smokies, Gospel Set. ————————————

Arise Music Festival— 5th Year Strong August 4-6 Sunrise Ranch, Loveland CO

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each year. With eight stages fans can choose from an eclectic smattering of musical talent, from bluegrass and funk, to electronic, rock, plus a few other genres in between.

Some of the top headliners this year include: Atmosphere, Tipper, Ani DiFranco, Rising Appalachia, Brother Ali, The Expendables, Dirtwire, Desert Dwellers. Bluegrass fans will be dazzled by performances from The Travelin’ McCourys, Jeff Austin Band and The Brothers Comatose.

And if that’s not enough to get you up to the Ranch—yogis will be thrilled to stretch the bodies and get their Zen on with world famous yogi herself, Shiva Rea. Plus, anyone who ponders the ideas spouted out of the head of Barbara Marx Hubbard, a futurist and leader in conscious evolution, well, need I say more?

tive documentary films and panel discussions, art installations, live painters and art gallery, performance artists and theme camps,” according to a press release from Arise event organizers.

To find out more details and where to buy tickets, go to arisefestival. com.

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3D Printing Transforms NoCo Radiation Treatment program at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, Ariz., as well as McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colo., in the coming months.

After receiving the LulzBot TAZ 6 in December from Loveland-based Aleph Objects, Inc., Markovic and his team underwent several months of training and testing before applying it to a treatment plan this spring.

NCMC uses 3D printed molds to improve radiation doses to cancer patients GREELEY – A first for Banner Health, North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC) has announced its use of a 3D printer to enhance treatment for cancer patients undergoing radiation. NCMC’s Oncology Department began treating its first skin cancer patient using 3D-printed molds, called bolus, earlier this month. Since then, providers are now treating multiple cases with plans to expand its use to other cancer treatments and other Banner hospitals later this year.

“The sky’s the limit when it comes to 3D printing,” explains Dr. Alexander Markovic, Medical Physics Program Director for NCMC’s Radiation Oncology. “With the 3D printed bolus, we are able to better target the radiation dose so that the treatment is more effective.”

Markovic and his team pioneered the new 3D printing program at NCMC’s Cancer Institute, paving the way for providers to roll out the 48 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

Darrell French, an Eaton resident, is more than halfway through 6-weeks of radiation treatment after surgeons removed cancer from the inside of his ear. In preparation for the treatment, Markovic and his team used modeling from CAT scans to print a bolus that wraps around the outside and inside of French’s ear. Made from a flexible filament called NinjaFlex, the bolus ensures the radiation is applied to the right area in the right dosage amount.

“It works really well and it hasn’t bothered me at all,” French said.

“After three weeks, the inside of my ear is fine.”

Prior to using a 3D printed bolus, Markovic said less precise materials such as gauze and tape have been the resources available to cover and cup the treatment area, which created air pockets that diluted the radiation dose.

With 3D printers, however, doctors can create a bolus in six to eight hours with 0.5-millimeter accuracy.

“In the past, we resorted to using simple techniques such as gauze or rubber-like elastic materials to help better distribute radiation dose ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine

onto the patient’s skin surface,” said Jeffrey Albert, MD, who specializes in radiation oncology with Banner Health. “The new 3D printer allows us to create custom molds that perfectly conform to a patient’s skin, ensuring more accurate and timely treatment delivery.”

Markovic said that while the 3D printed bolus isn’t a solution for all types of cancers or patients, using it for radiation treatment is the just the beginning. His team is also printing 3D body parts to demonstrate various treatment plans to patients as well as planning to use it for treating other types of cancer, such as breast cancer. “Desktop 3D printers are increasingly being adopted for end-use applications,” Aleph Objects President Harris Kenny said. “Providing highly personalized care from a doctor’s desktop is an exciting example of what is possible with 3D printing in healthcare and other fields.”

About Banner Health

Headquartered in Arizona, Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country. The system owns and operates 28 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, Banner – University Medicine, academic and employed physician groups, long-term care centers, outpatient surgery centers and an array of other services; including Banner Urgent Care, family clinics, home care and hospice services, pharmacies and a nursing registry. Banner Health is in six states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming. For more information, visit BannerHealth.com.

About North Colorado Medical Center North Colorado Medical Center is a fully accredited, private, nonprofit facility licensed in Greeley, Colorado, operated by Banner Health, a nonprofit healthcare system with 28 hospitals in six states. It serves as a regional medical center offering a comprehensive scope of community-based and specialty healthcare services for an area including southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas and northeastern Colorado. It offers Emergency care, cancer care, heart care, orthopedics, inpatient and outpatient surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, intensive care, lab and medical imaging, medical air transport and the Western States Burn Center. NCMC is recognized by Healthgrades as one of “America’s 50 Best Hospitals, 2015, 2016, 2017”. For more information, visit BannerHealth.com/NCMC.

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What’s your pleasure? Music, art, comedy? It’s all happening in your front yard!

While it would be impossible to get everything, we’ve gathered a few dates to add to your calender, just to get you started. Whatever you decide on, get out and enjoy Loveland at its finest.

DOWNTOWN LOVELAND NIGHT ON THE TOWN Second Fridays of the month, 6-9 p.m.

Spend some time getting to know your neighbors at this monthly downtown block-party. Attend gallery openings, exhibits, music, visit local restaurants and more. lovelandmuseumgallery.org/programs-events/events/ night-on-the-town/

ROCK’N WESTERN RENDEZVOUS June 2 - 3; The Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Cir., Loveland Come to The Ranch for another weekend of authentic western experiences, including WRCA Ranch rodeo action and mouthwatering chuckwagon meals.

Working cowboys compete in events like Wild Cow Milking, Stray Gathering, Team Penning and Ranch Bronc Riding.

The Chuckwagon Cook Off showcases Western history as chuckwagon cooks prepare meals just as they would have for the cowboys. And what western entertainment would be complete without a whisky tasting and live music?

There will also be a horseshow, kid’s activities, western inspired vendors, and more.

Ticket options, priced $10-$27 are available at rocknwr.com and the Budweiser event center box office.

YOGA SUPPORT GROUP FOR CANCER SURVIVORS First and third Wednesdays monthly, 5:15-6:15 p.m.; McKee Medical Center, 2000 N. Boise Ave., Room B, Loveland This is a free class offered to those who have been touched by cancer. To register, please call 810-6633.

SAFE SITTER ESSENTIALS CPR June 6 and July 13 8 a.m.-3p.m.; McKee Medical Center, 2000 N. Boise Ave., Loveland June 6, Coors Room; July 13, Hewlett P. Room Safe Sitter is a one-day curriculum designed for 11-13 year-olds. This class will teach safety skills, first aid and rescue skills, care of a choking infant and child, life and business skills, child care skills and more! This class does provide CPR training though it will not provide a CPR certification. Please bring a sack lunch.

Cost: $45

COOKING CLASSES June 13 and 27, 6-7:30 p.m.; Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins Pathways invites you to come learn some fun and healthy recipes for summer: June 13, Grilled Pizza—Skip heating up the house with the oven and learn how to make pizza on the grill.

July 27, Power Smoothies—Between smoothie bowls and anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, you surely won’t get bored with these smoothies. Taught by Mary Branom, R.D. Cost: $10 per class

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LOVELAND GARDEN TOUR & ART SHOW June 17, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Walk through a selection unique cottage gardens in east downtown Loveland that demonstrate sustainable gardening and conservation techniques as well as container gardens, water features, and outdoor living. The accompanying sale of “Art for the Garden” features local art incorporating reused or salvaged materials and a silent auction of “Upcycled Vintage Windows” perfect for the garden and a one-of-a-kind potting bench, handmade and decorated by the Loveland Youth Gardeners students!

The Loveland Garden Tour & Art Show is the primary fundraiser for Loveland Youth Gardeners whose mission is to cultivate job and life skills, environmental stewardship and service. Loveland Youth Gardeners also participates in providing fresh produce for low-income residents.

Tickets: $15, before June 17; $18 day of tour; ages 12 and under free.

For tickets and more information visit lovelandyouthgardeners.org/loveland-garden-tour/

FAIRGROUNDS PARK FARMERS MARKET June 25, 9: a.m.—1:30 p.m.

Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland For more information see page ??.

JULY 4TH FESTIVAL July 4, 9: a.m.—1:30 p.m.

North Lake Park, 2750 N. Taft Ave., Loveland For more information see page ??.

LARIMER COUNTY FAIR AND PRCA RODEO August 4 - 8, Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon-Tue 4-9 p.m.; The Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Cir., Loveland Don’t miss everything you’ve come to expect from The County Fair: the carnival, rodeo, parade and of course the exhibits! Live music, an actual dog and pony show, petting zoo, kids activities and so much more it’s nearly impossible to list it all!

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NOCO OLD FASHIONED ROAD RALLY SCAVENGER HUNT July 15, 4 p.m.: Begins at Candlelight Dinner Theater, 4747 Marketplace Dr., Johnstown, Loveland-based event company, My Big Day, is hosting The NoCo Old Fashioned Road Rally Scavenger Hunt, a truly unique event, suitable for anyone looking for a fun night out. Teams can have as many players as can fit in one car, so long as they all have a seatbelt. The best part—teams have a shot at winning $750 cash!

Similar to “The Amazing Race,” a Road Rally is a competition of accuracy not speed. Participants are sent out in teams, with a goal of navigating the course while solving clues and completing challenges along the way, then arriving at the final destination first.

My Big Day has been planning scavenger hunts in Northern Colorado for over 9 years, and they are thrilled to bring a Road Rally to Loveland.

Cost: $100/car (early bird) $125/car after June 15 *A portion of all proceeds go to Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud Prizes: 1st Place, $750 cash per team; 2nd Place, $250 cash per team For more information go to MyBigDayCompany.com

GNARLY BARLEY BREW FESTIVAL August 5, 1-6 p.m.; The Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Cir., Loveland As a favorite part of the Larmier County Fair, the Gnarly Barley returns for another year’s celebration of Colorado beer, food trucks and vendors, a competition for homebrewers and a line-up of live music guaranteed to have you dancing. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite brewer in the coveted annual People’s Choice Award.

For tickets and more information visit gnarlybarleybrewfest.com

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