MyWindsor June 2023

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WINDSOR RECREATION CENTER

Welcome to June and everything it brings like graduations, Father's Day and summer fun. This month, we highlight the Windsor Recreation Center and its fearless leader, Tara Fotsch, middle, with members of her staff from right: Matt Kraus, Ethan Ragatz, Blaine Tonnies, Kendra Martin, Logan Anderson, Kristy Zulkoski, Helen Thies, Laura Browarny and Michael Douglas. (Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

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HOMETOWN HEROES

Windsor Recreation Manager Bobby Wagner finds keeping up with trends in sports is a constant work-in-progress.

BIZ411

Paul Sacco, creator and founder of MerryBack LLC knows all too well how back pain can put the kibosh on activities.

NOTES FROM TOWN HALL

Check out the events happening at the Windsor Town Hall.

FEATURE STORY

Over 22 years, Tara Fotsch, deputy director of Windsor’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, has watched how the rec center has benefited the community.

HOWLERS & GROWLERS

Windsor’s newest brew pub with a view — and an extended glutenfree menu.

FACES OF THE FUTURE

Windsor student Shyre Hudson and Lindsey Wilcox.

TO WELLNESS

Looking toward summer health and fun vacation, play and sunshine.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Windsor Farmers’ Market set to launch; Court hearing set in the case of a Windsor business owner using an 81-year-old’s debit card.

TRADITIONAL PUB HOSPITALITY

The Windsor Mill Tavern has it on downtown Main Street.

2023 WINDSOR GRADUATES

Congratulations to all the graduates!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Get into the summer by getting out and about in Windsor at these fun events.

In what feels like a blink of an eye, we are already in June — despite the rainy weather and dipping afternoon and evening temperatures that northern Colorado has been seeing. While I enjoy fall, winter and spring, there’s just something extra special about summer. I don’t know if it’s the extra hours of sun, the childhood memories of vacations with my family, the Greeley Stampede and Fourth of July holiday, preparing for vacation, or celebrating my dad and other important men in my life on Father’s Day, there seems to be more that just makes summer stand out from the other seasons.

This edition of MyWindsor is all about welcoming in summer fun by taking advantage of an amazing resource— the Windsor Recreation Center.

MyWindsor talks with Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Tara Fotsch about how the rec center not only offers a variety of activities, amenities and events to get your body moving, it’s a

place of fellowship for people across all generations.

This month MyWindsor also bids farewell and best wishes to the graduating Class of 2023 with a special section highlighting some of the town’s grads.

Summer is synonymous with many things and eating and drinking are definitely at the top of that list.

Check out Emily Kemme’s feature story on the town’s newest tap house, Howlers & Growlers, as well as information on other watering holes & eateries.

With the warmer weather, the desire to take part in outdoor activities gets stronger. But, if you’ve had back issues, riding bikes, hiking, running and other activities can cause more pain than pleasure.

That’s where this month’s Biz411 feature may be able to help. Learn how Paul Sacco, founder of Merry Back can help you “let your back breathe again” with his unique back brace.

Check out these stories and more in this month’s edition and as always, thank you for supporting the MyWindsor magazine.

Tamara Markard Editor

Windsor Recreation Manager

BY TAMARA MARKARD

Whether it’s a teacher who inspires students to be their best, a kid who shovels the driveway for their elderly neighbors or a company that donates services, time and products to the community, there’s no shortage of local heroes in our community.

MyWindsor’s Hometown Heroes feature is a way to recognize and thank the people and companies who strive to make our community better through their time, talents,

generosity and kindness.

Do you know a person, business or organization that would make a great story for the Hometown Hero feature? Then send their name and contact information to Tamara Markard at tmarkard@greeleytribune. com.

In this edition of MyWindsor, we talk with Windsor Recreation Manager Bobby Warner about growing up in the area and working

Bobby Warner, recreation manager for the Windsor Recreation Center. (Tamara Markard/Staff Reporter)

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for the town.

While many young adults vow to leave their hometown in the rearview mirror, there was just something special about Windsor that kept Bobby Warner wanting to stick around.

Warner and his folks moved to Colorado from Arizona when he was around five.

“I’ve been here in Windsor the whole time. Growing up the town was probably around 4,500,” Warner said. “The growth has been incredible and it’s hard to keep up with it.”

In 1999, Warner was working for KFKA in Greeley when he learned about an opening for a public relations person in the town’s recreation department.

Warner applied and got the job, however, he quickly learned that he wouldn’t just be in charge of public relations.

“They gave me soccer which was a really big program at the time,” he said laughing. “They said, ‘You’re going to be the public relations guy but your also running soccer and all the other sports’.”

Despite the job not being quite what he expected, Warner fell in love with the position and has been with the recreation department ever since.

He currently serves as the recreation manager, which entails athletics, parks, events, seniors and daycare.

“And museums is also under me now,” Warner said. “So we really have a lot of things that we go and do and it’s been a lot of fun. We’ve expanded a lot so we have a lot of things

going on.”

For many cities and towns, the local recreation center serves as a hub for community members and visitors — and it’s no different for Windsor.

“You have someone come in from out of town and they can go to the community rec center and see what’s going on,” Warner explained. “I noticed more and more people are just hanging out here. It’s really become a hub not only for activities but for hanging out.”

While growth in a community is good, it can also bring some pains for local resources like the rec center.

“Growth is a major challenge for us. Currently for facilities, there’s a lot of the same facilities that we had 20 years ago when I started working here,” Warner said. “We haven’t expanded very much, but the town has expanded.”

Keeping up with the new trends in sports and recreation is also a constant work-in-progress.

“There’s so many people with Silver Sneakers that we’ve had to put them in the gym where as before, we had them in a community room,” he said. “Slowing down is great, but we need to get to point where we can offer programs for everyone.”

As recreation manager, Warner definitely has to balance a full plate, but looking at the big picture, it’s the people that he meets everyday that fuels his passion for the job.

“Sometimes it takes me a long time to get up to my office because I’ll stop to talk to a lot of people before I head up the

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Each month MyWindsor highlights a local business to share what services and products it offers.

From plumbers to pet shops and breweries to hardware stores, every business plays a part in the success of a community.

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Paul Sacco, creator and founder of MerryBack LLC knows all too well how back pain can put the kibosh on activities.

As a soccer player, Sascco developed a lot of back pain from kicking the ball around.

Back pain can be caused by a number of things, including an accident or fall, lifting something heavy, ligament, muscle or tendon strains, arthritis, a herniated or slipped disk, bulging disks and just basic wear and tear on the spine.

Treatments for back pain can vary from braces and bands to physiotherapy and occupational therapy to medications and surgeries.

However, as with any kind of treatment, recovery and results can vary and if medical insurance doesn’t cover any or all of the treatment costs, it can become a financial strain on a patient.

“On the market there’s a million devices that aid back pain and I’ve probably researched or bought and worn most of them and all they do, except for around 10 of these devices, is squeeze your back,” Sacco explained.

Sacco came up with the idea of the MerryBack after realizing that when he “hung off the edge of a table” his back felt better.

“I went from the fire to the frying pan to develop a product that would make my back feel that way all day long,” he explained. “So I invented the MerryBack to reverse what happens with gravity — your discs squish and the bones come together which hurts as well as pinches nerves.”

The MerryBack is comprised of two bands with an adjustable splint on each side of the body. The bands and splints work together to prevent the wearer from slouching and allows the discs in the spine to decompress and rehydrate.

“What it does is incredible, it helps decompress your spine,” Sacco said. “Decompression relieves lower back pain and the MerryBack uses the architecture of your body, the leverage, so that when you move forward it transfers the weight of your upper body, which ends up leaning on the upper strap, to your hips and it bypasses your lower back.”

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Another option to relieve back pain is to go to a chiropractor for the rest of your life, Sacco said.

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Notes

BY TAMARA MARKARD

With so much going on with life, work and home, it can be tough to keep up on the happenings in local government.

While you can stream Windsor Board meetings online at anytime, sitting through the program can be tedious and time consuming. MyWindsor’s Notes from Town Hall can help you keep track of some the top issues going on throughout Windsor without you have to do any of the leg work.

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At the April 24 Town Board meeting, board member Ron Steinbach reported that the Water and Sewer Board presented information that water consumption in 2022 showed a record of more than 900 million gallons used. The estimated demand for water in 2023 is 4,785 acre-feet, or 1.3 billion gallons with supply being 4,906 acre-feet.

This gives Windsor a Water Supply Index of 102% with additional flexibility due to carry over water if needed. This means the town has adequate water supply for its annual use — both potable and non-potable water.

The Water and Sewer Board has worked out arrangements with the city of Greeley for increased water treatment capacity to make up for the limits placed in Windsor by North Weld Water.

Mayor Paul Rennemeyer reported that the Downtown Development Authority approved its executive director to proceed with gathering quotes for the creation of a Downtown Comprehensive Master Plan.

Per the Windsor Police Department, the Polar Plunge, which took place on April 15, raised more than $150,000 for Special Olympics of Colorado.

The Town Board held a special meeting on May 1 where they discussed the 2023 Traffic Safety Program.

Town staff has been working on developing a Roadway Safety Program based off of crash history data from the past 10 years. The data has helped staff identify areas in town that are “high crash locations.” The data will be analyzed to help create future improvements to intersections to reduce crash rates.

At the May 8 Town Board meeting, staff reported that they have been working with the city of Greeley on the intergovernmental agreement regarding the installation of Greeley’s Terry Ranch Pipeline Project. The project begins at the city’s existing Bellvue Pipeline located south of Harmony Road and runs north across Windsor’s existing 24-inch transmission line, crossing Harmony Road, Notley Drive, Weld County Road 15 and Weld County Road 76.

Board approved a new Hotel and Restaurant License for applicants Jeff Krebs for Hillstone Tavern, 445 Apex Drive, Unit C, during its meeting April 13.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Board

At the board’s April 4 meeting, staff reported that the Windsor Museum has acquired a number of historical items and antiques, including materials related to the tornado on May 5, 2008 such as maps, manpower reports and incident reports, Windsor High School year books from 1962 to 2017, a World War II Army uniform and other items. The recreation center is purchasing a self-driven auto scrubber for cleaning the gym floors.

The town has acquired space by the Art and Heritage Center for paved parking with striping, lights and signage.

Tree Board

At the Tree Board’s March 28 meeting, members discussed continued complaints about trees and plants placed in the line of sight at the Covered Bridge and New Liberty intersection in RainDance.

Park staff is continuing to work on cleaning up roundabouts and shrub beds at all parks.

The board is still waiting on final design documents and approvals for the removal of current entrance, new road and parking lot at Treasure Island.

Notes from Town Hall features some of the latest news from Windsor Town Board and commission meetings as well as press releases from public services and public safety. (Greeley Tribune file photo)

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For Windsor, the motto “Recreation Lives Here” isn’t just a swanky tagline the town uses to lure people into the community.

Providing fun in the form of different events, activities and programs that brings all ages of community

BY TAMARA MARKARD

members together has been a top priority for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department.

Throughout her 22 years working with the town, Tara Fotsch, deputy director of Windsor’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, has enjoyed watching how the recreation center has benefited the community.

“We have a multigenerational rec center. We have preschoolers going to class and little kid dance classes happening, but yet, you have a gym full of active adults taking a Silver Sneakers class,” she explained “Then around 3 or 4 o’clock all the backpacks come in and the teens kind of take over. In the evenings we have a lot of sports practices.”

When the town was initially considering building a rec center, the feasibility study reported that the center would attract around 1,500 members, Fotsch said. However, when the rec center opened, it drew in more than 2,000 members. It has since grown to over 7,000 members.

Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Tara Fotsch, middle, is surrounded by a few members of her staff from right: Matt Kraus, Ethan Ragatz, Blaine Tonnies, Kendra Martin, Logan Anderson, Kristy Zulkoski, Helen Thies, Laura Browarny and Michael Douglas while inside the Windsor Recreation Center. (Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

“We have an eco-counter that counts the ins and outs,” Fotsch said. “Before COVID, we had 400,000 folks that came in and out the doors in 2019. We are now back to that monthly average so we are on track to hit that 400,000 again.”

The original phase of the rec center, located at 250 N. 11th St., was comprised of the gym, multipurpose room and second floor. The department then “went for a sales tax initiative” that paid for the expansion of the facility.

“There really is a little bit for everyone and that was kind of our mindset when we did the expansion,” Fotsch said. “Our mission and vision is to build community and I think we definitely exert that everyday.”

In January, the department celebrated paying off the loan for the expansion early, saving the town around $1.5 million.

To date, the rec center boasts 85,000-square feet of fun that includes two gyms, multiple fitness rooms, an indoor aquatic center with three lap lanes, a lazy river and water slide, locker rooms and many other state-of-the-art rooms and amenities.

The rec center’s indoor track offers a climate-controlled environment for walking and jogging year around.

In addition to the gyms, aquatic

center and other features, the rec center offers numerous programs and activities for all ages.

Some of the events and activities offered this summer include:

• Tree Walk

• Tennis

• Basketball

• Family campout

• Fencing

• T’ai Chi Chih

• Day trips for adults and seniors

• Make and take art workshops

• Bird watching

• Tumbling

• Dodgeball

• Windsor Pickleball Club

• Twilight swim

• Ballet

• First Aid and CPR training

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The rec center also offers adaptive recreation through its UPWARD program — Unique Programs for Windsor Area Residents with Disabilities.

Some of the UPWARD programs offered are dinner nights out, bowling, movie nights, gardening, excursions throughout the state and crafting classes.

For more information on the rec center’s UPWARD program, go to https://bit.ly/3WIpXWF.

The center also has rooms where community members can host birthday parties, meetings and other gatherings.

“We’ve had birthday parties, Nerf parties and pool parties,” Fotsch quipped.

Some of the new programs Recreation Manager Bobby Warner and crew are getting ready to launch includes opening up the Eaton House at Boardwalk Park and the Halfway Homestead by King Soopers.

“We are really excited about those because those are educational programs that we are going to be able to offer to a lot more people, especially kids,” Warner said. “Those will be a lot of fun for us.”

The recreation department is also

The Windsor Recreation Center also offers a walking or running area for all ages of fitness level. (Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is proud to offer an 85,000-square-foot Community Recreation Center. The Windsor Community Recreation Center features two gymnasiums, multiple fitness rooms, an indoor aquatic facility, as well as a variety of other state-of-the-art rooms and amenities.(Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

getting their first official sports fields in “a long time” on land located by the town’s public services building and new middle school.

“The town of Windsor embraces parks, recreation and culture and we are so lucky. They love our trails and summer concerts in the park,” Fotsch said. “That’s what drew me — the opportunity to be in a community where there’s always a new opportunity to be a part of.”

The Windsor Recreation Center is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The center is closed on major holidays.

Admission is available in daily drop-in, annual, monthly and threemonth plans that range in price.

Daily drop-in fees are $5 for adults age 21 to 61, $4 for seniors age 62 and older, $4 for youth age 6 to 20 and $3 for children age 5 and younger. A 20 visit pass is $72 per person.

Monthly memberships are $60 for a family of four, $36 for adults age 21 to 61, $23 for seniors age 62 and older and $23 for youth age 20 and younger.

Three-month memberships range are $215 for a family of four, $122 per adult age 21 to 61, $83 for seniors age 62 and older and $83 for youth age 20 and younger.

Annual memberships range in price from $225 for individuals up to $600 for a family of four.

Non-residents of Windsor and visitors to the town are welcome to attend the rec center’s activities and use the amenities.

“The value that this community center gives, it’s a gathering space,” Fotsch said. “It offers that community place that all ages can come to and it’s cool to see that the center is that one common place in town.”

For more information on classes, memberships and programs offered by the Windsor Recreation Center, go to www.recreationliveshere.com.

Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is proud to offer an 85,000-square-foot Community Recreation Center. The center is located at 250 N 11th Street in Windsor. (Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

Evelynne Crowley, 4, left, and her brother Lukas Crowley, 1, play on the a water slide inside the pool area of the Windsor Recreation Center May 18, 2023. (Jim Rydbom/ Staff Photographer)

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YET YOU HAVE A GYM FULL OF ACTIVE ADULTS TAKING A SILVER SNEAKERS CLASS.”

Community members are invited to help paint a community mural, landscape the park and clean the riverwalk.

There are two shifts available. The first shift is 9:00-11:30 a.m. and the second shift is noon to 2:30 p.m.

The community volunteer days are family friendly volunteer events. Children must be actively supervised by an adult at all times. Closed toe shoes are required. Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle.

First time volunteers with the Town of Windsor should sign up at volgistics.com/appform/442694782

Returning volunteers should log in and sign up through the volunteer portal at volgistics.com/vicnet/573416/login

Painting of the community mural will be part of an Art LIVE! event. Art LIVE! events are hosted by the Windsor Arts Commission to build awareness of public art and engage with local artists and the community. Community members are invited to

join

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eshere.com/PublicArt.

To learn more about the Windsor Arts Commission visit recreationliv-

To learn more about the Windsor volunteer experience, visit windsorgov.com/Volunteer. For more information on volunteering, call the town at (970) 388-5199.

Fort Collins muralists Chris Bates and Tyler Boeyink and paint a section of a paint-by-number style mural at the Eastman Park skate park.

HOWLERS & GROWLERS IS WINDSOR’S NEWEST

BY EMILY KEMME

TAP HOUSE WITH A VIEW

Amy Lowther and her husband, Alan Lowther, love traveling and discovering new foods, except when her gluten allergy gets in the way of being able to enjoy dining out. The problem is the items on a menu that don’t make her sick, typically don’t taste all that great.

Instead of giving up and staying at home, the Lowthers decided to open a tap house and eatery that focuses on gluten free dishes, proving naysayers wrong that without gluten, food can’t taste good. Nearly 60% to 70% of the

menu at Howlers & Growlers Tap House & Eatery in Windsor is gluten free.

Intolerance to gluten, a protein in some foods, particularly wheat, barley, rye and other grains, can make someone who’s eaten food prepared with those ingredients feel bloated, anxious or have abdominal pain, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Being intolerant to gluten can also cause diarrhea or constipation, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Often called non-celiac gluten sensitivity, research studies show that approximately 6% of people in the

U.S. are gluten intolerant.

Other diseases, like celiac disease, which affects about 1% of the U.S. population, causes sufferers who eat products containing gluten to experience an autoimmune response, which may include inflammation, digestive tract damage and other symptoms.

Amy Lowther said she’s passionate about Howlers & Growlers’ extensive menu, which her sister-in-law, a chef, helped develop. Since opening last November, the Lowthers have received a lot of positive feedback.

For them, the most important comments are that their customers can’t taste the difference.

That’s a good thing, given the oft-described unpleasant odors and textureless world that can define gluten-free cuisine.

The National Institutes of Health noted, “Because of the flours employed, gluten-free (baked goods) may be harder, may present a dry and sandy mouthfeel and an unpleasant appearance, taste or color.”

The kitchen at Howlers & Growlers uses a gluten free-dedicated fryer and nearly everything — from sauces, fries, beer battered onion rings and buttermilk fried chicken that’s handbreaded with a mix of rice flour, cornstarch and spice — is free of gluten.

Howlers and Growlers Taphouse owner Amy Lowther holds a couple of craft beers while inside the taphouse located at 1246 Automation Drive in Windsor. (Jim Rydbom/ Staff Photographer)

The new Howlers and Growlers Taphouse offers special Colorado craft beers and dining at its location at 1246 Automation Drive in Windsor. (Jim Rydbom /Staff Photographer)

For lovers of Italian cuisine who shy away from wheat pasta for dietary reasons, the kitchen plates up gluten free gnocchi (dumplings made with potatoes, multi-purpose rice flour, tapioca flour and other ingredients) studded with exotic mushrooms, garlic, arugula and shallots and then slicked with butter and a drizzle of truffle oil.

Amy Lowther proudly noted that they make a point of working around just about anything a customer may have difficulty digesting.

“We can cater to other people’s allergies, including kids with egg allergies, like hand-breading their order without eggs,” she said, referring to the chicken nuggets on the kid’s menu.

She credits her knowledgeable staff, including chef Moria (Mo) Calamia, for helping solve what might seem unsolvable, while simultaneously marveling at the potential number of allergens people might have.

“I had a customer who came in and she handed

me a huge list of allergies. I didn’t know what we could make for her but we figured it out and made her a cheeseburger without a bun and mashed potatoes.”

Amy doesn’t have restaurant experience, but relies on her husband’s past jobs managing a pizza restau-

Howlers and Growlers Taphouse owner Amy Lowther demostrates how to use the self serve Colorado craft beer taps. (Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

rant and a buffet. The couple’s primary business is electrical contracting — they own northern Colorado-based Winterhawk Electric.

They designed their concept for the taphouse and eatery from ideas that began simmering after Amy Lowther’s sister took them to a similar restaurant in Kansas, she said. Family encouragement helped the Lowthers bring the idea to fruition, particularly after finding the location in Windsor near Future Legends Sports Complex.

The complex, a destination for sports tournaments, league games, a professional stadium and an indoor bubble sports arena, reassured the Lowthers that they’d discovered a home run opportunity.

The sports facility is home to the Colorado Owlz, a micro baseball team, and Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC, a member of USL League One soccer.

The tap house’s name was also created by a family member.

“My niece came up with it as a play on beer containers,” Amy said. “There’s one called a ‘howler’ and the container most people are familiar with — the ‘growler’.”

If you’re not sure which one is which, growlers hold 64-ounces while half growlers, or howlers, hold 32-ounces.

The theme continued in the logo, which features a wolf (a howler) and a bear (the growler).

“Our electrical contracting company, Winterhawk Electric, has a bird logo, so it’s all tied together with

wildlife,” Amy explained.

In addition to the customer-focused menu, the Lowthers built a beer wall, one of only a handful in northern Colorado. The self-service concept is outfitted with 26 Colorado craft beers, seltzers and cider.

“We rotate out nearly 10 beers a week, including a gluten-free beer that we use for our fish for the beer batter. The cider is also gluten-free, and everything you’ll find on the beer wall is very much Colorado,” Amy said.

If you’ve never experienced the joys of a self-service tap wall, think of it as an old-fashioned candy store for beer lovers. You’ll be charged per oneounce pour, which offers the option of sampling several selections or pouring a pint of your choice. Beer walls also solve the problem of what to do if the thought of ordering another pint is too much to drink, but you’re still thirsty for just a few drops more.

Currently, ounce prices range from .44 cents for Breckenridge Brewery’s Palisade Peach Wheat, up to .60 cents for an ounce of WeldWerks Brewing Co.’s newest IPA Imperial, It’s A Unicorn Thing.

If beer or cider aren’t calling your name, a full bar mixes craft cocktails and flights of margaritas, martinis, mimosas and Bloody Mary’s.

Along with being allergy-friendly, Howlers & Growlers welcomes fourlegged friends on the lower level patio. Upstairs, a larger patio offers a world class view of Longs Peak.

TO GO:

HOURS: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

WHERE: 1246 Automation Drive, Windsor

CONTACT: howlersngrowlers@gmail. com; (970) 561-7815; https://www. howlersngrowlers.com

MORE FUN STUFF: Live music on Wednesdays; Trivia Nights with Geeks Who Drink every Monday at 6 p.m.; Special events; Two patios (lower level patio is dog-friendly).

Sixty to seventy percent of the menu at Howlers & Growlers is gluten-free, including beer-battered onion rings. (Credit/Emily Kemme)

“WE CAN (ALSO) CATER TO OTHER PEOPLE’S ALLERGIES, INCLUDING KIDS WITH EGG ALLERGIES, LIKE HAND-BREADING THEIR ORDER WITHOUT EGGS,” SHE SAID, REFERRING TO THE CHICKEN NUGGETS ON THE KIDS’ MENU.

The future of a community lies in its youth. As elders pass on and leadership roles are handed down to the next generation, it’s the young people that will shape the future of a community as well as the nation.

Some of these young men and women are athletes and musicians, while others are making waves in academics and community service. No matter what their achievements, they all help shape our community one way or another. Each month, MyWindsor will feature students from Windsor high schools for the Faces of the Future feature.

If you know of a high school student that could be a candidate for the Faces of the Future feature, send their name and contact information to Tamara Markard at tmarkard@greeleytribune.com.

Meet MyWindsor’s student for June, Avah Aguiar.

AVAH AGUIAR

Year in school: 11th

What is your favorite subject in school and why? My favorite subject in school is math because I love solving problems and challenging myself to figure out new ways to do things.

What clubs, sports and other extracurricular activities are you a part of? I do not participate in any club sports as of now, but I really enjoy lifting and running. I do both of those things almost every day to stay in shape.

How has being part of sports, clubs and/or other extracurricular activities helped shape your high school career? Being apart of sports in the past has helped me meet new people in my community and expand my friend group. Even though I don’t play sports anymore, I am still close with the people I played with.

What are some of the goals you have for your high school academic career? Some of the goals I have for my high school career is to finish with over a 4.0 GPA and score high on my SAT this coming year.

What does living and going to school in Windsor mean to you?

Some things I enjoy about Windsor are the sense of community that I have here and all the fun things the town plans. I really enjoy running around the Windsor Lake, going to the Windsor Lake Coffee House on a hot day with my friends and working out at the Windsor Recreation Center. I also enjoy all of the concerts at Boardwalk Park and other activities that the town puts on during the summer. It brings the community together and gives us all something to enjoy. What are some things you would like to see changed in your community? Some things that I would like to see change in this community are possibly the addition of multi-purpose and baseball/softball fields because I

BY TAMARA MARKARD

know that those are needed to add more opportunities for youth. Youth sports is a passion for me because I grew up playing through the Windsor Recreation Center, and I know recently there have been a lot of waitlists due to the shortage of coaches. So, I would love to see more people wanting to coach these young kids to jumpstart their passion for sports. What are your future aspirations? My goals are to go to Arizona State University or the University of Texas at Tyler to study business and marketing. Studying business and marketing will open up a wide variety of job opportunities in the future and keep my options open.

Windsor High School Junior Avah Aguiar. (Courtesy/Avah Aguiar)

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Some Tavern Favorites

Bison Philly

Shaved Bison Tenderloin, Provolone, Onions, Peppers, Ranch Mascarpone, Dutch Crunch Roll, Fries

Lamb Rib Chops

Marinated Grilled Lamb Rack, Horseradish Suace, Roasted Red Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Crispy Onions

Summer Berry Salad

Strawberry, Blackberry, Cucumber, Mixed Greens, Goat Cheese, Lemon Vinnaigrette, Balsamic Glaze, Roasted Peach

Surf & Turf Skewers

Bacon Wrapped Bison Tenderloin, Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Brussels Sprouts

Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Prosciutto, Sun Dried Heirloom Tomatoes, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Red Wine Gastrique

Curry Lime Mussels

Chilean Mussels, Shallots, Garlic, White Wine Curry, Crostini

Fish & Chips

Beer Battered Colorado Red Trout Filet, House Coleslaw, Green Chili Remoulade, Fries

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Crispy Chicken Thigh, Mixed Greens, Beefsteak Tomato, Shallots, Roasted Tomato Basil Aioli

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BY SANDI Y. SQUICQUERO

Most of us are looking towards summer vacation, play and sunshine as this season tends to offer more activities and opportunities than winter months. The air seems fresher, the birds take flight and are singing and people tend to be more positive and happy.

In Colorado, we get more sunny days a year than many other states. On average Colorado gets 263 sunny days per year with Windsor coming in at 240 — equalling lots of time for fun and sun.

I love all the seasons. Even the snow in the winter — if it is not too much.

I love spring and all that it brings such as the smell of flowers beginning to bloom and trees sprouting leaves. Springtime, for me at least, is a time for cleaning things out. And I don’t just mean clearing your cabinets, but taking time to refresh your mind and get ready for summer.

When summer finally hits, I think of swimming, boating, picnics, barbecues and most of all, getting together with friends and family for fun.

Summer also offers a great opportunity for us to think of our health.

During the nippy winter months, some folks like to hibernate in their homes. Unless we are already involved in winter sports or exercise, we tend to put many activities off until spring or summer. While it’s hard to motivate yourself to exercise when the temperatures dip, this sedentary period can cause problems in our heath.

It’s no secret that obesity is an issue in

our society, as it affects 41.9% of adults and 19.7% children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC. If your Body Mass Index, or BMI, is 30% or higher you fall into the obese range.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans with 695,000 people dying in 2021, reports the CDC. One out of every five deaths in the U.S. in 2021 were attributed to heart disease.

So, how do we solve this problem?

The first step to solving a problem is recognition, while the second step is doing something about it.

This is where the Windsor Community and Recreation Center comes in.

Our local recreation center offers a variety of fitness classes and events for all ages in our community as well as an indoor track for walking or jogging.

The center also has an aquatics facility with three lap lanes, a hot tub that seats 23 people, a lazy river, water slide and a zero-depth entry pool with play features. With all those amenities, what more could we ask for?

Make your summer good by taking time to visit with friends and family that you’ve not seen in awhile. Play pickleball, basketball or learn to swim. When a friend asks you out, go and have fun.

Be aware that depression can be high

Sandi Y. Squicquero M.Ed,. LPC, is a licensed professional counselor who works out of the Medical Hypnosis and Counseling Center at 1180 Main St., Suite 5B in Windsor. She has more than 30 years experience as a counselor and is board-certified in medical hypnosis.

in the summer regardless of the long days filled with sunshine. Referred to as Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder, RSAD, this type of depression has been diagnosed in 10 million Americans.

People who experience RSAD tend to feel agitated, experience loss of appetite and insomnia. RSAD symptoms subside in the fall and often appear the following spring.

Depression is an illness that can start with a stressful situation. Fatigue contributes to depression and it becomes a revolving door. The more depression a person feels, the less they can tolerate. Not only does depression contribute to stress, but stress contributes to depression.

Below is a list of things that can contribute to depression:

Work stress • Marital dissatisfaction

Losing a spouse or partner

Family conflict or partner conflict

Divorce • Moving • Job loss

Addiction • National disasters

Stress and depression can make you feel helpless. You can break the cycle by taking back your power and believing in yourself. Put some distance around your usual surroundings by visiting a park or our beautiful community center.

If this doesn’t help, contact your primary care physician or see a mental health professional for help.

Take control of your life and health and make it a great summer!

SAD typically causes depression as the days get shorter and colder. But about 10% of people with SAD get it in the reverse -- the onset of summer triggers their depression symptoms, reports WebMD. (Credit/Getty Images)

The Windsor Recreation Center offers year around activities and events for all ages of adults, teens and children. (Greeley Tribune file photo)

T heRomaOriginal

728 16th St., Greeley (970) 352-9511 romagreeley.com

What is the inspiration for your menu?

We want all food to be unique and feature our great dough. We have something for ever yone and make it easy to accommodate any request.

What is your most popular dish? Our pizzas and Carolis—the Nutty Idea, Deluxe and Hot House are the most popular choices, but create your own and maybe it will be the next hit!

What is special about your menu?

Our pizza has been voted best pizza

for many years because our dough is amazing! Also, our specialty drinks are a fav We also of fer a unique breakfast dish for our Sunday br unch— Eggs in Purgator y

Any new items for summer? We will be celebrating 35 years this June, and will have specials throughout the month. Some throwback items and some new items include both food and drink.

Kid-friendly options?

YES! What kid doesn’t love pizza? Or der cheese pizza, or build your

own. We also of fer pizza rolls or boneless chicken tenders with dipping sauce.

Vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options?

We have a gluten-free cr ust and all sandwiches and salads can be made meatless. We also have spaghetti and ravioli prepared without meat.

Do you of fer outdoor dining? Yes! We have a patio and working on exciting updates for our outdoor space.

What are your cur rent hours?

Monday - Wednesday - 11 a.m.- 9 a.m.

Thursday - Satur day 11 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Sunday Br unch - 10 a.m. - 9 a.m.

F un Fact...

“ The Original Roma has been known as the best pizza and beer joint since 1988. Great pizza, Carolis and famous Bazooka drinks—34-ounce specialty drinks or beer.

THE ORIGINAL ROMA THE ORIGINAL ROMA

MONDAY - $3.50 BEER PINTS

TUESDAY - ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI

- TOM COLLINS/GIN & TONIC

WEDNESDAY

- $15 TWO TOPPING 16” PIZZA

- WET WILLIES

THURSDAY - TRIVIA!

- 25% OFF CAROLIS

- JOSE SHOTS

FRIDAY - $1 OFF FULL SANDWICHES

- PURPLE HAZE

- LATE NIGHT

SATURDAY

- $9 10” TWO TOPPING PIZZA

- LONG ISLAND ICED TEA

- LATE NIGHT

SUNDAY

- BRUNCH

- $5 MIMOSAS & BLOODY MARYS

CJ ’s P atio Grill

1331 Eagle Drive, Loveland (970) 685-4556

cjspatiogrill.com

What is the inspiration for your menu?

We want our customers to feel at home and our large menu has something for ever yone! Fr om traditional comfor t food to popular burgers, mac-n-cheese, sandwiches, salads, and bold Southwest dishes, our menu does not disappoint. We also have Happy Hour ever yday fr om 3-6, and seasonal cobblers that people travel fr om near and far for We strive to use local ingr edients when possible.

What is your most popular dish?

Ther e ar e so many popular dishes! Check out our Fir ecracker Shrimp, Fish n Chips, Bacon Jalapeño Burger, Smother ed Bur ritos with homemade gr een chili, our Signatur e BLT, and our Chili Rellenos. We’r e also known for our delicious br unch menu!

What is special about your menu?

We strive to ser ve high quality, homemade food and use ingr edients fr om local businesses whenever possible. Our daily specials include some classics, but also some unique dishes. We love to mix things up! Have a r equest? We’r e happy to honor it, if we can.

Any new items for summer?

We’r e always changing our daily specials, and late summer, be sur e to watch for our Peach Cobbler, made

with Colorado peaches. Gr own in the Colorado town of Palisade, they’r e known for being extra juicy and extra sweet, thanks to the long sunny days and cool summer nights in Colorado, which help all those delicious fr uity sugars develop.

Kid-friendly options?

We have a large kid-friendly menu. Some favorites ar e the chicken tenders, homemade mac-n-cheese, and a kids’ fish and chips for the little seafood lover. We also of fer a kid-size steak dinner and, of course, burgers and grilled cheese!

Vegetarian/vegan/ gluten-free options?

Our gluten-fr ee options include: chicken tor tilla soup, chicken wings,

grilled chicken br east, traditional pot r oast, shrimp fajita tacos, and Fiesta chicken salad.

Our Vegetarian options include: Salads, Veggie Burger, Smother ed Veggie Bur rito, and Gar den of the Gods, a ver y popular sandwich.

Do you of fer outdoor dining?

Yes! We have a r elaxing, dog-friendly patio. We just ask that dogs ar e kept on a leash.

What are your cur rent hours?

Summer hours: May 26 - Sept. 30

Monday- T uesday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Satur day: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

F un Fact...

“ We’re known for quality food great service in a fun, friendly atmosphere. We offer daily specials, Brunch on Saturday and Sunday, live music every Friday and Saturday night, and we have a dog friendly patio.

GRILL AND

MONDAY - FRIDAY 11AM - 6PM SUNDAY - ALL DAY

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SCRUMPTIOUS PUB FOOD

WINDSOR’S FARMERS MARKET OPENS JUNE 3

Market runs Saturdays through Sept. 9

By ANNE DELANEY

Windsor’s Farmers Market opens June 3 and runs from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 9 at Boardwalk Park on 5th Street.

The market features meats, cheeses, eggs, dairy, baked goods and fresh produce. Each market will also have activities including food trucks, live music, food demonstrations and crafts for children.

For more information, go to recreationliveshere.com/ FarmersMarket.

The market is sponsored by McDonald Toyota and iHeart Radio.

COURT HEARING SET

Windsor Business Owner Accused of Using 81-year-old’s Debit Card

By MORGAN MCKENZIE

A42-year-old Windsor business owner accused of stealing an 81-year-old man’s debit card and going on a spending spree will appear in court next month.

Steven Tracy appeared virtually with defense attorney Robert Ray for an advisement hearing Thursday morning before Weld Judge Allison Esser. All parties agreed to set matters over to a disposition hearing in June.

Windsor police arrested Tracy in February following an investigation that began on Nov. 21, when a woman reported a debit card in her 81-year-old husband’s name was used for 20 unauthorized transactions that totaled $5,000. The transactions spanned from April 2021 to November 2021

The back room at Cacciatore at Heller’s Kitchen can be arranged to meet your specifications for your

event. (Credit/Emily Kemme)

and included stores in Windsor and Greeley.

Matching the dates of transactions to video surveillance from stores, police were able to identify the suspect as Tracy.

On Dec. 20, Windsor police spoke with a representative from the bank, who said they were investigating fraudulent charges to the victim’s card. In 2018, the man was issued a debit card that was valid until 2021.

An error in the system logged his address to an incorrect location on Pelican Cove. In 2021, his new card was then sent to the incorrect address, where someone activated the debit card over the phone.

Bank representatives searched the phone number and found it belonged to Tracy, the owner of Rocky Mountain Educators Insurance, LLC, a Horace Mann insurance agency, and resident of the Pelican Cove address, according to arrest records. Tracy’s agency was the recipient of a $6,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan in 2020, according to a ProPublica database.

On Dec. 21, the victim man told Windsor police that he did not recognize Tracy after reviewing still photographs from video surveillance, but his wife recognized similarities to a former son-in-law to a friend who recently got divorced.

The couple confirmed Tracy had no legal reason to have possession of the debit card.

Two months later, a Windsor officer met with Tracy, who reported he received the debit card from a recruiter for an

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online poker and gambling site. The recruiter was using the same name as the 81-year-old victim, Tracy said.

He admitted to using the card to make multiple transactions at local stores, which included Ace Hardware and Target, according to police. He also said he knew the victims very well.

An officer booked Tracy into the Weld County Jail on suspicion of identity theft, crimes against an at-risk person, unauthorized use of a financial transaction device and criminal possession of a financial device.

Tracy posted a $2,500 bond the day following his arrest.

His next court date is 10:30 a.m. June 15 in Weld District Court.

MeadKrieger Meadery

452 N. Washington Ave., Loveland (970) 775-8843

meadkrieger.com

What is the inspiration for your menu?

Norse histor y and cultur e is the inspiration behind our mead and food.

What is your most popular item?

Our meat and cheese plate. It’s a per fect complement to our mead and gr eat to shar e with the table.

What is special about your selection?

We craft our small plates, which include meat and cheese plates, hummus plates, soft pr etzels, franks, and sandwiches, to pair well with mead, cider, and wine. We also have many options for gluten-fr ee and vegan.

Any new items for summer?

We will be br eaking out the grill this summer and of fering mor e meat and mead specials.

Kid-friendly options? Kids enjoy our soft pr etzel and franks best, especially with a soda, juice, or sparkling apple cider

Vegetarian/vegan/ gluten-free options?

We of fer gluten-fr ee br ead on our sandwiches and gluten-fr ee crackers on our meat and cheese and hummus plates. We also of fer plant-based

franks and hummus plates that ar e a favorite with vegans.

Do you of fer outdoor dining? We have fr ont and back patio space available. Our fr ont patio is dogfriendly.

What are your cur rent hours?

Wednesday-Thursday 2-9 p.m.

Friday-Satur day 12-10 p.m.

Sunday 12-8 p.m.

F un Fact...

“ In Norse culture, honey wine or mead was a drink for both the common folk and the upper class. It brought people together and was used to celebrate community We continue the tradition, making Old Norse Mead in-house that pairs well with our small plates.

Come & try our meads made in-house along with other local meads. We offer mead cocktails & non-alcoholic options as well

Flights are a great way to try our meads & wines.

Meat & Cheese Plate

Hummus Plate

Franks (Premium beef or plant-based)

Toasted Sandwiches

Soft Pretzels

Our drinks pair well with one of our food options: ...and more!

BY TAMARA MARKARD

Traditional on Downtown Main Street

PUB Hospitality

Every community has that one watering hole where locals seem to congregate and “everyone knows your name.”

In Boston, the local go-to is Cheers, which was originally founded in 1969 as the Bull and Finch Pub. Here, locals and visitors can enjoy great pub grub, down a few pints and revel about Beacon Hill and Boston nostalgia and cheer on the Bruins, Celtics or Red Sox during their seasons.

While we are a good 2,000 miles from Massachusetts, Tim Downey, co-owner of the Windsor Mill Tavern is working to create his own “Cheers” in Windsor.

The Windsor Mill Tavern, like Cheers, is located downstairs in a historic garden-level basement.

While you might be walking through the door in modern day, the space, built in 1890, features amazing stone walls and timber posts, which fortunately survived the fire of 2017.

“This is the only room that survived the fire,” Downey said, perched behind the tavern’s large bar. “As far as intact woodwork, the rafters made it. We were blessed that it survived.”

As craft beer and spirit distilling continue to grow in popularity, there’s no shortage of bars, breweries, distilleries, whiskey bars and pubs in and around northern Colorado.

Combine that with people being more choosy about where they spend their money since the pandemic, making your establishment standout from the crowd can be key to survival.

Prior to joining the team of the Mill Tavern, Downey worked

with the owners of Fort Collins’ Social, The Melting Pot and Rodizio Grill.

“Social was obviously a fun spot to get open, so when this building was being renovated, that’s kind of where my eyes went to. Not to repeat Social, but something a little bit different,” Downey explained. “And Windsor didn’t have much like it. There wasn’t really anything that was tavern-esque down here.”

Fun fact: Downey and his team toured the building on a Thursday night in 2017 and it burned down the following weekend.

“At that time it was four levels and pretty much all wood. Still an amazing building,” he said. “My business partner, Steve, texted me a picture of the building burning. I got out of bed, because that was like 2 in the morning, and went down to the calendar to see if there was something in August like April Fool’s Day.”

After jumping in his truck and heading down to Main Street in Windsor, Downey knew that the fire was no joke.

“It was tough to see,” he said. “Thank goodness the Richardsons committed to building back.”

The room where the Mill is located not only survived two fires, but also the tornado that ripped through the town in May 2008.

“We are like the safest place in

Windsor Mill Tavern owner Tim Downey stands inside the Windsor bar/tavern located at 301 Main Street in Windsor.(Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

Windsor — right here in this room,” Downey quipped.

The Windsor Mill Tavern officially opened in November 2019, “before anyone knew about COVID,” Downey said.

As with many businesses, Downey and crew transitioned to carryout orders to survive the pandemic.

“That was a crazy time,” he said. “It was a difficult, strange year.”

Downey was determined to survive the pandemic, and survive he did. The Windsor Mill Tavern reopened to the support of local community members and fellow business owners.

“As soon as were able to open back up, we had people coming in and that helped us survive and keep going,” Downey said.

Guests to the Mill can choose from a variety of drinks including specialty cocktails and wine by the glass or bottle. Beer is available on draft or in cans or bottles from local, regional, national and international breweries including WeldWerks, Horse and Dragon, Guinness and SweetWater Brewing Company.

In addition to boozy beverages, the Mill offers a variety of “Designated Driver” selections.

The Not Guilty Pleasure is a mix of Lyre’s Zero Proof Amaretto, fresh lemon, sugar and egg-white while the Feisty Cuban combines fresh lime and mint, house habanero ginger syrup with lemon-lime soda and club soda.

The Mill’s food menu features a variety of appetizers and shareables like deviled eggs, curry lime mussels and various flatbreads, as well as traditional

pub staples like chicken wings, cheese curds and a Bavarian pretzel.

“We just rolled out a new menu. We try to refresh our menu about three times a year,” Downey said. “We didn’t want to compete or repeat what others are doing around us. We wanted to find some fun foods and classics that belong in a pub.”

Patrons can enjoy burgers and sandwiches as well as crisp salads, savory soups and bison chili.

The House Favorites section of the menu features lamb rib chops, duck breast fettuccini and a 22-ounce ribeye from Colorado Custom Meat Co., as well as other options.

Meat lovers will rejoice with the Mountain Man Feast, which is comprised of a petite beef tender, baconwrapped bison tenderloin, lamb rib chop, duck wings, wild game sausage, candied bacon, honey smoked salmon and meatballs.

“I think we have a good concept in place with food and craft cocktails, which is the perfect combination of an upscale tavern,” Downey said.

Patrons can saddle up to the bar or take up space in one of the Mill’s booths or tables arranged around the main room.

A spacious outdoor patio is a great place to enjoy a beverage year around. With the patio being below ground, it doesn’t catch a lot of wind. The patio is also a cooler spot in the summer with it’s shade coverings and warmed in the winter with

radiant heat in the floors to melt off the snow and ice.

The tavern offers two private areas for parties.

Toward the back of the tavern sits a good-sized party room with access to a large screen television for displaying presentations, photo galleries or other visuals. The space is large enough to accommodate about 30 people behind private doors.

For a more intimate gathering, check out the Mill’s tasting room. The area seats nine comfortably.

Located behind glass racks filled with wine bottles, the tasting room beckons guests with its comfy chairs and couch, soft lighting and affordability.

The room rents for $100, in addition to any food or drinks, and the proceeds from the room rental are donated to a new charity each month.

“People will come and have whiskey tastings and wine tastings and even little parties in here,” Downey said. “It’s a pretty neat spot. We have a lot of people who like it.”

The Windsor Mill Tavern is open from 4-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

The tavern is located at 301 Main St., Suite C, below Cacciatore at Heller’s Kitchen. Parking is located along the street and around the downtown area.

For more information on the Windsor Mill Tavern, go to www.windsormilltavern.com or call (970) 833-5124.

A special wine/whisky tasting room gives patrons the opportunity to have a private area to sample specials drinks at the Windsor Mill Tavern.(Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

Windsor Mill Tavern owner Tim Downey continues to grow his business even after survivng the Covid pandemic. The tavern is located at 301 Main Street in Windsor.(Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer)

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR

BOOKMOBILE

Tuesday, June 6, 3 p.m.

Greenspire, 635 Moonglow Drive

All ages are welcome to come and check out what the bookmobile has to offer.

TACOS & TEQUILA

Every other Wednesday, beginning June 7, 6-8 p.m.

Pelican Lakes Resort and Golf

445 Baja Drive

Enjoy some tacos and tequila while on a boat from 6-8 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning June 7. The event will feature tacos and tequila-based cocktails by Herradura as well as a 2-hour boat excursion. The event is open to adults age 21 and older. Tickets are $80 per person and reservations are required. For more information, call Shannon at (970) 460-1701.

NORTHERN COLORADO HAILSTORM VS. RICHMOND KICKERS

Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m.

Future Legends Sports Complex

801 Diamond Valley Drive

All ages are welcome to attend the game. Tickets range from $15 per person to $33 per person depending on seat choice. For more information, including the season scheduled, online ticket purchases and more, go to hailstormfc.com.

PASSPORT TO PLAY

Thursday, June 8, 5 p.m.

Pike's Peak Room, WindsorSeverance Libary, 720 Third Street

The event, open to families with children ages 6-12 years, will include STEAM activities focused on flying kites. Registration is required to participate in the event. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/41WaN11.

CRAZY DAYS

Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 11 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Downtown Windsor

Earn some extra cash at Crazy Days,

town-wide yard and sidewalk sale. Residents and businesses can sign up to participate in the event by going to https://bit.ly/3WBrYnv.

WINDSOR FARMERS' MARKET

Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Boardwalk Park 100 N. Fifth Street

Pick up some fresh vegetables and fruit, baked goods, flowers and more. All ages are welcome to attend the market and there is no cost for admission. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3MYM5sW.

GETTING CRAFTY: MAKE YOUR OWN FLAG

Tuesday, June 13, 3:15 p.m.

Pike's Peak Room, WindsorSeverance Libary, 720 Third Street

The event invites kids age 6-12 years to come and learn about vexillology, or the study of flags as well as create their own flag. Registration is required to attend the free event. For more information, go to https://bit. ly/3MuUFOu.

THE WHERE WOMEN GO BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, June 14, 6 p.m.

Words of Windsor, 631 Birch Street

Join Words of Windsor for the Where Women Go Book Club for some fun summer reading. The group, open to adults age 18 and older, will chat about Rebecca Serle’s book, One Italian Summer. Registration is required and the cost to join the group is $14.40 per person and includes a copy of the book. For more information, go to https://bit. ly/3BUsiob.

THE PARLOR PICKERS

Thursday, June 15, 6:30 p.m.

Windsor Summer Concert Series

Boardwalk Park, 100 N. Fifth Street

The free event will include food trucks and fun for the entire family. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3MDL6Nl.

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THE WINDSOR GRIND SKATEBOARD AND SCOOTER COMPETITION

Friday, June 16, 1 p.m.

Eastman Skate Park 7025 Eastman Park Drive

The event is open to all levels of skaters and scooter riders ages 9-18. Helmets are required to participate in the competition and prizes will be awarded to top performers. Registration is required and can be done by going to https://bit. ly/3BYpPZU.

BOOKMOBILE

Tuesday, June 20, 4:30 p.m. 55 Resort Apartments at Water Valley, 500 Apex Drive

All ages are welcome to come out and visit with staff, register for a library card and explore the different materials the bookmobile has to offer.

WOMEN OF WINDSOR NETWORKING GROUP

Tuesday, June 20, 5:30 p.m.

Windsor Mill Tavern, 301 Main Street, Unit C

The group is comprised of local women supporting each other in their personal and professional lives. The event is free and open to women age 18 and older. For more information, contact Jessica Serna at events@windsorchamber.net or go to https://bit.ly/3BXfBsD.

PASSPORT TO PLAY

Thursday, June 22, 5 p.m.

Pike's Peak Room, WindsorSeverance Libary, 720 Third Street

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RED, WHITE AND BREW 5K, 10K AND FREE KIDS FUN RUN

Saturday, June 24, 8 a.m.

Boardwalk Park, 100 N. Fifth Street Participants will follow a course around Windsor Lake and along the Canal Trail followed by live music, food trucks free beer for race finishers age 21 and older, activities for the kids and more. Entry fees are $50 per person for the 5K run/walk or 5K ruck and $55 per person for the 10K run/walk or 10K ruck.  For more information, or to register, go to www.windsorbrewrace.com.

PEDAL PALOOZA: GET CREATIVE WITH BIKE DECORATIONS

Saturday, June 24, 1 p.m.

The Shelter at Eastman Park, 7025 Eastman Park Drive

All ages are invited to bring their bikes down to the park to decorate them using a variety of materials, including streamers, balloons and cardboard. Attendees can participate in a lap around the park to show off their sweet rides. There is no cost to attend. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3OEJTI4.

NORTHERN COLORADO OWLZ VS. GRAND JUNCTION JACKALOPES

Tuesday, June 27, 7:05 p.m. Future Legends Sports Complex

801 Diamond Valley Drive

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