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JANUARY 2019

Departments PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

What’s going to happen exciting today?—Appreciation makes the difference

WOMENS HEALTH . . . . . . . . . 8

Single and ready to date—finding a healthy relationship

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Downhill dreaming—three great vacation destinations

LEARN AND LIVE . . . . . . . . . . 12 If the (snow)shoe fits—how to enjoy a winter walk in the woods

COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . . . 14 NOCO prioritizes literacy, outdoor recreation— building personal libraries, adventure play area, new names, rangering

HEALTHY LIVING . . . . . . . . . 16

Be active, be safe—with a few precautions you can play outdoors all year round

Program DIRECT ORY

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Find the right school for your child. Explore the options: neighborhood, charter, specialized programs, nontraditional, independent and more. Also learn about schoolof-choice policies and deadlines in your district.

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Features 18 MAKE COLD WEATHER DAYS GREAT DAYS

We have some great suggestions for activities for your kids on those long, cold winter days.

While you can provide suggestions and ideas for activities, make sure to balance that with letting kids figure out their own ways to have fun.

CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0

Events and activities for parents, kids and families

TIME OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The Thanksgiving Grinch—kids’ thankful notes grow mom’s heart three sizes

School District News GR-E 6 School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 District 6 Board of Education names new member, Northridge student selected to visit Washington D.C., elementary P.E. teacher wins award

Poudre School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 PSD board votes to change school start times, PSD gives back during holiday season

20 A FORTRESS AGAINST COLD AND FLU

To protect your kids from getting sick this winter, focus on helping them build a fortress from the inside out. A healthy body shuts the gates to infection. Create wellness with a healthy lifestyle, good gut health and adequate vitamin D levels.

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perspective What’s going to happen exciting today?

Appreciation makes the difference

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was thinking of different ways of being in the world when I woke up today. I know that might sound a little odd. It was tempered with plenty of what I had to do, kind of that mix of what am I going to try to accomplish today and with what attitude am I going to approach it.

Maybe because I was hungry and getting ready to stir up some eggs, my mind flitted to an A.A. Milne quote that I’d seen on a menu.

“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,” said Piglet at last, “what’s the first thing you say

to yourself ?”

“What’s for breakfast,” said Pooh. “What do you say, Piglet?”

“I say, I wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?” said Piglet.

Pooh nodded thoughtfully.

“It’s the same thing,” he said.

So I thought, why don’t I wake up every day as Piglet. I naturally tend toward waking up and wondering what the day might hold, in a good way, even if I’m a little worried about parts of it. But sometimes my inner Eeyore raises his head and I look at the day as just another day to try to get through.

I was reminded by Katie Harris’ Time Out column that one sure way to get from Eeyore to Piglet is by appreciating. She talks about her inner Grinch.

It’s the same thing. You have to read her story. I was thoroughly inspired, maybe even shed a tear as I followed her family’s journey of appreciation.

In fact, I appreciate my wife for standing by my side through thick and thin for more than 35 years I appreciate my parents for their care and support from my first breath to the present and beyond I appreciate my daughter for all our adventures, insightful chats, and time spent together I appreciate my son for the time we spend banging on guitars, playing cribbage, and being up for whatever I appreciate the wonderful team here at Rocky Mountain Publishing for their enthusiasm and heart I appreciate my extended family and friends old and new for the richness they add to my life I appreciate waking up in the morning and seeing the glow before sunrise I appreciate the challenges in my life for giving me the opportunity rise, or stumble, but at least to be in the game I appreciate hopping on my bike and feeling the sun and wind and cold and all of it out there in the elements, every time I appreciate the opportunity to draw my next breath and to just notice the moment I could go on and on, as did Katie’s family when she put out the “thankful jar.” And I’m sure you could too.

So as we dive into the new year, let’s take a collective moment to pause, breathe and wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?

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January 2019 • Volume 23, Issue 8 PUBLISHER Scott Titterington, (970)221-9210 scott.rmpublishing@gmail.com EDITOR Kristin Titterington, (970)221-9210 kristin.rmpublishing@gmail.com CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Kim Sharpe kim.rmpublishing@gmail.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Emily Zaynard emily.rmpublishing@gmail.com ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Greg Hoffman, (970)689-6832 greg.rmpublishing@gmail.com DISTRIBUTION MANAGER ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE Susan Pettit susan.rmpublishing@gmail.com COVER PHOTO Cheri Schonfeld, Courtesy of Sky’s Open Design - skysopendesign.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lea Hanson, Katie Harris Lynn Nichols, Kim Sharpe

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women’s health

Single and ready to date Finding a healthy relationship

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o, you want to start dating, but you don’t know how your kids will handle it. Besides, your days are filled up with work, kid care and school and sporting events—when would dating happen, anyway? With a little forethought on how to broach it with your kids, you’ll be just fine.

KNOWING WHEN YOU ARE READY Single parents are the champions of feeling guilty and putting their kids first. That’s admirable, but you are your best parent when you take care of yourself. It’s okay to date, just be smart about it.

First, make sure you are dating for the right reasons—wanting a healthy relationship. It’s best to let some time go by after a divorce to start dating since kids tend to resist someone new before they’ve had a chance to process their feelings about someone old.

Head out on the town with some friends. Or, let your friends know you are ready to date and willing to be set up. Consider online dating, just don’t post a picture of you and your kids. With that said, keep kid talk to a minimum on the first few dates so you two can get to know each other as individuals, first.

WHEN TO INTRODUCE TO KIDS If the commitment isn’t there it’s best to wait. Keep in mind that your kids might become quickly attached and you don’t want to risk them having to go through another separation from someone they care about if it doesn’t last.

If you decide it is serious or has good potential for becoming serious, plan before making introductions. Let your kids know they are your priority and you will not abandon them now that you are dating. Let them know you will answer any questions they 8

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have, and ask open-ended questions to encourage them to share their feelings.

Make sure the conversation is void of expectations. In other words, don’t say things like, “I know you are going to really like Ethan,” or “It’s important to me that you accept him. With that said, don’t give them the power to decide if Ethan is right for you and your family. Instead, tell them why you like him. Let your kids warm up to him at their own pace.

Finally, when you do make the introductions, do so in a relaxed, fun and neutral environment. Consider going out for a bite to eat, playing a game together or doing something fun like sledding or playing in the park.

IT’S GETTING SERIOUS, NOW WHAT? It’s time for an honest conversation with you and your new partner. Does

he realize that he’s not only committing to you, but also committing to your kids? Does he seem genuinely interested in your kids? Can you envision him as a parenting partner?

While the relationship progresses keep your kids up to date. Let them know he is important to you, and how you see his role in your family. Listen to their concerns.

Also, ease into spending a lot of time together. If you jump in head first and spend all your free time with your new love interest, your kids might get spooked. When it’s serious, create more and more opportunities to hang out as a family unit together.

Now that you’ve got the basics down, put some feelers out. If you want to date and you are ready, it’s time. Your kids will be just fine.

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family activities

Downhill dreaming

Three great vacation destinations K ATIE HARRIS

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ou can’t call yourself a true Rocky Mountaineer until you’ve been introduced to the slopes. Whether on skis or a board, a high-speed cruise down a mountain is a right of passage for any local, adult and child alike, and at the right mountain resort, it can also be a memorable family vacation. Three of our favorite family-friendly ski resorts offer something for everyone, including a plethora of winter activities that allow you to keep your feet on the ground...or at least out of ski boots.

ASPEN SNOWMASS, CO (4.5 HOURS FROM FORT COLLINS) Offering everything from private lessons to kids camps, Aspen Snowmass has programs to suit all ages, abilities and interests. In addition to the typical kids group lessons, the resort offers family private lessons so that parents can spend the day on the slopes with their kids, learning the ropes together from their own personal ski pro.

The resort also offers the Kids Mountain Explorers program—a fiveday camp for intermediate skiers and snowboarders ages 8 to 12, running early January through late March. Kids will ski or snowboard on all four area mountains, learning new skills in steeps and bumps, park and pipe, and racing, in groups of up to six students per instructor.

A beginner’s terrain park, multi-lane tubing run, and lessons in the increasingly popular art of snowbike riding add a twist to the typical day on the slopes at Aspen Snowmass. Visit www.aspensnowmass. com to learn more.

JACKSON HOLE, WY (7 HOURS FROM FORT COLLINS) The longest drive on our list is worth it when you take advantage of Jackson Hole’s “kids ski free” program with any JHRL condominium or home rental and one paying adult per child. The 10

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program applies to any child under 15 through April 9. In addition, Jackson Hole offers a lower mountain lift ticket for families wanting an easy day together on the slopes, at a discounted rate of $20/adult and $10/child.

Jackson Hole is home to the 20,000 sq. ft. Kids Ranch, offering daycare for the youngest visitors, ski camps for teens, and everything in between.

Mountain playground names like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Transformer Bumps, and Atom Smasher encourage kids to spend the entire day exploring all the hidden gems Kids Ranch has to offer.

Enjoy winter activities such as ice skating, sleigh rides and tubing, or visit the Jackson Hole Toy Store just minutes from the slopes to complete your Wyoming adventure. For more information visit www.jacksonhole.com.

PARK CITY, UT (6.5 HOURS FROM FORT COLLINS) If the 7,300 acres of ski terrain and 348

trails that make Park City the largest ski and snowboard resort in the country aren’t enough to have you packing the car for Utah, the many other unique winter activities in Park City just might. An Alpine Coaster and Flying Eagle Zipline as well as sleigh rides and snowmobile tours, all located at the mountain base, provide entertainment for even the nonskiers in the family. Aspiring skiers and boarders can take part in private or group lessons for all ages. For more information visit www.parkcitymountain.com.

While visiting Park City, travel just a few minutes from the resort to the home of the 2002 Olympic Winter games, where guests can take guided tours of the nearly 400-acre Utah Olympic Park. A museum is also on site for self-guided tours. The Olympic park offers three ropes courses for varying ability levels as well as a drop tower. For hours and pricing visit www. utaholympiclegacy.org/location/utaholympic-park/.

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learn and live

If the (snow)shoe fits

How to enjoy a winter walk in the woods KIM SHARPE

Get ready for winter fun!

BRING

• Polarized sunglasses • Sunscreen • Lunch and snack food • Water • Camera

WEAR LAYERS

• Synthetic, moisture-wicking tops and pants (e.g., polypropylene and fleece) vs. moisture-trapping cotton t-shirts and jeans • Outer waterproof and windproof jacket and pants • Fleece or wool hat • Comfortable, supportive, waterproof boots paired with wool socks

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Snowshoes for rent or purchase Beaver Meadows 100 Beaver Meadows Pl. Red Feather Lakes, 970-881-2450 www.beavermeadows.com

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intertime doesn’t mean it’s no hiking time. Enjoy walks in the woods when trails are covered with snow by just strapping on a pair of snowshoes, which enlarge your footprint allowing you to float on top of snow rather than sinking into it.

“Whether you are looking to explore the beauty of snowy Rocky Mountain National Park or find a new way to exercise in winter, snowshoeing is affordable, easy to learn and poses little risk of injury, making it a great winter sport for people of all ages and a fun family activity,” says Jenny Coriell, Estes Park Mountain Shop marketing and special events coordinator.

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snowshoes are relatively small frames made from lightweight metal, plastic or synthetic material. Some also have cleats on the bottom to provide extra traction on slopes.

The Estes Park Mountain Shop offers snowshoe tours in Rocky Mountain National Park, a place that becomes a wintery land of wonder when Jack Frost visits. The Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch in Red Feather Lakes and the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park have a variety of trails exclusively for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. You also can search the U.S. Forest Service’s website for Colorado showshoeing trails: www.fs.usda.gov. When there’s enough snow in lower elevations, it’s possible to snowshoe on city and county trails, too.

Estes Park Mountain Shop 2050 Big Thompson Ave., EP 970-586-6548 www.estesparkmountainshop.com Jax Outdoor Gear 1200 N. College Ave., FC, 970-221-0544 950 E. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 970-776-4540 www.jaxgoods.com Mountain Rentals, Inc. 401 E. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 970-667-2922 www.mountainrentalsinc.com Outpost Sunsport 931 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 970-225-1455 www.outpostsunsport.com Rocky Mountain Adventures 1117 N. US Hwy. 287, FC, 970-493-4005 www.shoprma.com The Warming House 790 Moraine Ave., EP, 970-586-2995 www.warminghouse.com

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community news

NoCo prioritizes literacy, recreation Building libraries, play area, new names, rangering KIM SHARPE

FOUR BOOKS A WEEK Fort Morgan becomes first U.S. city where every kindergartener has a personal library of 100 books.

Located about 50 miles east of Greeley, Fort Morgan, Colorado, is giving the gift of reading to all 250 of its 4-year-olds who are set to enter kindergarten in the fall.

OneMorgan County, a local nonprofit, is working with city officials, two of the town’s largest employers— Cargill and Leprino Foods—and Colorado Health Foundation to ensure that every Fort Morgan 4-year-old receives four books each week, from January into July 2019.

According to Fort Collins-based Unite for Literacy, LLC, supplier of the books, as well as associated reading programs for the children and their parents, Fort Morgan will become the 14

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first U.S. community in which the entire population of 4-year-olds have personal libraries with 100+ books and community-based reading activities.

“Children who enter school with early literacy skills are more likely than their peers to experience later academic success, attain higher levels of education and secure better employment,” says Susana Guardado, OneMorgan County director. “The result is a stronger community for everyone, so the goal of the Fort Morgan Growing Readers program is to make sure every Fort Morgan child enters kindergarten motivated and ready to learn. We are also excited to share with our community the Unite for Literacy free online library that has more than 400 books that are narrated in up to 40 languages to support families that are English language learners.”

For more information, visit www.onemorgancounty.org.

EAST MEMORIAL NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT IN GREELEY RECEIVES GRANT Colorado Health Foundation recently awarded the City of Greeley a $1.1 million grant for their East Memorial Neighborhood improvement plan. This three-year grant will help develop a 17-acre grassy lot into a community and child-led adventure play area in an effort to bring improved recreational opportunities to families in the East Memorial Neighborhood.

The East Memorial Neighborhood, on Greeley’s east side, is a densely populated area with approximately 7,200 residents, of which 37 percent are under the age of 18 years. As such, the area covers a high percentage of youth with limited access to city-wide

recreational activities and parks.

The winning three-year project calls for a resident outreach and engagement process, as well as the development of additional programming involving not only the undeveloped East Memorial Natural Area, but also adjacent public areas, including Balsam Park, East Memorial Park and Delta Park.

The City of Greeley believes that through social, physical and programmatic improvements, the level of physical activity and access to nature will be elevated for the residents of East Memorial.

The City Center South building contains Greeley’s IT department, the water and sewer department administration offices, and Greeley Municipal Courts. City Center North houses the building inspection, building permits, code compliance, community development, community safety and fire prevention, construction services, economic health and housing, natural resources, and planning and zoning departments.

For more information, contact Greeley Public Works Deputy Director Will Jones 970-350-9751 or will.jones@greeleygov.com.

NEW NAMES FOR CITY OF GREELEY BUILDINGS Greeley’s new city building, located at 1001 11th Ave., is now called City Center South, and the City Hall Annex and Focus Building, located at 1100 10th St., is now City Center North.

Although a small change, these new names represent a part of the city’s larger project to create a cohesive downtown government campus where residents can find and access government services and offices.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER RANGER ASSISTANT Did you think you would grow up to be a park ranger? It’s not too late!

You can become a Volunteer Ranger Assistant for the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department.

Volunteers are especially needed on weekends. Applications are due by January 30. Twenty (20) hours of training will take place in February.

As a Volunteer Ranger Assistant,

you will be an ambassador for natural areas and open spaces, answering visitor questions out on the city’s trails while you walk, ride a bike or ride a horse. During the training, you’ll learn about local and regional trails, how to approach visitors, ecology, safety and stewardship. Benefits include continuing education classes, such as first aid and CPR, special behind-the-scenes tours, recognition events and more.

Read the full job description online: https://fcgov.com/naturalareas/ files/volunteer-ranger-assistant.pdf.

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healthy living

Be active, be safe

With a few precautions you can play outdoors all year round LEA HANSON

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rigid temperatures shouldn’t discourage you from getting some fresh air while exercising outdoors. Just learn to play it safe. Cold, ice, and darkness bring to our attention safety concerns. The following tips can help you stay safe while exercising outdoors in the winter months.

CHECK WEATHER CONDITIONS This includes wind chill. Temperature, wind, and moisture, along with the length of time you’ll be outside are key factors in planning a cold-weather workout.

Getting wet (this includes weather as well as sweat) makes you more vulnerable to the cold. And if you get soaked, you may not be able to keep your core body temperature at a safe level.

KNOW THE SIGNS OF FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA Frostbite is most common on exposed skin, such as your cheeks, nose, and ears.

It can also occur on hands and feet.

Early warning signs include numbness, loss of feeling, or a stinging sensation.

Immediately get out of the cold if you suspect frostbite. Slowly warm the affected area—but don’t rub it since that can damage your skin.

Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced.

Exercising in cold, rainy weather increases the risk of hypothermia.

Hypothermia signs and symptoms include intense shivering, slurred speech, loss of coordination and fatigue.

DRESS IN LAYERS Dressing in layers that you can remove as soon as you start to sweat and later put back on is key. First, wear a thin layer of synthetic material, such as polypropylene, which draws sweat away from your body. Avoid cotton, which

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stays wet next to your skin. Fleece or wool is a solid second layer. Top this with a waterproof, breathable outer layer.

PROTECT YOUR HEAD, HANDS, FEET AND EARS When it’s cold, blood flow is concentrated in your body’s core, leaving your head, hands and feet vulnerable. Wear a thin pair of gloves (such as polypropylene) under a pair of heavier gloves or mittens lined with wool or fleece. Consider buying exercise shoes a half size or one size larger than usual to allow for thick thermal socks or an extra pair of regular socks. Wear a hat to protect your head or headband to protect your ears. If it’s very cold, consider wearing a scarf or ski mask to cover your face.

REMEMBER SAFETY GEAR If it’s dark when you exercise outside, wear reflective clothing. If you ride a bike, both

headlights and taillights are ideal. Wear a helmet while skiing, snowboarding, etc.

Don’t forget sunscreen. It’s as easy to get sunburned in winter as in summer—even more so when exercising in the snow or at high altitudes.

STAY HYDRATED Hydration is as important during cold weather as it is in the heat. Drink water or sports drinks before, during, and after your workout, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Dehydration is harder to notice during cold weather, but happens from sweating, breathing, the drying power of the winter wind, and increased urine production.

These tips can help you safely—and enjoyably—exercise when temperatures drop. And, just listen to your body. You’ll be more likely to prevent injury and will probably have more fun.

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Make cold weather days great days

Treat your kids to free play, imagination, books and movement Kim Sharpe

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hen the weather outside is frightful, do you fret about what your kids will

do all day?

Well, fret not because there are so many ways to keep them occupied. And remember, a parent’s role isn’t to be an activity director or entertainer. While you can provide suggestions and items for activities, make sure to balance that with letting kids figure out their own ways to have fun.

JUST PLAY Unstructured playtime in which a parent’s role is minimal is vital because it expands children’s creativity.

Free play gives children the opportunity to explore, investigate, question, contemplate, problem solve and socialize—all by themselves.

“Children have an amazing innate ability to be creative when they

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play freely on their own, and unfortunately, the act of over-parenting dampens or even wipes out that innate ability,” says Mike Lanza, author of Playborhood: Turn Your Neighborhood into a Place for Play. He feels it’s important for parents to figure out how to facilitate children’s creativity without managing it.

Free play also shouldn’t incorporate elaborate play spaces or the latest and greatest toys. Parents will do their kids a favor by keeping play simple.

IMAGINATION STATION Part of free play is allowing kids to use their imaginations.

Melina Bernhardt says, “I collect all kinds of things, like toilet paper rolls, boxes, empty shampoo and dish soap bottles, and other containers so my daughter can play pharmacy or grocery shopping when she’s cooped up indoors.

She uses her imagination to have fun.”

Art supplies, like crayons, colored pencils, water colors, scissors, modeling clay, magazines and a variety of paper (repurposed from household or office documents) also make for hours of imagined fun.

Stacy Doyle’s 11-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son love to design and make handmade greeting cards for family and friends from a variety of art supplies. They also enjoy making collages by cutting up magazines and pasting together interesting images. She says, “It’s a great way to repurpose junk mail and keep them interacting with each other and the rest of family rather than getting sucked into the Internet.”

Beyond arts and crafts, kids’ imaginations run wild when large cardboard boxes or items such as blankets are made available to build forts, mazes and other hang outs. And if you have children who are curious about how things work, supply them with old gadgets to take apart.

Doyle says, “We buy things at thrift stores for our son to disassemble, like $2 toasters. He loves it!”

LITERAL FUN Books can provide children with hours of entertainment. Whether they read a book or magazine that interests them or write their own, nothing beats the adventures one can have when absorbed in a good read.

“Turn your kids loose with ageappropriate books either at a library, at a bookstore or maybe right in your own home, and watch magic happen,” says Mark Condon, vice president of Unite for Literacy. “In no time they’ll have an armful of personally interesting and engaging book choices to dive into. A mix of nonfiction and fiction offers the potential of both thrilling real-world discoveries and imaginary adventures. Thus supplied, children can be entertained for hours and generate great dinner-table conversation, too.”

MOVE ON Just because kids are inside doesn’t mean they have to sit around all day. As a matter of fact, kids and their parents both benefit from regular bouts of movement, like dancing. All you need to do is clear some space and crank up the tunes.

If you break out your best moves and dance like no one is watching, your kids will love it and join right in.

Yoga is another activity that can get bodies moving indoors. To get started, Shannon Westcott, a children’s yoga teacher at Om Ananda Yoga Studio in Fort Collins, says, “Declare it’s family

yoga time! Set up mats, limit distractions and just start showing your family some easy yoga poses.”

Some popular online yoga videos the whole family can try include Kidding Around Yoga (www. kiddingaroundyoga.com), Karma Kid’s Yoga (www.karmakidsyoga. com), Musical Adventures (www. musicalyogaadventures.com) and GoNoodles.com.

GET OUT Fresh air does every body some good.

Even in the winter months, children and adults should get a dose of outdoor time every day.

“In Colorado, we have cold days along with beautiful sunshine. It’s important for my kids to experience nature in all seasons and get their needed daily physical activity,” says Jessica Wagner-Hinterberg. “They’re learning to adapt outdoor play for the seasons, and I’ve learned to bring a towel to the playground to clean off the slide. As a parent I’ve also learned the quality of winter gear matters. If kids are comfortable, warm and can move without restriction, they are more likely to keep playing outside, which makes for happier days for all.”

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A fortress against cold and flu Lynn U Nichols

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hen people talk about preventing colds and flu in kids, they often focus on hand washing and teaching kids to cover their mouths when they cough. While this is excellent advice, it’s not enough. To protect your kids from getting sick this winter, focus on helping them build a fortress from the inside out. A healthy body shuts the gates to infection. Create wellness with a healthy lifestyle, good gut health and adequate vitamin D levels, and if your child gets sick leave the cough syrup and Tamiflu on the shelf and treat with natural approaches instead.

“Of course, prevention is the key.

Eating healthy, staying well hydrated, limiting sugar intake, moving daily, limiting stress and avoiding secondhand smoke are the basics for keeping children healthy,” says Shannon Evans, DO, Functional Medicine Physician with New Beginnings Functional Medicine Clinic in Fort Collins (www.NewBeginningsFMC.com).

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FOOD AS MEDICINE Here’s something you probably haven’t thought about: If your body doesn’t recognize a substance it launches an inflammatory reaction against it. In practical terms, this means that when you read a food label and you don’t recognize ingredients, likely your body won’t either. That’s why it’s best to avoid processed foods and focus on eating whole foods that are as close to their natural form as possible.

“You don’t need an ingredient list for an apple. If your body doesn’t recognize ingredients, like genetically modified foods (GMOs), additives and preservatives, it can create an immune response leading to inflammation. Inflammation can affect our overall health negatively,” Evans says.

When it comes to food, she recommends offering your kids a rainbow of colors from a produce perspective so they can get all the antioxidants and nutrients they need. She also advocates buying organic whenever possible.

“If cost is an issue, focus on buying organic for those fruits and vegetables on the dirty dozen list for high pesticides and herbicides (www.ewg.org/ foodnews). Also, try to buy clean animal products produced without hormones or antibiotics,” she suggests.

With vegetables, get creative so your kids will eat them. Mash cauliflower like potatoes, make smoothies and create fun dips for cut up veggies that you keep in the fridge for easy grabbing.

Evans also recommends choosing to breastfeed, if possible, to help build your baby’s immune system.

HAPPY GUT, HAPPY LIFE “The gut is our gateway to good health. If our gut is not healthy, the rest of us is not going to be healthy because most of our immunity is located in our gut,” Evans says.

The best way to ensure your kids’ immune systems are up to the job of fighting off colds and flu is to keep

Create wellness from the inside out their guts healthy with a healthy diet.

If your child has frequent stomach aches, bloating or gas, it may be time to check for food sensitivities or allergies—a common reason parents seek out Dr. Evans because she often gets to the root of the problem. Correcting food sensitivities helps ensure the gut stays healthy and is able to absorb nutrients needed for growing kids.

Our gut immunity relies on healthy bacteria to maintain balance.

When that balance is thrown off, kids get sick more often. Another way to throw off gut bacteria besides poor diet is taking antibiotics.

“For bacterial infections like strep throat, kids may need antibiotics. If your kids ever need an antibiotic, also start them on a probiotic that’s designed for their age group and double what is recommended. Keep them on it for a month to restore the good gut bacteria that died off while on the antibiotic,” Evans says.

KEEP IT NATURAL WHEN CLEANING AND WASHING UP Here’s another zinger: If you won’t eat something, don’t put it on your skin.

“Everything you put on your skin can get absorbed into your body. Limit exposure to toxins by using natural cleaning products and hygiene products,” Evans says.

Chemicals and other unnatural ingredients stress your children’s bodies.

There’s a wide array of natural products you can buy for your kids from shampoo to toothpaste. When you recognize the ingredients, so will their bodies.

VITAMIN D FOR IMMUNITY Most experts agree, vitamin D is crucial for maintaining strong immunity. The good news is you can absorb vitamin D from sunlight. Yet often, in winter months, sunlight is not enough.

“It’s important to make sure your children have healthy vitamin D levels because it plays a huge part in the immune system. I recommend 10-15 minutes of direct sunlight every day with most areas exposed—something hard to get in the winter—so a supplement can be beneficial,” Evans says.

Suggested amounts of supplemented vitamin D for kids vary greatly depending on the source. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 400 IU a day and the RDA suggests 600 IU per day for people ages 1 to 70. Yet a study published on WebMD found that giving kids 2000 IU a day is not only acceptable but also recommended.

“I recommend that kids 10 or younger take a supplement of 400 IU of vitamin D a day and kids older than 10 take 2000 IU daily,” Evans says.

WHEN A COLD OR FLU BREAKS THROUGH Dr. Evans recommends treating a cold or flu with natural remedies, including black elderberry extract, honey, chiropractic or osteopathic manipulations and of course, plenty of fluids and rest.

“Black elderberry extract has been shown to do a better job at lessening flu symptoms and shortening the duration of the illness than Tamiflu,” she says.

Give your child (six months or older) alcohol-free elderberry extract at the first signs of a cold or flu. Keep it up until symptoms resolve for up to seven days. If they develop a cough and are over a year old, give them a teaspoon or teaspoon and a half of straight up honey.

Avoid over-the-counter cough medicine that may contain alcohol and cause more harm than good.

“Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines actually decrease children’s respiratory drive, which can slow or stop the child’s breathing,” Evans says.

Studies have found chiropractic or osteopathic manipulations to be helpful when given at the start of a cold. Manipulations can loosen congestion of the lymphatic fluids and blood, helping relieve symptoms.

If your child gets a fever, don’t be too quick to dole out ibuprofen or acetaminophen to bring it down. Instead, watch it closely.

“Fever is your body’s way of fighting off infection. If a fever is at 100 or 101 degrees (for kids not babies), leave it alone. When it breaks on its own your child may get over the cold or flu sooner,” Evans says.

She recommends making a child comfortable with a cold, moist cloth on the forehead or back of the neck.

Also, keep them cool with light clothing and avoid heavy blankets or cranking up the house heat. If you have a baby younger than three months with a fever of 100.4 degrees or more, see your physician, and also for kids with a fever of 104 degrees or higher. If your child is super lethargic or fussy, has a stiff neck or a very sore ear or throat, see your doctor.

It’s true that young children are more susceptible to sickness because their immune systems are less developed, and they need to experience a germ to create resistance to it. Kids younger than 6 will catch six to eight colds each year on average. Yet building up their body’s natural defenses may mean they won’t catch every single cold they are exposed to—giving you at least a few breaks this winter.

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hanks to Colorado’s Public Schools of Choice law, parents can enroll their children in schools of their choice, even when they’re outside their zoned districts, provided the school is not currently at capacity and is able to accept new students. As the number of schools offering special focus areas, alternative curriculums and online options has been on the rise in recent years, it’s become increasingly important for families to research all available options when choosing the right fit. Below, find a directory of schools by focus area for the four northern Colorado districts as well as contact information for scheduling tours and learning more.

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2407 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins 970-482-7420 www.psdschools.org Serving Fort Collins and surrounding areas

Parents interested in sending their children to a school other than their neighborhood school should follow the instructions available at www.psdschools. org/schools/school-options-choice and complete the application. Families who have been accepted will be notified by email and given two business days to accept or decline the choice seat. Families who are not accepted will be placed on a waiting list. Visit the PSD website at www.psdschools.org for complete information regarding school choice and registration.

The first consideration deadline for all elementary and secondary schools is January 18th at noon. Kindergarten registration will be held January 17th for neighborhood schools.

ELEMENTARY SPECIAL FOCUS Bennett: IB World School 1125 Bennett Rd. 970-488-4750

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Dunn: IB World School 501 S. Washington Ave. 970-488-4825

Putnam: School of Science 1400 Maple St. 970-488-7700

Harris: Bilingual Immersion School 501 E. Elizabeth St. 970-488-5200

Traut: Core Knowledge 2515 Timberwood Dr. 970-488-7500

Laurel: Arts and Technology 1000 E. Locust Ct. 970-488-5625

Zach: Core Knowledge 3715 Kechter Rd. 970-488-5100

Lopez: “Leader in Me” 637 Wabash St. 970-488-8800

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL FOCUS Cache La Poudre: IB World School 3515 W. CR54G, Laporte 970-488-7400

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K-12 SCHOOLS Polaris Expeditionary Learning 1905 Orchard Pl. 970-488-8260 Poudre School District Global Academy 703 E. Prospect Rd. 970-490-3086 ADVANCED PLACEMENT Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide students the opportunity to take college-level courses and exams while enrolled in high school. AP courses are college courses, utilizing the same text and requirements as those that are taught in the university, delivered by PSD faculty.

SCHOOLS: Fort Collins, Fossil Ridge, Rocky Mountain, Poudre, Poudre Global Academy ARTS & TECHNOLOGY PSD curriculum delivered through a focus on arts and technology using visual, literary, and performing arts projects along with technology.

SCHOOLS: Laurel AVID - ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AVID is an elementary through postsecondary college readiness system that is designed to increase school-wide learning and performance using methods based in effective instruction.

SCHOOLS: Blevins, Boltz, Wellington, Fort Collins, Poudre BILINGUAL/DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION Programs offered feature a dual language instructional method with 50 percent of teaching occurring in English and 50 percent in Spanish. These schools offer a bilingual curriculum with immersion in both English and Spanish.

SCHOOLS: Harris, Irish CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Through a partnership with local colleges, eligible students are able to take college courses while still in high school either on the high school campus or at the local college. Programs vary and are based on eligibility.

SCHOOLS: All PSD high schools offer concurrent enrollment courses

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CORE KNOWLEDGE The Core Knowledge Sequence is based on the concept that what children are able to learn at any given moment depends upon what they already know, which in turn is a function of previous experience and teaching. The Core Knowledge Sequence presents a specific and sequential academic learning process for students to build knowledge and skills from year to year.

SCHOOLS: Bethke, O’Dea, Traut, Zach, Kinard EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING Expeditionary learning is a nontraditional, hands-on, experiencedbased approach to learning. It is based on the idea that students learn more by experiencing the world around them. Students engage in interdisciplinary, in-depth study of compelling topics, in groups and in their community, with assessment coming through cumulative projects, public presentations, and portfolios.

SCHOOLS: Polaris GIFTED AND TALENTED: All schools offer resources for gifted and talented students. The specialized Beacon Program provides full and half-day instruction for students by a dedicated gifted and talented teacher.

Schools: Beattie INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE A school with official International Baccalaureate status is known as an IB World School. IB schools follow a vigorous curriculum that develops internationally minded learners who take action to make a positive impact on the world. IB students ask questions, think critically, construct their own meaning, and reflect on their learning. High school students may earn college credit based on their IB exam scores.

SCHOOLS: Bennett, Cache La Poudre Elementary, Dunn, McGraw, Riffenburgh, Cache La Poudre Middle, Lesher, Lincoln, Poudre

LEADER IN ME The Leader in Me program is an innovative, school-wide model that emphasizes a culture of student empowerment and helps unleash each child’s full potential. It is based on Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

SCHOOLS: Lopez ONLINE/HYBRID LEARNING This hybrid alternative to traditional school may appeal to students who learn best through blended instruction—a combination of online and on campus.

Students are able to work at his or her academic level and learning pace.

SCHOOLS: Poudre School District Global Academy PROJECT-BASED LEARNING Project-Based Learning is an instructional approach built on authentic learning experiences that naturally engage student interest and motivation.

Projects are designed to answer a relevant question or solve a real problem that reflects the types of learning and work people do in the everyday world.

SCHOOLS: Olander STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS & MATH) STEM offers a framework for teaching the interconnected nature of the various disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering (Arts) and Math as it is practiced and experienced in the real world. Grounded in the PSD standards-based curriculum, these programs incorporate problem solving, critical thinking, scientific reasoning, inquiry, and innovation into the application of learning.

STEM SCHOOLS: Shepardson, Timnath, Blevins, Preston STEAM SCHOOLS: Tavelli ALTERNATIVE SECONDARY PROGRAMS Available at Centennial High School and Poudre Community Academy (contact school directly for details) Teen Parenting Program: 3400 Lambkin Way, 970-488-8220

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St. Joseph’s Catholic School: Pre-K-8 www.stjosephschoolfortcollins.org/ 127 N. Howes 970-484-1171

Core Knowledge: Stresses cumulative

CHARTER SCHOOL T.R. Paul Academy of Arts and Knowledge: K-8 www.aakelemtary.org 4512 McMurry, 970-226-2800

Northern Colorado schools offer many educational choices for students but deciphering them is sometimes a challenge. Here’s primer on what to expect. learning year to year through a specific outline of curriculum for each grade level.

The goal is to prevent repetition and holes in learning from one grade level to the next.

Learn more at www.coreknowledge.org/ about-the-curriculum.

International Baccalaureate (IB): IB World Schools teach curriculum that is recognized worldwide, and promotes compassion and curiosity with the goal of creating a better world. See www.ibo.org/index.cfm for more information.

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schools offer smaller class sizes and hands-on learning. Students complete portfolios of work rather than completing assignments for grades.

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traditional curriculum while allowing students interested in the school’s special focus to pursue it to a greater depth. Many magnet schools integrate their magnet focus into all subjects.

OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED Offered to students who have withdrawn from class. All work is self-paced.

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All high schools: Credit recovery for students failing courses.

CHARTER SCHOOLS Compass Community Collaborative School 2105 S. College Ave. 970-372-4242 Fort Collins Montessori School 1900 S. Taft Hill Rd. 970-631-8612 Liberty Common Elementary School 1725 Sharp Point Dr. 970-482-9800 Liberty Common Secondary School 2745 Minnesota Dr. 970-672-5500 Mountain Sage Community School 2310 East Prospect Rd. Ste. A 970-568-5456

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Advanced Placement/College Credit:

These are intense courses designed to prepare students for higher education, boost college applications, and in some cases transfer as college credits.

Alternative Program/School:

Specialized assistance for students requiring non-traditional learning environments.

Charter School: These schools are publicly

funded but operate separately from public schools. They are designed to provide unique educational opportunities and held accountable through monitoring of academic results. See www.nea.org/home/16332. html for more information.

Private School: Private schools are funded primarily through tuition, rather than relying on public tax dollars, and therefore choose their own educational methods.

Ridgeview Classical 1800 S. Lemay Ave. 970-494-4620 FORT COLLINS PRIVATE SCHOOLS Christian Core Academy: Pre-K-8 www.christiancoreacademy.org 620 W. Horsetooth Rd. 970-672-3565

Thompson School District 800 S. Taft Avenue, Loveland 80537 970-613-5000 www.thompsonschools.org Serving Loveland, Berthoud and South Fort Collins

Thompson schools are available for choice/open enrollment based on space and program availability. Once a student is accepted, he/she is enrolled at the school of choice for the duration of the grades served by that school, as long as space is available. For more information, please visit www.thompsonschools.org/ OpenEnrollment.

CORE KNOWLEDGE CURRICULUM Loveland Classical Schools 3835 14th St. SW, Loveland 970-541-1507 New Vision Charter School 2366 E. 1st St., Loveland 970-593-6827

Fort Collins Christian School: Pre-K-8 www.fcchristianschool.com 2040 Nancy Gray Ave. 970-893-2925

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) Coyote Ridge Elementary School 7115 Avondale Rd., Fort Collins 970-679-9400

Front Range Baptist Academy: Pre-K-12 www.frbacademy.org 625 E. Harmony 970-223-2173

Loveland High School 920 W. 29th St., Loveland 970-613-5200

Heritage Christian Academy: Pre-K-12 www.HeritageChristian.info 2506 Zurich 970-494-1022 Rivendell School: Pre-K-5 www.rivendell-school.org 1800 E. Prospect Rd. 970-493-9052

Lucile Erwin Middle School 4700 Lucerne Ave., Loveland 970-613-7600 NON-TRADITIONAL PROGRAM Explore, Engage, Expand (E3) E3 gives K-12 students the option to receive credit for learning about a topic not taught in district curriculum. https://e3learningtsd.org/

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MAGNET AND LAB SCHOOLS Berthoud High School: Agricultural Education Pathways Program; Project Lead the Way Program; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Focus Program 850 Spartan Ave., Berthoud 970-613-7700 B. F. Kitchen Elementary School: Health and Wellness Focus 915 Deborah Dr., Loveland 970-613-5500 Big Thompson Elementary School: Nature and Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Focus 7702 W. Hwy. 34, Loveland 970-613-5600 Bill Reed Middle School: Loveland area Integrated School of the Arts (LISA) 370 W. 4th St., Loveland 970-613-7200

Laurene Edmondson Elementary School: 1:1 Device Program; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Focus 307 W. 49th St., Loveland 970-613-6300 Lincoln Elementary School: ProjectBased Learning 3312 N. Douglas Ave., Loveland 970-613-6200 Loveland High School: Entrepreneurship Program 920 W. 29th St., Loveland 970-613-5200 Monroe Elementary School: Leader in Me school 1500 Monroe Ave., Loveland 970-613-6500

Carrie Martin Elementary School: Leader in Me School 4129 Joni Ln., Loveland 970-613-5700

Mountain View High School: 1:1 Device Program; Entrepreneurship Program; Loveland area Integrated School of the Arts (LISA); Project Lead the Way Program; STEM Engineering; Next Generation Learning 3500 Mountain Lion Dr., Loveland 970-613-7800

Conrad Ball Middle School: 1:1 Device Program; Next Generation Learning 2660 N. Monroe Ave., Loveland 970-613-7300

Ponderosa Elementary School: Global Learning Focus 4550 Florence Dr., Loveland 970-679-9500

Cottonwood Plains Elementary School: Dual Language Immersion Program 525 Turman Dr., Fort Collins 970-613-5900

Sarah Milner Elementary School: Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program 743 Jocelyn Dr., Loveland 970-613-6700

Garfield Elementary School: Loveland area Integrated School of the Arts (LISA) 720 Colorado Ave., Loveland 970-613-6000 High Plains School: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) Focus 4255 Buffalo Mountain Dr., Loveland 970-679-9800 Ivy Stockwell Elementary School: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Focus 175 5th St., Berthoud 970-613-6100

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Thompson Valley High School: Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program; Agricultural Education Pathways Program; Engineering Your World Program; Entrepreneurship Program; STEM Engineering 1669 Eagle Dr., Loveland 970-613-7900 Truscott Elementary School: Dual Language Immersion Program 211 W. 6th St., Loveland 970-613-6900

Turner Middle School: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Focus 950 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud 970-613-7400 Walt Clark Middle School: Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Focus 2605 Carlisle Dr., Loveland 970-613-5400 ADVANCED PLACEMENT Berthoud High School 850 Spartan Ave., Berthoud 970-613-7700 Loveland High School 920 W. 29th St., Loveland 970-613-5200 Mountain View High School 3500 Mountain Lion Dr., Loveland 970-613-7800 Thompson Valley High School 1669 Eagle Dr., Loveland 970-613-7900 THOMPSON ONLINE CAMPUS Thompson Online Campus offers an online education option for K-12 students enrolled in Thompson School District. Students can access the curriculum and assignments 24 hours a day, seven days a week from anywhere with an Internet connection. Online teachers interact with students through multiple venues, creating a virtual learning environment. Thompson Online Campus affords access to a variety of classes including credit recovery, core, comprehensive (NCAA approved) and CTE (coming soon).

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EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT/CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Concurrent enrollment in college courses gives students the opportunity to graduate from high school with college credits. This program is open to all high school students who receive academic plan approval, meet application deadlines, and meet college course requirements. The cost of tuition is paid by Thompson School District at community college rates. Books and fees are not covered.

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS/PROGRAMS Ferguson High School 1101 Hilltop Dr., Loveland 970-613-5300 Loveland/Berthoud Enrichment Access Program (LEAP) LEAP provides enrichment for homeschooled students grades K-12.

970-203-5489 www.tsdleap.org CHARTER SCHOOLS Loveland Classical Schools 3835 14th St. SW, Loveland 970-541-1507 New Vision Charter School 2366 E. 1st St., Loveland 970-593-6827 For a complete listing of Thompson School District schools and educational offerings please visit www.thompsonschools.org.

LOVELAND PRIVATE SCHOOLS Campion Academy: 9-12 www.campion.net 300 SW 42nd St. 970-667-5592 HMS Richards Adventist School: Pre-K-8 www.hmsrichards.org 342 42nd St. SW 970-667-2427 Immanuel Lutheran School: Pre-K-8 http://school.immanuelloveland.org 4650 Sunview Dr. 970-667-7606

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Loveland Protestant Reformed Christian School: K-12 http://lovelandprcs.org 705 E. 57th St. 970-667-9289 Resurrection Christian School: K-12 www.rcschool.org 6508 E. Crossroads Blvd.

970-612-0674 St. John’s Catholic School: Pre-K-8 www.school.saintjohns.net 1730 W. 12th 970-635-5830

Greeley-Evans School District 6 1025 9th Ave., Greeley 970-348-6000 www.greeleyschools.org Serving Greeley and Evans

Families interested in choice/open must fill out an online application at www.greeleyschools.org/open enrollment.

Northridge High School Academy of Engineering, Academy of Information Technology, Academy of Math and Science, Multimedia Pathway, Criminal Justice Pathway, Emergency and Fire Management Pathway, Alternative Cooperative Education Pathway, Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Family and Consumer Science Pathway, Culinary Arts Pathway, ProStart Pathway, Business Education Pathway, Marketing Pathway, Interior Design Pathway and Advanced Placement 100 71st Avenue, 970-348-5200 Greeley Central High School Fashion Design Pathway, Performing Arts Pathway, Visual Arts Pathway, Interior Design Pathway, Advanced Manufacturing Pathway, Business Education Pathway, Finance Pathway, Marketing Pathway, Health Science Pathway, Family and Consumer Science Pathway, Teacher Cadet Pathway, Multimedia Pathway, Engineering Technology Pathway, Industrial Technology Pathway and Advanced Placement 1515 14th Avenue, (970) 348-5000

Greeley West High School Ag Mechanics Pathway, Animal and Plant Science Pathway, Horticulture Pathway, Fashion Design Pathway, Graphic Design Technology Pathway, Construction Pathway, Interior Design Pathway, Business Education Pathway, Entrepreneurship Pathway, Finance Pathway, Marketing Pathway, Culinary Arts Pathway, Family and Consumer Science Pathway, Industrial Technology Pathway, Information Technology Pathway, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programme 2401 35th Avenue (970) 348-5400 Early College Academy Earn a two-year associates degree from Aims Community College and high school diploma in four years.

5590 W. 11th Street Brentwood Middle School— International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme 2600 24th Avenue Court (9970) 348-3000 Chappelow Arts Literacy: K-8 Magnet School 2001 34th St., Evans 970-348-1200 970-348-5400 Fred Tjardes School of Innovation— project-based learning 717 6th Street, Greeley 970-348-4800 Dos Rios Elementary School— International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme 2201 34th Street (970) 348-1300 ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS Greeley-Evans Alternative Program (GAP) 1113 10th Ave., Greeley 970-348-4900 Jefferson High School 1315 4th Ave. Greeley 970-348-1600

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Jefferson Junior High School 1424 13th Avenue (970) 348-1600 CHARTER SCHOOLS Frontier Charter Academy: K-12 K-5: 2560 W. 29th St., Greeley 970-330-1780 6-12: 6530 16th St., Greeley 970-339-9153 Salida del Sol Academy 111 26th St., Greeley 970-397-3308 Union Colony Elementary School 1051 29th St. Evans 970-673-4997 Union Colony Preparatory School: 6-12 2000 Clubhouse Dr. Greeley 970-673-4546 University Schools: K-12 6525 W. 18th St., Greeley 970-330-2221 West Ridge Academy: K-9 6200 W. 20th St., Greeley 970-330-3671 GREELEY PRIVATE SCHOOLS Adventist Christian School: K-8 http://greeley22.adventistschool connect.org/ 612 23rd Ave. 970-353-2770 Dayspring Christian School: Pre-K-12 www.dayspringeagles.org 3734 W. 20th 970-330-1151 Sierra School of Weld County: K-12 (referral only school for students with disabilities) www.catapultlearning.com/schools/ sierra-school-weld-county/ 2040 Clubhouse Dr. 970-888-3150 St. Mary Catholic School: K-8 www.stmarycs.net 2351 22nd Ave. 970-353-8100

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Trinity Lutheran Day School: Pre-K-8 www.tlsgreeley.org 3000 35th Ave. 970-330-2485

Weld RE-4 School District

1020 Main St., Windsor 970-686-8000 www.weldre4.org Serving parts of West Greeley, Severance and Windsor

Information on enrollment is located on each schools website as well as the District Office, 1020 Main Street, Windsor.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Grandview Elementary 1583 Grand Ave, Windsor 970-686-8600 www.gv.weldre4.org INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) Range View Elementary School 700 Ponderosa Dr, Severance 970-833-7300 www.rv.weldre4.org SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) Skyview Elementary 1000 Stone Mountain Dr., Windsor 970-686-8500 www.sv.weldre4.org

PROJECT-BASED Tozer Primary School (K-2) 501 Oak St, Windsor 970-686-8400 www.tz.weldre4.org PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES Mountain View Elementary (3-5) 810 Third Street, Windsor 970-686-8300 www.mv.weldre4.org MIDDLE SCHOOLS Severance Middle School 1801 Avery Plaza St, Severance 970-833-7200 www.sms.weldre4.org Windsor Middle School 900 Main Street, Windsor 970-686-8200 www.wms.weldre4.org HIGH SCHOOLS Concurrent/Dual Enrollment/Career Pathways/AP Windsor High School 1100 Main St., Windsor 970-686-8100 www.whs.weldre4.org CONCURRENT/DUAL ENROLLMENT/ CAREER PATHWAYS/AP Severance High School 1200 Hidden Valley Parkway www.shs.weldre4.org CHARTER SCHOOLS Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School 680 Academy Ct., Windsor 970-674-5020 Windsor Charter Academy Middle and Early College High School 810 Automation Drive, Windsor 970-833-5190 WINDSOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS Teach with Love: Pre-K-8 (Homeschool enrichment and online school for highly sensitive children) 970-744-0520

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Program & Activity Guide 2019 D I R E C T O R Y B Y C AT E G O R Y

ACADEMICS ABC Child Development & Bright SchoolAge Centers Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School Adolesco Youth Exchange Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum Berthoud Library Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature Blooming Girls Bright Horizons Camp Invention Children’s Speech and Reading Center Clearview Library District Colorado Early Learning Community Life Center Community Preschool CSU Early Childhood Center CSU Environmental Learning Center Discovery Montessori Estes Valley Library First United Methodist Church Co-op Preschool Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Fort Collins Preschool Frontiers of Science Institute Garbage Garage Education Center Global Village Museum and Learning Center Har Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten Hearts in Hand Child Development Center Heritage Christian Academy High Plains Library District iD Tech Summer Camps KinderCare Learning Centers Laughing Buck Farm Leadership Enrichment Program The Learning Experience The Learning House Learning Rx Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Little Bears Child Care Loveland Preschool Loveland Public Library Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp Mathnasium The Mother Earth Academy Mountain Kids Mountain Sage Community School Northside Aztlan Community Center Poudre River Public Library District

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PSD Early Childhood Program The Reading Clinic Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center Rivendell School Science Toy Magic Small Fries Preschool Speech & Language Stimulation Spring Creek School Summer Enrichment Program Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Thompson Valley Preschool Tutor Doctor Wee Love Preschool Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young Child Summer Enrichment Program Young People’s Learning Centers

ARTS Ballet Renaissance Boomer Music Company Canyon Concert Ballet Centennial Children’s Chorus Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys Contemporary Dance Academy CSU Center for the Arts Dance Express Dance Factory Debut Theatre Company Discovery Montessori Drum Major and Leadership Camp Estes Park Museum Estes Park Violin Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Fort Collins Museum of Art Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Front Range Classical Ballet Academy Global Village Museum and Learning Center Hands On Music Academy Harrington Arts Alliance ideas happen here Impact Dance Company Let’s Play Music Lincoln Center Loveland Academy of Music Loveland & Conservatory Dance Loveland Museum/Gallery Magnolia Music Studio Main Street Music Academy Mountain Kids Music Workshops & Camps at CSU NoCo Theatrix - Children’s Theater

Opera Fort Collins Piano & Guitar Institute RJ’s Amazing Entertainment Rocky Ridge Music Center Starflower Dance Company The Studio Studio West Dance Center UNC Jazz Camp Up In Lights Productions VanCo School of Art

AFTER SCHOOL ABC Child Development & Bright SchoolAge Centers Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School BASE Camp Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Bright Horizons Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center Community Life Center Discovery Montessori Fort Collins Club Healthy Kids Club, UCHealth Hearts in Hand Child Development Center KinderCare Learning Centers Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Little Bears Child Care Loveland Museum/Gallery Loveland Youth Gardeners Miramont by Genesis Health Clubs Mountain Kids NoCo Theatrix - Children’s Theater Rivendell School Spring Creek School Sunshine House Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Timberline Gymnastics Up In Lights Productions Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League

ATHLETICS Adventure Gymnastics Air Force Sports Camps Airborne Aces Flying Tigers Gymnastics All Star NFL Flag Ann’s All-Stars Baton Twirlers/Northern Colorado Baton Twirling Club Ascent Studio-Climbing & Fitness

Ballet Renaissance Camp Timberline, Inc. Catalyst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Centennial Outdoor Pool Cheley Colorado Camps Chilson Recreation Center Chippers Lanes City of Fort Collins Junior Golf City of Fort Collins Recreation Youth Team Sports City of Greeley Junior Golf City of Loveland Youth Golf City of Loveland Parks & Recreation City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps City Park Pool Collindale Golf Academy Colorado Cheer Academy Colorado Youth Outdoors Community Life Center Cool Beans Playhouse & Cafe CSU Basketball Camps CSU Volleyball Camps CSU Youth Sport Camps Discovery Bay Waterpark Eaton Country Club-Junior Golf Edge Sports Center Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) Epic Climbing Gym at the Estes Park Mountain Shop Estes Park Aquatic Center Family FunPlex Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Judo Club Fort Collins Soccer Club Fort Collins Stars Girls Softball Club Gargot Farms Riding Academy Genesis Health Clubs Golden Girls Baton Academy Greeley Archers Greeley-Evans Youth League-Baseball & Softball Greeley Ice Haus Greeley Recreation Center Greeley Youth Sports GRIT Athletics Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado Healthy Kids Club, UCHealth Hearts & Horses Highland Hills Golf Course Highland Meadows Golf Course Highland Meadows Tennis Center Highland Park Lanes

i9 Sports Inner Wave Martial Arts Academy Inspiration Riding Academy International Black Belt Academy Island Grove Splash Park Jumpin’ Kaizen International Black Belt Academy Karate West, Inc. Kent Mountain Adventure Center Kids Night Out Loveland Krav Maga Loveland Lake Loveland Swim Beach Larimer Knights Rugby Clubs Launch Creative Center: Community Through Skateboarding Lewis Tennis School Life Center-House of Neighborly Service Lighthouse Dance Lobos Football Technique Camp Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp Loveland Swim Club McTeggart Irish Dancers Mighty Kicks Miramont by Genesis Health Clubs Moore Martial Arts Mountain Kids Mulberry Pool My Heroes New World Sports No Barriers USA NoCo Ice Center NoCo Vipers NORCO Volleyball Club Northern Colorado Orcas Northern Colorado Rush Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps Northern Colorado Youth Hockey Northside Aztlan Community Center OMS Colorado Olympic Taekwondo Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies Raintree Athletic Club Ripple Effect Martial Arts Rocky Mountain Archery Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club RollerLand Skate Center Roo Jumps Inflatable Party Rentals Safe Routes to School Snow Valley Basketball Camp Southridge Junior Golf Academy Starflower Dance Company The Summit Sunrise Splash Park Sweetheart Lanes Tennis Association of Greeley Timberline Gymnastics Tomora Training Center

Tran’s Martial Arts UNC Baseball Camps UNC Bear PAW Camp UNC Football Camps UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Swim Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps United Soccer Club Village Green Pool Village Green Synchronized Swimming Team Vortex Swim Club Windsor Gymnastics Academy Windsor Parks & Recreation Windsor Wrestling Club Winona Outdoor Pool

BEFORE SCHOOL ABC Child Development & Bright SchoolAge Centers BASE Camp Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature Bright Horizons Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center Discovery Montessori Hearts in Hand Child Development Center KinderCare Learning Centers Little Bears Child Care Spring Creek School Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Windmill Child Enrichment Center Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS 4-H Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Boy Scouts of America—Longs Peak Council Chessmates Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Judo Club Fort Collins Soccer Club Girl Scouts of Colorado Greeley-Evans Youth League-Baseball & Softball Haunted Game Cafe Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado Larimer Knights Rugby Club Loveland Youth Gardeners

NoCo Vipers Partners Mentoring Youth Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club TEAM Wellness & Prevention Windsor Wrestling Club

DAY CAMPS ABC Child Development & Bright SchoolAge Centers Adventure Bound Day Camp Adventure Child Development Center Air Force Sports Camps Camp Invention Camp Timberline, Inc. Centennial Village Museums Chessmates Choice City Christian Camp City of Fort Collins Junior Golf City of Loveland Parks & Recreation City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps Colorado Early Learning Colorado Youth Outdoors CSU Basketball Camps CSU Environmental Learning Center CSU Volleyball Camps CSU Youth Sport Camps Edge Sports Center Farm at Lee Martinez Park Fort Collins Baseball Club Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Fort Collins Preschool Fort Collins Soccer Club Gardens on Spring Creek Gargot Farms Riding Academy Genesis Health Clubs Greeley Museums Greeley Recreation Center Greeley Youth Sports Harrington Arts Alliance Hearts & Horses Hearts in Hand Child Development Center Highland Meadows Golf Course Hope Farms iD Tech Summer Camps Inspiration Riding Academy Kaizen International Black Belt Academy Larimer Humane Society Laughing Buck Farm The Learning Experience The Learning House Lifetree Day Camps Lobos Football Technique Camp Loveland Museum/Gallery Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp Mountain Kids NoCo Theatrix—Children’s Theater NORCO Volleyball Club

Northside Aztlan Community Center Piano & Guitar Institute Play-Well TEKnologies Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies Rivendell School Spring Creek School Sproutin’ Up Summer Camps The Studio Studio West Dance Center Sunshine House Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch Timberline Gymnastics Tomora Training Center UNC Baseball Camps UNC Bear PAW Camp UNC Football Camps UNC Swim Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps United Soccer Club Up In Lights Productions VanCo School of Art Windmill Child Enrichment Center Windsor Gymnastics Academy YMCA of the Rockies Young Child Summer Enrichment Program Young People’s Learning Centers Youth Enrichment League

RESIDENTIAL CAMPS Air Force Sports Camps Boy Scouts of America—Longs Peak Council Camp Chief Ouray—YMCA Camp Timberline, Inc. Cheley Colorado Camps Drum Major and Leadership Camp Frontiers of Science Institute Girl Scouts of Colorado iD Tech Summer Camps Kent Mountain Adventure Center Leadership Enrichment Program No Barriers USA Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps Rocky Ridge Music Center Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge Snow Valley Basketball Camp Summer Enrichment Program Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch UNC Baseball Camps UNC Football Camps UNC Jazz Camp UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Swim Camps UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Women’s Basketball Camps YMCA of the Rockies

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Program & activity Guide 2019 Academics (AC), Arts (AR), Athletics (AT), Before School (BS), After School (AS), Day Camps (DC), Residential Camps (RC), Clubs/Organizations (CO)

ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS 4-H Larimer County, 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., FC, 498-6000 www.larimer.org/extension Weld County, 525 N. 15th Ave., GR, 400-2066, www.weld4h.org Age group: 8-18 years A community of young people who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Fee. Category: CO ABC Child Development & Bright School-Age Centers 5000 11th St., GR Plus school-based locations in Greeley/Evans, Johnstown/Milliken and Windsor/Severance 352-2222, www.abccdc.com Age group: 1-13 years Providing school-age activities and model child care.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Academy of Arts & Knowledge Elementary School 4800 Wheaton Dr., FC, 226-2800, www.tpaak.org Age group: Grades K-5 Public Mosaica charter school with a fine arts focus.

Free. Categories: AC, AS Adolesco Youth Exchange 303-913-4845, www.Adolesco.org Age group: 9-17 years A flexible and affordable nonprofit program of unique, two-way exchanges to Canada, France, Germany, Spain, UK/Ireland for qualifying U.S. students.

Fee. Category: AC Adventure Bound Day Camp 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 6-12 years Camp activities including arts, crafts, science, sports, field trips, more.

Fee. Category: DC

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Adventure Child Development Center 5800 W. 18th St., GR, 330-KIDS (5437) Age group: 6 weeks-13 years Summer day camps, enrichment programs, childcare and parties.

Fee. Category: DC Adventure Gymnastics 5800 W. 18th St., GR, 330-0632 www.adventuregymnasticscenter.com Age group: 2-14 years Gymnastics instruction.

Fee. Category: AT Air Force Sports Camps Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, 719-333-2116 www.goairforcefalcons.com/camps Age group: 8-18 years Summer camps for boarders and commuters. Basketball, cheerleading, diving, fencing and golf.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC Airborne Aces Flying Tigers Gymnastics 3005 W. 29th St., Unit F, GR 352-2042, www.airbornetigers.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Gymnastics and tumbling on a competitive, non-competitive and special-needs basis.

Fee. Category: AT All Star NFL Flag Northern Colorado 855-500-ASYS (2797) www.allstaryouthsports.org Age group: 4-12 years Non-contact flag football leagues for coeds.

Fee. Category: AT Ann’s All-Stars Baton Twirlers/ Northern Colorado Baton Twirling Club FC, 988-3803, www.annsallstars.org Age group: Children and Youth Child-centered twirling club focused on learning to twirl, forming friendships, developing good sportsmanship and having fun.

Fee. Category: AT

Ascent Studio-Climbing & Fitness 2150 Joseph Allen Dr., FC 999-5596, www.ascentstudio.com Age group: All Indoor climbing, bouldering and other cool stuff that happen in spite of gravity for the whole family.

Fee. Category: AT Ballet Renaissance EP, LV www.balletren.org Age group: Pre-K-Adults Ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of all ages and experience.

Fee. Category: AR, AT BASE Camp 1224 E. Elizabeth St., FC, 266-1734 www.mybasecampkids.org Age group: Grades K-5 Before- and after-school program in many Larimer County elementary schools.

Fee. Category: AS, BS Bee Family Centennial Farm Museum 4320 E. CR 58, FC, 482-9168 www.beefamilyfarm.org Age group: All History of northern Colorado agriculture, children’s activities, farm animals, more.

Fee. Category: AC Berthoud Library 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud, 532-2757 berthoud.colibraries.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AC Big Thompson Elementary School of Science & Nature 7702 W. Hwy. 34, LV, 613-5600 www.bigthompsonelementary.org Age group: Grades K-5 Fee. Category: AC, BS, CO Blooming Girls FC, 207-4094 www.bloominggirlsco.com Age group: 5-12 years Classes and workshops for girls to build confidence and self-esteem.

Fee. Category: AC

Boomer Music Company 3761 S. Mason St., FC, 223-2424 www.boomermusiccompany.com Age group: All Musical instruments for sale or rent, lessons, accessories.

Fee. Category: AR Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County 1505 Brodie Ave., EP, 817-4943 (summer only) 1608 Lancer Dr., FC, 484-5198 2500 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 556-8868 2500 E. 1st St., LV, 663-5450 743 Jocelyn Dr., LV, 776-6747 1500 Monroe Ave., LV, 372-2299 211 W. 6th St., LV, 223-1709 197 Elder Dr., LV, 776-6187 3815 W. Harrison Ave., Wellington, 568-7338 www.begreatlarimer.org Age group: 6-18 years Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential.

Fee. Category: AS, CO Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County 24750 3rd St., Galeton, 353-1278 2400 1st Ave., GR, 353-1278 2400 W. 4th St., GR, 353-1278 500 24th Ave., GR, 302-2026 111 E 26th St., GR, 702-3900 1600 9th St., Fort Lupton, 702-4660 320 Centennial Dr., Milliken, 590-8478 www.bgcweld.org Age group: 6-18 years Provides environment to help young people reach their full potential.

Fee. Category: AS, CO Boy Scouts of America—Longs Peak Council 330-6305 www.longspeakbsa.org Age group: 6-20 years Serving scouting families in northern Colorado.

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Bright Horizons 2815 Iowa Dr., FC, 484-4700 3513 Richmond Dr., FC, 229-0300 2420 W. 8th St., LV, 461-9802 www.brighthorizons.com Age group: Infants-Youth Developmentally appropriate curricula, certified teachers, state-ofthe-art facilities.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Camp Chief Ouray—YMCA 1101 CR 53, PO Box 648, Granby, 887-2648, www.campchiefouray.org Age group: 7-17 years Camp Chief Ouray provides opportunities for growth in spirit, mind and body.

Fee. Category: RC

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Camp Invention Eaton, EV, FC, GR, LV, Wellington 800-968-4332, www.campinvention.org Age group: Grades K-6 A STEM summer program that turns curious students into innovative thinkers.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Camp Timberline, Inc. 1207 Longs Peak Rd., EP, 484-8462 www.camptimberline.com Age group: 5-18 years Sports and mountain adventure camp at the foot of Longs Peak.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC Canyon Concert Ballet 1031 Connifer St., FC, 472-4156 4631 S. Mason St., FC, 672-8268 www.ccballet.org Age group: 3+ years Creating and sharing the passion of dance through artistically enriching performance and education.

Fee. Category: AR Catalyst Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 1111 Diamond Valley Dr. #102, WS, 460-9112, www.catalystbjj.com Age group: 5 years-Adults An academy offering Jiu Jitsu, antibullying and self-defense techniques.

Fee. Category: AT Centennial Children’s Chorus FC, 460-6589 www.CCCHome.org Age group: Grades K-8 Dedicated to offering quality music education through choral performance.

Fee. Category: AR

Centennial Outdoor Pool 2315 Reservoir Rd., GR, 330-2837 greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Centennial Village Museums 1475 A St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years Experience pioneer life with hands-on activities, games, crafts, more.

Fee. Category: DC Cheley Colorado Camps 3960 Fish Creek Rd., EP 586-4244, 303-536-8873 www.cheley.com Age group: 9-17 years Hiking, horseback riding, camping, backpacking, rafting, mountain biking, sports, climbing, arts, crafts, more.

Fee. Category: AT, RC Chessmates FC, 658-9976, www.chessmatesfc.com Age group: Grades K-9 Kids have fun, learn and compete through chess.

Fee. Category: CO, DC Children’s Speech and Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Dr., Ste. #10, FC 419-0486, www.csrckids.org Age group: Up to 12 years Quality speech, language and literacy programs. Sliding scale. ASHA certified therapists. Nonprofit.

Fee. Category: AC Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center 2822 Silverplume Dr., FC, 226-5854 635 S. Grant Ave., FC, 221-1818 1900 Remington St., FC, 224-4240 6700 29th St. Rd., GR, 330-2233 1425 Diana Dr., LV, 663-3146 4601 Sunview Dr., LV, 613-9424 www.childrens-workshop.com Age group: Toddler-12 years Games, arts and crafts, field trips, fun; transportation provided.

Fee. Category: AS, BS Chilson Recreation Center 700 E 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Fitness, sports and aquatics.

Fee. Category: AT

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Chippers Lanes 555 S. Saint Vrain Ave., EP, 586-8625 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 226-6327 2454 8th Ave., GR, 353-4275 www.chipperslanes.com Age group: 6-14 years Camps, junior bowling leagues, school fundraisers.

Fee/Free. Category: AT Choice City Christian Camp 2112 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 310-6335 www.choicecitychristiancamp.com Age group: 5-12 years Summer day camp with daily field trips. Open 7am-6pm.

Fee. Category: DC City of Fort Collins Junior Golf 221-6300, www.fcgov.com/golf Age group: 5-17 years Instruction for girls and boys.

Fee. Category: AT, DC City of Fort Collins Recreation Youth Team Sports 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC, 221-6308 www.fcgov.com/sports Age group: All Basketball, football, wrestling, cross country, volleyball and track.

Fee. Category: AT City of Greeley Junior Golf 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com Age group: 5-15 years Multi-level programs for girls and boys.

Fee. Category: AT City of Loveland Youth Golf 2116 W. 29th St., LV, 663-5310 701 Clubhouse Dr., LV, 667-8308 2115 West 29th St., LV, 667-5256 www.golfloveland.com Age group: 5-18 years Fun and easy place to play golf whether you’re a golfer or not.

Fee. Category: AT City of Loveland Parks & Recreation 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2727 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 6-12 years State-licensed camp, field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, science, drama, indoor and outdoor games.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

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City of Loveland Youth Sports Camps 700 E. 4th. St., LV, 962-2445 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 3-18 years Summer youth athletic sports camps.

Fee. AT, DC City Park Pool 1599 City Park Ave., FC, 221-6363 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: All Outdoor summer fun with water features, slides and swim lessons.

Fee. Category: AT Clearview Library District 720 3rd St., WS, 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org Age group: All Bookmobile, special programs, story times. Serving Windsor, Severance and West Greeley.

Fee. Category: AC Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys 111 N. College Ave., FC, 224-2866 www.clothespony.com Age group: Toddler-10 years Sing-alongs, storytimes and LEGO club.

Fee. Category: AR, CO Collindale Golf Academy 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 223-4653 www.collindalegolfacademy.com Age group: 5-17 years PGA professional supervised junior golf camps, clinics and instruction.

Fee. Category: AT Colorado Cheer Academy 2536 Midpoint Dr., FC, 305-0170 www.coloradocheeracademy.com Age group: 5-18 years Cheer program, athlete performance program, training and conditioning.

Fee. Category: AT Colorado Early Learning 4512 McMurry Ave., FC, 893-2354 www.celpreschool.org Age group: 3-10 years Preschool and summer camp that includes field trips, splash days, special events.

Fee. Category: AC, DC

Colorado Youth Outdoors 4927 E. CR 36, FC, 663-0800 www.coloradoyo.org Age group: Grades 4-1 Camping skills, fishing, archery, shooting sports, more.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Community Life Center 220 N. Grant Ave., FC, 449-5191 400 S. Link Lane, FC, 449-5191 415 Mason Ct. #1, FC, 472-0609 www.thematthewshouse.org Age group: All After-school programs, adult education, recreation, community resources.

Category: AC, AT, AS Community Preschool 1003 W. 6th St., LV, 669-4323 www.communitypreschool.org Age group: 2 1/2-5 years Co-op preschool, August-May. Fee. Category: AC Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St. #2A, FC, 232-9539 www.contemporarydanceacademy.com Age Group: 2-18 years Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical.

Fee. Category: AR CSU Basketball Camps CSU Campus, FC 491-6491 www.ramcamps.colostate.edu/ product-category/boys-basketball, www.ramcamps.colostate.edu/ product-category/girls-basketball Age group: Grades K-12 Fee. Category: AT, DC CSU Center for the Arts 1400 Remington St., FC 491-2787 smtd.colostate.edu/events/ Age group: Children and youth Music, theatre, dance, visual arts.

Fee. Category: AR CSU Early Childhood Center 223 S. Shields St., FC 491-7082 www.ecc.colostate.edu Age group: 6 weeks-6 years Quality care and educational experiences.

Fee. Category: AC

CSU Environmental Learning Center 2400 S. CR 9, FC 491-1661 www.csuelc.org Age group: Grades K-12 Educational programs, nature center, trails. Camps. Open to public.

Fee. Category: AC, DC CSU Volleyball Camps CSU campus, FC, 213-1830 http://ramcamps.colostate.edu/ product-category/volleyball/ Age group: Grades 3-8 Beginner to advanced youth players.

CSU coaches and elite staff.

Fee. Category: AT, DC CSU Youth Sport Camps 201-A Moby B Complex, FC 491-6318 ramcamps.colostate.edu/camps/ Age group: Grades 1-8 A day camp that promotes the benefits of physical activity for youth in the community.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Dance Express FC, 493-2113 www.danceexpressfc.com Age group: 5+ years Modern dance troupe for persons with and without disabilities.

Fee. Category: AR Dance Factory 2956 W. 29th St. #19, GR, 506-9040 www.dancefactorylb.com Age group: 3-18 years Classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, pom.

Fee. Category: AR Debut Theatre Company 827 Riverside Ave., FC, 224-5774 www.debuttheatre.org Age group: 6-17 years Northern Colorado’s only year-round, nonprofit, hands-on youth acting school/performing troupes.

Fee. Category: AR Discovery Bay Waterpark 715 E. 24th St. GR, 353-3538 greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Age group: All Outdoor summer fun with water features and slides.

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Discovery Montessori 225 E. Skyway Dr., FC, 223-2445 www.discoverymontessori.hubbli.com Age group: 1-6 years Calm classrooms, onsite horsemanship, French, music, computers, art.

Fee. Category: AC, AR, AS, BS

Estes Park Museum 200 Fourth St., EP, 586-6256 www.colorado.gov/pacific/ townofestespark/museum Age group: All Exhibits and programs detailing the area’s history from the Ice Age to today.

Fee. Category: AR

Drum Major and Leadership Camp UNC, GR, 859-351-2987 www.commandthefield.com Age group: 13-19 years Registration deadline: June 1 Learn conducting and leadership skills. For future drum majors.

Fee. Category: AR, RC

Estes Valley Library 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., EP, 586-8116 www.estesvalleylibrary.org Age group: All Vast array of books and other media, special programs, story times.

Fee. Category: AC

Eaton Country Club - Junior Golf 37661 WCR 39, Eaton, 454-2479 www.eatoncountryclub.com Age group: 5-17 years Weekly play and lessons for ages 9-17. Beginner lessons ages 5-8.

Fee. Category: AT Edge Sports Center 4450 Denrose Ct., FC, 472-0048 www.edgesportscenter.com Age group: Grades Pre-K-8 Provides indoor turf for youth and adult sports, like soccer, volleyball, baseball and more.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic.php Age group: 6 months-Adults Open swimming and ice skating, lessons, teams, Fee. Category: AT Epic Climbing Gym at the Estes Park Mountain Shop 2050 Big Thompson Ave., EP, 586-6548 www.estesparkmountainshop.com Age category: All 4,500 square feet of indoor climbing for beginners through experts.

Fee. Category: AT Estes Park Aquatic Center 660 Community Dr., EP, 586-2340 www.colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/ aquatics Age group: All Open swim, lessons, water fitness classes.

Fee. Category: AT

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Estes Park Violin www.estesparkviolin.com Age group: Youth-Adults Lessons focused on music reading, theory, physical technique and ear training.

Fee. Category: AR Family FunPlex 1501 65th Ave., GR, 350-9401 greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Age group: All Indoor waterpark, miniature golf, fitness center, gymnasium, more.

Fee. Category: AT Farm at Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood St., FC, 221-6665 www.fcgov.com/recreation/the-farmlee-martinez-park Age group: Preschool, Families Summer and spring break camps.

Fee. Category: DC First United Methodist Church Co-op Preschool 1005 Stover St., FC 482-0343, www.preschoolfumc.org Age group: 3-5 years Quality, developmentally appropriate preschool program.

Fee. Category: AC Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) FC, www.fortcollinsareaswimteam.org Age group: Grades K-12 Year-round competitive swimming for all abilities.

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Fort Collins Baseball Club 211 S. Bryan Ave., FC, 484-3368 www.fortcollinsbaseballclub.org Age groups: 4-22 years Recreational and competitive baseball club for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC Fort Collins Children’s Theatre FC, 829-8929 www.fortcollinschildrenstheatre.org Age group: 10-14 Theatre, summer workshop, fall production cast.

Free. Category: AR, DC Fort Collins Judo Club 2721 S. College Ave., Unit 3, FC 232-8016, www.fcjudo.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Traditional and competitive judo.

Fee. Category: AT, CO Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC, 482-2787, moafc.org Age group: All A museum-based art school for all ages and abilities.

Fee. Category: AR Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 221-6738 www.fcmod.org Age group: 3 years-Adults Provides hands-on learning for all ages.

Fee. Category: AC, AR Fort Collins Preschool 1200 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 221-1345 www.fortcollinspreschool.com Age group: 2-5 years Structured, cooperative preschool classes.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Fort Collins Soccer Club 2721 S. College Ave. #10, FC 226-4253, www.soccerfortcollins.org Age group: 3 years-Adults Recreational and competitive soccer for boys and girls. Age-appropriate camps.

Fee. Category: AT, CO, DC Fort Collins Stars Girls Softball Club FC, 672-9797, www.fcstars.org Age group: 6-15 years Competitive girls softball fun. All abilities welcome.

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Fee. Category: AT Front Range Classical Ballet Academy 2709 Ringneck Dr., FC, 980-8425 www.frcba.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Creative movement through preprofessional ballet.

Fee. Category: AR Frontiers of Science Institute UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2976 www.fsiunc.org Age group: Grades 11-12 Six-week summer science immersion program.

Fee. Category: AC, RC Garbage Garage Education Center 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 498-5775 www.larimer.org/solidwaste/ education/edcenter Age group: Grades K-12 Displays and interactive exhibits about reducing, reusing, recycling, landfills, household hazardous waste.

Free. Category: AC Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 S. Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Age group: 2+ years Experience nature. Fun events, ongoing programs and camps all with horticulture themes.

Fee/Free. Category: DC Gargot Farms Riding Academy 3833 W. CR 8, Berthoud, www.gargotfarms.com Age group: 6-14 years Indoor arena, 50 acres; English, individual, group, lessons and camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Genesis Health Clubs 901 Oakridge Dr., FC, 282-1000 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC, 221-5000 3755 Precision Dr., Ste., 100, LV, 744-5005 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 224-2582 www.genesishealthclubs.com Age group: 4 weeks-18 years Safe, fun activities that build well being.

Fee. Category: AT, AS, DC Girl Scouts of Colorado 877-404-5708 www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Age group: Grades K-12 Activities, community service, summer camp.

Fee. Category: CO, RC Global Village Museum and Learning Center 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org Age group: All Collections and activities to promote international understanding.

Fee. Category: AC, AR Golden Girls Baton Academy 534 W. 66th St., LV, 631-4842, www.batonacademy.com Age group: 4-18 years Twirling, dancing, drilling, parades, festivals, shows. Improve coordination, poise, self-esteem, discipline.

Fee. Category: AT Greeley Archers GR, www.greeleyarchers.com Age group: All Encouraging and enjoying the sport of archery.

Fee. Category: AT Greeley-Evans Youth League— Baseball & Softball 6501 W. 20th St., GR, 339-8286, www.geyl.org Age group: 6-16 years Recreational and competitive baseball and softball league for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT, CO Greeley Ice Haus 900 8th Ave., GR, 350-9402 www.greeleyicehaus.com Age group: All Hockey leagues, ice and figure skating instruction.

Fee. Category: AT Greeley Museums Several locations throughout Greeley, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Age group: 6-12 years, All Hands-on activities for youth and families.

Fee. Category: DC Greeley Recreation Center 651 10th Ave., GR, 350-9400 greeleyrec.com Age group: All Pool, tumble room and rock wall, parties.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

Greeley Youth Sports UNC, West Campus Fields, GR 350-9401, greeleyrec.com/sports/ youth-sports Age group: 8-14 years Fee. Category: AT, DC GRIT Athletics 846 SE Frontage Rd., FC, 219-6214 www.gritathletics.com Age group: 5-18 years Wrestling, track and field.

Fee. Category: AT Hands On Music Academy 2856 Sitting Bull Way, FC, 207-9111, www.facebook.com/pages/ Hands-On-Music-AcademyLLC/162392463778765 Age group: 4+ years Explore piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass composing, recording, team bands, Bach-Rock.

Fee. Category: AR Har Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten 725 W. Drake Rd., FC, 232-5191 www.congregationharshalom.org/ preschool Age group: 3-6 years A Jewish, Montessori-inspired preschool and kindergarten. All are welcome.

Fee. Category: AC Harrington Arts Alliance 575 N. Denver Ave., LV, 568-8370 www.harringtonartsalliance.org Age group: All Creative expression for all.

Acting, singing, dancing, drawing, songwriting, main stage productions.

Fee. Category: AR, DC Haunted Game Cafe 3307 S. College Ave., FC, 402-2466 www.hauntedgamecafe.com Age group: 10+ years Family board game fun. Open games.

Free. Category: CO Havoc Girls Lacrosse Northern Colorado FC, 366-9304, www.havoclax.org/ Age group: Grades 1-8 Year-round seasons and clinics Fee. Category: AT, CO

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Fee. Category: AS, AT Hearts & Horses 163 N. CR 29, LV, 663-4200 www.heartsandhorses.org Age group: 2+ years Therapeutic riding program for children with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges.

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Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Heritage Christian Academy 2506 Zurich Dr., FC, 494-1022 www.heritagechristian.info Age group: Grades Pre-K-12 Learning opportunities in a Christiancentered environment.

Fee. Category: AC Highland Hills Golf Course 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR 353-4653 golfingreeley.com/highland-hills/ Age group: 5-17 years Junior golf program.

Fee. Category: AT Highland Meadows Golf Course 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy., WS, 204-4653 www.highlandmeadowsgolfcourse.com Age group: 7-17 years Programs for beginner and intermediate golfers.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Highland Meadows Tennis Center 6755 Crystal Downs Dr., WS 217-9291 www.highlandmeadowstenniscenter.com Age group: 5-18 years Semi-private and group lessons.

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Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com Age group: 4-18 years Winter junior bowling league.

Fee. Category: AT High Plains Library District 2650 W. 29th St., GR Centennial Park Branch Library 2227 223rd Ave., GR Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR Lincoln Park Branch Library 1012 11th St., Ste. B, GR Riverside Library 3700 Golden St., Evans 888-861-7323, www.mylibrary.us Age group: All A community of libraries offering programs and materials for all ages.

Fee. Category: AC Hope Farms 1601 N. Shields St., FC www.HopeFarmsFC.com Age group: 7-12 years Day camp includes horse riding, animal care, gardening, crafts, supervised cooking classes, more.

Fee. Category: DC i9 Sports FC, GR, LV, WS 422-1127, www.i9sports.com Age group: 3-12 years Fun, safe youth sports leagues for spring, summer and fall.

Fee. Category: AT iD Tech Summer Camps CSU and more. 888-709-8324 www.idtech.com/ Age group: 7-19 years Coding, game development, robotics, and design for kids and teens.

Fee. Category: AC, DC, RC ideas happen here 200 Mathews St., FC, 227-3356 www.ideashappenhere.com Age group: 5-10 years Art classes and parties for children.

Fee. Category: AR, DC Impact Dance Company 1031 Conifer St., FC, 231-0844 www.impactdancecompany.com Age group: 11-15 years Age-appropriate activities for 11- to 15-year-olds.

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Inner Wave Martial Arts Academy 117 W. 2nd St., LV, 817-4266 www.innerwavemartialarts.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Kungfu/pencak silat for kids and families. Training benefit for life.

Fee. Category: AT Inspiration Riding Academy FC, Pierce, 402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Teaching hunter jumper lessons. Pony club. Lesson horses available.

Fee. Category: AT, DC International Black Belt Academy 3091 W. 29th St., GR, 330-5425 www.internationalblackbeltacademy.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Martial art and karate classes for kids and families.

Fee. Category: AT Island Grove Splash Park 302 N. 14th Ave., GR 353-4253, greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Jumpin’ 6055 Sky Pond Dr., Ste. P100, LV 776-9756, www.jumpinfun.com Age group: 1-10 years An inflatable play place for kids.

Fee. Category: AT Kaizen International Black Belt Academy 1833 E. Harmony Rd. #5, FC 204-9977, www.KaizenIBBA.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Kenpo Karate Jiu-Jitsu instruction for the whole family. Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Karate West, Inc. 3725 S. Mason St., FC, 223-5566 www.karatewestinc.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Martial Arts programs for peewees, kids, teens and adults.

Fee. Category: AT Kent Mountain Adventure Center EP, 586-5990 www.kmaconline.com Age group: 9-17 years Rock climbing camps, wilderness courses, mountain biking, canyoneering, school groups, families.

Fee. Category: AT, RC

Kids Night Out Loveland Chilson Recreation Center, EP, LV, WS, 308-0439 Frederick, 720-295-0695 www.kidsniteout.org Age group: 7-14 years Supervised Saturday night fun with live DJ, activities, contests, more.

Fee. Category: AT KinderCare Learning Centers FC, WS, 888-525-2780 www.kindercare.com Age group: Infant-12 years Before- and after-school, and enrichment programs.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Krav Maga Loveland 653 Denver Ave., LV, 412-7002 www.kravmagaloveland.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Practical-application self-defense training utilizing real-life scenarios, plus conditioning.

Fee. Category: AT Lake Loveland Swim Beach 2626 N. Taft Ave., LV, 962-2727 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Fee. Category: AT

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Larimer Humane Society 3501 E. 71st St., LV 226-3647, www.larimerhumane.org Age group: 8-13 years Critter Camp: 5-days to teach children about responsible care and treatment of animals.

Fee. Category: DC Larimer Knights Rugby Club 303-523-7336, http:// larimeryouthrugby.teampages.com Age group: 5-14 years Touch, flag and tackle rugby for girls and boys.

Fee. Category: AT, CO Laughing Buck Farm 3724 N. CR 13, FC www.laughingbuckfarm.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Year-round farm school for all ages.

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Launch Creative Center: Community Through Skateboarding 1007 N. College Ave., Unit B, FC 443-2420 www.launchskate.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Leadership Enrichment Program UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram/leadership-enrichmentprogram.aspx Age group: Grades 11 & 12 Registration deadline: March 3 For high-ability learners looking to be challenged.

Fee. Category: AC, RC The Learning Experience 4775 Boardwalk Dr., FC, 223-3377 www.thelearningexperience.com Age group: 6 weeks-8 years Academy of early education, quality childcare, premier preschool, kindergarten enrichment.

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The Learning House 3533 Riva Ridge Dr., FC, 266-0844 www.thelearninghouse.org Age group: 12 months-Kindergarten Playgroups, preschool, preKindergarten and Kindergarten in a non-day care setting.

Fee. Category. AC, DC Learning Rx 1100 Haxton Dr., Ste. 105, FC 672-2030 www.learningrx.com/fort-collins Age group: All Make learning quicker, easier and more fun by training your brain.

Fee. Category: AC Let’s Play Music FC, 227-0303, www.KidsMusicFC.com Age group: Starting 4-6 years.

Fun curriculum for piano and total musicianship.

Fee. Category: AR Lewis Tennis School 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 493-7000 www.Lewistennis.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Instruction, tournaments, leagues.

Fee. Category: AT

Life Center—House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 667-4939 375 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud 532-0161 www.honservice.org/life-center Age group: Families Education, activities, recreation and resources for the whole family.

Category: AC, AS, AT

Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St., FC 221-6735, www.lctix.com Age group: All Live family-friendly performances to introduce children to arts and culture.

Fee. Category: AR

Lifetree Day Camps 1515 Cascade Ave., LV 800-366-8948, www.group.com/ daycamps Age group: 6-11 years Fun, faith, friends! Full-day camp with option of early and extended days.

Fee. Category: DC Lighthouse Dance 217 E. 4th St., LV, 667-2060 www.lighthousedance.com Age group: 18 months-Adults High-quality dance training in an atmosphere of joy and encouragement.

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Little Bears Child Care 1247 Riverside Ave., FC, 472-1984 2251 Hampshire Rd., FC, 484-3932 www.littlebearschildcare.com Age group: 6 weeks-8 years Developmentally appropriate programs where children develop skills through play. Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS Lobos Football Technique Camp c/o Rocky Mountain High School 1300 W. Swallow Rd., FC, 488-7016 rmh.psdschools.org/athletics/camps Age group: 7-14 years Non-contact football technique.

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Loveland Academy of Music 1355 N. Cleveland Ave., LV, 581-3553 www.lovelandacademyofmusic.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, drum, mandolin, banjo and bass lessons.

Fee. Category: AR Loveland & Conservatory Dance 813 8th St., GR, 356-7104 440 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-2091 www.dancedreamstudios.com Age group: 2 years-Adults Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, tumbling.

Fee. Category: AR Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center 401 Denver Ave., LV, 663-9999 www.laserfuncenter.com Age group: 7 years-Adults Laser tag, laser maze, ropes course, climbing wall, parties, group events, more.

Fee. Category: AT Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Age group: 3 years-Adults Art classes and camps for tots, children, teens and adults.

Fee. Category: AR, AS, DC Loveland Preschool 2500 N,. Garfield Ave., LV 412-2320, www.lovelandpreschool.org Age group: 2-5 years Parents and teachers cooperate to provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment.

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Loveland Swim Club LV, 203-1374 www.lovelandswimclub.com Age group: 4 years-College Learn-to-swim and competitive swimming programs for athletes ages 4 through college.

Fee. Category: AT Loveland Youth Gardeners 907 S. Lincoln Ave., LV, 669-7182 www.lovelandyouthgardeners.org Age group: 5-21 years Cultivates skills, stewardship in young people through sustainable gardening and healthy living practices.

Fee. Category: AS, CO Magnolia Music Studio FC, LV, 303-931-0130, www.magnoliamusicstudio.com Age group: Youth-Adults Harp, flute, piano, voice.

Fee. Category: AR Main Street Music Academy 674-0052 www.mainstreetmusicacademy.com Piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, violin, viola, cello, electric bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe. Private lessons and summer camps.

Fee. Category: AR Mathnasium 2733 Council Tree Ave. #107, FC 221-1432 www.mathnasium.com/fortcollins Age group: Grades 2-12 Math tutoring.

Fee. Category: AC

Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams Ave., LV, 962-2665 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org Age group: All Programs, story times.

Fee. Category: AC

McTeggart Irish Dancers 1532 E. Mulberry St., Unit B, FC 663-0282, www.mcteggart.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Irish dance for the whole family.

Fee. Category: AT

Loveland Sports and Academic Day Camp 1669 Eagle Dr., LV, 980-1994 www.lovelandsportscamp.com Age group: 6-12 years Fun, safe place for children with reading, math, sports and activities.

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Mighty Kicks Northern Colorado, 682-4898 www.MightyKicksNorthernCO.net Age group: 3-8 years Introductory soccer program focusing on the overall development of each child using an age-specific curriculum.

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Moore Martial Arts 514 Main St., WS, 686-1247 www.mooremartialarts.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Teaching true self-defense with a combination of Anshinkai-do Karate and Kosho Ryu Kempo.

Fee. Category: AT The Mother Earth Academy 1425 W. 29th St., LV 203-4629, www. themotherearthacademy.com Age group: Grades K-5 A micro school focused on inquirybased exploration, investigation and analysis of the natural world.

Fee. Category: AC Mountain Kids 419 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-3118 www.mountain-kids.com Age group: 5-18 years Gymnastics, dance, swimming, preschool, summer day camp, afterschool transportation and care.

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Games are played mid-May through the end of July in the evenings, during the week.

Mountain Sage Community School 2310 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 568-5456 www.mountainsage.org Age group: Grades K-8 A charter school inspired by Waldorf education and sustainable living.

Fee. Category: AC Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC, 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: All Open swimming, lessons, teams.

Fee. Category: AT Music Workshops & Camps at CSU CSU, FC, 491-1584 music.colostate.edu/workshopscamps/ Age group: Grades 7-12 Camps for band, orchestra, vocal, percussion with world-class instruction.

Fee. Category: AR My Heroes 735 S. Overland Tr., FC, 678-984-7774, www. myheroestherapy.com Age group: Children-Adults Hippotherapy for special-needs riders.

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New World Sports 119 E. Mountain St., FC 416-6803 www.newworldsportsllc.com Age group: 8-18 years old Guided biking, hiking and rafting tours.

Outdoor sports gear and rentals.

Fee. Category: AT No Barriers USA 224 Canyon Ave., Ste. 207, FC 484-3633, www.nobarriersusa.org Age group: 10 years-Adults Adventures that build leaders and help people gain confidence.

Fee/Free. Category: AT, RC NoCo Ice Center 7900 S. CR 5, WS, 206-4423 www.ncyh.org Age group: 4 years-Adults Hockey and skating for youth & adult.

Serving FC, GR, LV, WS. Fee. Category: AT NoCo Theatrix—Children’s Theater 1296 Main St. #D, WS, 407-970-7504 www.nocotheatrix.com Age group: 5-13 years Musical theater programs year round.

Singing, dancing, acting. Camps, after school, workshops, more.

Fee. Category: AR, AS, DC NoCo Vipers www.fclax.com Age group: Grades K-8 Competitive and recreational leagues, camps and clinics for boys.

Fee. Category: AT, CO NORCO Volleyball Club 7395 Greendale Rd., WS 667-5005, www.norcovolleyball.com Age group: 11-18 years Private lessons, camps, clinics, leagues.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Northern Colorado Orcas FC, 321-626-4774 www.orcassynchro.org Age group: 7-18 years For anyone who likes music, dance and swimming.

Fee. Category: AT Northern Colorado Rush 4681 W. 20th St. #203, GR, 351-6255 www.nocorush.com Age group: 8-18 years Promotes passion for soccer that is fun and positive.

Fee. Category: AT

Northern Colorado Wrestling Camps UNC, Butler Hancock Ctr., GR, 351-2090, www. northerncoloradowrestlingcamps.com Age group: 8-18 years Multiple camps for advanced and beginning wrestlers looking to gain skills and techniques.

Fee. Category: AT, RC Northern Colorado Youth Hockey 7900 Fairgrounds Ave., FC 206-4423, www.ncyh.org Age group: 5-18 years Competitive and rec teams with clinics and summer programs.

Fee. Category: AT Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow St., FC, 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation Age group: 2+ years Classes, programs, sports, camps.

Fee. Category: Category: AC, AT, DC OMS Colorado Olympic Taekwondo 4520 N. Garfield Ave., LV. 461-0444, www.omscolorado.com Age group: 4 years-Adults Olympic taekwondo, self-defense classes, workshops, private lessons, camps, parties.

Category: AT Opera Fort Collins FC, 482-0220 www.operafortcollins.org Age group: Grades K-12 Students learn elements of opera culminating in a musical performance.

Fee. Category: AR Partners Mentoring Youth EP, 577-9348 530 S. College Ave., Unit 1, FC 484-7123 710 11th Ave. #106, GR, 378-6501 www.partnersmentoringyouth.org Age group: 7-17 years One-to-one mentoring relationship between adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and/or academic lives.

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Piano & Guitar Institute 2170 W. Drake Rd., Ste. B-8, FC 206-4930, 2105 Maple Dr., LV 631-5916, 1296 Main St., Unit C, WS 686-9660, www.PianoInstituteLLC.com Age group: 3 years-Adults Students will be exposed to a variety of musical genres.

Fee. Category: AR, DC Play-Well TEKnologies 645-6075, www.play-well.org Age group: Grades K-8 Week-long LEGO engineering summer camps June 4-Aug. 17.

Fee. Category: DC Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., Ste. 200, FC Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org Age group: All Literacy, curiosity and imagination.

Fee. Category: AC Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies 1410 E. 11th St., LV, 663-3173 www.premiergymnastics.net Age group: 18 months-18 years Gymnastics, cheer and tumbling classes. Private lessons, open gym.

Summer camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC PSD Early Childhood Program Fullana Learning Center 220 N. Grant Ave., FC, 490-3204 www.psdschools.org/department/ early-childhood Age group: 3-5 years Early Head Start, early childhood, preschool programs.

Fee. Category: AC Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 237-6696 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Age group: 4-17 years Youth dance, yoga, weight lifting, basketball, swimming.

Fee. Category: AT The Reading Clinic 780 Essex Dr., LV, 667-3190 www.lovelandreadingclinic.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Individualized instruction in reading, writing, study skills and math.

Fee. Category: AC

Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center 7755 Greenstone Tr., FC, 206-0381 Age group: 2 1/2-6 years www.redeemerconnect.com Half-day programs.

Fee. Category: AC

Roo Jumps Inflatable Party Rentals Northern Colorado, 622-0055 www.roojumps.com Age group: All Interactive and inflatable play areas for events.

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Ripple Effect Martial Arts 2948 Council Tree Ave. #137, FC 282-3714 www.rippleeffectmartialarts.com Age group: 3 years-Adults High-energy summer and year-round martial arts program.

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Safe Routes to School 281 N. College Ave., FC, 416-2357 www.fcgov.com/saferoutes Age group: Grades K-8 Kids and parents walking and biking to school for good grades and good health.

Fee. Category: AT

Rivendell School 1800 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-9052 www.rivendell-school.org Age group: 3 years-Grade 5 Summer day camp sessions. Fun learning, hands-on activities, play.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, DC

Science Toy Magic 305 W. Magnolia St. #310, FC www.sciencetoymagic.com Age group: 6 years-Adults Active, engaging presentations, aided by the use of science toys.

Fee. Category: AC

RJ’s Amazing Entertainment FC, GR, LV, WS, 377-0093 www.kidsfunpartyideas.com Age group: 2+ years Parties, airbrush tattoos, face painting, balloon animals, more.

Fee. Category: AR

Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge 100 Summerland Park Rd. Grand Lake, 627-9220 www.shadowcliff.org Age group: 6+ years Outdoor education camps for families.

Fee. Category: RC

Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC, 226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com Age group: 6-18 years Indoor archery range offering equipment and lessons for all skill levels.

Fee. Category: AT

Small Fries Preschool 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2467 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: 3-5 years Preschool program that focuses on cognitive, language, physical and social-emotional development.

Fee. Category: AC

Rocky Mountain Fever Basketball Club 3307 S. College Ave. #200-1, FC 631-9310, www.RMFever.com Age group: Grades 3-11 Club basketball for boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT,CO Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Rd., EP, 586-4031 www.rockyridge.org Age group: 10-22 years Classes, lessons, camps for all ages.

Fee. Category: AR, RC RollerLand Skate Center 324 S. Link Ln., FC, 482-0497 www.rollerlandskatecenter.com Age group: Grades K-12 School fundraisers, birthday parties, school-break skates, private parties Fee. Category: AT

Snow Valley Basketball Camp UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR, 720-470-4282 www.SnowValleyColorado.com Age group: Grades 6-12 Camps to improve basketball skills while having fun.

Fee. Category: AT, RC Southridge Junior Golf Academy 5750 S. Lemay Ave., FC 416-2828, www.golfsouthridge.com Age group: 5-16 years Beginner and intermediate golf classes.

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Speech & Language Stimulation 760 Whalers Way, Bldg. C, Ste. 100, FC, 495-1150, www.speechlanguage-voice.com Age group: All Specializing in language programs, articulation, literacy, social-pragmatic language, vocal-cord issues, more.

Fee. Category: AC Spring Creek School 1900 Remington St., FC, 224-4240 www.springcreekschool.com Age group: Walking 12 mos.-Grade 5 Preschool, kindergarten, before- and after-school, summer camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Sproutin’ Up Summer Camps 5100 E. Hwy. 14, FC 391-2613, www.sproutinup.com Age group: 3-11 years Choose from Junior Farmer one-day experiences or week-long day camp options.

Fee. Category: DC Starflower Dance Company 751 Pine Tree Dr., EP, 593-8424 www.facebook.com/ StarflowerDanceCompany Age group: 6 years-Adults Private and group dance and fitness classes for all ages and ability levels.

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The Summit 4455 N. Fairgrounds Ave., WS 663-6363, www.playatthesummit.com Age group: All Bowling, laser tag, arcade, more.

Fee. Category: AT Sunrise Splash Park 325 12th St., GR 356-2594, greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Age group: All Fee. Category: AT Sunshine House FC, GR, LV, 800-551-1561 www.sunshinehouse.com Age group: Infant-School age After-school and summer camp, part-/full-time available.

Fee. Category: AS, DC Sweetheart Lanes 2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 667-3510, www.sweetheartlanes.net Age group: All Leagues, parties and open bowling.

Fee. Category: AT Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31D, LV, 667-3915 www.sylvandale.com Age group: 6-18 years Old-fashioned family camp, trail rides, hay rides, camp fires.

Fee. Category: DC, RC

The Studio 3307 S. College Ave., FC, 223-8155 5613 McWhinney Blvd LV, 669-5155 www.thestudioco.com Age group: 2 years-Adults All-in-one camps, dance intensives, rock-star camps and summer classes.

Fee. Category: AR, DC

Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center 424 Pine St., Ste. 100, FC, 493-2628 2109 Maple Dr., LV, 667-7240, www.teaching-tree.org Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Quality childcare/preschool.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS

Studio West Dance Center 216 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 225-1611, www.swdcfc.com Age group: 3-17 years Summer day camps and workshops.

Fee. Category: AR, DC

TEAM Wellness & Prevention 2900 S. College Ave., FC, 224-9931, www.teamwandp.org Age group: Grades K-12 Promotes healthy lifestyles through the prevention of substance abuse.

Fee. Category: CO

Summer Enrichment Program UNC 501 20th St., GR, 351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram/summer-enrichmentprogram.aspx Age group: Grades 5-10 Registration deadline: June 6 Enrichment program for gifted and talented high-ability learners.

Fee. Category: AC, RC

Tennis Association of Greeley 356-5326 Age group: Varies Junior tennis programs and tournaments.

Fee. Category: AT

Thompson Valley Preschool 803 E. 16th St., LV, 667-6552 www.thompsonvalleypreschool.org Age group: 3-5 years Income-based, school-readiness preschool program. Building the foundation for a child’s education.

Fee. Category: AC

UNC Jazz Camp UNC, 501 20th St., GR, 351-2394 www.arts.unco.edu/music/jazz-camp Age group: Middle school-College Jazz skills and theory camp offers students the opportunity to work with nationally respected musicians.

Fee. Category: AR, RC

VanCo School of Art 254 Linden St. (inside Downtown Artery building), FC 430-5113, www.vancoschool.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Offers classical training for artists with a passion to learn and create.

Fee. Category: AR, DC

Timberline Gymnastics 2026 Lowe St., FC, 226-0306 www.timberlinegym.com Age group: 18 months-Adults Recreational gymnastics for physical, social and mental growth.

Fee. Category: AS, AT, DC

UNC Men’s Basketball Team Camp UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR 351-2983 uncbears.com/sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: Grades 9-12 Freshman, JV and varsity teams.

Seven game guarantee.

Fee. Category: AT, RC

Village Green Pool 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC 493-2099, www.vgpool.com Age group: Birth-18 years Swimming, diving, wading pool, swim teams, swim lessons, tennis. Friendly neighborhood community.

Fee. Category: AT

Tomora Training Center 11000 U.S. Hwy. 34, GR, 381-3499 www.tomoratrainingcenter.com Age group: Youth-Adults Equestrian training, lessons, clinics for all styles and disciplines of riding.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Tran’s Martial Arts 1125 W. Drake Rd., FC, 493-3838 www.transfortcollins.com Age group: 5 years-Adults Instruction in self-defense, physical and personal fitness.

Fee. Category: AT Tutor Doctor 303-963-9711 www.tutoringnoco.com Age group: School age One-on-one, in-home tutoring.

Fee. Category: AC UNC Baseball Camps UNC Jackson Field, GR, 351-1714 www.bearsbaseballcamps.com Age group: Grades 2-12 Offering several baseball camps.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Bear PAW Camp 351-1890, www.unco.edu/nhs Age group: 5-11 years Fun week of physical activities, skill development and active games.

Fee. Category: AT, DC UNC Football Camps UNC Butler Hancock Fields, GR, 351-1875 camps.jumpforward.com/ EarnestCollinsJrFootballCamps Age group: Grades 1-12 Multiple day/overnight camps designed to develop football skills.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC

UNC Swim Camps UNC Butler-Hancock Swimming Pool, GR 800-645-3226 uncbears.com/sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: 9-18 years Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Volleyball Camps UNC Campus, GR, 351-1719 www.uncvolleyballcamps.com Age group: Grades 3-12 Open to boys and girls.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC UNC Women’s Basketball Camps UNC Butler Hancock Gym, GR, 351-1713 uncbears.com/sports/2014/10/13/ GEN_1013143153.aspx Age group: 5-8, 9-17 years Offering several camps in June.

Fee. Category: AT, DC, RC United Soccer Club 1217 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 461-9358, www.thompsonsoccer.org Age group: Grades 3-12 Competitive and rec programs in spring and fall.

Fee. Category: AT, DC Up In Lights Productions LV, 292-8682 www.upinlights.org Age group: 5 years-Adults Musical theatre training, summer camps, singing, dancing, acting.

Fee. AR, AS, DC

Village Green Synchronized Swimming Team 1831 Valley Forge Ave., FC 493-2099, www.villagegreenpool. com/synchro-swim-team/ Age group: 6-18 years Fun, teamwork, exercise for girls.

Fee. Category: AT Vortex Swim Club www.teamvortex.org Age group: 5-18 years Developmental and competitive program for beginning and advanced swimmers. Fun environment.

Fee. Category: AT Wee Love Preschool 3800 W. 20th St., GR, 339-3305 www.weelovepreschool.org Age group: 3-5 years Premier, nonprofit, parent-cooperative school providing an academically focused program.

Fee. Category: AC Windmill Child Enrichment Center 1215 Automation Dr., WS 674-0004, www.windmillcec.com Age group: 6 weeks-5 years Child care and fun, safe summer camp for school-age children.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Windsor Gymnastics Academy 687 Academy Ct., WS, 686-6175 www.windsorgymnasticsacademy.com Age group: 18 months-12 years Competitive and rec teams. Summer day camp, fun activities.

Fee. Category: AT, DC

250 N. 11th St., WS 674-3500, www.windsorgov.com Age group: All Pool, sports, programs and activities.

Fee. Category: AT Windsor Wrestling Club 31725 Great Western Dr., WS 539-3069 www.windsoryouthwrestling.com Age group: 6-15 years Fee. Category: AT, CO Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 SE 4th St., LV, 962-2435 www.cityofloveland.org Age group: All Fee. Category: AT YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Rd., EP 586-3341, www.ymcarockies.org Age group: All Youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Fee. Category: DC, RC Young Child Summer Enrichment Program UNC 501 20th St., GR 351-2683 www.unco.edu/summer-enrichmentprogram/young-child-program.aspx Age group: 4-10 years Registration deadline: June 15 Enrichment program for children who demonstrate unique talents and abilities.

Fee. Category: AC, DC Young People’s Learning Centers FC, 482-1212 www.youngpeopleslc.com Age group: 5-15 years Fun child and teen camps.

Fee. Category: AC, AS, BS, DC Youth Enrichment League 2453 Marquette St., FC, 227-6679 www.colorado. youthenrichmentleague.com Age Group: Grades K-12 Youth enrichment classes and summer camps. Fencing, Legos (STEM), chess, sports, more.

Fee. Category: AS, BS, DC

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2019 School Calendars Special Dates, School Holidays, School Not in Session

GREELEY-EVANS SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 Dec. 21-Jan. 7 Winter break Jan. 21 K-12 no school, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 4 K-12 no school Feb. 18 K-12 no school, President’s Day Mar. 11-15 Spring break Mar. 25 K-12 no school Apr. 29 K-12 no school May 23 Last day of school for students May 23-25 High school graduations POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT Dec. 21-Jan. 4 Winter break Jan. 7 6-12, no school Jan. 21 K-12 no school, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Feb. 18 K-12 no school, Presidents Day Mar. 4 K-5 no school Mar. 18-22 Spring break Apr. 12 K-12 no school May 17 No school May 23-25 High school graduations May 27 K-12 no school, Memorial Day May 30 K-12, Last Day of Classes, half Day THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT Dec. 21-Jan. 4 Winter break Jan. 21 K-12 no school, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Feb. 18 K-12 no school, Presidents Day Feb. 28 K-12 no school Mar. 1 K-12 no school Mar. 18-22 Spring break Apr. 22 K-12 no school May 15 Graduating seniors, last day of school May 25 K-12, last day of school, half day May 25 High School Graduation WINDSOR SCHOOL DISTRICT Dec. 24-Jan. 4 Winter break Jan. 28 K-12 no school Feb. 18 K-12 no school, Presidents Day, teachers report Jan. 28 K-12 no school Mar. 8 K-12 no school Apr. 1-5 Spring break Apr. 8 K-12 no school Apr. 26 K-12 no school May 27 K-12 No school, Memorial Day June 6 K-12, last day of school June 9 High school graduation

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greeley district 6 news Student selected to visit Washington D.C. Lynette Arreola Escobar, a junior at Northridge High School, has been selected to visit the nation’s capitol this spring.

Lynette was nominated and selected to participate in the CLOSEUP for New Americans Program in Washington D.C. Lynette will represent Greeley-Evans School District 6 and the Northern Region Migrant Education Program from April 27 to May 4, 2019.

“Lynette continues to exceed standards since her freshman year. Hard work, perseverance and determination and excellent attendance pays off for this brilliant and amazing student,” said Adolpho Diaz, a Migrant Education Graduation Advocate who works with Lynette.

MADISON ELEMENTARY P.E. TEACHER WINS AWARD Madison Elementary School Physical Education teacher Meagan Reliford has been selected as a Kaiser Permanente Thriving School Honor Award winner.

The Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools Honor Roll awards program recognizes individuals who are dedicated to building a healthier future for students and staff. Mrs. Reliford was nominated and selected for 1 of only 19 Thriving School Honor Roll awards across the nation!

Mrs. Reliford has developed an ongoing healthy environment at Madison that has been adopted by both students and staff. She promotes healthy eating and physical activity every day through her job as a physical education teacher, her roles as Student Wellness Team Leader and Worksite Wellness Champion, and through her personal passion of running.

DISTRICT 6 BOARD OF EDUCATION NAMES NEW MEMBER The Greeley-Evans School District 6 Board of Education said goodbye to its long-serving president, selected a new 24

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president and named a new member.

The Board named Natalie Mash as the person who will fill the position vacated by Roger DeWitt, who announced in October that he would retire from the Board before completing his second term. Ms. Mash, a registered nurse and Refugee Program Coordinator at Sunrise Community Health, will serve in the position until November 2019, when the seat will be up for election for a two-year term, fulfilling the term vacated by DeWitt.

“I feel very honored to be selected,” Mash said. “It was a wonderful group of candidates. I am excited to continue the good work being done in this district.”

Ms. Mash has two children attending the Fred Tjardes School of Innovation. She and her husband of 17 years live in Greeley.

Mr. DeWitt was originally appointed to the Board in 2013, to fill a position vacated by the resignation of Judy Kron from her director post. Later that year, he was elected to a four-year position, and he was re-elected in November 2017. He has served as President of the Board since 2013.

After accepting Mr. DeWitt’s resignation, the Board unanimously selected Michael Mathews as the new Board president. Mr. Mathews was elected to the Board in 2016. He is the pastor of St. Patrick’s Presbyterian Church and he and his wife have five children in District 6 schools.

Prior to Ms. Mash’s appointment, a public reception was held in honor of Mr. DeWitt. Board members also took time during the Board meeting to honor their colleague.

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poudre school district news PSD students give back during holiday season

During the holiday season, PSD students and staff across the District worked tirelessly to give back to the community. These efforts included food drives, donation drives, and service projects. Here is a sampling of some of the wonderful holiday happenings from around PSD: • The PSD community collected nearly 1,500 turkeys for families in need before Thanksgiving.

• The Poudre High School community collected some 70,000 pounds of food and raised more than $10,000 for fresh-food donations.

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drive also goes to support families in Poudre High School feeder schools.

• Third graders from Johnson Elementary School went on a field trip to Morning Star Assisted Living and Memory Care. They read residents stories, delivered handmade cards, and performed a song.

• Schools and departments across the District set up “Giving Trees,” where students and staff could donate presents to families in need.

PSD BOARD VOTES TO CHANGE SCHOOL START TIMES After a year of extensive research and community engagement, Poudre School

District’s Board of Education voted 7-0 during a recent meeting to change PSD’s school start times, beginning in the 2019-20 school year.

After analyzing district staff ’s final report on the school start times exploration, and considering myriad community input and potential implications, the Board decided to implement Modified Scenario B, created in direct response to feedback from the community. A significant motivating factor for the Board came down to making changes to support students’ improved mental health and wellbeing, which are among the Board’s areas of focus and interest.

“This is a proactive step for mental

health, and I certainly applaud it in that vein,” says Board Director Rob Petterson, calling the change the “right thing to do” to give students their best opportunities to learn.

Starting next year, high schools will start between 8:55 and 9am; middle schools will start at 8:05am; and elementary schools will start between 7:45am and 8:50am, which represents a significant change for many schools at the elementary level.

To see a complete list of projected start and end times by school, please visit PSD’s website.

At the meeting, Board Directors spent considerable time debating the decision, weighing factors from the timing of implementation of such a change to nationwide research into the impact of adolescent sleep cycles.

These changes will bring PSD’s bell schedules more closely in line with guidelines from the American Medical Association (AMA), which recommends that teenagers start school no earlier than 8:30am.

Research has shown that teenagers learn better and are safer when they start school later in the day. Along the Front Range in Colorado, Cherry Creek School District, Littleton Public Schools, Brighton’s School District 27J, and Thompson School District have moved start times.

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thompson school district news National Honor Society collects for Clothing Closet

The National Honor Society students at Loveland High School did an incredible job of collecting clothes for the district’s Clothing Closet! They collected, sorted and bagged more than 400 pieces of clothing to help students in Thompson School District.

BERTHOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DONATES SOCKS TO CLOTHING CLOSET The Student Council of Berthoud Elementary School ran a “Socktober” event and collected over 500 pairs of socks to donate to the Clothing Closet.

OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS JANUARY 11 Whatever your interests, Thompson School District has program or choice options that are perfect for your student and family. Now is your chance to explore their diverse program lineup and choose the school community that is right for you. http://bit.ly/2zXT7qW DISTRICT NAMES NEW BOND DIRECTOR Thompson School District has named 28

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Tammie Knauer as Bond Director. In her position, Ms. Knauer will direct the completion of district projects that are made possible by the November passage of the district’s $149 million bond election measure.

Ms. Knauer is currently serving as the Operations Manager for Heath Steel in Fort Collins. Throughout her career, she has gained a wealth of experience managing a variety of facility projects in public education, including service as the project manager, construction manager and then director of planning, design and construction for Poudre School District. She has also worked for a number of other Colorado school districts, including the role of project manager for St. Vrain Valley School District. Ms. Knauer also completed similar work for Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“I am excited to join the Operations and Facilities team here at Thompson School District,” she says.

“I look forward to putting the bond dreams into motion and to help make all of these exciting projects a reality.”

Ms. Knauer earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Colorado State University and holds several certifications from related professional associations.

BRUNCH TO HONOR VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS Thompson School District thanked its volunteer coordinators for their work during the annual Holiday Brunch in December at The Flipside. Volunteer coordinators at each school in the district help coordinate classroom assistance, events and fundraisers, which enables the schools to provide a better education and more opportunities for students. The volunteer time they give is a huge contribution to the district.

Volunteers make a difference in TSD. During the 2017-2018 school year, a total of 3,654 active volunteers logged 76,820 volunteer hours.

Calendar of events Jan. 12 TSD Science Fair Thompson Valley High School Jan. 26 District Spelling Bee Thompson Valley High School Feb. 9 High School Chess Tournament Loveland High School Feb. 23 Middle School Chess Tournament Loveland High School Feb. 28

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KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE LARGEST EVER Thompson School District held its 3rd Annual Kindergarten Open House in December. The turnout was the largest to date and many families were able to connect with multiple schools. Families unable to make it to the Kindergarten Open House can still sign up for the Kindergarten mailing list: https://bit. ly/2K9EdCx OTTERCARES DONATES TO REMODEL METAL SHOP OtterCares, through their Innovation Station grant, donated $25,000 to have the students and staff remodel the old Metal Shop into an Innovation Space at Loveland High School.

Students will have the opportunity to create and build class-based and cross-curricular projects using

updated equipment and technology.

Students, with teacher guidance and support, have been planning and redesigning the space throughout the fall semester preparing it for the purchase of new equipment, furniture and technology.

The students and teachers have been working hard together and it is a true team effort.

SEMIFINALISTS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP The Boettcher Foundation Scholarship supports Colorado’s high-potential graduating seniors by providing them with a full-ride scholarship to attend a Colorado college or university.

TSD Boettcher Scholarship Semifinalists include: • Delaney Lord—Berthoud High School • Michael Doolittle—Berthoud High School • Samuel Hatton—Berthoud High School • Alisa Sautter—Loveland High School • Sebastian Lawton —Thompson Valley High School • Tasha Reichhardt—Mountain View High School

The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. Of the 1.6 million entrants, some 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT selection index scores qualify for recognition in the National Merit® Scholarship Program.

TSD National Merit Semifinalists include: • Hunter Ogg—Loveland High School • Lucas Nelson—Loveland High School RMPARENT

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JANUARY 2019 ONGOING MONDAYS Be You Parenting Online Live Radio Show Listen live or hear archived shows. 11am-Noon. www. inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/author/ marydravisparrish.

FIRST WEDNESDAYS Hugs Social Group for Grandparents and Other Kin Raising Kin Connect with others in similar situations. Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 2500 N. Garfield Ave., LV. 11:30am-1:30pm. 669-2837 www.GrandFamilyCoalition.com.

FOURTH THURSDAYS Hugs Social Group for Grandparents and Other Kin Raising Kin Connect with others in similar situations. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 5450 S. Lemay Ave., FC. Noon-2:30pm. 669-283 www.GrandFamilyCoalition.com.

JANUARY 2 & 3 Boogie Woogie Bunnies Rock out with Ann Lincoln and her magic animals in a dance party filled with comedy, juggling and magic.

Poudre River Public Libraries, locations vary, FC. Times vary. 221-6740, www. poudrelibraries.org.

JANUARY 3–4 Winter Break Event: Animal Explorers Explore how adaptations help animals survive, meet native Colorado animals and develop an appreciation for the many animals that share our world. Ages 6-8.

Bring lunch, snacks, water bottle. $110/ child ($88-99/members). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am-5pm each day. 221-6738 www.fcmod.org.

SATURDAYS, JANUARY 5 & 19 Greeley Winter Farmers’ Market Hardy root crops, winter squash, greenhouse-grown produce, locally raised meat, fresh breads, coffee and honey. Zoe’s Café and Events, 715 10th St., GR. 9am-Noon. www.greeleygov.com/fm.

THROUGH JANUARY 6 National Geographic Exhibition: Photo Ark Features large-format images of endangered species taken by worldrenowned photographer Joel Sartore. $4/person entrance fee plus admission; Members free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am5pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org/ photoark.

JANUARY 8 & 12 Discovery Zone Have fun discovering crafts and experiencing science. Ages 5+ with caregiver. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 3:30-5pm.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

JANUARY 10–12 The Sound of Music Features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book

by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers”

by Maria Augusta Trapp. $39-75.

Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. Times vary. 221-6730 www.lctix.com.

JANUARY 10–MARCH 3 Nunsense The Little Sisters of Hoboken are in dire need of funds and decide to put on a variety show. Featuring tap and ballet dancing and comic surprises. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Dr., Johnstown. Times vary. 744-3747 www.ColoradoCandlelight.com.

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JANUARY 11–12 Magician: Hayden Childress Award-winning magician who specializes in the art of illusion. All ages. $20/child 10+ years, $15/student, $20/senior, $25/adult. Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 8pm. 221-6730 www.lctix.com.

SATURDAYS, JANUARY 12 & 26 Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market Veggies, meats, eggs, seasonings, baked goods, more. Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave., FC. 9am-1pm. www.focomarket.org.

THROUGH JANUARY 15 Open Enrollment for Connect for Health Colorado Free appointments to learn your options, apply for financial assistance and enroll in health plan of your choice for 2019.

Se habla espanol. Walk in with no appointment on Saturday, January 5 or 12, or schedule an appointment at various locations: Larimer Health Connect, FC, 472-0444, larimerhealthconnect.org OR North Colorado Health Alliance GR, 350-4673 www.northcoloradohealthalliance.org.

THIRD WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 16–MAY 15 Greeley’s 2019 Landscape Lecture Series Greeley’s Water Conservation program presents free workshops to promote sustainable landscape practices. RSVP required. City Center South Building 1001 11th Ave., GR. 6pm. 350-9210 www.greeleygov.com/ LandscapeLectures.

SATURDAYS, JANUARY 19 & 26 Discovery Lab: Get Down with DNA Families explore the building block of life by taking on the job of a cell and translating a DNA sequence to make important, slimy proteins. Ages 8+ with adult. Registration recommended. $5/ family of 6 ($4/member family).

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 1:30-2:30pm. 221-6738 www.fcmod.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Use clues and logic to figure out who took the missing beast. Light refreshments.

Registration required. Grades 3-5.

Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 10am. 888-861-7323, www.

MyLibrary.us.

Juguemos Lotería/Let’s Play Loteria ¡Todos están invitados a jugar Lotería con nosotros! Venga y aprenda un juego que se ha jugado durante cientos de años, mientras tiene la oportunidad de ganar premios y probar diferentes bocadillos.

Learn and play Loteria, win prizes and try different snacks. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 6:30pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 In the Dome: Over in the Ocean Dive deep into the ocean in the Otterbox Digital Dome, then head to the Learning Lab for a craft. Ages 3-5.

Registration recommended. $5/child ($4/members). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:1511am. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

School’s Out, Library’s In: Shrinky Dinks Drop-in program. Grades K-12.

Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm, 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Rosca de Reyes Es una de las últimas fiestas navideñas: El Dia de Los Reyes, el 6 de enero.

Es un tema de importancia en la evangelización en México. Vamos a exponer el tema de la “Rosca de Reyes” en base a su origen y tradición en México y los aspectos más significativos.

Hablaremos sobre la origen y significado de la Rosca de reyes, los símbolos principales en la celebración y la fiesta en la actualidad. Terminaremos hablando sobre la comida en la celebración del “Día de Reyes”. ¡Y luego comeremos!

Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 6pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Reliquary of the Doomed Master storyteller and curator of cursed artifacts, Mark Strivings, tells dark tales and explores the actual objects used in each tale. Grades 6-12. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 7-8pm.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 Lego-Palooza Build-a-thon Work on your own or as a team. LEGO blocks provided and all materials must stay at the library, so bring camera to capture your creations. All ages— adults must be accompanied by a child.

Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 10:30am. 888-861-7323, www.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Girls-Only Robotics Workshop Learn valuable skills in building a robot.

Unfortunately, attendees won’t be able to take it home. Ages 9-14. Registration required. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. Noon-2pm. 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org/event/1384184.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 Fun with ABCs and 123s Reading, writing, talking, singing and playing all help kids build prereading skills. Ages 2-5 with caregiver.

Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10:30-11am. 686-5603, www. clearviewlibrary.org/event/1351718.

Teen MuVChat Lunch Break: “Jurassic Park” Text in your jokes and they’ll appear on the screen. Bring your phone, wit, sense of humor, friends and a craving for pizza. Grades 6-12. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. Noon-2pm.

221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Loveland’s Talking: Intention Setting for 2019 Seasoned adults in Loveland share stories with local high school students. Bring magazines to cut up for your own vision board. Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., LV. 1:30-3pm. www.cityofloveland.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 Bullet vs. Smash Journals The future of journaling is upon us: organize your life, collect your thoughts and express yourself creatively. Ages 1218. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 4-5:30pm. 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org/ event/1351720.

Riverside STEM Club: Make a Splash Limited to first 15 kids in Grades K-5.

Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 4pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 Little STEAMers: Germs Investigation Learn all about germs and the importance of covering coughs/sneezes. Then make squishy soap to take home. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. $5/child ($4/members),

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caregivers free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:1511am and 2:15-3pm. 221-6738, www. fcmod.org.

Fun with ABCs and 123s Reading, writing, talking, singing and playing all help kids build pre-reading skills. Ages 2-5 with caregiver.

Severance Town Hall, 3 Timber Ridge Pkwy., Severance. 10:30-11am. 6865603 www.clearviewlibrary.org.

Teen Tech Explore new technologies, build robots, experiment with mad science and create your own masterpieces to take home.

Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 4pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 Tot Art Classes: Dogs and Cats Learn how to make a fun dog or cat using geometric shapes and add special details to make it your own. Ages 3-6 with adult. $15 ($12/members). Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30-11:30am.

962-2410, www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

Cupcake Champion Five teams will compete in three rounds to create the best cupcake decorations.

Teams will be judged on taste, presentation and originality. Grades 4-8.

Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 4:30-6pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Family Spanish Bingo Night Learn and speak basic Spanish as you play and win prizes with family and friends. All ages. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 6:30-7:30pm.

686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org/ event/1351838.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Adaptive Yoga and Open Sensory Gym Two adaptive yoga classes for kids followed by supervised open sensory gyms. Caregiver yoga during open sensory gym. $10/adaptive yoga, $5/ open gym, $15/caregiver yoga. Integrated Pediatric Therapy Associates, 4650 Royal Vista Cir., Ste. 100, WS. 8:30am-Noon.

305-5070 www.integratedpedstherapy.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 Can’t Fill From An Empty Cup (Caregiver Retreat for Special Needs Caregivers) Caregiver mini-retreat filled with yoga, massage, essential oils, treats, guided reflection and connection time.

Integrated Pediatric Therapy Associates, 4650 Royal Vista Cir., Ste. 100, WS. 8:30am-Noon. 305-5070 www.integratedpedstherapy.com.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 Drop-In Coding Club for Tweens Hang out and geek out with your computer or ours coding on your favorite sites, such as Scratch. No coding experience necessary. Grades 4-8. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 3:30-5pm. www.PoudreLibraries.org.

The Great Library Bake-off for Teens Five teams compete in three rounds—a technical, a signature (two identical cupcakes) and a showstopper challenge (a multi-cupcake masterpiece). Teams will be judged on taste, presentation and originality.

Grades 9-12. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC, 6-8pm.

221-6740, www.PoudreLibraries.org.

Museum Takeover: Germs Better understand what germs are, how they spread and why they make us sick with interactive stations. Ages 5+. Normal admission fees. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am-1pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod. org.

Hula is Life! Understanding Hawai’i through Dance and Music Professional hula dancer teams with ukulele player for a dynamic Hawaiian performance. Learn about the history of hula and handmade ukuleles. All ages. $5. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 1-3pm.

221-4600, www.globalvillagemuseum. org.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Trivia Test your knowledge of Jeff Kinney’s 13 books and share what you enjoyed best about these humorous stories.

Registration required. All ages. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm.

888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 Beatles vs. Stones—A Musical Showdown The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction. $35-65.

Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. 7:30pm. 221-6730, www. lctix.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 In the Dome: Over in the Arctic Take a trip to where polar bears roll, wolves howl and geese honk in the Otterbox Digital Dome, then head to the Learning Lab for a craft. Ages 3-5.

Registration recommended. $5/child ($4/members). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15-11am. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody Musical that lovingly lampoons TV’s Friends, everyone’s favorite group of Manhattan 20-something pals. $15-25.

Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. 7:30pm. 221-6730 www.lctix.com.

Fort Collins Symphony Family Concert: VIBE Light-hearted family concert by Disney composer Gregory Smith. $10/adult, $5/youth, discount for family of 4+.

Timberline Church, 2908 S. Timberline Rd., FC. 7pm. 482.4823, www. fcsymphony.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Winter Workshops: Compost: Making It and Using It Learn techniques for making and applying compost from Dr. Jean Reeder , instructor/consultant/retired USDA. $18. Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 E. Mulberry St., FC. 10am-Noon.

482-1984, www.FortCollinsNursery.com.

Winter Workshops: Colorado Gardening Tips for Newcomers Learn info and tips for growing in our challenging environment from Alison O’Connor , CSU Extension. $18. Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 E. Mulberry, FC. 1-3pm. 482-1984 www.FortCollinsNursery.com.

Research Rendezvous Teens working on projects for National History Day—Triumph & Tragedy?

Librarians can help with research or finding the perfect document/picture to help you earn a perfect score. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. Drop-in between 1-4pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

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MLK Day of Service Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this open house service event.

Make kindness rocks, create cards for residents of assisted-living homes, clean up parks, more. All ages. Registration preferred. Centennial Park Library 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 1pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Celebrate Peace: MLK Day Program and Craft Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy of peace with books, songs and crafts. Registration required. Grades K-5. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm. 888-861-7323, www.

MyLibrary.us.

School’s Out, Library’s In: Friendship Bracelets Drop-in program. Grades K-12.

Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Build Club Explore the many ways to combine gaming inspiration with engineering, using LEGO bricks, fun apps and computer code. Grades K-5. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 1-2pm. www.PoudreLibraries.org.

Frankie Avalon With a career spanning over three generations, don’t miss seeing this legend perform. $26-51. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7:30pm.

356-5000, www.ucstars.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 The Kingston Trio This energy, humor and crowd-charming musical repertoire recaptures original Trio magic. $36 (VIP upgrade +$15).

Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 4pm.

962-2120, www.RialtoTheaterCenter. org.

Full Moon Walk: Eclipse & Owls Moderate hike in low light. Dress for weather. All ages. Registration required. Devil’s Backbone Open Space, 1725 Hidden Valley Dr., LV, just west of Loveland on Hwy. 34. 4:30-6:30pm.

619-4489 https://offero.larimer.org.

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Mavis Staples Iconic singer of gospel, soul, folk, pop, R&B, blues, rock and even hip-hop over the better part of the last 60 years. $2760. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. 7:30pm. 221-6730 www.lctix.com.

Teen Cooking Club Focus on tiny foods ranging from appetizers, salad, main course and dessert. Ages 12-18. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 4-5:30pm.

686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org/ event/1351873.

MONDAY, JANUARY 21 “I have a dream” Celebration Celebrate the birthday of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with stories, songs about peace, friendship, equality and big dreams. Then create unique quilt patches to join together for library display. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR, 1pm, OR Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., GR, 3pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Bicycle Friendly Driver Learn about traffic safety and avoiding crashes for both cyclists and motorists.

Ages 15+. Jax Outdoor Gear, 1200 N. College Ave., FC. 6-7:30pm. 221-6987 www.fcgov.com/bicycling/bikewinter.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Bedtime Yoga Little yogis can join us for a pajama event complete with calming yoga poses and breaths. Ages 3-6. WindsorSeverance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 6:307pm. 686-5603, www.clearviewlibrary. org/event/1353663.

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Becoming a Licensed Home Child Care Provider Great opportunity for someone who has a child they would like to stay at home with while providng an income for their family. Financial assistance available, but limited. RSVP to Vanessa Whitney.

Early Childhood Council of Larimer County, 2850 McClelland Dr. #3400, FC. 6:30-8:30pm. 377-3388 x.200, www.ecclc.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Little STEAMers: Arctic Animals Learn how animals stay warm in their icy habitats. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. $5/ child ($4/members), caregivers free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15-11am and 2:15-3pm.

221-6738 www.fcmod.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Tot Art Classes: Miró Abstracts Create a fun and bright watercolor painting inspired by artist Joan Miró while learning about line design and pattern. Ages 3-6 with adult. $15 ($12/ members). Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 10:30-11:30am. 9622410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

Family Bingo Night Play BINGO, and win prizes with family and friends. All ages. Range View Elementary School, 700 Ponderosa Dr., Severance. 6:30-7:30pm. 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org/ event/1113464.

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The Last Habajeeba! Good Time Variety Happy Hour Comedy Show Join the K99 Good Morning Guys as Brian Gary wishes his final farewell after 30 years on-air. Portion of the show proceeds go to “28 Hours of Hope,” benefitting four area nonprofits to prevent child abuse throughout northern Colorado. $13-50. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7pm. 3565000 www.ucstars.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Winter Workshops: The Fine Art of Pruning Learn how to prune shrubs and small trees with confidence from Robyn Dolgin, owner Wild Iris Living. $18.

Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 E. Mulberry, FC. 10am-Noon. 482-1984 www.FortCollinsNursery.com.

Winter Workshops: Woody Plant Propagation—Secrets Revealed Learn to successfully propagate your own trees and shrubs from Scott Skogerboe, propagator, Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery. $18. Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 E. Mulberry St., FC. 1-3pm. 482-1984 www.FortCollinsNursery.com.

Random Fandom Trivia Test your knowledge against other Harry Potter heads. Costumes and wizarding apparel encouraged. Registration required. Ages 12-18. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 1pm. 888861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

3 Redneck Tenors Musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists–down home laughs with big city music. $36 (VIP upgrade +$15). Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 7:30pm. 962-2120 www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 Saint Joseph Catholic School Information Day Open House Discover a Catholic education: rigorous academics, reinforced family environment, a nurturing community and Catholic faith formation. All faiths welcome and tuition assistance is available to qualifying families. Saint Joseph Catholic School, 127 N. Howes St., FC. PreK-Grade 8, 10am-2pm; Middle school, 1-3pm. 484-1171, www. gosaintjoseph.org.

Teen Video Games An evening of video games, food, friends and fun. Ages 12-18. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 6:30-7pm.

686-5603, www.clearviewlibrary.org/ event/1352465.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Cocoa and Crafts Gather with friends, old and new, for warm cocoa and cool winter crafts. Ages 2-6. Severance Town Hall, 3 Timber Ridge Pkwy., Severance. 10:30-11am.

686-5603, www.clearviewlibrary.org/ event/1369574.

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time out The Thanksgiving Grinch

Kids’ thankful notes grow mom’s heart three sizes K ATIE HARRIS

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ack in early November, I found myself in a slump. With my husband pulling extra long work days and the kids busier than ever with after-school and weekend activities, I begrudgingly hoisted my pregnant self off the couch and began taking down the Halloween decorations by myself, replacing them with the one trinket resembling a Thanksgiving decoration I could find: a dusty jar we’d used years ago to hold notes proclaiming what we were thankful for.

Thinking it couldn’t hurt the current household vibe, I set the jar on the kitchen table along with a stack of scrap paper and a pen, and announced to the rest of the family that the “thankful jar” had returned, and if anyone wanted to contribute they were welcome to do so.

By the end of that evening the jar was nearly half full. My 9-year-old, hater of all things remotely school-like, hadn’t hesitated to put down his video game controller and spell out each of our names on separate pieces of paper before carefully folding them and placing them in the jar.

Meanwhile, my 11-year-old aspiring author wrote one paragraph after another. As it turned out, there wasn’t much she wasn’t thankful for. Biting back my grinch-like urge to reproach her for filling the jar too quickly, weeks before Thanksgiving, I shrugged and let her do her thing.

As the holiday approached I waited for the day when the thrill would wear off and the kids would lose interest in the activity, but that day never came.

Instead, the jar continued to fill to overflowing, with even my husband taking the time to fill out a piece of paper every night after dinner.

A week before Thanksgiving I was walking the neighborhood, about the only exercise I could still comfortably get in those days, when suddenly, in-

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spired by my family’s ability to remain positive despite my recent negativity, my bad mood broke and I was overwhelmed by all the things I was grateful for in my life. By the time I made it home I was reciting dozens of ideas in my head over and over, not wanting to lose a single one before I got it down on paper.

As we were preparing to pull out of the driveway on Thanksgiving morning my daughter jumped out and ran back into the house. She returned with the jar, now stuffed to the brim. As we drove to our Thanksgiving destination the kids took turns reading the notes aloud, and I found myself energized, even smiling a real, authentic smile, as they went through each one.

My son was thankful for macaroni and cheese, but also for snuggling up with me on the couch. My daughter, for her horse, and also for my help with her schoolwork. Nearly every one of my husband’s contributions said the same thing: he was thankful for days when he made it home from work early enough to spend time with us. As I listened to

my kids read my own notes, I realized they were all true, and that there were so many more I could’ve written as well.

Hearing those thoughts read aloud kept my cheerful mood going for days to come. As we moved into December I found myself wanting to hold onto that grateful feeling a little longer, and talked with the kids about ways we could give back for the holidays. They excitedly agreed to expand on our usual volunteer efforts by adding extra shifts over the holidays whenever we could squeeze them in. Much like the Grinch himself, I found my heart growing a size or two bigger with each opportunity to give back with my family.

As we barrel into January and a brand new year, I’m determined to keep the positivity train going. Maybe a recommitment to our typically short-lived New Year’s resolution tradition is in order—I have a feeling my daughter could come up with a couple hundred to get us started. Whatever 2019 has in store for me, 2018 taught me to count my blessings, and that even in our grinchiest moments we can still find something to be thankful for.

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