Are you looking for something to do this weekend? The calendar is packed full of possibilities, everything from a presentation on the Pacific Crest Trail to the opening of Winter Wonderlights to a jewelry fundraiser
THURSDAY
KidsPak Fall Family FUNraiser Spaghetti Dinner, 5 p.m., Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Money from ticket sales will benefit KidsPak. $15 for one, with discounts for purchases of more than one. For tickets, visit lovelandrotarykidspak.org/family-funraiser-spaghetti-dinner. Call Corinne Carrigan, 510-750-5963 or Maia Mattise-Lorenzen, 744-0037.
Free Exhibit Admission Day, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. The current main gallery exhibit is “Betty Woodman: Gestural Interactions.” Call 962-2410 or visit lovelandmuseumgallery.org.
“Life Lessons From the Pacific Crest Trail,” 2-3:30 p.m., Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. In 2013, while hiking alone on the 2,660-mile-long Pacific Crest Trail in California, Alan Carpenter suffered a life-threatening accident. His presentation describes how he survived the accident and how each of us has far more internal strength than we imagine. Free, but preregistration required at 624-1860 or 495-8560.
Operation Christmas Child Drop-off, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Foundations Church, 1380 N. Denver Ave., Loveland. Area residents are asked to transform more than 21,800 empty shoeboxes into gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items to be delivered around the world by the project to children who are living in the midst of poverty, war, disease or natural disaster. Call Cassie Roberts, 714-822-8485 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.
St. Matthew’s Medical Clinic, 6 p.m., House of Neighborly Service Life Center, 1511 E. 11th St., Suite 170, Loveland. Free, Christian-based clinic for those in the Loveland community who don’t have medical insurance and/or can’t afford high deductibles. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 624-3425. Website: stmatthewsmedicalclinic.org.
Genealogy Assistance, 1 p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. The Larimer County Genealogical Society offers one-on-one help for genealogy research every Thursday in the library’s genealogy area. Free. Call 962-2402.
Hookin’ Up: Crochet, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Adults of all levels are welcome. Bring your own projects. Beginners can bring a size H crochet hook and some worsted weight yarn. Free. Call 962-2401.
Drop-In Dance, 7-9 p.m., Odd Fellows, 319 E. Fourth St., Loveland. $1. Call 667-4584.
McKee Thrift Shop Dollar Day Sale, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., McKee Thrift Shop, 428 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. Call 613-0912.
Bingo, 7 p.m., Associated Veterans of Loveland, 305 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. Call 667-4722.
Humpty Dumpty Storytime, 9 and 10 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages birth to 2 1/2 and caregivers. Free. Call 962-2587.
Family Storytime, 4:15 p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages 2-8. Free. Call 962-2587.
Loveland Mountain Club Hike: Glen Haven to H Bar G Ranch, 6 miles. Contact Ruth at 292-8431 to sign up. Non-members welcome. Visit lovelandmountainclub.org.
“Colorado Black on White” Photos and Music, 7 p.m., Lory Student Center Theater, 1101 Center Ave. Mall, Fort Collins. See 230 black-and-white images, edited from John Fielder’s 40-year career, with music by guitar virtuoso Dave Beegle. Free, no tickets or reservations required, seating on a first-come, first-served basis; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Followed by a book sale and signing reception. Website: https://lib.colostate.edu/about/news-events/author-series/
Brewery Lights Opens, 5-9 p.m., Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Tour Center, 2351 Busch Drive, Fort Collins. The brewery’s general manager and a Budweiser Clydesdale will “flip the switch” at 5:30 p.m. With holiday crafts for kids, a 30-foot inflatable snowman with an inflatable reindeer, a light show synchronized to holiday music, s’mores roasting at the outdoor fire pits, a holiday tree maze and $5 Brewery Express train rides for the kids. Runs through Dec. 30. Free. Website: brewerylights.com.
Spencer Zweifel Trio House Concert, 6:30 p.m., Museum of Art – Fort Collins, 201 S. College Ave., Fort Collins. Featuring jazz and Charlie Brown favorites as interpreted by the group. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Call 482-2787 or visit moafc.org/events.
DIY Upcycled Fabric Bags Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Larimer County Garbage Garage Education Center, 5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins.Free, drop-in program for America Recycles Day will let participants make a fabric gift bag or bulk food bag they can reuse. To register, call 498-5772 or email gcohen@larimer.org.
University of Northern Colorado Performing Arts Series: “The Grapes of Wrath,” at 7:30 p.m., Gray Hall, Norton Theatre, Eighth Avenue and 19th Street, Greeley. The adaptation of John’s Steinbeck’s novel tells the story of the Joad family and their flight from the dust bowl of Oklahoma. $6-$19. For details call 351-2200 or visit tickets.unco.edu/arts/Online/default.asp.
FRIDAY
Winter Wonderlights Opens, 5-9 p.m., Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, Sky Pond Drive, Loveland. Enjoy holiday string lights, twinkling bulbs, LED mappable snowflakes, illuminated African stone sculptures and 30-minute music and light shows nightly through Jan. 1. With performances by Spinphony, Djembe Jive, Loveland Orchestra and Roosevelt High School Rhythm Bandits; a unicorn ornament-making station, face painting and meet-and-greets with the Ice Queen and Ice Princess. Free. Canned food donations to support the Food Bank for Larimer County or new toy donations to support Santa Cops of Larimer County accepted nightly. Website: visitlovelandco.org/winterwonderlights.
ClothRoads Trunk Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., ClothRoads, 306 N. Washington St., Suite 104, Loveland. A curated selection of one-of-a-kind artisan-made textiles from around the world. All purchases help to support textile artisans and their families worldwide. Call 685-4964 or visit clothroads.com.
Fall Into Jewels, 5:30-9 p.m., House of Neighborly Service, 1511 E. 11th St., Loveland. A new and used jewelry sale fundraiser for the House of Neighborly Service. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Call 667-4939 or visit honservice.org.
“Heathers The Musical,” 7-9:30 p.m., Harrington Arts Alliance, 575 N. Denver Ave., Loveland. Based on the film of the same name, “Heathers” tells the story of a high school senior who longs to be cool like the clique of it-girls that runs her school, the unattainable Heathers. Rated R for profanity and mature subject matter. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 568-8370 or visit harringtonartsalliance.org.
Operation Christmas Child Drop-off, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Foundations Church, 1380 N. Denver Ave., Loveland. Area residents are asked to transform more than 21,800 empty shoeboxes into gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items to be delivered around the world by the project to children who are living in the midst of poverty, war, disease or natural disaster. Call Cassie Roberts, 714-822-8485 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Cruise Loveland, 5 p.m., Dairy Delite, 3080 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland. Community encouraged to bring or view classic cars of all kinds at Cruise Loveland every Friday night, which rotates locations. Call Jim Baum at 203-4479, Andy Anderson at 402-2839 or Tom Holden at 461-1476.
Loveland Senior Singles Cards,1-4 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 815 E. 16th St., Loveland. All players welcome. $1 donation. Call 667-3291.
Bingo to Support Fort Collins Lions Club, 11:30 a.m., Bingo Planet, 281 29th St., Loveland. $8. Call 226-1482.
Mahjong Group, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Free. Call 962-2401.
Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages 2-3. No registration or fee required. Call 962-2587.
“The Little Mermaid,” 7 p.m., Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins. The show tells a love story for all ages as Ariel the mermaid longs to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above. $16 for adults, $12 for ages 12 and under. Call 221-6730 or visit lctix.com.
Stadium Sessions Concert: Danielle Ate the Sandwich,4:30-6:30 p.m., New Belgium Porch at Canvas Stadium, 751 W. Pitkin St., Fort Collins. Free and open to the public. Website: stadiumsessions.colostate.edu.
Illustration in the 20th Century, 6 p.m., Museum of Art Fort Collins, 201 S. College Ave., Fort Collins. Margaret Sharkoffmadrid will speak. Admission $6; free to members. Registration is required at 482-2787. Website: moafc.org/event.
University of Northern Colorado Performing Arts Series: “The Grapes of Wrath,” at 7:30 p.m., Gray Hall, Norton Theatre, Eighth Avenue and 19th Street, Greeley. The adaptation of John’s Steinbeck’s novel tells the story of the Joad family and their flight from the dust bowl of Oklahoma. $6-$19. For details call 351-2200 or visit tickets.unco.edu/arts/Online/default.asp.
University of Northern Colorado Performing Arts Series: “Die Zauberflöte — The Magic Flute,” 7:30 p.m., Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., Greeley. The classic tale of heroes, villains and trials is told with magical creatures in mythical times will be performed in German with English subtitles. $23. Call 356-5000 or visit ucstars.com.
DeVotchKa, 7:30 p.m., Stanley Concert Hall, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park. With a nightly black-tie masquerade ball in homage to Stephen King’s “The Shining,” the setting of which was inspired by The Stanley Hotel. $39.50 and up. Website: stanleylive.com.
SATURDAY
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Budweiser Events Center, 5260 Arena Circle, Loveland. Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis will direct and co-produce the performance with MagicSpace Entertainment. The show features classic Christmas hits from Mannheim Steamroller with multimedia effects. $45-$80. Call 1-877-544-TIXX or visit budweisereventscenter.com.
The Long Run, 7 p.m., Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St., Loveland. The band plays the Eagles’ greatest hits. $22. Call 962-2120 or visit rialtotheatercenter.org.
Legacy for Lu Open House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Columbine Gallery, 2683 N. Taft Ave., Loveland. Paintings by Lu Haskew will be on display with 15 percent of proceeds of sales of her work going to the Legacy for Lu fund to provide additional resources for Thompson School District art classrooms. Ten percent of other art sales during the open house also will go to the fund. Website: columbinegallery.com/legacy_for_lu.html.
Winter Wonderlights, 5 p.m., Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, Sky Pond Drive, Loveland. Enjoy holiday string lights, twinkling bulbs, LED mappable snowflakes, illuminated African stone sculptures and 30-minute music and light shows at 5-9 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1. With performances by Spinphony, Djembe Jive, Loveland Orchestra and Roosevelt High School Rhythm Bandits and meet-and-greets with the Ice Queen and Ice Princess. Free. Canned food donations to support the Food Bank for Larimer County or new toy donations to support Santa Cops of Larimer County accepted nightly. Website: visitlovelandco.org/winterwonderlights.
ClothRoads Trunk Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., ClothRoads, 306 N. Washington St., Suite 104, Loveland. A curated selection of one-of-a-kind artisan-made textiles from around the world. All purchases help to support textile artisans and their families worldwide. Call 685-4964 or visit clothroads.com.
“Heathers The Musical,” 7-9:30 p.m., Harrington Arts Alliance, 575 N. Denver Ave., Loveland. Based on the film of the same name, “Heathers” tells the story of a high school senior who longs to be cool like the clique of it-girls that runs her school, the unattainable Heathers. Rated R for profanity and mature subject matter. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 568-8370 or visit harringtonartsalliance.org.
Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Loveland Outlets Mall, 5628 McWhinney Blvd., Loveland. With paintings, jewelry, greeting cards and more. Admission and parking free. Call 224-1206.
Operation Christmas Child Drop-off, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Foundations Church, 1380 N. Denver Ave., Loveland. Area residents are asked to transform more than 21,800 empty shoeboxes into gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items to be delivered around the world by the project to children who are living in the midst of poverty, war, disease or natural disaster. Call Cassie Roberts, 714-822-8485 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Loveland Mountain Club Hike: Ramsey Shockey Open Space, 5 miles. Contact Laurette at 443-2361 or lterrell@skybeam.com to sign up. Non-members welcome. Visit lovelandmountainclub.org.
“The Little Mermaid,” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins. The show tells a love story for all ages as Ariel the mermaid longs to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above. $16 for adults, $12 for ages 12 and under. Call 221-6730 or visit lctix.com.
Stadium Sessions Concert: Slow Caves, The Burroughs and Fjord Collins,1:30 p.m., Coors Light Ram Walk Tailgate north of the Canvas Stadium, 751 W. Pitkin St., Fort Collins. Free and open to the public. Website: stadiumsessions.colostate.edu.
University of Northern Colorado Performing Arts Series: “The Grapes of Wrath,” at 7:30 p.m., Gray Hall, Norton Theatre, Eighth Avenue and 19th Street, Greeley. The adaptation of John’s Steinbeck’s novel tells the story of the Joad family and their flight from the dust bowl of Oklahoma. $6-$19. For details call 351-2200 or visit tickets.unco.edu/arts/Online/default.asp.
DeVotchKa, 7:30 p.m., Stanley Concert Hall, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park. With a nightly black-tie masquerade ball in homage to Stephen King’s “The Shining,” the setting of which was inspired by The Stanley Hotel. $39.50 and up. Website: stanleylive.com.
SUNDAY
Winter Wonderlights, 5 p.m., Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, Sky Pond Drive, Loveland. Enjoy holiday string lights, twinkling bulbs, LED mappable snowflakes, illuminated African stone sculptures and 30-minute music and light shows at 5-9 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1. Free. Canned food donations to support the Food Bank for Larimer County or new toy donations to support Santa Cops of Larimer County accepted nightly. Website: visitlovelandco.org/winterwonderlights.
TLO Talk, 2 p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Learn about the music the Loveland Orchestra will perform at its Nov. 30 concert, “Handel’s Messiah.” Free. Website: lovelandorchestra.org.
Operation Christmas Child Drop-off, noon-3 p.m., Foundations Church, 1380 N. Denver Ave., Loveland. Area residents are asked to transform more than 21,800 empty shoeboxes into gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items to be delivered around the world by the project to children who are living in the midst of poverty, war, disease or natural disaster. Call Cassie Roberts, 714-822-8485 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Bingo, 7 p.m., Bingo Planet, 281 E. 29th St., Loveland. Benefit for Foster and Adoptive Families of Larimer County. Call 481-7993.
Knights of Columbus Bingo, 2 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1730 W. 12th St., Loveland. Raffle prizes and jackpot weekly. Packets are $7 each or three for $18. Call 669-3932.
“The Little Mermaid,” 2 p.m., Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins. The show tells a love story for all ages as Ariel the mermaid longs to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above. $16 for adults, $12 for ages 12 and under. Call 221-6730 or visit lctix.com.
University of Northern Colorado Performing Arts Series: “The Grapes of Wrath,” at 7:30 p.m., Gray Hall, Norton Theatre, Eighth Avenue and 19th Street, Greeley. The adaptation of John’s Steinbeck’s novel tells the story of the Joad family and their flight from the dust bowl of Oklahoma. $6-$19. For details call 351-2200 or visit tickets.unco.edu/arts/Online/default.asp.
University of Northern Colorado Performing Arts Series: “Die Zauberflöte — The Magic Flute,” 2 p.m., Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., Greeley. The classic tale of heroes, villains and trials is told with magical creatures in mythical times will be performed in German with English subtitles. $23. Call 356-5000 or visit ucstars.com.
