A Book Launch Party to celebrate Jim Tolstrup’s new book, “Suburbitat” A Guide to Restoring Nature Where We Live, Work, and Play,” will be held Wednesday. (Loveland Reporter-Herald file)
LOVELAND
‘Heartbeat’
Lighthouse Dance will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St.
“Heartbeat” is an immersive dance production featuring the heart’s journey through trauma to healing. Melissa Holmlund, Lighthouse dance director, collaborated with Meagan Tarka to create a dance production inspired by an art project Tarka did.
Tickets are $20.
For details, call 970-962-2120 or visit rialtotheatercenter.org.
Memorial Day
Associated Veterans of Loveland will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, Loveland Burial Park, 1702 N. Cleveland Ave.
Retired Air Force Col. Kip Turain will be the guest of honor.
The event is sponsored by The American Legion Post 15 of Loveland.
Veteran Meet Up
A Veteran Meet Up will take place at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave.
Connect with veterans from Loveland and around Northern Colorado, and explore resources from veteran-friendly organizations and get answers to questions.
No registration is required. All veterans are welcome.
For details, visit lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Book Launch Party
A Book Launch Party to celebrate Jim Tolstrup’s new book, “Suburbitat” A Guide to Restoring Nature Where We Live, Work, and Play,” will be held at 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Hub Cafe by Fresh Plate, 6402 Union Creek Drive.
Tolstrup is executive director of the High Plains Environmental Center.
The event will feature light snacks.
Admission is free.
For details, email sammie@sidecarpr.com.
Volunteer Orientation
Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center, 163 N. County Road 29, will hold a volunteer orientation session at noon-1 p.m. Thursday, May 30.
Learn about different kinds of volunteer roles, how to get into training, what schedules look like and get a tour of the property.
For details, contact Emmy Soyka at volunteer@heartsandhorses.org or 970-663-4200 or visit heartsandhorses.org/events.
FORT COLLINS
Spring Soiree
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County will celebrate the Youth of the Year with a Spring Soiree at 6 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Hilton Fort Collins
More than 500 local businesses and community leaders will come together to uplift children and the great futures that start at Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County.
Tickets are $100.
For details, visit bgclarimer.org.
Coffee Chat
District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin will hold a Coffee Chat at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 30, at Starry Night Espresso Cafe, 112 S. College Ave., No. 110 on the topic of mental health in the legal system.
The discussion will focus on mental health and the work the DA’s office is doing, and will seek input from those attending on mental health priorities.
All are welcome.
For details, visit larimer.gov/events.
WINDSOR
Crazy Days
Crazy Days, Windsor’s Town Wide Yard Sale and Sidewalk Sale, will take place Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2, in the Windsor community.
The Windsor Chamber of Commerce will offer maps with sale locations.
For details, visit business.windsorchamber.net.
GREELEY
Greeley Blues Jam
The 20th annual Greeley Blues Jam will be held Friday-Saturday, May 31-June 1 at downtown Greeley and Island Grove Arena.
The event kicks off May 31 at the Ninth Street Plaza in downtown Greeley with The Delta Sonics and Alastair Greene on the main stage. After that concert, 15 venues in Greeley will host blues until midnight.
May 31 events are free.
June 1 festival events take place at Island Grove, and acts include Blood Brothers, Selwyn Birchwood, Danielle Nicole, Dennis Jones, Melody Angel and The Jimmys.
Tickets start at $55. Kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult.
For details, call 800-449-3866 or visit greeleybluesjam.com.
Friday Fest
The Downtown Greeley Promotional Association will launch the 11th annual Friday Fest series Friday, May 31, at Ninth Street Plaza in downtown Greeley.
The concert series will feature shows each Friday through Sept. 13.
The event will include music, fire spinners, face painters, balloon artists and more.
Musical acts will be:
• May 31: Greeley Blues Jam Kickoff with Alastair Greene and the Delta Sonics.
• June 7: Local talent night with Juicebox and Gii Astorga.
• June 14: Greeley Stampede Celebration with Woodland Park.
• June 21: Pride Fest with Hand Turkey Band
• June 28: Military Appreciation Night with 101st Army Band.
• July 5: Brass and Horns Night with Guerilla Fanfare Brass Band.
• July 12: Americana and Country Night with Bo Depena.
• July 19: Reggae Night with Judge Roughneck.
• July 26: Greeley Arts Picnic Kickoff with Jakarta Band.
• Aug. 2: Afro-Latin-Rock Night with Supernatural Santana Tribute Band.
• Aug. 9: Success Foundation and District 6 Night with School of Rock Loveland.
• Aug. 16: Monster Day Kickoff, bands to be announced.
• Aug. 23: Rockin’ Blues Night with Danny Derail Band.
• Aug. 30: Colorado Grit Night with Little Moses Jones.
• Sept. 6: Block Party, bands to be announced.
• Sept. 13: Mexican Independence Day, bands to be announced.
For details, call 970-356-6775 or visit greeleydowntown.com.
