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  • Planting for pollinators May 4

    Time to assistant Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge staff and enhance habitat for pollinators. It starts at noon Saturday, May 4, at the refuge, 6550 Gateway Road, Commerce City. The plants provide nectar sources for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. The effort should last between an hour and an hour and a half, so wear closed-toed shoes, bring water and sunscreen. Call 303-289-0930.

     

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  • Spring fishing clinic May 4

    Barr Lake Nature Center, 13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, hosts its spring fishing clinic from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4.  R.S.V.P. to 303-659-6005 in advance to receive the equipment.

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  • Yard sale May 4-5

    Looking for household goods? Mother’s Day gifts? Stop by a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 and 5 at 14286 state Highway 52 (between Coyote Creek and AIMs college).

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  • Optimist club garage sale May 4

    Saturday, May 4, is the date for the annual Fort Lupton Optimist Club garage sale. It runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at R&M Services, 622 First St. The rain date is Sunday, May 5.

    Furniture, household items and clothing will be up for sale. Proceeds go towards the club’s senior scholarships.

    Call Dennis at 303-857-2216.

     

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  • Fort Lupton Community Garden

    If you’re thinking of growing your own fresh vegetables but don’t have the space, the Fort Lupton Community Garden can help.

    It’s at 438 Harrison Ave. Several raised beds of various sizes are available. Contact Ken Harmett at 303-957-6878 or email theplacegarden@gmail.com.

     

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  • Arbor Day Celebration

    The tree of life was planted at Fort Lupton Recreation Center in celebration of the city’s recognition of Arbor Day.

    Boyd Lebeda with the Colorado State Forestry Service and Tree City USA Day Foundation presented the honor and recognition to the city officials for 11 years of planting trees around the city to build greener communities.

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  • Take a trip back in time at Fort Lupton’s 2019 Heritage Fair

    By Belen Ward

    Staff Writer

    Spend the day back time drinking and eating with Vikings and traveling up through the 1800s at the 13th annual Heritage Fair Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    The location is northeast side of Fort Lupton at the Historical Park one-fourth of mile west of U.S. Highway 85, and off of Weld County Road 14 ½.

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  • Solar system and beyond; Butler students shoot for the stars

       By Belen Ward

       Staff writer

    “We’re as different as day and night” the third-grade students sang in the “Space Out” musical at Butler Elementary School April 9.

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  • City adds new fire station, a new ambulance and helicopter

     By Belen Ward

    Staff writer

    The Fort Lupton Fire District’s 2018 annual report highlights things to improve service and a decrease in incidents reports compared to the previous year.

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  • Weld County Schools: Good planning kept students safe

    Belen Ward

    Staff writer

    Weld Re-8 School District Superintendent Alan Kayor talked about what led up to the events of April 17 when area schools were closed because of what authorities called “credible threats.”

    Sol Pais, 18, of Miami Beach, Florida, made the threats that involved Columbine High School. Pais flew into Denver, purchased a weapon and ammunition. But authorities didn’t know where she was.

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