June 2026 Community Events & “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

I recently completed Fort Collins Rowing Association’s two-day Learn-To-Row course. Wow, what an epic adventure that was, starting with the class time: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

The world is a different place at sunrise: peaceful, beautiful, and full of promise.

My rowing knowledge was limited to what I’ve seen in movies and TV; I had no idea how complex sculling technique is.

January 2026 Community Events & “Do All Asian Americans in FoCo Look Alike to You?”

Asking for a friend Photo: Tennis court with sunlight streaming through trees in background by Angela Bailey on Unsplash. by Kat Valdez/Diverse Fort Collins On a sunny afternoon a couple of months ago, I arrived early to tennis class and waited for the other class to finish. One of the coaches came over to meContinue reading “January 2026 Community Events & “Do All Asian Americans in FoCo Look Alike to You?””

September 2025 Community Events

Goodbye, summer. Hello, fall fun! A variety of creative projects and community events (including free and low cost) await you in Fort Collins and the surrounding region.

FOR THE LOVE OF STRANGERS: A Variety Show To Meaningfully Connect with Others

Among the 40 or so attendees, we were young and not-so-young, introverted and extroverted, white and people of color, straight and queer, but we all had one thing in common.

We yearned for community.

Juneteenth Community Celebration This Weekend!

Juneteenth is an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States that has been celebrated by the Black and African American community since the late 1800s.

This year’s community-wide celebration, co-sponsored by the City of Fort Collins and local partners, takes place at Foothills Mall all weekend, June 14-16, with live music, dance, art, theater, health & wellness, cultural performances, educational exhibits, vendor market, food trucks, and more.