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Things to do in the Loveland area on Thursday: Foothills Gateway benefit, senior tips, pet adoptions, music, games

Family History Research Assistance, a Veteran Meetup, Family Storytime and Bilingual Storytime will all be offered Thursday at the Loveland Public Library. (Loveland Reporter-Herald file)
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Family History Research Assistance, a Veteran Meetup, Family Storytime and Bilingual Storytime will all be offered Thursday at the Loveland Public Library. (Loveland Reporter-Herald file)
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Mornings at McKee Senior Series: 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Northern Colorado Medical Center: Loveland Campus, 2000 N. Boise Ave., Loveland.  Dr. Sam Haider, brain and spine neurosurgeon serving Northern Colorado, will offer practical tips to protect mobility, reduce stiffness, and maintain independence. Free; registration not required. mckeefoundation.com/morningsatmckee.

Adopt a Shelter Pet Day: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Pet Smart, 1715 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland. Complete a preapproved adoption questionnaire to meet animals during the first hour of the event. Events may end early if all animals are adopted. Appointments are not required, but potential adopters are encouraged to be preapproved by completing an adoption questionnaire at SavingAnimalsToday.org

Epic Karaoke Night: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, 120 Bar and Grill, 120 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Test your knowledge of the iconic decades of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Free, the120barandgrill.com.

Texas Hold’Em: 7-8:15 p.m. Thursdays, Charlie L’s Pub, 271 14th St. SE, Loveland. Free to play, rockymountainpokervenues.com.

A Little Bit of Everything Trivia: 6 p.m. Thursday, Loveland Aleworks, 118 W. Fourth St., Loveland. Free, lovelandaleworks.com.

Jeopardy Bar League: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, MeadKrieger Meadery, 452 N. Washington Ave., Loveland. Free,  meadkrieger.com.

Music Bingo: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E. 15th St., Loveland. Free, 970-619-8138, bigtbrewery.com.

Drop-In Mahjong: 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland.   Bring your own mahjong supplies. 970-962-2783.

Family History Research Assistance: 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Free assistance from the Larimer County Genealogical Society, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.

Family Storytime: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Thursdays, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 5 and their caregivers. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.

Bilingual Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 5 and their caregivers. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.

Veteran Meetup: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday,  Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.

Homeward Alliance Mobile Laundry: drop off 8:30-11 a.m. Thursday and Friday at Loveland Public Library parking lot, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Pick up by 2:45 p.m. the same day. Free,  970-460-6451, email laundry@homewardalliance.org.

“Atypical” — A Reading to Benefit Foothills Gateway: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St., Fort Collins. Help the Writing Heights Writers Association close out National Poetry Month with a reading of poetry and flash prose, with proceeds going to support Foothills Gateway. $20, writingheights.com/events.

Gold Rush Comedy Tour: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, The Comedy Fort, 167 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Ages 21-plus. $14, comedyfortcollins.com.

Symphonic Band Concert: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, University Center for the Arts – Griffin Concert Hall, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins. $15 adults, $13 ages 62-plus, $5 under 18, csuartstickets.universitytickets.com.

Fort Collins Symphony Open Rehearsal: 7-8:15 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia, Fort Collins. Free, fortcollinssymphony.org.

KRFC 88.9 FM Community Open House: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, KRFC 88.9 FM, 619 S. College Ave. No. 2, Fort Collins. Drop‑in event offering a behind‑the‑scenes look at what community‑powered radio looks like in 2026. Free, RSVP to justinc@krfcfm.org.

Intel E-Waste Drive: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Intel, 4701 Technology Parkway, Fort Collins. Community members can drop off any brand of used electronics including computers, monitors, cellphones, cords and cables, printers and more for free, responsible recycling. Televisions are not accepted.  facebook.com/events/1470174001150125.

Simply Meditate Sessions: 12:15-12:45 p.m. Thursday, Heruka Kadampa Meditation Center Fort Collins, 149 W. Harvard Street, Suite 102, Fort Collins. No previous experience necessary. $5 per class, meditateinfortcollins.org/lunchtime-meditation.

Windsor Middle School Drama Club — “Moana Jr.”: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Windsor High Auditorium, 1100 W. Main St., Windsor. The heartwarming coming-of-age story based on the 2016 Disney film follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. $10 general admission and $7 for seniors, students and military, bit.ly/4csgRpw.

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Billy Currington: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Blue Arena, 5290 Arena Circle, Loveland. The country artist is known for “People Are Crazy,” “Good Directions” and “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right.” $68.39-$93.13, treventscomplex.com/blue-arena.

Rondell Sheridan: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St., Loveland. The comedian is best known for “That’s So Raven” and appearances on “The Tonight Show.” $30-$45, 970-962-2120, rialtotheatercenter.org.

Loveland Orchestra — “Sunset”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mountain View High School, 3500 Mountain Lion Drive, Loveland. At 7 p.m., Conductor Dr. Luciano R. Silvestri Jr.will discuss the music in the program. $10-$15, lovelandorchestra.simpletix.com.

“Pippin the Musical”: 7  p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 1-2 and May 8-9, Northern Colorado Performing Arts, 575 N. Denver Ave., Loveland.  The young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. Parental discretion advised for ages 13 and younger. $16-$18 in advance or $18-$20 at the door, nocopa.org.

Friends of the Loveland Public Library Spring Book Sale: 3-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, McKee Building at The Ranch, 5260 Arena Circle, Loveland. The Friday sale is open to Friends members only. Memberships available at the door starting at $15. friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org.

May Day Spring Garden Party: 3-5 p.m. Friday, High Plains Environmental Center, 2698 Bluestem Willow Drive, Loveland. Free, family-friendly gathering with a traditional maypole, flower crowns and baskets, seasonal treats and more. Register at eventbrite.com.

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