Today
Alternatives to Violence Purple Ribbon Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland. The event aims to raise awareness about what the nonprofit organization does for those affected by domestic violence. Guest speakers are survivor advocate Kimberly Corban, a consultant for End Violence Against Women International and co-host of the “Survivor’s Guide to True Crime” podcast; and Erica Bethel, a domestic violence survivor and founder of Joy & Justice. Free to attend but preregistration is required. Register at alternativestoviolence.org/event/purple-ribbon-breakfast.
Loveland West Farmers Market Opens for the Season: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Jax, 2665 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland. Runs weekly through Nov. 5 with local vendors. 970-231-2020, email Treatsbyagnes@hotmail.com.
St. Matthew’s Medical Clinic: 6-9 p.m., House of Neighborly Service Life Center at 1511 E. 11th St., Loveland. A nonprofit, faith-based organization established to provide free medical services to children and adults in the community with acute and chronic diseases. Appointments can be made by calling 970-624-3425 and leaving a message. Website: stmatthewsmedicalclinic.org.
Brewery Bingo: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E. 15th St., Loveland. Free. Call 970-619-8138 or visit bigtbrewery.com.
Texas Hold’em: 6:30-8:15 p.m., Crooked Beech Taproom, 3121 N. Garfield Ave., Loveland. Free, 970-305-0397.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 5. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Baby and Toddler Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 3. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Upcoming
“Enough. Time to Build”: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Devereaux Room at the Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St., Loveland. Rich Harwood, a community engagement expert and founder of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, will talk about how to break free from division and focus on civic unity, community strength and hope to build a resilient future for the Loveland community. Attendance limited to 100 people. Register at lovlib.org/events.
“Colorado History: It Happened Here!” Mountain Park Volunteer Training: 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park, 1211 W. U.S. 34, west of Loveland. Volunteers will learn to lead the new program for school groups, youth groups, homeschool families and the general public. Register for the training at offero.cityofloveland.org.
Baby and Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 3 and their caregivers. Website: lovelandpubliclibrary.org.
Preschool Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org.
Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Bingo Planet, 281 E. 29th St., Loveland. Benefits Fort Collins Lions Club charitable activities. $8, email info@fortcollinslions.org.
Texas Hold’em: 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Boise Tavern, 1475 N. Boise Ave., No. 4, Loveland. Free, rockymountainpokervenues.com.
Brews Beyond Belief Book Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E. 15th St., Loveland. April book” “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott. Speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, horror and history) book club usually meets the fourth Wednesday of the month. bigtbrewery.com.
Homeward Alliance Family Resource Navigator: 9 a.m-noon Wednesdays, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Office hours to help families and individuals with housing and rental assistance, obtaining documents, employment navigation and assistance applying for public benefits. Website: homewardalliance.org.
Northern Colorado Masks Exhibition and Fundraiser: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Museum of Art Fort Collins, 201 S. College Ave., Fort Collins. View in person at the museum and through an online auction at fly.causepilot.com/moafc/masks2024. Runs through June 7. Museum admission $8-$10, moafc.org.
