Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Expanded care in Northern Colorado: Banner Health’s Timnath clinic opens today at 5451 E. Harmony Road, replacing Signal Tree Drive. The larger site offers family medicine, pediatrics, and a Horizon lab with walk-in testing -- see services and location.

Community art meets civic pride: Voting is open now for Larimer County’s next I Voted sticker, created by local students, with ten finalists to choose from, and voting closes at 7 p.m. on May 1 -- see how to cast your vote.

Community music under the stars: Loveland’s free Summer Concert Series will return to the Foote Lagoon on Thursdays in July, featuring a Motown Stax revue with DZIRAE GOLD, a Madonna tribute, and The Spicy Pickles -- see dates, times and lineup.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably paying way more than you need to. It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,000 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium to ~$60 a month - see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Puzzles with hometown flair: Clueology Rooms is family-owned, Loveland-built, and delightfully extra, with original adventures like Escape From Alcatraz II and Jurassic Journey plus high-tech touches including an FPV robot you steer to disarm booby traps. Grab your usual crew, put your phones away, and remind your brain it still loves solving things.

Weekend brunch, sorted: When your weekend needs a gentle nudge, Taste Local delivers a laid-back spread that tastes like here. Loveland-owned and sourcing from nearby purveyors, they craft thoughtful breakfast-and-lunch plates made for lingering, easy conversation, and that extra cup of coffee.

Time-bending brain fuel: Time Emporium Escape Rooms: Loveland is an easy this-week plan that turns your group chat into heroes with three immersive adventures. Raid a pharaoh’s tomb, chase clues through Victorian London, or prove your magic in the Wizard’s Tower... then argue about who actually carried the team on the ride home.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🩺 Community Breast Ultrasound Screening @ Bridge Health Clinic | Tuesday (4/28) at 8:30 AM – Skip the waiting game and book a quick, painless breast ultrasound with HerScan at Bridge Health Clinic, Loveland. It finds what mammograms can miss, especially with dense tissue, and is implant safe, radiologist read, no prescription required, all for $295. Peace of mind, then coffee.

🐾 Adopt a Shelter Pet Day @ PetSmart | Thursday (4/30) at 4:00 PM – Consider this your excuse to adopt a roommate who won’t judge your streaming queue. National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day hits PetSmart Loveland, so meet pups and kittens, get pre-approved for the first hour, and come early, because the cute ones go fast.

🏇 Kentucky Derby Party @ Loveland Aleworks | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Derby Day at Loveland Aleworks, where we pretend Main Street is Churchill Downs and our horses are pints. Wear the big hat, seersucker, or a sharp suit, snag $1 off beers, and toast the fastest two minutes in sports, free and friendly.

🐦 Bird Banding & Bird Walk @ High Plains Environmental Center | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – First Saturday plans sorted. Watch a bird-banding demo near the HPEC Barn, for science, not selfies, hear field stories, maybe even hold a songbird, then follow an expert-led walk around Equalizer Lake to spot whoever’s migrating through. Bring binoculars, layers, and your leashed dog.

🎨 Spring Craft Show @ Cactus Grille | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Whether you plan ahead or panic-shop the morning of, this Spring Craft Show has 15-plus local vendors ready to save your Mother’s Day. Think handmade soaps, clever cards, and jewelry that does not scream airport gift shop, all from neighbors you actually know.

📚 Spring 2026 Used Book Sale @ Thomas M. McKee 4-H, Youth and Community Building | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Think your shelves are full? Cute. Hit the Friends of the Loveland Public Library used book sale for novels, cookbooks, children’s favorites, DVDs, games, and surprise gems, then feel smug because it funds local library programs. Members get first dibs, and Sunday is fill-a-bag bliss.

📚 Book Fair Fundraiser @ Barnes & Noble Booksellers | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Book lovers, here’s your excuse to loiter at Barnes & Noble at Centerra and call it philanthropy. Every purchase helps fund free speech and reading screenings in our community, and yes, online orders still count through the next day. Guilt-free retail therapy, achieved.

Whitecap Haven pairs pastoral calm with refined design, showcasing beamed ceilings and a wall of glass to whitecap mountain views. The great room centers on a gas fireplace and wood floors, flowing to a chef’s kitchen with premium appliances, warming drawer, and barn door pantry. A luxe primary suite, office-ready bedroom, wraparound patio, and epoxy garage add ease near Berthoud.