AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Fort Collins Colorado. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:21:39 -0600 Colorado Eagles players Adam Hogg and Ryan Tobler will visit Bauder Elementary to encourage students to work hard, learn to read, and stay in school... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/colorado-eagles-emphasize-reading-education-at-bauder-236075 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/colorado-eagles-emphasize-reading-education-at-bauder-236075 Schools and Libraries Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dr. Jerry Wilson, Superintendent, and members of PSD’s Board of Education will join Rotary Read when they give Zach Core Knowledge School 3rd... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/rotary-read-to-distribute-last-of-1-900-dictionaries-at-zach-236079 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/rotary-read-to-distribute-last-of-1-900-dictionaries-at-zach-236079 Schools and Libraries Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Students at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School have the opportunity to learn in and outside of traditional classrooms and will give presentations... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/celebration-of-learning-at-polaris-expeditionary-learning-school-236082 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/celebration-of-learning-at-polaris-expeditionary-learning-school-236082 Schools and Libraries Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 PSD Collects Food for the Hungry   Congratulations to students, teachers and staff at schools throughout the Poudre School District for working... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/holidays-provide-opportunity-to-teach-students-to-help-others-236083 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/holidays-provide-opportunity-to-teach-students-to-help-others-236083 Schools and Libraries Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Thursday, Nov. 19, 5 to 9 p.m., Jason's Deli Fundraising Night, percentage of proceeds go toward the Fossil Ridge High School's "The Beat Goes... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/fundraisers-service-projects-236085 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/fundraisers-service-projects-236085 Schools and Libraries Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Art Scholastics Exhibition: January 9 - 30, 2010 Awards: January 22 and 30, 2010 SuperArt! Student art is displayed in the Johannsen Support... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/psd-fine-art-whole-child-activities-2009-2010-236088 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/psd-fine-art-whole-child-activities-2009-2010-236088 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view Poudre School District News For Nov 18- Dec 9,... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/poudre-school-district-news-for-nov-18-dec-9-2009-236089 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/poudre-school-district-news-for-nov-18-dec-9-2009-236089 Schools and Libraries Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 See Larimer County Sheriff's Website for more information. On-Line... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/lcso-new-bullsheet-231307 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/lcso-new-bullsheet-231307 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Soroptimist of Fort Collins is currently accepting nominations / applications of outstanding women and girls in northern Colorado and invites you to... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/soroptimist-award-deadlines-approach-235418 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/soroptimist-award-deadlines-approach-235418 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Talk with Legislators at Parent-Sponsored Forum on Education Parents and community members are invited to talk with legislators during the parent... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/dab-annual-forum-on-education-235522 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/dab-annual-forum-on-education-235522 Schools and Libraries Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Students from Rocky Mountain High School’s anatomy and physiology class will assist Beattie 4th graders as they dissect lamb hearts at Beattie,... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/beattie-elementary-4th-graders-to-dissect-lamb-hearts-234475 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/beattie-elementary-4th-graders-to-dissect-lamb-hearts-234475 Schools and Libraries Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Fort Collins Museum and Discovery Science Center Announces Architect and Design Team for the New Facility The Fort Collins Museum & Discovery... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/fort-collins-museum-and-discovery-science-center-announces-architect-and-design-team-233870 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/fort-collins-museum-and-discovery-science-center-announces-architect-and-design-team-233870 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Visitors may view a gallery of student art displayed in the windows along the main street of Front Range Village Shopping Center, home to the new... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/student-art-on-display-at-front-range-village-during-holidays-233512 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/student-art-on-display-at-front-range-village-during-holidays-233512 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Talk With Legislators At Parent-Sponsored Forum On Education Parents and community members are invited to talk with legislators during the... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/dab-annual-forum-on-education-233513 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/dab-annual-forum-on-education-233513 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Thursday, Nov. 12, is Turkey Round-Up Day in PSD! More than 2,500 turkeys are needed this holiday season for food baskets in Larimer County.... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/psd-schools-announce-fundraisers-service-projects-233515 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/psd-schools-announce-fundraisers-service-projects-233515 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Poudre School District invites the community to learn about proposed graduation requirement changes.  Attendees will have the opportunity to ask... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/graduation-requirements-committee-shares-draft-new-date-233516 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/graduation-requirements-committee-shares-draft-new-date-233516 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Poudre School District Wellness Matters Committee is encouraging employees, volunteers and their families to maintain their weight over the holidays... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/psd-promotes-staff-health-with-hold-the-holidays-competition-233518 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/psd-promotes-staff-health-with-hold-the-holidays-competition-233518 Health and Fitness Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Congratulations go to Poudre High School 10th grader, Bryce Miller, for his efforts to beautify the Nature Nook at Irish Elementary School.... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/phs-student-beautifies-nature-nook-at-irish-elementary-school-233522 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/phs-student-beautifies-nature-nook-at-irish-elementary-school-233522 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the Poudre School District News For November 11-25,... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/poudre-school-district-news-for-november-11-24-2009-233527 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/poudre-school-district-news-for-november-11-24-2009-233527 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Hundreds of Rocky Mountain High School students, staff and teachers will give boxes of gifts and bags of groceries to more than 80 needy families... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/rmhs-students-host-holiday-activity-for-needy-families-233529 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/rmhs-students-host-holiday-activity-for-needy-families-233529 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Lesher Middle School Art Teacher Named Art Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Deborah Frain, who was recently named Middle School Art... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/psd-staff-achieves-success-233530 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/psd-staff-achieves-success-233530 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A Riffenburgh Elementary teacher recently returned from a 10-day trip to Greenland where he studied microorganisms and how changes in their... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/riffenburgh-teacher-part-of-research-team-in-greenland-232717 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/riffenburgh-teacher-part-of-research-team-in-greenland-232717 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Poudre School District is celebrating Rotary Read, this week, Nov. 2 to 6, to encourage kids to read every day so they will develop a life-long love... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/rotary-read-week-encourages-a-life-long-love-of-reading-232719 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/rotary-read-week-encourages-a-life-long-love-of-reading-232719 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Poudre School District (PSD) was recently named a Gold Leader by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in cooperation with the... http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/psd-named-as-gold-leader-by-the-colorado-environmental-leadership-program-232720 http://www.americantowns.com/co/fortcollins/news/psd-named-as-gold-leader-by-the-colorado-environmental-leadership-program-232720 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600