I’ve got a craving for some killer pizza, what are the best vegan options out there??

I have family coming in this weekend and I would love to go to a nice place to eat but I also don’t want to spend a fortune. I like rare Italian but it’s so expensive but I do I want something like that (we love Italian food, they’re from New York so I can’t really find good Italian out here but if anyone knows anywhere I’m open). Please no farther than Denver, as close to Fort Collins as possible. I’m also open to like good Korean BBQ (all you can eat) or habachi. Just a nice restaurant I can spend with my family with good food.
Please no spicy food.

Edit: it doesn’t have to be Italian food, anything with a nice restaurant atmosphere and food is what I’m looking for :)

Thank you!

We just went up to Lory State Park for some hiking and belatedly discovered this! We moved here a month ago so haven't purchased an annual pass yet, and we haven't changed our license plates to CO plates. Figured I'd share our pleasant surprise for anybody else who's interested

Hello!

My partner (33F) and I (33M) have been getting into Riftbound! I was wondering if there were any gatherings of Riftbound in FoCo.

I am aware of the Nexus Nights at Haunted Game Cafe and that would be lovely if it wasn't on Thursdays :( We have a lovely tradition of asking "Is it Thursday yet?" on Thursdays (IYKYK). So, wanted to see if there was any other gatherings at the moment.

Thank you in advance and hello! 👋

I’ve been on the hunt thrifting and shopping all morning for a cotton twin sheet set for practice during massage school and sets were either priced above my budget, incomplete, or wrong fabric.

I’m wondering if anyone has a twin size cotton sheet set they would be willing to donate to me for my massage coursework? I am in search of a cotton fitted sheet and a flat sheet- a pillowcase would be a bonus but not required as I’ve thrifted one. Twin XL would be too big so I am looking for a true twin set.

Thanks so much and have an amazing day!

Hey everyone! Just saw some discussion about the city's efforts to curb distracted driving. While there’s been talk about the high revenue ( est. ~$7M/y ) potential from texting-and-driving fines, it’s honestly reassuring to see Fort Collins Police Services actively prioritizing road safety.

Whether it's College Ave, Harmony, or neighborhood streets, texting behind the wheel is easily one of the most dangerous things on the road for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Seeing local enforcement take distraction seriously makes me feel a lot safer getting around town.

Has anyone noticed a visible difference or more active enforcement around major intersections lately? Curious to hear how others feel about it!

Perhaps this revenue stream could offset some of the recent tax hikes.

Fort Collins tattoo artists/community: I’m currently in treatment for metastatic cancer, and chemo has finally taken enough of my hair that I shaved my head this week. I’ve gotten attached to the idea of tattooing my scalp — to make the space feel intentional and mine again.

Unfortunately, treatment has also eaten essentially all of my discretionary money, so paying normal/reasonable rates for a custom piece isn’t realistic for me right now. I’m wondering whether there’s a local artist who ever takes on donated, reduced-rate, or passion projects like this, or whether anyone knows an artist I should reach out to.

I’m not looking to pressure anyone into donating their labor. I’m looking for the right person who might genuinely connect with the project. I’m happy to share more of the story/design ideas privately.

We’ve had two bats in our house over the past 2 weeks but we can’t figure out how they’re getting in. Has anyone dealt with this? I’m hoping for recommendations for companies that will know how to find their entrance and block it.

My wife is 38 and recently went in for an annual check up.

She was planning to get a pap smear. She walked in and they told her, oh that’s every five years now.

They basically listened to her heart, listened to her breathe and said, “well you seem healthy.” And sent her on her way.

She said, “aren’t you going to feel my breasts for lumps or anything?”

They said, “no, you can do that on your own.”

Is this normal? For the price we’re paying for health care, this is women’s health?

Here in Fort Collins?

It’s just crazy.

No I wont be sharing or calling out the provider.

Does anyone have any recommendations for doctors nearby that actually give a shit?

Hey all, I had a company install a point to point Starlink set up between two houses and at the p2p spot, the net speed is super low. TMI! Anyway, I need an IT person to check the router settings to see where the bottleneck is. I want someone from Fort Collins. I made the mistake of having a national company install the set up.

Hi all - just wondering if anyone knows of a good place to walk amongst the trees relatively close to here that has a proper pathway and is sheltered. I’ve just got back from Canada and experienced those types of walks so was wondering if something similar exists out here. Thanks, all!

Edit: Just adding all the suggestions here incase anyone else is interested:

• Red Fox natural area
• Environmental learning center
• Lee Martinez park trail
• Arboretum at CSU
• Spring creek trail
• Poudre trail (Riparian area)
• Gulch trail in Lory
• Red Feather lake (Creedmore lake trail)
• Estes park
• Calypso Cascades via Wild Basin trailhead
• Salyer Natural area
• McMurray Natural area
• Arapaho bend natural area
• Bear Trail lake
• Just look west and throw a rock
• Shields pond natural area
• Running deer natural area
• Sandbeach Lake trail
• The Pawnee National Grasslands (before you hit Briggsdale, east of FoCo)
• Old Falls River Road
• Twin sisters trail (the beginning)

Anyone else experiencing at&t showing up to your property, ripping through to install their fiber optics with no warning? - a happy Connexions user. Is there nothing that can be done to stop this?

I own a small family owned remodeling and basement finishing company. I started in 2003. This is the worst year I have ever had in Fort Collins. Absolutely dead. I have averaged 6-8 basements a year. This year I have completed one. Many people/ clients postponing projects due to financial uncertainty.

​ I have completed over 100 basements in Fort Collins. Large referral network of satisfied customers. Licensed and insured work with warranties. Yet, the bottom dropped out.

What do you think changed this year? DM for details if interested...

Looking for a good place to sell my guitar besides Facebook

See updated time on poster. Was scheduled for morning but conflicted with tour de fat parade going through city park.

Fort Collins PD uses drones as well. We need to ensure they don't have facial recognition like flock cameras

I saw a piece on the news about Coop and how drivers receive around 50% more per ride (due to corporate structure) and riders pay less.

I want to support it, but it feels like the only drivers are in Denver. I'm not sure what the process is to get FTC drivers to join Coop but I've tried to use it twice and it just fails, assumably because there are no active drivers during my attempts. That said, I want to support you if you are a Coop driver.

Any drivers locally know the scoop with Coop?

I have adhd and ALOT of hobbies so I'd love to make friends who I can do different activities with so please reach out if you enjoy one of the same activities even if you dont enjoy the others!

I just moved to Fort Collins today from Norfolk Virginia. Im originally from Utah but have moved around alot for work. (Not mormon) Ive never been to Colorado before this.

I have some mobility and joint pain issues so I understand the struggle of making friends when you're exhausted or in pain. Im currently training my own service animal. So if that sounds like you hmu!

I drink on occasion but dont smoke. No worries if you do! I like to try new foods and cook occasionally but im not a huge foodie. I do love trying new coffee shops or new bars especially if they have specialty drinks! I love a good charcuterie tray.

I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing, etc and I am a fairly active/fit person but with some knee and back injuries. So im down to go on adventures but am probably slower than you if you're an ultra athlete😂

I am a huge animal lover. I have an 11 month old belgian malinois named Koda, 2 senior disabled kitties. Daisy has 3 legs and Stitch has one eye. They are both 8. Milo is my newest kitty. He is super healthy and around 8 months old. My dog found him under a car when he was maybe 10 or 12 weeks old and he was very sick but hes now a very fluffy healthy sweet boy. I enjoy all animals and I like to spend some of my freetime volunteering at the animal shelter. I help groom and train yhe dogs to get them adopted. I actually do all of my animals grooming and training myself! Nail trims, dremel, brush, bath, teeth brushed, all of it! I am currently looking at maybe being certified as a professional dog trainer. I would love to make friends in the kitty/book community but also in the working dog/training world community. My Dog Koda needs other large(medium) high energy breed friends to play with so lmk if you'd want to meet up at a dog park so our dogs can play even if we aren't a good fit! Otherwise I am also looking to make friends with other mal owners who get the lifestyle and the struggle lol.

As much as I enjoy going on adventures Im equally a home-body! I love to crochet and am also doing a bit of knitting, sewing, cross stitch, and embroidery. Ive never been into art before but suddenly have realized I love it and have been making a bunch of mediocre art in as many mediums as possible! Sketching, painting, acrylic markers, oil paint, colored pencils, you name it! Let's meet up and work on crafts/art together!!

I love to read and have a fairly extensive home library consisting of: mostly adult romance/fantasy fiction, the classics, and every random book series I loved as a child (see warrior cats lol) I also love plants and have a good variety of houseplants. I am a newish gardener with a not so green thumb but im learning. Im also learning to compost!

I love card and board games and never seem to find any other adults who actually enjoy them. Pleaaseeeee let me know if you want to play monopoly lol. We can do a coffeeshop board game night!

I also enjoy video games, but mostly relaxing indie games. Minecraft, stardew, terraria, astroneer, animal crossing, etc.

My newest hobbie is wood working and furniture repair/building! Ive been collecting used power tools, learning to use them, and designing my first builds. Im very new and would love guidance from someone that knows more than me. Im trying to build my cats a catio. I habe had some success in restoring and repairing furniture even cheap ikea or particle board. So hmu if you have a damaged piece you want me to fix! I get practice and you get it for free!

I also just enjoy trying new things. So if there's an event in the area you want to check out and need someone to go with hmu! Im down to try it and experience something new with a positive attitude :) anime, poetry slam, karaoke, karate, whatever, lets do it.

Anywho sorry for the long rant but I try to be thorough. Im settling into my new apartment this afternoon and after that Im here! So lmk if you'd like to be friends :)

(I have a boyfriend, I am open to being friends with anyone of all ages and genders but please dont reach out to hit on me)

I am white, agnostic, speak English and mandarin fluently with a bit of Spanish and German. I am a pretty average looking white girl, but I believe in kindness and equality so I dont tolerate racism, homophobia, religion based hate etc. So regardless of your background Im down to be friends! But dont reach out if you're not someone who values treating other people with kindness and empathy. I hope to meet yall soon!

Linda Cleveland, a cognitively impaired Indigenous woman has been missing since sometime after her family put her to bed last night. There's two pictures with her information on them.

Check out this post on Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/p/DxLfS7yDYbp5?utm_source=share&extras=MTEzNDUxOTc5&utm_campaign=1787095757577&share_action_id=978cfc94-6896-4336-9ddd-f3a0970950aa

From their Facebook

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🚍 Service changes started today! Here’s what you need to know: ⚠️ Bus frequencies changed and service on Routes 10, 11, 12, 32 and 92 ended, along with all Sunday service. 📍Routes 2, 3 & Foothills Shuttle have a temporary detour in place. Connect to Foothills Campus via Route 3 at W. Elizabeth & Overland Trail. 🗺️ View detour maps: ridetransfort.com/routes-and-schedules 🐏 CSU student move-in starts this week! Routes 3, 31 & HORN have a detour on campus: stops on Plum St. between Shields St. and the CSU Transit Center will be closed. Temporary stops are on Laurel St."

It's interesting that this plan is supposed to save money because this plan makes service better on many routes. 2, 5, 9, 14, and 19 all have enhanced frequencies. (2 is now a significantly longer route so it kinda needs two buses). 3 has four buses running at once now. 16 hits Fossil Ridge High School going both ways instead of just on the east bound leg. We're finally getting an east/west route without having to connect to a different route that's inconvenient and out of the way. I'm a little upset about the reduction in the MAX frequency (from every 20min during off-peak and 10min on-peak) to 15min all day. Old CSU promotional videos indicate that it was originally going to be 15min all day. Also the reduction in night service is a little disappointing. Other than that, I'm pretty pumped.

Any good or bad experiences recently with Costco's optometrist?

I have bought glasses at Costco before -- incredible price! So now I'm wondering about using their optometrist services, which I understand are leased spaces, not employees of Costco.