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Culture
Boulder Histories Film Festival returns this weekend with local short documentaries exploring unusual stories (including Frozen Dead Guy Days and historic preservation) at community venues, with screenings starting Saturday 5 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall and continuing Sunday at Chautauqua Auditorium; tickets cost $16 per block or $38.52 for access.
Sports
Longmont Trojans scored a 41-0 win over Skyline on Friday & will host Sand Creek next week as schools in the Boulder area played competitive Week 2 games, marking a strong season start.
Community
Raise the Future now offers Family Support Services to help foster and adoptive families build lasting bonds through in-home coaching and connection groups (using TBRI strategies to guide care).
Families can access this support service immediately in Colorado.
Sports
Legacy High School hosted Horizon (Football Friday) for its home opener, sparking local excitement in a rivalry game held on Friday that boosted community pride in local sports.
Education
Legacy High School was named the National Banner Unified Champion for its work integrating students with and without disabilities, highlighting its commitment to inclusive education.
Education
The St. Vrain Valley School District will host a community meeting about a new Erie elementary school on Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Erie High School Auditorium, 3180 Weld County Road 5; attendees can review boundary plans, construction timelines, and naming proposals with language assistance available upon request.
Health
Boulder County Public Health warned Monday, Aug.
24 that a dangerous form of fentanyl is circulating in the illegal drug market — officials advise testing substances, carrying naloxone and avoiding use alone as 35 fentanyl poisoning deaths occurred last year.
Culture
Colorado Restaurant Foundation is hosting the four-day Food + Wine Festival from August 26 to 29 at the Tivoli Quad to raise funds for hospitality training programs and support workers, and the event features local restaurants, wine symposia, and a food truck competition called the Shake + Brake Showdown.
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