Good morning, Loveland.

A 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of intentionally starting a house fire near Big Barnes Ditch that caused significant property damage with no injuries, and police said he was linked to suspicious activity on March 19 and an earlier residential fire on March 20.

Colorado State University is seeking 800 volunteers to support its spring commencement events from May 15 to 18 as the university prepares its first all-campus ceremony since 1998.

The main ceremony on May 16 at Canvas Stadium (4:30 to 6 p.m., closed to the public) will feature Eugene Daniels as the speaker while 37 recognition ceremonies will host more than 30,000 attendees.

Colorado State Patrol will launch its Buckle Like A Boss campaign from April through August to ticket teenagers not wearing seat belts (troopers investigated over 300 crashes in March 2024 involving drivers aged 16 to 21).

Troopers hope the effort will reduce injuries from preventable crashes.

CSU welcomed Ali Farokhmanesh as the new head coach on Friday morning, replacing Niko Medved who left for Minnesota.

Farokhmanesh, who had been an assistant and is famed for his memorable NCAA tournament shot against Kansas — a moment that won the support of players like forward Nique Clifford — now leads a team that played in three NCAA tournaments over the last four years.

Disney On Ice - Into the Magic

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Blue FCU Arena — Tickets required — Experience a magical adventure with Mickey and Minnie featuring stories from Moana, Frozen, Coco, and more.

Run the Ranch Trail Race

April 1–6 — Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch — Race fees vary — Experience the beauty of Loveland, CO with six distance options in an annual trail race.

Health4Heroes Trail Race

5 PM – 7 PM — Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch — Cost varies by distance — Participate in a beautiful trail race with multiple distance options in Loveland's scenic ranch.

Alcohol-Free Festival in Loveland

4-8 p.m. — desk chair workspace — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening at NoCo's Alcohol-Free Festival with great vibes and unique drinks.

Moderate Hump Day Hike at Devil’s Backbone

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Devil's Backbone Open Space — $10 parking — Enjoy a scenic 4.5-mile hike featuring wildflowers and a chance for picturesque views at the Keyhole.

Brewery Bingo Night

6:30-9 p.m. — Big Thompson Brewery — Free to play — Enjoy easy Brewery Bingo with chances to win beer and prizes.

Face Vocal Band Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Theater Center — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sound of Boulder’s all-vocal rock band.

Easter Brunch at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins

8 AM - 12 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins — Reservations required — Delight in a festive Easter brunch with a delicious menu.

Sweet Heart Winery Open House

12-5 p.m. — Sweet Heart Winery & Event Center — Tasting fee applies — Experience a range of delicious wines at one of Colorado's best wineries.

For the Love of Pickles: Pickle Fest

2-8 p.m. — Loveland Aleworks — Free entry — Celebrate all things pickles with unique brews, local vendors, and fun games galore.