Mark Your Calendar

THURSDAY

Styx: 7:30 p.m., Budweiser Events Center, 5290 Arena Circle, Loveland. In the 1970s and early 1980s, the band was known for triple-platinum albums “The Grand Illusion” (1977), “Pieces of Eight” (1978), “Cornerstone” (1979) and “Paradise Theater” (1981). Tickets $59-$79, available at the box office at the Budweiser Events Center and online at budweisereventscenter.com. Northern Colorado RV and Outdoor Show: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., First National Bank South Exhibition Hall, 5280Arena Circle, Loveland. See motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers and pop-up campers of many makes and models. Free admission. Website: bit.ly/3i4st44. H-P Talk with Ken Jessen: 6:30-8:30p.m., Deskchair Workspace, 201E. Fourth St., Fort Collins. The author of “How it all Began — Hewlett-packard’s Loveland Facility,” published in 1999, will give a talk on “Hewlett-packard’s Loveland Facility — Its Early Years” about the people and products during the early years of the Loveland facility. Call 970-462-9464 or email mag10co@hotmail.com. Mornings at Mckee: 9-10:30 a.m., Mckee Medical Center, 2000N. Boise Ave., Loveland. Dr. Siavash Panah provides insight on getting a restful night’s sleep with good sleephabits and sleep apnea awareness. Free. Call 970-8106633. Environmental Education Volunteer Training: 9:3011:30 a.m., Chilson Recreation Center, Oak Room, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. Train for Critter Scene Investigations. Registration required at offero.cityofloveland.org. Homeward Alliance Mobile Laundry: 9 a.m-noon drop off at Loveland Public Library parking lot, 300N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Pick up by 2:45 p.m. the same day. Call 970460-6451or email laundry@homewardalliance.org. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., House of Neighborly Service Life Center, 1511E. 11th St., Loveland. Volunteers will help those who qualify fill out their tax forms for this year. First-come, first-served. Capacity depends on the number of volunteers available. Runs Monday-thursday through April 18. Website: vitaloveland.org. Genealogy Assistance: 1-3p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Free assistance from the Larimer County Genealogical Society. Website: lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events. Aims Community College Free Tax Help: 4-8p.m., Loveland Campus, 104E. Fourth St., room 107, Loveland. Tax help by Irs-certified student and community volunteers through a partnership with the Tax Help Colorado program. Offered Thursdays through Feb. 23. No appointment required. First-come-first-served basis. Website: aims.co/ tax-help. Family Storytime: 10-10:30a.m., Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 5. Free. Website: lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events. Bilingual Storytime: 11-11:30a.m., Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 5. Free. Website: lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events. Waggin’ Tales: 4-5p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Children can practice reading with a licensed therapy dog. Come to the Children’s desk during or up to 30minutes before the program to sign up your child/ family for a session with the dog. Free. Website: lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events. Texas Hold’em: 7-10:30 p.m., Charlie L’s Pub, 271 14th St. SE, Loveland. Free to play. Website: rockymountainpokervenues.com. Loveland Mountain Club — Embryo Lake: 6-7 miles. Contact Jane D at 260-413-2686or email at jcdflyfisher@ gmail.com for details and to sign up. Non-members welcome. Visit lovelandmountainclub.org. “Thurgood”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins. In celebration of Black History Month, “Thurgood” portrays the first Black American Supreme Court Justice and one of the greatest civil rights lawyers in history. $10-$25. Call 970-221-6730or visit lctix.com. Square Dusters Square Dance Club Introductory Dance: 6:30-8:30p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 301E. Drake Road, Fort Collins. With ice cream. Bring a dance partner if possible. Couples, singles and students are welcome. Call Leanne at 970-484-1007 or Barbara at 970-667-7330or visit squaredusters.com. “Battery Bonanza”: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Garbage Garage Education Center, 5887S. Taft Hill Road, Building D, Fort Collins. Stop by to learn all about batteries. Learn what they’re in, how they work, why they are hazardous, and which valuable resources can be recovered from them. Hands-on, interactive, family-friendly event for all ages. Free. Register at eventbrite.com/e/battery-bonanza-tickets-507798247227.

FRIDAY

“New York/new York — The Avant-garde from Mid-century” Exhibit Opens: 10a.m.-5p.m., Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. The exhibit features works by the influential mid-20th century modern masters that anchor the collection of Loveland artist, collector and entrepreneur Doug Erion, along with pieces on loan from other museums, galleries and private collections. Runs through April 23. $7 for ages 13-plus. Call 970-962-2410or visit thelovelandmuseum.org. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 7 p.m., Mountain View High School, Sue E. Wall Auditorium, 3500 Mountain View Drive, Loveland. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime while candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives as they spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words. $12for adults, $10for students and $8for ages 11and under. Website: showtix4u.com/event-details/71260. Northern Colorado RV and Outdoor Show: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., First National Bank South Exhibition Hall, 5280Arena Circle, Loveland. See motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers and pop-up campers of many makes and models. Free admission. Website: bit.ly/3i4st44. Piano Bar: 8:30-10 p.m., Monroe’s Lounge, 5542 E. U.S. 34, Loveland. Hosted by pianist Dana Mcelwain. Call 970667-7810or visit monroeslounge.net/events. Girl Scout Cooking and Beer Pairing: 3-9 p.m., Big Thompson Brewery, 114E. 15th St., Loveland. $16. Call 970-619-8138or visit bigtbrewery.com. Texas Hold’em: 7-10:30 p.m., Boise Tavern, 1475 N. Boise Ave., No. 4, Loveland. Free. Website: rockymountainpokervenues.com. Pub Quiz Night: 6:30p.m., Big Thompson Brewery, 114E. 15th St., Loveland. Free. Website: bigtbrewery.com. Yoga Storytime: 10-10:30a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages 3-6and caregivers. Bring your own mat. Free. Website: lovelandpubliclibrary. org/events. Homeward Alliance Mobile Laundry: 9 a.m-noon drop off at Loveland Public Library parking lot, 300N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Pick up by 2:45 p.m. the same day. Call 970460-6451or email laundry@homewardalliance.org.