Keller Williams Realty - Loveland Colorado

day: event, location
2: Piñata Party, Museum
2: Movies on Main, Centerra
4: 4th Celebration, North Lake Park
7: Water Balloon Fun, Library
9: Piñata Party, Museum
9-10: Loveland Loves BBQ, Downtown
9: Teen Movie @ Library
9: Movies on Main, Centerra
10-11: SummerFest, Foote Lagoon
15: Clay Collage, Museum
16: Sounds of Centerra
17: Classic 5K/10K, Davidson-Gebhardt
21: Battle Bands, North Lake Park
23: Sounds of Centerra
24: Cherry Pie Celebration, Peters Park
27: Theatre for Kids, Rialto
30: Sounds of Centerra
* Every Thursday: Foote Lagoon Concerts!
* Every Sunday: Farmer’s Market, Fairgrounds Park

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July 4th Celebration ~ Loveland
July 4, 2010

North Lake Park is the location for a day of family fun, food, concerts,
and fireworks. Activities run throughout the day and firework celebrations begin at 8:00pm. Check out www.cityofloveland.org for more information.

5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. – The Folk Collection (Traditional Folk)
7:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – Peter Davison (Children’s Performance)
8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. – Loveland Concert Band and Fireworks Show

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Loveland Loves BBQ ~ Loveland
July 9-10, 2010

Nestled beneath the majestic Rocky Mountains, Loveland, Colorado is host to the fourth annual Loveland Loves Barbecue cook-off. Competition is Friday, July 9th from Noon to 9pm and Saturday, July 10th from 11am to 6pm at the southwest corner of Cleveland and 5th street in historic downtown Loveland. Judging will include the big four – beef brisket, chicken, pork ribs, and pulled pork. Entries of sauces, desserts, side dishes, and “anything goes” will also be judged.

http://www.lovelandlovesbbq.com/

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Cherry Pie Celebration ~ Loveland
July 24, 2010
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Peters Park, Loveland Museum/Gallery
5:00 p.m. – Book ‘em Danno (Hawaiian Swing)
6:40 p.m. – Loose Cannon Bluegrass (Bluegrass)

Pie, ice cream, historical displays, cheery pie recipe contest, car show and live music!

date: event, location
1: Noontime Nature, Library
3: DIY for Teens, Library
10: Travelling Storyteller, Library
11: Night on the Town, Downtown
12-13: Relay For Life, The Ranch
15: Tuesday Theater-Kids, Rialto
18: Jesse Winchester Concert, Rialto
19: SummerBlast @ Centerra
19: Pictures At An Exhibition, Rialto
22: Gone To The Beach, Museum
25: Human Battleship Program, Library
26: Garden Tour, Lake Loveland
26: Missoula Children’s Theatre, Rialto
27: Hazel Miller, Rialto
29: Tuesday Theater Kids, Rialto
30: Mysteries Of The Deep, Library

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Buckhorn Northern Railroad ~ Loveland
Weekly June to August
Come Ride The Loveland Lions Clubs’ Buckhorn Northern Railroad Opens each year Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day! North Lake Park just north of Lake Loveland and rides are $.75 each and children 3 and under are FREE!

Schedule:
Monday – Train Does Not Run
Tuesday – 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday – 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
Thursday – 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday – 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday – 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday – 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Loveland Lions Clubs run the train and the train is owned by the City of Loveland. Proceeds from the train support many vision and eyesight projects and programs.

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2nd Friday Night on the Town ~ Loveland

June 11, 2010
Downtown Loveland. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Year round event where the downtown Loveland galleries, shops and restaurants invite people in for featured artist’s receptions, live music, and an overall block party like atmosphere for a night of art shopping and dining.

2nd Friday of every month!

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Movies on Main ~ Loveland

Every Friday Night in June!

A Friday Night Family Film Series
Movies begin at approximately 9:00pm
Admission: Free
Location: The Promenade Shops at Centerra

June 4 – Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeaquel
June 11 – Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
June 18 – Aliens in the Attic
June 25 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Free popcorn and cotton candy (while supplies last)!
For more information call 970-461-1285

Last Thursday it didn’t take flight instructions to get Loveland Keller Williams Realty agents to turn off all electronic devices. It was the call to volunteer for the 2nd annual RED Day that got agents out of the office and into the community. RED (Renew, Energize and Donate) Day is a Keller Williams Realty international service initiative dedicated to improving communities. The service day is held annually on May 13th and engages Keller Williams Realty associates from across the US and Canada in civic service.

Keller Williams’ agents from the Loveland office split into two groups. The first group gathered at H.E.L.P International to sort and package clothing that will be sent to countries in need of humanitarian aid. Margaret Herdt with Keller Williams Realty organized the project. Herdt reported that “not only did we get a boat load done; we had a lot of fun doing it!”

The second Loveland group rolled up their sleeves for Loveland Habitat for Humanity. These agents tackled dry walling projects at a local build site. “It’s so important to give back to our community whether financially or with our time. Habitat for Humanity was a great choice for our project since they make the dream of owning a home a reality for people, which is one of our goals as Realtors®,” said Alicia Stewart of Keller Williams Realty. Stewart organized the Habitat project day.

Overall over 50 agents from Keller Williams Realty of Northern Colorado participated in RED Day projects. Fort Collins agents partnered with Putnam Elementary to read with students, collaborate on art projects and decorate for the school’s Fiesta de Mayo event. Agents from Greeley completed home improvement projects for a community member that could not complete the work otherwise, and brought gifts to a local nursing home. “RED Day is a true win‐win for our agents and the community,” concluded JoAnn Johnston, Operating Principal of Keller Williams Realty of Northern Colorado.

Contributed by Kelli Wallace, KWTech

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Even in the face of some markets down swings, the economy is gaining traction. The GDP rose 3.2 percent in the first quarter. This is a major signal that sustained gains are likely in the near future.

First-time home buyers held 44% of nationwide existing home sales. This is good news as more of the mortgages that may have been underwater have been sold.

Other indicators are telling us that stability is ahead as well. Median home price for existing properties have risen 0.4 percent over last year and 3.6 percent from February. Mortgage rates are also anticipated to rise 1 to 1.5 percent by the end of 2010.

The two main factors that are hindering a full and robust recovery are unemployment and the number of foreclosures that must still be worked through.

Source: KWRI/This month in real estate

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In real estate, there is are very simple and straight forward examples of giving and it’s rewards. A potential buyer will give their time and authority to an agent. Their reward is a few options to choose from and possibly purchase a new home. Conversely, an agent will give their time and gas money to show clients house after house. Their reward is a commission check and finding that perfect home for their buyers and achieve their dream.

Giving, in and of itself, is always simple. However, it can be much bigger than time, homes, and paychecks.

Any big company knows that reputation is important in running their successful business. They know that to build and keep good standing with their communities they must nurture relationships. Giving is a great way and often times it is the only way.

Have you ever noticed that giving has nearly always given back to the giver much more? Take a quick look back to the beginning. For the buyer, the time they gave returned a home. A home is a very big deal! For the agent, their time given to their client returned income the them and their family and the satisfaction of helping someone achieve their dream.

On a grander scale, companies that give to their communities nearly always have many fans. Again, often times those fans are employees.

Who are you going to give to today?

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