Things to do in Northern Colorado for April.

Taste of Estes ~ Estes Park

April 17, 2008 Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm Location: Estes Park Conference     Quota Club’s annual dining extravaganza fundraiser! Featuring an edible showcase of Estes Park’s finest restaurants highlighting their menu specialties! Because tickets often sell out prior to the event, diners are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Money raised is used for Quota Club’s various youth, adult and senior community projects.Ticket Price: $18 in advance; $20 at the door Get Tickets at: Estes Park Visitors Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave. Event Contact Phone #: 970-586-5800

5th Annual Fast and the Furriest ~ Fort Collins

April 19th, 2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact Phone #: 303/885-6591 Contact Email: fastandfurriest@gmail.com Location: Behind CSU Vet Medical Center on Drake Rd   5K and 1 K run/walk with pets on a new course. Cost is $25 for adults, $22 for CSU students with ID and $10 for ages 7 - 12. Proceeds will benefit the Companion Care Fund and the class of 2009’s scholarship endowment. Race day features the run-walk along with awards, raffle, food, music and informational booths.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre! ~ Windsor

April 25, 26, 2008  Windsor Community Playhouse Phone number: 674-1790 Tickets Including Dinner - Adults: $25 Children under 14: $20   You MUST call ahead for reservations! Office hours are Wednesday and Friday 9-11:30. Groups of 8 or more: discounts are available Dinner is provided by Fireside and includes, Garlic Herb chicken, scalloped potatoes, steamed veggies, salad and a roll. Dates are subject to change Our annual Dinner Theatre Production this year is a mystery! Who dunnit? Who knows! It will certainly be worth finding out. Join us this year for a show that will surely entertain as well as fill your tummy. Website: http://www.windsorplayhouse.org/

Community Business Showcase ~ Johnstown

Saturday, April 26 2008 10:00am - 4:00pm     The Community Business Showcase will be on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Roosevelt High School, 616 N. 2nd Street, in Johnstown. It is “Where Community and Business Meet.” Exhibitor set up will be on Friday, April 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The Showcase will “showcase” 85-100 exhibitors and is family friendly. Come see the diversity of businesses in Johnstown, Milliken and the region. There will be a special “non-profit exhibition” where you can visit with clubs, organizations and churches in the area. See birds of prey from the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, enjoy entertainment by Enerjazz, have fun viewing pictures of the Pet Contest, get your treasure at the Silent Auction, and enjoy some food. Child care will be provided.

Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day ~ Fort Collins

Tips for the day will be donated to local non-profits.

See you there.