Send your calendar items regarding non-profit organizations only [email protected] by Monday at noon and post them on the Surveyor community calendar at www.berthoudsurveyor.com/events/community/add/.

Saturday, Feb. 4
Feeling the need to get your garden started but not sure how? This Saturday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. you have an opportunity to learn the details of that process from Clara Levy of Papa Hawk Farms. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/garden-planning-class.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Valentine Card Party at St. John the Evangelist Church’s Council of Catholic Women on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 12-4 p.m., in their Bread of Life Hall at 1730 W. 12th St., Loveland. A $5 ticket will get you an afternoon of card games and fun, dessert and coffee and a chance for one of the many door prizes. Cards are provided. Bring your friends for a full table or join others in a game. For more information, to purchase tickets, or reserve a table, call Roberta at 970-667-3802. Walk-ins are welcome.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Bring your children to the Glass of Art to create a canvas proxy heart for their Valentine. Feb 11, 2 p.m., $20.

Valentine’s dance at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dance lessons at 6:45. Dance begins at 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dance to the music of the Kip Scholl band. To purchase tickets http://www.goodtimesdanceclub.com
Monday, Feb. 13
The school district seeks to serve all students within its boundaries. One population given special focus is students of unhoused families, those referred to as “homeless”. On Monday, Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. at the Methodist Church (820 Ninth St.) district staff will give a presentation on the needs and resources of these students in the Berthoud-Loveland community. Ways that churches and non-profits can assist will be addressed. The presentation is both informative and inspiring. The public is urged to attend.
Announcements
The Larimer County Humane Society is in need of donations. For every animal who comes through our doors, our primary goal is to make their stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Your support, care, and love for all animals makes that possible.
Wish List:
• Lint rollers
• Kitten collars
• Feliway Calming Spray for Cats
• Dog Calming Diffuser Kit
• Edible Bed for Small Mammals
• Chicken Ball for Barnyard Animals
If you would like to support the animals in our care go to larimerhumane.org/give or call 970-226-3647. Donations can be dropped off at 3501 E. 71st St., Loveland, Colo.
Events at the library
Every Monday – Writer’s Group from 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Sunshine Storytime – Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m
For more information see berthoudcommunitylibrary.org or call 970-532-2757.
House of Neighborly Service in Berthoud is available to help with food baskets, utilities, prescriptions and resources. Donations of cereal, canned goods (soup and fruit), paper towels and toilet paper are needed and financial contributions are always welcome. For more information go to www.honservice.org or call 970-532-0161. Open in Berthoud on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 375 Meadowlark Dr.
Scheduled meetings
AA Berthoud Hump Day recurring Wednesday evening (7 – 8 p.m.), 375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud. For more information contact Joe at 303-775-6495.
AA meeting every Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. in the Lions Club train depot. Contact 970-685-8026 for more information.
Al-Anon Family Groups: A 12-step program to provide help with experience, strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. Meetings are in person in Loveland and Berthoud. Call 970-617-8456 or visit al-anon.org/al-anon-meeting for a complete Colorado meeting list.
Berthoud Lions Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Lion’s Depot. Depot is available for rental. Contact Ken Schwols at 970-218-7582 for more information.
Berthoud Rotary Club meets the second and fourth Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m., at Adams Bank & Trust on Lake Avenue in Berthoud. All are welcome to attend our meetings. Call Tony at 970-690-6531 for additional information.
Coffee with the Chiefs, third Thursday of each month, 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Cafe.
Homestead Fine Art Gallery First Friday open house, 4 – 7 p.m., 344 Mountain Ave. Join us every first Friday.
Tops Club #0355 (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meetings are on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at the Lion’s Depot, 600 Third St. Anyone interested in attending should contact TopsClub.org for more information.
Town of Berthoud Board of Trustees meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Check the agendas at www.berthoud.org/government/trustee-docs or call 970-532-2643.
Town of Berthoud Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at town hall.
Wisdom Seekers, a nondenominational Bible Study for women will be starting soon. Wisdom Seekers meets every Thursday morning, from 9-11 a.m. at 1st Presbyterian Church. All women are welcome. For more information or to preregister, please contact Jill at 970-219-6237.