What's up Orchard! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Snow and rain in the p.m., with a high of 44 and low of 23 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and windy, temps: high: 61, low: 27.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 35 degrees.
📸 Around Orchard
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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FMHS Baseball JV FM @ Platte Valley
Platte Valley High School , 901 Campbell St , Kersey
5:30 pm
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FMHS Mustang Pride Movie Night
Legion Field , 219 S West St , Fort Morgan
8:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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PCE Shelter Take Over at Little Rescue on the Prairie!
133 Maine St , Log Lane Village
5:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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Free Dog Training- Graduation
Canfield Park , 1600 Main St , Fort Morgan
10:00 am
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Covelli Open Gym
Weldon Valley School District
Weldona, CO 80653
5:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
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FMHS Baseball JV Weld Central @ FM
Legion Field , 219 S West St , Fort Morgan
4:00 pm
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FMHS Girls Soccer JV Longmont @ FM
Legion Field , 219 S West St , Fort Morgan
4:30 pm
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Baseball/basketball in Gym
Weldon Valley School District
Weldona, CO 80653
6:00 pm
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FMHS Baseball Varsity Weld Central @ FM
Legion Field , 219 S West St , Fort Morgan
6:00 pm
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City Council Regular Meeting
Fort Morgan, CO Calendar , Fort Morgan Historic City Hall 110 Main St. , Fort Morgan
6:00 pm
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FMHS Girls Soccer Varsity Longmont @ FM
Legion Field , 219 S West St , Fort Morgan
6:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Range - Denver Area Free CCW Class - April 22nd, 2026
Empire Gun Club , 208 US HW , US-34 , Wiggins
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- NCHD is hosting a Healthy Child Clinic in Sterling on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the NCHD office at 700 Columbine Street.
Children ages 6 months to 5 years are welcome to attend. Make an appointment today! Call 970-522-3741. First appointment at 9 am, last appointment… (Nextdoor )
- NCHD está organizando una Clínica de Niños Saludables en Sterling el lunes 4 de mayo de 2026 en la oficina de NCHD en 700 Columbine Street.
Los niños de 6 meses a 5 años son bienvenidos a asistir. ¡Haga una cita hoy! Llame al 970-522-3741. Primera cita a las 9 am, la última cita comienza… (Nextdoor )
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Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Fort Morgan. Apply here.
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Spriggs Excavation, Inc posted a job opening for Heavy Equipment Operator - 100% Travel in Fort Morgan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orchard here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wiggins
Fort Morgan
- Trader Joe's settlement: How to know if you're eligible for $102 payout (fortmorgantimes.com)
- 9 Colorado hospitals at risk of closing due to Medicaid cuts (gazette.com)
- Asking Eric: Rough nursing appointment scares patient (greeleytribune.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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