Tattoos, Tinsel & Tacos? Nope—It’s a Fundraiser for FoCo Café 🍪✨
🎉 FoCo Café Fundraiser at Edge Optics
Hey there, FoCo,
Fort Collins, get ready to celebrate community in style! On Monday, September 22, Edge Optics is transforming Old Town into a hub of good vibes and giving, with tattoos, piercings, flower bouquets, and live music—all to support FoCo Café, the city’s first nonprofit restaurant. From sweet treats to creative expression, this one-of-a-kind event brings neighbors together while raising funds for a local gem that’s all about “pay-what-you-can” dining and community care.
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🎉 Community, Cookies & Cause: FoCo Café Fundraiser at Edge Optics
Fort Collins, this one’s got heart (and tattoos). On Monday, Sept. 22, Edge Optics is transforming their Old Town shop into a community hub of creativity — all to support the one-and-only FoCo Café, our city’s pay-what-you-can nonprofit restaurant. From 4–7 p.m., swing by for a night that’s part art show, part block party, and all good vibes.
What’s on tap? Think flash tattoos from Black Onyx and Black Sheep Collective, piercings and permanent jewelry by Solana Studios, hair tinsel magic by Amanda Salazar, and DIY flower bouquets with CC’s Flowers. Toss in live music, barnyard games, food trucks, and a mountain of Mary’s Mountain Cookies — and you’ve got yourself the most Fort Collins-y fundraiser imaginable.
This isn’t just about fun (though there’s plenty of that). Every dollar supports FoCo Café’s mission: making sure everyone in our city has access to a warm, nourishing meal, no matter their budget. So grab your crew, mark your calendars, and show up for community with style. 🌻
📍 Edge Optics, Old Town | 🕓 4–7 p.m. | 💵 Free entry, pay for what you try | 🍪 Pro tip: don’t skip the cookies.
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👋 Until Next Week
That’s a wrap on today’s edition—thanks for spending part of your Friday with us! We’ll be back on Monday with more local happenings, hidden gems, and community stories that keep Fort Collins shining. Have a wonderful weekend, and we’ll see you next week!
👉 Answer: 2014! Since then, FoCo Café has been serving the community with its “pay-what-you-can” model, making sure everyone has a seat at the table.
—Your What’s Happenin’ Fort Collins crew 💛
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