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In April, 2018, sought art submissions from local artist who wished to have their art displayed on local switchgear boxes throughout Longmont.
The deadline for art submissions has passed but now Art in Public Places and Longmont Power & Communications is seeking community feedback on the designs to be selected and help choosing which boxes receive the art.
For those who are interested in viewing and submitting their opinion, the art is on display at the Longmont Museum, located at 400 Quail Rd., Longmont. There are 32 art submissions available to vote on.
Voting will end on June 13, 2018 at noon.
Art in Public Places is still taking submissions for switchgear boxes that "could use some color," says Lauren Greenfield of Art in Public Places. To make a suggestion of one of these boxes, you should submit the location, your name and phone number to [email protected].
Shred Your Private Documents for Free
The following is a press release from the City of Longmont and published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
Take boxed or bagged papers to be shredded to the Waste Diversion Center at 140 Martin Street between 9 am and 2 pm on Saturday, June 9. This is for residential documents only; no business documents accepted. Please also take ID and a copy of your most recent Longmont utility bill. For more information, call 303-651-8416 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/WasteServices.
Register for Dr. Who Writing Workshop
The following is a press release from the City of Longmont and published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
Rising 6th through 12th graders are invited to a Dr. Who fan fiction workshop at the Teen Writer’s Group from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday, June 15. Hosted by the Library at 409 4th Avenue, this two-hour program includes full immersion into the Whovian universe. No prior writing or Dr. Who experience is necessary. Registration is required
at bit.ly/LibTeens. No email address? Call 303-651-8477 to register.
Protect Yourself Against West Nile
The following is a press release from the City of Longmont and published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
Mosquito season is here. Be smart and protect yourself from mosquito bites – and West Nile virus. Use an insect repellent that contains at least 10% DEET or an alternative, dress in long sleeves and pants, limit outdoor activity between dusk and dawn, and drain standing water. To see the West Nile virus risk level, spray maps and more, visit LongmontColorado.gov/westnile. You can subscribe to receive eNotifications about scheduled spraying at LongmontColorado.gov/news.
Boulder County Parks & Open Space hosts Summer Heritage Day: Old Fashioned Jobs
Sunday, June 10, at the Walker Ranch Homestead
The following is a press release from Boulder County Parks and Open space and is published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
Boulder County Parks & Open Space is hosting the Summer Heritage Day: Old Fashioned Jobs event at the Walker Ranch Homestead on Sunday, June 10 (corrected), at Walker Ranch.
Visitors will learn about the chores and jobs of the late 1880s and can take part in several activities throughout the day such as hands-on craft projects, one-room school sessions, and drilling like a miner. Kids will especially enjoy pretending to shop in a general store and being part of a bucket brigade.
Costumed volunteers demonstrate other chores that helped a ranch run such as preparing meals on a wood stove and blacksmithing.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic supper and blanket to enjoy at the event (there are no tables at the homestead).
- When: Sunday, June 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Where: Walker Ranch Homestead, 8999 Flagstaff Mountain Road, approximately 7 miles west of Boulder.
- Cost: Free and fun for all ages.
- Contact: Sheryl Kippen, 303-776-8848 or [email protected]
