Three local Rotary clubs are asking the community to come together to discuss how Longmont can build peace.
The event, put on by the Twin Peaks, Longmont and Niwot Rotary clubs, will take place 5:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Longmont Museum. It is free and open to the public, Longmont Rotary President-Elect Rose Crispin said.
“It’s a call to action,” she added.
The event will feature special guest Rotary District 5450 Governor Buchi Antikpezie and panelists Jim Halderman, chair of the Rotary District 5450 Peace Committee; Steve Werner of Partnering for Peace; and Ramone Sanders of Longmont Restorative Justice. The event will also include a call to action from Tim Waters, member of the Longmont Rotary and Longmont City Council.
The event emphasizes the Rotary value of building peace one community at a time.
“We have a great community, don’t get me wrong,” Crispin said. “I’m not saying Longmont is a bad community. We’re an awesome community … I’ve worked with the community and we’ve got a really strong community, but peace is something we really need to talk about.”
Crispin explained that the hope is for this to be a ripple event that encourages further discussions and ideas for building peace in Longmont.
“We don’t want this to be a one-time thing,” she said. “We want the public here for action to happen.”
She said the Rotary clubs are hoping for attendance upward of 200 community members and encourage everyone to attend.
Light snacks and a cash bar will also be available. Register for free here.
