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Longmont’s annual Empty Bowls event returns to help families in need

Longmont’s annual Empty Bowls event returns to help families in need

A popular Longmont fundraiser is returning to its traditional gathering after it was modified for several years during the pandemic.
OUR Center receives $165K in ARPA funding for mental health services

OUR Center receives $165K in ARPA funding for mental health services

The majority of the funding will be used to create support groups for parents and caretakers, the center said.
Longmont teen told she’ll never walk again after crash

Longmont teen told she’ll never walk again after crash

Charlotte Funk, 16, suffered life-changing injuries after she was involved in a crash near Broomfield.
Longmont Community Fridges program set to expand, seeks donations

Longmont Community Fridges program set to expand, seeks donations

The soft launch of a new outdoor fridge food donation program has been successful, organizers said.
Firehouse Art Center fills galleries with displays from local artists

Firehouse Art Center fills galleries with displays from local artists

The Firehouse is hosting an artist talk on Feb. 19
Rotary event aims to build peace in Longmont

Rotary event aims to build peace in Longmont

Public welcome to free community discussion
Longmont Library goes fine free

Longmont Library goes fine free

All existing overdue fees have been forgiven
Longmont Latinx Voices wants to get more youth into sports

Longmont Latinx Voices wants to get more youth into sports

Nonprofit wants to remove financial barriers for underprivileged children
Contemporary artists change perspective of Native American art

Contemporary artists change perspective of Native American art

The museum will open its newest exhibit, “Duality: Contemporary Works by Indigenous Artists,” on Friday.
The Reentry Initiative launches Community Incentive Program

The Reentry Initiative launches Community Incentive Program

People who are reentering the community from incarceration will have access to a holistic health and wellness program, the organization said.