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Women Only Intro to All-Grain Brewing class, 2018 Join Brewmented for an exciting class for women to ask questions and learn about brewing beer and even get to brew their own beer.

Photo by Matt Steininger/ Longmont Observer A local Longmont tradition, tonight marks the yearly holiday celebration of lights. The festivities span two days, Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8. Friday night, from 5-8 p.m.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF On 5/16/18, Longmont police responded to the 1000 block of Ken Pratt Boulevard, reference a glass breakage alarm at a business. Upon arrival, officers found a rock had been thrown through the window of a business, causing damage.

This time last year, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at least 210 individuals had been hospitalized due to influenza. This year the number has dropped to 37 cases, so far.

Photo courtesy of Boulder County Boulder County Parks & Open Space will host its annual public meeting concerning prairie dog management on Boulder County Parks & Open Space properties on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The City of Longmont and Zak Dirt, Inc. announced that a portion of Boston Ave. will be closed to traffic December 6-11. This area spans from South Pratt Parkway to Coffman.

The Longmont Observer is on the quest for Longmont’s best tacos. Adam and Matt Steininger and Macie May give their opinions on tacos in Longmont. *Really this was an excuse to eat tacos and hang out with friends, that turned into a fun work project.

Photo Credit, Jamie Thayer--Top Row (from left to right) Coach Tim Test, Jackson Whitted (Longmont High) Danny Brewington (Altona Middle) Andrew Muncy (Skyline High) Ryan Burke (SHS) Coach John Whitted, Ayden Thayer (Altona Middle)Bottom Row (from le

FDC/CRIM TRESPASS A Longmont resident in the 1900 block of Terry Street reported a theft from her vehicle. The case status is closed due to lack of suspect information.

Trail closure and detour (photo courtesy of the City of Longmont) The City of Longmont wants Longmont residents to know that the "St. Vrain Greenway trail is closed from just west of Martin Street eastward, including the trail underpass, to the St.