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This Week in Longmont from the City of Longmont
Coffee with Council is This Saturday
Longmont City Council will host Coffee with Council from 9 to 10 am on Saturday, July 22, at the Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Avenue. You can talk informally with at least two council members on any topic of your choice, and the coffee’s on us! Council members Peck and Christensen are scheduled to attend. For more information call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-651-8649.
Celebrate 20 Years of Ute Creek Golf
Are you ready for some rockin’ summer fun? Join us from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday, July 22, at Ute Creek GolfCourse, 2000 Ute Creek Drive, for the 20th Anniversary Birthday Bash. This free, family event features the popular band The Long Run along with games, prizes, hot dogs, and cupcakes (while they last). Visit GolfLongmont.com/20years for more details, and don’t forget to bring your clubs!
Apply Now for Ready Corps Positions
Ready Corps, an AmeriCorps program, creates disaster-resilient communities. Ready Corps members will serve 10‐month terms beginning in October 2017 to expand local preparedness networks, support long-term recovery and sustainability, and train volunteers to recruit and educate other volunteers to improve individual and family preparedness. For details about this position, qualifications, and an application, visit bit.ly/LgmtRC_AmeriCorps.
Play Book Bingo and Win Prizes
Bring the whole family and enjoy a library twist to traditional bingo – everyone wins books of their choice! This is great for families with children age 10 and younger. Refreshments will be provided and no registration is required. Just drop by the Longmont Public Library at 409 4th Avenue from 7 to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 26, and join the fun!
QuestBotics Comes to the Library
The Longmont TinkerMill’s popular QuestBotics toy comes to the Longmont Public Library at 409 4th Avenue on Saturday, August 5, in two workshops for children. With QuestBotics, even kids as young as 3 can learn basic coding and the fun of robotics. Two workshops are offered, one from 1 to 2 pm for children ages 3 to 6, and a second from 3 to 4 pm for children ages 7 to 12. This is an accompanied event; parents should plan to stay with children younger than 9. Workshops are free, but registration is required. Register online at bit.ly/LibKids. No internet or email? Call 303-651-8477 to register.
Register for Fall Adult Sports Leagues
Registration is ongoing for Longmont Recreation & Golf Services’ fall sports leagues for adults. Leagues are offered in coed kickball, outdoor grass coed volleyball, flag football and softball. New in 2017, basketball is offered in a traditional 5v5 Thursday night full-court format and a 3v3 Wednesday night age 40+ half-court format. Register as a team, or register as a free agent and we’ll get you connected. For registration details and deadlines, visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec or call 303-774-4800.
How Would You Like to Share the Road?
If you walk, ride or roll your way around Longmont, the City wants to hear your thoughts about how to make that experience safer, more convenient, and less stressful. The City of Longmont is developing a plan that will influence the configuration of current and future transportation corridors throughout town. The public is invited to complete a brief survey on “Enhanced Multi-Use Corridors” and answer questions about how you might use these enhanced corridors. Read more about this effort and find the survey at bit.ly/enhanced-corridor-plan; the deadline is August 15.
Beat the Heat - or Bear it - with Longmont Golf
Longmont’s three beautiful golf courses are in great shape and have the best prices of the summer for those who are ready to beat the heat in the early morning or bear the heat in the afternoon. If you’re looking for a shorter play time, try 9 holes at Sunset Golf Course. For the best value, head over to Twin Peaks. Or, visit Ute Creek, celebrating 20 years this month. Book your tee time online at GolfLongmont.com to get the best golf discounts Longmont’s courses have to offer.
Know Your Summer Weather Hazards
The greatest number of lightning deaths occur in June and July; if you can hear thunder, you’re in danger: When thunder roars, go indoors. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing remember: When you see a flash, dash to safety. We’ve also had very high temperatures here in Longmont recently. Always look for ways to reduce exposure to extreme heat and ensure that young children and pets are protected. For preparedness information on extreme heat, visit Weather.gov/heat. For lightning safety information, visit Weather.gov/lightning.
Originally from the City of Longmont. Republished by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
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