Longmont Out and About: Unity comes to the community on Friday

August 25

Laurie Michelle

Performing live this Thursday at Longmont Public Media will be Laurie Michelle and her duo Beautiful Humans. She will be performing her original folk music, some classic covers, and maybe even some dad jokes. Performance starts shortly after 6 PM and local vendors will be there with food, drinks, and more fun. Concert will be recorded for Longmont Public Media.

Laurie Michelle is a multi instrumentalist and singer songwriter, her Instagram is: @laurie_michelle_music and you can find her EP, “For the Heartbroken”, at: https://lauriemichelle.hearnow.com/

$5 All You Can Play for Quarters Club Members

Quarters Bar & Arcade

Craig Satterfield & Michael George

Bootstrap Brewing

Laurie Michelle and Beautiful Humans -- Thursday Night Live @ Longmont Public Media

Longmont Public Media

Play with Clay Night - August 2022

Firehouse Art Center

Social Emotional Circle Time for 3- to 5-year-olds

City Of Longmont Public Library

The Maine Event Food Truck @ St. Vrain Cidery and Abbott & Wallace Distillers

back of building in the alleyway

August 26

Unity in the Community Needs You!

Friday 8.26.22 | 4 - 9 pm

4th Ave. and Kimbark St.

Unity in the Community is a celebration of Longmont - the people, the businesses, the arts, the culture, and more. This event is fun for the whole family, with music, entertainment, and activities for all ages. They are about creating community connection and Longmonster pride. The Chamber of Commerce hosts this event and is seeking volunteers for the roles below (see full Volunteer role descriptions). Visit the Unity in the Community website for more event details.

Sign up Here!

Drink Token Sales

Load-in/Set up

Vendor load-in and load-out support

Tear down/Move out

Longmont Chamber tent

Drop-in Family Storytime

August 27

GG Designs Pop Up Event

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roosevelt Park

Food, crafts, clothes, cakes, drinks, real estate, jewelry, skin care, makeup and lots more vendors.

Murder at the Mansion: Murder Mystery Dinner

5-9:30 p.m.

Please join us with your family and friends for an evening of mystery at Historic Hoverhome! Come enjoy as you get thrown into a night of mystery, intrigue, and murder you will never forget with Historic Hoverhome as the backdrop!

Guests are encouraged to dress in their 1920s (and for the weather)--but it is not required.

Price: $75.00 per person

All funds raised will help support The St. Vrain Historical Society's efforts of historic preservation and education in the community.

* Please note: this will be an outdoor event please come dressed for the weather.

*All ticket sales are final.

Coffee with Council - August Session

• Date: 08/27/2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Location: Intercambio
  1715 Iron Horse Drive, Suite 130
  Longmont, Colorado 80501
• Longmont residents are invited to have coffee with Council Members and discuss any topic of interest. At least two City Council members will be in attendance at each gathering. Free coffee will be provided. Meetings are scheduled for the last Saturday of every month (January through October), 9 to 10 am.
• Scheduled to attend (subject to change): Council members Susie Hidalgo-Fahring and Shiquita Yarbrough

Longmont Farmers Market

9595 Nelson Road

8 a.m.-1 p.m.

We are so excited to host our Longmont Market this year with a bounty of local food, like fresh eggs, greens, overwintered veggies and so much more. Bring your appetite and localize your grocery list! 

Open Air Equine Full Day First Aid Clinic

10069 N. 65th Street

9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Learn what equine first aid is, how it's applied, and identification of injuries and ailments with lots of hands-on experience!

Join us for a full-day equine first aid clinic with Brittany Steffensen, Equi-First Aid USA Certified Instructor, from Open Air Equine.

Their most comprehensive, and popular, course! Join us for a one day course covering: what your vet needs to know, conditioning a horse to accept treatment, taking vital signs, dealing with lacerations, punctures, colic, choke, collapse, casting, shock, hoof issues, recognizing pain in the horse and pain source identification, injury prevention and so much more! All attendees receive a certificate of completion and first aid manual.

This class is appropriate for folks at every level of horse experience including trainers, barn managers, and those just beginning their journey with horses. Ages 10 and up.

This is a pre-requisite for "Advanced Emergency First Aid".

visit http://www.openairequine.com/ to learn more about Open Air Equine! 

 

ArtWalk Summer on the Streets and Chalkmont-August 27th, 2022

August 28

Shine Provision's Country Buffet with 5-Foot Betty!

Times Collaborative, 338 Main St.

11 a.m.

BUFFET STYLE FOOD- $35 Ticket Per Adult.

KIDS EAT FREE under 10 per One Adult Ticket. 

Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, Green Beans, Fried Green Tomatoes, chipotle aioli, Deviled eggs + bacon + chili oil

Beverages INCLUDED: Coffee and juice

Alcoholic beverages can be purchased - mimosa, bloody mary, various beer, various wine.

CiderYoga w/Kevin Flynn

August 29

Monday Night Writer's Group

• 6-7:30 pm
• Every Monday
• Unquiet Study Area, second floor of the Library
• No registration required

 

Come join us in a thoughtful, intentional and inclusive space to gather around the art and craft of writing. We will celebrate creativity and work toward achievable goals, together! Kara McLaughlin of Little Sage Books will lead an informal group of writers.

 

Drop-in Bilingual Storytime

August 30

Open Chess Nights

• 6-7:30pm
• Every Tuesday
• Second floor of the Library
• No registration required

 

Tuesdays are Open Chess Night at the Longmont Public Library! We will have some tables set aside on the second floor for playing with chess sets available. However, you may bring your own set. Evenings will be informal and there will be no instruction on how to play.

 

Karaoke with Nic at Bootstrap Brewing!

August 31

Drop-in Baby Storytime

September 9

LEGO Club for Families

• Date: 09/09/2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Location: Library
  409 Fourth Ave.
  Longmont, Colorado 80501
• 6-8 pm
• Friday, Sept. 9
• Longmont Library Meeting Rooms

The Library has more than 10,000 LEGO pieces, and at LEGO Club, we get them all out and build! Each time the club meets, we have a different building challenge. We also make a 'shared build' together. Family event- adults and kids build together. Kids younger than 10 years old must be accompanied by someone older than 14 years old dedicated to their care.

Registration is required to attend LEGO Club. Click the button below to register your family. Register for LEGO Club

Friday Afternoon Concert Series

September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9 at 2:30 pm 

$12 general admission, $10 students/seniors, $8 members 

Enjoy an afternoon of live music in the Museum's Stewart Auditorium featuring an eclectic array of musical acts from up and down the Front Range.

September 10

ARTWALK SEEKS VOLUNTEER WIZARDS!

Saturday 9.10.22 | 4 - 8 pm

Main St. between 3rd Ave. and Longs Peak Ave.

ArtWalk is the Firehouse Art Center’s yearly Community Festival that brings together local artists, businesses and nonprofits. It is an event that highlights art, economy and creating positive change in our communities. Held on the 2nd Saturday in September, the event turns Downtown Main St. into a walking mall filled with art, music, activities and more! Visit the ArtWalk website for more event details. 

Sign up Here!

Various positions and shifts available.

Info table wizard

Art activity wrangler

Block captain / assistant

Gate attendant

Setup and tear-down

Eco hero

CERT Basic Training Prepares Community Members for a Disaster

The next Longmont Public Safety CERT class starts September 10, 2022 and is being held on three consecutive Saturdays. There is no cost to attend.  30 seats available.

Disasters can severely restrict and overwhelm emergency responders, and in some cases, communities can be cut off from outside emergency support. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training teaches community members how to prepare for emergencies. Team members learn to take care of themselves and to help others in their communities until first responders arrive. 

For additional information visit and to register.

September 14

Talking About Race w/ Living Room Conversations

Join in a community conversation around race, facilitated by Annie Caplan of Living Room Conversations. In small groups of four to six people, participants will explore their personal experiences around the given topic:

5:30-7 pm on Sept.14 Empathy: Sharing experiences giving, receiving and observing empathy.

5:30-7 pm on Oct. 12 Status and Privilege: From education to wealth to gender to race, let’s talk about what we have…and what we desire.

5:30-7 pm on Nov. 9 Race and Ethnicity: This conversation is an opportunity to explore our experience of race and ethnicity. Where are we and what do we aspire to for ourselves and our community?

These sessions work best when taken together, but you can drop in to anyone of them. No registration is required.

September 15

 Boulder Voices For Children (BVFC)

Colorado’s second oldest court appointed special advocate (CASA) program for vulnerable youths in the judicial system, has announced its annual fundraising gala, Night of Hope, will be taking place from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the Boulder JCC (6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder, CO 80303).

The Colorado Casual-themed event will feature Colorado-based cuisine by Greens Point Catering, locally made brews and spirits, live entertainment by local acts the Hummin’ Birds and The Intolerables, a photo station provided by The ShutterBus VW Photo Booth Bus, and an engaging program including a paddle raiser emceed by popular auctioneer Debbie Scheer from The Gala Team.

“Night of Hope is BVFC’s annual gala where we gather to celebrate the wonderful work our volunteers provide for youths in our community,” said Steve Callander, interim CEO. “We look forward to celebrating the next chapter of growth for our organization and raising funds to continue to support children across Boulder County,” he added.

Tickets are $100 per guest, and $85 early bird tickets will be available until August 15, 2022. Tickets will be sold individually (no tables) and can be purchased by visiting: https://events.handbid.com/auctions/night-of-hope-2022/tickets

September 21

The Yip About Prairie Dogs

6-7:30 pm | Wednesday, Sept. 21

These fascinating creatures are more than cute little rodents who chew up the grass. This entertaining, lively presentation by Volunteer Naturalist with Boulder County Parks & Open Space delves into the ecology, social structure, life cycle, behavior and language of this species – the pillar of the prairie. Registration is required and opens on Monday, Aug. 22.

 

September 23

Oktoberfest

The Garden, 1245 Boston Ave

Oktoberfest is coming to the Garden, complete with this year's Oktoberfest Märzen Lager, live music, the annual stein holding contest, a costume contest, food trucks and more! Stay tuned for more details.

September 24

Fiesta and Food Trucks

2-7 p.m.

Fiesta & Food Trucks celebrates the diverse cultures of the Hispanic and Latinx community in Boulder County. The event includes musical entertainment, Latin entertainment and a one of a kind tasting experience.

Roosevelt Park

Boulder Senior Law Day

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave. Boulder

This year, Boulder County Senior Law will resume as an in-person event. After two years of presenting virtual webinars, this legal education event for seniors will return on September 24, 2022 from 9 AM until 1 PM at the Boulder Jewish Community Center, located at 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder, CO.

This free event features a keynote speech by Boulder County District Attorney Michael

Dougherty on Elder Abuse, as well as several other presentations on legal topics of importance to seniors and caregivers.

Our popular Ask-A-Lawyer sessions will also resume in-person. Senior Law Day attendees can sign up for a free 15-minute consultation with an attorney on a walk-in basis during the event. Lawyers who specialize in a variety of senior-related practice areas will be on hand.

The event is free to attend. Pre-registration will be available through our website and—though appreciated–is not required to attend the event. Attendees may pick up a free copy of the Colorado Bar Association’s Senior Law Handbook at the event while supplies last. Coffee and a continental breakfast will be available at the event.

For more information, and for information about our event, please visit our website at:

https://www.bouldercountyseniorlawday.org/.

Celtic Fest

Saturday from 11 a.m. -7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

110 Johnson St., Frederick, Co 

Experienced Celtic fans will find old friends like the RenScots, who offer a wee experience of Highland life to all comers, young and old. And celebrated musicians Angus Mohr and Gadbaw &Krimmel will stir the blood and gladden the hearts for dancers and listeners. With craft and food vendors a-plenty, festival-goers will enjoy sampling St. Brigit’s famous Bath Water Beer, brewed by Longmont brewery Grossen Bart while they explore clan heritage and shop for kilts, toys, or tam o’shanters. Sports fans will be amazed at the Highland athletics like the caber toss and the stone throw. The “Parade of British Isle Dogs” is expanded this year to include all dogs of the British Commonwealth, so look for entry forms on the festival website, www.celticfestbrigit.org.

October 1

Join VCP for Blues, Brews and BBQ

In celebration of VCP’s village of 26 tiny homes and Village Community Center along with new initiatives aimed at reaching Veterans in rural areas, we’re excited to welcome back Blues, Brews and BBQ on Oct. 1. Last year, this signature event for VCP of Longmont brought together over 150 community and vivid leader to raise critical mission funds and enjoy a beautiful Colorado evening.

 

Our second annual event will feature the award-winning Johnny O band, local brews, fun games and a delicious dinner featuring VCP’s own Bravo Bravo Que sauce. 

October 2

What: Stories of TRIumph: a Film Premiere and Fundraiser

• All proceeds will benefit The Reentry Initiative (TRI)

When: Sunday, October 2nd, 2022. 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Where: Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont CO 80501

Please join us for an evening to learn more about TRI and how we affect the lives of those touched by incarceration - creating Stories of TRIumph. You will have a chance to:

• Watch an documentary 'short' lime lighting trauma and prisons
• Participate in a talk back with the director and impacted persons
• Be inspired by the Stories of TRIumph
• Mingle with beverages and finger foods
• Meet our staff and board members
• Speak directly with those most affected by incarceration
• Engage in a Mission Moment - we can't do our work without your generosity - thank you!

More about the film: Most people have heard that the United States is the most incarcerated country in the world, but often overlooked is the particular impact incarceration has on women.

TRI has been partnering behind the scenes to create a full length documentary about the cycle of trauma and incarceration, looking specifically at how women, families, and communities are hit the hardest. We will watch a 'short' version of the work-in-progress and offer a talk back with the film director, impacted women, and community leaders working with and within the department of corrections.

October 12

Talking About Race w/ Living Room Conversations

Join in a community conversation around race, facilitated by Annie Caplan of Living Room Conversations. In small groups of four to six people, participants will explore their personal experiences around the given topic:

5:30-7 pm on Sept.14 Empathy: Sharing experiences giving, receiving and observing empathy.

5:30-7 pm on Oct. 12 Status and Privilege: From education to wealth to gender to race, let’s talk about what we have…and what we desire.

5:30-7 pm on Nov. 9 Race and Ethnicity: This conversation is an opportunity to explore our experience of race and ethnicity. Where are we and what do we aspire to for ourselves and our community?

These sessions work best when taken together, but you can drop in to anyone of them. No registration is required.

October 14

Friday Afternoon Concert Series

September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9 at 2:30 pm 

$12 general admission, $10 students/seniors, $8 members 

Enjoy an afternoon of live music in the Museum's Stewart Auditorium featuring an eclectic array of musical acts from up and down the Front Range.

November 9

Talking About Race w/ Living Room Conversations

Join in a community conversation around race, facilitated by Annie Caplan of Living Room Conversations. In small groups of four to six people, participants will explore their personal experiences around the given topic:

5:30-7 pm on Sept.14 Empathy: Sharing experiences giving, receiving and observing empathy.

5:30-7 pm on Oct. 12 Status and Privilege: From education to wealth to gender to race, let’s talk about what we have…and what we desire.

5:30-7 pm on Nov. 9 Race and Ethnicity: This conversation is an opportunity to explore our experience of race and ethnicity. Where are we and what do we aspire to for ourselves and our community?

These sessions work best when taken together, but you can drop in to anyone of them. No registration is required.

November 11

Friday Afternoon Concert Series

September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9 at 2:30 pm 

$12 general admission, $10 students/seniors, $8 members 

Enjoy an afternoon of live music in the Museum's Stewart Auditorium featuring an eclectic array of musical acts from up and down the Front Range.

December 9

Friday Afternoon Concert Series

September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9 at 2:30 pm 

$12 general admission, $10 students/seniors, $8 members 

Enjoy an afternoon of live music in the Museum's Stewart Auditorium featuring an eclectic array of musical acts from up and down the Front Range.