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Longmont Public Safety is hosting a Crime Free Housing class on November 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This class is free and open to the public, however, registration is required.

Owners and managers of rental properties are encouraged to sign up. The class is designed to assist this group in understanding how to "keep drugs and other illegal activity off their properties," in order to "improve the quality of life in these neighborhoods through the reduction of crime," states Longmont Public Safety.

There are a number of benefits to owners which include:

• Improved property value

• Improved personal safety for residents

• Stable, more satisfied tenant base resulting in an increased demand for rental units

• Lower maintenance and repair cost

• More time spent on routine management and less on crisis control

Longmont Observer T-shirt Design Contest

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Boulder County now accepting applications for Volunteer Ranger Corps

Boulder County Parks & Open Space is now accepting applications for Volunteer Ranger Corps. Members of the Volunteers Ranger Corps hike, bike, or ride a horse at Boulder County’s most scenic open spaces while providing park visitors with information about cultural and natural history, recreational opportunities, facilities, and regulations. With additional training and approval, volunteers can hike the trails with their dog to help share information with other dog owners on the trail. Learn more.

Voters Urged to Drop Off Ballots, Not Mail Them

Colorado voters are being urged to hand in their ballots at a voting center or a 24-hour drop box from now until 7 p.m. Election Day, November 6.

Even if your ballot is postmarked it will not count if it is not in the hands of election officials by the 7 p.m. deadline on Election Day. By using a voting center of a drop box, voters can save themselves the cost of a stamp as well. Read more.

November Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings

The Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) hosts ribbon cuttings for local businesses. All events are open and free to the public. Click here to see the upcoming schedule.

Left Hand Brewing’s Nitro Fest on Nov. 10

Transport your senses in this dark and swanky beer festival at Left Hand Brewing Company’s Nitro Fest, Saturday, Nov. 10 from 4-10 p.m. Continue reading.