November 18
“Simple Gift” a concert by Rocky Mountain Chorale
Nov. 18,7:30 p.m. at the Heart of Longmont Church, 350 11th Ave., Longmont
Nov. 19 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder
Inspired by the beautiful Quaker hymn “Simple Gifts,” the concert will feature music of all genres – from classical to folk to modern – that celebrates the joy and wonders of life.
Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and can be purchased via the Rocky Mountain Chorale website: www.rockymtnchorale.org, or at the door.
November 19
Youth Center Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join the Longmont Youth Center (1050 Lashley St) and the Northern Arapaho 477 Biixoo3etiit’ program for a day of celebration including fry bread, tacos and a presentation about the importance of buffalo. Youth will also learn how to construct a tipi with guidance from the Lennard and Dawn Buffalo Family.
Unauthorized Absence
7-11 p.m.
Moose Lodge, 2210 Pratt St.
The Longmont Moose Lodge is hosting the band Unauthorized Absence for a public concert. All are welcomed to join. There is a $5 cover charge and a cash bar.
Bilingual Storytime: Read, Dance, Play and Fun @ the Park!
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Date: 11/19/2022 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Location: Lanyon Neighborhood Park
1900 Collyer St.
About Bilingual Storytime @ the Park
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10-10:45 am select Saturdays in November
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Lanyon Neighborhood Park, 1900 Collyer St.
Join Ms. Lili for reading bilingual stories, playing, dancing and having fun in Spanish and English for children of all ages! All aged children with a grown-up are welcome.
COMING TO A PARK NEAR YOU: Each month, Ms. Lili will change park locations, giving the opportunity for all the Longmont community to participate. Please check our website every month for the park location.
November 20
Museum Film Series
The first three Sundays in November (6, 13, and 20), the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, will host a series of film screenings showcasing the stories of the Indigenous peoples of this land. The films will focus on the Northern Arapaho, whose land and territories once included the area now occupied by Longmont. There is no cost for attendance, but reservations are recommended. Q&A sessions will follow each film.
Little by Little: Becoming Sister Cities (2022)
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3 pm, Sunday, Nov. 20
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This documentary prequel introduces the context of a historic first Sister Cities relationship with a sovereign tribal nation that was formalized between the City of Longmont and the Northern Arapaho Tribe in September of 2021. This short film explores a journey towards friendship and trust, and the ties that we all feel to a place that is both an ancestral homeland and thriving city.
Lotería Mexicana
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Date: 11/20/2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. -
3-4 pm
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Cada tercer domingo
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Salas de reuniones de la biblioteca
¡Venga con su familia entera para jugar Lotería Mexicana! El “dinero” que apostamos es de chocolate, y los premios incluyen libros bilingües y obsequios de mercados mexicanos locales. ¡Este programa es bilingüe y para toda la familia – todas edades son bienvenidas! No hay que registrarse.
November 22
Baby Connections for Caregivers and their Babies
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Date: 11/22/2022 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
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Location: Library
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10-10:20 am
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Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month through Dec. 20
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For babies and their caregivers
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No registration necessary
Join the wonderful mental health professionals from Mental Health Partners' program Kid Connects in the Neighborhood for a social emotional circle time for children and their caregivers under the age of 2. We will be using an evidence informed curriculum, Parenting in Parent Education, which supports caregivers' understanding of early development and strengthens relationships with the children they care for. No registration necessary, just bring you and your baby for fun activities and learning together!
About Kid Connects in the Neighborhood
Kid Connects in the Neighborhood is a program with Mental Health Partners that supports children not in licensed care settings by providing education and social emotional support to their caregivers.
November 24
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
9 a.m.
Silver Creek High School
The Silver Creek High wrestling team is hosting its annual 5k Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. These young men organize the event every year to make room for turkey and the fixings while preparing for their upcoming season. Due to tight restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the team was not able to fundraise and need to catch up for some much needed items such as uniforms.
The race will kick off at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The race is $20 to participate and donations are accepted. Prizes are available for the fastest in each age group and for the best costume.
November 30
Be Ready Longmont - Emergency Preparedness
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Date: 11/30/2022 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location: Civic Center
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City Council Chambers, Longmont Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St.
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Presented by Kevin Esmail, Longmont Office of Emergency Management, Longmont Public Safety Department
One-hour basics of emergency preparedness presentation/conversation:
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Information on local alerts, warnings and follow-up messaging
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How to work with their families, neighbors and social connections to build strong resilient communities
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How to prepare for everything
Attend the Event
Registration is required to attend the event due to limited seating. Please click the button below to register your family on Eventbrite.
Save Your Seat for Be Ready Longmont
December 1
The Great Ideas Reading and Discussion Group
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Date: 09/08/2022 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave.
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3-4:30 pm
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Select Thursdays throughout the fall
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Unquiet Study Room on the second floor of the Library
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No registration required
Participants will be asked to complete a brief reading and then join us once every two weeks to discuss readings from "Great Books of the Western World," compiled by Mortimer J. Adler, an American philosopher. Some of the topics will include chance, religion and history.
The sessions will be lead by community member Brian Hansen. The schedule and readings can be found below or download a Word doc on the presenter's website.
Upcoming dates:
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Dec. 1: The Great Books of the Western World, Vol 3, pp 588-597: The Idea of Religion from the Syntopicon
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or Mortimer Adler’s Great Ideas: A Lexicon of Western Thought, pp 722-733
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Dec. 15: Great Treasury of Western Thought, pp 1268-1300: The Distinguishing Features of Religion, Judaism, Christianity
December 2
LEGO Club for Families
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Date: 12/02/2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. -
6-8 pm
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Friday, Dec. 2
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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.
Register Your Family
Click the button below to register your family for LEGO Club. Registration will open on Saturday, Nov. 5 for the December session.
Register Your Family for LEGO Club - December
December 4
Lavender Gala
1-4 p.m.
Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Dr. unit T, Lafayette
The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA)'s Rainbow Elders program is hosting the 22nd Annual Lavender Gala on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event features a three-course lunch hosted at Nissi’s Entertainment Venue and Event Center in Lafayette. Entertainment will feature “Gender Illusion Technician,” Mrs. Eda Bagel and dancing with DJ Susie Pringle. This is a celebration of and for the LGBTQ+ older adult community of Boulder County and allies.
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What: 22nd Annual Lavender Gala
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When: Sunday, Dec. 4, 1-4 p.m.
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Where: Nissi’s Entertainment and Event Center (1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T; Lafayette, CO 80026)
Tickets for the event are $10 plus fees, and can be purchased at boco.org/2022LavenderGala. Sponsorships for tickets are available for those who are unable to pay.
For more information about the event or sponsorship assistance to pay for a ticket, please contact Michael Chifalo, BCAAA’s LGBTQ+ Program Specialist, at [email protected] or 303-441-4518.
December 6
Science @ Six : Exploring Crystals
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Date: 12/06/2022 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location: Library
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Best for elementary-aged children (grades 2nd-5th or 7-10 years old)
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Library Meeting Rooms
Join Librarians David and Kathleen to look at different types of crystals under magnification, and make your own crystal-growing experiment!
Register for Event
Registration for this event is REQUIRED. Click the button below to register EACH child attending.
Register your child(ren) for Science @ Six
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.
December 15
The Great Ideas Reading and Discussion Group
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Date: 09/08/2022 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave.
Longmont, Colorado 80501 -
3-4:30 pm
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Select Thursdays throughout the fall
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Unquiet Study Room on the second floor of the Library
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No registration required
Participants will be asked to complete a brief reading and then join us once every two weeks to discuss readings from "Great Books of the Western World," compiled by Mortimer J. Adler, an American philosopher. Some of the topics will include chance, religion and history.
The sessions will be lead by community member Brian Hansen. The schedule and readings can be found below or download a Word doc on the presenter's website.
