NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF LONGMONT
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Holiday schedules for City facilities
Most City facilities will be closed Monday, June 20 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Waste Diversion Center will be closed. Trash, recycling and compost will be collected one day later. The Longmont Museum and some recreation facilities will remain open. Find schedules at LongmontColorado.gov/Holidays.
City hosts Bike to Work breakfast stations on June 22
Bike to Work Day is on Wednesday, June 22 and the City of Longmont will be hosting two Bike to Work Day Breakfast Stations: the Civic Center station located at 350 Kimbark Street and the Service Center station located at 1100 S. Sherman Street. Both events will take place between 7 and 9 am. Bike to Work Day is a Colorado tradition and is a great way to get back on your bike and bike to work (or bike around your neighborhood before logging on for work). You can pledge to Ride at https://biketoworkday.co/#pledgeToRide. For a full list of registered stations, please visit https://biketoworkday.co/map.
Watch bike trail riding videos
Smart Commute is the City of Longmont’s local Bike to Work Day resource, and they are launching several “Ride Preview” videos each week leading up to Bike to Work Day. The videos are a great way to see the trail you might ride first hand at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf3XDWgvWAzGEbl7IFK_fD8gTISTEFPnQ.
Coffee with Council on Saturday, June 25
Longmont City Council will host an in-person Coffee with Council from 9-10 am on Saturday, June 25, at Hearthstone at Hover Crossing (LHA), 1762 Cook Court. At this event, you can talk informally with Council Members Marcia Martin and Susie Hidalgo-Fahring on any topic of your choice. Have questions? Call 303-651-8649 or visit bit.ly/coffeewithcouncil.
Free community night – LOCO Ukuleles
Sing along with LOCO Ukuleles, one of the largest ukulele groups in the area starting at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, June 21, at the Sandstone Ranch Visitors Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive. LOCO Ukuleles delivers a fun-filled, toe-tapping time for all ages. Please carpool, dress for the outdoor weather and park in the upper parking lot, taking the walking trail to the Visitors Center. Gates open at 6 pm, and no registration is needed. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/SandstoneEvents for more information or call 303-651-8404.
Final downtown summer concert: Friday, June 24
The final Downtown street concerts will take place at Fourth Avenue and Kimbark Street from 6-9 pm on Friday, June 24. Head downtown for free music, dancing, food trucks, local craft beverages, kids activities and family-friendly community fun. The final concert will feature The Delta Sonics and Chris Daniels & the Kings. More information and full lineup and schedule at DowntownLongmont.com.
Museum kids’ film & free outdoor concert
The Museum’s Kid’s Film Series and Summer Outdoor Concerts continue this week! Starting at 10 am on Tuesday, June 21, Soul (2020, PG) will be shown on the big screen inside the Stewart Auditorium at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Admission is $3/child. Then, stop by the Museum from 6:30-8 pm on Thursday, June 23, for a free special performance by the Mile High Powwow Dance Experience! Join us for a breathtaking showcase of Native American dance accompanied by local powwow drum groups and storytelling featuring members of our local native artist community. Learn more at longmontmuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.
National Night Out — Thursday, Aug. 2
Longmont will celebrate National Night Out (NNO) from 6-9 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 2. NNO is a nationwide annual celebration to strengthen neighborhoods and promote safety and neighborhood unity. Residents across Longmont will celebrate by hosting block parties, cookouts, lemonade and cookies, and other activities. Longmont Public Safety will have firefighters, police officers and volunteers out that night to meet and greet neighbors attending NNO events. Please register your party by contacting [email protected] or at 303-774-4440.
Take the next step toward water savings
Have you received a water consultation with Resource Central and are looking to take the next step to save water and money with your lawn? Upgrade your sprinkler equipment and receive a rebate at EWRebates.com. Visit bit.ly/water-rebates or call 303-651-8416 to learn more.
Recreation Passes available online
Spend less time in line and save more money. Purchase a 20-visit, 30-Day, or 3-Month pass for Recreation Services online. Passes are good for admittance at the St. Vrain Memorial Building, the Longmont Recreation Center, Centennial Pool (indoors), and Sunset Pool (outdoors). More information is available online at LongmontColorado.gov/rec or call 303-774-4700.
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