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Spend “An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin”
Dr. Temple Grandin is one of the first prominent individuals on the autism spectrum to publicly share insights from her personal experience. Come hear her remarkable challenges and achievements in this special Library program from 7 to 8 pm on Tuesday, September 12, at the Stewart Auditorium, 400 Quail Road. Tickets are free, but advance registration is required and it’s likely to sell out. Register online at bit.ly/LibPrograms. No email address or internet service? Call 303-651-8472 to register by phone. Tickets are limited to four per registrant.
Zagster is Taking a Break for the Weekend
The Zagster bike-share program is getting an upgrade! The bike lock boxes will be simplified, but the program must shut down for the work to be completed. You can start riding again on Monday, August 7.
Recreation Facility Closures
The City’s recreation facilities close in late summer for maintenance on systems and equipment. The St. Vrain Memorial Building will be closed August 7-12, and Roosevelt and Kanemoto activity pools close for the season on August 13. For more information, visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec.
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Storytime
The Library will present a fun new storytime for preschoolers that integrates movement and reading. Beginning on Friday, August 11, these storytimes will be held from 11 to 11:30 am every second and fourth Friday of the month. No registration required; just drop in at 409 4th Avenue. Parents should plan to remain with their children. For more information visit bit.ly/LibKids.
Shred Your Private Documents for Free
Take boxed or bagged papers to be shredded to the Waste Diversion Center at 140 Martin Street between 9 am and 2 pm on Saturday, August 12. This is for residential documents only; no business documents accepted. Please also take ID and a copy of your most recent Longmont utility bill. For more information, call 303-651-8416 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/solidwaste.
New! Downtown Block Party
The first Downtown Block Party, presented by Xfinity, will encourage you to have fun exploring the whole Downtown District from 1 to 6 pm on Saturday, August 26. Highlights include Longmont United Hospital’s second annual Downtown Amazing Race, a community scavenger hunt, a Downtown fashion and hair showcase, sidewalk sales, dance performances, an artisan market, roaming entertainers, theater performances, and a health and wellness treatment area, in addition to entertainment, specials and promotions at Downtown businesses. For more information and to sign up for the Amazing Race, visit DowntownLongmont.com/calendar/downtown-block-party.
Register Now for Fall Recreation
The City of Longmont’s Fall 2017 Recreation & Golf Services’ activities guide was mailed to Longmont homes this week and is available online. The fall brochure covers classes, programs and community events from September through December. Registration opens Tuesday, August 8. For more information, call 303-774-4800 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec.
