This Week in Longmont - October 20, 2017

Longmont City Council will host the final Coffee with Council for 2017 from 9 to 10 am on Saturday, October 21, at Ziggi’s, 1139 Francis Street. You can talk informally with at least two council members on any topic of your choice, and the coffee’s on us! Mayor Coombs and Council Member Bagley are scheduled to attend. For more information call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-651-8649.

See New Aviation License Plate at Airport on Sunday

Chris Swathwood, the Vice Chairman of the Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA), will be at Vance Brand Municipal Airport on Sunday, October 22, 10 am to noon, to promote the new Colorado aviation license plate. The new plate is designed to generate support for the aviation industry. Swathmore will talk about the new plate, how to get it, why it’s important to support aviation and will answer any questions. Learn more at http://www.supportcoloradoaviation.com/.

Halloween Parade and Trick or Treat Street

Kids and adults of all ages can be part of the 41st annual free Halloween costume foot parade at 10 am on Saturday, October 28. Lineup begins at 9:30in Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Avenue. Dress in your Halloween costume and march on Main Street then visit participating Downtown merchants for Trick or Treat Street immediately following the parade. No registration is required, and strollers or wagons are recommended for tiny feet. No motorized vehicles are allowed, and dogs are welcome but must be leashed and under control. For more information, call 303-651-8404. Head to the Longmont Library at 409 4th Avenue from 7 to 8 pm on Thursday, October 26, for a special extended spooky version of Bedtime Storytime in honor of Halloween. The Spellbinder Storytellers will be on hand to deliver lots of fun Halloween-themed stories. No registration is required, and costumes or pajamas are welcome.

Spooky Storytime with the Spellbinders

Head to the Longmont Library at 409 4th Avenue from 7 to 8 pm on Thursday, October 26, for a special extended spooky version of Bedtime Storytime in honor of Halloween. The Spellbinder Storytellers will be on hand to deliver lots of fun Halloween-themed stories. No registration is required, and costumes or pajamas are welcome.

Drop Off Old and Unused Medicines for Free

Unused drugs discarded down the drain can pass through the wastewater plant and into St. Vrain Creek without treatment. Longmont residents can take them instead to a free drop-off event from 8 am to 2 pm on Saturday, October 28, in the main lobby of Longmont United Hospital, 1950 Mountain View Avenue. Pills, capsules, liquids, inhalers, patches, etc. are welcomed. No needles, thermometers, controlled substances, medical equipment, personal care products, household hazardous wastes, or business wastes accepted. For more information, call 303-651-8416 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/environment.

Celebrate Day of the Dead at the Library

Take your family to the Library at 409 4th Avenue for a bilingual celebration of Day of the Dead/Fiesta de los Muertos from 3 to 4:30 pm on Sunday, October 29. Enjoy dancing, food, crafts, and more! All ages welcome. No registration required.

Le invitamos al Senior Center 

Véngase a una reunión de la una hasta las 2 de la tarde el lunes día 6 de noviembre donde se podrá informar de los servicios y programas que se proveen en el Senior Center. Ud. tendrá la oportunidad de conocer a otras personas que tal vez tengan los mismos pasatiempos suyos y conocerá al personal del centro. Habrá aperitivos para todos. Este programa gratuito se realizará en español. Por favor regístrese con Monica al 303-651-8411. This program will be presented in Spanish. For information about the next English-language meet and greet, call 303-561-8411 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/senior-services.

Don’t Put Your Power Out on a Limb

Home is a cozy place to be when the weather turns colder – unless a broken branch takes out your power. Make sure you’re prepared when the storms arrive by having a professional trim your tree limbs away from the power lines. For your own safety, please do not attempt the work yourself. A list of City-licensed tree contractors can be found online. To have the power turned off temporarily for tree work, call LPC at 303-651-8386.