NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF LONGMONT
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In-person Coffee with Council is Back!
Longmont City Council will host Coffee with Council from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave. At this event, you can talk informally with Council Member Marcia Martin and Council Member Susie Hidalgo-Fahring, and the coffee is on us! Call 303-651-8649 for more information.
City Council Moves Back to Civic Center
The Longmont City Council is scheduled to restart in-person meetings on Tuesday, June 29 at 7 pm in the Longmont Civic Center located at 350 Kimbark Street. The public is invited to attend and there will be no masking or social distance requirements, per the updated State orders, although it is still recommended that unvaccinated folks wear a mask. In addition, the second of two open forums in 2021 is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20 at the Civic Center. Due to the pandemic, council meetings have been held virtually during the past year.
Last Two Active Oil and Gas Wells in Longmont Scheduled to Close
Longmont staff members are working with local oil and gas operators to ensure the closure of the last two active oil and gas wells in Longmont. The Tabor #7 oil and gas well, which is located just south of the Innovation Center off Quail Road, began the plugging and abandonment process on June 23, 2021. The Stamp #31-2C well, which is located on the northwest side of Union Reservoir, is scheduled to begin plugging and abandonment work on Monday, June 28, 2021. In order to plug the wells, a workover rig will be present at the sites. This is a tall piece of equipment that will likely be visible to many residents from Union Reservoir and Quail Road. The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) will be supervising the plugging of both wells. Read the news release.
Play Online Trivia with Librarians
“Are You Smarter than a Librarian?” — an interactive, online trivia night program moderated by your Longmont librarians — is back on Monday, June 28, from 7-8:30 p.m. The program series is aimed at adults and older kids and features up to 25 people, teams, or households competing for bragging rights by winning the best of five rounds of play. Advance registration is required at bit.ly/LibPrograms.
Skyline Kiwanis Fireworks Show
The Longmont Skyline Kiwanis is hosting a private event and fireworks show at the Fox Hill Country Club on the evening of July 4. This light display begins at 9:45 p.m. and will last about 15 minutes. Those residents with a sensitivity to fireworks, including pets, may want to be inside during that time. Residents will not be permitted on the golf course or to park in the Fox Hill neighborhood; but rather are advised to watch the show from public parking lots at Stephen Day Park, Clark Centennial, Sandstone Ranch and Union Reservoir (entrance fees apply at Union). For additional information, visit www.skylinekiwanis.org or email [email protected].
Feedback: Healthy Beverages for Children
City Council has asked for community input on an ordinance that would require restaurants to list healthy beverages as default choices in menus offering children’s meals. Restaurant owners and other community members are encouraged to visit Engage.LongmontColorado.gov and click on the “Healthy Beverages for Kids” project to learn more, ask questions, provide feedback, and tell their stories. After the survey closes on July 30, results will be compiled and presented to City Council prior to their review of the proposed ordinance.
Free Concert: 101st Army Dixieland Band
Enjoy a free, in-person concert of Dixieland jazz in the Longmont Museum’s grassy outdoor courtyard beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 1. This mirthful military band’s repertoire features music from the beginning of jazz, bringing the hits of Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Jelly Roll Morton and many others. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Alcohol and concessions available for sale (only alcohol purchased on site is allowed). Limited seating; reservations recommended. Learn more at LongmontMuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.
Aqua Zumba® at Sunset Pool
Party in the Pool with Recreation fitness instructors at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 4, for a special holiday Aqua Zumba® class at Sunset Pool, 1900 Longs Peak Ave. It’ll be a SPLASH! Regular admittance fees apply. Learn more at LongmontColorado.gov/swim.
The Greenway Glow - Roger’s River Run 5k
GLOW at the Roger’s River Run 5k! Join us at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, in your glow and party apparel, to run, walk, or dance the 5k, all the way to the GLOW after-party! This is an untimed, non-certified race in 2021. Registration ends at noon on Friday, July 9; no race day entries accepted. Entry fees are $23 per person (ages 5 and older); strollers are allowed. Register at LongmontColorado.gov/rec using keyword “River” or call 303-774-4700.
Mia Mayhem Read Aloud Group
Join Librarians Kathleen and Valerie for an hour of reading fun and conversation with the Library’s virtual Mia Mayhem Read Aloud Group from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30. This month, they’ll be reading and talking about “Mia Mayhem Breaks Down Walls.” This program is best for older preschoolers and early school-aged children who enjoy being read aloud to. Register online at bit.ly/LibKids.
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