NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF LONGMONT
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Coffee with Council: Saturday, Aug. 27
Longmont City Council will host an in-person Coffee with Council from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Intercambio, 1715 Iron Horse Drive, Suite 130. At this event, you can talk informally with council members Susie Hidalgo-Fahring and Shiquita Yarbrough on any topic of your choice. Have questions? Call 303-651-8649 or visit bit.ly/coffeewithcouncil.
Recreation Center maintenance closure
Every year, the City’s recreation facilities close for maintenance on systems and equipment. The Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road, will be closed Sunday, Aug. 28, through Sunday, Sept. 4. The swimming pools and hot tub will remain closed through Sept. 11. Please visit the Memorial Building, Centennial Pool and Sunset Pool during the closure. For information regarding fitness class changes, visit longmontcolorado.gov/fitness or call 303-774-4752.
September Mayor’s Meetup canceled
The Mayor’s Meetup, originally scheduled for Sept. 10, has been canceled in order to prepare for a December session on transportation. This meeting is the third in a series hosted by Longmont Mayor Joan Peck and Mayor Pro Tem Aren Rodriguez. The meetings give Longmont residents a chance to talk about specific topics that are important to the community, such as homelessness and affordable housing. Public transportation challenges will be discussed from 9:00 to10:00 am on Saturday, Dec. 3. For more information, call 303-651-8601.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day
From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, drop off your paint, fertilizers, pesticides, oils, cleaning solvents and other household hazardous waste at the Waste Services Center, 110 S. Martin St., during the City’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day. Hazardous chemicals are not accepted at the Airport Road facility or the Waste Diversion Center. Be sure to bring a current City of Longmont utility bill and identification to show you are a City resident. This event is for Longmont residents only; no commercial or business waste accepted.
Get the ‘yip’ about prairie dogs
Join Boulder County Parks & Open Space and the Longmont Librarians for a entertaining, lively presentation all about prairie dogs from 6-7:30 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Longmont Library, 409 Fourth Ave. These fascinating creatures are more than cute little rodents who chew up the grass. Delve into the ecology, social structure, life cycle, behavior and language of this keystone species – the pillar of the prairie. Registration is required for this event at bit.ly/LibPrograms.
Open House at Callahan House
The Historic Callahan House & Garden, 312 Terry St., will host an Open House with self-guided tours from 4-8 pm on Saturday, Sept. 10, during ArtWalk. Admission is free and the public is welcome. For more information about the Callahan House, including rental options for weddings, special events and parties, visit longmontcolorado.gov/callahan.
Public Safety CERT class
The next Longmont Public Safety CERT class starts Sept. 10 and is being held on three consecutive Saturdays. There is no cost to attend. Disasters can severely restrict and overwhelm emergency responders, and in some cases, communities can be cut off from outside emergency support. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training teaches community members how to prepare for emergencies. Team members learn to take care of themselves and to help others in their communities until first responders arrive. For additional information and to register visit longmontcolorado.gov and search “CERT” or call 303-651-8438.
Museum Announces Fall 2022 Season
The Longmont Museum officially announced their fall season with the release of the Fall 2022 Program Catalog and Newsletter. The Museum will host dozens of programs for both children and adults now through early December including Historic Longmont Walking Tours, Thursday Nights @ The Museum programming, concerts, Discovery Days, Día de los Muertos programs and more! Learn more, buy tickets or register for programs at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.
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