NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF LONGMONT
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Free holiday events with Santa
Santa is hard at work this holiday season, taking calls and making toys — over Zoom. The North Pole Toy Workshop will be Dec. 11 and 12. Free toy kits (instructions on registration receipt) for children ages 0 to 13 will be available for pickup, then families join Santa’s virtual tutorial at their scheduled time. Friday is for elf ornaments; Saturday is for holiday treat trays. Calls With Santa for up to five children at a time will be available Dec. 12 and 13.
Register for these free events at LongmontColorado.gov/LongmontLights or call 303-651-8404. An adult must be present and visible to Santa at all times. Special thanks to Xfinity and Home Depot for their sponsorship.
Are You Smarter Than a Librarian?
From 7 to 8:30 p.m.Dec. 14, the Longmont Library will again host “Are You Smarter than a Librarian?” This interactive, online trivia game for adults and older children is moderated by a Longmont librarian. It can accommodate up to 25 people, teams or households to compete for bragging rights by winning the best of five rounds of play. Find more information and register now at bit.ly/LibPrograms.
Cookie decorating and cozy stories
Celebrate the arrival of winter with cookie decorating and cozy stories with the library. From 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 16, children’s librarians will host a two-part online program featuring cookie decorating and winter-themed stories. Registration for cookie decorating includes a free cookie decorating kit families can pick up at the library’s curbside delivery. Register online at bit.ly/LibKids by Dec. 15.
Give yourself the gift of savings
Buy yourself a gift that saves water and money: upgrade your old toilet to a more efficient model. Restrictions apply. Learn more at bit.ly/water-rebates or call 303-651-8416.
“Stories of Our Longmont Parks”
In honor of the 150th anniversary of Longmont’s founding, former city employee Paula Fitzgerald has released her new book “Stories of Our Longmont Parks,” a pictorial history of the city’s 31 neighborhood and community parks. “Stories of Our Longmont Parks” is on sale for $24.99 at bit.ly/longmontparksbook or by calling the Longmont Museum at 303-651-8374. You can pick up your purchased copy curbside at the Museum, 400 Quail Road. It also is available to borrow from the Longmont Library.
December shred event canceled
The shred event scheduled for Saturday at the Waste Diversion Center is canceled. The next shred event is scheduled for Jan. 9. Due to uncertainty related to COVID-19, please confirm before leaving home that the event is being held. The Waste Diversion Center at 140 Martin St. is open, and there is a designated bin for shredded paper at the drop-off area. For more information and a schedule of 2021 shred event dates, visit bit.ly/paper-shredding.
Senior Services Winter GO catalog available
The quarterly GO magazine for adults 55 and older is now available online. View the Winter GO online now. Printed copies will be made available soon, be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter to be notified. The Senior Center has many online classes, lectures and discussion groups scheduled for December, January, and February, and registration is open now. Check out the catalog and call 303-651-8411 to register for programs. You also can register online.
Even though the Senior Center is still closed, we are grateful to be able to provide online activities for the older adults in our community. Many activities have a call-in option if you can't use a computer or smart device. Our Senior Computer Technology coaches also are available to assist you in learning how to use Zoom. Visit the SCTC website for more information.
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