NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF LONGMONT
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Open House at Callahan House
The Historic Callahan House & Garden, 312 Terry St., will host an Open House with self-guided tours from 4 to 8 pm, Saturday, Sept. 10, during ArtWalk. Enjoy viewing the works of local artists during your visit. 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.
Holiday schedules for City facilities
Most City facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of the Labor Day Day holiday. The Museum, Library and Waste Diversion Center will be closed. Trash, recycling and compost will be collected one day later. Some recreation facilities will remain open. Find schedule at LongmontColorado.gov/Holidays.
Mayor’s Meetup cancelled
The Mayor’s Meetup, originally scheduled for September 10, has been cancelled 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 are intended for Longmont residents to talk about specific topics that are important to the community. The issue of homelessness was discussed at the first meeting held on March 12, 2022 and affordable housing was discussed at the second meeting held on June 4, 2022. It’s expected that public transportation challenges will be discussed at the third meeting on Saturday, December 3, 9 to 10 am. For more information contact the Longmont City Manager’s Office at 303-651-8601.
November ballot information
This November, City Council will be asking Longmont voters to approve the issuance of $20 million in storm drainage bonds to finance the next phase of the Resilient St. Vrain Project (RSVP). The RSVP is a multi-year project to fully restore the St. Vrain Greenway and improve the St. Vrain Creek channel to protect people, property and infrastructure from future flood risks. Additionally, voters will be asked to consider two changes to the Charter. One would provide operational clarity and streamlining, and the other would allow for simultaneous elections. Learn more about all the ballot issues, including some arguments for and against, at LongmontColorado.gov/ballot.
Guided History Tour at Sandstone Ranch
Enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the Historic Morse Coffin Family Home at 10:30 am on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Sandstone Ranch Visitors & Learning Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive. Learn about the home’s early history and major renovation to the house in the 1900s. All ages welcome! Free registration is required by calling 303-774-4700 or online at LongmontColorado.gov/SandstoneEvents. $2/child, $4/adult suggested donation collected at the event.
Swimming areas close for season
Monday, Sept. 5, from 10 am-4 pm is the last day to enjoy the Swim Beach at Union Reservoir, 461 County Road 22. Fall Union park hours are 6 am-8 pm through Oct. 31. Sunset Pool, 1900 Longs Peak Ave., closes for the season at 4 pm on Sunday, Sept. 11. For information about indoor swim options, visit LongmontColorado.gov/swim.
Talking About Race series at the Library
Join in a community conversation around race, facilitated by Annie Caplan of Living Room Conversations, from 5:30-7 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 14. In small groups of four to six people, participants will explore their personal experiences around the given topic: Empathy (Sept. 14); Status and Privilege (Oct. 12); and Race and Ethnicity (Nov. 9). No registration is required. Visit bit.ly/LibPrograms or call 303-651-8470 for details.
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