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The Senior Citizens Advisory Board is sponsoring a Get Engaged! event for seniors. The event will be held on Wednesday, September 12 from 4-6 p.m. at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont.
The Get Engaged! event is an opportunity for seniors to share their history and the lessons that they have learned by engaging in the affairs of the community. A panel of local leaders and activists will be present for discussion and interaction. Those panelists include Assistant City Manager, Shawn Lewis, City Council member, Tim Waters, Community and Neighborhood Resources Manager, Carmen Ramirez, the host of Friday Citizen's Open Forum, Rick Fitzgerald.
Topics of discussion include:
- How to influence policy/outcomes by communicating effectively with elected officials and city staff
- How to get involved in elections at the grassroots level
- What is expected of you if you apply and are appointed to serve on a government board
- How to find a volunteer position at a nonprofit that is right for you
This event is free, however, advance registration is required. The registration number is #484254.00.
Interested parties can register at the Senior Center front desk, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m - 5 p.m. or by phone by calling 3030-651-8411. Registration is also available online by visiting http://www.longmontcolorado.gov.
City of Longmont Happenings This Week
Would You Like to Serve Your Community?
Several boards and commission seats are available to residents, who reside within the Longmont city limits and have been registered Longmont voters for at least one year prior to being appointed. Advisory groups assist Longmont City Council members in making decisions on issues that affect the safety, economy and quality of life in Longmont. Visit bit.ly/longmontapp for more information and to apply. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, November 16. Call 303-651-8649 with questions.
Register Now for Back-to-school Pizza Party
The Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue, will host a Back-to-School Pizza Party on Friday, August 17, from 6-7 p.m. Meghan Casey's Rocky Mountain Puppets and “Rock ‘n’ Read” will be attendance for a performance. The show "stresses teamwork and inclusion," states a press release and is best for ages 2 to 10. Register online at bit.ly/LibKids. No email? Call 303-651-8477 to register.
Buffalo Harvest at Sandstone Ranch
On Saturday, August 25, from 10:30 a.m.-noon the Sandstone Ranch Vistors & Learning Center, 3001 Sandstone Dr., is teaching participants "why the buffalo was so important to the Cheyenne and other Plains Indian tribes, and how it provided them with everything from food, to clothing, to shelter," states a press release. This family-friendly program will be outdoors, weather permitting, and is best suited for children ages 5 and older. There is a suggested donation of $2/child, $4/adult collected at the event. Seating is limited, call 303-651-8404 to register.
Help families work their way out of poverty -- Become a Circles Ally
The Boulder County Circles campaign is seeking volunteers.
"Circles is a proven program that helps end poverty -- one family at a time -- by focusing on doing things “with” not “for” those in need. Circles volunteers (called Allies) work directly with the head of a family to help them develop the skills necessary to move out of poverty permanently," states a Boulder County press release.
Circles is offering an Ally Training Session on Saturday, August 18 for interested parties. The training is scheduled from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Boulder County Health Auditorium, Health Admin. building, 3450 N. Broadway, Boulder.
To learn more or to register contact Marnita Rodriguez at 303-441-1503, or circlesinfo@bouldercounty.
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Longmont City Council Agenda for Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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