One of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today, Cary Morin performs his signature roots-infused “Native Americana” with hints of bluegrass, folk, blues and rock. Catch him and his band Ghost Dog live in concert this Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 pm at the Longmont Museum. Learn more and buy tickets on the Longmont Museum website or by calling 303-651-8374.

Embrace the unpredictable organic nature of watercolor as you make paint splatters and add details with pen and ink in this class at the Longmont Museum. Work on small watercolor greeting cards to make a variety of designs. Sessions offered at both 4 pm and 6:30 pm this Thursday, Nov. 14. Learn more and register on the Longmont Museum website or by calling 303-651-8374.

The Longmont Office of Emergency Management can teach your neighborhood, business, or group to “Be Ready” for disasters. Groups can learn how to be notified of a disaster, to prepare for emergencies and disasters and to build strong, resilient communities. For more information, or to schedule a workshop, contact the OEM at oem@longmontcolorado.gov or call 303-774-3793.

Join us for the Gift of Home Tour, Longmont’s holiday home tour, and experience the magic of the season while supporting a great cause! On December 5, 4-8 pm, enjoy an exclusive VIP Opening Night, where you can browse beautifully decorated homes and shop from local decorators. The tour continues December 6, 4-8 pm and December 7, 9 am – 1 pm. This self-guided journey features stunning residences and supports Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley, helping provide affordable housing for families in need. VIP tickets are $50, with general admission at $35. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the holidays and make a difference in our community! Visit the Gift of Home website or call 303-682-2485 for more information.

The City of Longmont Waste Services’ collection schedule will be changed during the week of Thanksgiving in observance of the Holiday week. Collection schedules will be one day early during the Thanksgiving Holiday week. All bins should be out on the curb before 7 a.m. on their appointed collection day and remain out until they are picked up. If you have questions or your collection was missed, call 303-651-8416 and Longmont Waste Services staff will schedule a time to pick up your collection. To see the full schedule change table, visit the Thanksgiving Collection webpage. Want a reminder? Sign up for the Waste Services App to get schedule reminders and notifications about other Waste Services events or news going on near you.

It’s time to design your holiday parade float! Showcase your business or organization at the annual Longmont Lights parade at 5 pm Saturday, Dec. 14 on Main Street. All float entries are eligible for prizes. Register online at the Longmont Lights webpage or in person at the Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave. The application deadline is Monday, Dec. 9. Call 303-651-8404 with questions.

The third phase of Longmont’s Universal RecyclingOrdinance (URO) will begin implementation on January 1, 2025, requiringorganics (composting) collection for food wholesalers, distributers,manufacturers, and grocery stores. The City is offering financial assistanceand other support for compliance. Learn more about the URO at bit.ly/URO-info.Questions? Call 303-651-8416 or email sustainability@longmontcolorado.gov.

Protect waterways after winter storms by shoveling snow onto vegetated areas and limiting the amount of deicer you use at home. Melting snow will carry deicers and other pollutants into storm drains that drain directly to nearby streams. Deicers of any kind will negatively affect the environment in large quantities. If using a deicer, apply it as soon as snowy or icy conditions appear.

The City of Longmont, along with the City of Boulder, Boulder County, and Broomfield, wants to hear your concerns and priorities about spending federal money on housing, jobs, and community needs. Your participation will make a difference in your community! Take the survey for a chance to win $100:

• English Housing Survey

• Encuesta de vivienda en español

Questions? Contact Root Policy Research by email at hello@rootpolicy.com or phone 970-880-1415.