Bring your neighbors together for a block party. Apply now for the Discover Neighbors grant to receive up to $250 to help pay for your event. This is a great way to meet your neighbors, create community, and have fun. Learn more and apply for the Discover Grant.
Longmont Arts Week celebrates Longmont’s creative community in a week-long showcase of events, talent, culture, education and collaboration. The week is a collective effort to increase awareness and promote creatives and creative organizations throughout the Longmont community. There dozens of events taking place from September 12-19: just a few highlights are listed below. View the full calendar of events.
Saturday, September 12, 4-8 pm – ArtWalk on Main
Sunday, September 13, 1-6 pm – TasteAbout Downtown
Saturday, September 19, 10 am-4pm – Downtown Ink! at 4th Ave. & Martin St.
Saturday September 19, 11 am-7 pm – Wanderlust Art Fair at 1333 Coffman St.
The Callahan House is hosting a Community Clothing Swap on Saturday, September 19. Participants are invited to bring gently used women’s/femme clothing and accessories for ages 13 and up to swap. All ages and genders welcome and light refreshments will be provided. Registration before the event is $5 and will be $10 at the door. Entry is free for everyone 12 years and younger.
Ready to play? The LevelUp Longmont esports tournament and festival brings a full day of gaming, technology and family fun to the Longmont Museum on Saturday, September 19. Enjoy video games, tabletop games, racing simulators, food trucks, prizes, a live Street Fighter 6 tournament and so much more! Admission is free.
The Downtown Longmont Wine Walk happens Thursday, September 24. Sample your way through downtown Longmont and enjoy different wines while exploring unique shops. Tickets are $35, while supplies last, and include a sampling glass, 10 wine samples, and complimentary snacks.
Thursday, September 24
4:30-8 pm
Downtown Longmont, pick up materials at 704 Main Street
On Tuesday, September 8, Council had a Regular Session where they discussed:
The 1st and Main Transit Project
Reconsideration of R-2026-52, a resolution of the Longmont City Council urging Longmont Electors to vote “Yes” on the Ballot issue increasing Boulder County Property Taxes by 2.579 mills to address the shortage and high cost of Child Care and Preschool
The 2027 Proposed Budget presentation, and more.
Next Meeting
On Tuesday, September 15, Longmont Urban Renewal Authority (LURA) meets at 5:30 pm and Council has a study session at 7 pm.
View the City Council meeting schedule, agendas, minutes, and recorded meetings on the City Council Meetings webpage.
You are invited to celebrate the re-opening of the swimming pools and debut of the new play feature on Saturday, September 19, at 11 am at the Longmont Recreation Center. The celebration will include official ribbon-cutting, complete with bubbles and splash-filled fun for all ages. No registration is required. Admission is included with a recreation pass or by paying the regular daily admission fee. Visit the Longmont Pools page for details.
Save with Efficiency Works Rebates
Efficiency Works offers rebates on a variety of energy-saving upgrades, including smart thermostats, induction cooktops, heat pump water heaters and more – helping you reduce energy use and lower costs. Visit the Efficiency Works site, where you can learn more, explore rebates and schedule a free session to learn which upgrades can deliver the greatest benefits for you.
Apply for City Boards and Commissions
The Longmont City Council has opened their bi-annual recruitment to fill vacancies on City advisory boards and commissions. It runs through October 16. All community members are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard and take a more active role in your community. Learn more and apply at longmontcolorado.gov/boards. Have questions? Call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-651-8649.
Long-Term Care Financial Planning
Come to the Senior Center on Wednesday, September 16, from 5 to 6:30 pm and learn about long-term care benefits from the Veteran’s Association, the difference between Medicaid and Medicare coverage, how long-term care insurance policies work, and much more. Find details and register for this free session.
LET’S CLEAR THAT UP
Q: What is the plan for the old fire station at Hover and Mountain View? Initially it was shut down when the new station was built, but now it has been painted and looks busy.
A: Longmont moved Fire Station 2 from Mountain View Avenue and Hover Street to 2212 17th Avenue in early 2024 because the original site, built 50 years ago, no longer met the City’s needs. The former station was designed when Longmont was much smaller, and modern fire apparatus no longer fit comfortably in two of its three bays. The new location also provides improved east-west and north-south access for fire and medical responses.
While the former Longmont Fire Station 2 is not an active fire station, it is being used for training offices and small training sessions for Longmont firefighters.
