Council Catch-Up

 

Review – April 07, 2026 (Study Session)

• Changes to the Human Services Funding Program
• Legislative Bills Recommended For City Council Position

 

Preview – April 14, 2026 (Regular Session)

• A Proclamation Designating April 14, 2026, As “Parkinson’s Awareness Month” In Longmont, Colorado

• A Bill For An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 2.94 And Amending Section 4.64.030 Of The Longmont Municipal Code Concerning Dissolving The Airport Advisory Board

• A Bill For An Ordinance Repealing And Reenacting Section 14.04.490 Of The Longmont Municipal Code Concerning Waste Of Water

 

You can find the full agenda on the Longmont Agenda Portal.

Events & Happenings

Plan Your Summer Fun

Keep busy and active! Recreation’s 2026 summer activities brochure is now at Recreation Center online; printed copies were mailed to Longmont residents. Registration begins Tuesday, April 14. Swim lesson registration begins at 6 am. The summer brochure features classes, camps, lessons and special events that occur between May and August. For registration assistance, call 303-774-4700.

 

Art & Sip: Watercolor Strawberry Doodles

Celebrate the freshness of strawberries in this custom greeting card watercolor class at the Longmont Museum Thursday, April 16 at either 4 pm or 6:30 pm. Paint a scattering of strawberries and add ink details to make these whimsical watercolor doodles. Register online at Longmont Museum online or by calling 303-651-8374.

 

Work for Longmont Recreation 

Visit the Recreation job table from 4-6 pm on Thursday, April 16 in the lobby of the Recreation Center at 310 Quail Road. Learn about the variety of openings, have your questions answered, and apply for your summer job! Positions starting at $16.43/hr for ages 15+ include sports officials, lifeguards, concessionaires, day camp leaders, custodians, and more. Call 303-774-4800 with questions or visit Recreation Center online. 

 

“Everything, Everywhere, All at Once”

In this 2022 film, an audit of a Chinese-American’s (Michelle Yeoh) laundromat triggers a heroic journey across the multiverse where the only constant is her complicated love for her family. Screened at the Longmont Museum Thursday, April 16 at 7 pm. Tickets at Longmont Museum online or by calling 303-651-8374.

 

Proud of Your NextLight? Tell the Nation!

Want to share your love for Longmont’s best internet service? Take PC Magazine’s Readers Choice survey online before April 19. Then test your connection at pcmag.speedtestcustom.com to help show the nation what Longmont’s community-owned internet can do. If you’re new to NextLight, you can subscribe or learn more at mynextlight.com.

 

Coffee with Council

Mayor Susie Hidalgo-Fahring will join Councilmember Alex Kalkhofer for Coffee with Council on Saturday, April 18 from 9 to 10 am at the St. Vrain Memorial Building, Aspen Room, at 700 Longs Peak Avenue. This is a great opportunity for you to chat with the Councilmembers about the issues that matter to you.

 

Apply for City Boards and Commissions

The Longmont City Council is recruiting to fill vacancies on City advisory boards and commissions. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and take a more active role in your community. Apply at Boards and Commissions online by Friday, April 24. Have questions? Call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-651-8649.

 

Join Your Friends at Connect Longmont

Stop by the Longmont Senior Center on April 22 from 4 to 7 pm to meet City staff, ask questions about projects in your neighborhood, and learn what’s ahead for Longmont in 2026. Free admission and food, family-friendly, and open to all. Spanish and ASL interpretation available. Details at Connect Longmont online.

 

Learn About Energy Efficiency on Earth Day

Want to enjoy greater comfort at home with lower energy bills? Join Sustainable Resilient Longmont for a presentation by Efficiency Works to see how you can have both. Visit the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave. on April 22 from 7 to 8:30 pm to learn about energy efficiency and the programs available to help you achieve it. Register online.

 

Longmont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Experience Longmont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 2, from 10:30 to 6 at Roosevelt Park (700 Longs Peak Ave.). Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican culture and diversity and supports connection among the entire Longmont community. Enjoy music and dance entertainment, a car show, a Chihuahua beauty contest, the “Mexican Standoff” break dance competition, vendor booths, free activities for kids, and terrific food. Details available online.