Mayor Joan Peck will be joined by Councilmember Shiquita Yarbrough, at-large representative for Coffee with Council, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9 am-10 am at South Main Station, located at 485 2nd Avenue. This is a great opportunity for you to chat with the Mayor and a member of the Council about the issues that matter to you! For information visit bit.ly/LongmontCouncilCoffee.

Join the Longmont Library and Sustainability Office with Vulture Collective for a free Sustainable Fashion class on Thursday, April 17, from 6-7:30 pm. Learn eco-friendly tips, community resources and discuss the relationship between clothes and sustainability. Bring an old t-shirt to repurpose into a reusable bag! Registration is required. Visit bit.ly/LibAdults or call (303) 651-8472.

Visit the Recreation Services job information booth from 4-6 pm on Thursday, April 17 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. For information call 303-774-4800 or visit bit.ly/longmontrecjobs.

April is Earth Month, and one of the best ways to protect Colorado’s water is by replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes! Swapping out grass for water-wise plants saves up to 60% water, reduces maintenance, and creates a beautiful, pollinator-friendly yard. Longmont’s Lawn Replacement Program makes it easy to make the switch—with rebates available! Pair your lawn replacement with a Garden In A Box for an effortless, stunning transformation. Apply today and start saving! Learn more & get started: resourcecentral.org/lawn

Join the Museum for a film Thursday, April 17 at 7 pm. Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), a screenwriter and aspiring novelist, vacations in Paris with his fiancée (Rachel McAdams). While exploring the city alone at night, he discovers he can time travel to the 1920s, meeting icons like Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Picasso. Presented in complement to the Museum’s Picasso exhibit; Directed by Woody Allen. Learn more and buy tickets at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

The Longmont City Council bi-annual recruitment to fill vacancies on City advisory boards and commissions closes Friday, April 18. Community members are encouraged to apply now. This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard and take a more active role in your community. Learn more at longmontcolorado.gov/boards or call 303-651-8649.

The City of Longmont offers a FREE curbside collection of tree branches each spring. Branches must be placed curbside before 7 am on the Monday of your scheduled collection week and remain at the curb until picked up. Citywide branch collection runs April 14-18 for areas south of 9th Avenue. For more information call 303-651-8416 or visit bit.ly/springcurbside. For notifications and tips download the Waste Services app!

You’re invited to the free, family-friendly, Longmont Earth Day celebration on April 19th, 10am-2pm, at Timberline PK-8-School. Watch performances by Jeff and Paige, My Nature Lab, dance shows and more! There will also be activities, food trucks, a clothing swap and lots more! For more information call 303-774-3553 or visit srlongmont.org/earth-day.

Keep busy and active this summer! Longmont Recreation’s 2025 summer activities brochure can be viewed online at bit.ly/recreationbrochure and look for a printed copy in your Longmont mailbox soon. Registration begins Tuesday, April 15. The summer brochure features classes, camps, swim lesson offerings and special events that occur between May and August. For registration assistance, call 303-774-4700.

Planning some home improvements this year? Let Efficiency Works lend a hand with a low-cost energy assessment. Efficiency Works can help you identify ways to save energy and provide rebates for helpful upgrades to your home. Find out more by going online to efficiencyworks.org/homes/efficiency-audits/ or calling an Efficiency Works energy adviser at 877-981-1888.