Boulder County in Modified Level Blue

Boulder County is in Modified Level Blue on the COVID dial framework and will remain so until May 16. Wearing masks inside is required and washing your hands regularly is advised. Among other changes, restaurants, gyms and outdoor events are now able to be at full capacity if groups are 6 feet apart. Visit boco.org/COVID-19 or call 720-776-0822 for full details.

Read Aloud Group for Pre-K, Early Learners

Join Longmont Librarians Kathleen and Valerie for an hour of reading fun and conversation with the Library’s Mia Mayhem Read Aloud Group from 6-7 pm on Wednesday, April 28, on Webex. This month, they’ll be reading and talking about “Mia Mayhem Learns to Fly!” This virtual program is best for older preschoolers and early school-aged children who enjoy being read aloud to. Register online at bit.ly/LibKids.

Free Virtual Art & Sip Class: Bold Spring Flowers (Acrylic Painting)

Join instructor Cipriano Ortega starting at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, April 28, in an exploration of brushwork, the interplay of colors, and the use of acrylic paint. Together you’ll paint bold spring flowers. Gather the materials listed at LongmontMuseum.org, pour a glass of your favorite beverage, and join Cipriano for a free class on Facebook.com/longmontmuseum.

Virtual Event: ‘Stories of Longmont Parks’

Join landscape architect Paula Fitzgerald starting at 7:30 pm on Thursday, April 29, as she discusses her new book celebrating Longmont’s parks. From the original plans of the Chicago-Colorado Colony to the city’s newest additions, Paula will share stories of Longmont’s 31 community and neighborhood parks and the people who made them possible. View ‘How to Watch’ information and full details at LongmontMuseum.org or call the Museum’s front desk at 303-651-8374.

Shred Your Documents for Free

Safely and securely recycle your private documents by bringing your boxed or bagged documents to be shredded at the Waste Diversion Center, 140 Martin St., Saturday, May 1, from 9 am to 1 pm. This event is for residential documents only; no business materials will be accepted. Visit bit.ly/paper-shredding or call 303-651-8416 for details.

Ralph Price Reservoir Fishing Permits

Annual fishing permits for Ralph Price Reservoir will go on sale starting May 1. A Colorado Parks & Wildlife fishing license and a special permit from the City of Longmont are required to fish at Ralph Price Reservoir inside Button Rock Preserve. Permits will be sold online at the cost of $20 for City of Longmont and Town of Lyons water utility customers and $30 for non-utility customers. Find out where and how to purchase by calling 303-651-8416 or visiting bit.ly/ralph-price-res-fishing.

Play Online Trivia with Librarians

“Are You Smarter than a Librarian?” — an interactive, online trivia night program moderated by your Longmont librarians — is back on Monday, May 3, from 7-8:30 pm. The program series is aimed at adults and older kids and features up to 25 people, teams, or households competing for bragging rights by winning the best of five rounds of play. Advance registration is required at bit.ly/LibPrograms.

Quick Tips to Save Water and Money

Do you have more dishes from staying at home? Save water and money by running full loads in the dishwasher. No dishwasher? Fill the sink with water rather than letting the faucet run while you wash. Find more waterwise tips at bit.ly/sustainability-longmont or call 303-651-8416.