All Park & Trail Restrooms Open by April 11
Many park restrooms close for the winter to prevent damage to the above-ground plumbing and reopen in the spring. Each year, the second Monday in April (April 11 this year) marks the date that ALL restrooms are once again open from 5 am to 11 pm daily. You can see more detailed information on park restroom availability at bit.ly/park-restrooms. Once open, restrooms are cleaned and restocked once per day, seven days a week. If you see a problem with a park or greenway public restroom facility, please call (303) 651-8416 or report it online at ServiceWorks.LongmontColorado.gov. To make a park shelter reservation, call 303-651-8404 or online at https://rec.ci.longmont.co.us.

Volunteer to Help Spruce Up Downtown
Give Downtown some TLC from 8 to 11:30 am on Saturday, April 23. The Longmont Downtown Development Authority is looking for volunteers to assist with trash pickup, cleaning, spreading mulch and more. Tasty food and a T-shirt will be provided. To sign up, call 303-651-8586 or visit www.downtownlongmont.com/clean&green. Sponsored by the City of Longmont, The Roost, Jefes Tacos & Tequila, Swaylo’s Tiki, Moe’s Broadway Bagel, BBP, Comcast and ACE Hardware.

Conversation with Colorado Artists
Visit the Longmont Museum starting at 7 pm on Thursday, April 14, for a conversation with three contemporary Colorado artists whose work is rooted in tradition, but who are now pushing the boundaries of these ancient practices. Offered in complement to the Museum’s current exhibit “Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper.” Moderated by Mike McClung, director of the Michael Warren Contemporary Denver art gallery. Learn more and make your reservation for this free event at LongmontMuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

Waterwise Seminars: Get Ready for Spring
Who’s ready to get out and enjoy their garden? Start the season off right by attending a Waterwise Yard Seminar with Resource Central. The City of Longmont is sponsoring two webinars: “Use What You Grow: Fruits in the Landscape” on Wednesday, April 13; and “New to Colorado Landscaping” on Tuesday, April 19. Both webinars are from 6 to 8 pm and will be available in English and Spanish. Register at ResourceCentral.org/Seminars.

Bilingual Poetry Workshop and Reading
Join Alejandro Jimenez, 2021 National Mexican Poetry Slam Champion, for a bilingual workshop and poetry reading from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, April 18, in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St. Alejandro will be hosting a 45-minute bilingual poetry workshop followed by a 45-minute bilingual poetry reading. You may sign up for one or both. Registration is required for this free event at bit.ly/LibPrograms or call the Library at 303-651-8470 with questions.

LPM Now Available on Amazon Fire TV
Catch all your favorite local Longmont content via Longmont Public Media’s new app—available now for download on Amazon Fire TV. Visit LongmontPublicMedia.org to see all the ways you can watch your favorite local programming, including Longmont City Council meetings.

The Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 33 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state have begun the first Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period of 2022. Longmont Police are participating in this program. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seat belts reduce the risk of injury or death in a crash by 50%. Without a seat belt fastened, people can be ejected from a vehicle and killed. The Click It or Ticket heightened enforcement campaign will run through April 20.