One more Downtown Summer Concert

A rained-out June concert has been rescheduled for Friday, Aug. 18 from 6-9 pm at 4th Avenue and Kimbark Street. Downtown Longmont will host the same free party as usual with local bands Last Men on Earth and Cat Jerky, local food trucks, craft beverages, dancing in the street, and fun for the whole family! More information available at DowntownLongmont.com or 303-651-8484.

Centennial Pool maintenance closure

Every year, the City’s recreation facilities close for maintenance on systems and equipment. Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., will be closed from Aug. 20-25. Visit the Longmont Recreation Center and Sunset Pool during the closure. For more information, call 303-774-4700 or visit longmontcolorado.gov/rec.

Community Learning Series: Mental Health

The beginning of the school year can be a stressful time for youth. This event can help. From 6-8 pm on Monday, Aug. 21 at Lashley Street Station, 1200 Lashley St., Rise Against Suicide will provide youth with tips to help manage stress and they’ll identify the warning signs of suicide. They’ll also share self-care techniques and ways to encourage kids to maintain strong self-esteem. Families and youth of all ages are welcome, snacks and childcare provided. The event is free, but please register to save your seat. Learn more and register at longmontcolorado.gov/cls or call 303-774-3766.

Free Class: Writing Resumes, Cover Letters

From 5-6 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 22, head to the Longmont Library Computer Lab, 409 4th Ave., where we will be exploring the different tools that Word has to offer while learning to build a resume and cover letter. During this class, you will learn the best practices for resume and cover letter writing, enabling you to effectively highlight your experience, education, and accomplishments. We will guide you through the step-by-step process of crafting compelling content, structuring your documents, and selecting appropriate formats. This class is free and no registration is required. Visit bit.ly/LibTechClasses or call 303-651-8769 with questions.

Kids Triathlon and Adult Try-a-Tri

The Kid’s Only Triathlon (ages 6-17, $55) and adult Try-a-Tri (ages 16 and older, $60) are back on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road. The Try-a-Tri is a super sprint distance triathlon meant for first-timers, those getting back in racing shape, and athletes looking to try something new. Race information is available at longmontcolorado.gov/triathlon and RaceEntry.com. Online registration ends at noon on Thursday, Aug. 17, and resumes in-person only on Friday, Aug. 18 during packet pick-up. Questions? Call 303-651-8404.

Design your waterwise yard this fall!

Still thinking about planting a new garden? Fall-planted perennials have less transplant shock, develop healthy roots faster, and may use less water during establishment. Not to mention the huge debut they make their first spring. Check out waterwiseyards.org to check out some inspiration, success stories, and free designs! In addition, there are still gardens for sale at ResourceCentral.org/Gardens — Get them before they’re gone!

Sign up to receive sustainability news

Did you know Longmont has a Sustainability Plan? It provides a road map for Longmont around environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and social equity, guiding both short- and long-term actions. Visit bit.ly/SustNews to sign up for the quarterly Sustainability Newsletter to learn what’s being done, find rebates and other resources, plus discover ways your household can be involved!  

Free swim lesson sessions

Recreation Services is sponsoring 200 free swim lesson sessions for resident youth who do not know how to swim. The goal of this program is to provide more opportunities for youth to learn how to be safe and have fun in and around the water. To qualify, applicants must be a child aged 3-12 years old; in need of beginner swim lessons; live within the city limits of Longmont; demonstrate a financial need; and have not taken swim lessons with the City of Longmont in the past. For more information and to apply, visit the Swim webpage, stop by Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., or call 303-774-4706.

Removing and reporting graffiti

Removing graffiti as soon as possible is important because graffiti adds to the deterioration of neighborhoods if left in place. When an individual or neighborhood becomes involved in active and frequent removal of graffiti, it sends a message to offenders that their destructive graffiti and other activities will not be tolerated. Please submit a report online through ServiceWorks or call the graffiti hotline at 303-774-4327. Calls will be responded to Monday through Friday within 48 hours. If you see graffiti in progress, call 9-1-1. Useful information you can provide includes a description of those involved and their vehicle description (if there is one). Do not approach those involved in what you believe is an illegal activity. More information on graffiti removal can be found on the Longmont website and searching “graffiti.”

Author Talk with Finn Murphy

The best-selling author of “The Long Haul” returns with the story of ditching his truck to seek his fortune … in hemp. Author Finn Murphy will discuss his new book “Rocky Mountain High: A Tale of Boom and Bust in the New Wild West” from 6:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, Aug. 17 in the Civic Center, City Council Chambers, 350 Kimbark St. Pivoting away from growing hemp himself, Murphy decides to make himself a middleman, assembling an eclectic crew of workers, including the wry and vastly talented Manuel, the business savvy Pierce, and a scruffy army of “trimmigrants” — specialized farm laborers who roam the country pursuing (or not) their own American Dreams. This free event requires registration at the Library Programs webpage.

Register for Fall Recreation activities

Look for Recreation’s Fall 2023 brochure online now on the Rec webpage. The Fall brochure contains activities, fitness classes, programs, and special events that occur between September and December. Registration begins Tuesday, Aug. 1 and the printed brochure will be mailed to Longmont households the week of Aug. 7. For more information, call 303-774-4700.

Get free Wi-Fi from NextLight

The best internet service in the country deserves to be paired with the best Wi-Fi connection … and with NextLight, you can do that for free! Existing NextLight customers can upgrade to NextLight’s Wifi6 Whole Home Solution at no cost for the rest of 2023, allowing you to let more of your wireless devices enjoy more of NextLight’s fiber-fast speeds from anywhere in your home. Or if you’re a new customer who signs up by Aug. 31, you can get three months of NextLight and Wifi6 for the price of one. Call 303-774-4494 for more information or go online to the NextLight website to get started. It’s your chance to make the best even better.