Longmont to Establish Third Sister City
The Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming and the Longmont Sister Cities Association are proud to announce the formation of the first sister cities relationship between a sovereign tribal nation and a U.S. city. A celebration and formal signing ceremony is scheduled at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. The Northern Arapaho will become Longmont’s third sister city along with Chino, Japan, and Ciudad Guzman, Mexico.

Free Community Night: The Legendary Ladies
The Legendary Ladies will share the spirit of strong women who changed history through performance at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the scenic Sandstone Ranch Visitors & Learning Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive. This is a free outdoor family event. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with lawn games and a coloring table. Bring a sack meal if desired and your own chairs and blankets. No pets allowed. For more information, visit LongmontColorado.gov/SandstoneEvents or call 303-651-8404.

Kids Triathlon and Adult Try-a-Tri
The Kid’s Only Triathlon (ages 6-17; $50) and adult Try-a-Tri (ages 16 and older; $55) are back on Saturday, Aug. 21, with a new location 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/rec and RaceEntry.com. Online registration ends at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 18. In-person registration on Friday, Aug. 20, and on race day. Questions? Call 303-651-8404.

Warm Up Your Home’s Options
When you’re building or improving a home in Colorado, good heating matters — and if it can come from an energy efficient heat pump that reduces your home’s carbon emissions, that’s even better. Fort Collins Utilities will hold an event from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, on electric heat pumps, including what’s available today, why heat pumps are important, and the technical aspects of getting one installed. Find out more information and register at bit.ly/heat-pump-event to attend virtually or in-person (refreshments will be served).

Webinar: ‘Opening a Successful Business’
Join the Longmont Sustainable Business Program, Suma Latina, and the Latino Chamber of Commerce every Wednesday from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. from Sept. 1 through Sept. 22 to learn how you can open your business keep it running successfully, safely and sustainably. You’ll find the answers to where should I locate my business, what permits and licenses will I need, what are the Public Health requirements, what is the right structure for my business, how can I save on taxes, and how can I protect my business. Register online at bit.ly/BizExitoso or call 303-774-3514. This event is held in Spanish with English interpretation available.

Just Skip Two Car Trips
Curb your car! Summer is a great time to walk or ride a bike. You’ll help improve air quality and save money on gas! Find more about how to improve air quality at bit.ly/air-quality-longmont or call 303-651-8416.