Affolter Park Next Up for Renewal
Improvements to the City of Longmont’s Affolter Neighborhood Park, 1400 Holly Ave., are slated to begin Monday, Aug. 10, and work is expected to continue until the spring of 2021, weather and circumstances permitting. The improvements, part of the City’s life-cycle replacement and park renewal program, were identified as high-priority needs as part of the 2014 Parks, Recreation & Trails Master Plan, in which the community voiced a strong desire to “Take Care of What We Have.”

Watch Council Meetings Live or Recorded
Although residents can’t attend city council meetings in person right now, it’s easy for you to view meetings, either live or recorded. To watch the meetings live at 7 pm on Tuesdays, visit the City’s YouTube channel at bit.ly/longmontyoutubelive or Longmont Public Media’s livestream at LongmontPublicMedia.org/watch. Following each meeting, you can view the recording on YouTube. You also can call in to speak at “public invited to be heard” and during public hearings on specific issues. Watch for the instructions that are shown on the live feed immediately prior to each opportunity to speak.

How You Can Engage in The SH 119 Study (En Español)
Join us for an online Town Hall on Wednesday, August 12, 5 to 6 pm where you can learn more about the  State Highway 119 First and Final Mile Study project, ask questions to the project team, and provide your input on recommendations for the corridor. The same content will be shared at each Town Hall, and the August 12 meeting will be conducted in Spanish only. Puedes encontrar la encuesta en español aquí.

Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus
The mosquito-borne West Nile virus can cause serious illness, even death. Protect yourself by using DEET or an alternative, dressing in long sleeves and long pants, staying inside from dusk to dawn, and draining standing water. Longmont contracts for citywide monitoring, and spraying is used when mosquitoes that carry West Nile exceed thresholds. To stay informed and to add your name to the notification or shutoff lists, visit LongmontColorado.gov/WestNile.

Help Weed the Garden
Spend a socially distanced morning from 8 to 10:30 am on Thursday, August 13, helping weed the beautiful demonstration garden at 7 S. Sunset Street. Volunteers must wear a mask and bring their own gloves and water. Register and learn more at https://bit.ly/3hWKelQ.

Enjoy the Big Summer Concert Virtually
In lieu of the outdoor Downtown Summer Concerts at 4th Avenue and Kimbark Street, the Longmont Downtown Development Authority, the Longmont Museum, and Longmont Public Media are teaming up to live-broadcast the internationally acclaimed Face Vocal Band from the Museum’s Stewart Auditorium at 7:30 pm on Friday, August 28. You can view the concert for free on the Museum’s or LDDA’s Facebook pages, at LongmontPublicMedia.org, or on local Comcast channel 8/880. From August 10-24, enter to win a private, in-person viewing of the concert or a share of a $1,000 prize package just by shopping at Downtown Longmont businesses. Find details at DowntownLongmont.com.

Attend the Library’s Virtual Volunteer Fair
Find your perfect fit for volunteering through the library’s annual Volunteer Fair, which has moved online this year. Get to know nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups from around Longmont that will be sharing information about their work in our community and seeking volunteers. Visit the library’s website at bit.ly/LibPrograms between Saturday, August 15, and Monday, August 31, for all the details. The program is open to adults and teens.

Slow the Flow and Save Water Today!
Knowing how to water your lawn during stressful summer conditions is difficult for almost everyone. Resource Central’s Slow the Flow sprinkler consultation can help take the guesswork out of how you should be watering your lawn. Technicians will test your system for inefficiencies, share tips on how to use your sprinkler controller, and provide a customized watering schedule to help your lawn beat the heat without wasting water. Sign up at ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers for your FREE sprinkler consultation, or call 303-999-3824.