If you have last minute holiday shopping to do, show some love to Longmont businesses and do it locally. When you shop local, you’re making an investment in your community. If you see construction, don’t be discouraged, businesses are still open. Shop local. Shop Longmont!

Winter Break Camps

Need to keep your children engaged while school is out? The Longmont Museum has creative school break camps. Sign up for half day, full day, multiple days… there are so many options to fit your family. Campers will enjoy working with LEGO, experimenting with arts & crafts materials, playing games, constructing with cardboard and making new friends. Learn more and register at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

Just for Teens, this Week at the Library

Winter break is almost here! The Library is bringing a pop-up café to our teen room study space to help teens through finals week. Stop by to hit the books and enjoy a free treat from our café cart. Treats will be available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 5-7pm, starting Monday, Dec. 16. For more information, call 303-651-8472 or browse events at https://longmontcolorado.gov/library/library-programs-events/all-library-events-programs/.

Visit the LEGO Exhibit at the Longmont Museum

Visit the Longmont Museum with your family this holiday season for “Build: Design & Create with LEGO!,” a hands-on exhibit that is captivating guests of all ages. Build and race a LEGO car, tackle an architectural challenge, save the world with a wondrous invention, or explore and play as far as your imagination takes you. Open through Jan. 12, 2025. Learn more at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

Holiday Guest Pass on Sale Now!

The Holiday Guest Pass makes a great stocking stuffer for fun over the holidays. For just $25-$65, invite 1, 3, or 7 people to the Recreation centers and Museum from Dec. 20, 2024-Jan. 6, 2025. Keep the whole family busy: enjoy swimming, ice skating, fitness classes, and hands-on fun at the Museum with unlimited entrances during facility open hours.  Purchase your pass online at https://rec.ci.longmont.co.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=PM&keyword=me&_ga=2.120398152.1782167690.1668460985-1962544958.1631575699&utm_source=brochure&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=giveBack or call the Recreation Center at 303-774-4700 to learn more.

RIDE Longmont Is Here!

Introducing RIDE Longmont – an easy and affordable public transit option available on demand. Book a trip in just a few taps with the RIDE Longmont app or by calling 970-538-9097. it to get to school or work, travel to appointments, and run errands. Service is available Monday through Saturday, 6 am – 8 pm, and Sunday 9 am – 5 pm. Each ride costs just $2 or less. Students and seniors ride for just $1 per trip. Rides are free through January 9. Visit city.ridewithvia.com/longmont to learn more.

Updates Coming to 2025 Utility Rates

Beginning Jan. 1, Longmont utility customers will see adjustments to their water, electric and wastewater rates in order to maintain their reliable, high-quality service. For a typical household, this will mean an additional $4.46 per month in water costs, along with an added $3.39 per month in wastewater charges and $5.71 per month in electric costs. To help offset the rate change, the City has also increased the rebates available through Longmont CAReS for qualifying residents. More details can be found online at https://longmontcolorado.gov/utilities-and-public-works/utility-bill/utility-rate-changes/.

Time to Compost

As of January 1, 2025 food wholesalers, distributers, manufacturers, and grocery stores are required to have a compost collection service for all food waste. Coupons and other resources are available on a first come, first serve basis to help pay the bill for new collection service. Learn more about if your business needs to comply or if you qualify for an exemption at bit.ly/URO-info. Questions? Call (303) 651-8416 or email sustainability@longmontcolorado.gov.

Last Chance to give your feedback on Water Conservation

The City’s Water Conservation Program is looking for your feedback on the latest update to our efficiency plan. This is your chance to influence our conservation programs for the next seven years. Check out the updated plan on our website, https://longmontcityxm.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aavP1D9NxcwXQSG, and share your thoughts before January 6. Your input is crucial for creating effective programs that benefit our community and help conserve our precious water resources. Let’s work together to shape Longmont’s water future.