Winter/Spring Recreation Activities

Recreation’s Winter/Spring brochure highlights activities, fitness classes, programs, and special events that occur between December and May. It’s online now at LongmontColorado.gov/recreation. Registration begins Tuesday, Dec. 3. Questions? Call 303-774-4700. Look for the printed version by mail next week!

Songwriter Showcase at the Museum

Join Bonnie and Taylor Sims at the Longmont Museum this Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 pm for an intimate evening of original music from emerging, up-and-coming and established singer-songwriters from across the Front Range and beyond. Find tickets and details at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

Gift of Home Tour Benefits Habitat

Join us for the Gift of Home Tour, Longmont’s holiday home tour! This self-guided journey, offered December 5-7, features stunning residences and supports Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley. Find ticket information at details at thegiftofhome.org or by calling 303-682-2485.

Crafts and Cocoa at the Library!

Join us for two chainmail-themed Crafts and Cocoa events on Friday, Dec. 6. From 11 am-1 pm we will be making bracelets. Registration for the morning session is required. From 2-4 pm we’ll make earrings and keychain crafts with no registration required. Details at bit.ly/LibCalendar or call 303-651-8472.

Youth Basketball Leagues

Register for youth basketball for grades 3-12 by Sunday, Dec. 8. Beginning in January, teams practice two hours per week; games are on Saturdays in or near Longmont. A ball, a Junior Nuggets jersey, and a ticket to a Denver Nuggets game are included. Call 303-774-4700 or visit bit.ly/recreationregistration for details.

Family Ornament Making

Create winter and holiday decorations as a family at the Longmont Museum Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1 pm or 2:30 pm! We’ll be crafting and creating keepsakes that will bring cheer for years to come. This class is for children ages 5 and up accompanied by a registered and participating adult. Learn more and buy tickets at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

Use Deicers Responsibly

While deicers are helpful in keeping walkways and driveways safe, melting snow carries them through storm drains to nearby streams – without treatment – where they’re harmful to aquatic life. When using deicers, apply according to instructions as soon as icy conditions appear. Deicers help break the bond between ice and pavement to make shoveling easier. Because they do not evaporate snow and ice, adding more does not eliminate the need to shovel.

Universal Recycling Ordinance: Compost

The third phase of Longmont’s Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) will begin implementation on January 1, 2025, requiring organics (composting) collection for food wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers, and grocery stores. The City is offering financial assistance and other support for compliance. Learn more at bit.ly/URO-info or call 303-651-8416 or email sustainability@longmontcolorado.gov.