This Week in Longmont – December 29, 2017
This Week in Longmont – December 29, 2017
City Holiday Schedule
Longmont city government observes the New Year holiday on Monday, January 1. All City facilities will be closed. Trash, recycling and composting collection will be one day later than usual throughout the week.
2018 Utility Rate Adjustments
New water and wastewater rates go into effect January 1. Funds generated from utility fees and charges are used to keep up with costs of providing service, which also include capital needed to maintain the reliability of aging infrastructure and to fund essential improvements that often are dictated by federal regulations. All rate adjustments are adopted by the Longmont City Council before becoming law. Longmont is proud to offer high quality services at rates that continue to be among the more economical in the region. For details about rates and City utilities, visit LongmontColorado.gov/utilities or call 303-651-8664.
Free Denver Nuggets Basketball Challenge
Young basketball fans ages 6-13 (as of April 30, 2018) can exhibit their skills at the free Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge competition at 1 pm on Saturday, January 6, at the Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road. Boys and girls compete in separate divisions in dribbling, passing and shooting. Top scorers in each age group advance to a sectional, then state championship competition, and those winners get tickets to a Denver Nuggets game. Entry forms are available one hour prior to the competition. For more information, call 303-774-4800 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec.
Fight the Winter Doldrums with Book Bingo
Don’t let the cold and the dark of winter get you down; spend your indoor time playing Wintertime Bingo with the Library. This new program combines a specially designed bingo card with a fun reading and watching challenge during January and February. Get all the details at bit.ly/LibPrograms or stop by the Library at 409 4th Avenue. No registration required.
Landlord Alliance: Crime-free Multihousing
The Crime-free Multi-housing Program started in Longmont seven years ago and now has 175 registered properties. Learn about the changes it has brought to Longmont’s rental community from 6:30 to 8:15 pm on Wednesday, January 10, at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. This event is free and open to all. For more information call 303-774-4382 or email Susan.Spaulding@LongmontColorado.gov.
“Colo. Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops”
Colorado has something for everyone to explore and enjoy. In his latest book, Ed Sealover links several of those somethings into an adventurous, informative journey through the state. The Longmont Library will host the author in the City Council Chambers at 350 Kimbark Street from 7 to 8 pm on Thursday, January 25, to discuss “Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops.” Register online at bit.ly/LibPrograms. No email or internet? Call 303-651-8472 to register.
Public Art Selection Panels Seek Volunteers
Have a love/hate relationship with Longmont’s public art? When you volunteer to sit on a selection panel, you get to choose the art! Art in Public Places is accepting selection panel applications for several upcoming projects. Selection panels generally meet from one to three evenings over a three-month period. Exact times and locations vary. For more information and an application visit LongmontColorado.gov/aipp, or call 303-651-8924 to receive a paper application.
Longmont city government observes the New Year holiday on Monday, January 1. All City facilities will be closed. Trash, recycling and composting collection will be one day later than usual throughout the week.
2018 Utility Rate Adjustments
New water and wastewater rates go into effect January 1. Funds generated from utility fees and charges are used to keep up with costs of providing service, which also include capital needed to maintain the reliability of aging infrastructure and to fund essential improvements that often are dictated by federal regulations. All rate adjustments are adopted by the Longmont City Council before becoming law. Longmont is proud to offer high quality services at rates that continue to be among the more economical in the region. For details about rates and City utilities, visit LongmontColorado.gov/utilities or call 303-651-8664.
Free Denver Nuggets Basketball Challenge
Young basketball fans ages 6-13 (as of April 30, 2018) can exhibit their skills at the free Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge competition at 1 pm on Saturday, January 6, at the Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road. Boys and girls compete in separate divisions in dribbling, passing and shooting. Top scorers in each age group advance to a sectional, then state championship competition, and those winners get tickets to a Denver Nuggets game. Entry forms are available one hour prior to the competition. For more information, call 303-774-4800 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec.
Fight the Winter Doldrums with Book Bingo
Don’t let the cold and the dark of winter get you down; spend your indoor time playing Wintertime Bingo with the Library. This new program combines a specially designed bingo card with a fun reading and watching challenge during January and February. Get all the details at bit.ly/LibPrograms or stop by the Library at 409 4th Avenue. No registration required.
Landlord Alliance: Crime-free Multihousing
The Crime-free Multi-housing Program started in Longmont seven years ago and now has 175 registered properties. Learn about the changes it has brought to Longmont’s rental community from 6:30 to 8:15 pm on Wednesday, January 10, at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. This event is free and open to all. For more information call 303-774-4382 or email Susan.Spaulding@LongmontColorado.gov.
“Colo. Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops”
Colorado has something for everyone to explore and enjoy. In his latest book, Ed Sealover links several of those somethings into an adventurous, informative journey through the state. The Longmont Library will host the author in the City Council Chambers at 350 Kimbark Street from 7 to 8 pm on Thursday, January 25, to discuss “Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops.” Register online at bit.ly/LibPrograms. No email or internet? Call 303-651-8472 to register.
Public Art Selection Panels Seek Volunteers
Have a love/hate relationship with Longmont’s public art? When you volunteer to sit on a selection panel, you get to choose the art! Art in Public Places is accepting selection panel applications for several upcoming projects. Selection panels generally meet from one to three evenings over a three-month period. Exact times and locations vary. For more information and an application visit LongmontColorado.gov/aipp, or call 303-651-8924 to receive a paper application.
