Apply Now to Serve on City Council

The Ward 2 seat is vacant on the Longmont City Council. If you live in Ward 2, you can apply for the position today. The application deadline is 5 pm on Wednesday, January 8. Learn about additional required qualifications, Ward 2 boundaries and more at https://longmontcolorado.gov/news/council-calls-on-community-to-fill-vacant-council-seat/

Noon Year’s Party, Wings of Fire and a Guest Cellist!

There is so much to celebrate at the Library this week! Join us Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 pm for a Wings of Fire series party for 1st-8th graders. On Dec. 31, from 11- noon, K-5th graders can ring in 2025 with different New Year’s traditions, games, and activities from around the world. Next Monday, Jan. 6, help us welcome cellist Katarina M. Pliego for a unique musical Bilingual Storytime. Katarina will share her music and picture book at this storytime for all ages. More at https://longmontcolorado.gov/library/library-programs-events/.

New Year’s Day Zumba® Dance Party

Enjoy friends, fitness and fun to ring in the new year! Recreation fitness instructors are hosting the 14th annual New Year’s Day Zumba® dance party from 1-2:30 pm Wednesday, Jan. 1 at the Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road. This event is for all ages and children must be supervised. Cost is $10 per person (passes not accepted). Doors open at 12:45 pm and no pre-registration needed. The remainder of the building is closed in observance of the holiday. Learn more at longmontcolorado.gov/fitness or call 303-774-4700.

Visit the LEGO Exhibit at the Museum

Visit the Longmont Museum this this holiday season for “Build: Design & Create with LEGO!,” a hands-on exhibit for 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.

Celebrate an Energy-efficient 2025

Start off 2025 strong by giving yourself the gift of energy efficiency. Check out the online Efficiency Works store at efficiencyworksstore.efficientchoice.com to find smart thermostats, electric cooktops and other simple ways of saving energy in the New Year. Efficiency Works can also visit your home or business to find more energy-saving opportunities and offers rebates for a number of efficiency-related home improvements. Visit efficiencyworks.org for more information.

Time to Compost

As of January 1, 2025 food wholesalers, distributors, 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 https://longmontcolorado.gov/waste-services-trash-recycling-composting/universal-recycling-ordinance-information/. Questions? Call (303) 651-8416 or email sustainability@longmontcolorado.gov.

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