RIDE Longmont Debuts Dec 9
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. Rides cost just $2 or less. Students and seniors ride for just $1 per trip! Visit city.ridewithvia.com/longmont to learn more.

Friends of the Longmont Library December Book Sale

Shop an extensive collection of books in Library’s lobby. This sale, organized by the volunteers of the Friends of the Longmont Library, directly support the Library’s programs, resources, and services. Sale starts Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 4:30-8 pm (Members only), and continues Dec. 12, 9 am to 8 pm, Dec. 13, 9 am to 5 pm, and Dec. 14 from 9 am to 5 pm. Details at bit.ly/LibCalendar or call 303-651-8472.

Boulder International Film Festival Short Films
Visit the Longmont Museum this Thursday night, Dec. 12 at 7 pm for an evening dedicated to short films selected for inclusion in this year’s Boulder International Film Festival. Find details and tickets at longmontmuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.

Callahan Holiday Décor Open House

The historic Callahan House, 312 Terry St., will host an open house from 4:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, Dec. 12 featuring holiday decorations. Santa will not be present. Admission is free and the public is welcome. No reservations are required. Visit bit.ly/callahanevents or call 303-776-5191 for special event information.

Longmont Lights!
Longmont Lights!, the annual holiday celebration, runs December 13-14 in Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Avenue. The lights, sponsored by NextLight, are lit nightly through early January 2025. Scheduled events on Friday (from 5-8 pm) include Santa’s craft workshop (Memorial Building); visits with Santa (Senior Center); ice skating (Ice Pavilion – admission fees apply) and fire pits, hot cocoa carts and a laser show (Roosevelt Park). Food vendors will have items for purchase. The Timeless Holiday Tales holiday parade begins on Main Street at 5 pm on Saturday. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/LongmontLights or call 303-651-8404 for details.

Unique Presents in the Museum’s Gift Shop

Find special presents for those hard-to-shop-for people on your list this holiday season in the Longmont Museum’s Gift Shop. You’ll find special LEGO sets, educational and fun crafts and kits for kids, locally-made jewelry and cards, hand-illustrated mugs, glass-blown ornaments, and gift cards. Learn more at 303-651-8374.

Universal Recycling Ordinance: 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. Learn if your business needs to comply or if you qualify for exemptions or assistance at bit.ly/URO-info or call 303-651-8416 or email sustainability@longmontcolorado.gov.

Help Neighbors and Businesses Be Ready

The Longmont Office of Emergency Management can teach your neighborhood, business, or group to “Be Ready” for disasters. Groups can learn how to be notified of a disaster, to prepare for emergencies and to build strong, resilient communities. For details contact oem@longmontcolorado.gov or call 303-774-3793.