This Week in Longmont – February 12, 2016
This Week in Longmont – February 12, 2016
Most City Facilities Closed on Monday
Longmont city government observes the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, February 15. These facilities will be CLOSED: Civic Center, Service Center, Library, Museum, Senior Center, Youth Center, Development Services Center, and Waste Diversion Center. All recreation facilities will be open regular hours. If your trash collection day falls on or after the holiday, it will be collected one day later than normal during this week.
Check Out the Latest Posts to the Bridge Blog
Entrepreneurship Appreciation Week in Longmont
In order to recognize and promote Longmont’s entrepreneurs and startup communities, Mayor Dennis Coombs is proclaiming February 20-27 as Entrepreneurship Appreciation Week in Longmont. This date corresponds with National Entrepreneurship Week. In recognition of the week, the Longmont Economic Development Partnership and the City of Longmont will be jointly sponsoring Startup Conversations on February 22 at 5 p.m. at 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Avenue. The event will feature recognition of organizations and individuals working to support entrepreneurs. Free refreshments will be provided.
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Join several community groups to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Monkey from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, February 20, at Silver Creek High School, 4901 Nelson Road. Activities include food tastings, a lion dance, kung fu demonstrations, Taiko drumming, music, arts and crafts, and more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit cny.svvsd.org.
Avoid the Scam! Verify City Workers
Sometimes City of Longmont workers have to come onto your property to get their work done, but how do you know they really work for the City? City employees always wear clothing with a City logo or emblem, and they usually drive vehicles that are clearly marked with City logos. City employees and contractors carry a City ID with a phone number on the back that you can call to verify their identity. Also, a City worker will never ask to be paid directly for any work and will not accept money from you. If you would like to verify that someone really works for the City of Longmont, call Public Works & Natural Resources at 303-651-8416 or Longmont Power & Communications at 303-651-8386.
Longmont city government observes the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, February 15. These facilities will be CLOSED: Civic Center, Service Center, Library, Museum, Senior Center, Youth Center, Development Services Center, and Waste Diversion Center. All recreation facilities will be open regular hours. If your trash collection day falls on or after the holiday, it will be collected one day later than normal during this week.
Check Out the Latest Posts to the Bridge Blog
Construction for the new Sunset Street Bridge is in full swing, and the City of Longmont is giving residents an up close look along the way. Through the newly launched “Bridge Blog,” the project team will share monthly progress updates and photos. The online blog is intended to tell the story of construction of a bigger, better bridge for Sunset Street. Readers will gain insight into activities underway and see changes through pictures and video. Residents can be notified of new blog posts as well as other project news by signing up for Sunset Street eUpdates at bit.ly/sunset-street.
Parents’ Night Out
Bring your children ages 5 to 10 to Centennial Pool from 5 to 9 pm on Saturday, February 13, for a fun, supervised evening of swimming and a movie while you enjoy a Valentine’s night out. A light dinner and snack are included. The fee is $20 per child for residents; a $2 multichild discount is available. No day-of registration. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec or call 303-651-8406 for more information.
Learn About Hibernation
Hibernation…Is it just in the winter? Is it just sleeping? Who and what besides bears hibernate and why? Get the answers to these questions and more from 10:30 am to noon on Saturday, February 20, at the Sandstone Ranch Visitors & Learning Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive. Bring a friend and enjoy the warmth of the historic Coffin family homestead. This program for all ages is free with a suggested donation of $2/child and $4/adult. Call 303-651-8404 by February 15 to reserve your place.
Register for Adult Spring Softball
Play ball! Team softball registration through Recreation & Golf Services has begun for the six-game adult spring softball season for men’s, women’s and coed divisions. League begins the week of March 14; games are played Monday through Friday nights at Garden Acres Park. Team fees are $350; a two-payment option (+$10) is also available. Find registration information for teams and free agents at LongmontColorado.gov or at the Longmont Recreation Center, 303-774-4800.
Job Hunting Workshop at the Library
The Job Hunting Workshop Series continues from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Wednesday, February, 17, at the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue, where career counselor Jane McKean guides job seekers and career changers through key elements of a job hunt. This month’s topic: Negotiating a Salary. No registration is required. Meet in the Unquiet Study Area on the second floor. For more information, visit bit.ly/1HUD5zl.
Parents’ Night Out
Bring your children ages 5 to 10 to Centennial Pool from 5 to 9 pm on Saturday, February 13, for a fun, supervised evening of swimming and a movie while you enjoy a Valentine’s night out. A light dinner and snack are included. The fee is $20 per child for residents; a $2 multichild discount is available. No day-of registration. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec or call 303-651-8406 for more information.
Learn About Hibernation
Hibernation…Is it just in the winter? Is it just sleeping? Who and what besides bears hibernate and why? Get the answers to these questions and more from 10:30 am to noon on Saturday, February 20, at the Sandstone Ranch Visitors & Learning Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive. Bring a friend and enjoy the warmth of the historic Coffin family homestead. This program for all ages is free with a suggested donation of $2/child and $4/adult. Call 303-651-8404 by February 15 to reserve your place.
Register for Adult Spring Softball
Play ball! Team softball registration through Recreation & Golf Services has begun for the six-game adult spring softball season for men’s, women’s and coed divisions. League begins the week of March 14; games are played Monday through Friday nights at Garden Acres Park. Team fees are $350; a two-payment option (+$10) is also available. Find registration information for teams and free agents at LongmontColorado.gov or at the Longmont Recreation Center, 303-774-4800.
Job Hunting Workshop at the Library
The Job Hunting Workshop Series continues from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Wednesday, February, 17, at the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue, where career counselor Jane McKean guides job seekers and career changers through key elements of a job hunt. This month’s topic: Negotiating a Salary. No registration is required. Meet in the Unquiet Study Area on the second floor. For more information, visit bit.ly/1HUD5zl.
Entrepreneurship Appreciation Week in Longmont
In order to recognize and promote Longmont’s entrepreneurs and startup communities, Mayor Dennis Coombs is proclaiming February 20-27 as Entrepreneurship Appreciation Week in Longmont. This date corresponds with National Entrepreneurship Week. In recognition of the week, the Longmont Economic Development Partnership and the City of Longmont will be jointly sponsoring Startup Conversations on February 22 at 5 p.m. at 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Avenue. The event will feature recognition of organizations and individuals working to support entrepreneurs. Free refreshments will be provided.
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Join several community groups to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Monkey from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, February 20, at Silver Creek High School, 4901 Nelson Road. Activities include food tastings, a lion dance, kung fu demonstrations, Taiko drumming, music, arts and crafts, and more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit cny.svvsd.org.
Avoid the Scam! Verify City Workers
Sometimes City of Longmont workers have to come onto your property to get their work done, but how do you know they really work for the City? City employees always wear clothing with a City logo or emblem, and they usually drive vehicles that are clearly marked with City logos. City employees and contractors carry a City ID with a phone number on the back that you can call to verify their identity. Also, a City worker will never ask to be paid directly for any work and will not accept money from you. If you would like to verify that someone really works for the City of Longmont, call Public Works & Natural Resources at 303-651-8416 or Longmont Power & Communications at 303-651-8386.
