Free Landfill Drop Day This Saturday
The City of Longmont gives residents an opportunity to take one level pickup load free of charge to the Front Range Landfill at 1830 Weld County Rd 5 in Erie from 7 am to 2 pm on Saturday, February 3. Loads must be covered and secured for transport; oversize loads and second loads will be billed accordingly. Take a photo ID and a copy of your current utility bill to show that you are a City of Longmont customer. For more information on this event visit LongmontColorado.gov/solidwaste or call 303-651-8416.

RTD Proposing to Discontinue RockiesRide Bus Service to Coors Field
RTD has scheduled two public meetings to discuss ending RockiesRide bus service to Coors Field due to low ridership. RockiesRide operates on Opening Day, fireworks and weekend games. The public meetings are designed to inform the public and to obtain input on the proposed changes. The meetings will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018 from noon and 6 p.m. at RTD Administrative Offices, 1660 Blake Street, Rooms T & D. Visit http://rtd-denver.com/servicechanges-march2018.shtml for more information.

Ward I Special Election Ballots in the Mail
Ballots for the special election to fill the vacant Ward I city council seat will be mailed the week of February 5 and must be returned no later than 7 pm on Tuesday, February 27. Visit bit.ly/2018Ward1 for information on where to return your ballot. Visit BoulderCounty.org/elections to register or to check your registration and to sign up for Ballot Track to follow the progress of your ballot. 

Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness
From 7 to 9 pm on Monday, February 5, hear Dr. Patrick Corrigan, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology, speak at Longmont United Hospital, 1950 Mountain View Avenue. You’ll develop a better understanding of mental health stigma and learn about the benefits and consequences of stigma change programs. This free event is sponsored by Supporting Action for Mental Health. For more information call 303-651-8469 or email Julie.Phillips@LongmontColorado.gov.

Final Session of Ice Skating Lessons
The outdoor Longmont Ice Pavilion in Roosevelt Park at 725 8th Avenue will offer this season’s last session of skating lessons beginning February 8. For more information visit LongmontColorado.gov/ice-pavilion or call 303-774-4777.

Learn to BeReady Longmont
Winter storms, flood and fire are Longmont’s greatest natural hazards and can result in severe disruptions in utilities and services that we all rely on. How would you and your family handle the challenge? Learn to prepare yourself, your family and your neighbors at the next BeReady Longmont class from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, February 10, at the Longmont YMCA, 950 Lashley Street.  Visit BeReadyLongmontFebruary10.eventbrite.com for more information and to register. 

“Authors We Love” Open House
The Longmont Library at 409 4th Avenue is offering fans an opportunity to meet dozens of Colorado authors at the “Authors We Love Open House” from 1 to 3:30 pm on Saturday, February 10. Readers can meet writers, ask questions, and buy books from published authors of fiction, nonfiction, adult, children’s, and young adult books. No registration is required, and all ages are welcome.

Sales and Use Tax Seminar
Do you have questions about the business sales and use tax in Longmont? A free seminar that will answer all your questions will be held from 10 am to noon on Wednesday, February 14, at the Civic Center, 350 Kimbark Street. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a Downtown Longmont gift card. To register, email sales.tax@LongmontColorado.gov or call 303-651-8674.

Water Rebate for Low-income Households
The City of Longmont provides a partial rebate of the previous year’s water charges for residents who qualify for LEAP and pay the City directly for their water bill. Don’t know if you qualify for LEAP? The Low Income Energy Assistance Program is a federal program administered by Boulder County that helps low‐income households with their heating costs. Visit bit.ly/bc‐leap or call 1‐866‐HEAT‐HELP. Water rebate applications will be accepted through April 15. Apply online at bit.ly/water-rebate or email waterrebates@longmontcolorado.gov for more information.

New EnergySmart IQ Solar Grant
EnergySmart is offering solar grant opportunities to income-qualified homeowners throughout Boulder County. To learn more about the new 2018 EnergySmart IQ Solar Grant, income qualification limits, and application process for this limited-time grant, visit EnergySmartYES.com or call 303-544-1000. Don’t delay; funds will go fast!