This Week in Longmont – February 6, 2015
This Week in Longmont – February 6, 2015
Flood Recovery: Another Portion of St. Vrain Greenway Repaired
St. Vrain Greenway from County Line Road to the connection with Left Hand Greenway is officially open to bicycle and pedestrian use. In addition to this trail segment opening, the trailheads located at 119th Street and County Line Road are also open for use. This marks another step forward in Longmont’s journey to recovery after the September 2013 flood. Watch an informative video with project manager, Tom Caprarella, to see all that was done.
Have A Heart for the Homeless
February is Have a Heart for the Homeless at Longmont Public Safety and in partnership with HOPE (Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement). Public Safety is collecting items for Longmont’s homeless through February 28. Items can be dropped off in the lobby of the Safety and Justice Building, 225 Kimbark, between 6 am and midnight. For additional information on HOPE and the services provided to the community, please call (720) 494-4673 or visit http://www.hopeforlongmont.org/.
Community Emergency Response Training
Disasters can severely restrict and overwhelm emergency responders, and in some cases, as in a flood, it can leave communities cut off from outside emergency support. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training teaches community members how to prepare for and survive hazards. Team members are trained to take care of themselves and to help others until first responders arrive. The next class meets on Saturdays, February 21 through March 7. For more information and to register visit LongmontColorado.gov and search for “CERT class.”
Free Landfill Drop Day
The City of Longmont is offering 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 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday, February 7. Loads must be covered and secured for transport; oversize loads and second loads will be billed. Please 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.
Shred Your Private Documents for Free
Recycle your private documents safely and securely. Bring your boxed or bagged papers to the Waste Diversion Center at 140 Martin Street between 9 am and 2 pm on Saturday, February 7. This event is for residential documents only; no business materials will be accepted. Please bring identification and a copy of your most recent Longmont utility bill. For more information call 303-651-8416 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/solidwaste.
When was your last date night? Drop the kiddos ages 5 to 10 at Centennial Pool on Saturday, February 14, for a fun supervised evening of swimming and a movie while you enjoy a much needed parents’ night out. The fun begins at 5 pm, and a light dinner and snack are included. The fee is $15 per child for residents; a $2 multichild discount is available. Fees increase $5 the day of event so sign up early! Visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec or call 303-651-8406 for more information.
Final Ice Skating Classes Begin Next Week
The last sessions of Learn to Skate and Youth Hockey Skills skating classes begin next week. Classes are available for age 4 through adult. Each class also comes with a 5-visit punch pass for public skating. The Longmont Ice Pavilion is a seasonal rink located in Roosevelt Park. For more information on classes and a public skating schedule, call 303-774-4777 or visit LongmontColorado.gov.
Free Car Seat Safety Check
As many as half of all child car seats are installed incorrectly. Longmont Fire offers a free child car seat check from 2 to 7 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at Longmont Fire Station 2 at Mountain View Avenue and Hover Street. For more information visit LongmontColorado.gov and search for “child car seat.”
