This Week in Longmont – January 19 – January 25, 2025
This Week in Longmont – January 19 – January 25, 2025
Council Catch-Up
Review – January 13, 2026 (Regular Session)
- A Proclamation Designating January 12-19, 2026, As “Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week” In Longmont, Colorado.
- Amendment To 2023 Action Plan For HOME Funding To Fund Habitat For Humanity Of The St. Vrain Valley Rogers Road Housing Development Project Instead Of Sunset Duplexes Project.
- 2026 City Council Retreat Agenda Planning.
Preview – January 20, 2026 (Open Forum)
- Five minutes per speaker
You can find the full agenda on the Longmont Agenda Portal.
Events & Happenings
City Council Open Forum Tuesday, Jan. 20
The January 20, 2026, City Council meeting will be an Open Forum where residents can speak for up to 5 minutes on any topic. This is the only agenda item. The meeting begins at 7 pm in the Council Chambers at 350 Kimbark St. Arrive early to get your name on the list of speakers. For details, including livestream and recorded options, visit online.
Bloodborne Board Game Night Series
On Thursday, Jan. 22, from 5-7:30 pm, the Library launches a new board game night series for adults. Play Bloodborne, inspired by the gothic horror video game, where teams of four battle monsters and uncover mysteries. Two copies will be available, along with two alternative board games. Bloodborne Board Game Night takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month through May.
Art & Sip: Junk Journaling
Kick off the new year with a burst of creativity in a Longmont Museum Art & Sip class! Join us this Thursday, Jan. 22 at either 4 pm or 6:30 pm to transform everyday scraps, tickets, photos and found objects into a unique, one-of-a-kind journal that captures your memories of the past year and your hopes for the year ahead. Learn more and register at Longmont Museum online or call 303-651-8374.
“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939)
Thursday Nights @ the Museum are back! Join us this week at 7 pm for “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” – an idealistic young senator (Jimmy Stewart) battles political corruption in Washington, D.C., determined to stand up for truth and democracy. Learn more and buy tickets at Longmont Museum online or by calling 303-651-8374.
Get Your Game on With NextLight Internet
Are you ready to score some great internet? Once again, Longmont’s community-owned NextLight internet has been named one of the best gaming ISPs in the country by PC Magazine. The same rock-solid connection that lets you dominate the leaderboard is also ideal for working, learning and relaxing without glitches and interruptions. See what NextLight has to offer at NextLight online.
Help Reduce Your HOA’s Water Use
Resource Central can help HOAs reduce outdoor water use with landscape assessments, personalized consultations, and project support. Your community can thrive with less water while protecting vital resources for the future. Details at ResourceCentral.org/HOA or by email at LargeProperty@resourcecentral.org.
Work for Longmont Recreation
Help prep athletic fields for play! Teach kids the FUNdamentals of sports! Recreation is now hiring for lifeguards and swim teachers, bus drivers, sports officials and coaches, field supervisors, fitness instructors and more. Check out the list of options at Rec Center online or call 303-774-4700 with questions.
Summer Day Camp Registration Coming
Registration for Longmont’s three summer day camps, Camp Memorial (ages 5-10), Expedition Tween (ages 11-12), and the NEW outdoor Camp Discovery (ages 7-11) begins at 7 am on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Visit our website at Day Camp online to learn about the many options so you are ready to enroll on registration day. Questions? Call 303-651-8404.