Coffee with Council
Longmont City Council will host Coffee with Council from 9 to 10 am on Saturday, July 23, at La Vita Bella, 473 Main Street. At this event, you can talk informally with at least two council members on any topic of your choice, and the coffee’s on us! Council Members Finley and Moore are scheduled to attend. For more information call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-651-8649.

Fight the Bite
  Be smart and protect yourself from mosquito bites – and West Nile virus – this summer.
• Use an insect repellant that contains at least 10% DEET or an alternative
• Dress in long sleeves and pants
• Minimize outdoor activity between dusk and dawn
• Drain standing water
  To see a quick indicator of the West Nile virus risk level, spray maps and more, visit LongmontColorado.gov/westnile or the City’s Facebook page. You can subscribe to receive eNotifications about West Nile virus and scheduled spraying.

National Night Out
National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, August 2, brings neighbors together and strengthens community partnerships with local police and fire departments. It’s easy to host your own neighborhood event. Visit LongmontColorado.gov and search “National Night Out,” then complete the simple application. Although National Night Out is August 2, Longmont public safety personnel will attend any NNO event in August. So, plan your event, invite your neighbors, and enjoy the evening! 

Park Concerts are On the Road Again!
Bring the kids, bring a picnic, and enjoy a free outdoor concert. At 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 26, hear The Delta Sonics, Westword’s “best blues band in Denver” four years in a row, at Dawson Park, 1757 Harvard Street. Take a chair or blanket to sit on; alcohol is not allowed in City parks and facilities. For more information and a complete Longmont summer concert schedule, visit http://ow.ly/NCzyg.

Beatrix Potter Birthday Tea Party
Celebrate Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday with a tea party from 2 to 3:30 pm on Thursday, July 28, at the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue. “Miss Potter” will share her favorite Peter Rabbit stories, her botanical artwork, and her colorful country life. Feel free to dress for afternoon tea or as your favorite Beatrix Potter character. This program is for ages 6 and older. Registration is required; call 303-651-8477 to reserve your place.

Family Game Night at the Library
Head to the Longmont Public Library at 409 4th Avenue for fun and friendly competition at Family Game Night from 7 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, July 28. Unplug for the evening while you have fun playing adventure and travel board games. Register online at bit.ly/1HUD5zl. No internet? Call 303-651-8472.

Dog Walker Watch Information Session 
If you walk your dog in Longmont, Longmont Police Services can use your help. Police regularly receive tips from observant community members, and a large number of crimes are solved with help from the public. From 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, July 28, there will be an informational meeting at Longmont Fire Station 3, 1000 Pace Street, for residents interested in joining the Dog Walker Watch program. Seating is limited; reserve your place at DogWalkerJuly2016.eventbrite.com. For more information email Kay.Armstrong@LongmontColorado.gov or call 303-774-4440.

Cool Savings in a Hot Time from Efficiency Works
When summer hits, electricity use can soar. Make sure you’re saving energy by getting an Efficiency Works home audit. You pay $60 for a home energy audit that would normally cost $385, and you can apply for rebates to offset the cost of many home improvements, such as new air conditioning. Participants must be Longmont Power & Communications customers and have a home that’s at least 12 months old. If that’s you, call Efficiency Works at 877-981-1888 to get started today.