Feedback Requested on Rental Housing
City Council is considering options for establishing a rental housing licensing and rental housing inspection program to ensure safe housing for Longmont residents and would like your input. Please complete a short online survey. The survey will be available through Aug. 15. Call 303-651-8330 with questions.

National Night Out is Coming Up!
The 2021 National Night Out crime-prevention event will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3, in neighborhoods throughout Longmont. National Night Out is a great way to build neighborhood unity, and stronger community ties make our neighborhoods safer. For more information, call Longmont Public Safety at 303-774-4440.

Youth Ice Hockey League
Registration is now open for Recreation Services’ ice hockey league for youth ages 5-18. Practices begin the week of Nov. 22 with all games being played on Sundays at the Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 8th Ave. Hockey registration fees include two practices per week; one game per week; jersey; and rental hockey skates if needed. Participants must also register with USA hockey. Full gear is required. To register and for more information, visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec or call 303-651-8404.

Family Yoga Storytime at Collyer Park
Join the Longmont Public Library at Collyer Park, 600 Collyer St., from 11 am to noon on Saturday, Aug. 14, for an outdoor all-ages Yoga Storytime. Children’s Librarians will read fun stories and then we will all act them out with yoga poses, songs, and movement for the whole family! Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or towel to provide a comfortable space for sitting and yoga. No registration necessary. Visit bit.ly/LibPrograms or call the Children’s & Teens Desk at 303-651-8477 with questions.

Longmont Police Explorers Program
Do you know a middle or high school student who has a passion for public safety? The Longmont Police Explorers program is now taking applications from young adults ages 14-20 years old interested in a career in public service! Explorers will gain practical training in police topics such as crime scene processing, critical incidents, accident investigation, high risk traffic stops, arrest procedures and more. Students will be given opportunities to take on leadership roles, give back to the community, and participate in national police competitions. The group meets on Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. Call 303-651-8501 or visit the Explorers webpage for an application.

Museum Launches New Historic Virtual Tours
In celebration of Longmont’s 150th anniversary, the Longmont Museum has released two new virtual tours that explore the vital contributions both women and members of the Latino community have made throughout the history of the City. These new tours add to the Museum’s existing virtual offerings, including a virtual tour launched last year that explores the landmarks of historic downtown Longmont. All three Virtual Historic Longmont Tours are free and available in both English and Spanish. Access the virtual tours at LongmontColorado.gov/virtualtours. Call 303-651-8374 with questions. 

Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been found in Weld County and traps are finding historically high numbers of Culex mosquitoes. The City has begun spraying events and is strongly encouraging residents to practice the “4 Ds”:

• Use Deet or an alternative repellent;
• Dress in long sleeves and pants;
• Avoid outdoor activities between dusk until dawn; and
• Drain standing water in your yard (i.e. birdbaths, outdoor planter, tires stored outside, etc.)

Learn more at LongmontColorado.gov/WestNile or call 303-651-8416.

Vaccinate Your Teens and Tweens
Protect your family and resume the activities you enjoyed together prior to the pandemic! Boulder County Public Health recommends getting yourself and your children 12 years and older vaccinated. Teens and tweens can receive the Pfizer vaccine. Some children can get severely ill from COVID-19, especially those with certain underlying conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease since birth and more. Find parent resources and more information on the County’s website and find a vaccination site near you.

Save Time: Purchase Rec Passes Online!
Select Recreation Services passes can now be purchased online.

• 20 Visit Passes: Visits can be shared; great for those who visit two or fewer times a week.
• 30-Day Passes: Unlimited use for 30 calendar days.
• 3-Month Passes: Unlimited use for three calendar months.

Passes are valid at all Recreation facilities. To learn more, call 303-774-4700 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec. 

High Ozone Levels and Air Quality
High ozone levels impact your health and ability to enjoy the outdoors. Help improve air quality by refueling in the evening when it’s cooler, not idling your car for long periods, and riding a bike or walking when you can. Get notified of high alert days with the Regional Air Quality Council: Text “BETTERAIRCO” to 21000 or sign up for email alerts on Simple Steps Better Air’s website.

Save Water and Money this Summer
Save water and money by upgrading your sprinkler system! Apply for qualifying rebates with Efficiency Works. Restrictions apply. Learn more at bit.ly/water-rebates or call 303-651-8416.

ArtWalk Summer on the Streets 
Every Saturday until Aug. 21, ArtWalk’s Summer on the Streets will host afternoons and evenings of music, crafts, and local creatives throughout breezeways and alleys along Main Street between 3rd and 6th avenues. Saturdays from 4-8 pm, head to the Longmont Creative District and enjoy all the sights, sounds, and creativity that Longmont has to offer. More information can be found on Firehouse Art’s website.