This Week in Longmont – July 31, 2015
This Week in Longmont – July 31, 2015
Outdoor Warning System Test on Monday
The City’s Outdoor Emergency Warning System (OEWS) is being tested at 10 am on Monday, August 3. The system is tested the first Monday of every month from April through August. Other than for testing, the system will be used only to notify the community when immediate action should be taken. If you hear the sirens and it isn’t the first Monday of the month at 10 am, seek shelter immediately and tune to local media for information.
West Nile Mosquitoes Found in Longmont
Boulder County Public Health has confirmed that mosquitoes in a mosquito pool in Longmont have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). Positive mosquito pools have been confirmed in five other Colorado counties this year: Denver, Jefferson, Larimer, Pueblo and Weld counties. When Longmont sprays for West Nile mosquitoes it typically happens on Thursday nights. To sign up for spray eNotifications visit LongmontColorado.gov/westnile.
Business Plan Essentials for Small BusinessBoulder County Public Health has confirmed that mosquitoes in a mosquito pool in Longmont have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). Positive mosquito pools have been confirmed in five other Colorado counties this year: Denver, Jefferson, Larimer, Pueblo and Weld counties. When Longmont sprays for West Nile mosquitoes it typically happens on Thursday nights. To sign up for spray eNotifications visit LongmontColorado.gov/westnile.
Economic Council and the City of Longmont, will offer a workshop to help small business owners develop or refine their business plan. This class will be held from 6 to 9 pm on Tuesday, August 4, at the Boulder SBDC Longmont office at 528 Main Street, and it’s free to prospective and existing small businesses in Longmont. To register visit www.bouldersbdc.com or call 303-442-1475, ext. 2.
Join Your Neighbors for National Night Out
Enjoy family activities and meet your neighbors and staff from Longmont’s Department of Public Safety at two National Night Out locations. From 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, August 4, take your picnic and lawn chairs to either Kanemoto Park at 1051 S. Pratt Parkway or Lanyon Park at 19th Avenue and Collyer Street. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your community and your neighborhood’s partnership with the Longmont Police and Fire departments. For more information, call 303-774-4440 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/PublicSafety and look under “Community Programs.”
Help to Envision Longmont at Community Workshop
Join the conversation on August 6 at the Xilinx Summit Retreat Center, located at 3100 Logic Drive. We will be hosting two sessions – join us from 2 to 4 p.m OR 6 to 8 p.m. We will start with a brief presentation, followed by a fun, interactive key-pad polling exercise. Each session will conclude with an open house during the last half hour. The goal is to gather community input on the City’s future growth opportunities, the transportation system, and community vision. For people unable to participate in the August 6 workshops, we will have on line activities up on www.envisionlongmont.com from mid-August through September.
Register Now for Preschool
Small Wonders Preschool, located at the St. Vrain Memorial Building, offers a variety of developmentally appropriate activities that help each child develop to his or her fullest – socially, emotionally, physically, creatively and cognitively. The preschool is licensed with the state of Colorado, and classes follow the St. Vrain Valley School District calendar for holidays and school breaks. Your child can attend two or three half-day sessions per week. Classes begin August 31, and children must be 3 years old by August 31 to attend. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec or call 303-651-8396 for details.
Longmont Celebrates 25 Years of Longmont Sister Cities
When then-mayor Fred Wilson signed an agreement establishing the formation of Longmont Sister Cities 25 years ago, it created a momentous partnership with Chino City in Nagano, Japan, that has changed the lives of hundreds of exchange students, parents and board members. A delegation from Japan is in Longmont this week to help celebrate this special occasion. Learn more about Longmont Sister Cities at longmontsistercities.com.
Fall Adult Sports Leagues
Longmont Recreation & Golf Services offers adult competitive and recreational sports leagues. Fall team sports include flag football, softball, kickball and basketball. League start dates, fees and registration deadlines vary. For more information, visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec or call 303-774-4800.
Registration Opens Soon for Fall Activities
Look for the City of Longmont’s Fall 2015 Recreation & Golf Services’ Brochure coming to your mailbox this week. You also can pick up a brochure at all City of Longmont Recreation facilities beginning Monday, August 10, or check it out online at LongmontColorado.gov/rec. The fall brochure covers activities, fitness classes, programs, and special events from September through early December. Registration begins Tuesday, August 11. For more information, call 303-651-8404 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec.
Fall Adult Sports Leagues
Longmont Recreation & Golf Services offers adult competitive and recreational sports leagues. Fall team sports include flag football, softball, kickball and basketball. League start dates, fees and registration deadlines vary. For more information, visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec or call 303-774-4800.
Registration Opens Soon for Fall Activities
Look for the City of Longmont’s Fall 2015 Recreation & Golf Services’ Brochure coming to your mailbox this week. You also can pick up a brochure at all City of Longmont Recreation facilities beginning Monday, August 10, or check it out online at LongmontColorado.gov/rec. The fall brochure covers activities, fitness classes, programs, and special events from September through early December. Registration begins Tuesday, August 11. For more information, call 303-651-8404 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec.
