Rhythm on the River: Get your groove back!
Embrace the cool Colorado evenings and enjoy free activities and night light fun at Rhythm on the River as we celebrate the environment, the community, art and music from 5-10 pm on Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9, at Roger’s Grove, 220 Hover St. 

Improve summer 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. To be notified of high alert days by the Regional Air Quality Council, text “BetterAirCO” to 21000 or sign up for email alerts at simplestepsbetterair.org.

Authors We Love: Dr. Jon Kedrowski
Join Dr. Jon Kedrowski, author and wilderness explorer, for an Authors We Love event and book signing starting at 6:30 pm on Monday, July 25, in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St. Kedrowski will discuss exploring the mountains and high mountain lakes of Colorado as featured in his newest book, as well as give a multimedia presentation on his recent expeditions to both Everest and Winter K2. Registration is required for this free event at bit.ly/LibPrograms or call the Library at 303-651-8470 with questions.

Free Friday fitness in the park
Enjoy a workout in the fresh air! Join Recreation fitness instructors for free Friday outdoor fitness classes at various parks throughout Longmont. For ages 14 years and older; no childcare is available. For the summer schedule, visit LongmontColorado.gov/fitness. Classes are sponsored by Jennifer R. Fanning, Farmers Insurance Group. No registration required.

Museum kids’ film & free outdoor concert
The Museum’s Kid’s Film Series and Summer Outdoor Concerts continue this week! Starting at 10 am on Tuesday, July 12, “Lady & The Tramp” (1955, G) will be shown on the big screen inside the Stewart Auditorium at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Admission is $3/child. Then, stop by the Museum from 6:30-8 pm on Thursday, July 14, for a concert featuring Los Mocochetes, a Chicano funk band that fuses thoughtfully brazen, socio/politically charged song lyrics and high-energy stage antics. Learn more at longmontmuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.

National Night Out: Tuesday, Aug. 2
Longmont will celebrate National Night Out (NNO) from 6-9 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 2. NNO is a nationwide annual celebration to strengthen neighborhoods and promote safety and neighborhood unity. Residents across Longmont will celebrate by hosting block parties, cookouts, lemonade and cookies and other activities. Longmont Public Safety will have firefighters, police officers and volunteers out that night to meet and greet neighbors attending NNO events. Please register your party by contacting kay.armstrong@longmontcolorado.gov or at 303-774-4440. For additional information, visit LongmontColorado.gov and search “National Night Out.”

Saving water is easy
It’s easy to save water and keep your grass healthy this summer! Sign up for a FREE sprinkler consultation through the City of Longmont in partnership with Resource Central. You’ll get a customized watering schedule designed to maximize your water efficiency and keep your lawn looking green and healthy all summer long. Call 303-999-3824 or visit ResourceCentral.org/Sprinklers to sign up.