This Week in Longmont- June 16, 2023

Longmont Juneteenth Celebration

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day in Longmont from 1-5 pm on Saturday, June 17 in Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave.! We will commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate our youth while creating brave beginnings for the future. Longmont Celebration of Juneteenth event is a celebration of culture, freedom and brave beginnings. This is an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate Juneteenth. Please come join in the celebration and enjoy food, live entertainment, special guests and your community. Visit the Longmont Juneteenth website for details.

Holiday schedules for City facilities

Most City facilities will be closed today, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Trash, recycling and compost will be collected one day later throughout the week. The Longmont Museum and all recreation facilities including Sunset Pool and Union Reservoir will be open. Find schedules at the Holidays webpage on the Longmont website.

Coffee with Council: June 24

Longmont City Council will host an in-person Coffee with Council from 9-10 am on Saturday, June 24, at Longmont Fire Station #3, 1000 Pace St. At this event, you can talk informally with Mayor Pro-Tem Aren Rodriguez and Council Member Shiquita Yarbrough on any topic of your choice. Have questions? Call 303-651-8649 or visit the Coffee with Council webpage.

Bike to Work breakfast stations: June 28

Put some joy back into your commute! Ditch your vehicle, grab your bike, and stop by bike-to-work stations for free food and other goodies. The annual event encourages bicycle commuting to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and strengthen community. For Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, June 28, the City of Longmont will be hosting two breakfast stations: Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St., and Service Center, 1100 S. Sherman St. Pledge to ride and find a full list of registered stations at the Bike to Work Day website.

Longmont Police is the proud recipient of two prestigious awards presented by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) and the Colorado Department of Transportation

The awards express gratitude and appreciation for their dedication and commitment to keeping our roads and communities safe and serving Colorado’s citizens.

Longmont Police Sergeant Tyler Bartlett received the state award presented for Outstanding Individual Dedication to Investigating Impaired Driving Crashes.

Sergeant Eric Lewis accepted an award presented to the Longmont Police Traffic Unit for Outstanding Team Dedication to Investigating Impaired Driving Crashes.

Thank you for being so committed to the Longmont community!

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) focus on ending impaired driving. Since the founding of the MADD organization, they have served as a lifeline for thousands of victims and survivors, and drunk driving fatalities have been cut in half. Together, we can end this 100% preventable crime.

Firework Yard Signs

You can pick up free yard signs from the Safety and Justice Center, 225 Kimbark St, Second Floor Administration, Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 4 pm. These signs include messaging urging your neighbors to consider the impact of fireworks on military veterans, pets, and potential for fires. We would request that you either keep these after July 4th passes, store them for a future year, or return them to the Safety and Justice Center for use later. Keep an eye on the Longmont Public Safety Facebook page for updates on whether signs are still available.

Become a SOLL Sustainability Ambassador

Do you want to help make Longmont more sustainable, resilient and equitable? Volunteer as a SOLL Sustainability Ambassador! You’ll receive training on best practices and rebate programs, then conduct free home and lifestyle sustainability assessments for Longmont residents. Training starts in July and schedules are flexible with evening and weekend opportunities to volunteer. English-speaking and bilingual residents are encouraged to apply on the Longmont website or by calling 303-774-3553 (English) or 303-651-8556 (Spanish).

Free Community Night: Crystal Swing Band

Bring your picnic dinner, chairs and blankets and admire the scenery from 5:30-6:30 pm on Tuesday, June 20 at the Sandstone Ranch Visitors Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive. At 6:30 pm, celebrate the

beginning of summer with the Crystal Swing Band as they play big band swing favorites from the 1930s and 1940s. This is a free family event; no registration required. For more information, call 303-651-8404 or visit the Sandstone Events webpage.

Kids’ film & free outdoor concert at Museum

This summer the Longmont Museum hosts kid’s movies and free outdoor concerts. Join us at 10 am on Tuesday, June 20 to see “Raya and the Last Dragon” (Disney, 2021, PG) on the Stewart Auditorium’s big screen at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Admission is $3/child. Then on Thursday, June 22, the Latin pop/hip-hop group 2MX2 will perform a free show in the Museum’s outdoor grassy courtyard from 7-8:30 pm. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics welcome. Alcohol and concessions available for sale (only alcohol purchased on-site is allowed). Learn more at the Longmont Museum website or by calling 303-651-8374.

Order your Fall Garden in a Box

Did you know fall is a great time to plant perennials? Plus, it’s never too late to stop wasting water on your landscape with Garden In A Box! Check out the Fall sale of the Garden In A Box collection at the Resource Central website.

Sundays on the Farm: Agricultural Heritage Center

The Longmont Museum’s “agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by Land” exhibit isn’t just artwork in galleries; it’s also site-specific work at three local farms! Join us at the Agricultural Heritage Center (8348 Ute Hwy., Longmont) as we celebrate the collaboration and explore the work by artist Amanda McCavour on Sunday, June 25 from 10 am – 3 pm. This free event will also include the annual Barnyard Critter Day, art activities, food, music, and fun for the whole family. Learn more at the Longmont Museum or by calling 303-651-8374.

Open Board Game Nights at Library

Bring your board games to the Longmont Library and play with other players from 6- 7:30 pm every Wednesday in the Unquiet Study Area upstairs! The Library will have games available to check out through our board game collection or patrons are welcome to bring their own to play. Open to all ages (those 16 years and younger needs to have an adult with them). Visit Library Programs webpage for upcoming dates or call 303-651-8472.

“Runoff season” safety information

Late spring and early summer is often referred to as Colorado’s “runoff season,” during which snow melt in the mountains fill rivers and creeks heading downstream to the plains. Ralph Price Reservoir at Button Rock Preserve is expected to reach full storage capacity this season and begin spillway discharge into the North St. Vrain Creek. As in every runoff season, many area ditches — including the Oligarchy and Rough & Ready ditches — will also be running at or near full capacity to fill Union Reservoir and Pleasant Valley Reservoir, with both reservoirs expecting to be full by June. For your own safety, residents should be cautious when near ditches and the St. Vrain Creek, as currents can be swift, the water is cold, can contain floating debris, and flows can change dramatically without notice. To learn more about stormwater and drainage, visit the Longmont website or call 303-651-8416.

Waterwise Yard Seminars

There’s still time to sign up for one (or 10!) Waterwise Yard Seminars, hosted by Resource Central. Get your Colorado gardening questions answered and learn how to transform your lawn into a colorful water-saving landscape at the Resource Central website or call 303-999-3820 ext. 222.

Golf this summer; sign up for lessons

Take advantage of Golf Longmont’s three great public golf courses – Sunset, Twin Peaks and Ute Creek — for a distinctive golf experience with spectacular views. In addition, each location offers facility rentals, group and individual golf instruction and the opportunity to join associations and leagues. Twin Peaks’ Monday First Step (beginning June 12) and Tuesday Next Step Junior Golf drop-in golf camps for youth are ongoing through Aug. 15. Visit the Golf Longmont website for information.

Free Fitness in the Park

Enjoy a 9 am morning workout in the fresh air! Join Recreation fitness instructors for free outdoor fitness classes this summer. Free Friday classes at various parks from June 2 through Aug. 11 include Zumba, Boot Camp, Barre, Pilyoga and Tai Chi. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday June – August, Pilyoga is offered at Lanyon Park, 1900 Collyer St. For ages 14 years and older; no childcare is available. View the summer schedule at the Longmont Fitness webpage.