PC Magazine: Longmont Leads Nation in Internet Speed
Longmont now has the fastest internet speeds in the nation, according to the 2017  PC Magazine survey, which credited NextLight as one reason why. This is the second year Longmont has made the annual top 10 list, after ranking no. 3 in the United States in 2016. In looking at the different service providers contending in Longmont, the magazine noted the presence of NextLight’s gigabit internet service from Longmont Power & Communications.

Longmont Museum Announces New Director 
Starting June 26, the Longmont Museum will have a new Director. Kim Manajek will join the Museum from the Denver Botanic Gardens, where she is currently the Associate Director of Exhibitions, Art & Interpretation. Manajek has been at the Botanic Gardens for nearly 10 years and was a charter member of the Exhibitions Department, responsible for establishing the vision for visual arts. 

Shred Your Private Documents for Free
Take boxed or bagged papers to be shredded to the Waste Diversion Center at 140 Martin Street between 9 am and 2 pm on Saturday, June 10. This is for residential documents only; business materials will not be accepted. Please also take ID and a copy of your most recent Longmont utility bill. For more information, visit LongmontColorado.gov/solidwaste or call 303-651-8416.

West Nile Season is Here – Get ENotifications
The City of Longmont offers an email alert system that provides customers with up-to-date information on a variety of topics including West Nile Virus. If you have an email account at home or work, you can take advantage of notices sent directly to your email address. To sign up go to the eNotification subscription page, and choose the type of news you would like to receive. For information about the City’s mosquito control program visit LongmontColorado.gov/westnile.

Magic and Movies at the Library
Head to the Library’s west patio at 409 4th Avenue to enjoy the Magic of Mr. E. and Kyle Groves from 10 to 10:45 am on Thursday, June 15. Return on Friday, June 16, for a movie and popcorn with the Family Film Series feature presentation “Big Hero 6.” Movies begin at 2 pm; free tickets are distributed beginning at 1:30. Children age 9 and younger must be accompanied by a dedicated caregiver age 16 or older. Registration is not required.

Register for Young Scientists’ Storytime
Storyteller Margaret Furumo weaves together science and stories in these new, hands-on storytime programs on the third Thursday of the month at the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue. Sessions are at 10:15 and 11 am, and every month has a different theme. The theme for June 15 is “My Best Friend is a Tree! Learn about the trees around us and why they’re your best friends.” This program is geared toward children younger than 7. Register online at bit.ly/LibKids. No email or internet service? Call 303-651-8477 to register.

Free Rockies Skills Challenge
Youth ages 6-13 as of December 31, 2017, will compete in throwing, running and hitting at the Free Rockies Skills Challenge from 9 to 10:30 am on Saturday, June 17, at the Sandstone Ranch ball fields, 3001 E. Highway 119. Boys and girls compete separately in four age divisions, and winners in each age and gender group will advance to a sectional, then the state competition. Registration forms will be available at the competition; adult signature and a copy of the child’s birth certificate are required. Call 303-774-4800 for more information. 

Celebrate National LGBTQ + PRIDE Month
Families are invited to a special Rainbow Storytime celebrating National LGBTQ + Pride Month. Enjoy stories, rhymes, crafts, and fun while celebrating diversity and the inclusion of all kinds of people and families. Registration is not required. Just stop by the Library at 409 4th Avenue from 6 to 6:30 pm on Monday, June 19, and join the fun. Everyone is welcome

Volunteer at Rhythm on the River
At the very pulse of Rhythm on the River are community volunteers! More than 200 volunteers make this annual signature event happen. This year’s festival is July 7-8 at Roger’s Grove, 220 Hover Street. All volunteers receive an official keepsake T-shirt to wear at the event, and volunteer times are between 4:30 and 10:30 pm on both Friday and Saturday evenings. To volunteer as an individual or as a group, or if you have questions, call Theresa at 303-651-8578 or Kari at 303-651-8495. 

Free App Launched to Help Homeowners Determine if Trees Susceptible to Emerald Ash Borer
To help Colorado homeowners determine whether trees on their property are susceptible to being killed by emerald ash borer (EAB), today the Colorado State Forest Service and Colorado State University Extension released a free app that will allow anyone to use their mobile device to quickly ascertain whether a tree may be a potential target for the pest. EAB is a highly destructive, non-native insect from Asia, first detected in Colorado in 2013, which is fatal to all infested ash trees unless the trees have been chemically treated.