Public Invited to Mayor’s Community Conversation
Longmont Mayor Joan Peck and Mayor Pro Tem Aren Rodriguez are hosting a series of four community conversations for Longmont residents to talk about specific topics that are important to the community. The first meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 12 from 9 to 10 am at Lashley Street Station, 1200 Lashley Street and will focus on homelessness and the issues and challenges they create for the community. For more information contact the Longmont City Manager’s Office at 303-651-8601.

Chick Clark Program Resumes for Kids 15 and Younger
Beginning March 19, kids 15 and younger can resume fishing at a fully restocked Izaak Walton Pond (18 Sunset Street). Parents and kids will be able to pick up a free rod and reel along with a small education packet at the St. Vrain Memorial Building (700 Longs Peak Avenue) from March 12-19. Hours for pickup are 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. – noon on Saturdays. 100 rods and reels will be available by registration only (bit.ly 3vB9GHB). The fishing rods are very simple and not suitable for adult use. We highly encourage that the young person be present with their parents at the time of pickup, so they may present the fishing pole directly to them. The educational session will not be provided this year.

In-person City Council Meetings Return
After a winter of hosting virtual council meetings, the Longmont City Council will return to the City Council Chambers in the Longmont Civic Center, located at 350 Kimbark St., beginning Tuesday, March 29. Meetings will be open to the public, and the Council will return to the customary format of seeing and hearing from the public face-to-face. Masking will be voluntary. Council meetings will also continue to be livestreamed for those who wish to watch at home. Find all the details at LongmontColorado.gov/City_Council or call 303-651-8601 with questions.

Spirit of Arbor Day Tree Sale
Starting Monday, March 14, through April 10, Longmont residents will be able to view options and reserve their trees at LongmontColorado.gov/Forestry or by calling 303-651-8416. Trees are available for $40 each (plus tax) to only Longmont residents with a limit of two trees per resident. Trees are limited so be prepared — the 2022 Tree Sale will be offered by pre-reserve purchase only. Forestry staff will deliver trees the week of April 25.

Summer Softball Leagues
Sign up now for Recreation’s Summer softball leagues. Men’s, women’s and coed leagues are offered for ages 16 years and older at Garden Acres Park, 2058 Spencer St. Looking for a change? Try the NEW 5v5v5 men’s/coed league — more at bats! — or the Chicago Style coed league, using a 16-inch softball and no gloves. If you’re new in town or looking for a team, sign up as a Free Agent and we’ll get you connected. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/leagues or call 303-774-4800 to learn more and register. Games begin in early May.

NCAR Explorer Presentation at Museum
Our changing climate is evident in extreme weather events, such as deadly heatwaves, rogue wildfires and flooding rains. During a special presentation at 7 pm on Thursday, March 17, in the Stewart Auditorium at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Deputy Director Dr. James Done will discuss what we know about our changing extreme weather, how scientists study these changes, and how partnerships between science and industry are accelerating discovery. Learn more and make your free reservation at LongmontMuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

Celebrate Fix-A-Leak Week
Monday marks the start of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix-A-Leak Week! Celebrate by taking the 10-minute WaterSense Challenge to detect and chase down leaks at bit.ly/fix-a-leak-challenge, and by purchasing a new water item such as an aerator or showerhead at EfficiencyWorksStore.com. Learn more about the City’s water conservation efforts at bit.ly/water-matters or call 303-651-8416.

Free COVID At-Home Tests and Masks
Stop by the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave., to receive two free masks and two free at-home tests for each person, while supplies last. Pick up both at the Help or Circulation desks. Visit covid19.colorado.gov to find more details about the state’s initiatives.

Register for 2022 Summer Camps
Longmont Recreation & Golf Services and the Longmont Museum offer a wide range of summer day camps, including a rich variety of single and multi-day camps with various themes that meet throughout the summer. Sign up now for local favorites including LEGO^®, CARA team sports programs, art, sewing, chess and more! For more information, visit LongmontColorado.gov/SummerDayCamp for Recreation camps or call 303-651-8404; For Museum camps, visit LongmontMuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.

PC Magazine Names Longmont Among Best Work-From-Home Cities
PC Magazine has ranked Longmont among the 20 best cities in the nation for working from home, citing the city’s NextLight  municipal broadband service as one of the reasons. Longmont ranked no. 17 on the list. The magazine has repeatedly ranked NextLight itself among the fastest internet providers in the nation since 2018, with last year’s list placing NextLight at no. 3 in the U.S. The 2022 speed rankings are expected to be published this summer.