This Week in Longmont – March 3, 2017
This Week in Longmont – March 3, 2017
“I Know a Man: Ashley Bryan”
Enjoy a screening of “I Know a Man: Ashley Bryan” and Q&A with film director Richard Kane at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 7, at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. This is the story of a beloved 93-year-old artist who skips and jumps in his heart like a child, yet is a spiritually deep creative genius and poet/illustrator of more than 50 children’s books and a maker of magical puppets and sea glass windows inspired by his African heritage. Admission is free and open to all ages, but call 303-651-8411 for a reservation.
Discovery Days to Go at the Library
Miss Elaine is bringing fun and fast crafts from the Longmont Museum’s Discovery Days program to the Library at 409 4th Avenue from 10 am to noon on Tuesday, March 7. Children ages 2 to 6 with an accompanying adult are invited to craft, color, cut, and create before or after storytime. This month’s theme is “Our 5 Senses.” No registration required.
Methamphetamine Use and Landlord Liability
Methamphetamine continues to be a prevalent abuse problem. Meth-affected property regulations went into effect in December 2014, and since then, Mike Richen of Boulder Public Health and Michelle Cogswell of Longmont Code Enforcement have worked with landlords on remediation for meth-affected rental properties. Come hear this presentation from the Longmont Landlord Alliance on what assessment and remediation steps a landlord should – or must – take from 6:30 to 8:15 pm on Wednesday, March 8, at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. For more information call 303-774-4384 or email Susan.Spaulding@LongmontColorado.gov.
Water-Wise Landscape Seminars
The City of Longmont partners with the Center for ReSource Conservation to bring free evening seminars on xeriscaping and other water-wise landscape practices to the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. On Monday, April 3, the topic is “Xeriscape: Landscaping for the future,” and on Monday, April 10, learn about “Creating a pollinator-friendly landscape.” Reserve your seat and learn more at ConservationCenter.org/water-wise-seminars, or call 303-999-3820.
Beautiful Landscapes Made Easy
Garden In A Box, a selection of professionally designed perennial gardens that use xeric (low water) plants, offers residents a simple approach to an eye-catching yard. These affordable, do-it-yourself garden kits come with starter plants, a Plant and Care Guide, and plant-by-number maps. Gardens are offered by the City of Longmont in partnership with the Center for ReSource Conservation, and $25 discounts are available while supplies last. To see the full garden collection visit ConservationCenter.org/gardens. Call 303-999-3820, ext.222, with questions.
Chick Clark Kids’ Fishing Program Kickoff
The 15th annual Chick Clark Kids’ Fishing Program kickoff event will be held on Saturday, March 25, at Izaak Walton Park, 18 S. Sunset Street. The Chick Clark Fishing Program at Izaak Walton Pond provides a special opportunity for Longmont youth ages 15 and younger to learn how to fish, participate in fun outdoor activities, and catch their own fish year round. The March 25 kickoff includes a free kids’ fishing clinic (preregistration required), free lunch and free fishing for children. Parents can get more information and register at bit.ly/kidsfishlongmont.
Volunteer to be an Angel
The Longmont Department of Public Safety is seeking volunteer “angels” to work with the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative. Volunteers are needed to help connect drug users and those with addictions to treatment programs and facilities. For more information visit LongmontColorado.gov and search “angel volunteer” or call 303-774-4440.
Enjoy a screening of “I Know a Man: Ashley Bryan” and Q&A with film director Richard Kane at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 7, at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. This is the story of a beloved 93-year-old artist who skips and jumps in his heart like a child, yet is a spiritually deep creative genius and poet/illustrator of more than 50 children’s books and a maker of magical puppets and sea glass windows inspired by his African heritage. Admission is free and open to all ages, but call 303-651-8411 for a reservation.
Discovery Days to Go at the Library
Miss Elaine is bringing fun and fast crafts from the Longmont Museum’s Discovery Days program to the Library at 409 4th Avenue from 10 am to noon on Tuesday, March 7. Children ages 2 to 6 with an accompanying adult are invited to craft, color, cut, and create before or after storytime. This month’s theme is “Our 5 Senses.” No registration required.
Methamphetamine Use and Landlord Liability
Methamphetamine continues to be a prevalent abuse problem. Meth-affected property regulations went into effect in December 2014, and since then, Mike Richen of Boulder Public Health and Michelle Cogswell of Longmont Code Enforcement have worked with landlords on remediation for meth-affected rental properties. Come hear this presentation from the Longmont Landlord Alliance on what assessment and remediation steps a landlord should – or must – take from 6:30 to 8:15 pm on Wednesday, March 8, at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. For more information call 303-774-4384 or email Susan.Spaulding@LongmontColorado.gov.
Water-Wise Landscape Seminars
The City of Longmont partners with the Center for ReSource Conservation to bring free evening seminars on xeriscaping and other water-wise landscape practices to the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. On Monday, April 3, the topic is “Xeriscape: Landscaping for the future,” and on Monday, April 10, learn about “Creating a pollinator-friendly landscape.” Reserve your seat and learn more at ConservationCenter.org/water-wise-seminars, or call 303-999-3820.
Beautiful Landscapes Made Easy
Garden In A Box, a selection of professionally designed perennial gardens that use xeric (low water) plants, offers residents a simple approach to an eye-catching yard. These affordable, do-it-yourself garden kits come with starter plants, a Plant and Care Guide, and plant-by-number maps. Gardens are offered by the City of Longmont in partnership with the Center for ReSource Conservation, and $25 discounts are available while supplies last. To see the full garden collection visit ConservationCenter.org/gardens. Call 303-999-3820, ext.222, with questions.
Chick Clark Kids’ Fishing Program Kickoff
The 15th annual Chick Clark Kids’ Fishing Program kickoff event will be held on Saturday, March 25, at Izaak Walton Park, 18 S. Sunset Street. The Chick Clark Fishing Program at Izaak Walton Pond provides a special opportunity for Longmont youth ages 15 and younger to learn how to fish, participate in fun outdoor activities, and catch their own fish year round. The March 25 kickoff includes a free kids’ fishing clinic (preregistration required), free lunch and free fishing for children. Parents can get more information and register at bit.ly/kidsfishlongmont.
Volunteer to be an Angel
The Longmont Department of Public Safety is seeking volunteer “angels” to work with the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative. Volunteers are needed to help connect drug users and those with addictions to treatment programs and facilities. For more information visit LongmontColorado.gov and search “angel volunteer” or call 303-774-4440.
