Work for Longmont Recreation

Visit the Recreation Services job information booth from 4-6 pm on Tuesday, May 6 in the lobby of the Recreation Center at 310 Quail Road. Learn about the variety of openings, have your questions answered, and apply for your summer job. Positions starting at$16.43/hr for ages 15+ include sports officials, lifeguards, concessionaires, day camp leaders, custodians, and more. Call 303-774-4800 with questions or visit bit.ly/longmontrecjobs.

The Library Summer Events Brochure is on Shelves Now

The Library has released its Summer Events brochure, and registration is open for Hiking the Colorado X, Transportation 101, All About Pronouns, and more. Check out the kids Summer Science Series, Fiber Fridays for Teens, outdoor patio concerts, and special story times. Visit bit.ly/LibraryBrochure for a digital preview or pick up a copy next time you visit the Library.

Air Quality Awareness Week, May 5 -9

Poor air quality affects everyone. Some people, including those with asthma and outdoor workers, are particularly at risk from ozone pollution and wildfire smoke. Luckily, there isa lot you can do to protect your lungs, including signing up for air quality alerts, adjusting your schedule when the air is unhealthy, replacing outdated lawn equipment, riding bikes and switching to cleaner electric cars. Learn more at longmontcolorado.gov/air-quality.

Free Summer Programs at the Youth Center

Longmont’s Children, Youth and Families division offers free summer programming for youth aged 11-17 at the Longmont Youth Center, 1050 Lashley Street. Beginning May 25, youth are invited to join in on the fun every weekday from 2-5:30 pm. Activities include park visits, bicycling, water sports, gardening, recording studio activities, nutrition and health education, a theme park visit, a camping trip, and much more; all at no cost. To learn more, stop by the Youth Center, visit bit.ly/summer-cyf or call303-651-8580.

Toss Your Caps, Not Your Balloons

Longmont’s newest graduates will soon move up in the world, but don’t let the celebrations move up into the power lines! When mylar balloons sail into the skies, their metallic surface can cause short circuit faults and power outages when they get tangled in the lines. So hang on to them tight, deflate them when you’re done, and remember, if anything gets caught in the lines – such a balloon, a kite, or a drone – don’t try to retrieve it yourself. Stay safe, and call Longmont Power & Communications at 303-651-8386.

Discovery Days at the Longmont Museum

Drop in to the Longmont Museum’s Discovery Days program this week for the last classes of the season. Discovery Days is an early childhood program for ages 2 to 6 with caregivers to engage together in educational, hands-on art, music, and movement. Classes are offered five days a week, three times a day and end for the spring on May 10.Learn more at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

The Longmont Water Fair is back!

Join local water groups for the second annual event on Sunday, June 8th, from 9:15 AM to 12:30 PM at Dickens Farm Nature Area. This free, family-centered fair is all about learning, creativity, and fun! Explore how water travels from the mountains to your tap through hands-on activities, art projects, live performances, and conversations with local water experts. Meet your neighbors, complete the Water Passport for cool prizes, and take home simple ways to help protect our water. Learn more and sign up to volunteer here: https://www.coloradowaterstories.org/waterfair2025.

Is it time to clean out your compost bin?

Safeguard our waterways by washing compost containers indoors using sinks. The nutrients, bacteria from food waste, and chemicals from soap can degrade water quality and endanger aquatic life. If washing outdoors, ensure wash water doesn’t enter roads or storm drains. Dispose of it in indoor sink drains or on landscaped areas, particularly if using biodegradable or phosphate-free soap. Learn more at KeepitCleanPartnership.org.