Longmont Ice Pavilion Opens Friday
The Longmont Ice Pavilion, located at the North side of Roosevelt Park, is set to open Friday, November 19, 2021. Ice Pavilion activities and programs–including public ice skating, open ice hockey, learn-to-skate lessons, and youth league hockey–will be available by 14-day advance reservation. Skate rentals are also available by advance reservation; day-of skate rentals will be permitted. All regular admission and skate rental fees apply.  Day-of admittance is available as space allows. Visitors to the Ice Pavilion will be asked to follow the current COVID-19 best practices guidelines.

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Most City facilities will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Thursday trash, recycling and compost will be collected on Friday, Nov. 26; the Waste Diversion Center will be closed. The Longmont Museum and some Recreation facilities will be open on Friday and over the weekend. Call 303-651-8404 for Recreation Services details. Find the most up-to-date schedules at LongmontColorado.gov/Holidays.

Science @ Six at Library: Sound & Music
Let’s make some noise! Join Librarians David and Kathleen for Science @ Six from 6-7 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 23! We will meet in person in the Meeting Rooms at the Library, 409 4th Ave., to make a stringed instrument, a harmonica, and a kazoo from recycled materials and learn how they produce sound. This program is geared toward elementary-aged children (Grades 2-5 or 7-10 years old). Registration is required at bit.ly/LibKids.

Longmont Youth Center Pop-ups
Join your favorite Youth Center staff at pop-up locations from 3:30-5:30 pm on Tuesdays in November and December! Pop-ups bring Longmont Youth Center activities for middle- and high-school aged students to neighborhood and community parks. Activities will include a variety of crafts and sports, food, team-building exercises and opportunities to develop life and social skills. For more information, please visit bit.ly/cyflongmont or call the Youth Center at 303-651-8580.

Thanksgiving Day Fitness Buffet
Get your workout in before your big meal! The Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road, will be open for a Fitness Buffet from 7-11 am on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 25. Patrons ages 14 and older can choose from a variety of fitness classes and activities including boot camp, kick-boxing, yoga, lap swim, and more or use the cardio machines and weight room. There will be no babysitting, climbing wall, or open gym available. Regular building admittance fees apply. Bring a canned food item for The OUR Center if desired. Call 303-774-4800 with questions or visit LongmontColorado.gov/fitness.

City Receives ‘Gold’ SolSmart Designation
Longmont’s encouragement of solar energy has reached a “golden” age. The City’s efforts have earned it a SolSmart Gold designation. SolSmart communities are recognized for their work in streamlining the solar process and reducing the soft costs of installing a solar energy system. Longmont became a SolSmart Bronze community in 2017 and received its Silver designation in 2020. Learn more about solar energy opportunities in Longmont at LongmontColorado.gov/LPC.

Compost, Don’t Trash!
You can’t escape dirty plates after Thanksgiving dinner but you can avoid filling up your trash by composting food waste instead. Sign up for composting at bit.ly/service-works or call the Customer Service Center at 303-651-8416.