Ring in the Holidays in Downtown Longmont
Help Longmont ring in the holiday season at the Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, November 27, at 6th Avenue and Main Street. Join Santa to decorate the tree, then enjoy the Black Light Show sure to wow your socks off! Hot cocoa, goody bags, and carolers will provide the seasonal trimmings for this festive event. For more information visit DowntownLongmont.com.

City Schedules on Friday, November 27
Although Longmont city government observes the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27, as a holiday, the Longmont Museum and all Recreation facilities will be open regular hours. All other facilities will be closed. Thursday trash and recycling will be collected on Friday. 

Envision Longmont – Telephone Town Hall
The City of Longmont will hold a live Telephone Town Hall Meeting at 7 pm on Wednesday, December 2, to discuss the Envision Longmont community planning effort. Help update and integrate the Longmont Area Comprehensive Plan and the Longmont Multi-Modal Transportation Plan by joining the call, asking questions, and voting in polls. To join the forum visit http://bitly.com/EnvisionTownHall and enter your name and phone number. You will receive a call a few minutes before the meeting begins. Or, call 888-400-1932 to join in.

Sunset Bridge Detour Begins Nov. 30 for Cyclists and Peds
Beginning Monday, November 30, bicyclists and pedestrians will be routed around the Sunset Street bridge construction zone via St. Vrain Greenway to the Boston Avenue underpass (see map). The bridge and surrounding work area will be closed throughout construction. Access to businesses on either side of the bridge and Izaak Walton Park will be maintained throughout construction. The new bridge opening is anticipated in May 2016. For more information call 1-844-253-3185 or visit the project website at bit.ly/sunset-street. Residents can also use our Trail Status Map at bit.ly/trailstatus.

Business Plan Essentials
Complete or refine your business plan with an emphasis on understanding your market and developing financials at the Business Plan Essentials class on Dec 1 from 6 to 9 pm at the Longmont Chamber of Commerce, 528 Main St. This is the last Small Business Development Center workshop in Longmont for 2015. Register at the Boulder SBDC website: http://www.bouldersbdc.com/training/workshops

Shop Safety, Protect Your Valuables
PREVENT THEFT – Hide it, lock it, or lose it. It takes less than 10 seconds to steal items from an unlocked vehicle. The average value of a loss is $450 at five hours to replace these items. The cost of protecting your identity is priceless. See prevention tips at the Longmont Public Safety site.

Light a Candle Fundraiser at the Library
When you’re buying gifts this holiday season, don’t forget to show a little love toward your library. At the annual Light a Candle fundraising event at the Longmont Public Library you can give a gift that will be shared by hundreds or even thousands of your neighbors. This year, the event is from Monday, November 30, through Sunday, December 13. Donate a book – or a few books – and support your library! For details, visit the Library lobby at 409 4th Avenue or LongmontColorado.gov/library. 

Give the Gift of Recreation
Looking for a special holiday gift? Consider a gift certificate from Longmont Recreation Services. Gift certificates can be purchased in any amount and can be redeemed in person, over the phone, and even online for drop-in classes, activity registration, and passes. For more information or to purchase, visit the Longmont Recreation Center at 310 Quail Road (303-774-4800) or the St. Vrain Memorial Building at 700 Longs Peak Avenue (303-651-8404). 

Mommy & Me Stress Reduction Class
Head to the library on Thursday, December 3, 11 to 11:45 am and discover fun mindfulness meditation techniques and become intentional about what you want to nurture this holiday season. Imagine holidays without stress! For parents and their young children. Call 303-651-8477 to register.