Council Catch-Up

Review-October 29, 2024 (Regular Session)

• Updates on the City’s Lead Protection Program
• Zero Reading Round Two: Amendments To Chapter 6.70 – Marijuana To Add Hospitality Licenses
• 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule

 

Preview- November 5, 2024 (Election Day-No Council)

• No Council

 

Author Talk: The Colorado Trail in Crisis

Meet Karl Ford, author of “The Colorado Trail in Crisis,” on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Longmont Library 409 4th Ave. from 6-7:30 pm. Karl will discuss the ways in which climate change has impacted the ecosystems along the trail. Registration is required at this free event: online at the Library Programs webpage or call 303-651-8472.

 

Musical Performances at Callahan House

Pianist Dr. Maria Kurchevskaya Currey and cellist Dr. Katarina Majcen Pliego will perform an evening of salon-style music on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Callahan House, 312 Terry St., 6:15-8:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served beforehand. Ages 10+; tickets are $40. A free all-ages performance, featuring student musicians, is offered on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2-4 pm. Call 303-774-4700 to register.

 

Longmont Turkey Trot

Gobble, gobble, gobble, GO! Join the Longmont Turkey Trot fun at 9 am on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Altona Middle School, 4600 Clover Basin Drive. Walk or run a scenic 2-mile or 10k course, including a wheelchair division. Register in person at any Recreation facility or online at the Turkey Trot webpage until noon on Thursday, Nov. 7. Race proceeds help fund community recreation events. Volunteers needed! Call 303-774-4694.

 

Free Talk: The United States of LEGO

Join the Longmont Museum for a free talk with LEGO builders Billie Abbitt, Evan Couch and Nikki Malone Daniels, whose work can be found in the Museum’s current LEGO exhibit. Renowned for their ability to foster creativity and imagination, the simple building blocks known as LEGO allow individuals to construct anything they can imagine. This emphasis on creativity has not only shaped the way we play, but has also influenced the fields of design, architecture and engineering. Learn more and reserve free tickets for this Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 pm program at the Longmont Museum website or by calling 303-651-8374.

 

Fall Leaf Collection

The City of Longmont’s annual Fall Leaf Collection continues through Nov. 8 for residences south of 9th Avenue. Please remember that all bags must be out before 7 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4 and should be left out the entire week until collected. Leaves must be placed in bags in order to be picked up. You can pick up paper collection bags from the Longmont Recycling Center at no charge, while supplies last. Only one pass will be made through each neighborhood, so be sure to have your leaves out and ready to be picked up. Any leaf bags put out after City staff pass through your neighborhood will not be collected by the City and will be the responsibility of the homeowner. Visit the Fall Leaf Collection webpage at Leaf Collection webpage to see the schedule, map and what to do if you live north of 9th Avenue and missed the first collection week.

 

Thanksgiving Holiday Week Trash Collections will be Monday-Wednesday

The City of Longmont Waste Services’ collection schedule will be changed during the week of Thanksgiving in observance of the Holiday week. Collection schedules will be one day early during the Thanksgiving Holiday week. All bins should be out on the curb before 7 a.m. on their appointed collection day and remain out until they are picked up. If you have questions or your collection was missed, call 303-651-8416 and Longmont Waste Services staff will schedule a time to pick up your collection. To see the full schedule change table, visit the Thanksgiving Collection webpage. Want a reminder? Sign up for the Waste Services App to get schedule reminders and notifications about other Waste Services events or news going on near you.

 

Rethink Ability with Adaptive Sports

For more than 50 years, the National Sports Center for the Disabled has led the way in redefining adaptive outdoor experiences. They’ve helped participants reignite a passion for playing and competing in the great outdoors. And they’ve helped athletes, and the world, rethink ability. Come learn what the NSCD is doing in Colorado and how you can help during a special presentation from 6-7 pm on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Longmont Library, 409 4th Ave. This event is free to attend; registration required at Library Programs webpage or by calling 303-651-8472.

 

Art & Sip: LEGO Block Prints

Embrace joy as we play with LEGOs and printmaking in this adult class inspired by the Longmont Museum’s LEGO exhibition! After you make your LEGO creation, you will apply ink and print it on paper. Learn basic block printing skills that you can use at home with LEGO bricks and other common household items. Sessions offered at both 4 pm and 6:30 pm this Thursday, Nov. 7. Learn more and register at the Longmont Museum website or by calling 303-651-8374.

 

The Gift of Home Tour

Join us for the Gift of Home Tour, Longmont’s holiday home tour, and experience the magic of the season while supporting a great cause! On December 5, 4-8 pm, enjoy an exclusive VIP Opening Night, where you can browse beautifully decorated homes and shop from local decorators. The tour continues December 6, 4-8 pm and December 7, 9 am – 1 pm. This self-guided journey features stunning residences and supports Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley, helping provide affordable housing for families in need. VIP tickets are $50, with general admission at $35. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the holidays and make a difference in our community! Visit the Gift of Home website or call 303-682-2485 for more information.

 

Check Out Longmont’s New Water Efficiency Plan and Share Your Thoughts

Attention Longmont residents! The City’s Water Conservation Program is looking for your feedback on the latest update to our efficiency plan. This is your chance to influence our conservation programs for the next seven years!  Check out the updated plan on the Water website, and share your thoughts! Your input is crucial for creating effective programs that benefit our community and help conserve our precious water resources.  Let’s work together to shape Longmont’s water future!

 

NextLight is turning 10 in Nov.! Help celebrate Longmont’s favorite internet service by turning up the speed. New NextLight subscribers can get a $10 per month lifetime discount when they sign up for a gigabit connection or faster by Dec. 31, 2024. Existing NextLight customers with 100-megabit service can also get this discount if they upgrade their speed by the end of the year. Find out more, including the terms and conditions, on the NextLight website. This is a limited-time offer, so make sure to grab it at gig speed!