This Week in Longmont – November 6, 2015
This Week in Longmont – November 6, 2015
Most City Facilities Closed on Wednesday
Longmont city government observes Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, as a holiday. The following facilities are CLOSED: Civic Center, Service Center, Library, Senior Center, Youth Center, Waste Diversion Center, and Development Services Center. The Longmont Museum and all recreation facilities will be open regular hours. If your trash collection day falls on or after the holiday, your trash will be collected one day later than normal this week.
Council Members sworn in on Monday
Newly elected Longmont City Council Members will be sworn in on Monday, November 9 at 7:30 pm at the Longmont Civic Center located at 350 Kimbark St. An organizational meeting is schedule to follow the ceremonies where Council Members will choose liaison responsibilities for city boards.
Website Says Longmont in Top 50 Ranking
The Financial News website, 24/7 Wall St.com, has ranked Longmont as the 16th Best City to live in America. In part, the website says “Longmont is one of America’s best places to live. Longmont residents live less than 20 miles from the city of Boulder and have far more affordable real estate. Because of Longmont’s central location in the Front Range, a populous region that includes Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins, residents spend a relatively short 24 minutes commuting to work on average.”
Reception for Council Member Levison
The public is invited to attend a reception for outgoing City Council Member At-Large Sarah Levison, in honor of her service on the Longmont City Council, from 5:30 to 7 pm on Tuesday, November 17, at the Longmont Civic Center, 350 Kimbark Street. Light refreshments will be served.
Free Law Clinic
A free Law Clinic will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 10, at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. You can speak to attorneys at no charge about immigration law, criminal law, collections, bankruptcy, family law, employment law, fair housing, landlord/tenant law, consumer issues, personal injury, probate, and Social Security. For more information call 303-651-8444 or email SusanSpaulding@LongmontColorado.gov.
Sales and Use Tax Seminar
Do you have questions about the business sales and use tax in Longmont? A free seminar that will answer all your questions will be held from noon to 2 pm on Thursday, November 12, in the Finance Conference Room at the Civic Center, 350 Kimbark Street. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a Downtown Longmont gift card. To register, call 303-651-8674 or email sales.tax@LongmontColorado.gov.
What You Don’t Know About JFK’s Assassination
Even though it happened more than 50 years ago, the assassination of John F. Kennedy continues to haunt the hearts and minds of Americans. From 7 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, November 12, at the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue, Professor Gregory Iwan, a retired lecturer at the University of Denver, will discuss his conclusions based on 44 years of research. His theories are likely to surprise anyone interested in the events of that fateful day in Dallas. No registration is required, but this program is best for adults due to some graphic content.
41st Annual Turkey Trot
Calling all Jedi, Darth Vaders, Ewoks, R2-D2s and Princess Leias: May the force RUN with you! Join us on Saturday, November 14, at Altona Middle School, 4600 Clover Basin Drive, for the annual Longmont Turkey Trot and be part of the Star Wars-themed run. Choose from a 2-mile or 10K course; both are flat and fast! Preregister by noon on November 12 for the best price. Race proceeds benefit the Recreation Services Youth Scholarship Fund. For more information, visit http://ow.ly/RLw9a.
Curbside Fall Leaf Collection
During November, City solid waste services will conduct a special curbside collection of bagged leaves for residential customers. Guidelines: have bags at curbside before 7 am on the Monday of your leaf collection week (crews will collect bags throughout the week), bagged leaves on private property or in alleys will not be collected, and only one pass will be made through each neighborhood. Free leaf bags are available at the Waste Diversion Center, 140 Martin Street. There is a limit of 15 bags per address, while supplies last. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/solidwaste or call 303-651-8416 for the collection schedule for your neighborhood.
Ice Pavilion Opens Saturday
The Longmont Ice Pavilion in Roosevelt Park at 725 8th Avenue is a seasonal full-service outdoor ice facility offering public ice skating, hockey, skating lessons and party facilities throughout the winter. The rink will open Saturday, November 7, weather permitting. New in 2015, the youth ice hockey program will have an expanded season with two practices and one game each week beginning November 8. For more information, visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec or call 303-774-4777.
Free Shredding Event on Saturday
Recycle personal documents safely and securely at this free event. Bring boxed or bagged papers to the Waste Diversion Center at 140 Martin Street between 9 am and 2 pm on Saturday, November 7. Also bring ID and a copy of your most recent Longmont utility bill. This event is for residential documents only; business materials will not be accepted. For information visit LongmontColorado.gov/solidwaste or call 303-651-8416.
“Navigating the 21st Century Office” Workshop
When you’ve started with a home-based business, it can be daunting to explore other office housing options. Come learn about the benefits and costs of nontraditional office space in Longmont and get tips from a business owner who has successfully navigated the challenges of running a business from her home. This workshop from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, November 10, at the Longmont Public Library is one of a monthly series offered in partnership with the Library, the Longmont Area Economic Council, and Coffee & Connections.
Keep What You Sweep
Fall street sweeping is underway and you can help. When raking leaves on your lawn or sidewalk, be sure you “keep what you sweep.” Whether you bag your leaves or compost them, the key is to keep them out of the street. It’s a violation of City code to sweep debris into the street, and it hinders the productivity of the street sweeping operation. Learn more about the sweeping program at LongmontColorado.gov/street-sweeping or call 303-651-8416. And remember, the City offers curbside collection of bagged leaves in November – find the schedule at LongmontColorado.gov/solidwaste.
Longmont city government observes Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, as a holiday. The following facilities are CLOSED: Civic Center, Service Center, Library, Senior Center, Youth Center, Waste Diversion Center, and Development Services Center. The Longmont Museum and all recreation facilities will be open regular hours. If your trash collection day falls on or after the holiday, your trash will be collected one day later than normal this week.
Council Members sworn in on Monday
Newly elected Longmont City Council Members will be sworn in on Monday, November 9 at 7:30 pm at the Longmont Civic Center located at 350 Kimbark St. An organizational meeting is schedule to follow the ceremonies where Council Members will choose liaison responsibilities for city boards.
Website Says Longmont in Top 50 Ranking
The Financial News website, 24/7 Wall St.com, has ranked Longmont as the 16th Best City to live in America. In part, the website says “Longmont is one of America’s best places to live. Longmont residents live less than 20 miles from the city of Boulder and have far more affordable real estate. Because of Longmont’s central location in the Front Range, a populous region that includes Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins, residents spend a relatively short 24 minutes commuting to work on average.”
Reception for Council Member Levison
The public is invited to attend a reception for outgoing City Council Member At-Large Sarah Levison, in honor of her service on the Longmont City Council, from 5:30 to 7 pm on Tuesday, November 17, at the Longmont Civic Center, 350 Kimbark Street. Light refreshments will be served.
Free Law Clinic
A free Law Clinic will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 10, at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. You can speak to attorneys at no charge about immigration law, criminal law, collections, bankruptcy, family law, employment law, fair housing, landlord/tenant law, consumer issues, personal injury, probate, and Social Security. For more information call 303-651-8444 or email SusanSpaulding@LongmontColorado.gov.
Sales and Use Tax Seminar
Do you have questions about the business sales and use tax in Longmont? A free seminar that will answer all your questions will be held from noon to 2 pm on Thursday, November 12, in the Finance Conference Room at the Civic Center, 350 Kimbark Street. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a Downtown Longmont gift card. To register, call 303-651-8674 or email sales.tax@LongmontColorado.gov.
What You Don’t Know About JFK’s Assassination
Even though it happened more than 50 years ago, the assassination of John F. Kennedy continues to haunt the hearts and minds of Americans. From 7 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, November 12, at the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue, Professor Gregory Iwan, a retired lecturer at the University of Denver, will discuss his conclusions based on 44 years of research. His theories are likely to surprise anyone interested in the events of that fateful day in Dallas. No registration is required, but this program is best for adults due to some graphic content.
41st Annual Turkey Trot
Calling all Jedi, Darth Vaders, Ewoks, R2-D2s and Princess Leias: May the force RUN with you! Join us on Saturday, November 14, at Altona Middle School, 4600 Clover Basin Drive, for the annual Longmont Turkey Trot and be part of the Star Wars-themed run. Choose from a 2-mile or 10K course; both are flat and fast! Preregister by noon on November 12 for the best price. Race proceeds benefit the Recreation Services Youth Scholarship Fund. For more information, visit http://ow.ly/RLw9a.
Curbside Fall Leaf Collection
During November, City solid waste services will conduct a special curbside collection of bagged leaves for residential customers. Guidelines: have bags at curbside before 7 am on the Monday of your leaf collection week (crews will collect bags throughout the week), bagged leaves on private property or in alleys will not be collected, and only one pass will be made through each neighborhood. Free leaf bags are available at the Waste Diversion Center, 140 Martin Street. There is a limit of 15 bags per address, while supplies last. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/solidwaste or call 303-651-8416 for the collection schedule for your neighborhood.
Ice Pavilion Opens Saturday
The Longmont Ice Pavilion in Roosevelt Park at 725 8th Avenue is a seasonal full-service outdoor ice facility offering public ice skating, hockey, skating lessons and party facilities throughout the winter. The rink will open Saturday, November 7, weather permitting. New in 2015, the youth ice hockey program will have an expanded season with two practices and one game each week beginning November 8. For more information, visit LongmontColorado.gov/rec or call 303-774-4777.
Free Shredding Event on Saturday
Recycle personal documents safely and securely at this free event. Bring boxed or bagged papers to the Waste Diversion Center at 140 Martin Street between 9 am and 2 pm on Saturday, November 7. Also bring ID and a copy of your most recent Longmont utility bill. This event is for residential documents only; business materials will not be accepted. For information visit LongmontColorado.gov/solidwaste or call 303-651-8416.
“Navigating the 21st Century Office” Workshop
When you’ve started with a home-based business, it can be daunting to explore other office housing options. Come learn about the benefits and costs of nontraditional office space in Longmont and get tips from a business owner who has successfully navigated the challenges of running a business from her home. This workshop from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, November 10, at the Longmont Public Library is one of a monthly series offered in partnership with the Library, the Longmont Area Economic Council, and Coffee & Connections.
Keep What You Sweep
Fall street sweeping is underway and you can help. When raking leaves on your lawn or sidewalk, be sure you “keep what you sweep.” Whether you bag your leaves or compost them, the key is to keep them out of the street. It’s a violation of City code to sweep debris into the street, and it hinders the productivity of the street sweeping operation. Learn more about the sweeping program at LongmontColorado.gov/street-sweeping or call 303-651-8416. And remember, the City offers curbside collection of bagged leaves in November – find the schedule at LongmontColorado.gov/solidwaste.
