In-person Coffee with Council on Saturday, October 23
Longmont City Council will host Coffee with Council from 9 to 10 am on Saturday, Oct. 23, at Lashley Street Station, 1200 Lashley St. At this event, you can talk informally with Council Members Tim Waters and Joan Peck on any topic of your choice, and the coffee’s on us! For more information, call 303-651-8649. Due to the upcoming holidays, this will be the last Coffee with Council session for 2021.

Take a Survey and Win a Gift Card!
In partnership with CU-Boulder’s CEDaR center, the LDDA wants your feedback in order to cater more effectively to the needs of Downtown Longmont’s visitors, residents, and businesses. Questions will cover one’s experience in Downtown Longmont, and will take roughly 5-10 minutes to complete. Three survey participants will be entered to win one of three $50 Downtown Gift Cards. Take the survey at DowntownLongmont.com/Cedar.

Fall Leaf Collection Begins First Week in November
Leaves will be collected at residences located north of 9th Avenue on November 1 – 5 and collection will occur for residences south of 9th Avenue on November 8 – 12. Read more at longmontcolorado.gov/Home/Components/News/News/11997/3.

Learn about Restorative Justice Partnership
Join Longmont Community Justice Partnership (LCJP) staff and Longmont Police Commander James Brown for an hour-long presentation from 6:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Longmont Library, 409 4th Ave., exploring the history of this 25-year partnership in Longmont. Find full details and register to save your seat at bit.ly/LibPrograms.

‘Phantom of the Opera’ Film + Orchestra
Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra returns to the Longmont Museum’s Stewart Auditorium to perform the live musical score to accompany the 1925 film, “Phantom of the Opera” starting at 7:15 pm on Thursday, Oct. 28. Tickets are $15/general admission, $13/student or senior, or $10/member. Learn more and buy tickets at LongmontMuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.

Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat Street
Dress up in your Halloween costume, march down Coffman and Main streets, and visit Downtown-participating merchants afterward for Trick or Treat Street this Saturday, Oct. 30. Kids and adults of all ages can be a part of Longmont’s annual free costume foot parade. Parade line-up begins at 9:45 am (10 am start) at Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave. No registration is required; strollers or wagons are recommended for tiny feet. No motorized vehicles are allowed. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed, and no large animals please. See the parade map at LongmontColorado.gov/rec and click “Community Events.” Call 303-651-8404 with questions.

Halloween Storytime at the Library
Join Longmont Librarians for an all ages, Halloween-themed storytime from 10-11 am on Friday, Oct. 29, on the Library’s West Patio, 409 4th Ave.! We’ll share some Halloween-y stories, books, songs, and dances. Costumes, mask-wearing, and general social distancing is encouraged. Bring a blanket or something to sit on; some chairs will be provided. Find full details at bit.ly/LibKids or call 303-651-8470.

Haunted Carnival Benefits Longmont Police Explorers Program
Join Longmont Police Services for a Haunted Carnival to benefit the Longmont Police Explorers from noon until 6 pm on Saturday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Longmont Police Department and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Range and Training Center, 10916 County Road 5. Admission is $5/adults (15 years and older) with $1/play carnival games. No dogs allowed at the event. Walk through the Haunted House and Nerf Zombie Shoot for free (both designed for younger kids). For more information, contact Officer Melinda Burnett at 303-774-4300, ext. 3183.

Saving Energy? Bonus Rebate Time is Almost Up!
Looking to drive down your business’s energy costs? Efficiency Works from Longmont Power & Communications has rebates for you on lighting upgrades, new construction and more. If you submit your project by Nov. 15, 2021, Efficiency Works will throw in a 50 percent bonus rebate on a range of commercial efficiency projects. Just email Business@EfficiencyWorks.org or call 970-229-4823 to find out more.

Right Size Your Trash
Did you know that nearly half of what’s inside the average Longmont trash cart could actually be recycled or composted? That means you are probably paying for more trash service than you need. Learn how you can add compost and only pay for what you need at LongmontColorado.gov/WasteServices or call 303-651-8416.

Art & Sip at Museum: Painting a Macro Succulent
Grab a drink and get creative starting at 6:30 pm on Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. With inspiration from Georgia O’Keeffe, we will take a closer look at the beautiful leaves of an echeveria succulent. In this guided acrylic painting class, you will learn how to create an interesting composition and play with expressive color and line to create a unique work of art. Admission for the event is $35/person. Learn more and register at LongmontMuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.

Save on Every Flush
Save water and money by upgrading to a more efficient toilet. Restrictions apply, learn more at bit.ly/water-rebates or call 303-651-8416 to learn more.