Panel: The Future of Affordable Housing
An architect, developer and urban planner gather to discuss innovations in affordable housing and what the future may hold for Longmont and beyond starting at 7 pm on Thursday, Nov. 3. Part of Thursday Nights @ the Museum series. Learn more and make a free reservation at longmontmuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.

Community Mural Painting – 9th & Alpine
Join your neighbors and friends to repaint the mural at 9th Avenue and Alpine Street with artist Pat Milbery from Thursday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 6. Sign-up is required to participate at bit.ly/AlpineMural; painting will be in two shifts each day. Residents will receive paint materials and instructions from the artist. Upon completion, the mural will be sealed to protect from damage. Be prepared for inclement weather; bring your own water bottle and snacks. The project is weather dependent; cancellation due to cold temperatures is possible. Questions? Call 303-651-8924.

Itty Bitty City fall season ends
The last Itty Bitty City preschool playtime for the fall season is from 9-11 am on Friday, Nov. 4, at the Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave. Kids ages 6 months to 5 years have lots of room to run and play in the gym. Parents must supervise their children. Cost is $3 per child or $24 for a 10-visit pass, which can be purchased online at rec.ci.longmont.co.us. No registration is needed for this drop-in program. Questions? Call 303-651-8404. Itty Bitty City will return in January 2023.

Bilingual Storytime at Lanyon Park
Meet the Longmont Library’s Ms. Lili at Lanyon Park, 1900 Collyer St., on Saturdays, Nov. 5 and 19, for a bilingual storytime! Grab the kids, a blanket and head to the park starting at 10 am for fun, dancing, singing, reading and more! All aged children with a grown-up are welcome. Call the Library at 303-651-8477 with questions.

Native American Documentary Film Series
In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month and in complement to the Longmont Museum’s “Tipi to Tiny House” exhibit, the Museum is presenting four documentary films over the course of three Sunday afternoons in November. The films will have a special focus on the Northern Arapaho of the Wind River Reservation, whose traditional territory includes what is now Longmont. Each film screening is free and will conclude with an audience Q&A. Films start at 3 pm on Sundays, Nov. 6, 13, and 20. Learn more and reserve your free tickets at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

Talking About Race series at the Library
Join in the last community conversation around race, facilitated by Annie Caplan of Living Room Conversations, from 5:30-7 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Longmont Library, 409 Fourth Ave. In small groups of four to six people, participants will explore their personal experiences around the topic “Race and Ethnicity.” No registration is required; for those 16 years and older. Visit bit.ly/LibPrograms or call 303-651-8470.

Day of the Dead Bilingual Storytime
Head to the Longmont Library Meeting Rooms starting at 10 am on Tuesday, Nov. 1, for a special Day of the Dead-themed Bilingual Storytime! We’ll sing, read stories, and participants will make a craft. This event is for all ages. No registration required.

November ballot information
This November, City Council will be asking Longmont voters to approve the issuance of $20 million in storm drainage bonds to finance the next phase of the Resilient St. Vrain Project (RSVP). The RSVP is a multi-year project to fully restore the St. Vrain Greenway and improve the St. Vrain Creek channel to protect people, property and infrastructure from future flood risks. Additionally, voters will be asked to consider two changes to the Charter and one City Council At-Large position. One charter amendment would provide operational clarity and streamlining, and the other would allow for simultaneous elections. Learn more about all the ballot issues, including some arguments for and against, at LongmontColorado.gov/ballot.

Survey: Future of tourism in Longmont
Please take 5 minutes to complete this important survey. Your input is very important as Visit Longmont works to develop a community plan for the future of tourism in our city. You can also enter to win a $100 gift card to Downtown Longmont. Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/J7KX5CQ!

Sister Cities seeks student ambassadors
Applications are available for students interested in participating in the Longmont Sister Cities student exchange program. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in 8th-11th grade in a public, private or charter school within the St. Vrain Valley School District. Student ambassadors have the opportunity to travel to one of Longmont’s sister cities in Japan, Mexico or the Wind River Reservation, Wyo., with a small group of the finest youth in the St. Vrain Valley School area. Visit longmontsistercities.com for more information and to fill out the online application before Oct. 31.