This Week in Longmont – September 11, 2020
This Week in Longmont – September 11, 2020
Hear the Voices of Change
Join the Longmont Museum and the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee for a panel discussion on the history of race and social justice in Longmont. Moderated by KGNU, the panel of local civic leaders and activists will share their perspectives on Longmont’s history of race relations and ongoing efforts to create a more just, equitable, and inclusive community for the many diverse people who call Longmont home. Watch at 7:30 pm on Thursday, September 17, on the Longmont Museum’s Facebook page, LongmontPublicMedia.org or Local Comcast Channel 8/880.
Longmont Community Memorial Project
We recognize that the pandemic has affected people’s ability to memorialize lost loved ones. Senior Services is organizing a community altar for the annual Día de los Muertos event this fall at the Longmont Museum. To include a remembrance on the Longmont community altar, please fill out a submission form and submit your photograph, poetry, art, or other writings for inclusion by Wednesday, September 23. Submissions will not be returned, so please submit only copies. To receive a submission form or ask questions, email Brandy.Queen@LongmontColorado.gov or call 303-651-8414.
Learn How to Navigate Election Media
Independent journalist and CU data journalism instructor Sandra Fish will help you cut through the political spin during the election season in “Being an Informed Voter in 2020,” an online program offered by the Longmont Public Library from 7 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, September 24. The program is free, but registration is required. Once registered, attendees will be sent information to join the program. Learn more and register at bit.ly/LibPrograms#voter.
Receive an Eco-Home Improvement
The City of Longmont’s new Sustainable Opportunities, Lifestyle and Leadership program (SOLL) is accepting applications from Longmont households to receive free home eco-upgrades and sustainable lifestyle tips and resources. Trained local volunteers are leading this effort. Home visits are starting in the Loomiller and Kiteley neighborhoods. Complete an application to receive your upgrade or to be added to the neighborhood waitlist. Boulder County Public Health guidelines will be followed for household visits. Learn more at bit.ly/longmontsoll, email SOLL@LongmontColorado.gov, or call 303-774-3540.
Take a Free Ride Around Town
Sit back, relax, and let someone else do the driving. Ride the bus to help reduce pollution and improve air quality. Extra cleaning, masks and social distancing are helping keep buses a safe way to get around town.
Hazardous Waste Drop-off Cancelled
The 2020 chemical drop-off day scheduled for Saturday, September 12, has been cancelled. Residents can take items at no charge to the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility, 1901 63rd Street in Boulder. Schedule your appointment at BoCo.org/HMMFappointment. Businesses can schedule appointments at BoCo.org/HMMFbizappt. For more options and information about disposing of various types of waste, visit LongmontColorado.gov/WasteServices or call 303-651-8416.
Annual Citywide “Clean-up, Green-up”
Businesses, civic groups, schools, neighborhoods, families and individuals are invited to help spruce up Longmont. Volunteers can pick a park, greenway, street, alley or open space to clean up, or an area of need can be assigned. The Grand Kick-Off for the month-long campaign is from 7:30 to 10:30 am on Saturday, September 19, at Sunset Campus, 7 S. Sunset Street. Register at JoinUs.LongmontColorado.gov/Calendar. If you can’t participate on kick-off day, you can help “Clean-up, Green-up” through October 10. For more information, visit bit.ly/cleanup-greenup, call 303-651-8955 or email Lore.Blattner@LongmontColorado.gov.
Sunset Pool to Remain Open Through Sept. 20 by Reservation Only
Sunset pool has extended its outdoor swimming season through September 20, 2020. As with the previous months this summer, guests will be asked to make a reservation before their visit and to follow all of the current Colorado COVID visitors guidelines.
Join the Longmont Museum and the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee for a panel discussion on the history of race and social justice in Longmont. Moderated by KGNU, the panel of local civic leaders and activists will share their perspectives on Longmont’s history of race relations and ongoing efforts to create a more just, equitable, and inclusive community for the many diverse people who call Longmont home. Watch at 7:30 pm on Thursday, September 17, on the Longmont Museum’s Facebook page, LongmontPublicMedia.org or Local Comcast Channel 8/880.
Longmont Community Memorial Project
We recognize that the pandemic has affected people’s ability to memorialize lost loved ones. Senior Services is organizing a community altar for the annual Día de los Muertos event this fall at the Longmont Museum. To include a remembrance on the Longmont community altar, please fill out a submission form and submit your photograph, poetry, art, or other writings for inclusion by Wednesday, September 23. Submissions will not be returned, so please submit only copies. To receive a submission form or ask questions, email Brandy.Queen@LongmontColorado.gov or call 303-651-8414.
Learn How to Navigate Election Media
Independent journalist and CU data journalism instructor Sandra Fish will help you cut through the political spin during the election season in “Being an Informed Voter in 2020,” an online program offered by the Longmont Public Library from 7 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, September 24. The program is free, but registration is required. Once registered, attendees will be sent information to join the program. Learn more and register at bit.ly/LibPrograms#voter.
Receive an Eco-Home Improvement
The City of Longmont’s new Sustainable Opportunities, Lifestyle and Leadership program (SOLL) is accepting applications from Longmont households to receive free home eco-upgrades and sustainable lifestyle tips and resources. Trained local volunteers are leading this effort. Home visits are starting in the Loomiller and Kiteley neighborhoods. Complete an application to receive your upgrade or to be added to the neighborhood waitlist. Boulder County Public Health guidelines will be followed for household visits. Learn more at bit.ly/longmontsoll, email SOLL@LongmontColorado.gov, or call 303-774-3540.
Take a Free Ride Around Town
Sit back, relax, and let someone else do the driving. Ride the bus to help reduce pollution and improve air quality. Extra cleaning, masks and social distancing are helping keep buses a safe way to get around town.
Hazardous Waste Drop-off Cancelled
The 2020 chemical drop-off day scheduled for Saturday, September 12, has been cancelled. Residents can take items at no charge to the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility, 1901 63rd Street in Boulder. Schedule your appointment at BoCo.org/HMMFappointment. Businesses can schedule appointments at BoCo.org/HMMFbizappt. For more options and information about disposing of various types of waste, visit LongmontColorado.gov/WasteServices or call 303-651-8416.
Annual Citywide “Clean-up, Green-up”
Businesses, civic groups, schools, neighborhoods, families and individuals are invited to help spruce up Longmont. Volunteers can pick a park, greenway, street, alley or open space to clean up, or an area of need can be assigned. The Grand Kick-Off for the month-long campaign is from 7:30 to 10:30 am on Saturday, September 19, at Sunset Campus, 7 S. Sunset Street. Register at JoinUs.LongmontColorado.gov/Calendar. If you can’t participate on kick-off day, you can help “Clean-up, Green-up” through October 10. For more information, visit bit.ly/cleanup-greenup, call 303-651-8955 or email Lore.Blattner@LongmontColorado.gov.
Sunset Pool to Remain Open Through Sept. 20 by Reservation Only
Sunset pool has extended its outdoor swimming season through September 20, 2020. As with the previous months this summer, guests will be asked to make a reservation before their visit and to follow all of the current Colorado COVID visitors guidelines.
Button Rock Preserve now open as of Saturday, December 20th. There is one area with a downed pole that remains closed.
