Coffee with Council on Saturday, Sept. 24
Longmont City Council will host an in-person Coffee with Council from 9-10 am on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Fire Station No. 5, 617 Barberry Drive. At this event, you can talk informally with Mayor Pro Tem Aren Rodriguez and Council Member Marcia Martin on any topic of your choice. Have questions? Call 303-651-8649 or visit bit.ly/coffeewithcouncil. 

North Metro Commuter Survey
We need your input! Our annual Smart Commute transportation assessment is open until Saturday, Oct. 1. This year, we are not only interested in understanding your commute choices and interests, but we are also interested in evaluating the air quality effects of commuting, as well as your thoughts on how to make it easier to walk, bike and ride transit around our city. Visit bit.ly/smartcommutesurvey to take this 10-minute survey.

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 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.

Books on the Chopping Block! event
Join the Longmont Librarians for a special Banned Books Week Event, Books on the Chopping Block!, from 2-3 pm on Saturday, Sept. 24. Enjoy a live dramatic reading of excerpts from the top 10 most challenged books from the past year in the U.S. by professional actors from the Outlaw Production Collective This event is best for those 14 years and older; however, everyone is welcome to attend. No registration is required. View details at bit.ly/LibPrograms or call 303-651-8470.

City board/commission: Make a difference!
The City Council has opened their bi-annual recruitment to fill vacancies on City boards and commissions. This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard and take a more active role in your community. Applications must be submitted by 5 pm on Friday, Oct. 14. Learn more and apply at longmontcolorado.gov/boards or call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-651-8649.

Itty Bitty City Preschool Playtime
Itty Bitty City is back from 9-11 am on Fridays through Nov. 4 at the St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave. Snow or shine, our toys are divine! Children age 6 months to 5 years have lots of room to run and play in the gym. Parents must supervise their children, and no older children please. Drop-in and 10-visit pass options are available. No fee for babies. Call 303-651-8404 with questions.

Free Pilyoga at Lanyon Park
Free Fitness in the Park continues this Fall at Lanyon Park, 1900 Collyer St. Join Recreation fitness instructors for a free outdoor Pilyoga (a combination of yoga and Pilates) class beginning at 9 am on Saturday, Sept. 17. For ages 14 years and older; no childcare is available. No registration required. Bring a water bottle and mat if you have one.  Questions? Call 303-774-4800 or visit longmontcolorado.gov/fitness.

BIFF Shorts at the Museum
Always a crowd-pleaser, join us at the Longmont Museum at 7 pm on Thursday, Sept. 22, for an evening dedicated to short films by filmmakers from across the globe as selected for inclusion in this year’s Boulder International Film Festival. Learn more and buy tickets at longmontmuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.

Free Geology Walk at Sandstone Ranch
Join a volunteer naturalist at 10:30 am on Saturday, Sept. 24, to explore and learn about the geology of Sandstone Ranch and Boulder County. This is an outdoor event, weather permitting. Dress for walking and the weather and meet in the Visitors & Learning Center upper parking lot at 3001 Sandstone Drive. Registration for this free event is required by calling
303-774-4700 or online at longmontcolorado.gov/SandstoneEvents.

Carpool and save
Why drive alone? Save on gas, improve air quality and catch up with a friend while carpooling. Find a new carpool with DRCOG Way to Go at mywaytogo.org.

Sign up for emergency reverse notification
If police or fire had to reach you in an emergency, could we? Anyone living within Longmont city limits that no longer has a landline in their home and wants to receive police and fire emergency reverse notifications must register. These communication devices may include, but are not limited to cell phones, VOIP (voice over internet protocol), email, etc. Register online and view frequently asked questions.