This Week in Longmont – September 4, 2015

Holiday Schedules
Longmont city government observes the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7. These facilities will be CLOSED: Civic Center, Service Center, Development Services Center, Museum, Library, Senior Center, Youth Center, Waste Diversion Center, St. Vrain Memorial Building and Centennial Pool. Sunset Pool is open for the final day of the season from 10 am to 5 pm. The Longmont Recreation Center is open from 10 am to 4 pm, but the pools will be closed for maintenance. The lap pool is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, September 8, and the leisure pool will open later in the week. Call 303-774-4800 for the daily status. All trash and recycling will be collected one day later than usual during the week. For collection schedule questions, call 303-651-8416.

Work on Main Street Pavement Revs Up After Labor Day
Main Street Pavement Reconstruction work is on schedule to start on Tuesday, September 8. The initial area of focus will be along the east side of Main Street from 1st Avenue to 3rd Avenue. While work occurs along the east side of Main Street, all vehicular traffic will be shifted to the west side. The largest impact will be a reduction of two through travel lanes in each direction to 1 travel lane in each direction. Find more information at LongmontColorado.gov/FOSM or by calling the project hotline at (303) 774-FOSM.

RTD Buses Temporary Detoured Through October 16

Through October 16, RTD service will be detoured off Main Street between Longs Peak and Boston avenues to avoid congestion during construction. Southbound stops at 6th, 3rd, and 1st avenues will not be serviced. A temporary stop will be available at 6th and Coffman, and the detoured routes also will serve the 323 stop on 3rd Avenue at Coffman Street. The 324, BOLT, J, L, LX and LSX routes also are affected. See detour map at RTD’s Rider Alert web page.

Mosquito Spraying Ends in Longmont for 2015 Season
The number of mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus is decreasing, prompting the City of Longmont to end it’s adulticide spraying program for 2015. However, residents are urged to remain vigilant for the rest of the summer and fall by remembering the 4Ds:

1. Use DEET-enhanced insect repellent or alternative.
2. DRESS in long sleeves and pants.
3. Avoid the outdoors from DUSK until DAWN.
4. DRAIN standing water outside your home.

For more information visit www.longmontcolorado.gov/westnile.

Landlord Alliance Training on Wednesday

From 6:30 to 8 pm on Wednesday, September 9, hear attorney Roselyn Strommen discuss difficult nonmonetary evictions such as those for smoking, unauthorized tenants, and noise. This session is free and open to the public at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. For more information call 303-774-4384.

Summer Concert Survey
We’re looking for YOUR feedback about Summer Concerts in Roosevelt Park! The series has seen many changes over the years, but its constant has been providing a free, family-friendly venue to enjoy an eclectic blend of local music. With that in mind, please, complete this SHORT survey to help us determine the future of this series.

Longmont Idol Finale
Plan to attend the finale of Longmont Idol at 6 pm on Friday, September 11, at Children, Youth and Families, 1050 Lashley Street. Celebrate the hard work of all the young people vying to be named the Longmont Idol and enjoy a free, entertaining evening with your family. For more information call 303-651-8580.

Bibli the Library Robot to Host First Storytimes on Sept. 9
After a dizzying debut at Denver’s ComicCon in May and a summer full of media interviews and meeting new fans, Bibli the Library Robot will officially become a storytime reader with special storytimes scheduled for 10:15 and 11 am on Wednesday, September 9 at the Library. These storytimes are intended for children ages 6 and younger, including children and families on the autism spectrum. Bibli will be reading the perennial children’s favorite Where the Wild Things Are and greeting listeners after the story. No registration is required for storytimes.

Itty Bitty City Returns
Itty Bitty City returns on Friday, September 11, from 9 to 11 am at the St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Avenue. Snow or shine, our toys are divine! Children ages 6 months to 5 years have lots of room to run and play on Friday mornings, but parents must supervise their children. And please, no older children. The cost is $2 per child or $17 for a 10-visit pass. No fee for babies. Call 303-651-8404 for more information.