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This Week in Longmont - January 26, 2018
See the latest news and events happening in Longmont.
Coffee with Council This Saturday
Longmont City Council will host Coffee with Council from 9 to 10 am on Saturday, January 27, at la Madeleine Bakery and Cafe, 1236 S. Hover Street. You can talk informally with at least two council members on any topic of your choice, and the coffee’s on us! Mayor Bagley and Council Member Peck are scheduled to attend. For more information call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-651-8649.
2018 Public Safety Citizen Academy
The next Public Safety Citizen Academy begins on February 6 with classes on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 pm through May 15 plus two Saturday field days. The academy features hands-on classroom experience, a tour of the Longmont Emergency Communications Center, and a tour of fire vehicles and an ambulance. For more information and to register visit LongmontColorado.gov and search “citizen academy” or call 303-651-8523.
WWI: Longmont & the Great War
Be among the first to experience the Longmont Museum’s new exhibition WWI: Longmont & the Great War from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, February 2, at 400 Quail Road. Enjoy a night in France, complete with complimentary appetizers from Cheese Importers and live jazz. Cash bar with wine, beer, and signature drinks. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and veterans; free for members. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/museum or call 303-651-8374 for more information.
Buy Rec Passes Before Fees Increase
Admission fees to Longmont Recreation facilities will increase on February 1. Take advantage of 2017 pricing through January 31 when you purchase 20-visit, quarterly and annual passes. You also can purchase passes in advance for summer outdoor pool admission and the 2018-19 Ice Pavilion season. Email [email protected] or call 303-774-4800 with questions.
Boulder International Film Festival in Longmont
The Boulder International Film Festival will screen many of its award-winning films February 23-25 at the Longmont Museum’s Stewart Auditorium, 400 Quail Road. The program will include “Michelin Stars: Tales from the Kitchen,” a feature documentary
that goes behind the scenes to see how Michelin stars are awarded, to hear from the chefs who work tirelessly to maintain their status, and to view the impact of the little red book on the world of haute cuisine. Tickets for “Michelin Stars” and the full line-up go on sale February 2 at biff1.com/longmont, in person at the Stewart Auditorium, or by calling 303-651-8374.
Free Landfill Drop Day Next Saturday
The City of Longmont gives residents an opportunity to take one level pickup load free of charge to the Front Range Landfill at 1830 Weld County Rd 5 in Erie from 7 am to 2 pm on Saturday, February 3. Loads must be covered and secured for transport; oversize loads and second loads will be billed accordingly. Take a photo ID and a copy of your current utility bill to show that you are a City of Longmont customer. For more information on this event visit LongmontColorado.gov/solidwaste or call 303-651-8416.
Fire Station 1 Open to Public
Meet your Longmont firefighters at Longmont Station 1, 1070 Terry Street, on January 27 between 1 to 3 pm. Tour the station, get an understanding of the equipment that we carry, ask questions. Did you know that Longmont Fire Station 1 houses the historic Longmont bell that alerted residents of fire? All ages welcome.
Recreation & Golf Services Hiring for Summer
Would you like to work for Recreation & Golf Services? The Athletic Department hires adult softball and flag football officials and field supervisors in February. Are you more of a water person? Get your Lifeguard, WSI, or LSI certification now to secure your summer aquatic job. Recreation hires year-round and interviews for summer begin in February. To apply, visit longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Call 303-774-4800 for more information.
Support the Power of Renewables
About one-third of Longmont’s energy comes from non-carbon sources and more is coming, with the City aiming for 100% renewable power by 2030. Increasing renewable energy is also a primary goal in the City’s Sustainability Plan. Show your support by making a monthly investment in the Renewable Power Purchase Program. For an additional 3.12 cents per kilowatt-hour, your home or business can support the addition of clean, renewable power to the grid, while still paying less than the average Colorado electric customer. For more information, call Longmont Power & Communications at 303-651-8386 or visit our renewable power program page.
This is a news release from the City of Longmont and is published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
