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This Week in Longmont - November 24, 2017
See the latest news and events happening in Longmont.
Although Longmont city government observes the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 24, as a holiday, the Longmont Museum and most Recreation facilities will be open regular hours. The St. Vrain Memorial Building and all other facilities will be closed. Thursday trash, recycling and composting will be collected on Friday.
Visit Santa at the Callahan Holiday Open House
Take a tour, enjoy holiday decorations and visit with Santa from 3 to 7 pm on Friday, December 1, at the Historic Callahan House & Garden, 312 Terry Street. Parents, bring your camera to capture the memories.
Admission is free and the public is welcome. For more information about the Callahan House, including rental options for weddings, special events and parties, call 303-776-5191 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/Callahan.
Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
The 7th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Longmont kicks off the holiday season on Friday, November 24 from 6:30 to 7 pm at 6th Avenue Plaza (just west of 6th and Main). Bring your friends and family and celebrate with us! Check out the Block 1750 dancers as they hold the ultimate holiday break dance challenge, and join representatives from cultural groups throughout Longmont to bring
the unity and holiday spirit needed to light up the Downtown for the holidays. Get a picture with Santa, grab some warm drinks and holiday treats, and help kick off the holiday season Downtown.
Small Business Saturday
Support Downtown Longmont's 400+ small businesses by shopping LoCo Downtown on Saturday, November 25 all day. It’s better local, and your purchase means more when you #ShopSmall. Enter to win a $100 Downtown Gift Card, get a free t-shirt if you’re caught downtown by holiday characters, check out the ice carving photo opportunity & more! Info at http://www.downtownlongmont.com/calendar/holiday-events.
National History Day Help at the Library
Local middle and high school students struggling to imagine and
create projects for National History Day have a new set of allies this year – the librarians at the Longmont Public Library. Beginning November 27, students in grades 6 through 12 can request an hour-long, one-on-one appointment with a professional librarian during December or January. The librarians can help students develop project ideas, locate resources, conduct research, and identify useful contacts. Request an appointment online at bit.ly/LibTeens.
Memorial Weight Room Closed for Maintenance
The weight room at the St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Avenue, will be closed from Tuesday, November
28, through Friday, December 1, while an HVAC unit is replaced. Classes in other parts of the building will continue as scheduled. Questions? Call Recreation & Golf Services at 303-651-8404.
Longmont Gift of Home Tour
One of Longmont’s signature holiday events, The Gift of Home Tour, will take place November 30, December 1 and 2. This self-guided tour is a fundraiser for Longmont Meals on Wheels. The tour is held Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, with a special VIP preview Thursday evening November 30. Tickets are available online, or at the Longmont Senior Center, Longmont Meals on Wheels, Ace Hardware, Woodley’s Fine Furniture, Front Range Mercantile, Niwot Market and Snyder Jewelers. For more information, visit the website at TheGiftofHome.org, and call 303-808-5825 to volunteer.
Register Now for Star Wars Release Party
Celebrate the release of the latest Star Wars movie, “The Last Jedi,” with an all-things-Star-Wars party from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, December 16, at the Library, 409 4th Avenue. The fun starts with Star Wars Jeopardy trivia contests – one for new Jedis and one for experienced Jedis – from 1 to 2 pm, along with Star Wars-themed snacks. Then, at 2 pm, we’ll watch “The Force Awakens.” This event is for all ages, but remember that “The Force Awakens” is rated PG-13. Register online at bit.ly/LibKids. No internet or email? Call
303-651-8477 to register.
Share Your Holiday Lights with LPC
There’s nothing like a bright string of lights to welcome in the holidays, and Longmont Power & Communications would like to see and share some of your favorite Longmont displays. Take a photo of a display that you love – whether it’s a gentle and sweet indoor glow, or an outside array that’s more brilliant than Las Vegas – and email it to us at [email protected] or send it by private message to the Longmont Power & Communications Facebook page. We’ll put some of our favorites in a Facebook photo album for everyone to see, with the photographer’s name. And remember to check out our safety tips for your own decorations in the November City Line online at bit.ly/NovCityLine.
This is a news release from the City of Longmont and is published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
