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This Week in Longmont - April 20, 2018
See the latest news and events happening in Longmont.
Tell the City What’s Most Important to You
Imagine having $100 to invest in achieving the City’s Envision Longmont goals. Where would you invest that money? It’s important for the city council to know how residents and business owners prioritize City services. Over the next few weeks City staff will be visiting grocery stores and City facilities to find out what’s most important to you. Stop by and share your opinion, or complete the survey online at bit.ly/longmontbudget.
Longmont Restaurant Week
The inaugural Longmont Restaurant Week will take place April 20-29. During this 10-day event participating restaurants, breweries, and distilleries offer special prix fixe menus for $18.71. For a list of participating restaurants, menus, special offers, and events in Longmont, visit LongmontRestaurantWeek.com.
Review Left Hand Floodplain at Open House
Residents and property owners along Left Hand Creek within Longmont are invited to an open house from 5 to 7 pm on Monday, April 23, at the Development Services Center, 385 Kimbark Street. You can offer input on newly issued draft floodplain maps, and an update on the floodplain mapping process, including next steps and an anticipated adoption timeline, will be provided at 5:30 pm. View the draft map and learn how to submit comments at bit.ly/are-you-in-a-floodplain.
Drop Off Old and Unused Medicines for Free
Drugs discarded down the drain can pass through the wastewater plant and into St. Vrain Creek without treatment. Bring them instead to a free drop-off event from 8 am to 2 pm on Saturday, April 28, in the main lobby of Longmont United Hospital, 1950 Mountain View Avenue. Pills, capsules, liquids, inhalers, patches, etc. are welcomed. No needles, thermometers, controlled substances, medical equipment, personal care products, household hazardous wastes, or business wastes accepted. For more information, visit LongmontColorado.gov/environment or call 303-651-8416.
Every spring City of Longmont water utilities staff flush the main water lines to keep water quality at its highest level and to ensure that fire hydrants are operational. You might notice low water pressure, discolored water, or no water for short periods when flushing is taking place in your area. A weekly timeline for water line flushing by area is available at LongmontColorado.gov/water. You also can find answers to frequently asked questions on the website, or call 303-651-8416.
From 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Monday, April 23, at the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue, the Longmont Board of Environmental Affairs and the Longmont Public Forum will present Elizabeth Black to discuss the importance of healthy soil to our health and well being and how we can influence this global issue. Text 303-681-7722 for more information.
AQuIRE Mental Health Event
The free Accessing Quality Interventions & Resources for Everyone (AQuIRE) Mental Health Event will be held from 5:30 to 9 pm on Thursday, April 26, at Longmont High School, 1040 Sunset Street. The event will include resource tables and breakout sessions on a variety of mental health issues that affect youth, including depression, suicide, cyber bullying, gender identity, and accessing local support. Parents, educators, community members, and youth are encouraged to attend. Spanish sessions and interpretation will be available. Sponsored by Supporting Action for Mental Health and the St. Vrain Valley Education Association. For more information visit bit.ly/AQUIRE, call 303-651-8469, or email [email protected].
Fire Station Open House for Seniors
Longmont Fire Station 4 at 501 23rd Avenue will hold an open house for seniors from 1 to 3 pm on Saturday, April 28. It will focus on senior safety including smoke alarms, kitchen and cooking hazards, and trip and fall precautions. Staff also will check blood pressure and heart rates for senior attendees.
Deadline for Summer Adult Softball Nears
Joining an adult sports league is a great way to meet like-minded people, stay fit, and get to know your neighbors. No team? No problem! Free agents sign up as individuals and are grouped into teams. Summer softball registration for players age 16+ is ongoing until April 29. Games begin April 30 and run through mid-August. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/leagues for information and a registration packet.
Residents are invited to serve as official advisors to Longmont City Council on several boards and commissions. These advisory groups help the council make decisions on a wide variety of issues that affect the safety, economy and quality of life in Longmont. Members generally spend a few hours a month preparing for and attending meetings. Applicants must be registered voters of Longmont for at least one year prior to being appointed and must reside inside Longmont city limits. Visit bit.ly/longmontapp for more information and to apply. The deadline is 5 pm on May 18. Call 303-651-8649 with questions.
This is a news release from the City of Longmont and is published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
