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Get Ready! at the Preparedness Fair
From 10 am to noon on Saturday, September 16, you and your family can learn about disaster preparedness in our community at the free Preparedness Fair at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, Barn A, at 9595 Nelson Road. Get a close-up look at public safety vehicles, meet staff from agencies that provide local disaster relief, and participate in activities for a chance to win prizes. For more information call 303-651-8438 or email [email protected]. Sponsored by the City of Longmont and the Boulder Office of Emergency Management.
Inclusive Communities Celebration
The public is invited to the Inclusive Communities Celebration from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, September 22, at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. This annual event celebrates and promotes understanding of the many different cultures that are part of our Longmont community. Enjoy performances, displays and opportunities to connect with people from different cultures. For more information, call 303-651-8721 or email adriana.perea@
Feedback Sought on City's Future Growth
The City of Longmont is currently updating the Land Development Code (LDC) to reflect the community's vision for future growth, as described in the recently adopted Envision Longmont Multimodal & Comprehensive Plan. The City is interested in feedback from residents, business owners, and other community stakeholders. The project team recently released a public working draft of the zoning districts and use regulations sections of the code. Anyone interested in reviewing these draft documents can view them on-line: http://bit.ly/
Household Hazardous Chemical Drop-off Day
The City will host the annual Household Hazardous Chemical Drop-off Day from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, September 16, at the Public Works facility at 375 Airport Road. Items accepted include cleaners, solvents, pesticides, aerosol cans, paint and other chemical wastes generated at home. Items not accepted include commercial/business wastes, biological wastes, medical wastes, medicines, radioactive materials, compressed gas cylinders, explosives, fireworks, ammunition and fire extinguishers. Please take your most recent City of Longmont utility bill and ID. For more information, call 303-651-8416 or visit LongmontColorado.gov/
Enjoy the Callahan Open House
As part of ArtWalk, the Historic Callahan House & Garden at 312 Terry Street will host an Open House with tours from 4 to 8 pm on Saturday, September 16. Admire works by several local artists while you enjoy music in the garden. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. For more information about the Callahan House, including rental options for weddings, special events and parties, visit LongmontColorado.gov/Callahan.
The Library is continuing its tradition of honoring a favorite children’s author with a Day of the Dead altar, but this year they’re asking for help in selecting the author. Cast a vote for Maya Angelou, Anna Dewdney, Margaret Wise Brown, Walter Dean Myers, or Elie Wiesel. Stop by the Library at 409 4th Avenue during regular business hours from Monday, September 18, through Sunday, September 24, to vote in the lobby, or vote online during September at bit.ly/2wlAmxe.Itty Bitty City Returns
Itty Bitty City returns on Fridays from 9 to 11 am at the St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Avenue, through November 17. Children ages 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. The cost is $2 per child or $17 for a 10-visit pass. No registration is needed for this drop-in program.Guided History Tours at Sandstone Ranch
Enjoy a guided indoor and, weather permitting, outdoor tour of the historic Morse Coffin family home on Saturday, September 23, at the Sandstone Ranch Visitors & Learning Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive. Learn about the home’s early history and major renovation in the 1900s and all that Sandstone Ranch offers our community now. All ages are welcome. Ninety-minute tours are offered at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Register by calling 303-651-8404. Suggested donations of $4/adult or $2/child are collected at event. Learn more about ongoing Sandstone programs and special events at bit.ly/ssrevents.
What Your DNA Can Say About Your Heritage
With all the television shows and commercials about using DNA to uncover the mysteries of your heritage, it’s nearly impossible not to be curious. From 7 to 8 pm on Thursday, October 12, Deena Coutant, a full-time professional research and genetic genealogist, will lead her audience on a journey to discover the benefits and limitations of DNA testing for genealogical research at the Library, 409 4th Avenue. Register online now at bit.ly/LibPrograms. No email or internet service? Call 303-651-8472 to register.
Water Meter Maintenance Program
The City of Longmont conducts an annual program to replace home water meters on a scheduled cycle to ensure measuring accuracy. Scheduled meter replacements are installed at no cost to the property owner. When a meter inside a home is due to be replaced, notification will be delivered to the owner or tenant via a letter or door tag to schedule an appointment for maintenance. If the meter is located in a pit outside of a home, technicians will knock on the door before they begin work to let the resident know who they are and why they are working on their property. For more information visit LongmontColorado.gov/water or call 303-651-8416.
