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Sustainable Resilient Longmont (SRL) is a nonprofit with the goal to aid "the Longmont community to cultivate a sustainable and thriving city," according to their website. They uphold that mission through education, advocacy and action. Below is a list of events the nonprofit is hosting over the next few weeks.

Sky Pilot Farm Tour

Saturday, October 27th

2:00-3:30 p.m.

Sky Pilot Farm: 10384 Airport Rd, Longmont

• Join the SRL Zero Waste Committee for a tour of Sky Pilot Farm!
• RSVP on Facebook
• Contact the Zero Waste Committee to find out more!

PRPA Town Hall

Monday, November 5th

6:00-9:00 p.m.

Longmont Museum: 400 Quail Rd. 

• Platte River Power Authority town hall with information on the upcoming Integrated Resource Planning process
• Find out more about PRPA's plans 
• Support Longmont's goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030!
• More information on the PRPA website.
• RSVP on Facebook or Meetup
• Contact us with questions or to find out more.

Quarterly Longmont Sustainability Plan Coalition Meeting

Tuesday, November 13th

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Longmont Library

• City of Longmont Sustainability Plan Quarterly meeting with coalition members to learn more about the Sustainability Plan and opportunities as the plan is implemented.
• Community members are welcome and new folks are encouraged to attend!
• Find out more!

Decarbonizing Your Home

Thursday, November 15th

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Left Hand Brewing

• Learn about opportunities to decarbonize your home, including:
  • Rebates and financial incentives to reduce your carbon footprint
  • Home heating and cooling without fossil fuels
  • Case study on decarbonizing your home
  • Update on Longmont’s transition to 100% renewable by 2030

• FREE PIZZA!
• RSVP on Facebook or Meetup
• Contact us with questions or to find out more. 

Editorial: Technical Errors

The Longmont Observer has been experiencing some technical errors. Read more here.

Longmont City Council Considers How Water Accounts Are Handled For Duplexes

From the meeting agenda: “Duplexes have historically been part of the single-family residential water rate class. Recent customer inquiry and subsequent Council direction prompted an investigation into the usage patterns of duplexes, the result of which is information showing a significantly different level of domestic (indoor) water use, but similar irrigation patterns between single-family homes and duplexes. Several options are available to address this difference, which could impact development fees and/or water rates charged for duplexes going forward.” Continue reading.

Proclamation Designating October 2018 As “Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness Month” In Longmont

Read the proclamation, read by Mayor Bagley, proclaiming October Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

The Toxic Avenger Draws You in With Comedy, Impresses With Singing

When you go to the Longmont Theatre website to buy your tickets for The Toxic Avenger, and you should, do yourself a favor and skip the plot summary. This isn't the kind of show where the story matters. If you're at all interested in musical theater, just go. If you're not, you'll still have a pretty good time. Continue reading the review.

Photo Gallery: Boulder County Hosts A Jr and Sr Team Fishing Derby

View photos from the Boulder County Fishing Derby here.

Opinion:

Jeremy Gregory- Why Willmeng & Stets for Office?

As a third generation Boulder County native who comes from a long line of eco-conscious farmers, conservationists, teachers and artists, I am proudly voting and supporting Cliff Willmeng for Boulder County Commissioner and Theresa Stets for House of Representatives District 12. The reasons are many. Read more.

State Senator District 18, Steve Fenberg-Boulder County Commissioner

For the last two years I’ve had the privilege of fighting for Boulder County in the State Senate alongside Matt Jones. Many times I’ve seen Matt go to the well to protect our community from oil and gas development, accelerate renewable energy, get our share of transportation money, and put Boulder County’s values first every single day. Continue reading.

Ingrid Moore- Matt Jones is Perfectly Qualified

No candidate for Boulder County Commissioner is more perfectly qualified than state Senator Matt Jones. His deep experience in local and state government will make him effective from day one. I first met Matt while volunteering as a citizen advocate at the state capitol. There I experienced first-hand how Matt fights tirelessly for causes that matter to his constituents and to Boulder County residents. Learn more.

Martia Martin and Dr. Tim Waters- Sonya Jaquez Lewis will represent Longmont

South and Eastern Longmont have had excellent representation in the Colorado State House. We are writing to ask Longmont Residents who belong to House District 12 to continue that tradition by voting for Sonya Jaquez Lewis to be our next Representative. We heartily endorse her. Read more.