NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF LONGMONT
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Community Learning Series: Gun Safety
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — it can be hard to know what’s going on with your kids. Join the Longmont Youth Center for a free gun safety class designed to keep your kids safe from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, at Lashley St. Station, 1200 Lashley St. Special presenters from the Longmont Police Department will explain how youth are accessing guns; how to keep your children and household safe from weapons; and how to help your kids respond effectively and safely to bullying, harassment and threats from other youth. Families and youth of all ages are welcome, snacks and childcare provided. Learn more and register at the Longmont CLS webpage or call 303-774-3766.
Kids’ film, free outdoor concert at Museum
This summer the Longmont Museum hosts kid’s movies and free outdoor concerts. At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, Alice in Wonderland (Disney, 1951, G) will grace the Stewart Auditorium’s big screen at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Admission is $3/child. Then on Thursday, July 13, the Delta Sonics bring their mix of blues, R&B, rock and swing to a free show in the Museum’s outdoor grassy courtyard from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics welcome. Alcohol and concessions available for sale (only alcohol purchased on site is allowed). Learn more at the Longmont Museum website or by calling 303-651-8374.
National Night Out: Aug. 1
Longmont will celebrate National Night Out (NNO) from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. National Night Out is an annual community-building event that promotes public safety, community partnerships, and camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring by hosting block parties, cookouts, lemonade and cookies, and other activities with emergency personnel. For more information and to register your neighborhood, visit the Longmont website and search “National Night Out” or call 303-774-4440.
New to NextLight? Get free service, router
If you haven’t tried out Longmont’s community-owned NextLight internet yet, now is the perfect time. When you sign up and pay for your first month of internet service and NextLight’s high-powered WiFi6 router, you’ll get the next two months free. No data caps, no contracts or hidden fees… just blazing speed, high quality and locally-based service from a provider rated the best in the nation. This offer runs through Aug. 31, so get started now by calling 303-774-4494 or going online to the NextLight website.
Free Fitness in the Park
Enjoy a 9 a.m. morning workout in the fresh air! Join Recreation fitness instructors for free outdoor fitness classes this summer. Free Friday classes at various parks through Aug. 11 include Zumba, Boot Camp, Barre, Pilyoga and Tai Chi. Every first and third Saturday in July and August; Pilyoga is offered at Lanyon Park, 1900 Collyer St. For ages 14 years and older; no childcare is available. View schedule at the Fitness webpage.
Sundays on the Farm
The Longmont Museum’s agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by Land exhibit isn’t just artwork in galleries; it’s also site-specific work at three local farms! Join us at the Boulder JCC’s Milk & Honey Farm, 6018 Oreg Ave., Boulder from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, for art, food, music and more. Learn more at the Longmont Museum website or by calling 303-651-8374.
Sign up for emergency notifications
If police or fire had to reach you in an emergency, could we? Anyone living within Longmont city limits that no longer has a landline in their home and wants to receive police and fire emergency reverse notifications must register. These communication devices may include, but are not limited to cell phones, VOIP (voice over internet protocol), email, etc. For registration and frequently asked questions, visit the Longmont website and search “BoCo Alert.”
Summer electric rates underway
Longmont Power & Communications has begun its annual summer electric rates, which help cover the added cost of electrical generation in the warmer months (when electric demand is highest) and also encourage energy efficiency. These rates, which remain among the lowest in Colorado, will continue through the end of September. Find ways to save energy in your home this summer with simple home devices from the Efficiency Works online store at efficiencyworksstore.com or by getting a low-cost home energy assessment from Efficiency Works at efficiencyworks.org. Residents who need assistance can also find information on income-qualified utility rebates through the Longmont CAReS program at the Longmont CAReS website.
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