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Citywide News
This Week in Longmont - June 2, 2017
Longmont residents are receiving door hangers on their homes with an offer to test their tap water for free. This company is not associated with the City and data collected is not being used for any purpose related to the City’s operation of its water utility. Residents are not likely to need additional water testing services. The City independently collects approximately 90 water samples per month throughout Longmont to test water quality in the distribution system and ensure continued delivery of high-quality drinking water.
The Longmont Downtown Development Authority’s Clean & Green event was postponed due to weather and is now rescheduled for 8 to 11 am on Saturday, June 3. Volunteers are needed to help with landscaping and clean-up projects around the Downtown District. Come with a friend or form a team. Hot breakfast and t-shirts provided and you’ll have a chance to take home a new Ace Hardware wheelbarrow. For more information or to sign up online, visit DowntownLongmont.com/clean&green. This project is sponsored by the City of Longmont, BBP, Wyatt’s Wet Goods, and Ace Hardware.
Take a Geology Walk at Sandstone Ranch
The Sandstone Ranch Visitors & Learning Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive, offers special events, workshops and programs designed for the whole family throughout the summer. From 10 to 11:30 am on Saturday, June 10, take a free Geology Walk and learn about the dramatic and diverse geological landscape of Sandstone Ranch and Boulder County. Meet in the upper parking lot above the Visitors Center. Preregistration is encouraged by calling 303-651-8404. Visit bit.ly/ssrevents for a complete schedule of upcoming events.
Give Your Children Their Summer STEM Fix
Let your kids engage their brains with a fun, hands-on STEM Workshop at the Longmont Library, 409 4th Avenue. June’s workshop focuses on building and racing self-propelled racers with low-cost materials provided by the Library. No prior experience is necessary. This program, from 1 to 3 pm on Saturday, June 24, is designed for children entering 3rd through 5th grades. Register online at bit.ly/LibKids. No email or internet service? Call 303-651-8477 to register.
Does Your Location Need Bike Parking?
As bicycling grows throughout our region, so does the need for reliable end-of-trip facilities. Bicycle Colorado and Boulder County Public Health (in partnership with the City of Longmont) are separately providing bike parking services for our community. Currently, businesses and multifamily housing properties are the only entities eligible to receive free bike racks, but members of the public are welcome to suggest locations for bike racks. For more information visit BicycleColorado.org/initiatives/bike-parking, email [email protected], or use the hashtag #BoCoBikeRacks on social media with details about where you would like to see a bike rack.
Volunteer for Downtown Summer Concerts
The LDDA is looking for energetic, music loving, people-watching volunteers to help at our Downtown Summer Concerts at 4th Avenue and Kimbark Street. Volunteers will act as Gate Attendants and enjoy live music while monitoring people entering and exiting the area. Volunteers also receive an event t-shirt and $10 Downtown Gift Card for their time. Concerts are on Fridays, June 9, July 28, and August 25. Visit DowntownLongmont.com/volunteer to sign up or call 303-651-8586.
