ArtWalk Longmont
This month, the Firehouse is excited to announce the return of September Artwalk! Artwalk on Main will return on September 11 and also celebrate Longmont’s 150th birthday. The Firehouse will be partnering with the City of Longmont and Longmont’s Creative District “to celebrate 150 years of what makes Longmont Strongmont!”
The event will feature live performances by Mojomama and Antonio Lopez and other local musicians and performers, artist booths and art activities, nonprofit and business booths “highlighting the best of what Longmont has to offer,” meditative space at Elevated Yoga, activities with Bicycle Longmont and Junkyard Social, food trucks, brewery booths and much more.
The community will also have the opportunity to look into the past as Longmont Museum Curator of History Erik Mason opens a time capsule containing historic memorabilia from 1996. This will take place on the stage at 5th Avenue and Main Street starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Attendees can also contribute to the time capsule being put together this year, the Century Chest. More information about this event can be found here.
September 9
Boulder County Senior Law Day - Boulder County Senior Law Day
This year, Boulder County Senior Law Day will be taking place from September 7 to October 7. Sessions are every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. and topics range from estate planning, Medicare fraud, the latest scams, and much more. Back by popular demand, Ask-a-Lawyer is on the schedule again this year! Attendees have two opportunities to meet with a lawyer in person on Saturday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. With one session in Boulder and one in Longmont, free consultations are set up on a walk-in basis with attorneys with a variety of subject matter expertise. Head to bouldercountyseniorlawday.org for all the details!
Discovery Days at the Museum
Longmont Museum presents Discovery Days, an early childhood program that encourages children ages 2 to 6 and their parents or caregivers to engage together in educational, hands-on art activities. When you attend Discovery Days with your child, you help them cultivate important school-readiness skills, such as language development, attention, concentration, fine-motor skills, emotional regulation, and play and social abilities. Attend a session that fits your schedule, no registration needed. Discovery Days is where play and learning connect! Discovery Days are held at the Museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from September 1 to December 10, from 9 to 10:15 a.m., 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Each class is $4 per child member and $4.50 per child non-member. The theme for Discovery Days held on September 8, 9 and 10 is ABCs & 123s.
Sci-fi Mystery Movie Double Feature at Outworld Brewing
Join us Thursday, September 9, at Outworld Brewing for delicious food, drinks and a perfect pairing of movies. And it's free! Sounds like a great evening, right? So, what's the catch? You have to guess the movies! Don't worry, we'll give you a hint: what do Vin Diesel, H.R Giger and weaponized teacups have in common? Can't figure it out or you just *have* to know? Stop by Outworld Brewing or give us a call and we'll let you in on the secret. The first movie starts at 4 p.m. and the second movie starts at 6:30 p.m.
Learn about all of the events happening on Thursday nights at the Longmont Museum this fall here.
September 10
Back Alley Ghost Tours - East Side | Downtown Longmont, CO
To celebrate 150 years of Longmont's history, there will be Back Alley Ghost Tours of the east side one Friday a month this year. Meet the locals and legends of Longmont - some gone, but not forgotten! Others forgotten, but not gone? The tour guide will be Dori Spence, a psychic medium. The Haunting History Tours are family friendly for kids over the age of 12 and begin at 6 p.m. The Back Alley Ghost tours are for adults only and begin at 8 p.m. Advance purchase of tickets is required. It is $20 per individual, $30 per couple. Call 720-453-4733 or visit our website for details. Sponsored by Kindred Spirit Society, a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization.
The Who Do's at Bootstrap Brewing! | Downtown Longmont, CO
The Who Do's will play from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bootstrap Brewing on Friday. The band features an eclectic mix of musicians rooted in soul, funk, jazz, and R&B. Emphasizing vocals, groove and pocket, the band covers a select blend of old and new, with a healthy dose of collective style and character. If you can't find something that makes you move in this mix, you might want to talk to your doctor.
September 11
Back Alley Ghost Tours - West Side | Downtown Longmont, CO
To celebrate 150 years of Longmont's history, there will be Back Alley Ghost Tours of the west side one Saturday a month this year. Meet the locals and legends of Longmont - some gone, but not forgotten! Others forgotten, but not gone? The tour guide will be Dori Spence, a psychic medium. The Haunting History Tours are family friendly for kids over the age of 12 and begin at 6 p.m. The Back Alley Ghost tours are for adults only and begin at 8 p.m. Advance purchase of tickets is required. It is $20 per individual, $30 per couple. Call 720-453-4733 or visit our website for details. Sponsored by Kindred Spirit Society, a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization.
Grand Opening: Meco Coffee Collective | Downtown Longmont, CO
MECO Coffee Collective is officially launching with their grand opening event all day on Saturday. Come down to 627 Main St. and enjoy a community event with Mike's Biscuit Food Truck from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., gift basket raffles all day and smiles, local coffee and retail!
Meet the Author
On Saturday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Used Book Emporium at 346 Main Street, J. T. Dameron will sign his novels The Girl in the Green Dress and Passenger to Dallas. From 5 to 8 p.m., Colin Brantmeyer will also be at Used Book Emporium to sign his mystery novel, Death of a Car Salesman.
September 12
Beer and Hymns Northern Colorado | Downtown Longmont, CO
Sing like no one's listening! Join us at Dickens 300 Prime from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday for a Sing-A-Long of old school hymns mixed in with pop songs from all the decades: Don't Stop Believin, Living on a Prayer, Sweet Caroline and Let it Be, just to name a few! Beer and Hymns is a casual gathering of people who love to sing over a beer or two, or soda if that’s more your thing. It's an all-inclusive space for people from all walks of life. $6.00 donation. 15 years and under are free.
September 14
Community Bible Study in Longmont, CO
Join us as we first study 1 and 2 Peter and are reminded by him that our true security can only be found in God. We will then turn to Joshua and travel with him as he leads the Israelites to the Promised Land. We will then turn to lessons of Christian leadership through the study of 1 and 2 Timothy as well as Titus to learn about teaching sound doctrine, avoiding false teachers and fostering an environment of spiritual health. This is a 30-week study beginning on September 14, 2021. Meetings will be on Tuesday mornings 9:15 to 11:15. We have a class with small groups for men and women, a full program for children aged 1 to 5 and a loving, caring nursery for infants. We are planning to meet in person as restrictions lift and we are also planning to provide a small group for those who would like to meet via Zoom. We are hosted by, but not affiliated with, Flatirons Church Longmont Campus located at 1850 Industrial Circle. Registration is $35 for adults and $10 for children. For additional information or to register, please contact Shirley Bullinger, class coordinator, at 770-713-2032 or [email protected].
Dementia Aware Series: Staging the Person with Dementia
Understanding how dementias move through the brain and cause changes in behavior allows families and professionals to determine how much damage the brain has suffered. Identifying a person’s stage of dementia means knowing what behaviors or declines will follow, the amount of time the Person With Dementia is expected to be in each stage, how much brain tissue is remaining, and what to care-plan for next. Since people With dementia don’t look physically ill until stage six of the disease, the tools give us a better picture of the brain damage and resulting behaviors than relying on long term memory and social skills. Learn these tools on Tuesday, September 14, during a Zoom presentation by Dr. Tam Cummings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cummings founded her company in 2009 with the mission to “Inspire, Educate, and Empower Dementia Caregivers.” Now her professional gerontology practice in the Texas Hill Country is recognized as one of the leading educators of dementia caregivers and program design for dementia care in Texas and nationally. Register for the event here.
September 16
Jimmy's Bon Voyage All-Star Jam Party at Bootstrap Brewing! | Downtown Longmont, CO
Our friend Jimmy Goetz is heading back to California soon so Bootstrap Brewing is bringing in all the bands and musicians he’s performed with to throw an amazing jam night party from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. A do not miss event for sure!
September 18
Taste of Longmont Fundraiser
You're invited to Longmont's hottest new event, Taste of Longmont! Join us September 18, 2021 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Woodley's Fine Furniture. Eat, drink, laugh, mingle and get to know Longmont residents at this festive event! By attending this event, you will not only enjoy a great night of fun and food, you will also be supporting a passionate non-profit in our Longmont community. Taste of Longmont is a fundraiser that supports the work of PEARL, a Longmont nonprofit helping single parents support their families. Your contributions will go directly to transforming the lives of single parents and their dependent children toward self-sufficiency by providing a variety of programs, including mentoring, financial assistance, educational opportunities, scholarships, and a transportation program. This year alone, we have provided $20,000 to help families with rent, utilities and groceries, $24,500 in COVID support for rent, utilities and groceries, $17,500 in vehicle repairs, three college scholarships to graduating seniors of single parent homes, and six vehicle donations. Help keep our community strong! Celebrate and support the great work PEARL delivers by joining us at Taste of Longmont. Become a VIP at Longmont's hottest new event or get your tickets here. If you're not able to come to the event, please consider donating.
Roasted Green Chiles Festival
The Second Annual Roasted Green Chiles Festival and Sale, sponsored by Twin Peaks Rotary and Left Hand Brewing Company, will be from 12 to 4 p.m., Saturday, September 18 at Left Hand Brewing's new Beer Garden at 1265 Boston Ave in Longmont. The public is invited to order online in advance, roasted chilies and other food items. Orders must be received by September 15 for drive-up pick-up during the festival. For price information and to order please visit here. Purchases can be picked up in the handicap parking lot east of the Beer Garden on the south side of Boston Ave, from 1 to 4 p.m. on September 18. A complimentary beer coupon for Left Hand Brewing will be available with any $20 advance purchase.
The Roasted Green Chiles Festival will feature music, including both a DJ and a mariachi band and Left Hand has brewed two green chiles beers just for the occasion. Zia Chiles of Hatch, New Mexico, will be roasting chiles for sale throughout the festival. In addition, there will be a food truck from Hatch NM offering a variety of green chiles items and other foods. Empanadas, frozen tamales and frozen green chiles will also be for sale during the afternoon but cannot be consumed inside the Left Hand Brewery Beer Garden. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Twin Peaks Rotary Charity Fund which supports our scholarships, meals, books and backpacks for those in need in the Longmont area. For more information, please call Charlene Gearing at telephone 608-239-0454.
Oktoberfest in Windsor, CO
Be a part of Windsor's Oktoberfest. Join us to celebrate and embrace German heritage from 12 to 5 p.m. on September 18. There will be music and food representing the culture and of course, BEER! This year, head down to 5th Street at Boardwalk Park, where it will be transformed into a hub of activities for the entire family. And if you happen to dress the part, we won't be mad!
