This week in Longmont: Union Reservoir to end summer hours soon

‘Longmont 150’ Opening and Special Event
It’s been 150 years since the Chicago-Colorado Colony founded the town of Longmont, and the Museum is celebrating with an exhibit, “Longmont 150.” The exhibit opens with a reception starting at 6 pm on Friday, Aug. 6, in the Museum’s outdoor courtyard, 400 Quail Road, with live music and a display of 1950s-era fire engines. The exhibit looks back on the forces that have shaped Longmont’s past and the recurring themes that will undoubtedly define its future. The Museum will also be hosting a “Old-Time Bike to the Museum Night” from 6:30-8 pm on Friday, Aug. 13, in collaboration with Bicycle Longmont. Old-time costumes and bikes encouraged! Show your bike helmet to receive half price exhibition admission. Learn more about the exhibit and this special event online at LongmontMuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.

Webinar: ‘Harvesting Rainwater’
Have you registered for virtual classes hosted by the City’s Parks, Open Space and Trails (POST) division yet? The next available class, on harvesting rainwater and using rain barrels, is scheduled from noon-1 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 18. See a calendar and register through JoinUs, our volunteer and educational events portal at bit.ly/join-us-calendar or call 303-651-8416.

Free Guided Bird Walk at Sandstone Ranch
Local birder Carl Starace will guide you around the Sandstone Ranch loop trail starting at 8:30 am on Monday, Aug. 16 as you look for many of the bird species that call Sandstone home. This free walk begins at the Visitors Center upper parking lot at 3001 Sandstone Drive. Participants should bring binoculars, water and dress for the weather. Register online at LongmontColorado.gov/SandstoneEvents or call 303-774-4700.

Union Reservoir Post-Season Beach Hours
The Union Reservoir swim beach, 461 County Road 26, will end summer hours on Sunday, Aug. 15. Effective Monday, Aug. 16, the beach will be closed on weekdays. Post-Season weekend/Labor Day beach hours are 10 am-7 pm. Regular park hours remain the same through Labor Day. For more information about activities, fees and hours, visit LongmontColorado.gov/unionres or call 303-651-8416.

Webinar: ‘Opening a Successful Business’
Join the Longmont Sustainable Business Program, Suma Latina, and the Latino Chamber of Commerce every Wednesday from 6-7:30 pm from Sept. 1 through Sept. 22 to learn how you can open your business keep it running successfully, safely and sustainably. You’ll find the answers to where should I locate my business, what permits and licenses will I need, what are the Public Health requirements, what is the right structure for my business, how can I save on taxes, and how can I protect my business. Register online at bit.ly/BizExitoso or call 303-774-3514. This event is held in Spanish with English interpretation available.

Water the Grass, Not the Sidewalk
When water runs off your grass, the products applied to lawns often end up in nearby streams and harm aquatic life. To protect water quality from your home, adjust the position and schedule of your sprinklers to avoid spraying water on the street or sidewalk. Call 303-999-3824 or visit resourcecentral.org/sprinklers to schedule a sprinkler consultation.

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