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City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
Longmont city government observes Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25, as a holiday. The following facilities will be CLOSED: Civic Center, Development Services Center, Library, Senior Center, Museum, and Tree Limb Diversion Center. There will be no trash or recycling collection; it will be collected on Friday.
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Some City Council Meetings Cancelled
The November 30 city council meeting has been cancelled. The December 7 regular session, the December 14 study session, and the December 21 regular session will be held as scheduled. The December 28 and January 4 city council meetings also are cancelled. For information call the City Clerk’s Office at (303) 651-8649.
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Free Friday Parking for the Holidays
From Friday, November 26, through Friday, December 31, time-limit parking restrictions will not be enforced on Fridays in downtown Longmont parking lots. All other violations will be subject to ticketing. For more information, please contact Denise Crosby at (303) 651-8484, ext. 2, or [email protected].
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Volunteer for FasTracks Advisory Committee
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is inviting letters of application from residents interested in serving on the volunteer FasTracks Citizens Advisory Committee. The committee advises RTD on matters relating to implementation of the voter-approved FasTracks program. Letters of interest must be received by the close of business on Wednesday, December 1. For more information contact Roger Sherman at (303) 506-8895 or [email protected]. Applications will be retained for consideration as positions become open during 2011.
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Light A Candle at the Library
Light A Candle begins at the Library on Saturday, November 27, and runs through December 12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Longmont Public Library, this annual fund-raising event lets the entire community support the Library through purchasing and donating selected books and other materials. Stop by the Library at 409 4th Avenue to purchase your donation. Call (303) 651-8470 for more information.
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Parade Application Deadline is November 29
Longmont Recreation Services is seeking applications for the 2010 Longmont Lights Holiday Parade to be held at 5 pm on Saturday, December 11. The fee is $35 for nonprofits/$50 for businesses and for-profit organizations. Applications are available online at http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/longmont_lights.htm and are due by Monday, November 29. For more information call Recreation Services at (303) 651-8404.
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Help the Library Plan for the Future
The Longmont Public Library wants to know what you think. Help explore the future of your library and how it can better support our community by completing a 10-minute survey. Go to http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/library and click on the Feature “Library Planning Survey” to fill out the survey online, or pick up a paper copy at the Library, 409 4th Avenue. Completed surveys will be entered to win a VISA gift card.
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City Line Correction
The November issue of City Line that is mailed with utility bills lists an incorrect date for the first night of Longmont Lights in Roosevelt Park. Join the community on Friday, December 10, from 5 to 8 pm, to enjoy the ice show, live music, Santa’s workshop, a parachute drop, and more fun events for the entire family.
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Save energy and save money!
Longmont Power & Communications provides customers an easy way to save energy, monitor your energy use, implement energy-saving measures, receive financial assistance in efficiency measures and SAVE MONEY while you're doing it. Just sign up for LPC's free on-line PowerOutlet resource. Visit http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/lpc and click on the PowerOutlet link.
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Recreation Thanksgiving Hours
Longmont Recreation Services offers a variety of activities on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov 25. While the Ice Rink, the Longmont Recreation Center and the St Vrain Memorial Building will be closed, two Thanksgiving Day fitness classes will be offered at the St Vrain Memorial Building from 7am-8:30am: Boot Camp and Cardio Sculpt. Centennial Pool will be open from 7am-11am with two Turkey Buster fitness class options available at 9am: Water Fitness and Indoor Biking. For more information on Special Thanksgiving Week hours, please call Recreation Services at (303) 651-8404 or visit http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec.
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Life In and Out of the Alley
What is it like living in and leaving homelessness in Longmont? The community is invited to a free event on Wednesday, November 17, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue, to find out. A light supper will be served, “Stage Fright” from the Longmont Youth Center will perform, and you can hear about progress on Longmont’s community plan “Working Together to End Homelessness.” Visit http://www.LHOTonline.org or call (303) 709-5404 for more information.
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Learn How to Save Money
The public is invited to “Saving Money in the Real World” on Wednesday, November 17, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue. Admission is free and registration is not required. For more information, call 720-564-2279 or visit http://www.bouldercountyhc.org.
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November Airport Advisory Board Meeting Cancelled
The November Airport Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 18, has been cancelled. Please watch the city’s website for news about the December meeting. For more information, contact Airport Manager Tim Barth at (303) 651-8431 or [email protected].
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Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray
Now through January 2, 2011, the Longmont Museum at 400 Quail Road presents a very special exhibit on Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, through the eyes and photographs of Nickolas Muray. The photographs, dating from 1937 to 1951, bring to light Kahlo’s deep interest in her Mexican heritage, her life and the people significant to her. Admission is free. For information visit http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum/ or call (303) 651-8374.
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Quilt Show and Tea Time at the Callahan House
On Saturday, November 20, and Sunday, November 21, the Callahan House at 312 Terry Street is hosting a Quilt Show and Tea Time event to raise funds for a new gazebo. The house opens at 2 pm both days for quilt viewing, and seating for tea is available at 2 pm and at 4 pm. The cost for tea and quilt viewing is $10 per guest and $5 for children ages 5 to 10. For quilt viewing only the cost is $4, and guests are welcome from 2 to 5 pm each day. To make reservations or for more information call (303) 776-5191.
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