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Longmont Downtown Concerts Every Friday in June

The City of Longmont features downtown street concerts take place at 4th Avenue and Kimbark Street every Friday in June. Head downtown every Friday in June from 6-9 pm for free music, dancing, food trucks, local craft beverages, kids activities and family-friendly community fun. The June 10 concert will feature the St. Vrain Valley School …

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Senior Connection Show in Longmont on May 24

The popular Senior Connection Show, for active seniors… and anyone planning to become one… will be at the Longmont Elks Club Ballroom, on the corner of third and Coffman Street, on May 24th. What would you rather be doing on a Tuesday? The open house runs between 9 am and 1:30 pm but come early …

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Celebrating 31 Years of Partnerships

Congratulations to Robert Trembly and his team at 50+ Marketplace News for providing valuable information to the older adult community in Boulder County! Our partnership with 50+ Marketplace News is such a wonderful cornerstone for our outreach to older adults in the community. 50+ Marketplace News has been a steady companion for over 20 years …

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Beware of Marshall Fire Scams

Be Careful When • Insurance agents reaching out unexpectedly to you and providing too good to be true options • Contractors calling to give you a ‘deal’ on fire clean up • Charities reaching out to you requesting monetary donations in support of the Fire Department, Law Enforcement, or Victims • Fundraisers or “GoFundMe” pages …

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Boulder, Jefferson, & Larimer Counties Natural Resources Receives Federal Grant

Larimer County Natural Resources and partners receive $328,900 grant to improve open space habitat for big game and bolster landscape resiliency in Larimer, Boulder, and Jefferson counties. A $328,900 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation RESTORE Colorado Program grant was recently awarded to Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) in partnership with Colorado Parks & …

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Boulder County Volunteer Program Awards

In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 17-23, 2022), Boulder County volunteer managers were invited to nominate volunteers who made noteworthy contributions to their programs in 2021. A selection committee chose the following seven volunteers to be recognized and awarded $900 in funding for each of their programs. $6,300 total awarded to seven Boulder County …

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Protecting and Preserving the 9 Mile Pillars Honoring WWI Soldiers

Nestled in the brush on the northwest corner of the Arapahoe Road – US 287 intersection is a large stone pillar. At its base is a seldom-seen plaque which reads “Road of Remembrance Gateway.” South across several lanes of traffic is the pillar’s twin. Nearly 100 years ago, Boulder veterans’ and civic groups decided to …

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PC Magazine Names Longmont Among Best Work-From-Home Cities

PC Magazine has ranked Longmont among the 20 best cities in the nation for working from home, citing the city’s NextLight municipal broadband service as one of the reasons. Longmont ranked no. 17 on the list. “Longmont is a more affordable alternative to expensive Boulder, with 300 days of sunshine each year, a municipal fiber …

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Volunteer in Boulder County!

Here are a few opportunities to get involved with Boulder County Parks & Open Space. Volunteer efforts improve our lands, keep our properties beautiful, and bring value to our cultural history programs. Here’s how you can have fun and contribute. Ongoing Opportunities: • Agricultural Heritage Center Tour Guide. The Agricultural Heritage Center at the Lohr/McIntosh …

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Longmont Museum Announces Winter Season

The Longmont Museum announced their winter season with the release of their Winter 2022 Program Catalog and Newsletter. The Museum will host dozens of programs for both children and adults now through early May as part of this season. Highlights of the season include: • Thursday Nights @ The Museum 6 pm: Galleries, bar, & …

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Longmont Announces Public Safety Citizens Academy

Have you ever wondered how heavy that firefighting gear really is? Curious as to why the SWAT team is sent out on some incidents and not others? Do you want to know why firefighters travel to the grocery store in the fire engine? Do you know what the busiest day of the week is for …

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Longmont Museum Opens Japanese Paper Art Exhibit: “Washi Transformed”

Featuring more than 30 sculptures, installations, and other works created by contemporary Japanese artists For more than one thousand years, Japan has produced some of the world’s finest paper. Japanese paper makers still use the skills passed down through generations to create handmade paper, known as “washi.” It is used in painting, calligraphy, origami, and …

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