December 1
The Great Ideas Reading and Discussion Group
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Date: 09/08/2022 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave.
Longmont, Colorado 80501 -
3-4:30 pm
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Select Thursdays throughout the fall
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Unquiet Study Room on the second floor of the Library
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No registration required
Participants will be asked to complete a brief reading and then join us once every two weeks to discuss readings from "Great Books of the Western World," compiled by Mortimer J. Adler, an American philosopher. Some of the topics will include chance, religion and history.
The sessions will be lead by community member Brian Hansen. The schedule and readings can be found below or download a Word doc on the presenter's website.
Upcoming dates:
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Dec. 1: The Great Books of the Western World, Vol 3, pp 588-597: The Idea of Religion from the Syntopicon
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or Mortimer Adler’s Great Ideas: A Lexicon of Western Thought, pp 722-733
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Dec. 15: Great Treasury of Western Thought, pp 1268-1300: The Distinguishing Features of Religion, Judaism, Christianity
Tween Club @ the Library
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Date: 12/01/2022 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Location: Library
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Library Meeting Rooms
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For 3rd through 5th graders
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No registration necessary
Join us every week for Tween club, where we'll play games, make crafts, and do fun challenges and activities.
Reúnete con nosotros cada semana para el Club de Tweens. Jugaremos juegos de mesa, crear artesanías, hacer desafíos y otras actividades divertidas. Para jóvenes de 3º grado a 5º grado.
Frank Lloyd Wright & The Prairie School
7 pm;
Free, reservations recommended
Join us for a conversation with one of the foremost authorities on the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, architectural historian Jack Quinan. Presented in complement to our current special exhibit, Tipi to Tiny House: Hands-on Homebuilding.
The Prairie School, with Wright it’s most famous proponent, endeavored to evoke the wide, flat, treeless expanses of America's native prairie landscape. According to Wright’s concept of "organic architecture," a structure should appear as if were "married to the ground."
Wine, beer, and concessions available for purchase. The Museum is open late (5 - 9 pm) on Thursdays! Make a night of it by visiting the exhibits before the talk.
December 2
LEGO Club for Families
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Date: 12/02/2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Location: Library
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6-8 pm
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Friday, Dec. 2
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Longmont Library Meeting Rooms
The Library has more than 10,000 LEGO pieces, and at LEGO Club, we get them all out and build! Each time the club meets, we have a different building challenge. We also make a 'shared build' together. Family event- adults and kids build together. Kids younger than 10 years old must be accompanied by someone older than 14 years old dedicated to their care.
Register Your Family
Click the button below to register your family for LEGO Club. Registration will open on Saturday, Nov. 5 for the December session.
Register Your Family for LEGO Club - December
Visit with Santa at Callahan House
Visit with Santa at the Historic Callahan House, 312 Terry St., between 3:30-7:30 pm on Friday, Dec. 2. Reservations open Nov. 18 and are required online at rec.ci.longmont.co.us (keyword Santa) or by calling 303-774-4700 for each person in your party. Parents, bring your own cameras to capture the memories. Admission is free; donations appreciated. For information about the Callahan House, visit LongmontColorado.gov/Callahan.
December 3
2022 Annual Latino Chamber Members Meeting
Saturday, December 3rd
9 AM - 11 AM
The annual members meeting will include an overview of all topics concerning the Latino Chamber, including previous and future activities within the organization, the electing of the new board of directors, and other important decisions regarding the organization. Please note that you must be a voting member prior to the meeting to vote in the election and other business.
Mayor’s Community Conversation
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Date: 12/03/2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Location: TBD
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Topic: TBD
About Community Conversations
Longmont Mayor Joan Peck and Mayor Pro Tem Aren Rodriguez are hosting a series of four meetups for Longmont residents to talk about specific topics that are important to the community. This series of community conversations were held on Saturdays every quarter in 2022.
For more information contact the Longmont City Manager’s Office at 303-651-8601.
Longmont Museum Holiday Show
3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Longmotn Museum’s holiday tradition is back! Join in for songs of the season and holiday cheer from some of the finest musicians and performers in the region. Cash bar with signature holiday drink.
Post election appreciation event
10 a.m. to noon
1455 Coal Creek Dr. Lafayette
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Why: to honor all Area Coordinators, Precinct Organizers and GOTV Volunteers and hear a post-election wrap up of what they did and why it mattered.
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When: Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00 to noon.
All Precinct Organizers, Area Coordinators and GOTV volunteers come as honored guests.
And we are selling tickets to others in our community for $25 to cover the cost of this event. Purchase your ticket now – space is limited. Purchase Ticket and RSVP
This is a joint project of the Field Team and the Fundraising Team.
Coffee with a Cop
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Date: 12/03/2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Location: 1139 Francis Street
Longmont,
It’s back. The conversation is brewing. Longmont Police will be hosting Coffee with a Cop on Saturday, December 3, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Ziggi’s Coffee, 1139 Francis Street. Mark your calendar and plan on joining us. We hope to see you there.
If you are in need of accommodations (such as sign language) please call 303-651-8424 to make arrangements no less than five business days prior to the event.
Harper in the Hall: Holiday Music from Around the World
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Date: 12/03/2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. -
Second floor of the Library
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No guaranteed seating; no registration necessary
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All ages welcome
Join us for some seasonal harp music on the second floor performed by Valerie Wedel on the Celtic harp! This program is designed to enhance your Library browsing experience and is not a formal concert with guaranteed seating.
December 4
Lavender Gala
1-4 p.m.
Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Dr. unit T, Lafayette
The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA)'s Rainbow Elders program is hosting the 22nd Annual Lavender Gala on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event features a three-course lunch hosted at Nissi’s Entertainment Venue and Event Center in Lafayette. Entertainment will feature “Gender Illusion Technician,” Mrs. Eda Bagel and dancing with DJ Susie Pringle. This is a celebration of and for the LGBTQ+ older adult community of Boulder County and allies.
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What: 22nd Annual Lavender Gala
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When: Sunday, Dec. 4, 1-4 p.m.
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Where: Nissi’s Entertainment and Event Center (1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T; Lafayette, CO 80026)
Tickets for the event are $10 plus fees, and can be purchased at boco.org/2022LavenderGala. Sponsorships for tickets are available for those who are unable to pay.
For more information about the event or sponsorship assistance to pay for a ticket, please contact Michael Chifalo, BCAAA’s LGBTQ+ Program Specialist, at [email protected] or 303-441-4518.
December 5
Enter your float in the holiday parade
It’s time to plan your Longmont Lights parade float! Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your business or organization in lights at 5 pm on Saturday, Dec. 10, during the annual holiday parade on Main Street. All parade entries are eligible for prizes. Download your entry form and register online at longmontcolorado.gov/LongmontLights. The application deadline is Monday, Dec. 5.
December 6
Science @ Six : Exploring Crystals
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Date: 12/06/2022 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location: Library
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Best for elementary-aged children (grades 2nd-5th or 7-10 years old)
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Library Meeting Rooms
Join Librarians David and Kathleen to look at different types of crystals under magnification, and make your own crystal-growing experiment!
Register for Event
Registration for this event is REQUIRED. Click the button below to register EACH child attending.
Register your child(ren) for Science @ Six
December 7
Big Kid Ornament Making
Wednesday, December 7 (SVVSD Late Start Day),
9 - 10:30 am or 3:30–5 pm, ages 5–12 with an adult; $6
Create winter holiday decorations with the young people in your life! We’ll be crafting, painting, and creating keepsakes that will delight for years to come.
December 8
Art & Sip: Pom Pom Garland
Thursday, December 8, 6:30 pm; $40
Make your own fuzzy and whimsical pom-pom garland to decorate your home for the holiday season. Instructor Julie Benoit of Maker General.
Thursday Nights @ the Museum
BIFF Adventure Shorts
Thursday, December 8, 7 pm;
$10 adults, $8 students/seniors, $5 members
An evening dedicated to short documentary adventure films by filmmakers from across the globe as selected for inclusion in this year’s Boulder International Film Festival.
December 9
Friday Afternoon Concert Series
September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9 at 2:30 pm
$12 general admission, $10 students/seniors, $8 members
Enjoy an afternoon of live music in the Museum's Stewart Auditorium featuring an eclectic array of musical acts from up and down the Front Range.
December 10
VFW Open House
Noon to 10 p.m.
340 Lashley St. #150
THe VFW will host an open house to the public. The event will include a photo opportunity with Santa, a grand tour of the space and a small vendor showcase.
December 11
Santa Story Time
Saturday, December 11:30 am and 1 pm; $10
Celebrate the holidays at a story time with Santa. We will be serving cookies, hot chocolate, and holiday cheer as Santa entertains your whole family with seasonal stories. Make sure to bring your holiday wish lists and a camera for this special event designed for children accompanied by an adult.
December 14
Learn how to reduce your energy bill and stay comfortable this winter at a presentation by Longmont Power and Communications and Sustainability staff on December 14, 2022 from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. You'll leave with practical money-saving tips and information on rebates and incentives. For more information call 303-774-3553.
December 13
A Mental Health Partners Kid Connects in the Neighborhood class
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Date: 12/13/2022 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave.
About the Class
Join the Kid Connects in the Neighborhood team of Early Childhood mental health professionals for a course for ALL caregivers-parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, and neighbors who care for children 0-5. We all know that caring for young children can be stressful, especially during these trying times. In this presentation, we will use brain science to understand the importance of self-care as it relates to co-regulation. We will also give participants an opportunity to learn more self-care strategies. These strategies will support positive self-care practices as well as in the moment strategies to manage intense moments.
This is a free course for ALL caregivers: parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles and neighbors who care for children birth- 5 years old.
December 15
The Great Ideas Reading and Discussion Group
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Date: 09/08/2022 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave.
Longmont, Colorado 80501 -
3-4:30 pm
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Select Thursdays throughout the fall
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Unquiet Study Room on the second floor of the Library
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No registration required
Participants will be asked to complete a brief reading and then join us once every two weeks to discuss readings from "Great Books of the Western World," compiled by Mortimer J. Adler, an American philosopher. Some of the topics will include chance, religion and history.
The sessions will be lead by community member Brian Hansen. The schedule and readings can be found below or download a Word doc on the presenter's website.
December 16
Holiday Give-Back Pass
As a THANK YOU for enduring COVID restrictions, Longmont Recreation is teaming up to offer a special city-wide pass valid Dec. 23 through Jan. 8, 2023. Passes are valid for admission at the Longmont Recreation Center, Centennial Pool, the St Vrain Memorial Building, the Longmont Ice Pavilion, and the Longmont Museum. With three options available at the low price of $20/$40/$60, the pass-holder can bring one guest, up to three guests, or up to seven guests with each visit. Some restrictions apply. To purchase online visit bit.ly/buygiveback or call 303-774-4700.
January 21
Paint Your Own Sky with Author Lulu Buck
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Date: 01/21/2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. -
Library Meeting Rooms
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Best for elementary school children (K-5)
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Registration required
Come and color your world with local author Lulu Buck and enjoy a reading of the children's book "Sue's Sky"!
Sue's Sky is a book about acceptance using the gentle metaphor of the sky to encourage kids to accept others' perspectives of the world around them. Parents will receive a resource to support their child in safe spaces, being aware of our bias and anti-bullying.
Kids will get to paint their sky with the author. This will be a fun, hands-on art experience around our identities and based on the book "Sue's Sky".
