Want to watch a movie outside on a beautiful summer night? Go to the Longmont Outdoor Cinema! It's located at 334 Coffman Street in the parking lot between Gold Key Travel and Old Firehouse Art Gallery. Here are the movies and dates:
Saturday, June 30th - Curious George
Saturday, July 7th - The Princess Bride
Saturday, July 14th - Over the Hedge
Saturday, July 21st - Flushed Away
Saturday, July 28th - Night at the Museum
For more info including tips on what to bring and when to arrive, see the Longmont Film Festival's site!
Friday, June 29, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
4th of July
Can you believe the 4th is next week? Where did June go anyway?
Fireworks over the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont will start around 9:30 and are best viewed within a one mile radius of the fairgrounds. You can't park at the fairgrounds but you can park at the mall or at a shopping center (King Soopers, Target, etc) and either watch from there or walk closer. Parking fills up fast and it takes FOREVER to get out of there but it's worth the hassle - the show is great!
There's a full listing of area fireworks displays at http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/13525136/detail.html and http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=20341 (though Longmont in mysteriously missing from this one - hmm). Enjoy! And Happy Independence Day!
Fireworks over the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont will start around 9:30 and are best viewed within a one mile radius of the fairgrounds. You can't park at the fairgrounds but you can park at the mall or at a shopping center (King Soopers, Target, etc) and either watch from there or walk closer. Parking fills up fast and it takes FOREVER to get out of there but it's worth the hassle - the show is great!
There's a full listing of area fireworks displays at http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/13525136/detail.html and http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=20341 (though Longmont in mysteriously missing from this one - hmm). Enjoy! And Happy Independence Day!
Friday, June 22, 2007
Sign up for Longmont's City newsletter
Follow this link http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/news/longmont/subscribe_form.htm to sign up for Longmont's weekly newsletter. It has great info on upcoming city-sponsored events, City Council meetings, City office closures, and outdoor warning system tests.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Need Longmont Childcare Referrals?
If you need some help finding childcare in Longmont, try these options:
Boulder County Family Child Care Association - A network of home daycares. For some reason they have "referral agents" for North Longmont and South Longmont (is Longmont really that big? No!). Anyway, if you're in North Longmont contact Nancy Tidwell at 303-651-1539 or tdt1906@aol.com. For South Longmont, try Martha Goebel at 303-678-8717.
Community Resource and Referral Service - A service sponsored by the City of Boulder but they provide information on licensed home daycares as well as daycare centers throughout Boulder County. They e-mail you a list of providers meeting your criteria (part-time/full-time, age of your child, home/center/both, pets/no pets, etc) and also valuable information on what to look for in a childcare provider. You can submit your criteria through their website or contact Judy Fry at 303-441-3564 or fryj@bouldercolorado.gov.
Update 7/26/07 - there's also a good list on this site: http://www.colorado.edu/humres/downloads/childcare.xls. Scroll down to view childcare options in Longmont.
Good luck!
Boulder County Family Child Care Association - A network of home daycares. For some reason they have "referral agents" for North Longmont and South Longmont (is Longmont really that big? No!). Anyway, if you're in North Longmont contact Nancy Tidwell at 303-651-1539 or tdt1906@aol.com. For South Longmont, try Martha Goebel at 303-678-8717.
Community Resource and Referral Service - A service sponsored by the City of Boulder but they provide information on licensed home daycares as well as daycare centers throughout Boulder County. They e-mail you a list of providers meeting your criteria (part-time/full-time, age of your child, home/center/both, pets/no pets, etc) and also valuable information on what to look for in a childcare provider. You can submit your criteria through their website or contact Judy Fry at 303-441-3564 or fryj@bouldercolorado.gov.
Update 7/26/07 - there's also a good list on this site: http://www.colorado.edu/humres/downloads/childcare.xls. Scroll down to view childcare options in Longmont.
Good luck!
Longmont Parks
Did you know that there are more than 30 city parks in Longmont and countless neighborhood parks? Check out the list at http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/parks/park_list/overview/index.htm. Some of our favorites are Stephen Day, Willow Farm, Rough and Ready and Sandstone Ranch. We haven't yet been to Blue Skies but we're looking forward to it! Which park is your favorite?
Cool down at the pool!
With all this hot weather we've been enjoying (is that the word for it?), you might be looking for a place to cool down with the little ones. The City of Longmont has five pools, three of them outdoors, which are perfect for hot days! See http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/swimming/index.htm for more info. Don't forget that they also offer swim lessons for babies on up to adults!
Longmont Public Library summer reading program
Kids ages 2 through 4th grade can earn rewards for reading over the summer! Stop by the library's Children's desk for a Reading Record and then keep track of your reading. Rewards include a free Kid's meal at IHOP and the Texas Roadhouse and a free paperback book! See http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/library/childrens/documents/eng_srp.pdf for more info (that page also shows the days and times for children's storytimes)!
Friday, June 15, 2007
Free family movies!
The movie theater at Twin Peaks Mall is offering free movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am! Sounds perfect for those of us who don't want to pay for a movie and end up leaving 20 minutes into it :)
Twin Peaks 10
1250 South Hover St
Longmont ,CO 80501
06/19-06/20
Charlotte's Web (G)
Barnyard (PG)
06/26-06/27
Everyone's Hero (G)
Arthur And The Invisibles (PG)
07/03-07/04
Clifford's Really Big Movie (G)
Flushed Away (PG)
07/10-07/11
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (G)
Happy Feet (PG)
07/17-07/18
March Of The Penguins (G)
Open Season (PG)
07/24-07/25
Rugrats: The Movie (G)
Over The Hedge (PG)
07/31-08/01
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G)
RV (PG)
Twin Peaks 10
1250 South Hover St
Longmont ,CO 80501
06/19-06/20
Charlotte's Web (G)
Barnyard (PG)
06/26-06/27
Everyone's Hero (G)
Arthur And The Invisibles (PG)
07/03-07/04
Clifford's Really Big Movie (G)
Flushed Away (PG)
07/10-07/11
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (G)
Happy Feet (PG)
07/17-07/18
March Of The Penguins (G)
Open Season (PG)
07/24-07/25
Rugrats: The Movie (G)
Over The Hedge (PG)
07/31-08/01
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G)
RV (PG)
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Upcoming outdoor events
THIS WEEKEND - Pet and Doll Parade
Longmont Recreation Services presents the 77th annual Pet and Doll Parade on Saturday, June 16 at 10:00am at Roosevelt Park.This is a free event for children. The parade takesplace on the paved trail around Roosevelt Park. Lineup begins at 9:30. There will be free balloons, hatsand popsicles for all entries. Ride your bike, pull a wagon or lead your dog.This year's theme is "Red, White and Blue", celebrating Longmont as an all-American city.For more info, go to:http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/PetDollParade.htm
July 4th - Fireworks Display at Boulder Country Fairgrounds
Enjoy this annual tradition from almost anywhere in Longmont! Starts around 9:30.
July 13th and 14th - Rhythm on the River at Rogers Grove
Lots of fun activities for the kids as well as great food from local restaurants. See http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rotr/ for more info.
July 20th and September 21st - ArtWalk in Longmont
View local artists' work and make some of your own! A great event for kids. See http://www.artwalklongmont.org/ for more information.
Most Tuesdays through July - Summer Concerts in the park
"The Longmont Summer Concert in the Park Series is Back! Enjoy a warm summer's evening with family and friends. A unique musical opportunity right in your own backyard. Recreation Services invites you all to attend the 2007 Sounds of Summer Concert in the Park Series. All concerts are free, thanks to the generous support of local community sponsors: Market Street Mortgage, Elevations Credit Union and Guitars Etc. The series is presented by The City of Longmont. Be sure to bring a blanket or chair to sit on and enjoy the music. Concerts begin at 6:30pm with all being held at the Roosevelt Park Pavilion at 725 8th Ave." See http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/concert.htm for dates and performers.
August 24th - Festival on Main
This event is put on by the Longmont Downtown Development Authority. Main Street will be closed from Third to Long's Peak and there will be lots to see and do! See http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Events/Outdoors/Event~317771.aspx or http://www.festivalonmain.com/ for more info.
Saturdays through October 27th - Longmont Farmers Market
Buy lots of yummy locally grown food at the Boulder Country Fairgrounds on Saturdays from 8 to 1. See http://www.longmontfarmers.com/ for more info.
Longmont Recreation Services presents the 77th annual Pet and Doll Parade on Saturday, June 16 at 10:00am at Roosevelt Park.This is a free event for children. The parade takesplace on the paved trail around Roosevelt Park. Lineup begins at 9:30. There will be free balloons, hatsand popsicles for all entries. Ride your bike, pull a wagon or lead your dog.This year's theme is "Red, White and Blue", celebrating Longmont as an all-American city.For more info, go to:http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/PetDollParade.htm
July 4th - Fireworks Display at Boulder Country Fairgrounds
Enjoy this annual tradition from almost anywhere in Longmont! Starts around 9:30.
July 13th and 14th - Rhythm on the River at Rogers Grove
Lots of fun activities for the kids as well as great food from local restaurants. See http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rotr/ for more info.
July 20th and September 21st - ArtWalk in Longmont
View local artists' work and make some of your own! A great event for kids. See http://www.artwalklongmont.org/ for more information.
Most Tuesdays through July - Summer Concerts in the park
"The Longmont Summer Concert in the Park Series is Back! Enjoy a warm summer's evening with family and friends. A unique musical opportunity right in your own backyard. Recreation Services invites you all to attend the 2007 Sounds of Summer Concert in the Park Series. All concerts are free, thanks to the generous support of local community sponsors: Market Street Mortgage, Elevations Credit Union and Guitars Etc. The series is presented by The City of Longmont. Be sure to bring a blanket or chair to sit on and enjoy the music. Concerts begin at 6:30pm with all being held at the Roosevelt Park Pavilion at 725 8th Ave." See http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/concert.htm for dates and performers.
August 24th - Festival on Main
This event is put on by the Longmont Downtown Development Authority. Main Street will be closed from Third to Long's Peak and there will be lots to see and do! See http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Events/Outdoors/Event~317771.aspx or http://www.festivalonmain.com/ for more info.
Saturdays through October 27th - Longmont Farmers Market
Buy lots of yummy locally grown food at the Boulder Country Fairgrounds on Saturdays from 8 to 1. See http://www.longmontfarmers.com/ for more info.
Longmont Mom Blogs?
Are you a mom in Longmont, Colorado, and do you blog? I'd love to post your blog here for other Longmont moms to read! I know of a couple and will ask their permission before posting their sites here, but if you are reading this and want to share, please leave a comment! It's fun to read what other moms in our town are doing!
Longmont Area Moms Groups
There are quite a few Moms groups in and around Longmont that make it easy to meet other families and are very helpful in finding out information about our area. Besides, it's comforting to know that there are others struggling with teething, sleepless nights, potty training and preschool searches!
Moxie Moms - they regularly have play dates, Moms Night Out, exercise groups and other fun activities. It costs to join but the membership card gets you great discounts at the places you're probably already buying from - coffee shops, shoe stores, Borders, etc! Plus if you join with a friend the membership fee is discounted!
Boulder County Mothers and More - I don't have any personal experience with this group so if you do, please share!
MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) - currently meets at the following locations:
Rocky Mountain Christian Church
(303)652-2211
pgerrard@comcast.net
http://www.rmcc.org/
Meets 1ST & 3RD WED at 9:00-11:
New Song Foursquare Church
(303)776-6859
info@newsongcolorado.org
http://www.newsongcolorado.org/
Meets 1ST and 3RD F at 9:30AM-11:30AM
Calvary Church
(303)776-2400
calvary@calvary-lco.org
Meets 1ST & 3RD TH at 9:00-11:30AM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
(303)776-2704
http://www.firstluth.org/
Meets 2ND & 4TH F at 9:00-11:30AM
Yahoo Groups:
BoulderLongmontMoms
MomsOfLongmont
LongmontBargainHunters
BoulderRocknMoms
EastOfBoulderMoms
FrontRangeKids
PKBeyondLongmont
Meetups (groups on Meetup.com):
Itty Bittys (for babies born Oct 05-Sept 06)
Northern Colorado Moms and Tots
Are you a member of a group that I've missed? Leave me a comment and let me know!
Moxie Moms - they regularly have play dates, Moms Night Out, exercise groups and other fun activities. It costs to join but the membership card gets you great discounts at the places you're probably already buying from - coffee shops, shoe stores, Borders, etc! Plus if you join with a friend the membership fee is discounted!
Boulder County Mothers and More - I don't have any personal experience with this group so if you do, please share!
MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) - currently meets at the following locations:
Rocky Mountain Christian Church
(303)652-2211
pgerrard@comcast.net
http://www.rmcc.org/
Meets 1ST & 3RD WED at 9:00-11:
New Song Foursquare Church
(303)776-6859
info@newsongcolorado.org
http://www.newsongcolorado.org/
Meets 1ST and 3RD F at 9:30AM-11:30AM
Calvary Church
(303)776-2400
calvary@calvary-lco.org
Meets 1ST & 3RD TH at 9:00-11:30AM
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
(303)776-2704
http://www.firstluth.org/
Meets 2ND & 4TH F at 9:00-11:30AM
Yahoo Groups:
BoulderLongmontMoms
MomsOfLongmont
LongmontBargainHunters
BoulderRocknMoms
EastOfBoulderMoms
FrontRangeKids
PKBeyondLongmont
Meetups (groups on Meetup.com):
Itty Bittys (for babies born Oct 05-Sept 06)
Northern Colorado Moms and Tots
Are you a member of a group that I've missed? Leave me a comment and let me know!
Welcome!
Hello! In this blog I hope I am able to present information that may be helpful to my fellow moms in Longmont, Colorado. It will include information on upcoming events, kid-friendly restaurants, and ways to meet other moms. I've found over the last several years (while parenting my own two boys) that there's a lot of information out there but it's hard to find! I'll attempt to bring that all to you in one place :) Any suggestions or questions? Leave me a comment! I'd love to know you're here!
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