Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Longmont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said new ballistic tests conclusively link murder suspect Louis Jess Locicero to the fatal stabbing of 20-year-old John Curtis Patterson at a north Boulder gas station in 1975 — forensic tests matched Locicero’s weapon to crime scene evidence despite his death in 2024. Colorado Hometown Weekly
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vietti Food Group is recalling its Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans for not listing soy as an allergen, which may put people with soy allergies at risk — the 15 oz. cans marked with Lot Code Best if Used by Feb 17, 2028 were sent to stores in many states and can be returned for a refund with no reported illnesses. CBS Colorado
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Successful Aging Expo 2025
9 AM – 2 PM — Longmont Museum — Free entry — Gain essential insights on health, financial planning, and real estate trends tailored for active adults.
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Life Drawing Session
6-8 p.m. — Firehouse Art Center — Cost unspecified — Unleash your creativity with a life drawing class in a welcoming art space.
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International Fly Fishing Film Festival™
7-10 p.m. — Wibby Brewing — Ticket required — Celebrate the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly fishing through captivating films.
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Mixtape: Songwriter Showcase
7-9:15 p.m. — The Times Collaborative — Check the local talent as Clare Elich and Eva Rose King share their songwriting in an intimate setting.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Engage in a soothing practice focusing on chakra alignment and healing self-care.
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Monthly Make-Along: Bee Baths Workshop
4-5:30 p.m. — Fettle & Fire — Cost info not provided — Create colorful ceramic bee baths to support local bees in your garden.
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Longmont Home Show
11 a.m. — Boulder County Fairgrounds Campground — Free admission — Discover big savings on home improvement projects and connect with local experts.
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Longmont Pollinator Safe Plant Exchange
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Ollin Farms — Free entry — Exchange pesticide-free plants and help protect local pollinators.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18 drop-in — Experience a meditative class designed for balance and healing through gentle yoga practices.
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Princess Cruises 3 Day Sale Event
6-8 p.m. — Expedia Cruises — Free entry — Explore incredible deals and enjoy wine tasting while planning your next dream vacation.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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