Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Longmont. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longmont will host the fourth annual Juneteenth Community Celebration on Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Roosevelt Park— the free event offers food, live music, and special guests including Soul School, Saridae, Maputo Mensah, DJ Bigg Dadd, and Congressman Joe Neguse. Longmont Times-Call
- ➤ Longmont’s TinkerMill is offering certification classes on Sundays for its new 4,000-watt industrial laser that can cut 1-inch steel (the machine was donated by a Centennial medical supply company and cost $5,000 to transport). The makerspace, which spent over two years getting the laser ready, will hold a fundraiser until Aug. 1 to support necessary upgrades. Colorado Hometown Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eight Black, a Longmont-based airport shuttle, ended service on Friday, June 13 due to rising costs — leaving loyal customers with prepaid vouchers and no clear refund process. Several customers reported travel difficulties and now consider seeking chargebacks or filing complaints — as they try to secure alternate transportation. Longmont Times-Call
- ➤ Safeway workers in Castle Rock and Denver walked off the job on Monday after a new contract offer failed to meet demands for staffing, livable wages and benefits — the union claims the move is in protest of unfair labor practices. Union members in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greeley and Longmont will hold strike-authorization votes tonight and Tuesday morning — a vote that may involve up to 7,000 workers if approved. Longmont Times-Call
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Boulder County Human Services released a request for application for programs that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism or brain injury and local organizations can apply before 5 p.m. June 23—this $500,000 funding from the mill levy will help fill critical service gaps. Colorado Hometown Weekly
SHOP NEWS
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Warped Wolf Music and Art Festival
4-11 p.m. — Grossen Bart Brewery — Free admission — Celebrate music, beer, and community in a laid-back atmosphere with local and regional bands.
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Live Music: Unauthorized Absence
6-9 p.m. — cBrIks on Main — Admission details not specified — Enjoy a blend of Classic Rock cover songs performed by a local band from Longmont.
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Ford vs Chevy Car Show & Festival
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Boulder County Fairgrounds Campground — Free entry — Experience the ultimate showdown between Ford and Chevy with cool rides, music, and community fun.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18 drop-in — Experience a harmonious blend of gentle yoga and chakra alignment techniques for a calming self-care session.
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Life Drawing Sessions
6-8 p.m. — Firehouse Art Center — Cost not specified — Explore your artistic skills and enjoy a night of life drawing with live models.
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Airborne Booster Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Longmont Bingo — $10 entry — Enjoy a thrilling night of Bingo with a massive $3,000 session payout and electronic gaming options.
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Rail on the River 2025
12:01 PM - 3:00 PM — Parrish Ranch Campground — Ticketed event — Celebrate music and community with potlucks and live performances nestled by the river.
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Onnika & The Obsession Live Show
6-9 p.m. — cBrIks on Main — No cover — Enjoy a night of blues and rock covers that will get you dancing and swaying with Onnika & The Obsession.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18 drop-in — Experience a soothing journey through asanas and pranayama for achieving chakra balance.
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Life Drawing Session
6-8 p.m. — Firehouse Art Center — Check the website for entry fee — Unleash your creativity while drawing live models in a supportive environment.
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