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Longmont
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Longmont. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mrs. Doolittle’s Doggie Daycare at 1301 Tenth Ave. in Longmont celebrated 30 years of keeping dogs safe and happy while owners work. Owner Esther Mills, 74, started the service in 1995 after volunteering at the Humane Society and now runs weekday programs that include indoor rest and outdoor play for mostly local residents. Longmont Times-Call
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people died in separate motorcycle crashes on Hover Street on Wednesday night when a motorcycle hit a vehicle at Ken Pratt Boulevard at 8:29 p.m. and another motorcycle crashed at Colorado 66 at 9:05 p.m.; both victims were pronounced dead at a hospital (Boulder County Coroner to identify victims) (roadways closed briefly). Longmont Times-Call
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A 56,280-square-foot Vasa Fitness center will open in northeast Longmont in a building that housed a Safeway until it closed eight years ago. Longmont Times-Call
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This week, the regional theater guide lists shows in Boulder, Denver and Longmont, with plays set to run from early to late August. Local audiences can catch Oklahoma at Jesters Dinner Theatre through Aug. 30—while other venues offer a mix of comedy, drama and musical productions. Longmont Times-Call
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In Boulder County, a new study by the National Association of Realtors showed that staging a home raised sale prices by up to 10% and cut selling time, and sellers who focused on key areas like the living room, bedroom, and kitchen found that decluttering and professional photos helped attract buyers. Homeowners who made these improvements could see a quicker sale in a competitive market. Longmont Times-Call
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said both senior Kaidon Salter and freshman JuJu Lewis are battling for the starting quarterback role as the Buffs prepare for their Aug. 29 opener against Georgia Tech — head coach Deion Sanders will decide the final lineup. Shurmur also praised cornerback DJ McKinney for his leadership and noted receiver Omarion Miller's progress in practice. Longmont Times-Call
- ➤ Colorado football player Carter Stoutmire is starting his junior season by focusing on safety after filling in at different roles last year. He built confidence in his first games at safety and will train at all three positions to be ready—learning from coach Robert Livingston and his father who played safety in the NFL. Longmont Times-Call
- ➤ A Fall ‘Four’cast review examined four storylines in BoCoPreps girls volleyball, highlighting how teams in Longmont and nearby areas prepare for state tournaments. The report shows that teams such as Peak to Peak are adjusting after losing key players like Alexandra Eschmeyer to Stanford — while others like Lyons, Mead, and Erie rely on rising athletes to drive their season. Longmont Times-Call
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18 drop-in fee — Experience a soothing journey through gentle postures for holistic balance and healing.
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Community Paint Project
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Lanyon Park — Free entry — Create a vibrant painted backstop for the baseball field while enjoying community spirit and creativity.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Experience a peaceful meditative class focused on soft asana and chakra balancing.
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Next Step Golf Lessons
10-11:30 a.m. — Ute Creek Golf Course — $20 for lesson, $15 for optional golf — Youth drop-in golf instruction for ages 10-18, no registration needed.
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Airborne Booster Bingo Extravaganza
1-3 a.m. — Longmont, CO — $2,000 Session Payout — Play electronic Bingo and enjoy pull tabs and dab games at this energetic weekly event.
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QMAP In-Person Training Course
Aug 15-16 — QMAP Training Center — Check event page for pricing — Gain essential skills in medication administration with experienced instructors.
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Free Fitness in the Park
9-10 a.m. — Lanyon Park — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing outdoor Pilyoga class in the heart of Longmont.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Experience a calming class focused on chakra healing and gentle self-care.
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My First Steps: Spanish Learning
4-5 p.m. — Collyer Park — Free entry — Engage children ages 5-13 in learning Spanish through games and songs with native speakers.
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Summer Swing Dance
12:30-4 a.m. — St. Clare Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly evening of swing dancing and a potluck appetizer feast.
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