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Longmont
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Longmont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Longmont hosted events like the Boulder County Fair kickoff party at 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds and a garden market at Left Hand Brewing. Today, residents join a book group at 2 p.m., an art series at Callahan House at 5:30 p.m., and a chess club at 6:15 p.m., while Friday offers a foam party at 3 p.m. and a live Montana Sand concert at 5 p.m.—with a family run and vendor market scheduled Saturday and Sunday—ensuring a week full of local activities. Longmont Times-Call
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Longmont police reported three auto thefts Tuesday — one on South Collyer Street at 1:50 p.m., one on Clover Basin Drive at 10:19 p.m. and one on 10th Avenue at 8:38 a.m. — and handled reports of theft, assault and trespassing on Monday and Tuesday. Longmont Times-Call
- ➤ Michael Anthony Reyes, 33, turned himself in to Boulder County Jail on 20 child sexual exploitation charges after federal agents reportedly found up to 5,013 pieces of child sexual abuse material on his phone; he faces a preliminary hearing on August 28. Longmont Times-Call
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Murphy Creek updated its cellphone policy during school hours (officials said the new rules aim to reduce classroom distractions) and will enforce the changes soon. CBS Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jared Polis announced yesterday that a special session for the state legislature will convene on August 21. He said a Congress bill caused a billion-dollar revenue loss that created a $700 million budget hole — and he set a hiring freeze starting August 27 to save $3 million. CBS Colorado
- ➤ Sarah Levison, who served two terms on the city council, is running for mayor and plans to repeal the 3.53% food tax—an effort aimed at reducing the burden on low-income families and seniors. She also intends to improve the city budget by inviting residents to pitch projects, drawing on her years of local experience. Longmont Times-Call
SHOP NEWS
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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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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Experience a soothing journey of mind and body aligned through gentle yoga techniques.
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