Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Longmont. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Small business owner Steve Gaibler from Niwot said his Garden Gate Cafe and other local businesses may not survive as the unincorporated county wage is set to rise to $25 by 2030, which is already forcing cuts in staff hours. Local farmers and business leaders rallied on Aug 12 to urge county commissioners to pause future hikes while Longmont holds a minimum wage feedback session at 5:30 p.m. on Aug 25 — officials may revisit policy changes soon. Colorado Hometown Weekly
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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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Echoes of the West Concert
7-9 p.m. — Longmont Museum — General Admission, children 12 & under free — Experience a musical journey through Colorado's history with bold brass and bagpipes.
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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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Discovery Days Music & Movement in the Park
10:45-11:45 a.m. — Lanyon Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun outdoor session of music and movement for ages 2-6 with Miss Ragen.
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Airborne Booster Bingo
1-3 a.m. — Longmont, CO — $2,000 Session Payout — Enjoy electronic bingo and fun games every Tuesday night.
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QMAP In Person Course in Longmont, Colorado
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Colorado QMAP Training — Registration fee required — Enhance your skills with expert-led training in medication administration.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18 drop-in — A peaceful class aimed at balancing body and mind through soft asana and pranayama techniques.
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Lanyon Park Historic Walking Tour
10–11 a.m. — Lanyon Park — Free entry — Explore Longmont’s history and architecture on this informative walking tour.
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Ghost Tea Light Holder Make-Along
4-5:30 p.m. — Fettle & Fire — Registration required — Create glowing ghost tea light holders in this fun, hands-on workshop with no prior clay experience needed.
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2nd Annual Sunset Soiree
6-9 p.m. — Longmont Museum — Tickets required — Celebrate with cocktails, a three-course meal, and live big band music under the sunset for a good cause.
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~ Socrates
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