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Longmont
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Longmont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Longmont Public Library and Museum are hosting free Banned Books Week events that focus on challenged books & censorship. The museum hosts Books on the Chopping Block from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 400 Quail Road with staged readings and a Q&A, while the library displays challenged books and an art station and Director Jon Solomon noted most of these titles are checked out with a busy wait list. Longmont Times-Call
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Crossroads School in Longmont are learning life and work skills in hands-on classes that cover carpentry, automotive repair, financial literacy, and gardening. Several students have already built workbenches and learned to use power tools for the first time (teacher Barb Bulthuis said the program helps them plan for their future). Longmont Times-Call
- ➤ St. Vrain Valley Schools is hosting its annual musical instrument collection drive today and Friday at Lincoln School on Bowen St. in Longmont, where gently used instruments—except drum sets and upright pianos—are cleaned, tuned and repaired before being placed in classrooms or rented long-term. Donations can be dropped off from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Longmont Times-Call
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Longmont Restaurant Week will offer special dishes from over 40 eateries as it kicks off today with a party at Winner’s Circle at 4 p.m.—the event runs through Oct.12 and ends with an industry night on Oct.13—while local organizers, led by founder Jennifer Ferguson, add chef demos and live cooking at the Farmers Market on Saturday. Colorado Hometown Weekly
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BuffZone’s Brian Howell talked with BuffStampede’s Adam Munsterteiger about how the offensive line is getting better as the Buffaloes plan to play TCU—highlighting key player Kaidon Salter. Longmont Times-Call
- ➤ Coach Deion Sanders urged his defensive backs to play hard — play fast and forget the last play as Colorado prepares to face TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Texas; the game will kick off at 5:30 p.m. today as TCU’s fast-paced offense poses a big challenge. CBS Colorado
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Free Fitness in the Park
12-1 p.m. — Lanyon Park — Free entry — Enjoy fresh air while participating in a Pilyoga class led by local fitness instructors.
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Sacred Corn Dance
3:30 PM — West Longmont — Free entry — Celebrate the essence of life through dance and community with the blessings of Mother Corn.
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Historic Main Street Walking Tour
10 a.m. — Longmont Museum — $12 — Discover the fascinating history of Longmont through guided walking tours and engaging talks.
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Taylor Swift Trivia Night
6-9 p.m. — Winner's Circle, Inc. — Free to play — Test your Taylor Swift knowledge at an exciting trivia extravaganza.
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Fireside Collective Concert at Left Hand Brewing
6-9:45 p.m. — Left Hand Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy bluegrass with your family while supporting music education at this community concert.
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Gentle Yoga for Chakra Alignment
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Full Circle Yoga — $18.00 — Experience a serene journey through gentle yoga focusing on chakra alignment and holistic self-care.
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