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Recreation Services

LongmontRecreation Center

310 Quail Rd • 303-774-4800

Centennial Pool1201 Alpine St • 303-651-8406

St Vrain Memorial Building700 Longs Peak Ave • 303-651-8404

Longmont Public Library409 4th Ave • 303-651-8470

Longmont Museum& Cultural Center

400 Quail Rd • 303-651-8374

Senior Services910 Longs Peak Ave • 303-651-8411

Affordable Housing350 Kimbark St • 303-651-85

Children & Youth Resour1050 Lashley St • 303-651-8

Community & NeighborhResources

350 Kimbark St • 303-651-84

The Divisionsof Community Services

Community Services Department

Saturd ay, Novembe r 13, 9am

Al tona Middle School

4600 Clover Basin Dr, Longmont 80503

Adults $20, Youth/Senior $18, fees increase on race-day.Save $8! Register your middle schooler in the State FarmMiddle School Wave for $10 entry into the LongmontTurkey Trot! www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec 303-651-8406

December 12 – Longmont Recreation Services

Winter/Spring 2011 Brochure comes out! Registration begins Tuesday, Dec 14, for December – May classes.

Denver Nuggets Skill ChallengeJanuary 8, Saturday, 1pmEnjoy a FREE competition that allows young players toshowcase their talents in dribbling, passing and shooting.Boys and girls, ages 7- 14 as of April 30, 2011, willcompete in separate divisions. Top scorers in each agegroup will advance to a sectional competition. Entry formsare available 1 hour prior to the competition. LongmontRecreation Center Gym, 310 Quail Road. 303-774-4800

Free Hol iday Celebrat ions aroun d Roosevelt Park

Friday, December 3: Downtown Kick-off

6:15pm Lighting of the 6th Avenue Plaza Tree

Friday, December 10: Longmont Lights 5-8pm

Santa’s Workshop: Memorial BuildingSounds of the Season: Senior CenterTrolley Rides, hot cocoa, reindeer, ice show & firepit8pm Night Parachute Drop

Saturday, December 11: Longmont Lights 5-8pm3:30pm, Reindeer Dash - Family Fun4pm, Main Street Performers, 3rd-6th Ave5pm, Longmont Lights Holiday Parade6:30pm, Fireworks at Memorial Building6:45-8pm, Longmont Concert Band @ Senior CenteEntertainment, hot cocoa, and firepits

For a complete schedule call Recreation Servicesat 303-651-8404 or go to www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec

Check inside for information on Thanksgiving and Winter Break classes

Special EventsSpecial EventsVisit all our divisions on the web at www.ci.longmont.co.us



Check out the wide variety ofprograms available this Fall from

Longmont Recreation Services

Boulder CountyDown Payment Assistance ProgramReady to buy your first home? Down payment assistancep to $15,000 is available for income-qualified, first-time

homebuyers.

Community Housing ProgramThe City has below-market priced homes available for saleor income-qualified households. These condominiums,own homes, and single family homes are available in

new and established neighborhoods.

Does your house need work?The City of Longmont has programs to help income andasset- qualified residents improve their homes:

• General Rehabilitation Program• Architectural Barrier Removal Program• Emergency Grant Program• Paint-a-Thon Program

Call Molly at 303-651-8530 or visit www.ci.longmont.o.us/cdbg/housing for more information on the above

programs.

Foreclosure Interventionf you are having difficulty making your mortgage payments,

or are concerned about missing a payment, contact theBoulder County Housing Counseling Program. Servicesare free and confidential. To contact a counselor,

all 720-564-2279 or visit www.bouldercountyhc.org.

Homeownership TrainingsBecome an educated homebuyer! By taking this freeourse you will learn how to qualify for a mortgage,nderstand your credit, find a home, and much more.

For an upcoming course schedule and to reserve yourpot,

visit www.bouldercountyhc.org or call 720-564-2279.

Grandparents Raising GrandkidsFREE • 1st Mondays • 6-7:30pm

This is a place to share and learn from others whoare involved in raising their grandchildren. Meet at theSenior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. Childcareprovided. 303-651-8411

Mon-Wed & Fri, Nov 22-26, 8am-2pm

Destination: MARSGo on a virtual tour exploring the mysteries of Mars! Testyour piloting skills bringing down your own SpaceTime Marslanders on the surface of Mars. Feel what Mars is like by

making their very own Mars Mud, search for signs of life onMars and much more! For ages 6 to 12. $145 resident. StVrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave.

Mon-Wed & Fri, Nov 22-26, 9am-12pm

Pre-Engineering with LEGOsBuild cities, bridges and motorized cars/planes and explorethe many creative possibilities of engineering with the LEGsystem. With access to over 100,000 pieces of LEGO,build your dreams with support of experienced Play-wellEngineering Instructors to guide them. LEGOs are for in-class use only. For ages 5 to 7. $123 resident.Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Rd

Affordable Housing

Senior Services

FamilyOpen Water SwimSaturdays, 1-4pm, $10/familyNo-School Open Water SwimsM-Th/F, Nov 22-26; 1-3:30pmEntry fee: $3.50 yth, $4.50 adultCentennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St

Public Ice Skating

begins Nov 13Mon-Thurs, 3-7:15pmFri, 12:30-9pm; Sat 12am-9pmSun 12-5pm. Skate rental $3Entry fee: $4.50-$5.50/person

Birthday Party PackagesAges 1 and older, packages vary by facility.• Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St• Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Rd• St Vrain Memorial Bldg, 700 Longs Peak Ave• Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 8th Ave

Starting at $60www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/rentals/bday

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Longmont Recreation Services

Preschool Sports ClinicsAges 3-5, T-Ball or Basketball,

weekday mornings. Nov fee: $25

Kicking Kangas TumblingAges 5-6, Mon, 10:15am or 6:15 pm

Dec fee: $24

Boys Endurance, Strength

and TumblingAges 5-6, Tues, 9:15am or 6:15 pmDec fee: $24

Youth Ice HockeyAges 5-18. Reg deadline Dec 1.

Season Jan 3-Mar 13, 2011Fee: $145

Rapid Ropers Jump RopingAges 6-18, Beginner (5-5:45 pm)

&Intermediate (6-7:30 pm )

Mon, monthly fee: $32, Dec fee: $24Free jump rope with first registration!

YAB Youth BasketballGrades 3-8, Reg deadline Nov 28

Practices begin Dec 6, includes bballFee: $66

Tae Kwon Do for YouthAges 7 to 16. M/W 4:15-5:15

Monthly Fee: $50

Swim LessonsAges 6 months and up. Year-round.

Weekday and Weekend classes.Centennial Pool, 1201 AlpineLongmont Recreation Center,

310 QuailFees start at $18.75 per session

Superkids CookingAges 2-6, Thurs morning

Nov 18 or Dec 16, Fee: $12.50

Learn-to-Ice-Skate Lessons

Ages 4 & up, Thurs eveningsDec fee: $35 ages 4-13, $50 ages 14+

Springboard DivingAges 7 & up. M/W afternoons

Fees $48 (beginner)

Special Mother/DaughteYoga

Ages 7 & up. Mon, 9:15--10:15a

Nov 22 or Dec 20, Fee: $7 per per

Special Father/Son YogAges 7 & up. Sun, 10:30-11:30am

Nov 7 and 21, or Dec 5 and 19

Fee: $14 per person

Pottery PaintingAges 3 to 11. Sat 1:30-2:30pm

Nov 13 or Dec 4. Fee: $12.50

Holiday Arts & Crafts

Ages 7 to 15. Sat 9am-12pmNov 13 or Dec 18. Fee: $25 +

n-Wed & Fri, Nov 22-26, 1-4pm

gineering with LEGOse on real-life engineering challenges with Play-wellKnologies that explore concepts in physics, architecture,chanical and structural engineering with over 100,000

ces of LEGO material. This is a hands-on and minds-onmp suitable for LEGO novices to “maniacs”. LEGOs are forlass use only. For ages 7 to 11. $123 resident. Longmont

creation Center, 310 Quail Rd

n-Thurs, Dec 27-30, 9am-12pm or 9am-4pm

per Duper Science Samplerplore Engineering, Physics, Earth Science, and Chemistryyour way to becoming a certified Jr. Mad Scientist! Buildering structures, perform the great tablecloth tug, defy gravity,up crazy concoctions, create thunder and lightning….plusmuch more! For ages 6 to 12. $149 half-day, $229 full-day

dent. St Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave

Mon, Dec 27, 9am-3pm

LEGO Robot Mini CampSpend the day building, programming and playing with LEGOMidstorms Robots. We’ll teach you if you don’t know how; noexperience necessary. Great for those who have taken BitsBytes, and Bots classes. For ages 8 to 14. $75 resident. StVrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave

Mon-Wed, Dec 27-29, 8am-12pm

Basketball Ball Handling CampNoel Wellborn of High Country Dribblers will truly TEACH (not jushow) young people of all experience levels the fundamental artball handling and shooting. Includes basketball and awards. Ag8 to 12. $85 resident. Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail R

Wed, Dec 29, 9am-12pm

Rapid Ropers Mini CampBreak down the areas of jump rope including single rope freestspeed and power; double dutch freestyles, speed and pwer;performance based travelers, group routines, Chinese wheels along rope. Be prepared to learn tons of new tricks and have to

of fun! Free jump rope with registration. For ages 7 to 18. $22resident. St Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave

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c al l 303 -651-8404, 303-651-8406, or 303-774-4800



Longmont Museum

Longmont Public Library

ovember 13 - January 2, 2011

rida Kahlo:hrough the Lensf Nickolas Murayuring his long career, Nickolas Murayhotographed many important people.hese color and black and white photos ofe famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo show why

er face has become so well-known. Muray’s photographsing to light Kahlo’s deep interest in her Mexican heritage,

er life and the people significant to her.

Sunday Dec 12, 2 - 3:30 pm

Reinvented Retablos:Art making class for the entire familyAges 5 and up (ages 5-7 require parental assistance)Frida Kahlo was inspired by retablos – small portablehomemade altars. Journey into the world of Frida as you wobeside Julie Marino and Rita Flores de Wallace to learn thehistories of the making of Mexican sceneries and how theyinfluenced Frida. Make your own mixed media retablo todisplay in your home.

$8 resident, $10 non-residentPre-registration encouraged

hur sday, Novemb er 4, 7-8pm

ook Signing with Ingrid LawWhat’s your Saavy? Enjoy a special book reading, book signingvening with local Newbery-Honor Winning Author Ingrid Law.grid Law, author of Savvy and Scumble, will be talking abouter books, the writing process, and her Words of the Day (orandom Moment in Time)! Best for children ages 8-12

onda ys, Nov 8-Dec 6, 6:30-7:30pm

awsitive Readinghildren in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited toad to specially trained reading assistance dogs. Thereno charge for this drop-in program. Children must be

ccompanied by an adult. Provided by Paws 4 Responsibility.

ww. Paws4responsibility.org

aturd ay, Novembe r 13, 2-4pm

amily Gaming Dayrop in anytime between 2-4PM and enjoy a variety ofoard games and family games facilitated by our Children’snd Teen librarians. Pictionary at 3PM!

aturd ay, Nov 20 & Dec 18, 1-2pm

ogs Enjoy Afternoon Readinghildren of all ages are invited to read to specially trainedading education assistance dogs in the Library Meetingoom. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required.

hese dogs are certified and insured through the Delta Society.

Saturd ay, Decem ber 4, 2-4:30pm

Holiday Family Event: Gingerbread

Houses and a Special Laura’s Little HouseChristmas Memories storytelling eventMake a whole afternoon of it, or just come for the craft or thestorytelling! Graham cracker- Gingerbread House Makingwill occur between 2-4:30pm. Our Special Storytelling willoccur between 3-4pm. Storytelling event best for school-agchildren. Please call the library at 303-651-8781 to reserveyour spot for this fun, free, family day.

Sunday, Decem ber 5 , 2-4pm

Star Wars SundayStar Wars Trivia game;

movie clips; andJedi Knight Fun.For ages 6-12.Please register forthis event at theCATS reference deskor by calling 303-651-8477

Monday, Dec 20 & 27, 1-3pm

Fun and Artsy Craftsfor the Holiday SeasonBest for ages 2-8, parent must be present.

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm | Sunday 1pm-5pm | Closed Monday

School Holiday MondaysThe Longmont Museum will be open 9-5 on Monday November 22, December 20 and 27

400 Quai l Road | Longm ont CO 80501 | 303-651-8374

M useum A d m i s s i o n

I s Free

Hours: Mon-Thur 10am-9pmFri & Sat 9am-5pm

Sun 1pm-5pm

November/December Events in t he Chi ldren’s and Teen Depar t ment of t he Longmont Publ ic L ibr ary.

409 4 t h Ave | Longm ont , CO 80501 | Ch i ld ren & Teen Serv i c es Reference Desk : 303-651-8477

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