Events

Let your voice be heard

February 5, 2012
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Let your voice be heard

A public open house on oil and gas regulations for Longmont will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 PM on February 6, 2011, in the lobby of the Council Chambers. At 7:00 PM three city boards will receive information from staff and hear testimony from citizens.

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Jonathan Singer joins Colorado legislature

January 28, 2012
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Jonathan Singer joins Colorado legislature

Surrounded by his parents and Senate President Brandon Shaffer, Jonathan Singer took the Oath of Office from Justice Nancy Rice of the Colorado Supreme Court.

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House District 12 Democratic Candidate Forums

January 2, 2012
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This is an excellent opportunity to meet the Democratic candidates for HD 12 (Angie Layton and Mike Foote), listen to their views on issues and get to know them before the March 6th caucus. There will be formal questions and an opportunity to submit your questions that evening, in writing, to the candidates.

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Presentation: Neo-Liberal Economics

January 2, 2012
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Presentation: Neo-Liberal Economics

Please join the Longmont Area Democrats for a presentation by civil rights activist Strider Benston on economics. Learn how deregulation, privatization and the so-called “rule of the market” has destroyed what was once great about America’s economy

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Loveland Snow Sculptures

December 17, 2011
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Some photos from the Snow Sculpture in the Dark Event in Loveland, Dec 9-10

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Soul 2 Solstice – a celebration in song

December 11, 2011
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Please join us for a seasonal celebration in song!

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Sanfacon campaign kickoff

December 4, 2011
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Sanfacon campaign kickoff

Please join me for my Campaign Kick-off for Boulder County Commissioner (District 1). Enjoy food and libations provided by the Pumphouse Brewery and Restaurant and the fabulous company and conversation.

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Super Advisory Committee to hear about drilling

December 2, 2011
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Super Advisory Committee to hear about drilling

Public invited to hear experts presentations on oil and gas drilling in Longmont/hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

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Free screenings on fracking

December 1, 2011
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Free screenings on fracking

"Gasland" and "A Land Out of Time" screening at Longmont Public Library.

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Peggy Jackson campaign kickoff

November 27, 2011
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Peggy Jackson campaign kickoff

Help Peggy Jackson kick off her campaign for State Representative of House District 11

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Van Dusen Campaign Kick Off

November 17, 2011
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Van Dusen Campaign Kick Off

Bill Van Dusen officially kicked off his campaign for Boulder County Commissioner tonight at the Dickens Tavern.

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Swearing

November 7, 2011
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Longmont political royalty was on hand tonight for the City Council swearing-in.

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Occupy Longmont – Nov 5, 2011

November 5, 2011
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Occupy Longmont turned out again this Saturday and will again next Saturday - Join Us!

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11/11/11: A Musical Portal to Peace

November 2, 2011
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11/11/11: A Musical Portal to Peace

Please join Janis Kelly, Kathy Nelson and Amanda Grover Friday night — 11/11/11 — for an evening of thought-provoking, heart-opening and hip-shaking original music.

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2A Huge Win for Longmont Community

November 2, 2011
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2A Huge Win for Longmont Community

This morning, November 2nd 2011, the citizens of Longmont can congratulate themselves in overthrowing big business and big government right here in their hometown.

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