Longmont Rotary

08/27/2026

"Thank you Dolly Parton for all you have done in supporting literacy and everything throughout your life. Your legacy lives on." DG Cindy Chase

08/24/2026

Who do you know?
Following the end of VVVVI, 1,500 veterans returned to the Boulder Valley area. Some were from Boulder, others Longmont, Louisville, Lafayette and surrounding rural and mountain areas. To honor those who served our country in this Great War, the 9-Mile Pillars were built in 1928. These pillars flank the Road of Remembrance highway, from the intersection of US 287 and Arapahoe Road.
During the 2026 legislative session, Colorado legislature passed a House Joint
Resolution formally designating Arapahoe between US 287 and 28th Street as "The Road of Remembrance."
Returning veterans likely had family members still living in the area. The Road of
Remembrance committee seeks to find the descendants of these World War I veterans. As part of a formal program to dedicate the Road on September 15, 2026, a planning committee seeks to find these descendants in order to honor their family members at this event
Might you be related to one of these veterans? The list of those 1 ,500 names along with details can be accessed through https://historicboulder.ora/road-of-remembrancededication. Who do you know?

08/23/2026

08/22/2026

One week, Longmont! Unity in the Community is one week away and we are ready to celebrate with you at 4th and Kimbark on August 28!

Get ready to make some memories worth keeping, because the photo booth is back this year courtesy of our presenting sponsor High Plains Bank! Stop by, strike your best pose, and take home a little piece of the best Friday of the summer. With 100+ local businesses and non-profits, live music, roller skating, a silent disco, a climbing wall, and a dunk tank all waiting for you, there is going to be plenty to smile about.

Free. All ages. Everyone is welcome. We will see you out there in one week!

08/21/2026

Join us on Tuesday 25th August fora program From Erik Mason Longmont Museum Director.
# Longmontmuseum

08/20/2026

08/15/2026

After more than a century, buffalo once again roam the Wind River Reservation, marking an important milestone in Indigenous-led conservation and cultural restoration. The return began in 2016 when genetically intact buffalo were reintroduced to Tribal lands through the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative, led by Eastern Shoshone ecologist Jason Baldes. Since then, the herd has grown to more than 200 animals under the stewardship of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes. The project represents years of planning, collaboration, and a shared commitment to restoring a species that has shaped the ecology and history of the Great Plains for thousands of years.

Buffalo are recognized as a keystone species whose grazing patterns help maintain healthy prairie ecosystems by supporting native grasses, dispersing seeds, improving soil health, and creating habitat for other wildlife. For the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes, however, the restoration reaches far beyond ecological benefits. Buffalo remain deeply connected to cultural identity, traditional foods, ceremonies, and the enduring relationship between Indigenous peoples and their homelands. Their return offers younger generations the opportunity to reconnect with traditions that were disrupted when buffalo populations were nearly eliminated during the nineteenth century.

The restoration effort also reflects Tribal sovereignty in action. By voting to recognize buffalo as wildlife rather than livestock, the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes affirmed the buffalo's place as a native species and an integral part of their cultural heritage. As the herds continue to grow, the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative demonstrates how Indigenous leadership can strengthen ecosystems, revitalize cultural traditions, and ensure that both the land and the communities connected to it continue to thrive for generations to come.

08/15/2026

We will be there!

Consider this your official sign to clear your calendar for August 28. Unity in the Community is two weeks away and Downtown Longmont is already spreading the word!

Free admission, 100+ local businesses and non-profits, live music, roller skating, a silent disco, a climbing wall, a dunk tank, and more surprises than you can fit into one afternoon. 4 to 8 PM at 4th and Kimbark in Downtown Longmont. Everyone is welcome!

A huge thank you to the Longmont Downtown Development Authority for helping us get the word out through their downtown kiosks, and to FASTSIGNS Longmont for making sure we looked great doing it. It takes a community to throw a community party, and we are so grateful for partners who show up!

08/15/2026

Thanks to everyone who bought our Palisade Peaches. We sold over 5,000 and we hope you enjoyed eating them. Take a look at our recipes by clicking here:
https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6866/page/longmont-rotary-peach-sales
Give us a follow to be notified of next years sales!
All proceeds to local and international Rotary projects.

08/07/2026

🍑 LAST CHANCE FOR PALISADE PEACHES IN LONGMONT! 🍑

Don't miss out! Today is the final day to get fresh, juicy Palisade peaches straight from C&R Farms. Stop by and stock up before they're gone!

📍 WHERE:

ACE Hardware Parking Lot

1727 Main Street, Longmont, CO

⏰ WHEN:

Saturday, August 8th

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

💰 PRICING:

📦 18 lb Box: $45

📦 9 lb Box: $30

🛍️ Bag: $15

💳 PAYMENT: Cash, Credit Card, or Check (payable to Longmont Rotary)

❤️ Proceeds benefit local Rotary Club projects right here in Longmont.

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Thank you to Ace Hardware for their support