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🛑 Building Closures: Holiday Closure: In observance of Juneteenth, some City and County of Broomfield facilities will be closed and many will have adjusted hours. You will find an alert on department web pages and a full list can be found within the Holiday Closures news item.

🎵 Summer Concert Series: Broomfield Arts and History presents another night of live music at Anthem Community Park Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. Headliner 2MX2 is a Denver-based Latinx alternative rock and hip-hop band blending reggaeton, Spanglish lyrics, rock and hip-hop. Opening act Elder Grown brings a genre-bending mix of funk, soul, rock, jazz and reggae. Come ready to move, groove and enjoy an unforgettable night.

📰 Scam Alert: The Broomfield Motor Vehicle Division, along with the Colorado DMV, are alerting Coloradans that scammers are impersonating the DMV, falsely claiming that recipients have unpaid tickets and threatening severe consequences such as prosecution, suspension of vehicle registration and revocation of driving privileges. These claims are entirely false, are designed to intimidate individuals into immediate compliance and are NOT from the Broomfield or Colorado DMV. Visit Broomfield.org/MotorVehicle for more details and information.

🏛️ Call-in Service: CCOB is launching a new call-in service through which those who are not in person can provide public comment during a City Council meeting. Visit the Broomfield.org/CouncilMeetings web page for step-by-step instructions on using the call-in service and more.

🗑️ Cart Fee Reimbursement Program: You may be eligible for the Cart Fee Reimbursement Program, which can help eligible households offset costs being charged by waste haulers to residents switching to Broomfield’s Residential Waste Service program for removing trash and recycling carts. Approved households will receive a credit on their utility bill to help offset the cost of cart removal. Learn More and Apply Today.

🏡 Home Renters: Looking for an affordable option for housing that also helps others? Through the Senior Sunshine Home Sharing Program, you can rent a room in a participating senior’s home at an affordable rate while offering companionship and household support to the senior. The City and County of Broomfield is providing funding to make this program available to Broomfield residents. To learn about the requirements and how to apply, visit Broomfield.org/HousingPrograms.

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🎑 Broomfield 100 Challenge Week 2: Explore the Skyestone neighborhood trails, featuring Walnut Creek, two scenic ponds, and breathtaking views of Great Western Reservoir and the Flatirons. Visit the certified wildlife habitat at Skyestone Ponds, bring a picnic to enjoy on one of the many benches along the loop, and see how much wildlife you can spot! Learn more at Broomfield.org/Broomfield100 and view the featured trails on the interactive Google map.

🌳 Discover Metzger: Have you ever wondered about the history related to the buildings within the Metzger farmstead? Take a closer look at the exteriors of the buildings and interpretive signage that showcases farming life in the 1950s and the Metzger family that lived on this property. The farmstead gate will be open on June 21 from 9 a.m. - noon. Volunteers from Historic Broomfield will be at the farmstead to greet visitors and answer questions! NO CHARGE OR REGISTRATION NEEDED! 

🌳 Nissen Reservoir: The Nissen Reservoir Drainageway project aims to ensure a safer, more resilient future by preventing flooding during significant precipitation events. This project aims to enhance flood control and drainage infrastructure from Tennyson Street near Walmart to just upstream of Lowell Boulevard. Nissen Reservoir Channel runs generally east/west along, and just north of, W. 120th Avenue. To learn more about the project, visit Broomfield.org/NissenReservoir.

🚧 Traffic Signal Construction Underway: Construction has started at Lowell Boulevard and Broadlands Drive. Work includes new signals, signage and ADA-compliant curb ramps. Expect temporary lane closures and pedestrian detours. A short road closure with detours at Lowell and Broadlands will occur later in the project with advance notice. Stay informed about this project at Broomfield.org/IntersectionImprovements.

🌳 Family Learn and Grow: Bring the family to the Teaching Vegetable Garden at Brunner Farmhouse for tips on keeping your garden healthy and thriving. Learn about weeds, water, trellises and more at "Family Learn and Grow: Maintaining Your Garden" this Saturday, June 21 at 9 a.m. Hands-on activities will take place outside and be geared toward 3rd to 5th graders and their families. No registration required.

🚰 Water Use and Drought Restrictions: Watering between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. helps your landscape absorb more water with less waste, reducing the amount you need to use. Since less water is lost to evaporation, you won’t have to water as often—helping you lower your overall water use and, in turn, reduce your water bill. Learn more at Broomfield.org/WaterUseandDroughtRestrictions.

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🧘 Breath, Yoga and Sound Class: Tune in and tune up with an epic journey through Breath, Yin Yoga and Sound. In the class, you will turn inward, nourish yourself and tap into your stored personal strength and energy. The class will take place Tuesday, June 24, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Crescent Grange. Advanced tickets required.

🚌 Ride Bustang: Celebrate Juneteenth with 25% off your round-trip ride to Estes Park on June 19! Catch the Bustang from the US 36 and Broomfield Station for just $15 (or less with promo code JUNE19) and enjoy free WiFi, power outlets, bike racks, and plenty of storage—perfect for a day in the mountains. Book now at RideBustang.com/estes-park.