Get "Sweet on Lafayette" this Saturday, May 25!

Saturday, May 25 • 10am - 2pm

Lafayette shoppers, get ready to be “treated” for shopping locally! On Saturday, May 25 from 10am to 2pm, shoppers who visit participating Lafayette businesses will have an opportunity to... Read on...

Tornado Safety Tips

Memorial Day hours for City facilities

Memorial Day Facility Hours – Monday, May 27

In observance of Memorial Day, please be aware of the following City facility schedules and closures.

OPEN Facilities
LaMont Does Outdoor Pool
Lap swim: 11am-12pm
... Read on...

City Council to lift lawn restriction and allocate water for Waneka Lake

According to May snowpack figures from Northern Water, the outlook for Lafayette’s water resources has improved over the past 30 days. As a result, City Council will be lifting the April 2 ban on new lawns allowing residents... Read on...

Are you interested in donating to the Lafayette Chamber's Firework Fund?

The Lafayette Chamber is accepting donations to help with purchasing fireworks for the community celebration on July 4. Click on the Donation Form below for more information.

Questions? Call 303-666-9555 or visit www... Read on...

Coal Creek Regional Trail now open

The City of Lafayette, Boulder County, and the Town of Erie opened an additional 2.4 miles of the Coal Creek Trail on May 8th. This is a partial opening of the trail, with the remainder of the trail expected to open later... Read on...

Eight conservation tips for outdoor water use

Water suppliers in Boulder and Broomfield counties are recommending eight best practices for outdoor water use to help residents and businesses conserve water in their communities.

1. Wait to water lawns. Don't turn... Read on...

City Council to suspend permit applications and the sale of water for hydraulic fracturing

City Council has taken steps to suspend the sale of water and all new permits for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in Lafayette by preparing an emergency moratorium which will be implemented in the event an oil and gas... Read on...

2013 Green Business winners honored

Eight Lafayette businesses were presented last week with awards for their efforts to become more sustainable. The Lafayette Energy Sustainability Advisory Committee (LESAC) established the Lafayette Green Business Program in... Read on...

Lafayette Recreation Center and Golf Course voted "Best of the West"

35 other Lafayette businesses also earned voter support!

Lafayette ranked 9th happiest city in the US!

According to a study of 10 million geotagged Tweets, scores of cheerful 140 character postings on Twitter earned Lafayette the accolade of being the 9th happiest city in the country.

The study, titled The Geography of... Read on...

Conversation with Urban Renewal @ Eats and Sweets

Conversation with Urban Renewal
Bilingual Event

Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority Chair Sally Martin and Commissioner Graig Anspach will be in attendance to talk about downtown revitalization, the Downtown Vision and... Read on...

Artist wanted for booths at Art Night Out

Calling all artists! Booth space available at Art Night Out! Would you like to be a part of a fun community art event?
We are looking for artists who would like to show and sell their original work from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p... Read on...

2013 Green Business winners honored

Eight Lafayette businesses were presented last week with awards for their efforts to become more sustainable. The Lafayette Energy Sustainability Advisory Committee (LESAC) established the Lafayette Green Business Program in... Read on...

New water restrictions in place as of April 3

City Council approved an emergency ordinance on April 2 putting in place watering restrictions to protect the City’s water resources. These temporary measures will go into effect immediately and include;

*No watering of... Read on...

Eight conservation tips for outdoor water use

Water suppliers in Boulder and Broomfield counties are recommending eight best practices for outdoor water use to help residents and businesses conserve water in their communities.

1. Wait to water lawns. Don't turn... Read on...

$80 toilet rebates are back again for 2013!

Lafayette residents and business owners are eligible for an $80 toilet rebate when replacing a pre-1994 toilet with an EPA WaterSense labeled toilet.

New Electronics Law Takes Effect July 1, 2013

New Electronics Law Takes Effect July 1, 2013

In our 2012 state legislative session, a new law was passed based on SB12-133 that will ban landfill disposal of certain electronic devices after July 1, 2013. The law also... Read on...

Coal Creek Regional Trail to open May 8

Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County, the City of Lafayette and the Town of Erie are set to open an additional 2.4 miles of the Coal Creek Trail on Wednesday, May 8th. This is a partial opening of the trail, with the... Read on...

30-Day Public Notification for City of Lafayette Prairie Dog Management

Pending permit approval from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department, the City of Lafayette will be conducting management of prairie dogs at two city-owned sites including Rothman Open Space and the west Powerline... Read on...

Be Coyote Smart

Coyotes have learned to thrive in urban areas. Cities actually provide ample habitat for them. Generation after generation of coyotes have been born and raised in cities and have adapted due to both natural food sources as... Read on...

News Media Case Report Summary 05/13/13

This is a brief summary of events that occurred from 05/13/13 to 05/19/13.

News Media Case Report Summary 05/06/13

This is a brief summary of events that occurred from 05/06/13 to 05/12/13.

Bomb at Centaurus High School

On Monday, 05/13/13, at approximately 9am officers of the Lafayette Police Department were dispatched to Centaurus High School located at 10300 South Boulder Road on the report of a possible explosive device located on... Read on...

A Butterfly’s Life – A Beginner’s Guide to Butterflies, May 23, 7-8:30pm @ the Library

Are you curious about the life cycle and activities of butterflies? Come to this beginner’s guide to butterflies, presented by volunteer naturalists. This program will review the life cycle of butterflies, and cover basic... Read on...

Lafayette Public Library Summer Reading Program begins May 24

Join the Lafayette community as we Dig into Reading this summer, with special events for children, teens, and adults. Our goal this year is 54,000 reading hours!
The summer reading program is free and has something for... Read on...

Lafayette Public Library Closed, Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27

The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

17th Annual Lafayette Community Art Show, March 30-May 31, in the Library Gallery

The 17th Annual Lafayette Community Art Show, a program of the Lafayette Cultural Arts Committee, features a wide range of media, highlighting Lafayette’s creative, diverse and eclectic artist community. A public reception... Read on...

Peepsqueak Story Time, June 1, 10:30-11:30am @ the Library

Peepsqueak author Leslie Ann Clark reads from her delightful picture books Peepsqueak and Peepsqueak Wants a Friend!

CU Opera presents "Wrinkle in Time", June 4,10:30-11:30am @ Festival Plaza

Summer Reading Kickoff.
Bring the family to a special opera event. A world-premiere of the opera by Libby Larsen based on the novel "Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle performed by the CU Opera performers. The... Read on...

LEGOS at the Library, June 5, 3:00pm

Creative LEGO play for kids, ages 6-12. Register at 303-665-5200 or online.

Jack and the Beanstalk, June 6, 10:30am @ the Library

Jack and the Beanstalk: Story Time with a craft! Come and plant a bean stalk in your very own portable magic garden. Ages 3 -6. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register at 303-665-5200 or online.

Kids Crafternoons, Thursdays, June 6-July 25, 2-4pm @ the Library

Drop-in crafts for kids preschool through 5th grade.
Must be accompanied by an adult, while supplies last.
No registration required.

Paws to Read, Thursdays, June 6th - July 25th, 6:30-8:00pm, at the Library

Paws-to-Read offers children an opportunity to read to a dog in a fun and relaxed environment.The patient, nonjudgmental attention these dogs offer helps readers gain confidence and improve their reading skills. Children... Read on...

Teen Game Night, June 7, 7pm @ the Library

Table Top Day
Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join the fun as we play crazy and unusual games.

Learn to Compost! A Program for Familes, June 8, 10:30 am @ the Library

Come learn how to start and maintain a highly efficient backyard compost system by learning what to feed your compost pile, appropriate bins and methods for our geographics, tips and troubleshooting, and much more. We will... Read on...

Learn to Make Macarons, June 11, 6:30pm

Learn how to make authentic, delicious, bite-sized French confections! Bring your own apron. A program for adults. Register at 303-665-5200 or online.

Scratch Painting for Teens, June 12, 3:00-4:30pm, in the Library Meeting Room

Find your inner artist, create a work of art by scratching through layers of paint.Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome. Register at 303-665-5200 or online.

Macaron Making for Teens, June 12, 6:30pm, at the Library

Try your hand at making these sweet, yummy, meringue based confections. Open to teens in grades 6-12. Bring an apron! Register at 303-665-5200 or online.

WOW! Children’s Museum presents Rompin’, Stompin’ Dinosaurs! June 13,10:30am @ the Library

Rompin’, Stompin’ Dinosaurs is a hands-on dinosaur program for children 3-5. Register at 303-665-5200 or online.

WOW! Children’s Museum presents Rompin’, Stompin’ Dinosaurs! June 13, 1pm @ the Library

Rompin', Stompin’ Dinosaurs is a hands-on dinosaur program for grades K-2. Register at 303-665-5200 or online.

Dug Out, June 14, 10am, in the Libray Meeting Room

Explore local wildlife that dig burrows or holes for shelter. Play burrow bingo for prizes and make an earthworm habitat to take home. Kids ages 6-12. Registration at 303-665-5200 or online.

An Instrument Petting Zoo, June 15, 12-1pm @ the Library

Try out lots of different instruments at our "petting zoo!" Presented by Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts. Fun for the entire family!

Buried Treasure! June 19, 1pm @ the Library

Go on a treasure hunt to find hidden geodes around the library. Break them open to see what's inside. Make your own geodes to take home and watch the crystals grow. Children ages 8-12.
Register at 303-665-5200 or online.

LEGOS for Preschoolers, June 20, 10:30am, in the Library Meeting Room

Creative LEGO play for children ages 3-6 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration at 303-665-5200 or online.

Tech Time User's Group: Share What You Know, June 20, 6:30-8:30pm @ the Library

A Tech Users' Group! Share your knowledge – ask your questions – learn lots about technology.
From beginner to expert, we all have something to give and receive. Try out this newly formed group and see what you can get... Read on...

Full Body Burden - Skype Session with author Kristen Iversen, June 20, 7pm @ the Library

Community Book Group discussion with author Kristen Iversen, author of national best seller Full Body Burden. Ms. Iversen will participate, take questions, and discuss her writing via Skype. Participants are asked to read... Read on...

Isabelle Farm Tour, June 21, 9-11am, at Thomas Open Space

Tour Isabelle Farms and make a pizza garden to take home. Join library and farm staff for a very special tour of the farm. Ages 3-5 years. Parents must accompany children. Meet at the Isabelle Farm parking lot on Baseline... Read on...

On The Same Page Community-Wide Reading Program, June 21 @ Festival Plaza

What if everybody in your community read the same book at the same time?

Louisville, Superior, and Lafayette residents are once again invited to enjoy a shared, community-wide reading experience through the On the Same... Read on...

Teen Yoga with Jo, June 26, 3-4pm, in the Library Meeting Room

Joanna McNeal will show our teens (grades 6-12) an easy, gentle, and fun yoga technique. Are you ready to move, stretch, and enjoy?

Isabelle Farm Tour, June 28, 9am-12pm, at Thomas Open Space

Tour Isabelle Farm to learn about what farmers do. Plant a pizza garden to take home. Ages 6 -12 years old. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Isabelle Farm's parking lot off Baseline Rd.
Register... Read on...

City Council to lift lawn restriction and allocate water for Waneka Lake

According to May snowpack figures from Northern Water, the outlook for Lafayette’s water resources has improved over the past 30 days. As a result, City Council will be lifting the April 2 ban on new lawns allowing residents... Read on...

Gardens-In-A-Box Sold Out

Due to the very high sales to date, effective today, Gardens-In-A-Box are sold-out. For the remainder of this year, Lafayette residents will have the opportunity to get on a waitlist, and if additional gardens become... Read on...

Toilet Rebate Program has started for 2013

Forty-one residents took advantage of the toilet rebate in 2012 by replacing toilets that used 3 gpf (gallons per flush) with water conserving toilets of 1.28 gpf. This resulted in an annual water savings of 333,840 gallons... Read on...

New Electronics Law Takes Effect July 1, 2013

Lafayette Public Works Department and Waste Reduction Advisory Committee is hosting our 2nd Annual Recycling Event

School Crossing Zones - Keeping our children safe

School is again in session. Please take special precautions during this time of the year. Schedule for when school crossing lights will be flashing is posted. Report any malfunction to the Public Works Department at 303-665-5588 x3701.

2012 Water Quality Report

City of Lafayette is proud to report that we did not have any drinking water violations in 2011.

Memorial Day hours for Recreation Facilities

Memorial Day Facility Hours – Monday, May 27

In observance of Memorial Day, please be aware of the following City facility schedules and closures.

OPEN Facilities
LaMont Does Outdoor Pool
Lap swim: 11am-12pm
... Read on...

Discounted summer passes for students aged 10-24 are now available

Just in time for summer, the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center is offering two discounted passes aimed at youth and students.

A $75.00 3-Month Student Summer Pass is available for purchase from May 1 through June 30 for... Read on...

Pickleball is here!

Pickleball is a fun game played on a badminton court with a lower net. A perforated plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles are used. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into... Read on...

Eat Meet & Greet Cafe

There will be no lunch served on Friday, May 24th or Monday, May 27th due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend at Josephine Commons. Please call to make your reservation for the week of May 28th in advance.

Massage is back at Senior Services!

We have a new massage therapist. Come down to Senior Services to meet Lowell Aird, CMT. One hour massage appointments are available for Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Call 303-665-9052 x0 to register. $34 resident/$44 non-resident.

Lafayette Senior Center Offers Pain Management Acupuncture

Pain Management Ear Acupuncture was invented by Dr. Richard Niemtzow, MD to treat chronic and acute pain. Dr. Niemtzow originally called it Battlefield Acupuncture because he found it could be used on the battlefield when... Read on...

Help combat childhood obesity by volunteering for the Lafayette Quest Scavenger Hunt

The Lafayette Quest Scavenger Hunt challenges teams to strategize their way through a traditional scavenger hunt by following clues, participating in healthy challenges, and utilizing smart phone technology. Event proceeds... Read on...