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Be a Part of...Sustainable Living Join us for a mural dedication celebration at 101 W. Simpson on December 3 from 2:00-4:00pm. Light refreshments. More info at cityoflafayette.com/Mural
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Calls for Artists
Local and regional artists are encouraged to apply for opportunities to display work in a unique, eclectic, and appreciative environment. Twenty-four artists or artist collaborations will be chosen to display their work on city gallery walls for 8 week long exhibitions through 2018. Learn more at cityoflafayette.com/CFA.
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Congratulations to the 2016 Lafayette Green Businesses
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Fifty-two Lafayette businesses taking steps towards sustainability met requirements this year in four categories; energy, waste, water, and transportation. We’re proud to recognize these community leaders implementing sustainable business practices. View the full list and learn more about the City’s sustainability efforts at cityoflafayette. com/GoGreen.
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Paid to Remove Turf from Your Yard!
Save water and money by reducing the amount of turf in your yard, AND receive an additional incentive from the City. Homeowners may be eligible for a one-time utility bill credit or a Garden-In-A-Box Kit when replacing 200 or more square feet of landscape turf. Visit cityoflafayette. com/TurfReplacement to learn more about requirements.
Community Book Read on December 7
Different Voices: Be Part of the Conversation is a program encouraging the community to read Cristina Henriquez’s The Book of Unknown Americans, and participate in a community forum intended to give a voice to those not frequently heard in mainstream media and culture. By hosting the Different Voices forum, the Lafayette Public Library provides an opportunity for the entire community to read this immigration story, discuss issues, and analyze opinions. Books are available now to check out, and the December 7 forum will be held at 6:00pm at the Library. cityoflafayette.com/DifferentVoices
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your Input Regarding the Character of Old Town As directed by City Council, the City will be hiring a consultant to conduct community sessions in January to gather input from residents to determine how best to maintain the character of Old Town, which may include development code updates. Meeting dates will be published at cityoflafayette. com or sign up to receive City News via text/email at cityoflafayette.com/NotifyMe.
uBoards, Commissions, and Volunteer Opportunities Watch for the formation of a new citizen advisory board in the coming months that will foster activities and policies with respect to diversity and inclusiveness. Applications are anticipated to be available in early 2017 at cityoflafayette.com/ Volunteer. Consider helping shape the future of Lafayette by applying for one of the open positions below. Additional volunteer opportunities can be found at cityoflafayette.com/Volunteer or by signing up to receive text/email notifications of openings at cityoflafayette.com/NotifyMe. • Historic Preservation Board • Energy Sustainability Advisory Board • Senior Advisory Board • Waste Reduction Advisory Committee
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EV Charging Station and Electric Vehicle Discounts
A newly installed dual-port electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center supplements the City’s existing stations at City Hall, the library, and the skatepark. Lafayette is a regional leader in the advancement of sustainability and supports alternate transportation by reducing ‘range anxiety’, or the worry there are not enough charging stations to make EVs a convenient vehicle choice. The Lafayette Energy Sustainability Advisory Committee has also partnered with Benefits Boulder County to offer up to $22,000 off a 2016 Nissan Leaf. This offer expires December 31. Learn more at cityoflafayette.com/GoGreen.
Cocoa
with Council Visit with City Council over a friendly cup of cocoa! December 10 from 11am-Noon Waneka Lake Boathouse • 1600 Caria Drive This is a family-friendly event. Take a leisurely stroll around the Lake with City Councilors and enjoy cocoa afterwards.