Employee Newsletter - January 2026 Edition
Welcoming the New Year Together!
As we welcome the new year, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank each of you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment over the past year. Your efforts make a real difference in our community, and we are grateful for everything you do. As we step into 2026, we look forward to building on our shared accomplishments and continuing to move forward together.
2025 City of Lamar Highlights!
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Save-the-Date
- Join the City Council members and City staff for Common Grounds on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 7:00 AM in the Cultural Events Center. The Lamar Police Department is this month’s featured department, providing insight into the services and resources that support public safety and the City of Lamar’s daily operations. Common Grounds is a welcoming space to ask questions, hear community updates, and gain insight into what different city departments are working on. Start your morning with conversation, coffee, and donuts. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Gardening Club will meet on Friday, January 9th at 10:00 AM. This is a free club to learn how to take care of flowers and herbs.
- Lamar Public Library will be holding walk-in auditions for the Spring Trailblazer play on Monday, January 19th and Thursday, January 22nd from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The play will be "Spring will be the Death of Me (A Comedy). Other information:
- Rehearsals will be Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM.
- Show date: Mid-April
- All ages are welcome to try out. We have parts for all ages. We will have scripts for actors to read from at the auditions, but it is also ok to prepare your own audition piece.
- If you aren't able to make it to the walk-in auditions, you can schedule an appointment by calling 719-336-1293.
- Trivia Night will be Thursday, January 15th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the LPL. This is a free event hosted by Lamar Public Library.
- The 2026 Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet is scheduled for Friday, January 30th and will be held at the Historic Cow Palace Inn. Social hour will begin at 5:00 PM, followed by the Banquet beginning at 6:00 PM. Check with the Chamber for more details and to purchase tickets. To order your tickets, please email the Chamber at lamarchamberofcommerce@gmail.com to inquire. Keep up-to-date with the Chamber at Lamar Chamber FB.
- The High Plains Snow Goose Festival is scheduled for Thursday, February 5th though February 8th, 2026. While the event attracts visitors from all over the United States, local residents are encouraged to attend. For more information, and to see this year's schedule, visit https://highplainssnowgoose.com.
Celebrating Success!
The 2025 Crossroads HORIZON Comprehensive Plan has received two prestigious planning awards! This plan lays out our community’s vision for growth, sustainability, and better living, and these honors recognize all the hard work and collaboration that went into making it happen.
A huge thanks to everyone who contributed ideas and time to this plan. It wouldn’t be possible without you. Here’s to building a stronger, smarter, and more connected Crossroads! To read the full plan, visit https://ci.lamar.co.us/community-development.
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Community & City Events
Thursday, January 1 New Year’s Day
City Offices Closed for New Year's
30th Annual Polar Bear Pedal @ Lamar Community Building, 10:00 A (free event)
Sunday, January 4
World Braille Day
Monday, January 5
Lamar Main Street Board Meeting 6:00 P
Prowers County Genealogical Society Meeting 6:00 P
Tuesday, January 6
Lamar Schools Students Return from Break
National Technology Day
Wednesday, January 7
Homeschool Hub in the Cultural Events Center 2:00 P
Common Grounds feat. the Lamar Police Dept 7:00 A
Friday, January 9
Gardening Club @ LPL 10:00 A
Lego Club! @ LPL 2:00 P
National Law Enforcement Day
Saturday, January 10
MSL Plastic Recycle Day! 10:00 A - 12:00 P
Lamar Stitch Crafters@ LPL 2:00-3:30P every Saturday
Sunday, January 11
National Marketing Day
Monday, January 12
Lamar School Board Meeting 5:30 P
Lamar City Council Meeting 7:00 P
National Hot Tea Day
Tuesday, January 13
Commodity Distribution @ Lamar Senior Center 7:45 A
Prowers County Commissioners Meeting 1:00 P
Craft Night at Lamar Public Library 6:00 - 7:30 P
Thursday, January 15
Trivia Night @ Lamar Public Library 6:00 - 7:00 P
Friday, January 16
Karaoke @ LPL 2:00 P
Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr Day
PEP Board Meeting 12:00 P
Trailblazer Play Auditions (Lamar Public Library) 6:00 - 7:30 P
Tuesday, January 20
Historic Preservation Board Meeting 7:00 A
Lodging Panel Board Meeting 4:00 P
Lamar Chamber Board Meeting 6:00 P
Wednesday, January 21
World Communication Day
Thursday, January 22
Trailblazer Play Auditions (Lamar Public Library) 6:00 - 7:30 P
Friday, January 23
National Pie Day
Vinnie Montez Comedy Show @ The LaMar 7:00 P (Tickets: thelamarvenue.com )
Saturday, January 24
MSL Plastic Recycle Day! 10:00 A - 12:00 P
Eric Paslay in Concert @ The LaMar 7:00 P (Tickets: thelamarvenue.com )
Monday, January 26
Lamar City Council Meeting 7:00 P
Tuesday, January 27
Prowers County Commissioners Meeting 1:00 P
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
National Chocolate Cake Day
Thursday, January 29
Painting with Jess @ Lamar Public Library 6:00 P
National Puzzle Day
Friday, January 30
Chamber Annual Banquet 6:00 P (5:00 PM Social Hour)
January Weekly Events in the Community:
Lamar Stitch Crafters! Every Saturday 2:00-3:30 P at the Lamar Public Library
Free Swing Dance Lessons! Every Tuesday 2:00 P at the Lamar Community Resource and Senior Center
Eagles Bingo – Every Tuesday at 7:00 P
Elks Bingo – Every Thursday at 7:00 P
Spanish Class for Kids! (Free class with Claudia Terrazas) January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th - 6:00 - 7:00 P
- Grades PreK-12th Grade
- Learn Spanish - Speaking, Reading, and Writing!!
*Subject to change due to cancellations, holidays closures, etc…
Click here to see the most up-to-date information on upcoming City and Community events: https://ci.lamar.co.us/calendars
Monday, February 2
Groundhog Day
Main Street Lamar Board Meeting 6:00 P
Prowers County Genealogical Society Meeting 6:00 P
Wednesday, February 4
Common Grounds with the City Council 7:00 P
Library Homeschool Hub in the Cultural Events Center 2:00 P
Wednesday, February 4-Sunday, February 8
High Plains Snow Goose Festival - For more info: https://highplainssnowgoose.com/
Monday, February 9
Lamar School Board Meeting 5:30 P
City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 P
National Umbrella Day
Thursday, February 12
Lincoln's Birthday
Friday, February 13
Lego Club! @ LPL 2:00 P
Saturday, February 14
Valentine's Day
3rd Annual Sweetheart Dance (SDS) at the Lamar Elks Lodge 6:00 - 10:00 pm (Tickets-available at the door, Singles: $10.00, Couples: $15.00)
Monday, February 16
President's Day
Friday, February 20
Library Karaoke 2:00 P
Sunday, February 22
Washington's Birthday
Sunday, February 23
Free Dump Weekend 12:30 P - 3:30 P
Monday, February 24
City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 P
National Tortilla Chip Day
Tuesday, February 25
Eagles Bingo 7:00 P
Let's All Eat Right Day
Wednesday, February 26
Coffee with Rob 7:00 A
Thursday, February 27
Elks Bingo 7:00 P
February Weekly Events in the Community:
Lamar Stitch Crafters! Every Saturday 2:00-3:30 P at the Lamar Public Library
Free Swing Dance Lessons! Every Tuesday 2:00 P at the Lamar Community Resource and Senior Center
Eagles Bingo – Every Tuesday at 7:00 P
Elks Bingo – Every Thursday at 7:00 P
*Subject to change due to cancellations, holidays closures, etc…
Click here to see the most up-to-date information on upcoming City and Community events: https://ci.lamar.co.us/calendars