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- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 22: Pay schedule approved, board roles revised, funding detailed
- MA School Board, May 11, 25: MA addresses gender issues, budgets
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 2, 9, and 16: Approval of three commercial multi-tenant buildings off Struthers Road
- El Paso County Planning Commission, May 4 and 18: Townhome development off Woodmoor Drive recommended for approval
- Monument Town Council, May 1 and 15: Midtown Collection of Monument Junction approved on 5-2 vote
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 3, 11, and 25: Board considers water issues and Elephant Rock
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, May 17: Directors elected; ambulance sale approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 24: Gleneagle annexation timeline unknown; merger process continues
- Monument Fire District, May 24: Board director positions change; contractor hiring flexibility approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 8: Board reorganized; request for supplemental water considered
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 18: Board reorganizes; aquifer storage and recovery study presented
- Monument Sanitation District, May 17: New board members sworn in
- Triview Metropolitan District, May 18: Former directors recognized; new directors sworn in
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 18: Water quality tests look promising
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Organizations (NEPCO): Wildfires drive up insurance costs in county
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 24: Board hears about new regulation regarding vegetable gardens
- May Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Explore nature and the outdoors Explore nature and the outdoors
- June Library Events: Join us for a Summer Adventure
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 18: Authors show ways to find history on hikes
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Storms damage trails and roads, fill reservoirs
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Very good plants, harmful invaders
- Art Matters: Art spaces for our creative spirit
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 28, April 4 & 18: Overlook Estates rezone denied
- Monument Fire District, April 26: Potential Gleneagle annexation ignites concern; Hayes recognized
- Monument Town Council, April: Land use bill, investigation loom
- El Paso County Planning Commission, April 20 Plans for three commercial multi-tenant buildings recommended for approval
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 26: Northern subdistrict dissolution plan underway; 2022 supplemental budget approved
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, April 19: Board approves wage compensation schedule; wildland technicians hired
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, April 11: Bear Creek Elementary, Portrait of a Graduate and Educator, wellness policy discussed
- Monument Academy School Board, April 13: MA selects board members, makes progress on finances
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, April 17: New director sworn in; board reorganization; Safe and Welcoming Schools discussion
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 10: Trail agreement with school district approved
- Monument Sanitation District, April 20: Focus on infrastructure
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 20: Waste treatment plant debate continues
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, April 16: Acquisition policies approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, April 20: Northern Delivery System pipeline installation begins
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, April 13: Direction for water system and stormwater unclear
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, April 27: Strategies for water and drainage take shape
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 26: Board considers common area concerns
- April Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Reading the West
- May Library Events: Preparations for summer reading underway
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 20: Pikes Peak Library District holds wealth of history
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): No mow May; planting in our mountain forest climes
- Art Matters: Contemporary art prints and artist handmade books
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, March 20: Proposed pay schedule introduced
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Feb. 28 and March 21: Board hears calls to set aside Flying Horse North decision amid impropriety concerns
- Monument Academy School Board, March 9: MA building corporation executes construction documents; board extends interim COO contract
- El Paso County Planning Commission, March 2 and 16: Commissioners say 5-acre lots under attack, vote against rezone
- Monument Town Council, March 6 and 20: New clerk, new police officers, and $100,000 change order approved
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, March 9 and 23: Future of Elephant Rock property unclear
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 13: New technology for sewer maintenance
- Monument Sanitation District, March 15: >Election canceled
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 16: Board seeks long-term contract with CSU
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, March 16: Compliance with procurement policies approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, March 23: District will hold election; multiple contracts approved
- Triview Board Candidate Statements
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, March 15: Board of Directors election canceled
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 22: Local COVID emergency status ends; vehicle storage agreement approved
- Monument Fire District, March 22: Four board directors elected; cell phone tower contract approved
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Organizations: NEPCO hears from fire officials
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, March 22: Board approves revisions to design manual
- March Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: The power of human connection
- April Library Events: Quilt show continues
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 16: History of the KKK in Denver presented
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Plants can fill us with food and fill our electrical energy needs, too
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Wildfire mitigation in Monument Preserve
- Art Matters:
Paper mache: a high art with a long history
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Town Council, Feb. 6 and 21: Beacon Lite business withdraws annexation request after concerns from new board
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Feb. 21: Board president resigns; budget and draft calendar discussed
- Family and Community Advisory Committee, Feb. 7: Committee learns about Lewis-Palmer Elementary School, legislative issues, and title programs
- Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 9: Board hears finance and mid-year COO updates
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 9 and 23: Board hears proposals for Elephant Rock property
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Feb. 15: Audit officer search continues; replacement firefighters hired
- Monument Fire District, Feb. 22: Community outreach/public information officer position approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 13: Board permits Monument Academy to build road to ease traffic
- Monument Sanitation District, Feb.15: Board appoints new director
- Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 16: Assistant manager hired; district receives $3.4 million
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 16: Donala to lease water to Martin Marietta
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Feb. 16: Board adopts budget, awards testing contract
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Feb. 7 and 21: Citizen voices concern with county land development policy
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 30, Feb. 1 and 23: Annual meeting, reorganization, and signage
- February Weather Wrap
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: March mystery madness
- March Library Events: Enjoy our annual quilt display, participate in adult reading
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 16: Awake the Lake Committee describes mission
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Colorado in March is full of nature’s surprises
- Art Matters: Artists know how to share the visible and the invisible
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Town Council, Jan. 3 and 17: New Monument board sets aside investigation until new law firm hired
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Jan. 12 and 26: Board awards adult-use cannabis licenses, discusses stalled Elephant Rock project
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Jan. 10: Committee restructure, Kilmer presentation, strategic plan update
- Monument Academy School Board, Jan. 3, 12, and 27 Board hires financial consultant
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Jan. 23: Board discusses budgeting strategy for facilities, passes amended budget
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 9: Board sets rules for new year
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 19: Wastewater study funding disputed
- Monument Sanitation District, Jan.18: Raspberry Lane repair launches
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Jan. 19: Water re-use project holds first meeting
- Triview Metropolitan District, Jan. 19: Rate increases approved; NDS pipeline project moving along
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Jan. 18: Deputy chief receives recognition upon retirement; property loss averted
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 25: Sun Hills storage agreement approved; subdistrict dissolution process begins
- Monument Fire District, Jan. 25: Palmer Lake declines ambulance contract; district leads county mass casualty plan
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 10, 17, and 24: New chair and vice chair appointed
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO), Jan. 21: New board introduced; guest speakers discuss transportation, impact fees
- January Weather Wrap
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Whispers of nature and wildlife around us
- February Library Events: Winter Adult Reading Program is underway
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 19: Historical Society holds annual meeting
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Bringing nature indoors: seedlings, plants, and soil
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Trail etiquette
- Art Matters: Valentines and the fates of flirts
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Correction: The Monument Board of Trustees meeting was Tuesday, January 17. The Community Calendar article incorrectly shows the meeting date as January 16.
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- Monument Board of Trustees/Town Council, December 2022: Special investigator claims Home Rule Charter void in report alleging illegal electioneering by Monument staff
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 1 and 8: Board launches fundraising campaign; CFO resigns
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 12: Results of calendar survey discussed; mid-year compensation action approved
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Dec. 8 and 15: New leadership takes the helm
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District & Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2 and 3, Dec. 5: Rate increases for residents; 2023 budgets and mill levies adopted
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 12: Rate increases approved for 2023
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 13: 2023 budget approved; NDS timeline
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 21: Board approves rate increases for 2023
- Monument Sanitation District, Dec.21: Employees get 9% pay increase
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 7: 2023 budget approved, mill levy certified
- Monument Fire District, Dec. 7: Meet and confer plus agreement extended; employee handbook revised
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 7: 2023 budget hearing; staff member departure
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 20: Approval for RV storage special use at Highway 83 property
- December Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Get cooking in the new year
- January Library Events: Explore the resources at your library
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Dec. 11: 89th Annual Yule Log Hunt
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Lords of the rings: our magnificent, ponderous pines
- Art Matters: Who buys art and why?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Monument tree lighting, Dec. 3
- TLWC to accept 2023 grant applications starting Jan. 15
- Monument Hill Kiwanis sponsors North Pole Craft Fair, Dec. 3
- Monument Hill Kiwanis rang the bell at King Soopers and Walmart
- Monument celebrates Small Town Christmas, Dec. 3
- Shield616 awards Monument PD protective gear, Dec. 5
- Monument Lake closed for sewer replacement project, Dec. 5
- From a reader: The Moon, the Stars, and Mars, Dec. 8
- David Arkenstone and Friends at TLCA, Dec. 9
- Friends of Fox Run Park Ornament Party, Dec. 10
- A Christmas Carol at Palmer Lake Town Hall, Dec. 10
- Wreaths Across America, Dec. 17
- Chamber Christmas Party, Dec. 20
- Monument Preserve Wildfire mitigation as of Dec. 27
- Pikes Peak Fireworks, Dec. 31
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 1, 8, and 15: County approves sketch plan for 846 homes and a luxury hotel resort in Black Forest
- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 7 and 21: Annexation action delayed; election results portent change in direction
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 3 and 17: Commissioners deadlocked in Flying Horse North sketch plan vote
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 10 and 17: Board adopts new town code, proceeds with retail marijuana
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17: Water and sewer rates to rise
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov.16: Board holds the line on rates
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17: Holbein plant radium below detectable levels
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 17: Colorado Springs Utilities contract awaiting approval
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov. 15: 2023 budget approved; Sun Hills station’s future undecided
- Monument Fire District, Nov. 16: 2023 budget approved; mill levy match maintains revenue
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 16: Proposed 2023 budget presented; FAMLI program rejected
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 10 and 18: Board adds to uniform policy, moves forward on COO hiring
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 14: Board acts on bus purchases, opts out of FAMLI, ponders ways to cope with failure of the mill levy override ballot measure
- D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Nov. 15: Committee discusses options following election
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Nov. 12: Two county commissioners speak on budgeting, spending
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 16: Board passes budget, increases annual dues
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: More fall releases for the holidays
- December Library Events: Invitation to relax
- Palmer Lake Historical Society: Historic flood remembered
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): December gardening
- Art Matters: How to buy real art, within any budget
- Snapshots of Our Community
- SPCS Chess Tournament, Oct. 1
- Districts receive awards, Oct. 26
- Empty Bowls raised over $19K
- GMS and TN Parker receive award
- John Adams at TLCA, Oct. 29
- Ham Radio Tech Day, Oct. 29
- Black Forest Arts & Crafts Fall Show
- OCN mailing day, Nov. 3
- Cruisers donate food to TLC
- Hazel Miller at TLCA, Nov. 12
- DCC Fall Band Concert, Nov. 10
- Chamber host non-profit night
- Silver Key at Tri-Lakes ribbon cutting
- Gobble Squabble, Nov. 19
- Alpaca Extravaganza, Nov. 26-27
- Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26
- Monument Window Art, Nov. 20
- Mt. Herman road closure
- Palmer Lake Star Lighting, Nov. 26
- Historic Barn Razed
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 17: Planning director hired; multifamily apartments approved following changes to the plans
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 6, 13, and 25: Board approves joint resolution with D38 on MLO
- Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Oct. 24: Board receives Monument Academy annual report, Unified Improvement Plan
- D38 Parent and Community (formerly District Accountability) Advisory Committee, Oct. 11: Committee votes to change name, include new subcommittees
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 13 and 27: Water Fund and municipal code prove contentious
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 13: Board proceeds with long-range plan
- Monument Sanitation District, Oct.19: Sewer overflow contained
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 13: Draft budget includes increases in charges
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 20: Home Rule Charter concerns; Northern Delivery System pipeline details laid out
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 12: 2023 budget options presented; commissioner seeks district opinion
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 18: Mill levy adjustment approved, residents voice multiple concerns
- Monument Fire District, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26: Mill levy adjustment approved; 2023 proposed budget presented
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, and 25: County presents 2023 preliminary balanced budget; renews Black Forest Section 16 lease
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 20: Two special use applications recommended for approval despite neighbors’ concerns
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26: Owners raise concerns about excess dogs, new open space
- October Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: New fall releases from your favorite authors
- November Library Events: Schedule changes for November
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 20: The history of the Alexander Film and Aircraft Company
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Nature, mood, and electro culture
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Forest Health Restoration Project update
- Art Matters: What is the value of art—and who decides?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Military appreciation at LP
- Focusing on the Fight, Sept. 4
- Chamber at Searle Ranch, Sept. 20
- NASTaP celebration, Sept. 24
- Monument Warriors, Oct. 1
- WMMI Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 1
- Lantern Festival, Oct. 8
- Palmer Lake 0.5K “race”, Oct. 9
- Monument Candidate Forum, Oct. 13
- Skate Park Murals, Oct. 15
- 100+ Women Who Care, Oct. 19
- Front Range Makers Market, Oct. 19
- Pumpkin Giveaway, Oct. 22
- Powder Puff Football, Oct. 5
- JCSL Fall Festival, Oct. 27
- Trunk or Treat, Oct. 28
- TLC Client Appreciation, Oct. 31
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 6 and 19: Developers clash with neighbors; trustees frustrated after planners quit
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 1, 8, and 13: COO resigns; board fills vacancy and considers MLO
- Lewis-Palmer D38 DAAC, Sept. 13: Committee adds two subcommittees, discusses MLO and spring test results
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 19: Board accredits schools, adopts character education programs, plans community engagement
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Sept. 8 and 22: Fire Department receives grant
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 20: Mill levy adjustment recommended; board pushes ahead with merger
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Sept. 21: 2021 audit is unmodified; staff members promoted to permanent status
- Monument Fire District, Sept. 28: Board meeting held after publication
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District & Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2 & 3, Sept. 12: Northern Monument Creek Interceptor design phase moves forward
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 12: Long-range plan turns away from additional wells
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 20: 2023 budget planning begins; costs increasing
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 15: Contract awarded; district receives funding
- Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 21: District receives $684,000 American Recovery grant
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 22: Good news on the radium front
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Sept. 6 and 13: Cooperation encouraged as Black Forest rezone approved despite neighbors’ objections
- Community Meeting, Sept. 8: Flying Horse North project update provided at meeting
- Community Meeting, Sept. 13: Concerns raised about proposed Sunset Amphitheater
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, Sept. 10: NEPCO learns about local developments and D38
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Lose yourself in historical fiction
- October Library Events: Authors to visit, Friends of the Library Week set
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 15: Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): High altitude garden success in any season
- On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins): Ways to handle local wildlife encounters
- Art Matters: Sunlight for mood, performance, and health
- Snapshots of Our Community
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Aug. 22: Board approves wording of property tax ballot initiative, recognizes staff
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Aug. 11 and 25: Elephant Rock developer chosen; cannabis and mill levy questions go to voters
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 1 and 11: Board approves student handbook changes
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees workshop and special meeting, Aug. 11 and 15: Elephant Rock financials and mill levy override discussed
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 18: Board gets presentations on legislation and history, approves Falcon Commerce Center Phase 2
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 1: Board approves two ordinances, cancels two workshops
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 15: Board approves ordinance but splits on amendment
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 16: 2021 audit approved; district boundary realignment discussed
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Aug. 17: New engine arrives in district
- Monument Fire District, Aug. 24: New fire station proposed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 18: Residents question water taste and availability
- Monument Sanitation District, July 20: New developments enlarge service area
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 18: New member appointed to board
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 18: 2021 audit receives "clean opinion"; sewer cleaning truck approved
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Aug. 18: Black Forest rezone recommended for approval despite neighbors’ concerns
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 2, 9, 16, and 23: Planning Commission changes and additional Tri-Lakes Cares funding approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 24:
Residents bring lawyer to subdivision appeal, hear about D38 MLO
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Noteworthy young adult reads
- August Library Events: Math tutoring suspended, regular programming resumes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Aug. 6: Chautauqua days remembered
- Palmer Lake Historical Society:
Refurbished sign a historical legacy for Palmer Lake
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Nature harvest: Seeds are miracles in tiny packages
- Art Matters: Art, mindfulness, and focus
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Burney Sisters at TLCA, Aug. 20
- Miss Monument: PRHS graduate
- TLWC grant provides cameras
- National Night Out, Aug. 6
- Party for the Parks, July 16
- Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 5-6
- AARP chapter celebrates 50th
- Black Forest Festival, Aug. 13
- Furrow Road extension postponed
- Fox Run Park Concert, Aug. 18
- Black Forest Concert, Aug. 18
- DCC Senior Sunrise, Aug. 19
- Palmer Lake fishing at sunrise
- Explosion of fall flowers, Aug. 27
- WMMI Family History Day, Aug. 20
- UPS ribbon cutting, Aug. 23
- Hammond heads to Zambia
- Senior center moves
- Trinity Community Park opens
- An important message for our readers: OCN needs your help!
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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