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Governmental Bodies
- Monument Board of Trustees Workshop, Mon., May 3, 5:30
p.m., Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Info:
719-884-8017.
- Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon., May 3, 6:30
p.m., Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Normally meets
1st and 3rd Mon. each month. Info: 719-884-8017,
www.townofmonument.org/260/Board-of-Trustees for remote attendance
links.
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners meeting, view agendas
and meetings at www.agendasuite.org/iip/elpaso Tue.,
May 4. 9 a.m. Centennial
Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 150, Colo. Springs. Meets every Tue. Info:
719-520-6430, www.agendasuite.org/iip/elpaso.
- El Paso County Planning Commission special meeting, Wed., May
5 and May 26. Adoption of Your El Paso Master Plan as the Master
Plan for El Paso County, replacing previously adopted county Master Plan
elements. Special hearings begin at 9 a.m. 719-520-6300. See
www.elpasoco.com, Departments,
Planning and Community Development, Planning Commission, 2021 meetings.
- El Paso County Planning Commission meeting, live-streamed at
www.elpasoco.com/public-meetings/, Thu.,
May 6 & 20, 1 p.m.,
Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 150, Colo. Springs. Meets 1st &
3rd Thur. (if required) each month. Info: 719-520-6300,
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com/.
- Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District Board Meeting, Mon.,
May
10, 1 p.m., 1845 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. Meets 2nd Mon. each month.
Info: 719-488-2525, www.woodmoorwater.com.
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee Meeting, Tue.,
May 11, 10 a.m., 16510 Mitchell Ave. Meets 2nd Tue. each month. Info:
Bill Burks,719-481-4053.
- Monument Land Development Code and Zoning Map Update Public Open
House, Tue., May 11, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monument Town Hall
Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Info: Debbie Flynn, Planner II,
Town of Monument Planning Department, 719-488-1604.
- Palmer Lake Sanitation District Board meeting, call in only:
650-479-3208, Access Code 76439078, Wed., May 12, 9 a.m., 120
Middle Glenway. Meets 2nd Wed. each month. Info: 719-481-2732.
www.plsd.org.
- Monument Planning Commission meeting, Wed., May 12, 6
p.m. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Meets 2nd Wed.
each month. Topics are expected to include the Land Development Code and
Zoning Map Update. To see the options for remote public participation in
each meeting, visit
www.townofmonument.org/263/Planning-Commission-Board-of-Adjustment.
Info: 719-884-8028. www.townofmonument.org.
- Monument Academy School Board meeting, Thu., May 13, 6
p.m., see website for YouTube meeting link. Meets 2nd Thu. each month. Info:
719-481-1950,
www.monumentacademy.net/school-board/board-meeting-minutes/.
- Palmer Lake Town Council meeting, Thu., May 13, 6 p.m.,
Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Meets 2nd Thu. each month. Info:
719-481-2953, www.townofpalmerlake.com.
- D38 District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC), (skip
May) Wed., 7 p.m., Usually meets five times per school year on the second
Tuesday of the month (Sept., Oct., Nov., Jan., Feb., Apr.).
https://www.youtube.com/user/LPSDCommunity. Info: 719.481.9546,
vwood@lewispalmer.org.
- Monument Academy School Board meeting, Thu, May 13, 6:00
p.m., Board meets 2nd Thu. each month. Info: 719-481-1950,
www.monumentacademy.net/school-board/board-meeting-minutes/.
- Palmer Lake Town Board of Trustees meeting, Thu., May 13,
6 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Meets 2nd Thu. each
month. Info: 719-481-2953, www.townofpalmerlake.com.
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board meeting, Mon.
May 17,
6-10 p.m., Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Meets 3rd Mon. each
month. Livestream on the district’s YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/user/LPSDCommunity, Agenda and supporting documents at
https://go.boarddocs.com/co/lewispalmer/Board.nsf/vpublic. Info: (719)
488-4700, vwood@lewispalmer.org,
www.lewispalmer.org.
- Monument Board of Trustees workshop, Mon., May 17, 5:30
p.m., Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Discuss schedule
revisions, TABOR, and home rule initiation. Info: 719-884-8017
- Monument Board of Trustees meeting, Mon., May 17, 6:30
p.m., Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Normally meets
1st and 3rd Mon. each month. Info: 719-884-8017,
www.townofmonument.org/260/Board-of-Trustees for remote attendance
links.
- Wescott Fire Protection District Board meeting. Tue.,
May 18,
4 p.m. Station 1, 15415 Gleneagle Dr. For a virtual meeting, the phone
number is 669-900-9128, and the meeting code is 980 378 2073. Meetings are
usually on the third Tuesday of each month. For information, call Executive
Administrator Stacey Popovich at 719-488-8680 or see
www.wescottfire.org.
- Monument Sanitation District Board meeting, Wed,
May 19,
9 a.m., 130 2nd St. Zoom meeting. Find joining instructions on the website.
Meets 3rd Wed. each month. Info: 719-481-4886,
www.colorado.gov/msd.
- Academy Water and Sanitation District Board meeting, the
public can join the Skype meeting:
https://join.skype.com/PAcujKTn7Nrh. Check the website for a link:
https://academywsd.colorado.gov/notices-and-alerts, Wed.,
May 19,
6 p.m. Wescott Fire Station 1, 15415 Gleneagle Dr. Meets 3rd Wed. each
month. Info: 719-481-0711, https://academywsd.colorado.gov.
- Palmer Lake Town Planning Commission meeting, Wed., May 19,
6 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Meets 3rd Wed. each
month. Info: 719-481-2953, www.townofpalmerlake.com.
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District Board meeting, Wed,
May 19, 7 p.m., Station 1, 11445 Teachout Rd. Meets 3rd Wed. each
month. Info: 719-495-4300, www.bffire.org.
- Donala Water & Sanitation District Board meeting, Check the
website for the access code for the electronic meeting, Thu., May
20, 9 a.m., 15850 Holbein Dr. Meets 3rd Thu. each month. Info:
719-488-3603, www.donalawater.org.
- Triview Metropolitan District Board meeting, Thu.,
May 20,
5:30 p.m., 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 302, Monument. Meets 3rd Thu. each
month. Info: 719-488-6868, www.triviewmetro.com.
- El Paso County Planning Commission special meeting, Wed.,
May
26, Action for the Master Plan adoption. 2021 special hearings begin at
9 a.m. Contact Planning and Community Development Department at
719-520-6300. Full staff reports for each item can also be found at
www.elpasoco.com, Departments, Planning and Community Development, Planning
Commission, 2021 Meetings.
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Board meeting. Zoom
meeting. Find joining instructions at www.tlmfire.org or contact Jennifer
Martin, 719-484-0911, Wed., May 26, 6:30 p.m. . Location
change: From May-October 2021 the meetings will be held at the Chamber of
Commerce, 166 Second St. downtown Monument. Meets 4th Wed. each month. Info:
www.tlmfire.org.
- Woodmoor Improvement Association Board meeting, Wed., May 26,
7 p.m., Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Dr. Meets 4th Wed. each month. Info:
719-488-2693, www.woodmoor.org.
- Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon., June 7, 6:30
p.m., Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Topics are
expected to include a public hearing on the Land Development Code and Zoning
Map Update. Public hearing on Normally meets 1st and 3rd Mon. each month.
Info: 719-884-8017,
www.townofmonument.org/260/Board-of-Trustees for remote attendance
links.
Local Library Events
For information on library events, see the library events
column and visit www.ppld.org.
Weekly and Monthly Events
- Monument Hill Farmer’s Market, every Sat. starting May
15. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 66 Jefferson St. Many new vendors plus all your old
favorites. 592-9420. See ad on page 5.
- Group of Artists (GOA) meetings at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA), SUSPENDED, 10 a.m.-noon, 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Lively
discussions about art topics, general studies on creativity. Meets 1st Sat.
each month. Info: 481-0475, info@trilakesarts.org
- The Centering Prayer Group at Black Forest Community Church.
First Sat. of every month from 8:30-10 a.m. at the old log church.
Centering prayer opens and closes the meetings with discussion and
fellowship in between; open to all. Contact Rev. Roger Butts, 719-433-3135
for information.
- Monument Hill Kiwanis Club Meeting, Zoom meeting,
www.MHKiwanis.org,
MonumentHillKiwanis@gmail.com for details; every
Sat., 9
a.m., Guests are welcome at weekly meetings featuring speakers on a variety
of topics and a free continental breakfast at normal meetings. Memberships
open to the public. Join the150+ men & women of the Tri-Lakes area who work
together to make a difference for youth and our community. Info: RF Smith,
719-210-4987, www.MHKiwanis.org. See
ad on page 3.
- Neighborhood Net, every Sat., 10 a.m. Amateur radio
operators practice for emergencies on weekly repeater nets so neighbors can
help neighbors. Sign up at www.mereowx.org/neighborhood-net or
contactus@mereowx.org.
- The Wine Seller Free Wine Tastings, SUSPENDED, every Sat., 1-4 p.m., 2805 Roberts Dr., Monument. Info: 719-488-3019,
www.thewineseller.net.
- Bingo by the American Legion, SUSPENDED, every Sat.,
game sales start at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., the Depot Restaurant, in
Palmer Lake. Proceeds go to scholarships and other community support
activities. Info: 719-481-8668, http://legionpost9-11.org/ .
- Lions Clubs Bingo, SUSPENDED, every Sat., 10 a.m.,
and Wed., 7 p.m.; Carefree Bingo, 3440 N. Carefree Circle, Colo. Springs.
Tri-Lakes Lions Club’s portion of the proceeds benefit those in need in the
Tri-Lakes Community. Info: Jim Naylor, 719-481-8741 or
www.trilakeslionsclub.org
- Lucretia Vaile Museum, closed for now, 66 Lower Glenway
St., Palmer Lake. Free. The museum houses items of local historical
significance. Special displays rotate every 4-6 months. Info: 719-559-0837,
https://palmerdividehistory.org.
- Artful Outdoors, every Sat.-Sun., 1-3 p.m. and by
appointment. Join Janet Sellers for weekly art and nature talks and DIY art
techniques at local nature and art spots. All ages, good social distancing,
masks required, all outdoors for now. Limited to 5 at a time for now. Info:
janetsellers@ocn.me,
www.StartMyArt.com.
- Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church, both in-person and livestream
at www.tlumc.org/live every Sun.,
8 & 11 a.m. traditional, 9:30 a.m. contemporary. Watch live or on replay:
www.facebook.com/tlumc,
www.youtube.com/tlumc.
Registration required for in-person worship
www.tlumc.org/registration.
Info: 719-488-1365, www.tlumc.org. See ad
on page 3.
- Fuel Church Sunday Service, every Sun., Connection
9:30-10 a.m. New service times, 10:45 a.m. Live service streaming at
www.fuelchurch.org at 11:25 a.m.,
Mountain Community Mennonite Church, 643 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Nursery &
kids service. Non-denominational, spirit-filled. Need prayer? Email us
info@fuel.org. See ad on page 8.
- Women’s A.A. Step Study, meeting remotely, call for details,
every Mon., 6:30 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 Baptist
Rd. Park in west lot. Info: 866-641-9190.
- Monument Life Recovery Group, Check the website, every
Mon., 6:30-7:30 p.m., The Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd. This
faith-based support group is for those seeking freedom from all hurts,
habits, and hang-ups. Daycare provided for children under age 11. Info:
303-946-2659,
www.liferecoverygroups.com/meetings/life-recovery-group-3/.
- Monument Hill Kiwanis Bingo, SUSPENDED, every Mon.,
7:30 p.m., Carefree Bingo, 3440 N. Carefree Circle, Colo. Springs. All
proceeds benefit those in need in the Tri-Lakes Community. Info:
bingo@mhkiwanis.org.
- Senior Citizen Luncheons, Connections Café sites will have "grab and
go" (prepared meals). every Mon.-Fri., 12-12:30 p.m., Mountain
Community Mennonite Church, 643 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. A $2.25 donation is
requested. Please call 719-884-2300 to reserve your meal. See the menu for
the month in the Senior Beat newsletter. Meals on Wheels and Home
Delivered Meals will deliver frozen meals for the week to Monument on
Wednesdays. Food Pantry offers a "pick up only" model for clients.
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI), every Mon., Wed.,
Fri., Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 225 North Gate Blvd. (I-25 Exit 156 A). Group
tours are suspended temporarily. Masks required. Cost: $11 adults, $10
military/AAA, $9 seniors & students, $6 children 3-12, free to children
under 3 & museum members. Info: 719-488-0880,
info@wmmi.org,
www.wmmi.org.
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI), Lecture Series, check
the website, Tue., 7-8 p.m., 225 North Gate Blvd. (I-25 Exit 156 A).
RSVP & Info: 488-0880, RSVP@wmmi.org,
www.wmmi.org.
- Tri-Lakes Silver Alliance Thrift Store, now open Mon.-Sat.,
10 a.m.-4 p.m., 755 Hwy 105, Suite N, in the West End Center. All proceeds
support Tri-Lakes Senior Programs. Volunteers needed, phone 716-464-6873. To
donate furniture, call 719-488-3495 for a pickup. Info:
www.TriLakesSeniors.org.
- Tri-Lakes YMCA Senior Coffee, SUSPENDED, every Tue.,
9:30-11:30 a.m., 17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument. Members and non-members
are welcome. Socialize, have coffee and snacks in the front lobby. Free.
Info: 719-630-2604,
https://ppymca.org/locations/north/tri-lakes/tri-lakes/holly-brandon.
- Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families meeting: ACA
Promises, every Tue., 6:30-7:30 p.m. As a child, did you develop
a false self in order to survive? See quiz at
https://adultchildren.org/newcomer/am-i-an-adult-child/. The solution is
learning to re-parent ourselves with gentleness, humor, love, and respect.
Meeting via Zoom. Call/text Stacey 206-384-8285 or see
www.adultchildren.org (click on
Newcomer), information@acawso.com
- Al-anon Meeting: Monument Serenity, visit
www.al-anon-co.org to
find online and phone meetings every Tue., 7:30-8:30 p.m.,
Ascent Church (formerly the Tri-Lakes Chapel), 1750 Deer Creek Rd.,
Monument. Info: Kay, 719-481-9258, www.al-anon-co.org.
- Essentrics Fitness Program at Senior Center, every Tue.,
9 a.m. & Thu., 10 a.m., Lewis-Palmer High School modular building
across from the YMCA, on Jackson Creek Pkwy. Registration & info: Sue
Walker, 719-330-0241, www.trilakesseniors.org
- Peak Reader Children’s Literacy Program, SUSPENDED, every
Tue. & Thu., 5:30-6:30 p.m., Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake
Woodmoor Dr. Free one-to-one tutoring for children reading below grade
level. To enroll your child or volunteer as a tutor, visit
www.childrensliteracycenter.org or call 719-471-8672.
- Tri-Lakes Cruisers, a nonprofit car club. Wed., May 5, 7 p.m.,
Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce community room. Meets the first Wed. of every
month. The club is preparing for its annual car show scheduled for the last
Sunday in August (Aug. 29, 2021) with 20 trophies to be awarded. Club
membership applications are now being accepted and are available on the
website: www.tl-cruisers.weebly.com on the "ABOUT" page.
- Tri-Lakes Church of Christ Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal
(Free) & Classes, SUSPENDED, every Wed., 6-7:30 p.m.,
20450 Beacon Lite Road, Monument (corner of Beacon Lite & County Line
Roads). Info: 488-9613, gregsmith@trilakeschurch.org,
www.trilakeschurch.org.
- Zoom Bible Study, Kehilat, every Wed., 6:15 p.m. Bring
your hungry and tired so they can be filled and more blessed. Ms. Williams,
719-453-6279.
- Al-anon Meeting: Letting Go, visit
www.al-anon-co.org to find online
and phone meetings every Thu., 9-10:10 a.m., Ascent Church,
1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument. Info: www.al-anon.co.org.
- Monumental Impact’s Community of Support, Thu., May 20
and Thu., June 10, 5 p.m. 55 Adams St. (virtual link can be emailed),
Connect with businesses and individuals involved in technology, engineering
and entrepreneurship that are interested in being the Community of Support
to high school students in these career pathways. May and June students will
have an opportunity to pitch their product and project ideas. Info:
719-387-7414, enable@monumentalimpact.org. Register:
www.monumentalimpact.org/community/.
- A.A. Big Book Study, Call 425-436-6200, access code 575176#
every Thu., 7 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 W. Baptist
Rd.
- The Speedtrap, Music on the Patio. every weekend in May.
84 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Open 8-2 every day, later on weekends. Info:
719-488-2007, www.speedtrapbistro.com. See ad on page 5.
- Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), check website, every Fri., 8 a.m., Monument Chamber of Commerce, 166 2nd St., Monument. Info:
Terry, 719-684-4912, or visit www.TOPS.org.
- Chess Nuts, every Mon., 5-9 p.m., Silver Alliance Senior
Center, across the street from the YMCA. Any age, any skill. Learners
welcome. Drop in and leave when you want. Bring your own board and pieces if
you have them. Meets every Monday, 1 p.m. Info:
www.TriLakesSeniors.org/chess.
- Black Forest AARP Potluck Lunch & Meeting, all in-person AARP
activities are canceled through the first quarter of 2021, 12455
Black Forest Rd. All ages welcome. Meets 2nd Wed. each month. RSVP & info:
Stan, 596-6787, www.aarpchapter1100blackforest.weebly.com.
- Foot Care Clinic, Silver Alliance Senior Center across the
street from the Tri-Lakes YMCA, on the Lewis-Palmer High School campus. A
registered nurse examines your feet and provides foot care advice, toenail
trimming. By appointment only. Info: Nurse Association, 719-577-4448.
- Bridge, SUSPENDED, Silver Alliance Senior Center, 1300
Higby Rd., Monument. Formerly met 2nd Thu. each month, Sept.-June. Info:
www.trilakesseniors.org/programs/events.html.
- Senior Bingo, SUSPENDED, Mountain Community Mennonite
Church, 643 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, after the senior lunch. Come for lunch at
noon, then stay and play. Free! Prizes! Formerly met 2nd Thu. each month.
Info: Maggie Nealon, 719-488-3037.
- Ben Lomond Gun Club, SUSPENDED, Tri-Lakes Chapter
Formerly met 2nd Thu. each month. Info: https://blgc.org/.
- Silver Center Book Club, Fri., May 14, 11 a.m.-noon,
Senior Center across the street from the Tri-Lakes YMCA, on Lewis-Palmer
High School campus. All are welcome. Coffee & snacks served. Meets 2nd Fri.
each month. RSVP & Info: Sue, 719-330-0241.
- El Paso County Hazardous Materials & Recycling Collection Facility.
https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/environmental-division/
Appointments required. 719-520-7878.
- Palmer Lake Art Group. Check the website. Formerly met 2nd Sat.
each month, , Mountain Community Mennonite Church, 643 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake.
A variety of art programs is offered after the social gathering and business
meeting. Guests welcome. Info: 719-460-4179,
www.palmerlakeartgroup.com.
- Amateur Radio WØTLM (Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association), check
the website, Mon., May 17. All amateur radio operators or those
interested in becoming one are welcome. Meets 3rd Mon. Info: Joyce Witte,
719-661-9824, Joycewitte@gmail.com;
www.W0TLM.com.
- Gleneagle Sertoma luncheon meeting, SUSPENDED, Liberty
Heights, 12105 Ambassador Dr., Colo. Springs. Interesting speakers and
programs; all are welcome. Formerly met 1st & 3rd Wed. each month. Info:
Garrett Barton, 719-433-5396; Duane Gritzmaker, 719-481-2424;
www.gleneaglesertoma.org.
- Senior Bingo, Silver Alliance Senior Center, Wed., May 19.
Lewis-Palmer High School campus. Masks required. Space is limited to 16
participants; RSVP required. Meets 3rd Wed. each month. RSVP & Info: Sue
Walker, 719-464-6873, or email sue@monumentalfitness.
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7829, via Zoom.com; POC Delbert
Zehrung, 559-362-3223. Wed., May 19, 7 p.m., The Country Club
at Woodmoor, 18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument. New members welcome. Meets
3rd Wed. each month. Info: Post Commander Joe Carlson, 405-326-2588,
jcarlson@vfw7829.org,
www.vfw7829.org.
- VFW Auxiliary to Post 7829, meeting by videoconference,
Wed., May 19, 7 p.m., The Country Club at Woodmoor, 18945 Pebble
Beach Way, Monument. Guests are welcome to join; contact
carlsonmkc@aol.com for instructions
on how to connect. If you are a male or female relative of a veteran who
served on foreign soil during war or other military action, you may be
eligible. Meets 3rd Wed. each month. Info: Kathy Carlson, 719-488-1902,
carlsonmkc@aol.com.
- Palmer Lake Historical Society meeting, SUSPENDED, Palmer
Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. All are welcome. Formerly met 3rd Thu.
each month. Info: 719-559-0837, www.palmerdividehistory.org.
- Gleneagle Women’s Club, SUSPENDED, Come for lunch, book
discussions, bridge, and more. Location for lunch varies. Formerly met the
third Fri. each month, Sept.-June. Info: Syble Krafft, 719-488-2669.
- Tri-Lakes Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, SUSPENDED; if you
need any help, please call Syble or Barry. Monument Community
Presbyterian Church, 238 Third St., Monument. Come for socializing,
discussions on Parkinson’s-related issues including available support, and
occasional speakers. Formerly met the 3rd Sat. each month. Info: Syble
Krafft, 719-488-2669; Barry (group president), 719-351-9485.
- Faithful Friends discussion group, 3254 Forest Lakes Dr.,
Monument. Info: Ellen, 303-526-5000.
- Grief Share Support Group, Tue., May 15, 10:30 a.m.-noon,
Tri-Lakes Senior Center, across the street from the YMCA. The Tri-Lakes
Silver Alliance has partnered with Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care to
host a 13-session grief support group in Monument. Meets last Tue. each
month. RSVP & Info: Sue Walker, 719-330-0241.
- Tri-Lakes Chamber Monthly Education Series. 166 Second St.,
Monument. Free event for members and non-members. Please register for
virtual attendance information: www.trilakeschamber.com. Info: 481-3282.
- Senior Social, all in-person AARP activities are canceled through
the first quarter of 2021, 12455 Black Forest Rd. Formerly met the
4th Wed. each month except Nov. & Dec. Info:
www.aarpchapter1100blackforest.weebly.com.
- Friends of Fox Run Park, Zoom meeting, Thu., May 27,
6-7 p.m., email friendsoffoxrunpark@gmail.com and they will email you the link the day
of the meeting. Join the growing group to learn about volunteering and
supporting the park for safety, trails, trees, education, more. Meets 4th
Thu. each month. Info: marlenebrown@ocn.me.
- Myasthenia Gravis Association of Colorado Support Group.
Location varies. Info: Carolyn, 488-3620, www.4-mga.org, 303-360-7080,
4mga@4-mga.org.
Special Events
- Black Forest Arts & Craft Guild sale. Thu.-Sat., Apr. 29-May
1, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. May 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thousands of
handmade craft items, baked goods, etc. Near The Corner of Black Forest &
Shoup Roads, Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road,
Colorado Springs, CO 80908. Info: www.bfacg.org.
- Ready Set Go! - Wildland Fire Prevention/Mitigation Day, Sat. May 15, 8 a.m.-noon, on grounds of Lewis-Palmer Elementary School, 1315
Lake Woodmoor Dr, Monument. See before & after demonstrations of wildfire
vegetation risk reduction. Dave Root Colorado State Forester, Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention and Control, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
Wildland Crew, emergency evacuation planning. See
www.tlmfire.org or
jbumgarner@tlmfire.org for
details.
- Friends of Fox Run Park HollyDay, Sat., May 15, 11-1 p.m.
Holly Williams, county commissioner District 1, will be at Fox Run Regional
Park. Bring your lunch and walk and talk with Holly. Bring your concerns
about the future of the park, traffic, and any other questions you might
have for our commissioner for Northern El Paso County. For more information,
contact marlenebrown@ocn.me
- Monumental Med-Spa Grand Reopening, Sun. May 16, 11 a.m.
– 3 p.m. Food, live music, prizes. The Loft, 4 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake. See ad
on page 12.
- Shred Event, Mon.-Fri., May 17-21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., May 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.. Sensitive Household Documents - up to 50 pounds
for secure shredding. Pound for pound, Schur Success Group recommends a
pound of food for a pound of shred or $1 per pound, all benefitting
Tri-Lakes Cares. 366 Second St., Suite B, Monument.
- Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild Listening Club, free virtual
event, Tue., May 18, 2 p.m. Maestro Wilson will conduct monthly,
one-hour programs. RVSP at
www.cspguild.org/listening-club.html
- Art Hop. Thu., May 20, 5-8 p.m. Art Hop is the third Thu.
May-Sep. Info: 719-481-2665.
- Art Hop at Covered Treasures Bookstore. Thu., May 20, 5-8
p.m. Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second St., Monument. Susan Joy Paul (Woman
in the Wild: The Everywoman’s Guide to Hiking, Camping, and Backcountry
Travel) and Chris Meehan (Best Outdoor Adventures Colorado Front
Range: A Guide to the Region’s Greatest Hiking, Climbing, Cycling, and
Paddling). Art Hop is the third Thu May-Sep Info: 719-481-2665.
- Cherry Creek Crossing Multi-Family Garage Sales. Sat. May 22,
8 a.m.-4 p.m. NW corner Hodgen Rd. & Hwy. 83. See ad on page 6.
- Service in the Parks Day at Palmer Lake. Sat., May 22, 9
a.m.-noon. All volunteers must sign the Waiver Agreement to participate.
www.Townofpalmerlake.com/Forms
& Applications. Send form to lindseyleiker@gmail.com to sign up & email your Waiver Agreement.
- Memorial Day Ceremony. Mon., May 31, 10 a.m., Monument
Cemetery, 800 Eighth St., Monument. Honoring all military veterans. Free and
open to the public; bring chairs. Carpool to save parking. Contact our
events coordinator 719-481-2954 if you would like to participate at this
event www.TownofMonument.org/331/Memorial-Day-Ceremony. See ad on page 8.
- Our Community News mailing days, Wed.-Fri., June 2-4.
We need your help for an hour or two. Email editor@ocn.me for slots available to help count and prepare 21,500
newspapers for U.S. Postal Service mailing. Box truck driver needed too.
- Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) Telephone Town Hall Annual
Cooperative Meeting. Thu., June 3, 6 p.m. in the comfort of your
home. Register at www.mvea.coop/annual-meeting. Win bill credits and prizes. See ad on
page 12.
- Woodmoor Neighborhood Garage Sale, Fri.-Sat., June 25-26,
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register as a seller by June 18 at
www.woodmoorgaragesale.com.
Claire Garlick (719) 332-8360.
- Purely Ponds Parade of Ponds and Waterfalls. Sat.-Sun June
26-27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Self-guided charity pond and waterfall tour will
be held from on 2021. Visit water feature exhibits throughout Colorado
Springs, Monument, and the surrounding area. Purely Ponds Fine Landscapes
will match and donate proceeds from ticket sales to The Boys & Girls Club of
the Pikes Peak Region. Ticket books, complete with tour map, addresses,
driving directions, and descriptions are just $5 per ticket. Tickets will be
available by June 1 online at
www.purelyponds.com/parade-of-ponds. Tour attendees are responsible for
their own transportation and expected to follow current COVID-19 guidelines.
For more information, please visit us online at
www.purelyponds.com/parade-of-ponds or call 719-896-0038. The Boys &
Girls Club greatly appreciate your generosity. Thank you so much for your
support and help to publicize this charity event. Purely Ponds Fine
Landscapes. 719-896-0038
- Independence Day Celebration, Sun., July 4. (Approval for
the 2021 parade is expected in early May.) Meanwhile, to view the "Monument
Hill Kiwanis 2020 VIRTUAL Parade, Celebrating Our First Responders, Health
Care Professionals, and Critical Support Workers," visit
www.monumenthillkiwanis.org/mhk/index.php/parade-showcase.
- Community CPR Class Fundraiser to benefit Tri-Lakes Cares, Tue.,
July 6, 5 p.m. Limbach Park. You will learn adult, child, and infant
CPR in an hour. $10 minimum donation is required. RSVP
monumentcommtraining@gmail.com.
- Tri-Lakes Cruisers Annual Car Show, Sun., Aug. 29. Twenty
trophies to be awarded. Club membership applications are now being accepted
and are available on the website:
www.tl-cruisers.weebly.com
on the "ABOUT" page.
- Palmer Lake Wine Festival, Sat., Sep. 11, 1-5 p.m. VIP
noon. Palmer Lake Recreation Area. A portion of proceeds to benefit
Tri-Lakes Cares. Buy tickets at PLWF2021.com.
Our community Calendar carries listings on a space-available basis for
Tri-Lakes events that are sponsored by local governmental entities and
not-for-profit organizations. We include events that are open to the general
public and are not religious or self-promotional in nature. If space is
available, complimentary calendar listings are included, when requested, for
events advertised in the current issue. To have your event listed at no charge
in Our Community Calendar, please call (719) 339-7831 or send the information to
calendar@ocn.me or Our Community News, P.O. Box 1742, Monument, Colorado 80132.
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