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Our community calendar carries listings on a space-available basis for
Tri-Lakes events that are sponsored by local not-for-profit organizations. We include events that are open to the general
public and are not religious or self-promotional in nature.
To have your event included in Our Community Calendar:
Contact John Heiser at 488-3455, P.O. Box 1742, Monument, Colorado
80132-1742, or calendar@ourcommunitynews.org.
There is no charge for listings in Our Community Calendar.
Upcoming Events - Our Community Calendar
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Note: Although we strive for accuracy in these listings, you
are strongly urged to double-check the time and place of any event you wish to
attend by calling the info number for that event.
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if any, differ from what
was printed in the latest issue of OCN. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon.,
May 5, 6:30 p.m., Monument Town Hall, 166 2nd St. Meets 1st
and 3rd Mon. each month. Info: 884-8017. |
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El Paso County Planning Commission
Meeting, Tue., May 6, 9 a.m., 2880 International Circle (Off
Union Blvd and Printers Parkway). Normally meets 1st and 3rd
Tue. each month. Info: 520-6300. |
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Academy Water and Sanitation
District Meeting, Wed., May 7, 7 p.m., Donald Wescott Fire
Station Two, 1500 Sun Hills Dr. Meets 1st Wed. each month. Info:
481-0711. |
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Woodmoor Water & Sanitation
District Meeting, Thu., May 8, 1 p.m., 1845 Woodmoor Dr. Meets 2nd
Thu. each month. Info: 488-2525. |
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Palmer Lake Town Council Meeting, Thu., May 8, 7
p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Meets 2nd
Thu. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. |
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Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint
Use Committee Meeting, Tue., May 13, 10 a.m., 16510 Mitchell Ave.
Meets 2nd Tue. each month. Info: Bill Burks, 481-4053. |
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D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC)
Meeting, Tue., May 13, 7 p.m. in the District Learning Center,
146 Jefferson St., Monument. Meets 2nd Tue. each month. Info:
488-4700. |
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Palmer Lake Sanitation District Board Meeting, Tue.,
May 13, 7 p.m., 120 Middle Glenway. Meets 2nd Tue. each
month. Info: 481-2732. |
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D-38 Special Education Advisory
Committee, Wed., May 14, 6:30-8 p.m., District Learning Center,
146 Jefferson St., Monument. Meets 2nd Wed. each month to address
topics of interest to parents and staff. Info: Ilanit Bennaim, 325-6979. |
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Monument Planning Commission Meeting, Wed., May
14, cancelled. Monument Town Hall, 166 2nd St.
Meets 2nd Wed. each month, 6:30 p.m. Info: 884-8017. |
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Palmer Lake Planning Commission Workshop, Wed., May
14, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Normally meets 2nd
Wed. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. |
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Lewis-Palmer School District 38
Board Meeting, Thu., May 15, 5:30 p.m., (reception for
commendation recipients 5 p.m.) Learning Center of the Lewis-Palmer
Administration Building, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Meets 3rd
Thu. each month. Info: 488-4700. |
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Monument Sanitation District Board Meeting, Thu., May
15, 6:30 p.m., 130 2nd St. Meets 3rd Thu. each
month. Info: 481-4886. |
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Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Tue.,
May 19, 6:30 p.m., Monument Town Hall, 166 2nd St. Normally
meets 1st and 3rd Mon. each month. Info: 884-8017. |
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El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, Tue., May
20, cancelled, 2880 International Circle (Off Union Blvd
and Printers Parkway). Normally meets 1st and 3rd Tue.
each month. Info: 520-6300. |
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Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority
Meeting, Wed., May 21, 8:30 a.m., Monument Town Hall, 166 2nd
St. Normally meets 3rd Wed. each month. Location varies. Info:
884 -8017. |
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Donala Water and Sanitation District Board Meeting, Wed.,
May 21, 1:30 p.m., 15850 Holbein Dr., Colorado Springs. Normally
meets 3rd Wed. each month. Info: 488-3603. |
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Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board Meeting,
Wed., May 21, 7 p.m., Station One, 15425 Gleneagle Dr. Meets
3rd Wed. each month. Info: 488-8680. |
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Palmer Lake Planning Commission Meeting, Wed., May
21, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Normally meets 3rd
Wed. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. |
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Forest View Acres Water District
Meeting, Thu., May 22, 6 p.m., Tri-Lakes Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105
west of Monument near the bowling alley. Meets 4th Thu. each
month. Info: 488-2110. |
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Woodmoor Improvement Association
Board Meeting, Mon., May 26, 7 p.m., Woodmoor Barn, 1691
Woodmoor Dr. Meets 4th Monday each month. Info: 488-2694 or visit
www.woodmoor.org. |
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Triview Metropolitan District Board
Meeting, Tue., May 27, 5 p.m., district office, 174 N. Washington
St. Meets 4th Tue. each month. Info: 488-6868. |
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D-38 Special Education Advisory
Committee, Wed., May 28, 6:30-8 p.m., District Learning Center,
146 Jefferson St., Monument. This meeting includes committee work. Anyone
interested in the accountability of special education matters in D-38 and
the state is welcome to attend. Normally meets 4th Wed. each
month. Info: Ilanit Bennaim, 325-6979. |
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Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Board
Meeting, Wed., May 28, 7 p.m. at Tri-Lakes Station 1, 18650 Hwy
105 west of Monument near the bowling alley. Meets 4th Wed. each
month. Info: 481-2312. |
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Palmer Lake Town Council Workshop, Thu.,
Jun. 5, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent.
Meets 1st Thu. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. |
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The Palmer Lake Library hours are Tue.-Fri., 10
a.m.-6 p.m., and Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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The Monument Branch Library hours are Mon.-Thu.,
10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 1-5 p.m. 1706 Lake
Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library Bookbreak, every Mon, Wed., and
Fri., 10:30 a.m. A short read-aloud session particularly suitable for
preschoolers. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info:
488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Free Tutoring in Reading, Tue.
& Thu., 6-7 p.m. Children’s Literacy Center offers free
one-on-one tutoring to help children improve their reading skills. If your
child is reading below grade level, call 471-8672 to find out how to enroll
your child in the Peak Reader program. Meets Tue. and Thu., 6-7 p.m.,
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library Super Tuesdays, every Tue., 10:30
and 11:15 a.m. Stories and crafts for preschoolers ages 3-7. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Palmer Lake Library Storytimes, every Wed., 10:30
a.m. Special reading program events for toddlers and children. Palmer Lake
Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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Monument Library: Paws to Read, every Wed., 3-4:30
p.m. Let your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to a Paws
to Read dog. No registration required. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake
Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, every Thu.,
3-4:30 p.m. Let your child practice reading and build fluency by reading to
a Paws to Read dog. No registration required. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66
Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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Monument Library: Toddler Time, every Thu., 10:30
a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Rhymes & rhythms for kids up to 24 months. Monument
Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Snuggle-Up Storytimes, every
Thu., 7 p.m. Evening stories; PJs and blankies welcome. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. Monument Branch Library,
1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Knitters, Thu., May
8, 4-5:30 p.m. For both experienced and inexperienced knitters looking
for support, assistance, and inspiration as they work on individual
projects. Meets 2nd Thu. each month. Monument Branch Library,
1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Tarantulas and other Creepy
Crawlies, Sat., May 10, 1:30 p.m. Get a jump start on bugs
for the 2008 Summer Reading Program "Catch the Reading Bug" with
tarantulas, millipedes, giant cockroaches, spiders and a scorpion. Monument
Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Read It B4 You See It, Thu., May
15, 4-5 p.m. Read and talk about Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis.
Enjoy activities, popcorn, and a chance to win a free movie ticket! For
students ages 7 to 12. Registration is required; register on line or call
260-6882. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Palmer Lake Library: Learn about Plants! Sat.,
May 17, 10:30 a.m. Start a plant from seed, learn how to
transplant seedlings, and discover how our climate affects plants. Presented
by Colorado Master Gardeners Diana Picchietti and Barbara Brewer. Palmer
Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
Adult Programs
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Monument Library: Summer Sojourn, Sun., May 4,
2 p.m. Local historian and videographer Jim Sawatzki will show his DVD, Summer
Sojourn: A History of Glen Park and the First Rocky Mountain Chautauqua.
Following the presentation, Sawatzki will answer questions and discuss the
upcoming Chautauqua Revival, scheduled for August 3 at the Pinecrest Event
Center. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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The Library Channel (Comcast 17) has live
simulcasts of programs, videotaped presentations, and a schedule of Library
events. The Library Channel broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Programs include story times for children, an adult literacy program, El
Paso County Commissioners meetings, and much more. A community bulletin
board of library events is shown between programs. Find the schedule online
at ppld.org, then click on the link "Happenings @ Your Library."
From there, click on the "Comcast 17" link to search the schedule. |
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Monument Library: Beginning Computer Classes. Check
at the desk for the schedule of free classes for beginner computer users.
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library Socrates Café, every Tue., 1-3
p.m. This group focuses on a deeper look into philosophy, religions,
spirituality, and the common threads among humanity. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library Senior Synergy, every Wed., 10
a.m.-noon. Join this group of friends dedicated to empowering individual
growth through life-long learning and positive relationships. Monument
Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Computers 101, Wed., May 7, 8:30-10
a.m. Get an introduction to computers, including an explanation of the parts
of the computer and simple tasks. No experience required. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Knitters, Thu., May
8, 4-5:30 p.m. For both experienced and inexperienced knitters looking
for support, assistance, and inspiration as they work on individual
projects. Meets 2nd Thu. each month. Monument Branch Library,
1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Talk English! Beginning May
12, every Monday 7- 8:30 p.m. Practice informal social conversation in
English with friendly and supportive people. Meet community members from
around the world while working on your English skills. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Internet Basics, Wed., May
14, 8:30-10 a.m. Gain experience using the Internet. Prerequisites:
Computers 101 and experience using a mouse and keyboard. Monument
Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library’s Monumental Readers Book Club, Fri.,
May 16, 10-11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to this spirited group.
This month’s book is A Year of Pleasures by Elizabeth Berg. Meets
3rd Fri. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor
Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: AARP Mature Safe Driving Program, Sat.,
May 17, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Bone up on your driving skills and
lower your insurance rates. Cost: $10. Registration is required. Bring a
lunch. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Registration &
Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Word Processing Basics, Wed., May
21, 8:30-10 a.m. Learn basic word processing skills, such as how to
scroll, resize, minimize and change fonts. Monument Branch Library, 1706
Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Computer Resources for Genealogy–HeritageQuest
Beyond the Census, Fri., May 23, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Learn to
use Library databases to searching more than 25,000 family and local
histories, and more than 1.6 million genealogy and local history periodical
articles. Registration is required; call 531-6333, x2253. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Branch Library: The Literati and Beyond
Writers Circle, Wed., May 28, 7 p.m. If you enjoy writing, no
matter what your level or genre, this group will provide motivation, support
and ideas. Meets 4th Wed. each month. Info: Nancy, 481-4352.
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Palmer Lake Book Group, Fri., Jun. 6, 9
a.m. New members welcome, no registration needed. Meets 1st Fri.
each month at Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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Monument Library Art Display: Toni Pollard, a
local spinner, shares her collection of wooden drop spindles made by skilled
craftsmen in the May display. Photographer Alana Thrower’s exhibit
"Turn Around and Look" inspires and challenges viewers to find
beauty and uniqueness in every setting. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake
Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
For other library events, please check http://ppld.org/communityconnections/calendar.
Info:
Sandi Brandl, Lewis-Palmer High School Activities Director, SBrandl@lewispalmer.org.
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Monument Hill Sertoma Club Breakfast Meeting,
every Sat., 8 a.m., The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake.
Info: Ed Kinney, 481-2750. |
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Al-anon Open Parent’s Meeting: Carry On, every
Sat., 9 a.m., College Room 2nd floor, NE corner; 1750 Deer Creek Rd,
Monument. Info: visit www.al-anon-co.org
or www.al-anon-alateen.org or call
the 24-hour answering service at 632-0063 (locally) or 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
weekdays at 1-888-425-2666 (nationwide). |
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Art, Wine, and Music Series to Indulge your Senses
and Feed your Soul, every Saturday, 1-4 p.m., through July 26, Second
Street Art Market, 366 Second St. at Beacon Lite. Meet
featured artists, taste great wines, indulge with hors d’oeuvres, and
enjoy some acoustic music. Saturdays 1-4 pm through July 26. Info: 488-2506. |
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Weekend Bike Rides, Sat., 10 a.m. for road rides;
Sundays, 1 p.m. for mountain bike rides. Balanced Rock Bike Shop, 279 J
Beacon Lite at 3rd St. Info: 488-9007. |
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Senior Lunches at Monument Town Hall, normally
every Mon. & Thu., except the 1st Thu. each month and
holidays, 166 Second St., Monument. Arrive 11:30 a.m., dine at noon. Stay
for free bingo the 2nd Thu. each month. Cost: $2. Info: Dorothy
Myers, 481-4189; Maggie Nealon, 488-3037. |
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Senior Citizen Luncheons, cancelled May 7 and 14.
Normally every Wed., 11:30-2 p.m., D-38 Administration Bldg
Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Area seniors are invited for
lunch & activities hosted by Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance. $3 donation
requested. Info: 488-4700. |
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Air Force Academy Toastmasters Club, every Mon.,
5:30-6:30 p.m., DeVry University, 1175 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Room 15,
Colorado Springs. Improve your public speaking, leadership and meeting
planning skills with Toastmasters. New members and visitors welcome. Info:
Amy Tyndale, 201-5360, or visit http://airforceacademy.freetoasthost.us/ |
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Al-anon Meeting: Monument Monday Night Literature
Study, every Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m., Tri-Lakes Chapel, room 207, 1750
Deer Creek Rd, Monument. Info: visit www.al-anon-co.org
or
www.al-anon-alateen.org or call the 24-hour answering service at 632-0063
(locally) or 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays at 1-888-425-2666 (nationwide). |
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Tri-Lakes Business Accelerators Leads Group, every
Tue., 8-9:15 a.m., Shani’s Café, 140 Second St. Monument. New businesses
are invited to join the group and share leads and tips. Info: Glenn,
492-0551. |
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Gleneagle Sertoma, every Wed., 11:30 a.m., The
Place, 13990 Gleneagle Dr. Interesting speakers and programs; all are
welcome. Info: Mary Jones, 488-0653. |
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Al-anon Meeting: Letting Go, every Thu., 9-10:10
a.m., Tri-Lakes Chapel, room 209, 1750 Deer Creek Rd,
Monument. Info: visit www.al-anon-co.org
or www.al-anon-alateen.org or call
the 24-hour answering service at 719-632-0063 (locally) or 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
weekdays at 1-888-425-2666 (nationwide). |
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New Alateen meeting, every Thu., 7 p.m., Family of
Christ Church, 675 Baptist Rd. southwest corner room, door will be ajar.
Info: Jean, 487-8781. |
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FACCMasters Club, every Thu., noon, Lockheed
Martin, 9975 Federal Dr. Improve your public speaking, leadership and
meeting planning skills with Toastmasters. New members and visitors welcome.
Info: visit http://faccmasters.freetoasthost.us
or call Kirby, 481-3738. |
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YMCA Senior Fitness Classes, Tuesdays &
Fridays, SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit, 8:30 a.m.; SilverSneakers Muscular
Strength & Range of Movement, 9:45 a.m. Monument Hill Church, 18725
Monument Hill Rd. YMCA members free, non-members $3 per class. Info,
481-8728. |
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One–The Campaign to End Poverty, Sun., May 4,
1:30 p.m., Panera Bread’s Community Room, 7344 North Academy,
Colorado Springs (near Chapel Hills Mall). If you want to know how you can
help end extreme global poverty, please come and meet like-minded people.
Meets 1st Sun. each month. Info: www.one.org
or e-mail amglasford@comcast.net. |
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Fibromyalgia Support Group, Mon., May 5, 7
p.m. The group is temporarily moving the meeting to the HealthSouth Building
at 3920 N. Union, Colorado Springs. A DVD on the disease and treatments will
play 5-7 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. Share concerns and success
stories in a small group. Learn how you can become pain-free. Visitors and
new participants always welcome. No charge, no products sold. Meets 1st
Mon. each month. Info: Lorna Searle, 481-3735. |
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American Legion Tri-Lakes Post 9-11, Tue., May
6, 6:30 p.m., Depot Restaurant, Hwy 105 & Primrose St., Palmer Lake.
New members welcome. Normally meets 1st Tue. each month. Info:
Mike Christensen, 484-0467. |
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Senior Bingo at Monument Town Hall, Thu., May
8, 166 Second St., Monument, after the noontime senior lunch. Come for
lunch at 11:30 a.m., then stay and play. Free! Win prizes! Meets the 2nd
Thu. each month. Info: Maggie Nealon, 488-3037. |
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Ben Lomond Gun Club, Tri-Lakes Chapter, Thu., May
8 7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Fire Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105 west of Monument near
the bowling alley. Meets 2nd Thu. each month. Info: 481-3364. |
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NEPCO Meeting, Sat., May 10, 10 a.m.-noon,
Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 Baptist Rd. (enter from Leather
Chaps). All are welcome to this meeting of local homeowners associations.
Monument Mayor Byron Glen and Town Planner Cathy Green will discuss present
and future plans for Monument. Info: 481-2723. |
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La Leche League of Tri-Lakes, Tue., May 13,
10 a.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 Baptist Rd. This worldwide
organization provides mother-to-mother support for mothers who choose to
breastfeed. Meets 2nd Tue. each month. Info: 481-2909. |
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Tri-Lakes Networking Team Monthly Dinner Meeting, Tue.,
May 13, 6:30-9 p.m., The Place, 13990 Gleneagle Dr. Business women
building relationships in a social setting. Meets 2nd Tue. each
month. Info: visit www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com
or contact Janine
Robertson, 266-0246, or Janine@coloradorobertsons.com. |
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Black Forest Chapter of AARP Potluck Luncheon,
Wed., May 14, 11:30 a.m., Black Forest Lutheran Church, Shoup and
Black Forest Road. Meets 2nd Wed. each month. Info: Electa
Beckner at 596-6787 or Chuck Eaton at 495-2443. |
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Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce/Business Incubator
Workshop, Wed., May 14, 5:30-6 p.m. social event and mixer,
6-7:30 p.m., workshop: How to Increase Your Business Referrals by Demerique
Novak. Meets 2nd Wed. each month. Tri-Lakes Business Incubator
Conference Room, 14960 Woodcarver Rd, Colorado Springs. Info: 481-4877 x
100. |
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Central Colorado Wilderness Coalition Meeting,
Thu., May 15, potluck supper 6 p.m., meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Beidleman Environmental Center, 740 W. Caramillo St., Colorado Springs.
Meets 3rd Thu. each month. Info: John Stansfield, (303) 660-5849
or e-mail jorcstan@juno.com. |
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Downtown Monument Art Hop, Thu.,
May 15, 5-8 p.m., historic downtown Monument. Each month
various downtown merchants host events centered on the arts. Everything from
music to photography to painting and pottery is on display for the public to
enjoy free of charge. Art Hops are held the 3rd Thursday,
May-September. Info: visit www.monumentarthop.org. |
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Palmer Lake Historical Society Meeting, Thu., May
15, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. D.U. Prof. Tom
Noel presents "Colorado: A Liquid History of Pikes Peak Regional
Pubs." Meets 3rd Thu. Info: 559-0837 or e-mail plhist@aol.com. |
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Gleneagle Women’s Club Luncheon, Fri., May
16, 11:30 a.m., Flying Horse Golf Club House and Restaurant.
The program is "Gardening in Northern El Paso County." Cost: $15.
Guests are welcome, so come and find out more about the club and all the fun
events that take place during the year. RSVP by May 12 to Carol, 484-0788. |
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Tri-Lakes Women’s Club (TLWC) Luncheon, Fri., May
16, 11 a.m., Phantom Canyon, Colorado Springs. "Life as a Legend–Marilyn
Monroe" features a docent-led tour of the Fine Art Center’s traveling
exhibit and lunch at the historic Phantom Canyon. Concludes with the annual
business meeting. TLWC membership is open to all women living in School
District 38. The club sponsors the Wine and Roses event in October and the
annual Pine Forest Antiques Show and Sale in April. Proceeds from these
events benefit local nonprofit groups. RSVP: Billy Healy, 278-8393, or
e-mail famhealy@comcast.net. |
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Juvenile Diabetes Support Group, Sat., May 17, 9
a.m., It’s a Grind Coffee House, 15954D Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument.
Meets 3rd Sat. each month. Info: Chris, 884-0832 or e-mail cabernathy@woodmoor.com. |
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Cancer Support Group for Women, Tue., May 20, 7
p.m., St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 18320 Furrow Rd., Woodmoor. Meets 3rd
Tue. each month. Info: Lindsay, 487-9362. |
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Tri-Lakes Parents of Multiples, Tue., May 20,
6-8 p.m., Little Log Church, 133 High St., Palmer Lake. Come meet other
parents of twins, triplets, and more. Meets 3rd Tue. each month.
Childcare available. RSVP to tlpoms@yahoo.com.
Info: 488-4221. Dixie Cannon
at 559-2977. |
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Women’s Business Owners and Managers Luncheon, Wed.,
May 28, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Woodmoor Pines Golf & Country Club,
18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument. Meets 4th Wed. each month.
Info: 481-3282. |
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The Literati and Beyond Writers Circle, Wed., May
28 7 p.m., Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Writers of
all ages and experience levels are invited to join this new group for
writers. Meets 4th Wed. each month. Info: Nancy, 481-4352. |
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MOMS Club of Monument and Colorado Springs North.
Come meet other stay-at-home moms and kids in your area. Weekly activities
and playgroups scheduled throughout the month for ages birth and up. Moms
living in Monument and Palmer Lake contact Erin V at 487-8233 or erin.vineyard@gmail.com.
Moms living in zip 80921 and parts of Black Forest
contact Debbie at debdidovic@gmail.com
or Missy at 487-7829. Visit
www.momsclub.org for more information. |
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Monument Homemakers Club Monthly Potluck Lunch,
Thu., Jun. 5, 11:30 a.m., Monument Town Hall, 166 2nd St.
Meets 1st Thu. each month. Info: Kay Reuteler, 488-3263. |
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Women’s Connection of Tri-Lakes, Thu., Jun. 5,
11:30 a.m., Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Cost: $15. Meets
the first Thu. each month. For free nursery and luncheon reservations, call
Jean at 481-9184 or e-mail Charlotte at charlotte_kennel@yahoo.com. |
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Palmer Divide Quilt Guild, Thu., Jun. 5, 7
p.m., Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Rd. Meets 1st Thu. each
month. Info: Carolyn at 488-9791 or e-mail her at hockcf@aol.com. |
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Creative Crafters Spring Showcase of Fine Art and
Crafts, Sat., May 3, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., & Sun., May 4,
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lewis-Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, Monument. Over 75
booths to shop from. All handmade in the USA. Info: 488-3046. |
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Spring Creek Bluegrass Band, Sat., May 3, doors
open at 7 for the 7:30 p.m. show, Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA), 304
Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. This young quartet took first place in 2007 at
Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Planet Bluegrass Title at the 35th
Annual Rocky Grass in Lyons. Cost: $12 TLCA members, $15 non-members. Buy
tickets at the Wine Seller (488-3019), Covered Treasures in Monument
(481-2665) and TLCA (481-0475) in Palmer Lake. Info: visit
www.trilakesarts.org or call 481-0475. |
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Spirits of Spring Wine and Beer Tasting and Silent
Auction, Fri., May 9, 6-8:30 p.m., The
Place, 13990 Gleneagle Dr. Gleneagle Sertoma’s annual fundraiser features
exciting spring wines, microbrews, and international beers served with an
abundant assortment of delectable delights. Cost: $35 per person, $60 per
couple. Proceeds will go to Tri-Lakes Cares and other local benevolent
associations. Info, or to donate items for the silent auction, call Sherry
Edwards, 488-1044. |
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Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by
the Boulder Acoustic Society, Fri., May 9, opening acts begin 7
p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup
Rd., Black Forest. American roots music with punk rock edge and chamber
music grace! Cost: $5 nonmembers, $3 members. Info:
www.blackroseacoustic.org or call 282-0760. |
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Ron and Opal Benefit Concert, Sat.,
May 10, 2 p.m., Lewis-Palmer High School auditorium, 1300 Higby Road,
Monument. The Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance and School District 38 are hosting a
family-friendly concert for the Tri-Lakes Senior Programs. The harmonies and
humor of this country/gospel duo make for a truly enjoyable show. Leading
them on stage will be Colorado Springs’ own The Daytime Singers, part of
the America the Beautiful Chorus. Tickets & info: call Red Stephens,
487-8070, or Richard Allen, 488-0237. |
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Western Museum of Mining &
Industry (WMMI) Colorado Prospecting & Mineral Collecting Seminar,
Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Catch the fever and discover the secrets
of mineral collecting and gold prospecting in Colorado’s world famous
geology! With the assistance of the Gold Prospector’s Club of Colorado,
the Colorado Mineralogical Society, the Lake George Gem & Mineral Club,
and the Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, experts in Colorado geology
will teach an introduction to mineral collecting and gold prospecting. The
course will include a hands-on session in the morning, a classroom session
in the afternoon, and a keynote speaker in the early evening. This event is
a fundraiser for the nonprofit Western Museum of Mining & Industry’s
education mission. Suggested donation is $5 per member and $10 per
nonmember. For an additional $10 per person, a box lunch can be reserved, or
attendees may bring their own picnic lunch to enjoy on the museum’s
grounds. RSVP: 488-0880. |
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Community
Meeting concerning gas drilling, Wed., May 21, 7 p.m., Pinecrest
Events Center, 106 Pinecrest Way, Palmer Lake. The purpose of the meeting is
to discuss events since the prior public meeting held April
1. For more information, visit www.frerc.org. |
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Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by
Empty Pockets, Fri., May 23, opening acts begin 7 p.m.,
Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Rd.,
Black Forest. A blend of traditional Irish and Celtic Spanish music with
contemporary rhythms. Cost: $5 nonmembers, $3 members. Info:
www.blackroseacoustic.org or call 282-0760. |
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CERT training, Thu., May 29,-Sat., May
31, St Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson and First Street, Monument. The
Monument Police Department will be coordinating county CERT (civilian
emergency response team) training for area residents. Registration and info:
St Peter, 481-3511, or Monument Police, 481-3253. |
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Wendy Woo Concert, Fri., Jun.
6, doors open 7:30 for 8 p.m. show, Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304
Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Wendy is an acoustic solo performer playing an
eclectic range from rock to folk, funk to blues, and mellow jazz. Cost: $15
members, $18 nonmembers. Buy tickets at the Wine Seller (488-3019), Covered
Treasures in Monument (481-2665) and TLCA (481-0475) in Palmer Lake. Info:
visit www.trilakesarts.org or call 481-0475. |
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Palmer Lake Kid’s Fishing Derby, Sat.,
Jun. 7, 8 a.m.-noon, Palmer Lake. This popular annual event is
for kids 4-16 years old. Info: 481-2953. |
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Gleneagle Garage Sale, Fri., Jun. 6 &
Sat., Jun. 7, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. Info: Bill Bristol, 481-3366
or Bill Carroll, 488-4288. |
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Fire Station Open House & BBQ, Sat., Jun. 7,
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Wescott Station 1, 15415 Gleneagle Dr. The Donald Wescott
Fire Department Rescue 1 Volunteers will hold a BBQ lunch in conjunction
with the Gleneagle garage sale. Stop by for hot dogs, chips, soda, and
station and truck tours. Crews will be on hand to answer fire safety and
emergency medical service questions. Info: 488-8680. |
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Spring Fine Art Show Opening Reception, Sat., Jun.
7, 5-8 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Highway 105, Palmer
Lake. The Palmer Lake Art Group (PLAG) will present its annual Spring Fine
Art Show June 3 through June 27. The exhibit will be open noon-4 p.m., Tue.-
Sat. Free admission. Funds raised from the show will be used to award
scholarships to senior students at Lewis-Palmer High School who plan to
continue their studies in art. Info: Suzanne Jenne, 303-681-0274, or
Margarete Seagraves, 487-1329. |
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