Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee Meeting, Tue., Jun. 9, 10 a.m., 16510 Mitchell Ave. Meets 2^nd Tue. each month. Info: Bill Burks, 481-4053.

Palmer Lake Sanitation District Board Meeting, Tue., Jun. 9, 7 p.m., 120 Middle Glenway. Meets 2^nd Tue. each month. Info: 481-2732.

Monument Planning Commission Meeting, Wed., Jun. 10, 6:30 p.m., New Monument Town Hall and Police Department Building, 645 Beacon Lite Road (by Highway 105). Normally meets 2^nd Wed. each month. Info: 884-8017.

Palmer Lake Planning Commission Workshop, Wed., Jun. 10, CANCELLED, Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Normally meets 2^nd Wed. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. 

Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District Meeting, Tue., Jun. 11, 1 p.m., 1845 Woodmoor Dr. Normally meets 2^nd Thu. each month. Info: 488-2525.

Palmer Lake Town Council Combined Workshop & Regular Meeting, Thu., Jun. 11, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Meets 2^nd Thu. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. 

Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon., Jun. 15, 6:30 p.m., NEW LOCATION: New Monument Town Hall and Police Department Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd (by Highway 105). Meets 1^st and 3^rd Mon. each month. Info: 884-8017.

El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, Tue., Jun. 16, 9 a.m., 2880 International Circle (off Union Blvd. and Printers Parkway). Meets 1^st each month & 3^rd Tue. if required. Info: 520-6300, http://adm2.elpasoco.com/planning/agendas/pc/pc-agn.asp 

Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority Meeting, Wed., Jun. 17, 8:30 a.m., New Monument Town Hall, 645 Beacon Lite Road (by Highway 105). Meets 3^rd Wed. each month, location varies. Info: 884-8017.

Donala Water & Sanitation District Board Meeting, Wed., Jun. 17, 1:30 p.m., 15850 Holbein Dr., Colorado Springs. Meets 3^rd Wed. each month at 1:30 p.m. Info: 488-3603.

Palmer Lake Planning Commission Regular Meeting, Wed., Jun. 17, CANCELLED, Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Normally meets 3^rd Wed. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. 

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board Meeting, Thu., Jun. 18, 5:30 p.m., Learning Center of the Lewis-Palmer Administration Building, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Meets 3^rd Thu. each month. Info: 488-4700.

Monument Sanitation District Board Meeting, Thu., Jun. 18, 6:30 p.m., 130 2^nd St. Normally meets 3^rd Thu. each month. Info: 481-4886.

Triview Metropolitan District Board Meeting, Tue., Jun. 24, 5 p.m., NEW LOCATION: New Monument Town Hall, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. by Highway 105. Meets 4^th Wed. each month. Info: 488-6868.

Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board Meeting, Wed., Jun. 24, 7 p.m., Station 1, 15415 Gleneagle Dr. Meets 4^th Wednesday each month. Info: 488-8680.

Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Board Meeting, Wed., Jun. 24, 7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105 west of Monument near the bowling alley. Meets 4^th Wed. each month. Info: 266-3367.

Woodmoor Improvement Association Board Meeting, Wed., Jun. 24, 7 p.m., Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Dr. Meets 4^th Wed. each month. Info: 488-2693 or visit www.woodmoor.org. 

Forest View Acres Water District Board Meeting, Thu., Jun. 25, 6 p.m., Tri-Lakes Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105 west of Monument near the bowling alley. Meets 4^th Thu. each month. Info: 488-2110.

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.

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.

Monument Library: Art in the Afternoon, every Mon., 2-3 p.m. Art projects for kids ages 5-8. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library Bookbreak, every Mon, Wed., and Fri., 10:30 a.m. A short read-aloud session particularly for preschoolers. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monuments Library: Summer Mornings & Summer Fun, every Tue., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Special children’s programs featuring storytellers, puppets, magic, and more! Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Palmer Lake Library: Summer Fun, every Wed., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Special children’s programs featuring storytellers, puppets, magic, and more! Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587.

Monument Library: Paws to Read, every Wed., 3:30-4:30 p.m. Let your child practice reading to a Paws to Read dog. No registration required. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library: Toddler Time, every Thu., 10 and 10:30 a.m. Rhymes & rhythms for kids up to 24 months. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library: Snuggle-Up Storytimes, every Thu., 7:30 p.m. Evening stories; PJs and blankies welcome. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Sat., Jun. 6, 10:30 a.m. Let your child practice reading to Jingle, a young golden doodle dog. No registration required. Normally the 1^st Sat. each month. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587.

Monument Library: Tye-Dye It, Wed., Jul. 1, 2 p.m. Wear July fireworks? Bring your own white T-shirt to tye-dye (for grades 4-6). Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Pikes Peak Library District’s Kids Web: Kids Web at http://ppld.org features a wealth of resources for school reports and homework and links to local historical information. Other links include Tumblebooks–free online read-along books, and a Fun & Games link with free online games, learning activities, and coloring book pages, and more. A "grown-ups" link has information about local school districts, home-schooling, and more.

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.

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.

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.

Monument Library: Master Gardener Help Desk, every Wed., 3-8:30 p.m. Bring in your questions about gardening in the Tri-Lakes area. Master Gardeners will be available to assist you about water issues, pest management, ecosystem characteristics, and plant life that thrives in our local dry area. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Knitters, Thu., Jun. 11, 4-5:30 p.m. Experienced and inexperienced knitters get support, assistance, and inspiration as they work on individual projects. Meets 2^nd Thu. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library’s Monumental Readers Book Club, Fri., Jun. 19, 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome to this spirited group. Call for the June selection. Meets 3^rd Fri. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Crafters, Fri., Jun. 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Drop in to share ideas, get help. Meets 1^st and 3^rd Fri. each month. Info: Clare Wissinger, 481-8442.

Monument Library: AARP Mature Safe Driving Program, Thu., Jun. 18, & Fri., Jun. 19, 1-5 p.m. Bone up on your driving skills and lower your insurance rates. Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. Registration required, must attend both days. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Registration & Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library: History Buffs, Wed., Jun. 24, 1-3 p.m. Every month this group picks a period of history and members read any book from that time period. Expect a lively discussion about the era. Meets 4^th Wed. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library: The Literati and Beyond Writers Circle, Wed., Jun. 24, 7 p.m. An ongoing workshop for all active and aspiring writers who want to join others to learn, teach, and share the writer’s life. Meets 4^th Wed. each month. Info: Nancy, 481-4352. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Palmer Lake Book Group, Fri., Jul. 3, 9 a.m. New members welcome, no registration needed. Meets 1^st Fri. each month at Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587.

Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Crafters, Fri., Jul. 3, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Drop in to share ideas, get help. Meets 1^st and 3^rd Fri. each month. Info: Clare Wissinger, 481-8442.

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. Find the schedule online at http://ppld.org, then click on the link "Happenings @ Your Library," then click on the "Comcast 17" link to search the schedule.

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.

New Monument Hill Farmers Market, every Sat., 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Grace Best School and the D-38 Administration Building, Second and Jefferson Streets in downtown Monument. 50+ vendors offer food, produce, home décor items, crafts, honey, jewelry, furniture, pet products, and more. Info: 592-9420.

The Original Monument Farmers Market, every Sat., Jun. 6-Oct. 10, 9 am - 1 pm, at Monument Plaza (481 Highway 105, Behind Starbucks).

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. 

Senior Lunches at Monument Town Hall, normally every Mon. & Thu., except the 1^st Thu. each month and holidays, 166 Second St., Monument. Arrive 11:30 a.m., dine at noon. Stay for free bingo the 2^nd Thu. each month. Cost: $2. Info: Dorothy Myers, 481-4189; Maggie Nealon, 488-3037.

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.

YMCA Senior Fitness Classes, every Tue. & Thu., SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit, 8:30 a.m.; SilverSneakers Muscular Strength & Range of Movement, 9:30 a.m., Tri-Lakes Family YMCA, 17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy. Participants must be YMCA or SilverSneakers members. Info: 481-8728.

Tri-Lakes Chapter of Business Networking International, every Wed., 8-9:30 a.m., Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake. Come visit our group and see why it is one of the most successful networking groups in the Tri-lakes! Info: Micah, 352-2292, or email Micah@vistacustomcolors.com. 

Senior Citizen Luncheons, every Wed., 11 a.m.-1 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: 488-3855.

Gleneagle Sertoma, every Wed., 11:30 a.m., The Academy Hotel, 8110 N. Academy. Interesting speakers and programs; all are welcome. Info: Dennis Eagan 488-2861 or Bob Figgie 598-5111.

The Market @ Sundance Mountain Lodge (farmers’ market), every Wed., Jun. 10 - Oct. 14, noon till sundown, 1865 Woodmoor Dr. Info: 213-3323.

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).

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.

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.

Myasthenia Gravis Association of Colorado Support Group Meetings. Location varies. For information, call Carolyn, 488-3620, or contact the MGA: visit www.4-mga.org, phone 303-360-7080, or e-mail 4mga@4-mga.org. 

Tri-Lakes Networking Team Monthly Dinner Meeting, Tue., Jun. 9, 6:30-9 p.m., Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake. Business women building relationships in a social setting. Meets 2^nd Tue. each month. Info: Janine Robertson, 266-0246; e-mail Janine@coloradorobertsons.com; or visit www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com. 

Black Forest Chapter of AARP Potluck Luncheon, Wed., Jun. 10, 11:30 a.m., Black Forest Lutheran Church, Shoup and Black Forest Road. Meets 2^nd Wed. each month. Info: Electa Beckner at 596-6787 or Chuck Eaton at 495-2443.

Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce/Business Incubator Workshop, Wed., Jun. 10 5:30 p.m., mixer; 6-7:30 p.m., workshop, 14960 Woodcarver Rd., Colorado Springs (just west of I-25 and Baptist Road at Woodcarver Properties Suites). Workshop: "Use Technology to Increase your Bottom Line." Kathleen Vanden Broecke of Effective Business Solutions will show you how integrating database software, label writers, business card scanners, and e-mail marketing systems can increase profitability and help your business run more smoothly. Meets 2^nd Wed. each month. RSVP: Beverly Levine, 930-5258, 481-4877 x 100, or pm@trilakesbi.com. 

Senior Bingo at Monument Town Hall, Thu., Jun. 11, 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 2^nd Thu. each month. Info: Maggie Nealon, 488-3037.

Friends Like Me: A 45-and-under Support Group for Breast Cancer, Thu., Jun. 11, 7-8:30 p.m., location to be decided. Join other young women who are battling or have already battled breast cancer to talk, cope, and learn. Meets 2^nd Thu. each month. Info: 351-5079.

Ben Lomond Gun Club, Tri-Lakes Chapter, Thu., Jun. 11, 7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Fire Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105 west of Monument near the bowling alley. Meets 2^nd Thu. each month. Info: 481-3364.

El Paso County Hazardous Materials Collection Facility, Sat., Jun. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3255 Akers Dr., Colorado Springs. The facility is now open the second Saturday each month in addition to its regular weekday schedule of Mon.-Thu., 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The facility accepts paint and paint-related products, stains, strippers, solvents, thinners, lacquers and varnishes, lawn and garden chemicals, household cleaners, old batteries, fire extinguishers, fireworks, flares, ammunition, automotive products, (no tires), various electronics, and TVs up to 19" diagonal. No fee, but bring a nonperishable food item for Care and Share. Akers Drive runs north off Constitution Avenue just west of Marksheffel Road. Info: 520-7878 or visit http://adm.elpasoco.com/Environmental_Services/Solid_Waste_Management. 

Friday Night Jam Series at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA): "Mas Tequila," Fri., Jun. 26, doors open at 7 for the 7:30 p.m. show, 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Listen and dance to hard rock, soft rock, hits from the past and present. Tickets: $5, sold only at the door. Info: 481-0475 or visit www.trilakesarts.org. 

Juvenile Diabetes Support Group, Sat., Jun. 20, 9 a.m., It’s a Grind Coffee House, 15954D Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument. Meets 3^rd Sat. each month. Info: Chris, 884-0832 or e-mail cabernathy@woodmoor.com. 

Tri-Lakes Parents of Multiples, Mon., Jun. 15, 6:30-8 p.m., Little Log Church, 133 High St., Palmer Lake. Come meet other parents of twins, triplets, and more. Meets 3^rd Mon. each month. Childcare available. RSVP to tlpoms@yahoo.com. Info: 488-4221.

Cancer Support Group for Women, Tue., Jun. 16, 7 p.m., St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 18320 Furrow Rd., Woodmoor. Meets 3^rd Tue. each month. Info: Lindsay, 487-9362.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7829, Tue., Jun. 16, 7 p.m., The Depot Restaurant, 11 Primrose St., Palmer Lake. New members are welcome. Meets 3^rd Tue. each month Info: Tony Wolusky, Post Commander, 481-4419, or twolusky@aol.com. 

Macular Degeneration Support Group for the Visually Impaired, Thu., Jun. 18, 1-2 p.m. Meets 3^rd Thu. each month. Location varies. Info: Tri-Lakes Cares, 481-4864 x23.

Central Colorado Wilderness Coalition Meeting, Thu., Jun. 18, potluck supper, 6 p.m., meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m., Beidleman Environmental Center, 740 W. Caramillo St., Colorado Springs. Meets 3^rd Thu. each month. Info: John Stansfield, (303) 660-5849 or e-mail jorcstan@juno.com. 

Women’s Business Owners and Managers Luncheon, Wed., Jun. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Woodmoor Pines Golf & Country Club, 18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument. Meets 4^th Wed. each month. Info: 481-3282.

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 Laura S., 434-8356, lmstarner@yahoo.com. Moms living in ZIP 80921 and parts of Black Forest contact Kim, 440-0192. Visit www.momsclub.org for more information.

Monument Homemakers Club Monthly Potluck Lunch, Thu., Jul. 2, 11:30 a.m., Monument Town Hall, 166 2^nd St. Meets 1^st Thu. each month except Jan. and unless School District 38 is delayed or closed due to bad weather. Newcomers are always welcome. Info: Bev Wells, 488-3327.

American Legion Tri-Lakes Post 9-11, Tue., Jul. 2, 6:30 p.m., Depot Restaurant, Hwy 105 & Primrose St., Palmer Lake. New members welcome. Normally meets 1^st Tue. each month. Info: Mike Christensen, 484-0467.

Palmer Divide Quilt Guild, Thu., Jul. 2, 7 p.m., Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Rd. Meets 1^st Thu. each month. Info: Carolyn at 488-9791 or e-mail hockcf@aol.com. 

Fibromyalgia Support Group, Mon., Jul. 6, 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.; the meeting starts 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 1^st Mon. each month. Info: Lorna Searle, 481-3735.

Hooked on Palmer Lake Fishing Derby, Sat., Jun. 6, 8 a.m.-noon, at Palmer Lake. This event is for children 16 and under. There will be many prizes and awards as well as fishing instruction. Tickets are $2 in advance and can be purchased at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (481-3282), or $3 at the lake. Info: Ken Valdez, 650-5992.

Palmer Lake Art Group’s (PLAG) Spring Fine Art Show opening reception, Sat., Jun. 6, 5-8 p.m. Come celebrate the opening of this annual art show! Finger foods will be offered, and many of the artists will be on hand to discuss art matters. The exhibit will run through Jun, 27, noon-4 p.m., Tue,-Sat. Admission is free. 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: Sue Molick 303-681-3592, or Terri Erickson 488-2287.

Gold! Gold! Gold! Mon., Jun. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI). Celebrate the 150^th anniversary of the Colorado gold rush at WMMI. Admission is only $1.50 per person that day! Each visitor will receive a golden railroad spike. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. WMMI is located at 225 North Gate Blvd., just off of I-25 at the Gleneagle exit, #156A. Info: 488-0880 or visit www.wmmi.org. 

Summer Movie Nights at Palmer Ridge High School, Fri., Jun. 12, Searching for Bobbie Fischer 6:30 p.m., Pizza Stix and salad at will be on sale at 5:30 p.m., and dessert will be on sale afterward. $4 donation per person or 3 for $10. All proceeds benefit district programs. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.lewispalmer.org. 

Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by Stephen Bennett, Fri., Jun. 12, opening act at 7 p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Road. Bennett plays slide guitar, 6-string, and harp guitar–an entertaining combination of musicianship and wit. Cost: $5 general, $3 BRAS members. Info: 494-0666, or visit www.blackroseacoustic.org. 

Gleneagle Community Garage Sale, Sat., Jun. 12- Sun., Jun. 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Shoppers get ready and Gleneagle residents start saving your treasures. Neighborhood Clean up Day is June 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: Bill Carroll, 488-4288, or Bill Bristol, 481-3366.

Palmer Lake Blue Columbine Festival, Sat., Jun. 13, 1-3 p.m., Palmer Lake Village Green in front of Town Hall. Wear your dancing shoes and enjoy the music of Latigo. Bring a picnic or visit one of Palmer Lake’s restaurants. Please, no beer or alcohol! Info: Call the Town Office, 481-2953.

Installation of Art and History at the New Monument Town Hall, Sat., Jun. 13, 5-8 p.m., at Monument’s newly constructed Town Hall at the corner of Highway 105 and Beacon Lite Road. Meet the artists, drink a toast to their creative work, and break bread with members of the organizations bringing art to the Tri-Lakes area. Info:

Summer Movie Nights at Palmer Ridge High School, Sat., Jun. 13, Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 7 p.m. Pizza Stix and salad at will be on sale at 6 p.m., and dessert will be on sale afterward. $4 donation per person or 3 for $10. All proceeds benefit district programs. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.lewispalmer.org. 

The Tri-Lakes Non-Profit Council Meeting, Wed., Jun. 17, 2 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. The program, "Community Essentials–Non-Profits, Business & Government" addresses how these three sectors of our society impact your life in the Tri-Lakes region. All are welcome to attend this free presentation. Info: contact the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 481-3282, or e-mail kstensland@trilakeschamber.com. 

Woodmoor Pines Golf & Country Club Summer Fitness Camp 2009, Mon., Jun. 15-Fri., Jun. 19 & Mon., Jun. 22-Fri., Jun. 26, 8 a.m.-noon, 18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument. Two weeks of fun-filled fitness guided by certified personal trainers and camp counselors. Ages 6-10 (Tiger Camp) and Ages 11-14 (Cheetah Camp). Cost: $249, members; $299 non-members. Reserve by June 10 and save $25. Info & reservations: 481-2272 x 242.

Summer Soul-stice Celebration, Sat., Jun. 20, sunrise-10 p.m., downtown historic Monument. This day-long community celebration features special merchant events, wellness demonstrations, hayrides, kids’ art activities, live music, food, a "Soul-stice Suds Garden," a paint-out done by local professional artists painting in the traditional plein air style, a Chalk Walk for kids, teens, amateur, and professional artists, and much more. Info: Vicki Mynhier, 460-4179, or e-mail vmynhier@townofmonument.net; or Heather Buchman, 488-2506, or e-mail heather@sparrowmarketing.net. 

Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI) Rock Fair, Sat., Jun. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This family event features children’s activities; vendors selling rocks, minerals, jewelry, and food; rock & mineral identification; seminars on rockhounding, and more. The museum will run the outdoor equipment that day, including the Yellow-Jacket Stamp Mill at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost: $5 adults, $2 children. WMMI is located at 225 North Gate Blvd., just off of I-25 at the Gleneagle exit, #156A. Info: 488-0880 or visit www.wmmi.org. 

Hangers–Your Thrift Shop Opening Day, Sat., Jun. 20, 10 a.m., 341 Front St., Monument. Shop for gently-used clothing, books, and household items. Proceeds from Hangers will be used to promote the on-going mission of Tri-Lakes Cares, a community based non-profit. Info: 488-2300 or visit www.tri-lakescares.org. 

Palmer Lake Historical Society Fathers’ Day Ice Cream Social, Sun., June 21, 2-4 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Honor dads with ice cream, pie, and bluegrass music by the Jessem Buds. Free and open to the public. Info: 559-0837, e-mail plhist@aol.com, or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us/plhs. 

Woodmoor Pines Golf & Country Club Golf Marathon, Mon., Jun. 22-Sun., Jun. 28, 18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument. Golf as many holes as you can in one day! This event is open to the public and members of all types. Members pay cart fees and public pays $60 per day of play. Info: 884-7245.

Monument’s Free Summer Concerts in the Park, Wed., Jun. 24, 7-9 p.m., Limbach Park (Second Street past Front Street). Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy food, fun, and great live music for the whole family. This week’s bluegrass concert by Palmer Divide features a surprise performance from a very special guest. Info: visit www.monumentmerchants.org. 

Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by The Bost Family Traditions, Fri., Jun. 26, opening act at 7 p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Road. This family bluegrass band has powerful western-style vocal harmony superimposed over the hard-driving Appalachian instrumental tradition. Cost: $5 general, $3 BRAS members. Info: 494-0666, or visit www.blackroseacoustic.org. 

Woodmoor Garage Sale, Sat., Jun. 26-Sun., Jun. 27, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Shop at more than 50 homes. Maps will be available June 22 at www.MyFirstClassTeam.com; Peoples Bank, all Monument and Gleneagle locations; Wesley Owens Coffee, 1773 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument; and the Platinum Group Realtors, 6760 Corporate Dr. #300 Colorado Springs. Info:Claire Boynton, 481-1000.

Purely Ponds Parade of Ponds, Sat., Jun. 27 & Sun., Jun. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tour more than 30 scenic water features throughout Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, and surrounding areas. Cost: $10 per person. Proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region. Tickets and tour map available at Pioneer Sand locations in Colorado Springs, Monument, and Black Forest or by mail. Info: visit www.purelyponds.com or call Chris Oberg, 896-0026, or e-mail purelyponds@comcast.net. 

"Field Day" Public Demonstration of Emergency Communications, Sat., Jun. 27 noon to Sun., Jun. 28, noon. Area "hams" will join with thousands of Amateur Radio operators who will be showing off their emergency capabilities this weekend. "Field Day" is the climax of the week long "Amateur Radio Week" sponsored by the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio. Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Radio Assn and the Front Range Contesters Club will be demonstrating Amateur Radio at Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Station 1 located on Hwy 105 just south of the PINZ Bowling Alley. Info: 484-0911 or www.emergency-radio.org. 

Chuck Pyle Concert For The Wild, Sat., Jun. 27, 7 p.m., All Souls Unitarian Church, 730 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs. This concert by nationally-known singer, songwriter, and recording artist Chuck Pyle (the Zen Cowboy), will benefit the public lands protection work of Central Colorado Wilderness Coalition and Wild Connections. Local storyteller and balladeer John Stansfield will open the concert. Tickets: $15 in advance, available at Poor Richard’s Bookstore, 320 N. Tejon. Tickets at the door are $18. Info: John Stansfield, 303-660-5849, or e-mail him at jorcstan@juno.com, or visit www.ccwcwilderness.org. 

Griffith Golf Tournament, Mon., June 29, 8 a.m., The Golf Club at Bear Dance, Larkspur. This fundraiser for Griffith Centers for Children features a player breakfast, Hole-in-One contest, silent auction, post-play luncheon, and awards ceremony. Corporate teams can vie for a new trophy, the Griffith Cup. Cost per player is $250, foursomes are $1,000. The Griffith Centers serve children and teens who are victims of severe emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Registration and info: Barb Ritchie, 303-237-6865, X12, or visit www.griffithcenters.org. 

Dotsero Concert, Fri., Jul. 3, doors open at 7 for a 7:30 p.m. show, Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA), 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Enjoy smooth jazz at its best! Tickets: $12 TLCA members, $15 non-members, available at The Wine Seller (481-3019) and Covered Treasures Bookstore (481-2665) in Monument and TLCA (481-0475) in Palmer Lake. Advance purchase is recommended. Info: visit www.trilakesarts.org. 

Barn Dance, Fri., Jul. 3, 8 p.m. to midnight, Sibell’s barn, Front Street in downtown Monument. Cost: $10 per person; all proceeds go to charities. Beer, wine, and sodas will be available (ID required for alcohol). Info: Si or Dorothy, 481-3382.

July 4^th Fun Run, Sat., July 4, 7:30 a.m. Starts at the Palmer Lake Trailhead and finishes at Limbach Park on Front Street in Monument. Cost: $20 ($12 for ages 15 and under.) Register online or download a mail-in registration form at www.July4FunRun.com. Race day registration, $25, begins 6 a.m. at Palmer Lake Elementary School. Participants may return to the start point by shuttle bus (yellow school buses). Follow the signs from I-25 exit 161 and Highway 105. Info: Sue, 481-9128 or visit www.July4FunRun.com. 

Big Red 4^th of July Market, Fri., Jul. 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., D-38 Administration Building, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Arts & crafts, food, entertainment, and Independence Day fun! Info: 488-4700 or 785-4224.

July 4^th Parade, Monument, Children’s Parade 9:30 a.m., Main Parade 10 a.m.; both start at First and Jefferson Streets and end at Second Street and Beacon Lite Road. Monument Street Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. See Special Events page for details, including where to park. Info: visit the Sertoma website, www.monumenthillsertoma.org. 

July 4^th Street Fair, Sat., Jul. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Historic Downtown Monument. Food, crafts, live music, and more. Info: 481-3282.

July 4^th Celebration & Open House, Sat., July 4, after the parade, Monument Community Presbyterian Church, 238 Third St. All are invited to extend the festivities while waiting for traffic to die down. The church parking lot will feature live music, shady seating, a cool car/motorcycle/truck show, kids’ bounce house, drinks, snacks, and more. Indoors, refresh with free popsicles, air conditioning, restrooms, and a tour and DVD of the 129-year old Historic Sheldon Jackson Chapel. Info: 481-3902.

Art Show, Sat., July 4, noon-4 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA), 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. The show features a contest to select the artwork for the 2009 4th of July celebration. Contact TLCA for entry info; the entry deadline is June 27. Info: 481-0475; e-mail info@trilakesarts.org; website: www.trilakesarts.org. 

Tractor Rodeo, Sat., July 4, 1 p.m. A demonstration of competitive driving skills such as pushing barrels and navigating an obstacle course. Park at the gazebo and take a free hayride to and from the event. Info: Al Goodman at 440-1105; or visit www.palmerlakefireworks.com. 

"What A Blast!" Sat., Jul. 4, 3 p.m.-dusk, at the lakeside near the ball field, downtown Palmer Lake. Old-fashioned games will be held in the afternoon. An inflatable park and carnival rides will be available for kids at a nominal cost. Live music music by local bands begins at 2 p.m., Wild Blue Country, the USAFA traveling country band, plays at 7 p.m. Info: www.palmerlakefireworks.com. 

"The Best Small Town Fireworks Show in America," Sat., Jul. 4, dusk at the lakeside in Palmer Lake. See the Special Events and Notices section for parking information, or visit  www.palmerlakefireworks.com. 

Olde Town Fair, Sun., July 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. lakeside at the ball field on Hwy 105 in Palmer Lake. The event includes family games, live music, and petting zoo. Proceeds benefit the Palmer Lake Fireworks Fund. Info: 481-2953; e-mail, info@palmerlakefireworks.com, or visit www.palmerlakefireworks.com. 

Tractor Pull, Sun., July 4, 11 a.m. & July 5, 11 a.m., Palmer Lake. Features a display of antique farm equipment. Tractors from 1952 and earlier pull weighted sleighs over a measured course. Park free at the gazebo and take a free hayride to and from the event. Info: Al Goodman, 440-1105, or visit www.palmerlakefireworks.com.