Please note our policy: 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.
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Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint
Use Committee Meeting, Tue., Aug. 10, 10 a.m., 16510 Mitchell
Ave. Meets 2nd Tue. each month. Info: Bill Burks, 481-4053. |
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Palmer Lake Sanitation District Board Meeting, Tue.,
Aug. 10, 7 p.m., 120 Middle Glenway. Meets 2nd Tue. each
month. Info: 481-2732. |
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Monument Planning Commission Meeting,
Wed., Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Police
Department Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy 105). Normally meets 2nd
Wed. each month. Info: 884-8017. |
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Palmer Lake Planning Commission Workshop, Wed.,
Aug. 11, 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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Palmer Lake Town Council Combined
Workshop & Meeting, Thu., Aug. 12, 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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Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District Meeting, Mon.,
Aug. 12, 1 p.m., 1855 Woodmoor Dr. Normally meets 2nd Thu.
each month. Info: 488-2525. |
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Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon.,
Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Police Department
Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy 105). Normally meets 1st
and 3rd Mon. each month. Info: 884-8017. |
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El Paso County Planning Commission
Meeting, Tue., Aug. 17, 9 a.m., 2880 International Circle
(off Union Blvd & Printers Pkwy). Meets 1st & 3rd
Tue. (if required) each month. Info: 520-6300 or http://adm2.elpasoco.com/planning/agendas/pc/pc-agn.asp. |
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Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority
Meeting, Wed., Aug. 18, 8:30 a.m., Woodman Hills Metro
District Community Center West, 11720 Woodman Hills Dr., Falcon. Meets 3rd
Wed. each month, location varies. Info: 719-495-8360. |
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Palmer Lake Planning Commission Meeting, Wed., Aug.
18, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Meets 3rd
Wed. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. |
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Donala Water & Sanitation
District Board Meeting, Thu., Aug. 19, 1:30 p.m. 15850
Holbein Dr., Colorado Springs. Meets 3rd Thu. each month. Info:
488-3603. |
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Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board Meeting, Thu.,
Aug. 19, 6 p.m., Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Meets
3rd Thu. each month. Info: 488-4700. |
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Monument Sanitation District Board Meeting, Thu., Aug.
19, 7 p.m., 130 2nd St. Meets 3rd Thu. each month.
Info: 481-4886. |
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Triview Metropolitan District Board
Meeting, Wed., Aug. 25, 5 p.m., New Monument Town Hall &
Police Department Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy 105). Meets 4th
Wed. each month. Info: 488-6868. |
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Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Board
Meeting, Wed., Aug. 25, 7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Station 1, 18650 Hwy
105. Meets 4th Wed. each month. Info: 266-3367. |
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Woodmoor Improvement Association Board Meeting,
Wed., Aug. 25, 7 p.m., Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Dr. Meets 4th
Wed. each month. Info: 488-2693 or visit www.woodmoor.org. |
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Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board Meeting,
Wed., Aug. 25, 7 p.m. Station 1, 15415 Gleneagle Dr. Meets 4th
Wed. each month. Info: 488-8680. |
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Forest View Acres Water District
Board Meeting, Thu., Aug. 26, 6 p.m. Monument Sanitation District
boardroom, 130 Second St. Meets 4th Thu. each month. Info:
488-2110 or visit www.fvawd.com. |
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Fox
Run Park Aerial Adventure Park Proposal, Tue., Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m. Fox
Run Regional Park, 2110 Stella Drive, Pavilion #5, in the Pine Meadows area
(west side) of the park. Info: 520-7529. |
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Academy Water and Sanitation
District Board Meeting, Wed., Sep. 1, 7 p.m., Donald Wescott
Station 2, 15000 Sun Hill Dr. Meets 1st Wed. each month. Info:
481-0711. |
Please note that "Storytime" hours have changed for
the summer.
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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 for preschoolers.
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monuments Library: Storytime, every Tue., 10 &
10:45 a.m. Stories and more for children age 3 and older. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Palmer Lake Library: Storytime, every Wed., 10:30
a.m., Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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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. |
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Monument Library: Toddler Time, every Thu., 10
& 10:30 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 Storytime, every
Thu., 7:30 p.m. Evening stories; PJs and blankies welcome. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Thu., Aug.
19, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Let your child practice reading to a Paws to Read
dog. No registration required. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower
Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Sat., Aug.
28, 11 a.m.-noon. Let your child practice reading to a Paws to Read dog.
No registration required. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway.
Info: 481-2587. |
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Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Sat., Sep.
4, 11 a.m.-noon. Let your child practice reading to a Paws to Read dog.
No registration required. Normally meets 1st Sat. each
month. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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Pikes Peak Library District’s Kids Web: Kids Web
at www.ppld.org features resources for
school reports and homework, Tumblebooks–free online read-along books, and
a Fun & Games link. A "grown-ups" link has information about
local school districts, home-schooling, and more. |
Adult Programs
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Monument Library: Beginning Computer Classes. Check
at the desk for the schedule of free classes Wednesday mornings for beginner
computer users. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info:
488-2370 or ppld.org. |
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Monument Library: Talk English! every Mon., 7-8:30
p.m. Practice informal social conversation in English with friendly and
supportive people. 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 or ppld.org. |
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Monument Library Senior Synergy, every Wed., 10
a.m.-noon. Join this group dedicated to empowering individual growth through
life-long learning and positive relationships. Monument Branch Library, 1706
Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or ppld.org. |
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NEW! Palmer Lake Library: Palmer Lake Knitting Group,
every Thu., 10 am.-noon. Knit with other knitters. Cheri Monsen, expert
knitter, will be there to answer questions. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66
Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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Annual Ice Cream Social & Barbershop Chorus, Sat.,
Aug. 7, 1:30 p.m., Palmer Lake Village Green. In honor of our
seniors, families are encouraged to bring their elders to enjoy free Rock
House ice cream and live music from times gone by. Info: 481-2953. |
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Monument Library: Life Circles, Mon., Aug. 15, 10:30
a.m. This supportive writing group provides discipline, inspiration,
and structure during the process of writing one’s memories or history.
Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. each month. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or ppld.org. |
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Monument Library’s Monumental Readers Book Club, Fri.,
Aug. 20, 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome to this spirited group. This
month’s book is Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich. Meets 3rd
Fri. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info:
488-2370 or ppld.org. |
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Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Knitters & Crafters,
Fri., Aug. 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Drop in to share ideas, get help. Meets
1st and 3rd Fri. each month. Monument Branch Library,
1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: Clare Wissinger, 481-8442. |
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Monument Library: AARP Mature Safe
Driving Program, Sat., Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Bone up on
your driving skills and lower your insurance rates. Cost: $12 for AARP
members, $14 for nonmembers. Bring a lunch. Registration required. Monument
Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Registration & Info: 488-2370 or
ppld.org. |
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Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Knitters & Crafters,
Fri., Sep. 3, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Drop in to share ideas, get help. Meets
1st and 3rd Fri. each month. Monument Branch Library,
1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: Clare Wissinger, 481-8442. |
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The Library Channel (Comcast 17) broadcasts 24/7.
See live simulcasts of programs, recorded presentations, a schedule of
Library events, children’s story times, an adult literacy program, El Paso
County Commissioners meetings, and much more. Find the schedule online at
ppld.org, then click on the link "Happenings @ Your Library," then
click on the "Comcast 17" link to search the schedule. |
For other library events, please check http://ppld.org/communityconnections/calendar.
D-38 School Events
Info:
Sandi Brandl, Lewis-Palmer High School Activities Director, SBrandl@lewispalmer.org.
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Monument Farmers Market, every Sat., 8 a.m.-1
p.m., 481 Hwy 105, on the west side of I-25 just behind Starbuck’s. 80+
vendors, local produce. Every Sat. through Oct. 9. Info: Diana Dickson,
213-3323. |
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Monument Hill Farmers Market, every Sat., 8 a.m.-1
p.m., Grace Best School and the D-38 Administration Building, 2nd
& Jefferson Streets in downtown Monument. 50+ vendors offer food,
produce, home décor items, crafts, honey, jewelry, furniture, pet products,
and more. Info: 592-9420. |
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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: Jan Heinlein, 306-6975. |
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Talk and Tennies Walking Group. Join with others
to get fit. For more information contact Thea at Theapeutic Massage Therapy,
488-2250. |
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Artfully Speaking Toastmasters Club, every Mon.,
5:45-6:45 p.m., DeVry University, 1175 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Room 15,
Colorado Springs. Improve your public speaking, leadership, and meeting
planning skills. New members and visitors welcome. Info: Chris
Exline, 231-5627, or visit http://artfullyspeaking.freetoasthost.us. |
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Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting: Sunlight of the
Spirit Women’s Closed Step Study, every Mon., 6 p.m. Family of
Christ Lutheran Church, 675 E. Baptist Rd. Info: 487-7781. |
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Farmer’s Market at WMMI, every Mon. and Wed., Jun.
5-Oct., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fresh vegetables from local Pueblo farms,
breads, meats, and more. Look for vendors in front of the red house. Info:
visit www.wmmi.org. |
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Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Senior
Lunches at the old 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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Tai Chi for Arthritis Class, On break in
August, will resume in Sept. Tri-Lakes Senior Center, Lewis-Palmer
High School, across from the YMCA. This gentle exercise program can relieve
the symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. Even those who cannot
stand can participate and benefit. Info: 481-8728 or visit www.trilakesseniors.org. |
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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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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. |
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BNI Tri-Lakes Chapter, every Wed., 8-9:30
a.m., Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. If your company needs
more business, visit us and learn how we can help you. Come see why our
networking group is so successful. Info: Timothy Jones, 488-2412, or e-mail tim@promomania.com. |
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Senior Citizen Luncheons, every Wed., 11
a.m.-1 p.m., D-38 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. |
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Gleneagle Sertoma, every Wed., 11:30 a.m.,
The Academy Hotel, 8110 N. Academy. Interesting speakers and programs;
all are welcome. Info: Sherry Edwards, 488-1044, or Bill Nance, 488-2312. |
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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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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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Delivered through Christ Recovery Group, every
Thu., 6:30-8 p.m., 14960 Woodcarver Rd. (just west of I-25 and Baptist Rd.)
Biblically based support group for all addictions. Info: 930-1954. |
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Alateen meeting, every Thu., 7 p.m., Family
of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 E. Baptist Rd., southwest corner room,
door will be ajar. Info: Jean, 487-8781. |
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Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting: Recovery in Action Group–Open,
Big Book Study, every Thu., 7 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran
Church, 675 E. Baptist Rd. Info: 487-7781. |
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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. |
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Fibromyalgia Support Group, Mon., Aug. 9, 5
p.m., College Pharmacy, 3505 Austin Bluffs Pkwy (downstairs), Colorado
Springs. A DVD on the disease and treatments will play 5-6 p.m.; the meeting
starts at 6 p.m. Share concerns and success stories and address your
questions to a D.O. Learn how you can become pain-free. Visitors and new
participants welcome. No charge, no products sold. Meets 2nd
Mon. each month. Info: Lorna Searle, 481-3735. |
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Tri-Lakes Home Educators’ Support Group, Mon., Aug.
9. Meets 2nd Mon. each month for support, information, field
trips, and special events. Info: e-mail Tracy Mills, Millspartyof6@msn.com. |
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Friends Like Me: A 45-and-under Support Group for
Breast Cancer, Tue., Aug. 10, 6-7 p.m., location to be decided.
Join other young women who are battling or have already battled breast
cancer. Meets 2nd Tue. each month. Info: 351-5079. |
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Tri-Lakes Networking Team Monthly Dinner Meeting, Tue.,
Aug. 10, 6:30-9 p.m., Sundance Mountain Lodge
Inn, 1865 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. Businesswomen building
relationships in a social setting. Cost: $20. Meets 2nd Tue. each
month. Info: Janine Robertson, 266-0246, or visit www.meetup.com/trilakesnetworkingteam. |
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Black Forest Chapter of AARP Potluck Luncheon,
Wed., Aug. 11, 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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Senior Bingo at Monument Town Hall, Thu., Aug.
12, 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 2nd
Thu. each month. Info: Maggie Nealon, 488-3037. |
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Ben Lomond Gun Club, Tri-Lakes Chapter, Thu., Aug.
12, 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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El Paso County Hazardous Materials
Collection Facility, Sat., Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3255 Akers
Dr., Colorado Springs. The facility is open the 2nd Saturday each
month as well as Mon.-Thu., 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and accepts paint and related
products, 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. 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. |
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Tri-Lakes Church of Christ Community Closet, Sat.,
Aug. 14, 1-3 p.m., 20450 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument (SW corner of
Beacon Lite and County Line Roads west of I-25). All are welcome to shop for
free gently-used clothing items. Donations of clean clothing and shoes in
good condition are appreciated. Open 2nd Sat. each month until
further notice. Info: 495-4137; or the church, 488-9613. |
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Tri-Lakes Parents of Multiples, Mon., Aug. 16,
6:30-8 p.m., Little Log Church, 133 High St., Palmer Lake. Come meet other
parents of twins, triplets, and more. Meets 3rd Mon. each month.
Childcare available. RSVP to tlpoms@yahoo.com.
Info: 488-4221. |
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Senior Tea, Tue., Aug. 17, 1-3
p.m., Senior Center at Lewis-Palmer High School (across from the
YMCA). Hawaiian get-together theme. Come early to socialize, bring a dessert
to share. Tea sandwiches and/or salads, teacups and tea provided. Voluntary
donations welcome. Meets 3rd Tue. each month. Info: Mary Frances,
481-2360; Irene W., 481-1188; or Irene C., 484-0517. |
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Cancer Support Group for Women, Tue., Aug. 17, 7
p.m., St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 18320 Furrow Rd., Woodmoor. Meets 3rd
Tue. each month. Info: Lindsay, 487-9362. |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7829, Tue., Aug.
17, 7 p.m., The Depot Restaurant, 11 Primrose St., Palmer Lake. New
members welcome. Meets 3rd Tue. each month Info: Tony Wolusky,
Post Commander, 481-4419, or twolusky@aol.com. |
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Macular Degeneration Support Group for the Visually
Impaired, Thu., Aug. 19, 1-2 p.m. Meets 3rd Thu.
Location varies. Info: Tri-Lakes Cares, 481-4864 x23. |
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Juvenile Diabetes Support Group, Sat., Aug. 21,
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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Monument Homemakers Club Monthly Potluck Lunch,
Thu., Sep. 2, 11:30 a.m., Monument Town Hall, 166 2nd St.
Meets 1st Thu. each month except Jan. and unless D-38 is delayed
or closed due to bad weather. Newcomers are welcome. Info: Bev Wells,
488-3327. |
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Palmer Divide Quilt Guild, Thu., Sep. 2, 7
p.m., Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Rd. Meets 1st Thu. each
month. Info: Teresa Kovacic, 559-0083, or e-mail teresa.kovacic@biofunctionusa.com. |
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American Legion Tri-Lakes Post 9-11, Tue., Sep.
7, 6:30 p.m., Depot Restaurant, Hwy 105 & Primrose St., Palmer Lake.
New members welcome. Meets 1st Tue. each month. Info: Mike
Christensen, 484-0467. |
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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 in
Monument and Palmer Lake visit http://sites.google.com/site/monumentmoms/
or e-mail monumentmomsinfo@gmail.com.
Moms in ZIP 80921 and parts of Black Forest contact Debbie, 646-5939, debdidovic@gmail.com.
Info: visit www.cosnorthmomsclub.com. |
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2010 Return of the Rocky Mountain
Chautauqua Assembly, Fri.-Sun., Aug. 6-8, Palmer Lake. Events run
6-11 p.m. Aug. 6, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Aug. 7, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug.
8. The weekend features historical demonstrations and "how tos,"
a two-day Civil War encampment by period re-enactors, a free concert by
local cowboy singer and songwriter Chuck Pyle, an exhibition by the Fort
Carson Mounted Cavalry, a Native American lodge, old-fashioned games for
kids, a potato bake, vintage bicycle demonstrations, ox wagon rides, dinner
theater, and much more. The complete schedule of events is listed at www.palmerlakechautauqua.org. |
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Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI): Burro
Birthday Bash and Bluegrass Festival, Sat., Aug 7, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Come celebrate the birthday of WMMI’s mascot burros. Museum tours, gold
panning, and outside machinery operations topped off by a meet & greet
with the burros and an afternoon concert with live bluegrass bands. Food and
drink vendors will be on site. Bring picnics, lawn chairs, and blankets.
Cost: $12 adults, $8 teens, 12 and under free. WMMI is located at 225 North
Gate Blvd (I-25 Exit 156 A). Info: 488-0880 or visit www.wmmi.org.
Info: Courtney Lutkus, 488-0880. |
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Third Annual Car Show Benefit for
Tri-Lakes Cares, Sat., Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., RODZ Bar &
Grill at PINZ, 855 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Info: Debbie, 487-7469, or visit www.pinzbowling.com. |
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Annual Ice Cream Social & Barbershop Chorus, Sat.,
Aug. 7, 1:30 p.m., Palmer Lake Village Green. In honor of our
seniors, families are encouraged to bring their elders to enjoy free Rock
House ice cream and live music from times gone by. Info: 481-2953. |
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Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by
Ray Bonniville, Fri., Aug. 13, opening act at 7 p.m., Black
Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Road. Ray blends a
unique percussive electric guitar style, a weathered voice, and soulful rack
harmonica into image-provoking songs. Cost: $7 general, $4 BRAS members.
Info: Joe Maio, 528-6119, or e-mail jrmtn@comcast.net,
or visit www.blackroseacoustic.org. |
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Black Forest Festival, Sat., Aug.
14, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the corner of Black Forest and Shoup roads.
6:30 a.m., pancake breakfast; 10:30 a.m., parade begins with Jon Karroll of
KRDO TV Channel 13 as parade announcer. Bands play throughout the day. A
flea market features commercial and neighborhood vendors, food booths, games
for the kids, and many other surprises. Shuttle service for off-site parking
at gravel lot on northeast corner of Burgess and Black Forest Roads. Info:
visit http://festival.blackforest-co.com/. |
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Garage Sale, Sat., Aug. 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Palmer Lake Elementary School Parking Lot, 115 Upper Glenway. A huge garage
sale with something everyone! All proceeds benefit the 5th grade High Trails
Program. Info: Melissa, 930-1333. |
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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Open House, Thu., Aug.
19, 9-11:30 a.m. Tri-Lakes Chapel, 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument. All
mothers-to-be and moms with kids birth to preschool age are welcome. Safe
& loving childcare is free. Info: 491-8875,
or visit www.MopsMeetings.com. |
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Monument Art Hop, Thu., Aug.
19, 5-8 p.m., historic downtown Monument. The 3rd Thu. every
month, May-Sep., the galleries, restaurants, and boutiques of downtown
Monument stay open until 8 p.m. for a celebration featuring art openings,
great food, live music, and other adult-oriented special events. Info:
481-3282. |
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Palmer Lake Historical Society Meeting, Thu., Aug.
19, doors open 6:30 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall,
28 Valley Crescent. Beth Barrett gives a lively presentation on famous
theaters of Colorado. Free and open to the public. Info: 481-3282,
e-mail plhist@aol.com, or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us/plhs. |
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South American Wine Tasting & Peak Ranch’s
Alpaca Boutique, Sat., Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Peak Ranch
Alpacas, 19850 Beacon Lite Rd. Monument. Taste, tour, and experience the
feel of Alpaca. Boutique specials, new apparel, new alpacas. Info: 232-8509
or visit www.peakranchalpacas.com. |
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Big Jim Adams Blues Concert,
Sat., Aug. 21, doors open at 6:30 for a 7:30 p.m. show, Tri-Lakes
Center for the Arts (TLCA), 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Tickets: $12 TLCA
members, $15 non-members ($3 more at the door), available at Covered
Treasures Bookstore (481-2665) in Monument, The Wine Seller (481-3019) and
TLCA (481-0475) in Palmer Lake, and through PayPal at www.trilakesarts.org. |
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Free Community Yoga Class, beginning level, Wed., Aug.
25, 5:30 p.m., Yoga Pathways Studio, Suite A in the West End
Center, 755 Hwy. 105 (3/4 mile west of Safeway). Info: visit www.yogapathwaysstudio.com,
or call Raleigh 481-4137 or Sue 660-7858. |
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Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by
Mason Brown, Fri., Aug. 27, opening act at 7 p.m., Black Forest
Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Road. Appalachian, old
time, Irish and eclectic folk. Cost: $7 general, $4 BRAS members. Info: Joe
Maio, 528-6119, or e-mail jrmtn@comcast.net,
or visit www.blackroseacoustic.org. |
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Tri-Lakes Chamber Golf Classic,
Fri., Sep. 3, registration at 7 a.m., tee off at 8 a.m., Air Force
Academy Blue Course. Four-person scramble playing best ball. Registration
fee, $125 per person, includes green fees, range balls, golf cart, lunch,
golf shirts, goodie bag, prizes, and more! If you can’t play that
day, come enjoy lunch for $15 per person. Deadline for registration, Aug.
27. Info: 481-3282. |
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