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.
To have your event included in Our Community Calendar: Contact John Heiser at
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Tuesday, or whatever), the time, location (with directions if it isn't a place
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if any, differ from what
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Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon., Feb. 6,
6:30 p.m., Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Meets 1st
and 3rd Mon. each month. Info: 884-8017.
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El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, Tue.,
Feb. 7, 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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D-38 Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) Meeting,
Tue., Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Elementary School, 115 Upper
Glenway. Normally meets 2nd Tue. each month, location varies. Info:
488-4700, or visit lewispalmer.org.
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D-38 Special Education Advisory Council, Wed.,
Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m., Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Normally
meets 2nd Wed. each month. Info: 488-4700.
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Monument Planning Commission Meeting, Wed., Feb.
8, CANCELED. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd.,
Monument. Normally meets 2nd Wed. each month, 6:30 p.m., Info:
884-8017.
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Palmer Lake Planning Commission Workshop,
Wed., Feb. 8, CANCELED. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley
Crescent. Meets 2nd Wed. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit
www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us.
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Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District Meeting, Thu.,
Feb. 9, 1 p.m., 1845 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. Meets 2nd Thu.
each month. Info: 488-2525.
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Palmer Lake Town Council Combined Workshop and Meeting,
Thu., Feb. 9, 6:30 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., Feb. 14, 10 a.m., 16510 Mitchell Ave. Meets 2nd
Tue. each month. Info: Bill Burks, 481-4053.
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Triview Metropolitan District Board Meeting, Tue.,
Feb. 14, 5 p.m., Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument.
Meets 2nd Tue. each month. Info: 488-6868.
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Palmer Lake Sanitation District Board Meeting, Tue.,
Feb. 14, 7 p.m., 120 Middle Glenway. Meets 2nd Tue. each
month. Info: 481-2732.
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Palmer Lake Planning Commission Meeting, Wed.,
Feb. 15, CANCELED. 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., Feb. 16, 1:30 p.m. 15850 Holbein Dr., Colorado Springs.
Normally meets 3rd Thu. each month. Info: 488-3603.
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Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board Meeting, Thu.,
Feb. 16, 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.,
Feb. 16, 7 p.m., 130 2nd St. Meets 3rd Thu. each
month. Info: 481-4886.
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Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon., Feb.
20, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument.
Normally meets 1st and 3rd Mon. each month. Info:
884-8017.
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El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, Tue.,
Feb. 21, 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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Triview Metropolitan District Board Meeting, Wed.,
Feb. 22, 5 p.m., Town Hall Board Room, 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., Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m., 166 Second St., Monument. Meets
4th Wed. each month. Info: Jennifer Martin, 484-0911.
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Wescott Fire Protection District Board Meeting,
Wed., Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Station 1, 15415 Gleneagle Dr. Meets 4th
Wed. each month. Info: 488-8680.
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Woodmoor Improvement Association Board Meeting,
Wed., Feb. 22, 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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Forest View Acres Water District Board Meeting,
Thu., Feb. 23, 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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Palmer Lake Town Council Workshop, Thu., Mar. 1,
6:30 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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Academy Water & Sanitation District Board Meeting,
Wed., Mar. 7, 7 p.m., Donald Wescott Station 2, 15000 Sun Hills Dr.
Meets 1st Wed. each month. Info: 481-0711.
All PPLD facilities will be closed Mon., Feb. 20, for
Presidents’ Day
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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 or
www.ppld.org.
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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 or www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Paws to Read, Mon. & 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 or www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Bookbreak, 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 or
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Storytime, every Tue.,
10:15 & 11 a.m. Stories and more for children ages 3 and older. Monument
Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or
www.ppld.org.
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Palmer Lake Library: Storytime, every Wed.,
10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories and more for children ages 3 and older. Palmer Lake
Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587 or
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Toddler Time, every Thu.,
10:15 & 10:45 a.m. Rhymes & rhythms for kids up to 24 months. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or
www.ppld.org.
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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 or
www.ppld.org.
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Palmer Lake Library: Toddlertime, every Fri.,
10:30 a.m. An introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special
stories as a first step to reading for 1- and 2-year-old children. Palmer Lake
Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587 or
www.ppld.org.
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Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Thu., Feb. 9,
4:30-5:30 p.m. Read with Misty, the sweet tiny Sheltie, and then select a
prize. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587 or
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Crafty Teens, Fri., Feb. 10,
3:45-5:15 p.m. Ages 12 and up, learn how to make valentines from a wonderful
teacher! Space is limited for this special class, so register on-line or with
a librarian. Please bring scissors for cutting paper, an old magazine to cut
up, and a glue stick. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. RSVP &
Info: 488-2370 or www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Family Fun–Winter Blues Blast,
Sat., Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities begin with harmonica
lessons at 10:30 a.m. for children in grades 3-6 (registration required),
followed by live jazz and blues music at noon. Join the sing-along with Nathan
Worthey at 1:30, line dancing at 2:30, and become part of an impromptu rhythm
band at 3:30. Face painting, crafts, snacks, and hand bells will be available
throughout the afternoon. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. RSVP
& Info: 488-2370 or www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Bookeaters Club, Wed., Feb. 15,
3:30-5 p.m. Grades 7 and up, have a snack with your friends and discuss
Found, book one in The Missing series by Margaret Peterson Haddix. A
chance to win a book, too! Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr.
Info: 488-2370 or www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Fabulous Friday Fun, Fri., Feb.
17, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Elementary and middle school students, continue
exploring the Dewey Decimal System and finish the scavenger hunt. Have snacks
and rewards for finding answers. Every participant earns a free book! Bring a
friend for twice Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. RSVP & Info:
488-2370 or www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Anime & Manga Club, Fri., Feb.
24, 4:15-5:30 p.m. For teens in grades 8-12: Great discussion and
activities regarding your favorite anime or manga. Refreshments provided.
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or
www.ppld.org.
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Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Sat., Feb. 25,
4:30-5:30 p.m. Read to Kirby, a quiet Golden Retriever, and collect a
prize. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587 or
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: American Girl Book Club, Wed.,
Feb. 29, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Grades 3-5. Registration is closed for this club.
Members are reading Molly Takes Flight for this meeting. Monument
Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. RSVP & Info: 488-2370 or
www.ppld.org.
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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: Speak English! every Mon.,
7 p.m. Join this informal conversation circle for adults who want to improve
their skills and increase their comfort levels when speaking English. No
registration is required. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr.
Info: 488-2370, or www.ppld.org.
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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
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Beginning Computer Classes. Check
at the desk for the schedule of free classes Wed. mornings for beginner
computer users. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info:
488-2370, or www.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
www.ppld.org.
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Palmer Lake Library: Palmer Lake Knitting Group,
every Wed., 10 a.m.-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 or www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Life Circles, Mon., Feb. 6,
10:30 a.m. This supportive writing group provides inspiration and
structure during the process of writing one’s memories or history. Normally
meets 1st & 3rd Mon. each month. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Introduction to PPLD’s CyberShelf
Downloads, Wed., Feb. 8, 4-5:30 p.m. Learn to navigate the PPLD
CyberShelf page, download free software, place eHolds, search for eBooks or
eAudiobooks to checkout. This class will include a download demonstration for
an eBook and eAudiobook as well as instruction on how to transfer to device.
Registration required. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info &
RSVP: 488-2370 or www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Free Yoga Class, Thu., Feb. 9,
noon-1 p.m. Yoga flow for beginners and intermediates. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: Corinne, 651-4694 or
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Introduction to PPLD’s CyberShelf
Downloads, Tue., Feb. 14, 4-5:30 p.m. Learn to navigate the PPLD
CyberShelf page, download free software, place eHolds, search for eBooks or
eAudiobooks to checkout. This class will include a download demonstration for
an eBook and eAudiobook as well as instruction on how to transfer to device.
Registration required. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info &
RSVP: 488-2370 or www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Free Yoga Class, Thu., Feb. 16,
noon-1 p.m. Yoga flow for beginners and intermediates. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: Corinne, 651-4694 or
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library’s Monumental Readers Book Club,
Fri., Feb. 17, 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome to this spirited group.
This month’s selection is Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom
Franklin. Meets 3rd Fri. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706
Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Knitters & Crafters,
Fri., Feb. 17, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Drop in to share ideas, get help.
Normally meets 1st and 3rd Fri. each month. Monument
Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: Clare Wissinger, 481-8442 or
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: AARP Mature Safe Driving Program,
Sat., Feb. 18, 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. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Registration & Info:
488-2370 or www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: History Buffs Book Discussion Group,
Wed., Feb. 22, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy a trip through history with other
history lovers. Meets 4th Wed. each month. Monument Branch Library,
1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Free Yoga Class, Thu., Feb. 23,
noon-1 p.m. Yoga flow for beginners and intermediates. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: Corinne, 651-4694 or
www.ppld.org.
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Free Yoga Class, Thu., Mar. 1, noon-1 p.m.,
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Yoga flow for beginners and
intermediates. Info: Corinne, 651-4694.
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Palmer Lake Book Group, Fri., Mar. 2, 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 or
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Knitters & Crafters,
Fri., Mar. 2, 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 or
www.ppld.org.
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Monument Library: Hiring an Unpaid Colorado Intern
Workshop, Mon., Mar. 5, 8:30-10 a.m. Unpaid interns allow
nonprofits to keep costs down while providing high-quality services and
products. This workshop will help attendees to design an effective intern
program. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: Jean Harris,
488-2370, or www.ppld.org.
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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
www.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://www.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 Hill Kiwanis 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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Share a Free Meal at Western Bee Co., every Sun.,
1-3 p.m., 16625 Roller Coaster Rd., Colorado Springs (near the corner of
Baptist Road and Roller Coaster Road). Western Bee Co. is offering a simple
meal and simple fellowship to those in need in our community. If you need
transportation, call 749-1086 or be at the Monument Park and Ride shelter
between 12:45 and 2:30 p.m. every Sunday. Meals are organic and gluten free is
also available. Info: Suzzannemarie, 749-1086.
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Artfully Speaking Toastmasters Club, every Mon.,
5:45-6:45 p.m., DeVry University, 1175 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Room 11, Colorado
Springs. Improve your public speaking, leadership, and meeting planning
skills. New members and visitors welcome. Info: Hunter McCord, 439-2795; email
huntersmccord@gmail.com; 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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Senior Lunches at the old Monument Town Hall, every
Mon. & Thu., except the 1st Thu. each month and
holidays, Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Administration Complex
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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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:
www.bnitrilakes.com, Dr. Kathy Yuhasz, 594-9700, email
katyuhasz@comcast.net.
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Senior Citizen Luncheons, every Wed.,
11 a.m.-1 p.m., D-38 Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Tri-Lakes
Health Advocacy Partnership (HAP) invites area seniors for lunch & activities.
Free blood pressure screening 1st & 3rd Wed. $3 donation
requested. Info: 487-8218.
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Gleneagle Sertoma, every Wed., 11:45 a.m.,
Liberty Heights, 12015 Ambassador Dr. (off Voyager Blvd.) 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.) Bible-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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Tai Chi for Health Class, every Fri., 1-1:45
p.m., Tri-Lakes HAP 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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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 email 4mga@4-mga.org.
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Tri-Lakes Business Incubator Free Workshop: Branding
your Business, Tue., Feb. 7, 10-11 a.m., 14960 Woodcarver Rd,
Colorado Springs. Logo and artwork guidelines, and more. Cost: $5 TLBI
members, $10 non-members. Prepayment & registration required: call 481-4877
x100 or visit www.trilakesbi.org.
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Black Forest Chapter of AARP Potluck Luncheon, Wed.,
Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m., Black Forest Lutheran Church, Shoup and Black
Forest Road. Meets 2nd Wed. each month. Info: Chuck Karlstrum,
749-9227, or Stan Beckner, 596-6787.
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Tri-Lakes Incubator Low-Cost Workshop: Making Dollars &
Sense of Social Media - Part II, Thu., Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.,
14960 Woodcarver Rd, Colorado Springs. Find the best places to be online,
learn easy improvements that make a website more attractive to your clients,
explore some of the basic ways to use social media as a part of your online
marketing campaigns. Cost: $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Bring your lunch.
Pre-payment & registration required: call 481-4877 x100 or visit
www.trilakesbi.org.
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Senior Bingo at Old Monument Town Hall, Thu.,
Feb. 9, Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Administration
Complex, 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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Legacy Sertoma Dinner Meeting, Thu., Feb. 9, 6:30
p.m., Monument Hill Country Club, 18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument. New
members and visitors welcome. Meets 2nd & 4th Thu. each
month. Info: Ed Kinney, 481-2750.
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Ben Lomond Gun Club, Tri-Lakes Chapter, Thu.,
Feb. 9, 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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Palmer Lake Art Group, Sat., Feb. 11, 9 a.m., Vaile
Hill Gallery, 118 Hillside Rd., Palmer Lake. A variety of art programs are
offered after the business meeting. Guests welcome. Meets 2nd Sat.
each month. Info: 487-1329, or visit
www.palmerlakeartgroup.com.
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El Paso County Hazardous Materials & Recycling
Collection Facility, Sat., Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3255 Akers Dr.,
Colorado Springs. Open the 2nd Saturday each month as well as
Mon.-Thu., 7 a.m.-5 p.m., and now accepts common recyclable items in addition
to household hazardous waste such as 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-inch diagonal. Bring a nonperishable food item
for Care and Share. Info: 520-7878, or visit
http://adm.elpasoco.com/Environmental_Services/Solid_Waste_Management.
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Fibromyalgia Support Group, Mon., Feb. 13, 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.,
Feb. 13. Meets 2nd Mon. each month for support, information,
field trips, and special events. Info: email
TLHESG@gmail.com.
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Macular Degeneration Support Group for the Visually
Impaired, Thu., Feb. 16, 1-2 p.m. Meets 3rd Thu.
Location varies. Info: Tri-Lakes Cares, 481-4864 x23.
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Tri-Lakes Business Incubator Low-cost Workshop: Outlook
101, Thu., Feb. 16, 1-3 p.m., 14960 Woodcarver Rd, Colorado
Springs. There’s more to Microsoft Outlook than just emails! Cost: $15 TLBI
members, $20 nonmembers. Prepayment & registration required: call 481-4877
x100 or visit www.trilakesbi.org.
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Palmer Lake Historical Society Meeting: Frank Lewis-Dale
Jones Gang, Thu., Feb. 16, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley
Crescent. Retired police investigator Dwight Haverkorn tells of the gang that
perfected the use of the getaway car to flee bank robberies, killed nine
police officers between 1913 and 1918, and had a deadly shootout in Colorado
Springs in 1918. Free and open to all. Refreshments served after the program.
Info: Sarah, 481-4278, or visit palmerdividehistory.org.
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Tri-Lakes Women’s Club (TLWC) Luncheon, Fri.,
Feb. 17, 11 a.m., The Pinery, Black Forest. The program is Skin Health
and Wellness by Dr. Lisa Jenks of Genesis Medspa. RSVP: Charlie Ann Hayes,
nonahayes@comcast.net, 481-9693, or
Maureen Kral, reenbean@aol.com,
282-0164. The luncheons are open to all current TLWC members and their guests.
Membership is open to all women living in School District 38. The club
sponsors the Wine and Roses event in October and the Pine Forest Antique &
Garden Show & Sale in April. Proceeds from these events benefit local
nonprofit groups. Visit www.tlwc.net or
contact Kathy Murphy,
murphys13@comcast.net, or Sandra Sciadni,
suzyisperfect@yahoo.com.
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Gleneagle Women’s Club Luncheon, Fri., Feb. 17,
11:30 a.m., Glen Eagle Golf Course Club House. "It All Started with a
Hairdryer": Dee Kirby, a member of the Second Friday Book Club, will share her
writing journey. Cost: $19. RSVP by Feb. 10, 5 p.m., to Dianne,
330-8748, cleaverdb@comcast.net;
Marilyn, 488-6892, mlynLaRue@aol.com;
or Nadine, 487-3125, nabbols@q.com.
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Juvenile Diabetes Support Group, Sat., Feb. 18,
9 a.m., It’s a Grind Coffee House, 15954D Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument.
Meets 3rd Sat. each month. Info: Chris, 884-0832, or email
cabernathy@woodmoor.com.
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Amateur Radio W0TLM (Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Radio
Association), Mon., Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., Tri-Lakes Monument Fire
Protection District Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105 (next to Pinz bowling alley). All
Amateur Radio Operators or those interested in becoming Amateur Radio
Operators are welcome. Meets 3rd Mon. each month. Info: Joyce
Witte, 488-0859.
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Senior Tea, Tue., Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m.,
Senior Center at Lewis-Palmer High School (across from the YMCA). Come early
to socialize, bring a salad or dessert to share. Meat dishes and tea provided.
Be prepared to have fun! Voluntary donations welcome. Meets 3rd
Tue. each month. Info: Irene C., 484-0517.
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Cancer Support Group for Women, Tue., Feb. 21,
7 p.m., St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 18320 Furrow Rd., Woodmoor. Meets 3rd
Tue. each month. Info: Lindsay, 487-9362.
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Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 7829, Tue., Feb. 21,
6-7:30 p.m., Sundance Mountain Lodge, 1865 Woodmoor Dr., Monument.
New members welcome. If you are a female relative of a veteran who served on
foreign soil during war or other military action, you might be eligible. Meets
3rd Tue. each month. Info: Martine Arndt, 231-5323, or email
Martine.Arndt@yahoo.com.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7829, Tue., Feb.
21, 7 p.m., Sundance Mountain Lodge, 1865 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. New
members welcome. Meets 3rd Tue. each month. Info: Tony Wolusky,
post commander, 481-4419, or
twolusky@aol.com.
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Senior Social, Wed., Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m.,
Fellowship Hall of the Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Rd.
The Black Forest Lutheran Church and the Black Forest AARP Chapter 1100 invite
area seniors for an afternoon of socializing. All are welcome; bring a friend
and enjoy chatting, doing handwork, or playing Mexican train dominoes. Light
refreshments will be served. Meets 4th Wed. each month. Info:
Lavonne, 495-4021.
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Tri-Lakes Incubator Low-Cost Workshop: Put the Rights in
your Copyrights, Thu., Feb. 23, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 14960 Woodcarver
Rd, Colorado Springs. Learn more about how to use these powerful rights to
protect your creative works. Cost: $5 members, $10 nonmembers. Pre-payment &
registration required: call 481-4877 x100 or visit
www.trilakesbi.org.
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Legacy Sertoma Dinner Meeting, Thu., Feb. 23, 6:30
p.m., Monument Hill Country Club, 18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument. New
members and visitors welcome. Meets 2nd & 4th Thu. each
month. Info: Ed Kinney, 481-2750.
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Monument Homemakers Club Monthly Potluck Lunch &
Meeting, Thu., Mar. 2, 11:30 a.m., Tri-Lakes Fire Department
Administrative Building, 166 Second St., Monument (Second at Jefferson). Bring
a food dish to share and your own dinner service and flatware. Meets 1st
Thu. each month except Jan. and unless D-38 is delayed or closed due to bad
weather. Newcomers are welcome. Please call Irene if you are bringing a
"first-time" guest so she can bring the handmade guest gift. Anyone needing a
ride to the meeting may call Faye Brenneman, 488-0076. RSVP & info: Irene
Walters, 481-1188, or Jean Sanger, 592-9311.
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Palmer Divide Quilt Guild, Thu., Mar. 2, 7
p.m., Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Rd. Meets 1st Thu. each
month. Info: Teresa Kovacic, 559-0083, or email
teresa.kovacic@biofunctionusa.com.
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NEPCO Meeting, Sat., Mar. 10, 10 a.m.-noon,
Monument Town Hall, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. Susan McLean, Donala professional
landscaper, will discuss landscaping with xeriscape. All are welcome to this
meeting of local homeowners associations. Info: 481-2723 or visit
www.nepco.org.
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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 newborn and up. Moms in
Monument and Palmer Lake visit
http://sites.google.com/site/monumentmoms/ or email
monumentmomsinfo@gmail.com.
Moms in ZIP 80921 and parts of Black Forest contact Kim L., 488-9665 Info:
visit www.cosnorthmomsclub.com.
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Palmer Lake Art Group Valentine Art Exhibit and Sale,
Fri.-Sat., Feb. 3-4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., opening reception Feb. 3,
5-8 p.m., West End Center, 755 S. Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Paintings and
photography, jewelry, fiber art, and more are showcased. Nonprofit Palmer Lake
Art Group, the oldest art group in the area, has grown from a few Palmer Lake
residents to more than 50 members from various Front Range communities. The
group raises scholarship funds for D-38 art students who plan to continue
their art education. Info:
www.palmerlakeartgroup.com or contact Margarete Seagraves, 487-1329 or
email seagml@compdsn.com.
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Town Hall meeting with District 1 El Paso County
Commissioner Darryl Glenn, Sat., Feb. 4, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Colorado
Springs Fire Station 19, 2490 Research Pkwy. (near Chapel Hills and Research
Parkway). Glenn will discuss the county’s 2012 budget, oil and gas
regulations, 2012 election year issues and overview, and other county topics.
Free and open to the public. Info: 520-6411 or email
DarrylGlenn@elpasoco.com.
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Avon Walk Training Walk, Sun., Feb. 5, 4-6
p.m., Baptist Road/Santa Fe Trail shelter. Join with others to train for the
39-mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Tax-deductible donations can be made
online at
www.avonwalk.org/goto/LisaNHatfield. Info: Lisa, 488-0786.
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D-38 School Bus Fees Informational Meeting, Tue.,
Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Learning Center, D-38 Administration Building, 146
Jefferson St., Monument. Find out about the possibility of implementing bus
fees for the 2012-13 school year. Info: 481-9546.
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Free Stroke and Heart Attack Recognition Class,
Wed., Feb. 8, 9-11 a.m., Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black
Forest Rd. Personnel from the Black Forest Fire and Rescue will tell how to
recognize the indicators of stroke and heart attack and how to respond. Free
and open to the public. All attending the class are invited to stay for the
noon lunch with the Black Forest AARP chapter. Guest speaker Walt Sealy will
discuss fire hazard mitigation. If School District 20 cancels or delays school
due to weather that day, the class and meeting will be rescheduled. Info:
Gwen, 495-2176.
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D-38 School Bus Fees Informational Meeting, Wed.,
Feb. 8, 4:15 p.m., Learning Center, D-38 Administration Building, 146
Jefferson St., Monument. Find out about the possibility of implementing bus
fees for the 2012-13 school year. Info: 481-9546.
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Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Class for Women,
Thu., Feb. 9, 5-9 p.m. & Sat., Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monument
YMCA, 17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy. Learn simple techniques to keep yourself safe
in daily life. The 12-hour course, conducted by the Monument Police
Department, focuses on awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance,
and basics of hands-on defense training. Courses are taught by certified R.A.D.
instructors and include a workbook and reference manual. Cost: $30. Register
at the Monument Police Department, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., or email Officer Jon
Hudson at
jhudson@townofmonument.net. Info:
www.monumentpd.org.
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County Commissioner Darryl Glenn speaks at Tri-Lakes
Chamber of Commerce 5th Annual State of the Chamber Breakfast,
Fri., Feb. 10, 7:30-9 a.m., the Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 S. Hwy. 105,
Palmer Lake. Glenn will discuss the county’s 2012 budget, oil and gas
regulations, 2012 election year issues and overview, and other county topics.
Cost: Chamber members and regional partners, $20 per person; nonmembers, $25
per person. Tickets & info: 481-3282.
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D-38 School Bus Fees Informational Meeting, Fri.,
Feb. 10, 9 a.m., Learning Center, D-38 Administration Building, 146
Jefferson St., Monument. Find out about the possibility of implementing bus
fees for the 2012-13 school year. Info: 481-9546.
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Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage with Mountain
Holler Bluegrass Band, Fri., Feb. 10, opening act at 7 p.m., Black
Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Road. Cost: $7
general, $4 BRAS members, $5 nonmember students.
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Cops for Kids Fundraiser, Sat., Feb. 11, 1
p.m.-1 a.m., Pinz, 855 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake. Activities throughout the day
include Bronco cheerleaders, live music, bowling, food, silent and live
auctions, and much more. The Lions Club will offer free eye testing for 3-6
year-old children, 2-4 p.m. Proceeds will go toward surgery for 2-year-old
Parker who was born without irises in his eyes, a rare condition called
aniridia. Info: 487-7469.
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Black Rose Acoustic Society Thanks to the Members
Concert with Tom Rush, Sat., Feb. 11, doors open at 6 for the 7
p.m. show, Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup
Road. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a real musical legend. Cost: $25
general public, $15 Black Rose Acoustic Society members. No memberships sold
at the door. Tickets are available at Black Rose Open Stages and on line at
www.BlackRoseAcoustic.org.
Info: 719-330-6569 or
www.BlackRoseAcoustic.org.
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Rocky Mountain Music Association (RMMA) Free Concert,
Sat., Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Forestgate Presbyterian Church, 970
Northgate Blvd. The second concert in the RMMA series features John and Gail
Carpenter, the Singing Sweethearts, singing everything from Grand Opera to
Broadway. Both John and Gail have sung with the Metropolitan Opera among many
other venues. Seating is limited so reserve in advance: Call 646-2791 or visit
rmmaonline.org.
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University School of Monument Informational Meeting,
Wed., Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor
Dr. Find out about a K-12 school opening in the fall of 2012, where
traditional Christian education meets home education. Info: 480-7111 or
www.usmonument.org.
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West End Center Open House, Sat., Feb. 18,
1-5 p.m., 755 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake. Vanity Box Salon & Spa will offer free
chair massages, 3-5 p.m. Drop in to the Upscale Boutique in the Vanity Box
Salon for a free gift. Yoga Pathways Studio will conduct free mini yoga
classes all afternoon. Lifting Spirits Adult Day Care will serve refreshments
and The Urban Cottage will celebrate its grand opening.
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Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI): Heritage
Lecture–Hydraulic Fracturing Panel Discussion, Thu., Feb. 23,
7-8:30 p.m. In hydraulic fracturing, pressurized liquid is pumped into
underground formations, causing fractures in order to release oil or gas for
extraction. Representatives of industry, environmental concerns, and the media
will be represented. Free and open to the public. WMMI is located at 225 North
Gate Blvd. (I-25 Exit 156 A) in Colorado Springs. To reserve your spot, call
488-0880, email rsvp@wmmi.org, or visit
www.wmmi.org.
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Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage with The Matt
Flinner Trio, Fri., Feb. 24, opening act at 7 p.m., Black Forest
Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Road. Bluegrass, jazz, and
Celtic. Cost: $7 general, $4 BRAS members, $5 nonmember students. Info: Joe
Maio, 528-6119, or email jrmtn@comcast.net,
or visit www.blackroseacoustic.org.
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Palmer Lake After Dark, Fri., Feb. 24, 8-11
p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. For teens and adults:
music, dancing, neon lights, food, and raffles. Cost: $10 plus one canned or
packaged food item for Tri-Lakes cares. All proceeds benefit FamilyNation, a
non-profit organization devoted to inspiring, empowering, and motivating
at-risk youths and young adults to bring about positive change in their lives
and communities by improving access to needed tools and programs. Scheduled
for the last Friday each month. Info: 465-2001 or
www.familynation.net.
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Hiring an Unpaid Colorado Intern Workshop, Mon.,
Mar. 5, 8:30-10 a.m., Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr.
Unpaid interns allow nonprofits to keep costs down while providing
high-quality services and products. This workshop will help attendees design
an effective intern program. Info: Jean Harris, 488-2370, or
www.ppld.org.
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D-38 Chess Tournament, Sat., Mar. 10, 8:30
a.m.-2 p.m., Lewis-Palmer Elementary School, 1315 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument.
This free chess tournament is open to all D-38 students, K-12. Registration
begins 8:30 a.m.; the first round starts at 9 a.m. There will be four rounds;
the tournament should end by 2 p.m. Parents may stay or return to the school
at the end of the tournament. Chess sets will be provided. Children may bring
their own snacks. Pizza and sodas will be available for purchase, with
proceeds paying for trophies and medals for each student. RSVP to Steve
Waldmann, Creekside Middle School Chess Club Coach, 488-9887 or
huskerco@gmail.com, so he knows how
many trophies and medals to order.
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Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI): Family
Exploration Day–Women In Mining, Sat., Mar. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In
celebration of National Women’s History Month, the day features portrayals by
renowned historic interpreters, as well as exhibits and activities. At 11 a.m.
John Stansfield portrays Dr. Charles F. Gardiner, who cared for miners in the
mine camps of Colorado. The afternoon session at 1 p.m. includes Black Forest
resident Trisha Dudding as Baby Doe Tabor and author Nancy Oswald recreating
characters from her book, Rescue in Poverty Gulch. The Women in Mining
organization and the museum will provide interactive exhibits and hands-on
activities such as wool spinning, knitting, and much more. Cost: $8
adults, $7 military/AAA, $6 seniors & students, $4 children 3-12, free to
children under 3 & museum members. WMMI is located at 225 North Gate Blvd.
(I-25 Exit 156 A) in Colorado Springs. Info: call 488-0880, email
rsvp@wmmi.org, or visit
www.wmmi.org.
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"How’s The Market?" Free Seminar, Sun., Mar. 11,
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Serrano’s, 625 Hwy. 105, (next to Vitamin Cottage).
Mark Rudolph will present an overview of the current real estate market,
including past sales trends and future projections for key neighborhoods in
Northgate and Tri-Lakes Areas. Coffee will be provided by ERA Shields Real
Estate. Info: 492-3974, 593-1000, or email
mrudolph@erashields.com.
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Chamber Bowl, Sun., Mar. 11, 1-4 p.m., Pinz,
855 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake. A fundraiser for the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce.
Form a team of four or just come enjoy the fun and cheer on our chamber
members. Info: 481-3282 or email
kstensland@trilakeschamber.com.
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"Catching Up With New Technology," Thu., Mar. 22,
5-8 p.m., Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 S. Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Tri-Lakes
Women’s Club (TLWC) will sponsor an educational seminar showcasing the latest
personal technology devices. Guest speakers and break-out sessions will
provide overviews of how smart phones and tablets work. Representatives from
local companies including Best Buy, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, Staples, and
TLC Computers will be on hand to answer questions, display the hottest new
gadgets, and offer advice. Cost: $12 per person or $20 per couple.
Reservations can be made online at www.tlwc.net
or paid at the door (cash or check only at the door). Food and beverages will
be available for purchase. TLWC supports the Tri-Lakes community through
charitable and educational endeavors. TLWC raises and distributes funds to
assist qualified organizations and promotes the education of its members and
the community through instructional programs. Info:
www.tlwc.net.

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