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

D-38 Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) Meeting, Tue., Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Prairie Winds Elementary School, 790 Kings Deer Point East, Monument. Meets 2^nd Tue. each month, location varies. Info: 488-4700, or visit lewispalmer.org.

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

Monument Planning Commission Meeting, Wed., Feb. 10, CANCELED. New Monument Town Hall & Police Department Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy 105). Normally meets 2^nd Wed. each month at 6:30 p.m. Info: 884-8017.

D-38 Special Education Advisory Committee, Wed., Feb. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., District Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Meets 2^nd Wed. each month. Info: 488-4700.

Palmer Lake Planning Commission Workshop, Wed., Feb. 10, CANCELED; (The commission and the town council met Feb. 4 at a joint workshop to discuss an ordinance governing medical marijuana dispensaries\cultivation.) Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Normally meets 2^nd Wed. each month at 7 p.m. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us.

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

Palmer Lake Town Council Meeting, Thu., Feb. 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., Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Police Department Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy 105). Normally meets 1^st and 3^rd Mon. each month. Info: 884-8017.

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

Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority Meeting, Wed., Feb. 17, 8:30 a.m., Woodmen Hills Recreation Center West, 11720 Woodmen Hills Drive, Falcon. Meets 3^rd Wed. each month, location varies. Info: 884-8017.

Palmer Lake Planning Commission Meeting, Wed., Feb. 17, CANCELED; (The commission and the town council met Feb. 4 at a joint workshop to discuss an ordinance governing medical marijuana dispensaries\cultivation.), 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., Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m., District Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Meets 3^rd Thu. each month. Info: 488-4700.

Monument Sanitation District Board Meeting, Thu., Feb. 18, 7 p.m., 130 2^nd St. Meets 3^rd Thu. each month. Info: 481-4886.

Triview Metropolitan District Board Meeting, Tue., Feb. 23, 5 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Police Department Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy 105). Meets 4^th Tue. each month. Info: 488-6868.

Donala Water & Sanitation District Board Meeting, Wed., Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m. 15850 Holbein Dr., Colorado Springs. Normally meets 3^rd Wed. each month. Info: 488-3603.

Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Board Meeting, Wed., Feb. 24, 7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105. Meets 4^th Wed. each month. Info: 266-3367.

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

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

Forest View Acres Water District Board Meeting, Thu., Feb. 25, 6 p.m. Monument Sanitation District boardroom, 130 Second St. Meets 4^th Thu. each month. Info: 488-2110 or visit www.fvawd.com.

Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon., Mar. 1, 6:30 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Police Department Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy 105). Meets 1^st and 3^rd Mon. each month. Info: 884-8017.

El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, Tue., Mar. 2, 9 a.m., 2880 International Circle (off Union Blvd & Printers Pkwy). Meets 1^st & 3^rd Tue. (if required) each month. Info: 520-6300 or http://adm2.elpasoco.com/planning/agendas/pc/pc-agn.asp.

Academy Water and Sanitation District Board Meeting, Wed., Mar. 3, 7 p.m., Donald Wescott Station 2, 15000 Sun Hill Dr. Meets 1^st Wed. each month. Info: 481-0711.

Palmer Lake Town Council Workshop, Thu., Mar. 4, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Normally meets 1^st Thu. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us.

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 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: Storytime, every Tue., 10-10:30 a.m. Stories and more for children age 3 and older. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Palmer Lake Library: Storytime, every Wed., 10:30-11 a.m. 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 Storytime, every Thu., 7:30 p.m. Evening stories; PJs and blankies welcome. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library: Family Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

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

Monument Library: American Girls Club, Wed., Feb. 10, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Girls ages 7-11 are invited to the American Girls club for a book discussion, crafts, and more. Registration is required; call, drop by, or register online. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Palmer Lake Library: Beginning Sock Knitting Class, Thu., Feb. 11, 18, & 25. 10 a.m.-noon. Bring a set of 5 #6 double-point needles and worsted/sport weight yarn. Call 481-2587 to register. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587.

Monument Library: Family Fun–Winter Olympics, Sat., Feb. 13, 1:30 p.m. Learn the science behind the sports. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Palmer Lake Library: Family Fun–Llamas at the Library, Sat., Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. Meet and find out about these gentle animals. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587.

Monument Library: Dr. Seuss Day, Tue., Feb. 23, 10-11:15 a.m., & 3:30-4:30 p.m. Join the ladies from Pi Beta Phi to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with stories, crafts, and refreshments. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library: Read it Before You See It: Ramona and Beezus, Wed., Feb. 24, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Read and join a fun discussion, activities, popcorn, and a chance to win a free movie ticket to go see the movie. For ages 7-12. Registration is required; call, drop by, or register online. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library presents Lewis-Palmer High School Players, Sat., Feb. 27, 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. Drama students perform an original play, Broadway style. At 2:30 p.m., patrons can take photos with the Star Wars Storm Troopers. Refreshments, face-painting, and crafts too. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

Monument Library: Back Lot Film Festival, Sun., Feb. 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Local students present original short, family-friendly films with an introduction by Hollywood producer/director Bob Garner. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

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

Pikes Peak Library District’s Kids Web: Kids Web at wwwppld.org features resources for school reports and homework and links to local historical information, Tumblebooks–free online read-along books, and a Fun & Games link with free online games, learning activities, 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: 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.

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: Valentine Tea for Adults and Seniors, Sun., Feb. 14, 2-3 p.m. Nancy Stern will give a presentation about the culture of social tea. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required; space limited to 30 participants. Register online at ppld.org, call 488-2370, or drop by the branch. Monument Branch, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

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

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

Monument Library: AARP Mature Safe Driving Program, Sat., Feb. 20, 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.

Monument Library: Life Circles, Canceled due to Presidents’ Day. This supportive writing group provides discipline, inspiration, and structure during the process of writing one’s memories or history. Normally meets 1^st & 3^rd Mon. at 10:30 a.m. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

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

Monument Library: Life Circles, Mon., Mar. 1, 10:30 a.m. This supportive writing group provides discipline, inspiration, and structure during the process of writing one’s memories or history. Meets 1^st & 3^rd Mon. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370.

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

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.

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.

Talk and Tennies Walking Group. Join with others to get fit. For more information contact Thea at Theapeutic Massage Therapy, 488-2250.

Senior Mondays at Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI), every Mon. through March, seniors are admitted into the museum for just $2.50 (regularly $6). Come see the museum that works! See giant steam engines from the late 1800s. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. WMMI is located at 225 North Gate Blvd (I-25 Exit 156 A). For more information, call 488-0880 or visit www.wmmi.org.

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.

Artfully Speaking 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: Debbie Bonomo, 593-9882, or visit http://artfullyspeaking.freetoasthost.us.

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 e-mail Micah@vistacustomcolors.com.

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.

Gleneagle Sertoma, every Wed., 11:30 a.m., The Academy Hotel, 8110 N. Academy. Interesting speakers and programs; all are welcome. Info: Larry Oliver 488-9625 or Kay Petersen 481-4403.

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.

El Paso County Hazardous Materials Collection Facility, Sat., Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3255 Akers Dr., Colorado Springs. The facility is open the 2^nd Saturday each month as well as Mon.-Thu., 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The facility 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.

Tri-Lakes Church of Christ Community Closet, Sat., Feb. 13, 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 2^nd Sat. each month until further notice. Info: 495-4137; or the church, 488-9613.

Fibromyalgia Support Group, Mon., Feb. 8, 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 in a small group and address your questions to a D.O. Learn how you can become pain-free. Visitors and new participants always welcome. No charge, no products sold. Meets 2^nd Mon. each month. Info: Lorna Searle, 481-3735.

Tri-Lakes Home Educators’ Support Group, Mon., Feb. 8. Meets 2^nd Mon. each month for support, information, field trips, and special events. Info: e-mail Tracy Mills, Millspartyof6@msn.com.

Friends Like Me: A 45-and-under Support Group for Breast Cancer, Tue., Feb. 9, 6-7 p.m., location to be decided. Join other young women who are battling or have already battled breast cancer. Meets 2^nd Tue. each month. Info: 351-5079.

Tri-Lakes Networking Team Monthly Dinner Meeting, Tue., Feb. 9, 6:30-9 p.m., Sundance Mountain Lodge Inn, 1865 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. Businesswomen building relationships in a social setting. Cost: $20. Meets 2^nd Tue. each month. Info: Janine Robertson, 266-0246, or visit www.meetup.com/trilakesnetworkingteam.

Black Forest Chapter of AARP Potluck Luncheon, Wed., Feb. 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., Feb. 10, 5:45 p.m., mixer; 6-7:30 p.m., workshop plus Q&A, 14960 Woodcarver Rd., Colorado Springs (just west of I-25 and Baptist Road at Woodcarver Properties Suites). Janna Hoiberg, Certified Business Coach, will teach how to build a successful team in any business. 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., Feb. 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.

Ben Lomond Gun Club, Tri-Lakes Chapter, Thu., Feb. 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.

Tri-Lakes Women’s Club (TLWC) Luncheon, Fri., Feb. 19, 10:45 a.m., The Pinery, 12375 Black Forest Rd., Black Forest. Margo Allenbach presents "Dressing up with Coldwater Creek Fashion Show."RSVP: Billy Healy, 278-8393, or e-mail famhealy@comcast.net. Tri-Lakes Women’s Club membership is open to all women living in School District 38 and the luncheons are open to all current TLWC members and their guests. The club sponsors the Wine and Roses event in October and the Pine Forest Antiques Show and Sale in April. Proceeds from these events benefit local nonprofit groups. Visit www.tlwc.net or contact Judy Crusius, crusii@aol.com, 481-1994; or Barb Dienes, bdienes@msn.com, 487-7392.

Gleneagle Women’s Club Luncheon, Fri., Feb. 19, 10:45 a.m., The Pinery, 12375 Black Forest Rd., Black Forest. Margo Allenbach presents "Dressing up with Coldwater Creek Fashion Show." This luncheon is being held with Tri-Lakes Women’s Club. Bring gently used women’s clothing for women going back to work through Women’s Resource Center. Cost: $20. RSVP by Feb. 11, 6 p.m., to Phyllis Petersen, 481-4403 or e-mail kayandpjpeterson@aol.com; Susan Colt, 232-8424 or e-mail colts89@gmail.com; or Rosalie Pounder, 481-0405 or e-mail jrpounder@comcst.net.

Juvenile Diabetes Support Group, Sat., Feb. 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., Feb. 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., Feb. 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., Feb. 16, 7 p.m., The Depot Restaurant, 11 Primrose St., Palmer Lake. New members 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., Feb. 18, 1-2 p.m. Meets 3^rd Thu. Location varies. Info: Tri-Lakes Cares, 481-4864 x23.

Central Colorado Wilderness Coalition Meeting, Thu., Feb. 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. Info: John Stansfield, 303-660-5849 or e-mail jorcstan@juno.com.

Palmer Lake Historical Society, Thu., Feb. 18, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 66 Lower Glenway. Col. David Hughes (US Army Retired) will discuss the birth, decline and rebirth of the area now known as Old Colorado City. Free to the public. Refreshments served. Info: 559-0525 or visit www.palmerdividehistory.org.

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

Monument Homemakers Club Monthly Potluck Lunch, Thu., Mar. 4, 11:30 a.m., Monument Town Hall, 166 2^nd St. Meets 1^st 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.

Palmer Divide Quilt Guild, Thu., Mar. 4, 7 p.m., Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Rd. Meets 1^st Thu. each month. Info: Teresa Kovacic, 559-0083, or e-mail teresa.kovacic@biofunctionusa.com.

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/monumentmomsclub/ 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.momsclub.org.

Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI): Family Exploration Day–, Sat., Jan. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 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). Info: 488-0880 or visit www.wmmi.org.

Palmer Lake Art Group Winter Fine Art Show, Sat.-Sun., Feb. 6-7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., old Monument Town Hall, 166 Second St. A wide variety of art works in different media. Many of the artists will be present to discuss their work. Show proceeds fund scholarships for D-38 high school seniors who plan to continue art studies. Info: Sue Molick, 303-681-3592.

"Have Budget, Will Travel – Stretching Your Travel Dollar$," Wed., Feb. 10, 4-7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 305 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. The snow date is March 3 at the same time. The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club presents a free seminar open to all. Enjoy wine and appetizers as local travel agents present information on adventure travel, cruises, packing and clothing choices, guided tours, doing research and booking your trip online, and stretching your travel dollars. Reservations required. RSVP by Feb. 3 to Charlie Ann Hayes, 481-9693, or e-mail communications@tlwc.net.

Tri-Lakes Cares Community Dental Clinic, Fri., Feb. 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 235 Jefferson St., Monument. Appointments required. For appointments and questions, call Jackie Sward, RN, 481-4864 x23.

Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by Jeff & Vida, Fri., Feb. 12, opening act at 7 p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Road. Appalachian bluegrass, rockabilly, and alternative country. Cost: $7 general, $4 BRAS members. Info: 494-0666, or visit www.blackroseacoustic.org.

Junior League of Colorado Springs Presents a Valentine’s Day Tea, Sat., Feb. 13, Wisdom Tea House, 65 Second St., Monument. Celebrate this special time of year with loved ones. Experience the Wisdom Tea House and indulge in cream tea, savory quiche, scones, fresh fruit, and sweet treats. Register for morning (9-11 a.m.) or afternoon (1-3 p.m.). Proceeds go to the Junior League of Colorado Springs’ support of youth and family causes and community needs. Cost: $25 ages 16 and up, $15 ages 5-15. Register on the Junior League’s Website: www.jlcoloradosprings.org/?nd=valentines_tea by Feb. 8. Info: e-mail jlcos@qwestoffice.net or phone 632-3855.

Monument Hill Farmers Market, Sat., Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Grace Best School, 66 Jefferson St. in downtown Monument. Come see your favorite vendors and many new ones. Enter from Adams Street. The next market will be Mar. 20. Info: 592-9420.

Palmer Lake Winterfest, Sat., Feb. 13, 1-5 p.m., The Town of Palmer Lake, Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department, and Colorado Sports Center present this annual skating event with free use of skates and cheap refreshments. Info: 481-2953.

A Night of Blues With Sammy Dee Morton, Fri., Feb. 13, doors open at 7 for the 7:30 p.m. show, Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA), 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Celebrate Mardi Gras with the "Honorary Louisiana Bluesman." Tickets are $12 for TLCA members, $15 for non-members ($15 and $18 at the door) and are 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.

Estate Planning Seminar, Thu., Feb. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jackson Creek Commerce Center, 16055 Old Forest Pt., Ste 300, Monument. Jeff Burnum and Lynn Freiheit will discuss wills, types of trusts available, and related income tax and financial planning techniques. RSVP and info: 488-5637, 596-3718, or e-mail jbcpa_co@hotmail.com.

D-38 Chess Tournament, Sat., Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 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 1 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.

Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI): Workshop - Textile & Quilt Preservation, Sat., Feb. 20, 10-11:30 a.m. Renowned quilting expert Ms. Bobbie Aug will explain how to preserve and conserve quilted textiles. Attendees may bring a quilt to share. Cost: $10 per person. Quilt appraisals available by appointment after the workshop ($50 per 30 minute session). Reservations required; RSVP at 488-0880 or e-mail rsvp@wmmi.org. WMMI is located at 225 North Gate Blvd. (I-25 Exit 156 A). Info: 488-0880 or visit www.wmmi.org.

Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI): Opening Reception for the New Steam Power Exhibit, Thu., Feb. 25, 5-7 p.m. Celebrate the new exhibit with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and live music. The exhibit explores the origins of steam power and probes the question of where we go from here to derive our power. Reservations requested; RSVP at 488-0880 or e-mail rsvp@wmmi.org. WMMI is located at 225 North Gate Blvd. (I-25 Exit 156 A). Info: 488-0880 or visit www.wmmi.org.

Grace Best Elementary Family Math Game Night, Fri., Feb. 26, 5:45-7 p.m., Creekside Middle School, 1330 Creekside Dr., Monument. Make and take home Math Games! Free pizza dinner begins at 5:45 p.m. Open to all K-6^th grade school age families. RSVP by Feb. 16: e-mail MathNight@lewispalmer.org with how many guests and what grades. Info: Deb 488-4770.

Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale, Fri., Feb. 26, Palmer Ridge High School theater, 19255 Monument Hill Rd., doors open 6:30 for a 7 p.m. show. Monument Library presents this free concert, part of Winter Festival. Info: 488-2370.

Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by Round The House, Fri., Feb. 26, opening act at 7 p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Road. A mixture of songs and energetic Irish traditional music. Cost: $7 general, $4 BRAS members. Info: 494-0666, or visit www.blackroseacoustic.org.

Wendy Woo & Robin Hoch Concert, Sat., Feb. 27, doors open at 7 for the 7:30 p.m. show, Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA), 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Back by popular demand! Tickets are $12 for TLCA members, $15 for non-members ($15 and $18 at the door) and are 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.