Our Latest Issue – Vol. 25 No. 4 – April 5, 2025

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• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Feb. 27, March 13 and 27 – Buc-ee’s rescinds annexation request; three board members face potential recall
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, March 17 – Board posts superintendent position internally, receives updates on Home School Enrichment Academy and Transitions Services
• Monument Academy School Board, Feb. 26 and March 13 – Board returns focus to gender ideology, hears concerns about discipline enforcement
• Monument Town Council, March 5 – Residents discuss Monument 2040 Plan
• Monument Town Council, March 3 and 17- Monument Town Council tackles planning, water issues, and community events
• Monument Planning Commission, March 12 – Promontory Pointe water tank project recommended for approval
• Monument Fire District, Feb. 26 and March 26 – Long-term goals revealed
• Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 3, March 3 – Bonds approved for commercial district; covenant policy enforcement
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 10 – Board authorizes easement agreement for Well 12R
• Monument Sanitation District, Mar. 19 –Upcoming election canceled
• Triview Metropolitan District, March 3 and 20 – Bond ballot language, Conexus improvements approved
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, March 20 – Contract awarded for water treatment plant design and pilot test
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Mar. 27 – New water and sewer rates take effect
• El Paso County Planning Commission, March 6 and 20 – Three projects recommended to BOCC
• El Paso County Board of County Commissioners, March 13 and 18 – Misfits Crew Estates Final Plat approved
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO)- NEPCO hosts Colorado deputy commissioner of insurance
• Gleneagle Civic Association, March 19 – Covenants undergoing updates
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Feb. 26 and March 26 – Board addresses residents’ concerns
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Celebrating Poetry Month and Earth Day
• April Library Events – Monument Library 50th anniversary; programs for all ages
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 21 – General Palmer’s life explored
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Earth Day and the joys of gardening
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Monument Hiking Group planning session
• Art Matters – Contemporary art: The return of bold beauty
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

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• OCN mailing day, Thu., Apr. 3 & May 1, approx. 7-8:30 am. Become an OCN reporter! We will train you! Call 719-488-3455.
• D38 Elementary School Student Art Show, Apr. 1-6.
• D38 Middle and High School Student Art Show, Apr. 8-13.
• Bethesda Gardens’ Annual Hop-Out-Hunger pancake breakfast, benefits Tri-Lakes Cares. Sat., Apr. 5, 7:30-9 am. $10/person.
• Monument Hill Foundation, grant applications accepted Apr. 15 – May 31. See ad on page < 11 >.
• 100+ Women Who Care Bi-Annual Meeting, Wed., Apr. 16, 5 pm.
• Puzzle swap and speed jigsaw puzzle competition. Mon., Apr. 21, 6:30-8:30 pm
• Space Foundation National Space Day, May 3. See ad on page < 12 >.
• Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares, Wed., May 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. See ad on page < 8 >.
• Silver Key Senior Summit, Thu., May 15, 8 am-2 pm. See ad on page < 2 >.
• WMMI Picnics and Planes, USAFA graduation airshow event, Thu., May 29. See ad on page < 12 >.
• Front Range Maker’s Market, Sat.-Sun., June 7-8. See ad on page < 5 >.

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