Our Latest Issue – Vol. 24 No. 11 – November 2, 2024

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• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Oct. 10 and 24 – Board begins “flagpole annexation” process for Buc’ees travel center on I-25
• Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 16 – Deputy Chief resigns; board addresses handling of personnel matters; multiple issues require attention
• Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 8 – Merger process nears completion; mutual aid agreements terminated
• Monument Fire District, Oct. 8 and 23 – 2025 proposed budget presentations
• Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 9 – Commission raises concerns about ultimate use for Jackson Creek North
• Monument Town Council, Oct. 7 and 21 – Council discusses finance, nonprofit work, employee survey
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Oct. 8 – Grace Best Elementary School, Career-Innovation Center plans discussed
• Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 17 and 24 – Board hears financial audit, improvement plan, internal review
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 21 – Board approves Unified Improvement Plans, selects contractor for Career and Innovation Center
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 14 – Board considers ways to fund Loop
• Monument Sanitation District, Oct. 16 – Board considers rate increase; discusses 2025 budget
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 10 – Board receives preliminary 2025 budget, considers rate increase
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Oct. 17 – Board hears financial reports
• Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 24 – Bond pursued for road widening project
• El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 8 and 15 – County presents its 2025 preliminary balanced budget
• El Paso County Planning Commission, Oct. 17 – Two Tri-Lakes developments recommended for approval
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 23 – Board approves budget, dues increase
• October Weather Wrap
• Letters to Our Community – Tax, spend, and tax some more
• Letters to Our Community – Vote no on Prop. 127
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – New fall releases
• November Library Events – Book clubs, LEGO program, scheduling change
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 17 – How the star and Town Hall became historic places
• High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) – Let’s protect our forests, soil, and gardens
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Enjoy being outdoors, but be prepared
• Art Matters – It’s not just decor: Art creates a space and creates our sense of place
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar

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Readers should assume that event information published in this issue is subject to change and information should be confirmed a day or two before the event by calling the information number or checking the organization’s website. See page < 22 > and page < 23 > for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

• OCN mailing day, Thu., Dec. 5, approx. 7-8:30 am.
• Downtown Monument Shop Local events: Holiday Open House, Nov. 2, 11-4 pm, Black Friday Nov. 29, 10-5 pm; Small Business Saturday Nov. 30, 1-5 pm. Small Town Christmas, Sat Dec. 7, 10 – 4 pm; Sunday with Santa, Sun., Dec. 15, 11-4 pm. See ad on page < 2 >.
• Monument Homemakers,bring a dish to share and your own table service, Thu. Nov. 7, noon.
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, Thu., Nov. 21, 7 pm.
• Tri-Lakes Women’s Club Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour, Fri.-Sat., Nov. 22-23, 10-4 pm. See ad on page < 3 >
• Christmas with Bing by Eric Elison, Sat., Nov. 23, 2-4 pm, Sat., Dec. 14, 7-9 pm. See ad on page < 4 >
• WMMI STEAM Camp, Tue., Nov. 26. See ad on page < 12 >
• YMCA 5K race series. Turkey trot, Thu., Nov. 28, Jingle Jog, Sat., Dec. 14. See ad on page < 6 >.
• Alpaca Holiday Extravaganza, Sat.-Sun., Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Black Forest Community Club. See ad on page < 11 >.
• Thrivent Financial Advisors, workshop on taxes & retirement, Thu., Dec. 5, 6 p.m. See ad on page < 6 >
• Kiwanis North Pole at Tri-Lakes Craft Show, Sat., Dec., 7, 9-4 pm. See ad on page < 10 >.

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