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Our Latest Issue – Vol. 25 No. 12 – December 6, 2025
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- Vol. 25 No. 12 – December 6, 2025 – Photos
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Nov. 13 and 18 – Schedule for annexation elections undecided; board vacancy unfilled
- Monument Planning Commission, Nov. 13 – Commission recommends controversial 158-home Conexus development and Commercial PUD
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 17 – Reports on CIC and Safety and Security
- Nov. 4 Election
- Monument Town Council, Oct. 29 and Nov. 3 and 17 – Council agrees to incentives for major plant
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 13 – Board hears audit, marketing updates
- Lewis-Palmer D 38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, Nov. 18 – Accreditation discussion; post-election report
- Monument Fire District, Nov. 12 – 2026 budget adopted; construction award approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 17 – Rate increases for 2026 discussed
- Monument Sanitation District, Nov. 19 – Draft of 2026 budget reviewed
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 20 – Water rights and exchange options reviewed
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 20 – Land inclusion approved; legal counsel charges defined
- El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, Nov.20 – 2025 budget reviewed; 2026 budget adopted
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners – Board approves agreement on Highway 105 widening
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) – County commissioners Williams, Wysong featured at meeting
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 24 – Board approves 2026 budget, hears holiday light contest details
- Letters to Our Community – Thank you, Monument Hill Foundation
- Letters to Our Community – Eighty is the new sixty
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Consider the gift of reading
- November Library Events – New library software coming; December programs, schedule changes
- High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Festive stuff: winter beauty outdoors, indoors, and holiday acorn bread
- Art Matters – Art curation: We all do it, even with holiday trees and gift wrapping
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Upcoming Event Highlights
Readers should assume that event information 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 < 18 > and page < 19 > and our on-line calendar for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.
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Benet Hill Monastery Sunday Worship Service
Every Sun., 10:15 am worship service. Let us pray with you, walk in the forest, walk the labyrinth, come and visit prayer sites, Group retreats. 3190 Benet Lane, 80921. Info: […]
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Ridgeview Baptist Church
Every Sun., 10:30 am, temporarily meeting at 9130 Explorer Dr., Colorado Springs, 80920. Info: 719-357-6515 or www.ridgeviewcolorado.org.
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Trinity Lutheran Church Advent Festival
17750 Knollwood Drive, Monument 80132. Join us for crafts, games, snacks, warm drinks, cookie decorating, family pictures, and a visit from Santa! Bring a non-perishable food item for Tri-Lakes Cares. […]
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Encore Community Arts Christmas Market!
Trinity Lutheran Church, 17750 Knollwood Drive, Monument 80132. Join us for a festive day filled with holiday cheer — shop local artisans, enjoy handmade gifts, treats, and seasonal décor, and […]
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Palmer Lake Yule Log Hunt
Sun., Dec. 14, 1-8:30 pm. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent St., Palmer Lake. This December tradition cherished in Palmer Lake is based on an old English custom. The […]
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Trinity Lutheran Church Festival of Lessons and Carols
Sun., Dec. 14, 5:00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church,17750 Knollwood Drive, Monument 80132. Join us for a series of scripture readings and carols, A Free Will offering will be taken for […]
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Al-Anon Zoom Meeting, Just for Today Online
Every Mon., 9–10 a.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 845 0971 9868, Password 349309
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Palmer Lake Art Group – Small Works Art Show and Sale
Please join us for this holiday art show and sale being held throughout December! View over 58 original art pieces created by 28 of the members of the Palmer Lake […]
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Monumental Impact: What do you want to make?
Open Hours: every Mon. 3:30-6:30 pm, Tue. & Thu., 3-6 pm except Holidays, open to the public. All ages. Weekly Mentoring Workshops available to members and non-members to make custom […]
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Lewis-Palmer School District 38 board meeting
6 pm. Meets in the school year, third Mon. The Dec. 15, 2025 meeting in Bauman Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St. The Board of Education meeting will be live-streamed on […]
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Monument Life Recovery Group
Every Mon., 6:30-7:30 pm, The Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd. This faith-based support group is for those seeking freedom from all hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Daycare for children under […]
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Women’s A. A. Step Study
Every Mon., 6:30 pm, meeting remotely, check for details. Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 Baptist Rd. Park in the west lot. Info: 866-641-9190.
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Featured Monument Town Council meeting
Monument Town Council meeting
Normally meets first and third Mon. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Info: 719-884-801 for remote attendance links. www.townofmonument.org/260/Board-of-Trustees
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Speed Puzzle Event
First Tue., second Mon., and third Mon. Trinity Lutheran Church location, 2 hours complete a 500-piece puzzle with a partner. Register at www.mindquestpuzzles.com.
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El Paso County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting
Usually every Tue. View agendas and meetings at www.agendasuite.org/iip/elpaso. Meetings are held at Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 150, Colo. Springs. Info: 719-520-643. BOCC land use meetings are […]
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Palmer Lake Art Group – Small Works Art Show and Sale
Please join us for this holiday art show and sale being held throughout December! View over 58 original art pieces created by 28 of the members of the Palmer Lake […]
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Monumental Impact: What do you want to make?
Open Hours: every Mon. 3:30-6:30 pm, Tue. & Thu., 3-6 pm except Holidays, open to the public. All ages. Weekly Mentoring Workshops available to members and non-members to make custom […]
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Village Center Metropolitan District Board Meeting
Normally meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Serranos Coffee Shop. If the meeting time/location changes, it will be updated on the District’s website: https://villagecentermd.colorado.gov
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Every Tue. & Thu., 7:30 pm Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. AA is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and […]
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Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics
Every Tue. & Thu., 7:30 pm, Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone […]
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Gleneagle Service to Mankind (Sertoma)
First Wed. 11:45 am to 1 pm and third Wed. evening meeting, call or email for details. A chapter of Sertoma International, Inc., this is the longest continuously active civic […]
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Monument Sanitation District board meeting
Meets third Wed. 130 Second St. Zoom meeting. Find joining instructions on the website. Info: 719-481-4886
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Palmer Lake Art Group – Small Works Art Show and Sale
Please join us for this holiday art show and sale being held throughout December! View over 58 original art pieces created by 28 of the members of the Palmer Lake […]
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Palmer Lake Town Planning Commission meeting
Meets third Wed. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Info: 719-481-2953 or https://www.townofpalmerlake.com.
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Academy Water and Sanitation District board meeting
Usually meets third Wed. Public can join the Skype meeting: Monthly board meeting is on Skype at this link https://join.skype.com/OfBkDyhucmep Info: Steve Callicott (President) 719-325-9039 https://www.academywsdco.gov.
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Ellen Horstman says
Can you tell me if there is a physical location where I can come pick up paper copies of this newspaper? Or perhaps a list of some businesses in Monument where I could stop by to check if they have any extra copies?
Thank you!
John Heiser says
Hi Ellen,
If you go to wp.ocn.me/about/#pick-up-a-copy, you can download a list of spots where we put stacks of papers. At many locations, the copies are picked up pretty quickly.
The spot where you are most likely to find a copy at any time during the month is Covered Treasures Bookstore at the corner of Second and Washington Streets. We try to keep them replenished with a good supply.
If you have trouble finding a copy, please call me at 719-488-3455. Thanks.
Regards, John Heiser, Publisher