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Our Latest Issue – Vol. 26 No. 6 – June 6, 2026

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• Vol. 26 No. 6 – June 6, 2026 – Photos
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 14 – Whitmer resigns as town attorney
• Gleneagle Civic Association, May 12 – Many voice opinions on court petition
• Monument Fire District, May 27 and 29 – Fitzgerald named new fire chief
• Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, May 16 – Fire mitigation Town Hall
• Monument Town Council, May 4 and 18 – Growth, infrastructure among meeting topics
• Monument Planning Commission, May 13 – Planners eye data center limits
• D38 PCAC, May 12 – CIC report; academic excellence; 2026-27 budget
• Monument Academy School Board, May 7 – Bonds refinanced; board members selected
• Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 18 – Student and staff recognitions, CIC update, student fees
• Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 11 – 2025 finances audited
• Monument Sanitation District, May 20 – 2025 audit shows good financial health
• Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 21 – Board hears 2025 audit
• El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 12 and 21 – Executive director appointed
• Triview Metropolitan District, May 21 – Northern Monument Creek Interceptor project financing restructured
• Our Community News celebrates 25 years
• How OCN gets to your home
• 25th Anniversary Celebration, May 3
• Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Organizations, May 9 – Water supply an ongoing quest
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 27 – Revised rules and regulations
• Winter Weather Summary – The Winter That Wasn’t
• Letters to Our Community – Solving Colorado’s water crisis
• Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Thinking about a summer escape?
• June Library Events – Palmer Lake Town Hall postponed; Summer Adventure begins
• Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 21 – Authors describe Park-to-Park Highway
• The Nature of Our Community – The long reach of mountain pine beetles
• On the Trail (in memory of Tim Watkins) – Limbaugh thrills and spills
• High Altitude Nature and Gardens – Nature and gardening are a two-way conversation
• Snapshots of Our Community
• Art Matters – The modern artist’s Desilu Moment is good math
• Wildfire Preparation Tips – Reduce chances of fire damage
• Our Community Notices
• Our Community Calendar
• Memorial Day at the Monument Cemetery
• Palmer Lake Arts Council Spotlight – John DeFrancesco
• Monument Fire District Chief Candidate Meet and Greet, May 12
• D38 Career Innovation Center Showcase, May 4
• New MFD Ambulance Delivered, May 4

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• Town of Monument Concerts in the Park, Every Wed. June 3 -July 29 except July 1, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm.
• Goat Patch Brewing Monument Summer Music Series, Every Sun., 2 pm-5 pm.
• Meet Terri Carver, Tue., June 9, 6 pm-8 pm.
• Tri-Lakes Cares Summer Snack Pack Distribution, Wed., June 10, 11 am.
• Monument Planning Commission Meeting, Wed., June 10, 6 pm-9 pm
• Academy School District 20 (D20) Budget Hearing, Thu., June 11, 5 pm-8 pm. See ad on page A.9.
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meeting, Thu., June 11, 6 pm-9 pm
• Western Museum of Mining and Industry – History Day, Sat., June 13, 10 am-2 pm.  See ad on page A.10.
• Elephant Rock Experience Open House, Sat.-Sun., June 13-14, 11 am-8 pm
• YMCA Fall Youth Sports Registration Begins, Mon., June 15. See ad on page A.6.
• Encore Community Arts Commercial Acting Camp, Mon.-Fri., June 15-19, 9 am-12 pm.
• Monument Town Council Meeting, Mon., June 15, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
• Palmer Lake Planning Commission Meeting, Wed., June 17, 6 pm-9 pm
• Art Hop, Thu., June 18, 5 pm-8 pm. See ad on page A.3.
• Jackson Creek Community Garage Sale, Fri.-Sat., June 19-20, 8 am-5 pm.
• Monumental Impact – Networking Night, Thu., June 18, 5:30 pm-7 pm. See ad on page A.3.
• Cops and Bobbers, Sat., June 20, 8 am-12 pm.
• Monumental Impact – Orientation, Sat., June 20, 2 pm-3 pm. See ad on page A.3.
• Palmer Lake Historical Society Fathers Day Ice Cream Social, Sun., June 21, 2 pm-4 pm
• Music Camp at The Church at Woodmoor, Mon.-Fri., June 22-26, 9 am-12 pm. See ad on page A.5.
• Lewis-Palmer School District 38 (D38) Budget Hearing, Mon., June 22, 6 pm-9 pm. See ad on page A.6.
• Tri-Lakes Church of Christ Illumination Station VBS, Mon.-Wed., June 22-24, 6:30 pm-8:30. See ad on page B.14.
• Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meeting, Thu., June 25, 6 pm-9 pm
• St. Matthias Episcopal Church Annual Garage Sale, Fri.-Sat., June 26-27, 8 am-2 pm. See ad on page A.3.
• Bent Tree, Charter Pines Garage Sale, Fri.-Sat., June 26-27, 8 am-3 pm. See ad on page B.6.
• Monumental Impact – Maker Showcase, Fri., June 26, 4:30 pm-6 pm. See ad on page A.3.
• Front Range Makers’ Market, Sat., June 27, 9 am-4 pm. Sun., June 28, 10 am-3 pm. See ad on page B.14.
• OCN mailing days, Thu., July 2, approx. 7-8:30 am. If you can help, even for an hour or two, getting the papers ready to mail, contact AllenAlchian@ocn.me or (719) 488-3455.
• Palmer Lake July 4th Fun Run, Sat., July 4, 7 am-10 am. See ad on page A.11.
• St. Peter Knights of Columbus 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, Sat., July 4, 7 am-10 am. See ad on page A.2.
• OCN Publication, Sat., July 4
• Monument Town Council Meeting, Mon., July 6, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
• Palmer Lake Arts Festival, Fri.-Sun., July 24-26, 6 pm-9 pm. See ad on page A.11.

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