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- Art Hop – Short interview with artist Darcy Muncey
- WMMI History Day
- Cops and Bobbers
- Chad Smith sworn in as Monument Town Council member
- Jim Maguire Celebration of Life
- Palmer Lake Fishing Derby
- P51 Statute Dedication at Monument Town Hall
- Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby on Higby Road
- The Ashtonz perform at the grand opening of Lake and Lantern in Palmer Lake.
- USAFA Graduation
- Madeline VanDenHoek sworn in as Monument Town Manager, May 19, 2025
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Upcoming Local Events
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., July 31, approx. 7-8:30 am. Become an OCN reporter! We will train you! Call 719-488-3455.
- Town of Monument Concerts in the Park, every Wed., 6-8 pm. Limbach Park.
- Monument Hill Farmers Market, every Sat., 8-2 pm. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page < 5 >.
- Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun., 10 am-2 pm. Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page < 2 >.
- Checkered Table Talk, hosted by TLWC, Tue., July 8. Doors Open 5 pm Program 5:30-6:30 pm.
- WMMI Steam summer camp, July 14-18. See ad on page < 12 >.
- Space Foundation Discovery Center 3D modeling and printing workshop, Sat., July 19. See ad on page < 12 >.
- Power of Print presented by the PLHS, Sat., July 19. noon-3 pm. Kid-friendly hands-on demos.
- Speed puzzle event, third Mon. (July 21) and first Tue. (Aug. 4). See ad on page < 17 >.
- Kiwanis peach sale order deadline Tue., July 22 See ad on page < 8 >.
- Art Hop, Fri., July 25, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >.
- Chautauqua and Palmer Lake. July 28 – Aug. 3. See ad on page < 11 >.
- Rosie’s Diner Anniversary Car Show, Sun., July 27, 9-1 pm. See ad on page < 14 >.
- D38 Board of Education Candidate Informational Sessions, Tue., July 29, LPMS, 6–7:30 pm, Wed., July 30, PLES, 6–7:30 pm.
- Lang Investment Services Annual Pig Roast, Fri., Aug. 8. See ad on page < 12 >.
- Kings Deer Community Garage Sale, Aug. 8-10
- Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Sat., Aug. 16.
- Tri-Lakes Cruisers 22nd Annual Benefit Car Show, Sun., Aug. 17, 9 – 2 pm. See ad on page < 12 >.
- Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 22-23
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