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Volunteers reporting on community issues in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the surrounding Tri-Lakes area
At SchurSuccess Group, 366 Second St., Suite B, Monument 80132. Bring your personal documents and paperwork for shredding in exchange for a suggested pound-for-pound donation of non-perishables or dollar per pound cash donation. Limit two banker’s boxes for shredding. No binders, magazines, newspapers, or business documents. Benefits Tri-Lakes Cares. Check http://tri-lakescares.org/current-pantry-needs/.
Formerly known as the District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC). Meets six times a year at a different school each month. The April 14, 2026 meeting will be at Prairie Winds Elementary, 790 Kings Deer Pt. E. Check D38 website for location or contact tmckee@lewispalmer.org.
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 with a drinking problem. Join us with your questions. Info: bflc@bflchurch.org.
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 hope with each other that they solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Join us with your questions. Info: bflc@bflchurch.org.
The Monument Hill Foundation is the charitable arm of the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club. • Grants over $50,000 annually to IRS-approved 501(c)(3) charities and non-governmental charitable service organizations • Grant applications accepted April 15 through May 31, 2026 • Grants awarded to projects that best advance the Foundation mission • For instructions and online application, go to monumenthillfoundation.org, and select “Apply for a Grant”
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 service organization in Northern El Paso County. Serving Together, Growing Community. First Wednesday lunch meetings include a program speaker of current local interest. The third Wednesday events vary, generally evening functions. Youth & Youth Leadership, First Responders, and Hearing & Speech Healthcare are the sponsorship projects’ objectives. Contact Larry Oliver for meeting location and other information. lco69@icloud.com or 719-313-6357.
Meets third Wed. In-person at 130 Second St. Also available on Google Meet. Find joining instructions at https://www.monumentsanitationdistrict.org/. Info: 719-481-4886
At SchurSuccess Group, 366 Second St., Suite B, Monument 80132. Bring your personal documents and paperwork for shredding in exchange for a suggested pound-for-pound donation of non-perishables or dollar per pound cash donation. Limit two banker’s boxes for shredding. No binders, magazines, newspapers, or business documents. Benefits Tri-Lakes Cares. Check http://tri-lakescares.org/current-pantry-needs/.
Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Drive. Come join us for fun and getting to know each other! Bring a friend and help us grow. We are 100+ Women committed to contributing $100 two times a year to local Tri-Lakes charities, which will positively impact our communities by allowing us to give up to $20,000 annually. Together we can make a difference that we can see! Big impact, without a big commitment. For more information on how to join us visit: http://www.100womenwhocaretrilakes.com/
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.
Meets third Wed. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Info: 719-481-2953 or https://www.townofpalmerlake.com.
Third Wed., 7 pm, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce community room, 166 2nd St., Monument. New members welcome. Info: Post Commander and POC Rodney Fetterman, rwfette@gmail.com.
Third Fri., (Sep.-June), various venues, 12 activity groups, i.e., hiking, bridge, etc. Guests welcome. For information contact Marcie at 520-205-0578.
First and third Thu., in person or via Zoom 166 2nd Street Monument 7:30-9 am free registration at www.TriLakeschamber.com
Every Thu., 7 pm, The Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Road, Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org..
Every Thu., 9-10:15 am at Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org.
Normally meets first & third Thu. (as required). Regional Development Center, 2880 International Circle, Colo. Springs. Meetings are live-streamed on the El Paso County News & Information Channel at www.elpasoco.com/news-information-channel. Info: 719-520-6300
Normally meets third Thu. No meeting in Dec. Monument Town Hall Boardroom, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. Info: 719-488-3603 or https://www.loopwater.org.
At SchurSuccess Group, 366 Second St., Suite B, Monument 80132. Bring your personal documents and paperwork for shredding in exchange for a suggested pound-for-pound donation of non-perishables or dollar per pound cash donation. Limit two banker’s boxes for shredding. No binders, magazines, newspapers, or business documents. Benefits Tri-Lakes Cares. Check http://tri-lakescares.org/current-pantry-needs/.
Meets third Thu. Check the website www.donalawater.org for the access code for the electronic meeting. Info: 719-488-3603
Welcoming guests interested in talking with our community members. Monumental Impact is a nonprofit enabling a community of makers, artists, tinkerers, entrepreneurs sharing a co-working collaboration space and equipment resources like 3D printers, lasers, CNCs, and more. Hosted by Monumental Impact. 866 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Info: https://monumentalimpact.org
First and third Thu., 6 pm-8 pm. First Thursday via zoom and third Thursday in person at the Chamber of Commerce, 166 2nd St., Monument. Details: www.tlrotary.com, Trilakesdynamicrotary@gmail.com. Guests welcome. We are a service club serving Tri-Lakes. Memberships open to the public. Info: www.tlrotary.com.
The PLHS normally meets (open to the public) on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Palmer Lake Town Hall, 42 Valley Crescent St. Guest speakers, free to the public. Info: Kokesdm@yahoo.com, or visit www.palmerdividehistory.org
Every Thu., 7 pm, Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 W. Baptist Rd. Call 425-436-6200, access code 575176#
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 with a drinking problem. Join us with your questions. Info: bflc@bflchurch.org.
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 hope with each other that they solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Join us with your questions. Info: bflc@bflchurch.org.
586 W. Highway 105, Monument, CO 80132. Come celebrate the opening of Silver Key’s newly relocated Tri-Lakes Thrift Store in Monument. Join us for a ribbon cutting, coffee and light snacks, and a first look at the new space. Explore the store, shop for treasures, and learn how your donations and purchases directly support older adults in the Tri-Lakes community—keeping all donations local. 719-884-2300. https://www.silverkey.org/thrift-store/.
Third Fri., 11:30 am. To become a member, or learn about the club, visit our website at www.tlwc.net Contact Info: Tri-Lakes Women’s Club membership@tlwc.net.
Every Sat., 8 am. www.MHKiwanis.org, MonumentHillKiwanis@gmail.com for details, guests are welcome. Service leadership clubs, Key clubs, Builders Club, and K-kids at D38 schools. Memberships are open to the public. Info: RF Smith, 719-210-4987, www.MHKiwanis.org.
Every Sat. (except the first Sat.), 8:30 am-1 pm and first Mon., 5:30-10 pm Tri-Lakes Lions Club’s portion of the proceeds benefit those in need in the Tri-Lakes community. Updated info and location: Jim Naylor, 719-481-8741 or www.trilakeslionsclub.org.