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Volunteers reporting on community issues in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the surrounding Tri-Lakes area
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 held the second and fourth Thursdays of the month (as needed) at 1pm Centennial Hall.
Meets second Tue. 16510 Mitchell Ave. Info: See tlwastewater.com/index.html.
Wesley Owens Coffee & Cafe, 1744 Lake Woodmoor, Monument. Terri Carver, CO Senate District 9 Republican candidate will be available to describe her plans and answer your questions. Food and drinks will be available. Hosted by Rich & Shannon Schur, and Mitch LaKind. Info: Rich Schur 719-210-6230.
Formerly known as the District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC). Meets six times a year at a different school each month. Check D38 website for location or contact tmckee@lewispalmer.org
Mind Quest Puzzles and Games. 872 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO. 80133. Info: 719-623-7494 mindquestpuzzles.com. Register at https://www.mindquestpuzzles.com/products/bunco-game-night-2nd-tuesday
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.
Meets second Wed. Call-in only: 650-479-3208, Access Code 76439078, 120 Middle Glenway. Info: 719-481-2732 or www.plsd.org.
Limbach Park, 151 Front Street, 80132. While Tri-Lakes Cares provides snack packs to local students during the school year, we’re proud to continue this support into the summer months—because hunger doesn’t take a vacation. While supplies last. Info: Open to anyone in the community. Help us spread the word! Point of Contact: James Russell 719-370-1314 Info: Nora McKay noram@tri-lakescares.org, 719-481-4864. https://tri-lakescares.org.
Second Wed., In-person Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Rd. All ages welcome. Info: http://www.aarpchapter1100blackforest.com
Mind Quest Puzzles and Games. 872 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO. 80133. Info at 719-623-7494 and mindquestpuzzles.com. Free.
Usually meets the second Wed. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. To see the options for remote public participation in each meeting, visit www.townofmonument.org/263/Planning-Commission-Board-of-Adjustment. Info: 719-884-8028.
Every Wed. June 3 -July 29 except July 1. Limbach Park. Info: https://www.townofmonument.org/568/Concerts-in-the-Park.
Second Wed., 6:30 pm, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Community Meeting House, 300 CO Hwy 105, Monument. New members welcome. Info: Visit website at www.trilakespost9-11.org.
Zoom meeting, second Wed., 6:30pm: Zoom hangout. 7 pm: meeting starts. Monthly special speaker programs. For zoom meeting details contact: president@ppgs.org. Info: www.ppgs.org. On June 10, Christine Cohen will talk about Naturalization and Citizenship.
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 second Mon. 1845 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. Info: 719-488-2525. www.woodmoorwater.com.
Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Info: 719-481-2953. Info: https://www.townofpalmerlake.com/bc-bot/meeting/board-trustees-special-meeting-24.
The proposed 2026-2027 budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of Academy District 20 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. This budget is available for public review at www.asd20.org. The proposed budget may also be viewed at the Academy District 20 Education and Administration Center, 1110 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget during a meeting on June 11, 2026, that begins at 5 p.m.
If you would like to comment on the 2026-2027 proposed budget at the June 11, 2026 Board Meeting, please visit www.asd20.org to sign up. You must sign up to speak between 12 p.m. on June 10 and 12 p.m. on June 11. Speakers must be present in-person and available to speak at the podium when called upon. Comments may be up to two minutes in length.
The public can virtually attend the meeting, starting at 5 p.m. Those who view the meeting virtually are not able to provide public comment. The link to join the meeting is posted on www.asd20.org.
For anyone unable to attend the Board meeting in-person, written comments may be submitted via the public comment signup form. The form will prompt commenters to input their comments after selecting that they will not attend in-person. All comments submitted in this manner are provided to the Board.
The Board will either adopt the budget during its meeting on June 11, 2026 or by the June 30 deadline established in State Statute.
Any person paying school taxes in Academy District 20 may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register their objections.
Usually meets second and fourth Thu. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Info: 719-481-2953 or https://www.townofpalmerlake.com.
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.
Every Fri., noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 17750 Knollwood Dr, Monument CO 80132. AA is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other as they solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Open discussion on Big book or 12&12. All are welcome.
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.
Second Sat., 9:30 am. 300 Hwy 105, NE corner of I-25 and 105. For art programs, social gathering and business meetings. Guests welcome. Info: 719-460-4179, https://palmerlakeartgroup.co..
Meets monthly, second Sat., 9:45-11:15 am. Meets in-person. Free and open to the public. The Oct. 2025 through Feb. 2026 meetings will be at Falcon’s Nest at Jackson Creek Senior Living, 16601 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, CO 80132. Jackson Creek Senior Living has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter to host a six-month in-person support group for families, spouses and caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The prior meeting place was the First National Bank Monument ( 581 Highway 105, Monument, CO 80132). Registration is required, call 800-272-3900 or email khare@alz.org to register.
Every Sat., 10 am. Amateur ham radio operators practice for emergencies on weekly repeater nets so neighbors can help neighbors. Sign up at www.mereowx.org/neighborhood-net or contactus@mereowx.org.