Our Community News: volunteer mailing days
Approx. 7-8:30 am. We are all volunteers at OCN and need YOUR help, even for an hour or two, getting the papers ready to mail. Contact AllenAlchian@ocn.me or (719) 488-3455.
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Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
First and third Thu., in person or via Zoom 166 2nd Street Monument 7:30-9 am free registration at www.TriLakeschamber.com
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Al-Anon meeting: Monument Serenity
Every Thu., 7 pm, The Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Road, Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org..
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Al-Anon meeting: Letting Go
Every Thu., 9-10:15 am at Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org.
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El Paso County Planning Commission meeting
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
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Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club Meeting
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.
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Featured Wildfire Risk Reduction Training for Neighborhoods – Free
Thursdays 2/19-3/26, 6-8 p.m. on Zoom for El Paso County residents. Live virtual sessions (computer or tablet with internet required). Fire Adapted Colorado (FACO) is offering a free six-week Wildfire Neighborhood Ambassador Orientation designed to help residents better understand wildfire risk and take practical, neighborhood-level action. The course focuses on home hardening, defensible space, evacuation planning, and community coordination key elements for wildfire resilience in both the High Plains and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). Geographic breakout rooms will allow local instructors to tailor information specifically to El Paso County conditions and help neighbors connect with one another. The class is offered at no cost this spring thanks to an anonymous donor covering administrative expenses.
- Practical wildfire risk reduction strategies – Learn how to harden homes, manage vegetation, and reduce ignition risks using proven, science-based methods.
- Improved evacuation and preparedness planning – Gain tools to develop household and neighborhood evacuation plans that improve safety and reduce confusion during wildfire events.
- Stronger Neighborhood Coordination – Learn how to organize neighbors, plan workdays, and build shared responsibility for wildfire mitigation.
- Locally relevant guidance
- Direct connections to fire professionals and peers – Participants build relationships with fire service representatives and other residents committed to wildfire resilience.Topics
2/19: Mitigation 101 (required for new ambassadors)
2/26: The Human Aspect – motivating neighbors to take action
3/5: Home Hardening & Home Ignition Zone 1
3/12: Fuels & Vegetation Management – Zones 2 & 3
3/19: Household & Community Planning
3/26: Planning Neighborhood Workdays
Register at https://forms.fillout.com/t/mMhLEFrJqHus or write to LHatfield7831@gmail.com with questions.
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Palmer Divide Quiltmakers
First Thu., 6:30-8:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm) at Monument Hill Church, 18725 Monument Hill Rd, Monument, CO 80132.. Note: Dec. 4, 2025 meeting 5:00-7:30 pm at the Woodmoor Barn Community Center, 1691 Woodmoor Dr, Monument, CO 80132. https://palmerdividequilters.com.
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A.A. Big Book Study
Every Thu., 7 pm, Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 W. Baptist Rd. Call 425-436-6200, access code 575176#
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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 with a drinking problem. Join us with your questions. Info: bflc@bflchurch.org.
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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 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.
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Featured OCN Publication
We are all volunteers at OCN and need YOUR help. Become an OCN reporter! Help us report ‘What was discussed and what was decided.’ Contact me TODAY! JohnHeiser@ocn.me or (719) 488-3455.
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Lewis-Palmer School District 38 19th Annual Chess Tournament
Sat., Mar. 7, Registration begins 7:30. Please arrive by 8:15 am, Tournament: 9 am – 2 pm. Bear Creek Elementary School, 1330 Creekside Dr., Monument, CO 80132. The tournament is FREE and open to all students, from kindergarten through high school who are students in School District #38 or live within the District #38 boundaries. We will play four rounds and the tournament should be over by 2 p.m. Chess sets will be provided. Children should bring their own snacks. However, we will be selling hot dogs, pizza, and sodas so that we can raise a little money to offset expenses. If you have any questions, contact Steve Waldmann, the Tournament Director and Bear Creek Elementary Chess Club Coach, at huskerco@gmail.com . Also, if you know of an adult who would like to be one of our Tournament Referees, please have them contact Mr. Waldmann. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged so we can order sufficient trophies and medals for all participants. Pre-register each student at: https://tinyurl.com/yestjaxc
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Monument Hill Kiwanis Club meeting
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.
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Silver Key Tri-Lakes – Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Monument Community Presbyterian Church, 238 Third St., Monument, CO 80132. Caregiving can be a challenge, but it’s easier when you’re prepared. This six-week class series gives you the confidence and support to better care for your loved one – and yourself. Class is free to attend, donations are accepted. Pre-registration required. Go to mcpc.live/register. info@silverkey.org. 719-884-2300.
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Neighborhood Net Ham Radio
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.
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Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary and Trinity Lutheran Church – Annual Bunco Night
Sat., Mar. 7, 5 pm doors open. Trinity Lutheran Church, 17750 Knollwood Drive, Monument 80132. An energetic evening of Bunco play with prizes. The evening’s festivities include a silent auction with items donated by local businesses, food trucks with food for purchase, free desserts and drinks, and free childcare. All are welcome. Players must be at least 13. Inclusive and accessible for everyone. Info: Tamara Schwarz, tamara@trinitymonument.org, 719-351-0179
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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: (719) 633-0655
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St. Matthias Special Sunday School Program
Join us at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 18320 Furrow Road, Monument for a Special Sunday School Program Preschool through 5th grade welcome! For more info: stmatthias@comcast.net, 719-426-9809. https://www.saint-matthias.org.
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St. Matthias Sunday Services
10 am. Join us at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 18320 Furrow Road, Monument. Traditional worship and meaningful fellowship in a loving church community. https://www.saint-matthias.org.
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The Renovation Church
Service every Sun., 10 am. Phil Long Music Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr., Colorado Springs. A Place to Belong. Real people with Real problems serving a Real God who Really loves us. www.TheRenovationChurch.org
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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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Mind Quest – Game Day Sundays
Bring your own game or borrow one of ours. Info at mindquestpuzzles.com. Mind Quest Puzzles and Games. 872 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO. 80133.
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Trinity Lutheran Church Presentation of the Film “1946 The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture”
Sun., Mar. 8 & Sun., Mar. 15. 4-6 pm. Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Dr., Monument, CO 80132. 1946 is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. One half of the documentary will be shown on March 8th and the second half will be shown on March 15th. We will have time at the end of each of those times for thoughtful discussion. This is a free event. Monument 80132. All are welcome! Free. Inclusive and accessible for everyone. Info: 719-481-3072.
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Mind Quest Speed Puzzling Competitions – Pairs
Check-in: 5:45 pm, Start Time 6 pm. Solos – First Mon., Pairs – Second Mon., and Teams – Third Mon. Two hours to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Info and registration at mindquestpuzzles.com. Events held at Mind Quest Puzzles and Games. 872 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO. 80133.
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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 age 11. Info: www.liferecoverygroups.com/meetings/life-recovery-group-3/
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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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Relentless Recovery, Recovery Gathering
2nd and 4th Mon., 7:30-8:30 pm, hybrid zoom and in person at Lake & Lantern Cafe, 84 CO-105 #2, Palmer Lake. “All humans welcome.” To register: https://hardbeauty.life/dyr/.
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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 held the second and fourth Thursdays of the month (as needed) at 1pm Centennial Hall.
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Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee meeting
Meets second Tue. 16510 Mitchell Ave. Info: See tlwastewater.com/index.html.
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