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Volunteers reporting on community issues in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the surrounding Tri-Lakes area
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.
Our Biggest Event of the Year… All October Long! 🍂 Fall is calling — and we’re answering with fun for the whole family, every Saturday in October! 🍁✨ Get ready for hayrides, pumpkin picking, lawn games, food trucks, and so much MORE. Each weekend brings something new — from magical moments with a real magician […]
Third Sat., 10 am-noon, Monument Community Presbyterian Church, 238 Third St., Monument. Info: Syble Krafft, 719-488-2669; Barry (group president), 719-351-9485. If you need any help, please call Syble or Barry.
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.
Sat, Oct. 18, 11-1 p.m., Doug Freed, Over Hill and Over Dale; 12-2 p.m., Andrew Singer & Stacy May, Now Is the Time and She Journeys. 105 Second Street, Monument, 719-481-2665.
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.
Every Sun., 10:30 am, temporarily meeting at 9130 Explorer Dr., Colorado Springs, 80920. Info: 719-357-6515 or www.ridgeviewcolorado.org.
Every Mon., 9–10 a.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 845 0971 9868, Password 349309
The Love Shop, 252 Front St. Downtown Monument. See the ad on page < 12 >
Every Mon. & Wed., Sep. 8–Dec. 10. 4–5 pm. Woodmen Valley Chapel, Monument Campus,1681 Wagon Bow Way, Monument, CO 80132. Provides free one-on-one literacy tutoring to Tri-Lakes children in grades 1-6 who are reading below grade level. For more information, to become a volunteer tutor, or to enroll your child, visit www.childrensliteracycenter.org.
6 pm. Meets in the school year, third Mon. 66 N Jefferson St, Monument. The Board of Education meeting will be live-streamed on the district’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/LPSDCommunity, agenda, and supporting documents at https://go.boarddocs.com/co/lewispalmer/Board.nsf/vpublic. Contact Vicki Wood. Phone: 719.481.9546 Email: vwood@lewispalmer.org Website: www.lewispalmer.org.
Third Mon. (except December). We will open the doors at 6:00 PM for Connect Time, where members can socialize, meet new people, seek out help, or connect with an Elmer. The business meeting will start at 7:00 PM – a brief business session followed by an educational presentation. Our meetings provide: (1) Information about public service […]
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/
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.
Normally meets first and third Mon. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Info: 719-884-801 for remote attendance links. www.townofmonument.org/260/Board-of-Trustees
First Tue., second Mon., and third Mon. Trinity Lutheran Church location, 2 hours complete a 500-piece puzzle with a partner. Register at www.mindquestpuzzles.com.
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.
The Love Shop, 252 Front St. Downtown Monument. See the ad on page < 12 >
Open Hours: every Tue/Thu., 3-6 pm. All ages. From designing with 3D printers to metal forging, robotics and more. Competitive robotics for adults and high school students. Memberships for maker spaces open to the public. Also: Technology, Techniques and Trends, Monthly discussion groups. Guests welcome: AI (second Thu., 5 pm); Making with 3D Printers, CNCs […]
Normally meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Serranos Coffee Shop. If the meeting time/location changes, it will be updated on the District’s website: https://wsdistricts.co/village-center-metropolitan-district/
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 […]
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.
In-person Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Rd. Info: http://www.aarpchapter1100blackforest.com
Every Mon. & Wed., Sep. 8–Dec. 10. 4–5 pm. Woodmen Valley Chapel, Monument Campus,1681 Wagon Bow Way, Monument, CO 80132. Provides free one-on-one literacy tutoring to Tri-Lakes children in grades 1-6 who are reading below grade level. For more information, to become a volunteer tutor, or to enroll your child, visit www.childrensliteracycenter.org.
In person or via Microsoft Teams. Station 1, 18650 Highway 105. For up-to-date meeting information, visit www.monumentfire.org for updates and the agenda listing the Microsoft Teams joining codes, or contact 719-488-0911.
Usually meets fourth Wed. Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Dr. Info: 719-488-2693. www.woodmoor.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.
Every Thu., 7 pm, The Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Road, Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org..
Open Hours: every Tue/Thu., 3-6 pm. All ages. From designing with 3D printers to metal forging, robotics and more. Competitive robotics for adults and high school students. Memberships for maker spaces open to the public. Also: Technology, Techniques and Trends, Monthly discussion groups. Guests welcome: AI (second Thu., 5 pm); Making with 3D Printers, CNCs […]
Usually meets second and fourth Thu. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Info: 719-481-2953.
Zoom meeting, fourth Thu., 7 pm. Join the growing group volunteering at the park: forest safety, trails, trees, education, special events, more; stay tuned! Email friendsoffoxrunpark@gmail.com. We will email you the link the day of the meeting.
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. 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 […]
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.
Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Info: 719-481-2953.
124 First Street, Monument. 5-7 pm Games and Food. 6-7 pm Trunk or Treating. https://www.petertherockschool.org
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.
Our Biggest Event of the Year… All October Long! 🍂 Fall is calling — and we’re answering with fun for the whole family, every Saturday in October! 🍁✨ Get ready for hayrides, pumpkin picking, lawn games, food trucks, and so much MORE. Each weekend brings something new — from magical moments with a real magician […]
Sat, Oct. 25 2025, 9:30 am - 1 pm. Join us for the 17th annual Creepy Crawl 5K and Kids' Monster Dash at the spooky yet beautiful Palmer Lake Santa Fe Trailhead! Costumes are encouraged, and there will be treasure to be had along the way. You'll have a great time while making it possible for our […]
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.
Monument Marketplace Clock Tower, 15986 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument. Community Appreciation Event. Live music! Free candy! Come join the fun. Please bring a non-perishable food item for food drive. Sponsored by Diana Goodfellow Mortgages of Boulder and a few Local 4319 members and their families.
Ribbon Cutting Saturday, October 25, Festivities: 12-3 p.m., Ribbon Cutting at 1 p.m.719-233-0074, MonumentJewelers@gmail.com, 1740 Lake Woodmoor Dr, Monument, CO 80132, https://monumentjewelers.com
Bella art and Frame Gallery, Saturday community art classes, 1-4pm. Oct. 17, gel prints workshop, Lisa Faherty; Sat., Oct. 25 portrait drawing workshop, Micaela Cimino; Sat., Nov. 15, soft pastel ornament painting workshop with Lisa Faherty; 251 Front St., Monument, 719-487-7691.
2nd and 4th Sat., 6-9 pm, Kings Deer Golf Club, 19255 Royal Troon Dr, Monument.
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.
Every Sun., 10:30 am, temporarily meeting at 9130 Explorer Dr., Colorado Springs, 80920. Info: 719-357-6515 or www.ridgeviewcolorado.org.
Every Mon., 9–10 a.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 845 0971 9868, Password 349309
Every Mon. & Wed., Sep. 8–Dec. 10. 4–5 pm. Woodmen Valley Chapel, Monument Campus,1681 Wagon Bow Way, Monument, CO 80132. Provides free one-on-one literacy tutoring to Tri-Lakes children in grades 1-6 who are reading below grade level. For more information, to become a volunteer tutor, or to enroll your child, visit www.childrensliteracycenter.org.
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/
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.
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/
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.
Open Hours: every Tue/Thu., 3-6 pm. All ages. From designing with 3D printers to metal forging, robotics and more. Competitive robotics for adults and high school students. Memberships for maker spaces open to the public. Also: Technology, Techniques and Trends, Monthly discussion groups. Guests welcome: AI (second Thu., 5 pm); Making with 3D Printers, CNCs […]
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 […]
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 Mon. & Wed., Sep. 8–Dec. 10. 4–5 pm. Woodmen Valley Chapel, Monument Campus,1681 Wagon Bow Way, Monument, CO 80132. Provides free one-on-one literacy tutoring to Tri-Lakes children in grades 1-6 who are reading below grade level. For more information, to become a volunteer tutor, or to enroll your child, visit www.childrensliteracycenter.org.
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.
Every Thu., 9-10:15 am at Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org.
Every Thu., 7 pm, The Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Road, Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org..
Open Hours: every Tue/Thu., 3-6 pm. All ages. From designing with 3D printers to metal forging, robotics and more. Competitive robotics for adults and high school students. Memberships for maker spaces open to the public. Also: Technology, Techniques and Trends, Monthly discussion groups. Guests welcome: AI (second Thu., 5 pm); Making with 3D Printers, CNCs […]
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. 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 […]
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.
Fri, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m., Downtown Monument. Participants include Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, Monument, 719-481-2665.
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.
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., 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.
First Sat., 3-5 pm, NEW ADDRESS: 866 Hwy 105, Monument. Interested in technology, engineering and entrepreneurship either professionally or for fun? Interested in competitive robotics for adults and high school students? Come connect with us and ask about programs. Info: www.monumentalimpact.org.
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.
Every Sun., 10:30 am, temporarily meeting at 9130 Explorer Dr., Colorado Springs, 80920. Info: 719-357-6515 or www.ridgeviewcolorado.org.
Every Mon., 9–10 a.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 845 0971 9868, Password 349309
Mon., Nov. 3, 10 am-12 pm & Sat., Nov 8, 10 am-12 pm. Jodie Bliss' blacksmithing Workshop will provide you an amazing opportunity to see what her artistry entails while also allowing you to "Be the Blacksmith" and create a patch" that will be permanently mounted on the Palmer Lake Troll (as well as one […]
Every Mon. & Wed., Sep. 8–Dec. 10. 4–5 pm. Woodmen Valley Chapel, Monument Campus,1681 Wagon Bow Way, Monument, CO 80132. Provides free one-on-one literacy tutoring to Tri-Lakes children in grades 1-6 who are reading below grade level. For more information, to become a volunteer tutor, or to enroll your child, visit www.childrensliteracycenter.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.
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/
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.
Normally meets first and third Mon. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Info: 719-884-801 for remote attendance links. www.townofmonument.org/260/Board-of-Trustees
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.
Open Hours: every Tue/Thu., 3-6 pm. All ages. From designing with 3D printers to metal forging, robotics and more. Competitive robotics for adults and high school students. Memberships for maker spaces open to the public. Also: Technology, Techniques and Trends, Monthly discussion groups. Guests welcome: AI (second Thu., 5 pm); Making with 3D Printers, CNCs […]
Normally meets first Tue., as needed. 28 Valley Crescent St., Palmer Lake.
First Tue., second Mon., and third Mon. Trinity Lutheran Church location, 2 hours complete a 500-piece puzzle with a partner. Register at www.mindquestpuzzles.com.
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 […]
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.
First and third Wed., 11:45 am to 1 pm. 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 […]
Every Mon. & Wed., Sep. 8–Dec. 10. 4–5 pm. Woodmen Valley Chapel, Monument Campus,1681 Wagon Bow Way, Monument, CO 80132. Provides free one-on-one literacy tutoring to Tri-Lakes children in grades 1-6 who are reading below grade level. For more information, to become a volunteer tutor, or to enroll your child, visit www.childrensliteracycenter.org.
Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Info: 719-884-801 for remote attendance links. www.townofmonument.org/260/Board-of-Trustees
First Wed., 7 pm. A nonprofit car club. Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce community room, with numerous activities and events each month. Club membership applications are now being accepted and are available on the website: https://www.trilakescruisers.com.
First and third Thu., in person or via Zoom 166 2nd Street Monument 7:30-9 am free registration at www.TriLakeschamber.com
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
Every Thu., 9-10:15 am at Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org.
Every Thu., 7 pm, The Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Road, Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org..
Open Hours: every Tue/Thu., 3-6 pm. All ages. From designing with 3D printers to metal forging, robotics and more. Competitive robotics for adults and high school students. Memberships for maker spaces open to the public. Also: Technology, Techniques and Trends, Monthly discussion groups. Guests welcome: AI (second Thu., 5 pm); Making with 3D Printers, CNCs […]
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.
First Thu., 6:30-8:30 pm at Monument Chamber of Commerce building, 166 2nd St, Monument, CO.
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. 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 […]
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.