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Volunteers reporting on community issues in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the surrounding Tri-Lakes area
49 events found.
Monument Hill Farmers Market
Every Sat. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page 5.
Palmer Lake Farmers Market
Every Sun. Produce lemonade pickles music and more! Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page 2.
Monument Town Council meeting
Normally meets first and third Mon. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Info: 719-884-801 for remote attendance links.
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.
Palmer Lake Board of Adjustments meeting
Normally meets first Tue., as needed. 28 Valley Crescent St., Palmer Lake.
Town of Monument Concerts in the Park
Every Wed. June 4 -Aug. 27. Limbach Park.
Jazz in the park
Every Wed. July 9-Sep. 3. Bancroft Park 2408 West Colorado Ave., Old Colorado City. PikesPeakjazz.org.
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
Lang investment services annual pig roast
See ad on page 21.
King Deer community garage sale
Hwy 105 and Rollercoaster Rd. www.kingsdeer.org, See ad on page 4.
Fire Risk Mitigation for wildlands, Black Forest, strategies presentation
5-630pm at the Fox Run Park pavilion 1. Learn about defensible space, home hardening, evacuation readiness, and local resources to help protect your home and neighborhood. Info: 719-520-6977, Email: ryandorough@elpasoco.com.
Funky Little Theater Co. presents Tuesdays with Morrie
Fri. & Sat., Aug. 8-23, matinees at 1 pm, evening performances at 7 pm. tickets and information at www.funkylittletheater.org. See ad on page 21.
Space Foundation discovery center, 3D printing workshop
See ad on page 12.
Monument Hill Farmers Market
Every Sat. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page 5.
Funky Little Theater Co. presents Tuesdays with Morrie
Fri. & Sat., Aug. 8-23, matinees at 1 pm, evening performances at 7 pm. tickets and information at www.funkylittletheater.org. See ad on page 21.
Funky Little Theater Co. presents Tuesdays with Morrie
Fri. & Sat., Aug. 8-23, matinees at 1 pm, evening performances at 7 pm. tickets and information at www.funkylittletheater.org. See ad on page 21.
Palmer Lake Farmers Market
Every Sun. Produce lemonade pickles music and more! Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page 2.
Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District board meeting
Normally meets second Mon. 1845 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. Info: 719-488-2525
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.
Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee meeting
Meets second Tue. 16510 Mitchell Ave. Info: See tlwastewater.com/index.html.
Palmer Lake Sanitation District board meeting
Meets second Wed. Call-in only: 650-479-3208, Access Code 76439078, 120 Middle Glenway. Info: 719-481-2732.
Town of Monument Concerts in the Park
Every Wed. June 4 -Aug. 27. Limbach Park.
Jazz in the park
Every Wed. July 9-Sep. 3. Bancroft Park 2408 West Colorado Ave., Old Colorado City. PikesPeakjazz.org.
Monument Planning Commission meeting
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.
Palmer Lake Board of Trustees meeting
Usually meets second and fourth Thu. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Info: 719-481-2953.
Monument Academy School Board meeting
Usually meets the second Thu. East Campus gym, 4303 Pinehurst Circle. Info: 719-431-8001
Funky Little Theater Co. presents Tuesdays with Morrie
Fri. & Sat., Aug. 8-23, matinees at 1 pm, evening performances at 7 pm. tickets and information at www.funkylittletheater.org. See ad on page 21.
Monument Hill Farmers Market
Every Sat. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page 5.
Funky Little Theater Co. presents Tuesdays with Morrie
Fri. & Sat., Aug. 8-23, matinees at 1 pm, evening performances at 7 pm. tickets and information at www.funkylittletheater.org. See ad on page 21.
Tri-Lakes Cruisers 22nd Annual Benefit Car Show
9–2 pm, historic 2nd Street, Downtown Monument. Vendors, food trucks and 200+ cars. General Public free, registration to be in the show: www.trilakescruisers.com/2025-car-show-registration.html.
Palmer Lake Farmers Market
Every Sun. Produce lemonade pickles music and more! Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page 2.
Lewis-Palmer School District 38 board meeting
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.
Monument Town Council meeting
Normally meets first and third Mon. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Info: 719-884-801 for remote attendance links.
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.
Village Center Metropolitan District Board Meeting
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/
Monument Sanitation District board meeting
Meets third Wed. 130 Second St. Zoom meeting. Find joining instructions on the website. Info: 719-481-4886
Town of Monument Concerts in the Park
Every Wed. June 4 -Aug. 27. Limbach Park.
Jazz in the park
Every Wed. July 9-Sep. 3. Bancroft Park 2408 West Colorado Ave., Old Colorado City. PikesPeakjazz.org.
Academy Water and Sanitation District board meeting
Usually meets third Wed. Public can join the Skype meeting: Check the website for a link: monthly board meeting is on Skype at this link https://join.skype.com/OfBkDyhucmep, info: Info: Steve Callicott (President) 719-325-9039
Palmer Lake Town Planning Commission meeting
Meets third Wed. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Info: 719-481-2953
Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District board meeting
Usually meets third Wed. Visit http://www.bffire.org for updates and the agenda listing the Zoom joining codes or contact 719-494-4300.
El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority meeting
Normally meets third Thu. Monument Town Hall Boardroom, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. Info: 719-488-3603.
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
Donala Water & Sanitation District board meeting
In 2023, meets third Thu. Check the website for the access code for the electronic meeting. Info: 719-488-3603
Triview Metropolitan District board meeting
Usually meets third Thu. In person or via Zoom. 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 302, Monument. Visit www.triviewmetro.com for updates and the agenda listing the Zoom joining codes, or contact 719-488-6868.
Hummingbird Festival
10 am-3 pm. A fun, family friendly event celebrating the Colorado hummingbirds in the Tri-Lakes area. Hummingbird sightings, baby alpacas, children’s games, hummingbird themed talks, vendors, and more. Some vendor spots still open, contact marlene.fourgates@gmail.com. 17435 Roller Coaster road, Monument, on the historic Jackson Ranch. See ad on page 3.
Benet Hill Monastery, Labyrinth Retreat: learn about this ancient meditative practice
3190 Benet Lane, Colorado Springs. See ad on page 3.
Funky Little Theater Co. presents Tuesdays with Morrie
Special senior citizen matinee - Fri. & Sat., Aug. 8-23, matinees at 1 pm, evening performances at 7 pm. tickets and information at www.funkylittletheater.org. See ad on page 21.