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Volunteers reporting on community issues in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the surrounding Tri-Lakes area
Week of Events
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.
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.
Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Super Saturday
225 Northgate Blvd, Colorado Springs, see ad on page 12.
Monument Town Council meeting
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.
Village Center Metropolitan District Board Meeting
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
Monument Sanitation District board meeting
Meets third Wed. 130 Second St. Zoom meeting. Find joining instructions on the website. Info: 719-481-4886
Academy Water and Sanitation District board meeting
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
Palmer Lake Town Planning Commission meeting
Meets third Wed. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Info: 719-481-2953
Town of Monument Concerts in the Park
Jazz in the park
Jazz in the park
Every Wed. July 9-Sep. 3. Bancroft Park 2408 West Colorado Ave., Old Colorado City. PikesPeakjazz.org.
Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District board meeting
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 Planning Commission meeting
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
El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority meeting
El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority meeting
Normally meets third Thu. Monument Town Hall Boardroom, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. Info: 719-488-3603.
Donala Water & Sanitation District board meeting
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
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.
Funky Little Theater Co. presents Tuesdays with Morrie
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.
Covered Treasures Bookstore
Covered Treasures Bookstore
5-8 pm, authors Russell Ford (The Other Side of the Badge) and Matt Gallagher (Daybreak). 105 Second Street, Monument.
Funky Little Theater Co. presents Tuesdays with Morrie
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
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
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
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
Palmer Lake Farmers Market
Every Sun. Produce lemonade pickles music and more! Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page 2.