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Improved podcasts
As announced on the front page of our May 3rd issue, Our Community News has launched two new podcast series designed to help busy commuters, multitaskers, and anyone who loves staying informed and engaged.
We have made significant improvements to the podcasts since they were announced.
The first podcast series is an audio summary of the highlights from our monthly issue. These highlights podcasts cover all the major news articles in 15 minutes or less.
To listen to the highlights podcast of this issue in our new video format, go to https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505highlightsvideo/. The news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear summaries of the articles that interest you most.
The second podcast series consists of the audio files for the major news articles from the issue. These are full articles read aloud. This new podcast form is perfect for on-the-go listening in a single, easy-to-access episode.
The audio articles podcast of this issue in our new video format is posted at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505audiovideo/. As with the highlights podcast, the news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear full text of the articles that interest you most. All the past and current podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.
While we think you will have the best experience playing or downloading the podcasts on our website, you can also find them on our channels at Apple Podcasts Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube. We welcome replies to this email with your comments and suggestions.
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OCN video clips on YouTube
We have posted all the video clips from OCN’s issues on our YouTube channel at YouTube.com @OurCommunityNews. As an example, here is the Tri-Lakes Chamber’s announcement of volunteers of the year John Howe and Michael Weinfeld.
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Upcoming Local Events
See page < 22 > and page < 23 > for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees meeting, Thu., May 14 & 28, 6 pm
- Monument Planning Commission meeting, Wed., May 14, 6 pm
- Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares, Wed., May 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. See ad on page < 8 >.
- Silver Key Senior Summit, Thu., May 15, 8 am-2 pm. See ad on page < 2 >.
- Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Thu. May 15. See ad on page < 9 >.
- Monument Town Council meeting, Mon., May 19, 6:30 pm
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 board meeting, Mon. May 19, 6-10 pm
- Puzzle swap and speed jigsaw puzzle competition. Mon., May 19, 6:30-8:30 pm. See ad on page < 4 >.
- Palmer Lake Town Planning Commission meeting, Wed., May 21, 6 pm
- Art Hop, Fri., May 23, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >. Includes Monument Cemetery book signing at Covered Treasures Bookstore.
- Monument Hill Farmers market, every Sat. starting May 24, 8-2 pm. See ad on page < 5 >.
- Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun. starting May 25, 10 am-2 pm. See ad on page < 2 >.
- Town of Monument Memorial Day ceremony, Mon., May 26, 10 am. Monument Cemetery, See ad on page < 4 >.
- WMMI Picnics and Planes, USAFA graduation airshow event, Thu., May 29. See ad on page < 12 >.
- Monument Hill Foundation, grant applications deadline May 31. See ad on page < 3 >.
- Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby, Final race car inspection and practice day Sat., May 31. Race, Sun., June 1, Higby Road in Monument.
- MVEA annual meeting. Thu., June 5, PRHS. See ad on page < 8 >.
- Front Range Maker’s Market, Sat.-Sun., June 7-8. See ad on page < 24 >.
Other Newsletters
- OCN Newsletter #57 – March 8, 2026 – PRHS raises $30K for Make-A-Wish, Highlights of the Mar. 2 Mon. Town Council meeting, Mar. OCN Issue Posted; Request Event Listing in OCN Calendar; Check which districts you’re in
- OCN Newsletter #56 – Mar. 5, 2026 – Mar. 7th Articles, Audio Files, and Podcasts Posted; Request Event Listing in OCN Calendar; Video
- OCN Newsletter #55 – Mar. 3, 2026 – Mar. 7th E-Edition posted, Request event listing in OCN calendar, Stars of Tomorrow Auditions posted, Check which districts you’re in
- OCN Newsletter #54 – Feb. 27, 2026 – PLBOT meeting highlights, Monument actions suggest Buc-ee’s alternatives, Request event listing in OCN calendar, Stars of Tomorrow Auditions posted, Check which districts you’re in
- OCN Newsletter #53 – Feb. 20, 2026 – Monument actions suggest Buc-ee’s alternatives, Buc-ee’s seeks to add 10 acres, Request event listing in OCN calendar, Feb. Issue and podcasts posted, Check which districts you’re in
- OCN Newsletter #52 – Feb. 18, 2026 – Wildfire risk reduction training starts tomorrow, Buc-ee’s seeks to add 10 acres, Request event listing in OCN calendar, Feb. Issue and podcasts posted, Check which districts you’re in
- OCN Newsletter #51 – Feb. 10, 2026 – Buc-ee’s seeks to add 10 acres, Request event listing in our community calendar, Feb. 7 Issue and podcasts posted, Check which districts you’re in
- OCN Newsletter #50 – Feb. 6, 2026 – Buc-ee’s withdraws their application, Feb. 7 issue and podcasts posted, Check which districts you’re in, Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic Hockey videos posted
- OCN Newsletter #49 – Feb. 4, 2026 – Buc-ee’s withdraws their application, Feb. 7 E-Edition posted, AI-Generated PLBOT Highlights, Check which districts you’re in, Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic Hockey videos posted
- OCN Newsletter #48 – Feb. 3, 2026 – Feb. 7 E-Edition posted, AI-Generated PLBOT Highlights, Check which districts you’re in, Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic Hockey videos posted
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