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Our Community Newsletter #12 – August 1, 2025

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Upcoming Local Events

Don’t miss Palmer Lake Chautauqua! See ad on page < 11 > of our July issue!

Readers should assume that event information published in this issue is subject to change and information should be confirmed a day or two before the event by calling the information number or checking the organization’s website.

See page < 22 > and page < 23 > for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • Town of Monument Concerts in the Park, every Wed., 6-8 pm. Limbach Park.
  • Monument Hill Farmers Market, every Sat., 8-2 pm. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page < 5 >.
  • Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun., 10 am-2 pm. Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Chautauqua and Palmer Lake. July 28 – Aug. 3. See ad on page < 11 >.
  • Speed puzzle event, first Tue. (Aug. 4). See ad on page < 17 >.
  • Lang Investment Services Annual Pig Roast,  Fri., Aug. 8. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Kings Deer Community Garage Sale, Aug. 8-10
  • Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Sat., Aug. 16.
  • Tri-Lakes Cruisers 22nd Annual Benefit Car Show, Sun., Aug. 17, 9 – 2 pm. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Checkered Table Talk, hosted by TLWC, Tue., Aug. 19. Cutting edge IT technology. Doors Open 5 pm Program 5:30-6:30 pm.
  • Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 22-23

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Don’t miss any of the videos posted on our YouTube Channel

  • July 4th Monument Parade and Street Fair and Palmer Lake fireworks
  • Silver Key moves to the Presbyterian Church
  • Interview with Sam DeFelice (40 min.)
  • Interview with Jim Maguire (55 min.)
  • OCN July Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (17 min.)
  • OCN July Issue Audio Articles Podcast (1 hr. 48 min.)
  • Art Hop – Short interview with artist Darcy Muncey
  • WMMI History Day
  • Cops and Bobbers
  • Chad Smith sworn in as Monument Town Council member
  • Jim Maguire Celebration of Life
  • Palmer Lake Fishing Derby
  • P51 Statute Dedication at Monument Town Hall

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