Our Community Newsletter #13 – August 2, 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., 6:30-8:30 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.
• YMCA fall youth sports registration, begins Aug. 3. See ad on page < 6 >.
• Speed puzzle events, Tue. Aug. 5, Mon. Aug. 11 & Aug. 18. See ad on page < 2 >.
• Fire Risk Mitigation for wildlands, Fri., Aug. 8, 5-6:30 pm
• Lang Investment Services Annual Pig Roast,  Fri., Aug. 8. See ad on page < 21 >.
• Kings Deer Community Garage Sale, Aug. 8-10. See ad on page < 4 >.
• Funky Little Theater Co. presents Tuesdays with Morrie, Fri. & Sat., Aug. 8-23, matinees at 1 pm, evening performances at 7 pm. See ad on page < 21 >.
• Space Foundation Discovery Center 3D modeling and printing workshop, Sat., Aug. 9. See ad on page < 12 >.
• 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.
• Checkered Table Talk, hosted by TLWC, Tue., Aug. 19. Doors Open 5 pm Program 5:30-6:30 pm. See ad on page < 4 >.
• Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 22-23. See ad on page < 3 >.
• Benet Hill Monastery, Labyrinth Retreat, Aug. 22-24, See ad on page < 3 >.
• WMMI Super Saturday, Aug. 23. See ad on page < 12 >.
• Art Hop, Fri., Aug. 28, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >.
• OCN mailing day, Thu., Sep. 4, approx. 7-8:30 am. Become an OCN reporter! Help us report ‘What was discussed and what was decided.’ Call 719-488-3455.
• 4th Annual Gleneagle Spirit 5k Run/Walk and Kid’s Run, Sat., Sep. 6, 8 am-noon
• Palmer Lake Wine Festival, Sat., Sep. 13, 12-5 pm
• Maker’s Market, Oct. 11-12. See ad on page < 4 >.

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• 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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