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OCN Newsletter #30 – Oct. 31, 2025 – Nov. issue available now! D38 Ballots Due Tue.,

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Our full Nov. 1st issue and all its articles are posted and available NOW!

Over 23,000 copies of our Nov. 1st issue were mailed yesterday. They should be in everyone’s mailbox by Saturday.

All the articles, letters, columns, snapshots, notices, and community calendar events have been posted.

The audio files and audio podcasts are being prepared now and will be posted soon and the podcasts will broadcast to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Pandora and posted on our YouTube channel.

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View Our Nov. Issue Photo Collection

D38 Ballots Due Tue., Nov. 4

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 our new on-line calendar or page < 22 > and page < 23 > of our October issue for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • Monumental Impact Open House, Sat., Nov. 1 & Dec. 6, 3 pm-5 pm. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • D38 School Board Election, Tue., Nov. 4. Election information: is at https://www.lewispalmer.org/page/november-2025-election-information
  • Blacksmithing Workshop Fundraiser, Mon., Nov. 3, 10 am-12 pm; Sat., Nov. 8, 10 am-12 pm. See snapshot on page < 21 >.
  • NEPCO, Sat., Nov. 8, 10 am-12 pm
  • Monument Town Council, Mon., Nov. 3 & 17, 6:30 pm.
  • Speed puzzle events, Tue., Nov. 4; Mon., Nov. 10; Mon., Nov. 17; Tue., Dec. 2, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. See ad on page < 4 >.
  • Monument Town Hall Meeting, Wed., Nov. 5, 6 pm-8 pm
  • Palmer Lake Art Group – Small Works Art Show and Sale – reception, Fri., Nov. 7, 6 pm-8 pm See ad on page < 3 >.
  • St. Matthias Blessing of Our Veterans, Sun., Nov. 9, 10 am-11:30 am. See ad on page < 4 >.
  • Wine Tasting Fundraiser for the Heart of Monument Play Park, Wed., Nov. 12, 6:30 pm-9 pm.
  • Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meeting, Thu., Nov. 13 & 27, 6 pm.
  • Ravissante Salon & Spa Ribbon Cutting, Sat., Nov. 15, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. See ad on page < 24 >.
  • St. Matthias Special Sunday School Program – The Beatitudes, Sun., Nov. 16. See ad on page < 4 >.
  • Tri-Lakes Chamber Business After Hours – Annual Non-Profit Showcase, Tue., Nov. 18, 5 pm-7 pm
  • Palmer Lake Historical Society, Thu., Nov. 20, 7-8 pm (doors open at 6:30).
  • TLWC’s Joys of the Holiday Season Holiday Home Tour, Fri.-Sat., Nov. 21-22, 10-4pm. See ad on page < 3 >.
  • 20th Annual Alpaca Holiday Extravaganza, Sat., Nov. 22, 9 am-5 pm; Sun., Nov. 23, 10 am-4 pm. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Small Business Saturday, Sat., Nov. 29
  • OCN mailing days, Thu., Dec. 4, approx. 7-8:30 am. If you can help, even for an hour or two, getting the papers ready to mail, contact AllenAlchian@ocn.me or (719) 488-3455.
  • Monument Hill Kiwanis Club – 19th Annual North Pole at Tri-Lakes Arts and Crafts Fair, Sat., Dec. 6, 9 am-4 pm. See ad on page < 13 >.
  • Monument Small Town Christmas and Tree Lighting, Sat., Dec. 6, 2 pm-7 pm
  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!, Fri., Dec. 12-13, See ad on page < 5 >.
  • Tri-Lakes Music Association – The Majesty of Christmas, Fri.-Sun, Dec. 19-21. See ad on page < 7 >.

With our new on-line calendar, you can easily search for your favorite events, view upcoming events in a variety of formats (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) and add events of interest to the calendar on your mobile device or computer.

Check out our On-Line Calendar

Keep up with fast-moving developments in the Tri-Lakes area with the OCN app!

The OCN app alerts you to upcoming events you don’t want to miss, lists the latest articles, podcasts, photo collections, comments, etc. It updates automatically to keep you informed.

For Windows 10 and 11 users, the OCN app is now available for download from the Microsoft App Store.

In the screenshot below, the app is reporting 10 new upcoming events including a car show, farmers’ market, D38 school board meeting, and Monument Town Council meeting.

Just click the button below for a description of our great new app and detailed instructions on installing it on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, Chromebook, or desktop computer.

Download the OCN App!

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

  • Annual Ride for Tim
  • Palmer Lake 0.5k
  • D38 Candidate Forum
  • Trinity Park Expands
  • Restroom Installation at Monument Lake
  • OCN September Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (29 min.)
  • OCN September Issue Audio Articles Podcast (2 hr. 38 min.)
  • Palmer Lake Library Concert Series 2025
  • Opening of the Tri-Lakes Activity Center (formerly the Senior Center)
  • Lang Investment Services Pig Roast, Aug. 8
  • 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.)
  • 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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