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OCN April 4th Articles, Audio Files, and Podcasts Posted!
Over 21,000 copies of our April 4th issue were mailed yesterday (Thu., April 2nd). They should be in almost all mailboxes by tomorrow.
All the articles, letters, columns, snapshots, notices, and community calendar events have been posted at www.ocn.me. Audio files have been posted for all the articles and the audio highlights and audio articles podcasts have been broadcast to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Pandora and posted on our YouTube channel.
April Issue Audio Highlights Podcast
April Issue Audio Articles Podcast
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April Issue Photo Collection
Easter Services this Sunday
D38 Art Show and Shredding Event April 11
Readers should assume that event information published in this newsletter 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 > or check wp.ocn.me/events for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.
- St. Matthias Good Friday Service: Fri., Apr. 3, 12 pm-1:30 pm. Easter Sunday Service: Sun., Apr. 5, 10 am-11:30 am. See ad on page < 5 >.
- OCN Mailing Days, Thu., Apr. 2 & Apr. 30, 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.
- Monumental Impact – Orientation, Sat., Apr. 4, 2 pm-3 pm. See ad on page <3>.
- Monument Town Council, Mon., Apr. 6, 6:30 pm.
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Districtwide Art Show, Sat., Apr. 11, 11 am-2 pm.
- Shred Event, Sat., Mon.-Thu., Apr. 11, 13-16.
- Monument Hill Foundation – Grant Applications Accepted, Wed., Apr. 15-Sun., May 31. See ad on page <8>.
- 100+ Women Who Care Membership/Social Networking, Wed., Apr. 15, 5 pm-7 pm.
- Monumental Impact – Networking Night, Thu., Apr. 16 & May 21, 5:30 pm-7 pm. See ad on page <3>.
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Thu., Apr. 16, 7 pm-8 pm
- YMCA Healthy Kids Day, Sat., Apr. 18, 9 am-12 pm. See ad on page <6>.
- Monument Community Presbyterian Church – Panel Discussion on Home and Food Insecurity, Sun., Apr. 19, 11:15 am-12:15 pm. See ad on page <5>.
- Monumental Impact – Orientation, Mon., Apr. 20, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm & Sat., May 2, 2 pm-3 pm. See ad on page <3>.
- Tri-Lakes Women’s Club (TLWC) Scholarship Application Deadline, Fri., Apr. 24, See ad on page <2https://ocn.me/pdf/v26n4%202.pdf>
- Annual Black Forest Arts and Crafts Guild Spring Craft Show, Wed.-Sun, Apr. 29-May 3, Wed. 4 pm-7 pm. Thu.-Sat. 9 am-7 pm. Sun. 10 am-2 pm.
- Business Roundtable, Fri., May 1, 11:15 am – 12:45 pm. Terri Carver.
- Space Foundation Discovery Center National Space Day, Sat., May 2, 10 am-4 pm. See ad on page <24>.
- D38 Career & Technical Education Community Showcase, Mon., May 4, 4-6 pm.
- Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares, Wed., May 13, 5:30 pm-10 pm
- Silver Key Senior Summit, Thu.-Fri., May 14-15, 8 am-2 pm. See ad on page <2>.
- YMCA Summer Day Camp Kickoff, Tue., May 26. See ad on page <6>.
- Western Museum of Mining and Industry – Picnic and Planes, Thu., May 28, 9 am-4. See ad on page <9>.
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April Issue Podcast videos posted on YouTube
- April Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (32 min.)
- April Issue Audio Article Podcast (2 hr. 28 min.)
- No Kings Protest in Monument
- Romanello bench dedicated
- Stars of Tomorrow Winners
- Kiwanis honors OCN Managing Editor Weinfeld
- D38 Chess Tournament
- Mar. Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (29 min.)
- Mar. Issue Audio Article Podcast (2 hr. 16 min.)
- Five LPHS Lady Rangers Recognized, Feb. 18
- Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow Auditions, Feb. 21 & 22
- Feb. Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (31 min.)
- Feb. Issue Audio Article Podcast (2 hr. 16 min.)
- Palmer Lake Outdoor Classic, Jan. 17
- Jan. Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (28 min.)
- Jan. Issue Audio Article Podcast (1 hr. 46 min.)
- Monument Wreaths Across America
- Monument Tree Lighting
- Dec. Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (44 min.)
- Dec. Issue Audio Articles Podcast (2 hr. 10 min.)
- Interview with Covered Treasures Bookstore owner Tommie Plank at the store on May 26, 2019.
- Monument Restroom Ribbon-Cutting, Nov. 2
- OCN Nov Issue Audio Highlights Podcast(35 min.)
- OCN Nov. Issue Audio Articles Podcast(2 hr. 49 min.)
- Annual Ride for Tim
- Palmer Lake 0.5k
- D38 Candidate Forum
- Trinity Park Expands
- Restroom Installation at Monument Lake
- 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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