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Our Community Newsletter #15 – August 13, 2025

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Upcoming Local Events

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 > 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 >.
  • 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 >.
  • Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meeting, Thu., Aug. 14, 6 pm
  • Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Sat., Aug. 16. See ad on page < 11 > of our June issue.
  • Tri-Lakes Cruisers 22nd Annual Benefit Car Show, Sun., Aug. 17, 9 – 2 pm.
  • Monument Town Council Meeting, Mon., Aug. 18, 6:30 pm.
  • Speed puzzle events, Mon. Aug. 18. Check-in 6:45 pm. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Within 2 hours complete a 500-piece puzzle. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • 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. 17435 Roller Coaster road, Monument, on the historic Jackson Ranch. 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 >.

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.

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Palmer Lake News – Mike Boyett appointed to Board of Trustees

By Jackie Burhans

At the August 6 workshop and special meeting of the Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, the board filled the vacancy created when Dennis Stern stepped down to be appointed mayor. The board held its final interview with Planning Commission member Michael Beeson who spoke of his background on the commission and in military leadership. Board member Atis Jurka nominated Beeson to be appointed but the tie vote of 3-3 did not pass. Board member Kevin Dreher nominated Mike Boyett, former waste plan operator at the Upper Monument Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility who was approved on a 4-2 vote. The board voted unanimously to pass resolution 50-2025 to appoint Boyett to the trustee vacancy and he was sworn in by Town Clerk Erica Romero. Pictured below (L to R): Romero and Boyett. Photo by Jackie Burhans. Jackie Burhans can be contacted at jackieburhans@ocn.me.

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

  • Lang Investment Services Pig Roast, Aug. 8
  • OCN August Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (20 min.)
  • OCN August Issue Audio Articles Podcast (2 hr.)
  • 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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