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Snapshots of Our Community

Alta ribbon-cutting, June 26

Above: The Alta 25 apartment complex at 1320 Herman View Way in Monument opened its doors with a ribbon cutting on June 26. The complex features one, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in three-story garden-style buildings. Photo by Charlie Searle.

Concert in the Park, June 26

Above: Mimic, a classic rock cover band, has audience members dancing as it played to a full crowd on June 26 during the Concert in the Park series at Limbach Park. Photo by Laura Lucero.

Palmer Lake Fun Run, July 4

On a brisk July 4 morning, over 500 runners participated in person and over 200 virtually in the 42nd annual Palmer Lake Fourth of July Fun Run. The 4-mile race from Palmer Lake to Monument on the Santa Fe Trail traditionally starts the Fourth of July activities in the Tri-Lakes area. Race Coordinator Kelsey Belcher thanked “the volunteers and communities of Palmer Lake and Monument for their continuing support of the race.” She also extended “special thanks to the Palmer Lake Police Department, Storm Guard Construction, a decades-long supporter of the race, Bluestaq, and other vendors who make this race possible with their support.” Proceeds from this 100% volunteer-supported race go directly to the Palmer Lake Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization to distribute for classroom and teachers’ needs. Dillon Powell (19:20:52) and Aubrey Surage (23:26:97), both from Colorado Springs, were the top male and female finishers by chip time. Surage has been the top female finisher for three years in a row. Photos by David Futey.

Above: Ben, Mia, and Grace Kimes of Colorado Springs showed off their Fourth of July spirit before running in the Palmer Lake Fun Run.
Above: Runners make their way around the lake at Palmer Lake just after the 7 a.m. start of the Palmer Lake Fun Run.

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast, July 4

Knights of Columbus Council 11514 of St. Peter Church hosted its annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast. Past Grand Knight Alan Feldkamp said, “1,400-1,500 were expected to attend with over 10,000 pancakes being made by Knights volunteers.” Feldkamp said proceeds from the breakfast go toward “Tri-Lakes Cares, Marion House, Lewis Palmer D-38 School District disabled students, Catholic Charities, and other charities supported by the Knights.” Volunteers from the Monument Hill Kiwanis, Veterans of Foreign Wars, St. Peter students, and Boy Scout Troop 17 assisted in making the event a success. Active-duty military and first responders in uniform ate for free. Photos by David Futey.

Above: The St. Peter walkway was packed with attendees of the Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast.
Above: Knights of Columbus Council 11514 Grand Knight Bob Lynn was one of the many volunteers who assisted with the Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast.

Monument Children’s Parade, July 4

Above: From left are Chason Pace, Paisley Harris, Hattie Pollock, Lillian Pace, and Freddy Pollock came attired in red, white, and blue to participate in the Fourth of July Children’s Parade. The Pollock children came all the way from Iowa to attend the parade. Photo by David Futey.
Above: Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 17 lead the way for the Fourth of July Children’s Parade. Photo by David Futey.

The Monument 4th of July parade started with the traditional kids parade. (14 sec)

Monument Parade, July 4

Bands and floats preparing for the 4th of July parade in Monument.

Parade participants lined up along Old Denver Rd preparing to join Monument’s July 4th parade

Fourth Infantry Division Band from Fort Carson.

The Fourth Infantry Division Band from Fort Carson marched in Monument’s 4th of July parade (10 sec)

Above: Scott Ross, Kiwanis president
Above: D38 President Tiffany Upchurch and Superintendent Dr. Stacie Datteri.
Above: Rich and Shannon Schur, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Business Persons of the Year 2023. Photo by David Futey.
Above: Sheri Miller, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce 2023 Volunteer of the Year. Photo by David Futey.
Above: Maddy Norton, 2024 El Paso Fair Queen and LPHS senior. Photo by David Futey.
Above: Eight-year-old Boone Lester dressed up as George Washington to watch the Fourth of July parade in Monument. Photo by Michael Weinfeld.
Above: The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club.
Above: Palmer Ridge High School BearBotics Robotics.

The Palmer Ridge High School BearBotics Robotics team took part in the Monument 4th of July parade (9 sec)

Above: Lewis-Palmer High School football team.
Above: Palmer Ridge High School football team.
Above: Lewis-Palmer High School cheerleaders.
Above: Palmer Ridge High School cheerleaders.
Above: Tri-Lakes Majors softball team.
Above: Tri-Lakes Little League team.
Above: Lewis-Palmer High School poms.
Above: Monument Fire Department.

Tiny and large dinosaurs danced the Monument 4th of July parade route. (13 sec)

The Colorado Renaissance Festival had a huge contingent in Monument’s 4th of July parade. (1 min 27 sec)

A C-130 cargo plane made several flyovers during Monument’s 4th of July parade. (20 sec)

Monument Street Fair, July 4

Above: Second and Washington Streets in Monument were filled with Fourth of July spectators, enjoying various foods, viewing arts, and local business and nonprofit booths as part of the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Street Fair. Live music was also available throughout the afternoon at Limbach Park. Photo by David Futey.
Above: The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce set up a booth during the Fourth of July Street Fair in Monument. John Howe, left, manned the booth that morning and was joined by Lisa Hatfield. Both Howe and Hatfield are Our Community News volunteers. OCN is a member of the chamber. Photo by Steve Pate.

Hazel Miller at TLCA, July 19

Above: On July 19, Colorado Music Hall of Fame member Hazel Miller and her backup band The Collective returned to the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA) stage. Miller, a TLCA audience favorite, and the Collective sets included a blend of blues, jazz, and swing genres. The genre diversity was typified by songs performed including Do Wrong Shoes by Jackie Allen, It Don’t Mean a Thing by Duke Ellington, She Just Wants to Dance by Gary U.S. Bonds, and Rio de Janeiro Blues by Joe Sample and Randy Crawford. Information on upcoming events at the TLCA is at www.trilakesarts.org. Photo by David Futey.

Car show at JCSL, July 27

Above: Jackson Creek Senior Living (JCSL), 16601 Jackson Creek Parkway, held its third annual classic car and hotrod show by the Tri-Lakes Cruisers Car Club on July 27. The proud owners of the vehicles were glad to discuss how they restored and modified these classic vehicles. JCSL provided food and live entertainment for residents and guests. For information about JCSL services, you may contact Laura Hale, 719-259-1331. Pictured: Glen Whiteside with his modified 1933 Chevy hotrod. Photo by Steve Pate.

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