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Our Community Calendar

By Janet Sellers

Although we strive for accuracy in these listings, dates or times are often changed after publication. Please double-check the time and place of any event you wish to attend by calling the info number for that event. Please contact calendar@ocn.me with changes and additions.

GOVERNMENTAL BODIES

  • Academy Water and Sanitation District board meeting, Wed., Oct. 15, 6 pm-9 pm. Usually meets third Wed. Public can join the Skype meeting: Check the website for a link: monthly board meeting is on Skype at this link https://join.skype.com/OfBkDyhucmep, info: Info: Steve Callicott (President) 719-325-9039
  • Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District board meeting, Wed., Oct. 15, 7 pm-10 pm. Usually meets third Wed. Visit http://www.bffire.org for updates and the agenda listing the Zoom joining codes or contact 719-494-4300.
  • Donala Water & Sanitation District board meeting, Thu., Oct. 16, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. In 2023, meets third Thu. Check the website for the access code for the electronic meeting. Info: 719-488-3603
  • El Paso County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting, Tue., Oct. 7, 9 am-10 am; Tue., Oct. 14, 9 am-10 am; Tue., Oct. 21, 9 am-10 am; Tue., Oct. 28, 9 am-10 am. Usually every Tue. View agendas and meetings at www.agendasuite.org/iip/elpaso. Meetings are held at Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 150, Colo. Springs. Info: 719-520-643. BOCC land use meetings are held the second and fourth Thursdays of the month (as needed) at 1pm Centennial Hall.
  • El Paso County Planning Commission meeting, Thu., Oct. 2, 9 am-10 am; Thu., Oct. 16, 9 am-12 pm. Normally meets first & third Thu. (as required). Regional Development Center, 2880 International Circle, Colo. Springs. Meetings are live-streamed on the El Paso County News & Information Channel at www.elpasoco.com/news-information-channel. Info: 719-520-6300
  • El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority meeting, Thu., Oct. 16, 9 am-12 pm. Normally meets third Thu. Monument Town Hall Boardroom, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. Info: 719-488-3603.
  • Lewis-Palmer School District 38 board meeting, Mon., Oct. 20, 6 pm-9 pm. 6 pm. Meets in the school year, third Mon. 66 N Jefferson St, Monument. The Board of Education meeting will be live-streamed on the district’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/LPSDCommunity, agenda, and supporting documents at https://go.boarddocs.com/co/lewispalmer/Board.nsf/vpublic. Contact Vicki Wood. Phone: 719.481.9546 Email: vwood@lewispalmer.org Website: www.lewispalmer.org.
  • Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee (PCAC), Tue., Oct. 14, 6 pm-8:30 pm. Formerly known as the District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC). Meets six times a year at a different school each month. Check D38 website for location or contact tmckee@lewispalmer.org
  • Monument Academy School Board meeting, Thu., Oct. 9, 6:30 pm-10:30 pm. Usually meets the second Thu. East Campus gym, 4303 Pinehurst Circle. Info: 719-431-8001
  • Monument Fire District board meeting, Wed., Oct. 22, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. In person or via Microsoft Teams. Station 1, 18650 Highway 105. For up-to-date meeting information, visit www.monumentfire.org for updates and the agenda listing the Microsoft Teams joining codes, or contact 719-488-0911.
  • Monument Planning Commission meeting, Wed., Oct. 8, 6 pm-9 pm. Usually meets the second Wed. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. To see the options for remote public participation in each meeting, visit www.townofmonument.org/263/Planning-Commission-Board-of-Adjustment. Info: 719-884-8028.
  • Monument Sanitation District board meeting, Wed., Oct. 15, 9 am-12 pm. Meets third Wed. 130 Second St. Zoom meeting. Find joining instructions on the website. Info: 719-481-4886
  • Monument Town Council meeting, Mon., Oct. 6, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm; Mon., Oct. 20, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. Normally meets first and third Mon. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Info: 719-884-801 for remote attendance links. www.townofmonument.org/260/Board-of-Trustees
  • Palmer Lake Board of Adjustments meeting, Tue., Oct. 7, 5 pm-8 pm. Normally meets first Tue., as needed. 28 Valley Crescent St., Palmer Lake.
  • Palmer Lake Board of Trustees meeting, Thu., Oct. 9, 6 pm-9 pm; Thu., Oct. 23, 6 pm-9 pm. Usually meets second and fourth Thu. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Info: 719-481-2953.
  • Palmer Lake Sanitation District board meeting, Wed., Oct. 8, 9 am-12 pm. Meets second Wed. Call-in only: 650-479-3208, Access Code 76439078, 120 Middle Glenway. Info: 719-481-2732.
  • Palmer Lake Town Planning Commission meeting, Wed., Oct. 15, 6 pm-9 pm. Meets third Wed. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Info: 719-481-2953
  • Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee meeting, Tue., Oct. 14, 10 am-1 pm. Meets second Tue. 16510 Mitchell Ave. Info: See tlwastewater.com/index.html.
  • Triview Metropolitan District board meeting, Thu., Oct. 16, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm. Usually meets third Thu. In person or via Zoom. 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 302, Monument. Visit www.triviewmetro.com for updates and the agenda listing the Zoom joining codes, or contact 719-488-6868.
  • Village Center Metropolitan District Board Meeting, Tue., Oct. 21, 4 pm-7 pm. Normally meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Serranos Coffee Shop. If the meeting time/location changes, it will be updated on the District’s website: https://wsdistricts.co/village-center-metropolitan-district/
  • Woodmoor Improvement Association Board Meeting, Wed., Oct. 22, 7 pm-10 pm. Usually meets fourth Wed. Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Dr. Info: 719-488-2693. www.woodmoor.org
  • Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District board meeting, Mon., Oct. 13, 1 pm-2 pm. Normally meets second Mon. 1845 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. Info: 719-488-2525. www.woodmoorwater.com.

WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS

  • A.A. Big Book Study, Thu., Oct. 2, 7 pm-9 pm; Thu., Oct. 9, 7 pm-9 pm; Thu., Oct. 16, 7 pm-9 pm; Thu., Oct. 23, 7 pm-9 pm; Thu., Oct. 30, 7 pm-9 pm. Every Thu., 7 pm, Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 W. Baptist Rd. Call 425-436-6200, access code 575176#
  • AARP Black Forest #1100, Wed., Oct. 8, 11:30 am-1 pm. Second Wed., In-person Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Rd. All ages welcome. Info: http://www.aarpchapter1100blackforest.com
  • AARP Local Senior Social, Wed., Oct. 22, 1 pm-4 pm. In-person Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Rd. Info: http://www.aarpchapter1100blackforest.com
  • Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics, Thu., Oct. 2, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Tue., Oct. 7, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Thu., Oct. 9, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Tue., Oct. 14, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Thu., Oct. 16, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Tue., Oct. 21, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Thu., Oct. 23, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Tue., Oct. 28, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Thu., Oct. 30, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm. Every Tue. & Thu., 7:30 pm, Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. Join us with your questions. Info: bflc@bflchurch.org.
  • Al-Anon meeting: Letting Go, Thu., Oct. 2, 9 am-10:15 am; Thu., Oct. 9, 9 am-10:15 am; Thu., Oct. 16, 9 am-10:15 am; Thu., Oct. 23, 9 am-10:15 am; Thu., Oct. 30, 9 am-10:15 am. Every Thu., 9-10:15 am at Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org.
  • Al-anon Meeting: Monument, Thu., Oct. 2, 7 pm-8 pm; Thu., Oct. 9, 7 pm-8 pm; Thu., Oct. 16, 7 pm-8 pm; Thu., Oct. 23, 7 pm-8 pm; Thu., Oct. 30, 7 pm-8 pm. Every Thu., 7-8 pm, Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument. Info: MonumentSerenity@gmail.com.
  • Al-Anon Zoom Meeting, Just for Today Online, Mon., Oct. 6, 9 am-10 am; Mon., Oct. 13, 9 am-10 am; Mon., Oct. 20, 9 am-10 am; Mon., Oct. 27, 9 am-10 am. Every Mon., 9–10 a.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 845 0971 9868, Password 349309
  • Alcoholics Anonymous, Thu., Oct. 2, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Tue., Oct. 7, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Thu., Oct. 9, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Tue., Oct. 14, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Thu., Oct. 16, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Tue., Oct. 21, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Thu., Oct. 23, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Tue., Oct. 28, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm; Thu., Oct. 30, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm. Every Tue. & Thu., 7:30 pm Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. AA is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Join us with your questions. Info: bflc@bflchurch.org.
  • Amateur Ham Radio WØTLM (Tri-Lakes Monument ham radio Association), Mon., Oct. 20, 6 pm-10 pm. Third Mon. (except December). We will open the doors at 6:00 for Connect Time, where members can socialize, meet new people, seek out help, or connect with an Elmer. The business meeting will start at 7 PM – a brief business session followed by an educational presentation. Our meetings provide: (1) Information about public service and fun activities, license classes, emergency support, and more. (2) Technical presentations to advance your knowledge of diverse Amateur Radio topics. All amateur ham radio operators or those interested in becoming one are welcome. Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Building, 166 2nd Street, Monument. For details, contact Bob Witte, bob@k0nr.com or www.W0TLM.com
  • American Legion Tri-Lakes Post 9-11, Wed., Oct. 8, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. Second Wed., 6:30 pm, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Community Meeting House, 300 CO Hwy 105, Monument. New members welcome. Info: Visit website at www.trilakespost9-11.org.
  • Benet Hill Monastery, Sun., Oct. 5, 10:15 am-12:15 pm; Sun., Oct. 12, 10:15 am-12:15 pm; Sun., Oct. 19, 10:15 am-12:15 pm; Sun., Oct. 26, 10:15 am-12:15 pm. Every Sun., 10:15 am worship service. Let us pray with you, walk in the forest, walk the labyrinth, come and visit prayer sites, Group retreats. 3190 Benet Lane, 80921. See ad on page < 3 >.
  • Bingo night, American Legion post 9-11 Tri-Lakes, Sat., Oct. 11, 6 pm-9 pm; Sat., Oct. 25, 6 pm-9 pm. 2nd and 4th Sat., 6-9 pm, Kings Deer Golf Club, 19255 Royal Troon Dr, Monument.
  • Children’s Literacy Center, Wed., Oct. 1, 4 pm-5 pm; Mon., Oct. 6, 4 pm-5 pm; Wed., Oct. 8, 4 pm-5 pm; Mon., Oct. 13, 4 pm-5 pm; Wed., Oct. 15, 4 pm-5 pm; Mon., Oct. 20, 4 pm-5 pm; Wed., Oct. 22, 4 pm-5 pm; Mon., Oct. 27, 4 pm-5 pm; Wed., Oct. 29, 4 pm-5 pm. Every Mon. & Wed., Sep. 8–Dec. 10. 4–5 pm. Woodmen Valley Chapel, Monument Campus,1681 Wagon Bow Way, Monument, CO 80132. Provides free one-on-one literacy tutoring to Tri-Lakes children in grades 1-6 who are reading below grade level. For more information, to become a volunteer tutor, or to enroll your child, visit www.childrensliteracycenter.org.
  • Dementia Caregiver Support Group, Sat., Oct. 11, 9:45 am-11:15 am. Second Sat., 9:45-11:15 am. Meets in-person, First National Bank Monument ( 581 Highway 105, Monument, CO 80132). Meets monthly, 2nd Sat. Contact: Registration is required, call 800-272-3900 or email khare@alz.org to register.
  • Friends of Fox Run Park, Thu., Oct. 23, 7 pm-9 pm. Zoom meeting, fourth Thu., 7 pm. Join the growing group volunteering at the park: forest safety, trails, trees, education, special events, more; stay tuned! Email friendsoffoxrunpark@gmail.com. We will email you the link the day of the meeting.
  • Friends of Monument Preserve (FOMP) Trail Repair Work Days, Thu., Oct. 9, 5 pm-7 pm. 2nd Thu. May-Sep. 6-8 pm. Apr. & Oct. 5–7 pm; details: www.fomp.org. Water, gloves, work attire required.
  • Gleneagle Sertoma, Wed., Oct. 1, 11:45 am-1 pm; Wed., Oct. 15, 11:45 am-1 pm. First and third Wed., 11:45 am to 1 pm. Gleneagle Sertoma is the longest continuously active civic service organization in northern El Paso County. Our regular program presenters address local topics of interest to include local developments, community planning and projects, as well as opportunities to serve your community. Contact Harvey LeCato for meeting location and club information at mbca@comcast.net or 719-331-1212.
  • Gleneagle Women’s Club, membership luncheon, Fri., Oct. 17, 8 am-5 pm. Third Fri., (Sep.-June), various venues, 12 activity groups, i.e., hiking, bridge, etc. Guests welcome. For information contact Marcie at 520-205-0578.
  • Lions Club Bingo, Mon., Oct. 6, 5:30 pm-10 pm; Sat., Oct. 11, 8:30 am-1 pm; Sat., Oct. 18, 8:30 am-1 pm; Sat., Oct. 25, 8:30 am-1 pm. Every Sat. (except the first Sat.), 8:30 am-1 pm and first Mon., 5:30-10 pm Tri-Lakes Lions Club’s portion of the proceeds benefit those in need in the Tri-Lakes community. Updated info and location: Jim Naylor, 719-481-8741 or www.trilakeslionsclub.org.
  • Monument Hill Kiwanis Club meeting, Sat., Oct. 4, 8 am-10 am; Sat., Oct. 11, 8 am-10 am; Sat., Oct. 18, 8 am-10 am; Sat., Oct. 25, 8 am-10 am; Sat., Nov. 1, 8 am-10 am. Every Sat., 8 am. www.MHKiwanis.org, MonumentHillKiwanis@gmail.com for details, guests are welcome. Service leadership clubs, Key clubs, Builders Club, and K-kids at D38 schools. Memberships are open to the public. Info: RF Smith, 719-210-4987, www.MHKiwanis.org. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Monument Life Recovery Group, Mon., Oct. 6, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm; Mon., Oct. 13, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm; Mon., Oct. 20, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm; Mon., Oct. 27, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. Every Mon., 6:30-7:30 pm, The Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd. This faith-based support group is for those seeking freedom from all hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Daycare for children under age 11. Info: www.liferecoverygroups.com/meetings/life-recovery-group-3/
  • Monumental Impact Open House, Sat., Oct. 4, 3 pm-5 pm; Sat., Nov. 1, 3 pm-5 pm. First Sat., 3-5 pm, NEW ADDRESS: 866 Hwy 105, Monument. Interested in technology, engineering and entrepreneurship either professionally or for fun? Interested in competitive robotics for adults and high school students? Come connect with us and ask about programs. Info: www.monumentalimpact.org. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Monumental Impact: Make things – learn how! , Tue., Oct. 7, 3 pm-6 pm; Thu., Oct. 9, 3 pm-6 pm; Tue., Oct. 14, 3 pm-6 pm; Thu., Oct. 16, 3 pm-6 pm; Tue., Oct. 21, 3 pm-6 pm; Thu., Oct. 23, 3 pm-6 pm; Tue., Oct. 28, 3 pm-6 pm; Thu., Oct. 30, 3 pm-6 pm. Open Hours: every Tue/Thu., 3-6 pm.  All ages. From designing with 3D printers to metal forging, robotics and more. Competitive robotics for adults and high school students. Memberships for maker spaces open to the public. Also: Technology, Techniques and Trends, Monthly discussion groups.  Guests welcome: AI (second Thu., 5 pm); Making with 3D Printers, CNCs & Lasers (third Thu., 5 pm). Hosted by Monumental Impact. 866 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Info: www.monumentalimpact.org. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Neighborhood Net Ham Radio, Sat., Oct. 4, 10 am-1 pm; Sat., Oct. 11, 10 am-1 pm; Sat., Oct. 18, 10 am-1 pm; Sat., Oct. 25, 10 am-1 pm; Sat., Nov. 1, 10 am-1 pm. Every Sat., 10 am. Amateur ham radio operators practice for emergencies on weekly repeater nets so neighbors can help neighbors. Sign up at www.mereowx.org/neighborhood-net or contactus@mereowx.org.
  • Palmer Divide Quiltmakers, Thu., Oct. 2, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. First Thu., 6:30-8:30 pm at Monument Chamber of Commerce building, 166 2nd St, Monument, CO.
  • Palmer Lake Art Group, Sat., Oct. 11, 9:30 am-11:30 am. Second Sat., 9:30 am. 300 Hwy 105, NE corner of I-25 and 105. For art programs, social gathering and business meetings. Guests welcome. Info: 719-460-4179, https://palmerlakeartgroup.co...
  • Palmer Lake Historical Society, Thu., Oct. 16, 7 pm-8 pm. The PLHS normally meets (open to the public) on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Palmer Lake Town Hall, 42 Valley Crescent St. Guest speakers, free to the public. Info: Kokesdm@yahoo.com, or visit www.palmerdividehistory.org
  • Pikes Peak Genealogical Society, Wed., Oct. 8, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. Zoom meeting, second Wed., 6:30pm: Zoom hangout. 7 pm, meeting starts. Monthly special speaker programs. For zoom meeting details contact: president@ppgs.org. Info: www.ppgs.org.
  • Relentless Recovery, Recovery Gathering, Mon., Oct. 13, 7:30 pm-8:30 pm; Mon., Oct. 27, 7:30 pm-8:30 pm. 2nd and 4th Mon., 7:30-8:30 pm, hybrid zoom and in person at Lake & Lantern Cafe, 84 CO-105 #2, Palmer Lake. “All humans welcome.” To register: https://hardbeauty.life/dyr/.
  • Ridgeview Baptist Church, Sun., Oct. 5, 10:30 am-12 pm; Sun., Oct. 12, 10:30 am-12 pm; Sun., Oct. 19, 10:30 am-12 pm; Sun., Oct. 26, 10:30 am-12 pm. Every Sun., 10:30 am, temporarily meeting at 9130 Explorer Dr., Colorado Springs, 80920. Info: 719-357-6515 or www.ridgeviewcolorado.org. See ad on page < 6 >.
  • Senior Book Club, Fri., Oct. 10, 11 am-12 pm. Second Fri., 11 am-noon, Silver Key Senior Services, all are welcome. Coffee & snacks. RSVP & info: info@silverkey.org
  • Speed Puzzle Event, Tue., Oct. 7, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm; Mon., Oct. 13, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm; Mon., Oct. 20, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. First Tue., second Mon., and third Mon. Trinity Lutheran Church location, 2 hours complete a 500-piece puzzle with a partner. Register at www.mindquestpuzzles.com. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast, Thu., Oct. 2, 7:30 am-9 am; Thu., Oct. 16, 7:30 am-9 am. First and third Thu., in person or via Zoom 166 2nd Street Monument 7:30-9 am free registration at www.TriLakeschamber.com
  • Tri-Lakes Cruisers, Wed., Oct. 1, 7 pm-10 pm. First Wed., 7 pm. A nonprofit car club. Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce community room, with numerous activities and events each month. Club membership applications are now being accepted and are available on the website: https://www.trilakescruisers.com.
  • Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club Meeting, Thu., Oct. 2, 6 pm-8 pm; Thu., Oct. 16, 6 pm-8 pm. First and third Thu., 6 pm-8 pm. First Thursday via zoom and third Thursday in person at the Chamber of Commerce, 166 2nd St., Monument. Details: www.tlrotary.com, Trilakesdynamicrotary@gmail.com. Guests welcome. We are a service club serving Tri-Lakes. Memberships open to the public. Info: www.tlrotary.com.
  • Tri-Lakes Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, Sat., Oct. 18, 10 am-12 pm. Third Sat., 10 am-noon, Monument Community Presbyterian Church, 238 Third St., Monument. Info: Syble Krafft, 719-488-2669; Barry (group president), 719-351-9485. If you need any help, please call Syble or Barry.
  • Tri-Lakes Women’s Club (TLWC) monthly meeting, Fri., Oct. 17, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Third Fri., 11:30 am. To become a member, or learn about the club, visit our website at www.tlwc.net Contact Info: Tri-Lakes Women’s Club membership@tlwc.net.
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7829, Wed., Oct. 15, 7 pm-10 pm. Third Wed., 7 pm, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce community room, 166 2nd St., Monument. New members welcome. Info: Post Commander and POC Bruce Beyerly, Bruce.Beyerly@gmail.com.
  • VFW Auxiliary to Post 7829, Wed., Oct. 15, 7 pm-10 pm. Third Wed., 7 pm Meets at Victory Baptist Church, 325 2nd Street, Suite X, Monument. Guests are welcome to join; if you are a relative of a veteran who served on foreign soil during war or other military actions, you would be eligible. For more information please contact Kathy Carlson, 719-488-1902, carlsonmkc@gmail.com or Linda Lyons, 303-579-8114, lindalyons7829@gmail.com.
  • Women’s A. A. Step Study, Mon., Oct. 6, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm; Mon., Oct. 13, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm; Mon., Oct. 20, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm; Mon., Oct. 27, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Every Mon., 6:30 pm, meeting remotely, check for details. Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 Baptist Rd. Park in the west lot. Info: 866-641-9190.

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • 100+ Women Who Care Bi-Annual Meeting, Wed., Oct. 15, 5 pm-7 pm. Wednesday, October 15th 2025, social hour at 5 pm, the meeting starts at 6 pm at the Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Drive.  We are 100+ Women committed to contributing $100 two times a year to local Tri-Lakes charities, which will positively impact our communities by allowing us to give up to $20,000 annually. Together we can make a difference that we can see! Big impact, without a big commitment. For more information on how to join us visit: http://www.100womenwhocaretrilakes.com/
  • Bella art and Frame Gallery, Saturday community art classes, Fri., Oct. 17, 1 pm-4 pm; Sat., Oct. 25, 1 pm-4 pm; Sat., Nov. 15, 1 pm-4 pm. Bella art and Frame Gallery, Saturday community art classes, 1-4pm. Oct. 17, gel prints workshop, Lisa Faherty; Sat., Oct. 25 portrait drawing workshop, Micaela Cimino; Sat., Nov. 15, soft pastel ornament painting workshop with Lisa Faherty; 251 Front St., Monument, 719-487-7691.
  • Benet Hill Monastery – Blessing of the Animals, Sat., Oct. 4, 3 pm-5 pm. Blessing of the Animals, Sat., Oct. 4, 3 pm. 3190 Benet Lane, Colorado Springs. See ad on page < 3 >.
  • Benet Hill Monastery – Melanie DeMore Concert, Sun., Oct. 5, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. 3190 Benet Lane, Colorado Springs. See ad on page < 3 >.
  • Checkered Table Talk, Tue., Oct. 7, Doors open 5 pm, program 5:30-6:30 pm, Woodmoor Barn Community Center, 1691 Woodmoor Dr, Monument. Tickets: $10 per person: on-line and at the door (based on space availability). Checkered Table Talks is a monthly speaker series where community and curiosity come together in an indoor picnic-style setting! Oct. speaker: Brad Estes, President, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Switchbacks FC: Looking to the Future. Bring your own picnic, (prize for best picnic). Beer, wine, cider, hard seltzers, and similar beverages are welcome. No hard liquor or spirits. Info: call 719-440-8969.
  • Covered Treasures Bookstore Book Signing, Thu., Oct. 16, 4 pm-7 pm; Margaret Mizushima, Burning Cry; Kathleen Donnelly, Colorado K-9 Secrets, Killer Secrets.  Sat., Oct. 18, 11-1 p.m., Doug Freed, Over Hill and Over Dale; 12-2 p.m., Andrew Singer & Stacy May, Now Is the Time and She Journeys. 105 Second Street, Monument, 719-481-2665.
  • Downtown Monument Safe Trick or Treat, Fri., Oct. 31, 4 pm-6 pm. Fri, Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m., Downtown Monument. Participants include Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, Monument, 719-481-2665.
  • Friends of Monument Preserve (FOMP) Trail Repair Work Days, Thu., Oct. 9, 5 pm-7 pm. 2nd Thu. May-Sep. 6-8 pm. Apr. & Oct. 5–7 pm; details: www.fomp.org. Water, gloves, work attire required.
  • Front Range Makers’ Market, Sat., Oct. 11, 9 am-4 pm; Sun., Oct. 12, 10 am-3 pm. Lewis Palmer High School, see ad on page < 3 >
  • Monument Professional Firefighters Annual Pumpkin Giveaway, Sat., Oct. 25, 10 am-2 pm. Monument Marketplace Clock Tower, 15986 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument. Community Appreciation Event. Live music! Free candy! Come join the fun. Please bring a non-perishable food item for food drive. Sponsored by Diana Goodfellow Mortgages of Boulder and a few Local 4319 members and their families.
  • OCN Volunteer Mailing Days, Thu., Oct. 2, 7 am-8:30 am; Thu., Oct. 30, 7 am-8:30 am. Approx. 7-8:30 am. We are all volunteers at OCN and need YOUR help, even for an hour or two, getting the papers ready to mail. Contact AllenAlchian@ocn.me or (719) 488-3455.
  • OCN Publication, Sat., Oct. 4, 12 am-11:59 pm; Sat., Nov. 1, 12 am-11:59 pm. We are all volunteers at OCN and need YOUR help. Become an OCN reporter! Help us report ‘What was discussed and what was decided.’ Contact me TODAY! JohnHeiser@ocn.me or (719) 488-3455.
  • Palmer Lake Historical Society, Thu., Oct. 16, 7 pm-8 pm; Thu., Nov. 20, 7 pm-8 pm. The PLHS normally meets (open to the public) on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Palmer Lake Town Hall, 42 Valley Crescent St. Guest speakers, free to the public. Info: Kokesdm@yahoo.com, or visit www.palmerdividehistory.org
  • Restyle Your Fur, Mon., Oct. 20, 10 am-5 pm; Tue., Oct. 21, 10 am-5 pm. The Love Shop, 252 Front St. Downtown Monument. See the ad on page < 10 >.
  • St. Matthias Blessing of the Animals, Sun., Oct. 5, 3 pm-5 pm. Join us at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 18320 Furrow Road, Monument. We’ll gather outside to celebrate the Blessing of the Animals. All animals welcome! Bring your pet for a blessing. See ad on page < 5 >.
  • St. Peter Catholic School Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival, Fri., Oct. 24, 5 pm-7 pm. 124 First Street, Monument. 5-7 pm Games and Food. 6-7 pm Trunk or Treating. https://www.petertherockschool.org. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • TLWC’s Joys of the Holiday Season Holiday Home Tour, Fri., Nov. 21, 10 am-4 pm; Sat., Nov. 22, 10 am-4 pm. Fri.-Sat., Nov. 21-22, 10-4pm. Tour five northern El Paso County homes professionally decorated for the Holiday Season. A Tri-Lakes Women’s Club event benefitting local non-profits, public education, and service providers. For tickets and information: https://www.joysoftheseasonht.org. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Tri-Lakes Women’s Club (TLWC) Book Discussion, Fri., Oct. 10, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Tri-Lakes Women’s Club will meet Oct. 10, at The Golf Club at Bear Dance, 6630 Bear Dance Dr., Larkspur. Guest speakers Michael Weinfeld and John Howe present highlights of their book: Shootouts, Killings, and War Heroes: The History Hidden in Monument Cemetery.
  • Western Museum of Mining and Industry – Miners’ Pumpkin Patch, Sat., Oct. 4, 9 am-4 pm; Sat., Oct. 11, 9 am-4 pm; Sat., Oct. 18, 9 am-4 pm; Sat., Oct. 25, 9 am-4 pm. Our Biggest Event of the Year… All October Long! Fall is calling — and we’re answering with fun for the whole family, every Saturday in October! Get ready for hayrides, pumpkin picking, lawn games, food trucks, and so much MORE. Each weekend brings something new — from magical moments with a real magician to up-close animal encounters and surprise guest appearances you won’t want to miss! It’s fall-filled fun you’ll want to come back for again and again. See you there! 225 N Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 info@wmmi.org  719-488-0880

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