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Our community calendar carries listings on a space-available basis for
Tri-Lakes events that are sponsored by local governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations. We include events that are open to the general
public and are not religious or self-promotional in nature. If space is
available, complimentary calendar listings are included, when requested, for
events advertised in the current issue.
To have your event included in Our Community Calendar:
Contact John Heiser at 488-3455, P.O. Box 1742, Monument, Colorado
80132-1742, or calendar@ourcommunitynews.org.
The information we need is the day (such as 3rd Wednesday each month, every
Tuesday, or whatever), the time, location (with directions if it isn't a place
most people are likely to know), and a point of contact with phone number
and/or e-mail address for those wanting more information. There is no charge for listings in Our Community Calendar.
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Note: Although we strive for accuracy in these listings, you
are strongly urged to double-check the time and place of any event you wish to
attend by calling the info number for that event.
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if any, differ from what
was printed in the latest issue of OCN. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee
Meeting, Tue., Nov. 10, 10 a.m., 16510 Mitchell Ave. Meets 2nd
Tue. each month. Info: Bill Burks, 481-4053. |
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D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC)
Meeting, Tue., Nov. 10, 7 p.m., District Learning Center, 146
Jefferson St., Monument. Meets 2nd Tue. each month. Info:
488-4700. |
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Monument Planning Commission Meeting, Tue., Nov.
10, 6:30 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Police Department Building,
645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy 105). Normally meets 2nd Wed. each
month. Info: 884-8017. |
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Palmer Lake Sanitation District Board Meeting, Tue.,
Nov. 10, 7 p.m., 120 Middle Glenway. Meets 2nd Tue. each
month. Info: 481-2732. |
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Triview Metropolitan District Board Meeting, Wed.,
Nov. 11, 5 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Police Department
Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy 105). Meeting twice a month the rest
of 2009 to complete the budget. Normally meets 4th Wed. each
month. Info: 488-6868. |
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D-38 Special Education Advisory Committee, Wed., Nov.
11, 6-7:30 p.m., District Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument.
Meets 2nd Wed. each month. Info: 488-4700. |
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Palmer Lake Planning Commission Workshop, CANCELED.
Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Normally meets 2nd
Wed., 7 p.m., each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. |
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Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District Meeting, Thu.,
Nov. 12, 1 p.m., 1845 Woodmoor Dr. Meets 2nd Thu. each
month. Info: 488-2525. |
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Palmer Lake Town Council Meeting, Thu., Nov.
12, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Meets 2nd
Thu. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. |
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Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon., Nov.
16, 6:30 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Police Department Building,
645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy 105). Meets 1st and 3rd
Mon. each month. Info: 884-8017. |
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El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, Tue., Nov.
17, 9 a.m., 2880 International Circle (off Union Blvd &
Printers Pkwy). Meets 1st & 3rd Tue. (if required)
each month. Info: 520-6300 or http://adm2.elpasoco.com/planning/agendas/pc/pc-agn.asp. |
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Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority Meeting, Wed.,
Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m., Cherokee Metropolitan District, 6250
Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs. Meets 3rd Wed. each month,
location varies. Info: 884-8017. |
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Forest View Acres Water District Board Meeting, Wed.,
Nov. 18, 6 p.m., Monument Sanitation District boardroom, 130 Second
St. Normally meets 4th Thu. each month. Info: 488-2110 or visit www.fvawd.com. |
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Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board Meeting,
Wed., Nov. 18, 7 p.m., Station 1, 15415 Gleneagle Dr. Normally meets
4th Wednesday each month. Info: 488-8680. |
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Palmer Lake Planning Commission Meeting,
CANCELED. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Normally meets 3rd
Wed., 7 p.m., each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. |
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Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board Meeting, Thu.,
Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m., District Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St.,
Monument. Meets 3rd Thu. each month. Info: 488-4700. |
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Monument Sanitation District Board Meeting, Thu., Nov.
19, 7 p.m., 130 2nd St. Normally meets 3rd Thu.
each month. Info: 481-4886. |
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Woodmoor Improvement Association Board Meeting,
Mon., Nov. 23, 7 p.m., Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Dr. Normally
meets 4th Wed. each month. Info: 488-2693 or visit www.woodmoor.org. |
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Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Board
Meeting, Wed., Nov. 25, 7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Station 1, 18650 Hwy
105, west of Monument near the bowling alley. Meets 4th Wed. each
month. Info: 484-0911. |
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Triview Metropolitan District Board Meeting, Wed.,
Nov. 25, 5 p.m., New Monument Town Hall and Police Department
Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy 105). Meeting twice a month the rest
of 2009 to complete the budget. Normally meets 4th Wed. each
month. Info: 488-6868. |
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El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, Tue., Dec.
1, 9 a.m., 2880 International Circle (off Union Blvd &
Printers Pkwy). Meets 1st & 3rd Tue. (if required)
each month. Info: 520-6300 or http://adm2.elpasoco.com/planning/agendas/pc/pc-agn.asp. |
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Academy Water and Sanitation District Board Meeting,
Wed., Dec. 2, 7 p.m., Donald Wescott Station 2, 15000 Sun Hill Dr.
Meets 1st Wed. each month. Info: 481-0711. |
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Donala Water & Sanitation District Special Board
Meeting, Thu., Dec. 3, 1:30 p.m., 15850 Holbein Dr., Colorado
Springs. Budget approval meeting. Normally meets 3rd Wed. each
month at 1:30 p.m. Info: 488-3603. |
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Palmer Lake Town Council Workshop, Thu., Dec.
3, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Normally
meets 1st Thu. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. |
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Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon., Dec.
7, 6:30 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Police Department Building,
645 Beacon Lite Rd, (at Hwy 105). Normally meets 1st and 3rd
Mon. each month. Info: 884-8017. |
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The Palmer Lake Library hours are Tue.-Fri., 10
a.m.-6 p.m., and Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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The Monument Branch Library hours are Mon.-Thu.,
10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 1-5 p.m. 1706 Lake
Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library Bookbreak, every Mon, Wed., and
Fri., 10:30 a.m. A short read-aloud session particularly for preschoolers.
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monuments Library: Storytime, every Tue., 10-10:30
a.m. Stories and more for children age 3 and older. Monument Branch Library,
1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Palmer Lake Library: Storytime, every Wed., 10:30-11
a.m. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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Monument Library: Paws to Read, every Wed.,
3:30-4:30 p.m. Let your child practice reading to a Paws to Read dog. No
registration required. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info:
488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Toddler Time, every Thu., 10
and 10:30 a.m. Rhymes & rhythms for kids up to 24 months. Monument
Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Snuggle-Up Storytime, every
Thu., 7:30 p.m. Evening stories; PJs and blankies welcome. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Sat., Nov.
7, 10:30 a.m. Let your child practice reading to Jingle, a young golden
doodle dog. No registration required. Meets 1st Sat. each month.
Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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Monument Library: American Girls Club, Wed., Nov.
11, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Girls ages 7-11 are invited to the American Girls
club for a book discussion, crafts, and more. Registration is required;
call, drop by, or register online. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake
Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Family Fun–Tarantulas & other
Creepy Crawlies, Sat., Nov. 14, 1:30-3 p.m. Tarantula wrangler
Rowen Monks is back with an assortment of wild insects. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Read it Before You See It: The
Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wed., Nov. 18, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Read and
join a fun discussion, activities, popcorn, and a chance to win a free movie
ticket to go see the movie. For ages 7-12. Registration is required; call,
drop by, or register online. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr.
Info: 488-2370. |
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Palmer Lake Library: Family Fun–Zany Wooden Toys, Sat.,
Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. Make silly wooden toys with Bob Gilsdorf, from
his book. Best for ages 6 and up. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower
Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Sat., Dec.
5, 10:30 a.m. Let your child practice reading to Jingle, a young golden
doodle dog. No registration required. Meets 1st Sat. each month.
Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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Pikes Peak Library District’s Kids Web: Kids Web
at www.ppld.org features resources for
school reports and homework and links to local historical information,
Tumblebooks–free online read-along books, and a Fun & Games link with
free online games, learning activities, coloring book pages, and more. A
"grown-ups" link has information about local school districts,
home-schooling, and more. |
Adult Programs
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Monument Library: Beginning Computer Classes. Check
at the desk for the schedule of free classes for beginner computer users.
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Talk English! every Mon. through
Dec. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. Practice informal social conversation in English with
friendly and supportive people. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor
Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library Socrates Café, every Tue., 1-3
p.m. This group focuses on a deeper look into philosophy, religions,
spirituality, and the common threads among humanity. Monument Branch
Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library Senior Synergy, every Wed., 10
a.m.-noon. Join this group of friends dedicated to empowering individual
growth through life-long learning and positive relationships. Monument
Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Pillar Players present My Favorite
Husband, Wed., Nov. 11, noon-1 p.m. Remember the days of radio
entertainment? This is your opportunity to "watch" the radio show!
Laugh as the Pillar Players reenact this hilarious performance using all the
typical sound effects from times gone by. Light lunch will be served.
Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library’s Monumental Readers Book Club, Fri.,
Nov. 20, 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome to this spirited group. This
month’s book is Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. Meets 3rd
Fri. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info:
488-2370. |
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Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Crafters, Fri., Nov.
20, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Drop in to
share ideas, get help. Meets 1st and 3rd Fri. each
month. Info: Clare Wissinger, 481-8442. |
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Monument Library: AARP Mature Safe Driving Program, Sat.,
Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Bone up on your driving skills and lower
your insurance rates. Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. Bring
a lunch. Registration required. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor
Dr. Registration & Info: 488-2370. |
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Monument Library: History Buffs, Wed., Nov. 25,
1-3 p.m. Each month this group picks a period of history and members
read any book from that time period. Expect a lively discussion about the
era. Meets 4th Wed. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706
Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. |
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Palmer Lake Book Group, Fri., Dec. 4, 9
a.m. New members welcome, no registration needed. Meets 1st Fri.
each month at Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. |
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Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Crafters, Fri., Dec.
4, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Drop in to
share ideas, get help. Meets 1st and 3rd Fri. each
month. Info: Clare Wissinger, 481-8442. |
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The Library Channel (Comcast 17) broadcasts 24/7.
See live simulcasts of programs, recorded presentations, a schedule of
Library events, children’s story times, an adult literacy program, El Paso
County Commissioners meetings, and much more. Find the schedule online at
ppld.org, then click on the link "Happenings @ Your Library," then
click on the "Comcast 17" link to search the schedule. |
For other library events, please check http://ppld.org/communityconnections/calendar.
D-38 School Events
Info:
Sandi Brandl, Lewis-Palmer High School Activities Director, SBrandl@lewispalmer.org.
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Monument Hill Sertoma Club Breakfast Meeting,
every Sat., 8 a.m., The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake.
Info: Jan Heinlein, 306-6975. |
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Talk and Tennies Walking Group. Join with others
to get fit. For more information contact Thea at Theapeutic Massage Therapy,
488-2250. |
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Senior Lunches at Monument Town Hall, normally
every Mon. & Thu., except the 1st Thu. each month and
holidays, 166 Second St., Monument. Arrive 11:30 a.m., dine at noon. Stay
for free bingo the 2nd Thu. each month. Cost: $2. Info: Dorothy
Myers, 481-4189; Maggie Nealon, 488-3037. |
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Artfully Speaking Toastmasters Club, every Mon.,
5:30-6:30 p.m., DeVry University, 1175 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Room 15,
Colorado Springs. Improve your public speaking, leadership, and meeting
planning skills with Toastmasters. New members and visitors welcome. Info:
Debbie Bonomo, 593-9882, or visit http://artfullyspeaking.freetoasthost.us. |
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Tri-Lakes Business Accelerators Leads Group, every
Tue., 8-9:15 a.m., Shani’s Café, 140 Second St. Monument. New businesses
are invited to join the group and share leads and tips. Info: Glenn,
492-0551. |
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YMCA Senior Fitness Classes, every Tue. &
Thu., SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit, 8:30 a.m.; SilverSneakers Muscular
Strength & Range of Movement, 9:30 a.m., Tri-Lakes Family YMCA, 17250
Jackson Creek Pkwy. Participants must be YMCA or SilverSneakers members.
Info: 481-8728. |
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Tri-Lakes Chapter of Business Networking
International, every Wed., 8-9:30 a.m., Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy
105, Palmer Lake. Come visit our group and see why it is one of the most
successful networking groups in the Tri-lakes! Info: Micah, 352-2292, or
e-mail Micah@vistacustomcolors.com. |
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Senior Citizen Luncheons, every Wed., 11
a.m.-1 p.m., D-38 Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Area seniors
are invited for lunch & activities hosted by Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance.
$3 donation requested. Info: 488-3855. |
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Gleneagle Sertoma, every Wed., 11:30 a.m., The
Academy Hotel, 8110 N. Academy. Interesting speakers and programs; all are
welcome. Info: Larry Oliver 488-9625 or Kay Petersen 481-4403. |
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Al-anon Meeting: Letting Go, every Thu., 9-10:10
a.m., Tri-Lakes Chapel, room 209, 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument.
Info: visit www.al-anon-co.org or www.al-anon-alateen.org
or call the 24-hour answering service at 719-632-0063 (locally) or 8 a.m.-6
p.m. weekdays at 1-888-425-2666 (nationwide). |
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FACCMasters Club, every Thu., noon, Lockheed
Martin, 9975 Federal Dr. Improve your public speaking, leadership, and
meeting planning skills with Toastmasters. New members and visitors welcome.
Info: visit http://faccmasters.freetoasthost.us
or call Kirby, 481-3738. |
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Alateen meeting, every Thu., 7 p.m., Family of
Christ Church, 675 Baptist Rd., southwest corner room, door will be ajar.
Info: Jean, 487-8781. |
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Myasthenia Gravis Association of Colorado Support
Group Meetings. Location varies. For information, call Carolyn,
488-3620, or contact the MGA: visit www.4-mga.org,
phone 303-360-7080, or e-mail 4mga@4-mga.org. |
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Senior Bingo at Monument Town Hall, Thu., Nov.
12, 166 Second St., Monument, after the noontime senior lunch. Come for
lunch at 11:30 a.m., then stay and play. Free! Win prizes! Meets 2nd
Thu. each month. Info: Maggie Nealon, 488-3037. |
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Ben Lomond Gun Club, Tri-Lakes Chapter, Thu., Nov.
12, 7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Fire Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105 west of Monument
near the bowling alley. Meets 2nd Thu. each month. Info:
481-3364. |
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El Paso County Hazardous Materials Collection Facility,
Sat., Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3255 Akers Dr., Colorado Springs. The
facility is now open the second Saturday each month as well as Mon.-Thu., 7
a.m.-5 p.m. The facility accepts paint and related products, lawn and garden
chemicals, household cleaners, old batteries, fire extinguishers, fireworks,
flares, ammunition, automotive products, (no tires), various electronics,
and TVs up to 19" diagonal. Bring a nonperishable food item for Care
and Share. Akers Drive runs north off Constitution Avenue just west of
Marksheffel Road. Info: 520-7878 or visit http://adm.elpasoco.com/Environmental_Services/Solid_Waste_Management. |
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Tri-Lakes Church of Christ Community Closet, Sat.,
Nov. 14, 1-3 p.m., 20450 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument (SW corner of
Beacon Lite and County Line Roads west of I-25). All are welcome to shop for
free gently-used clothing items. Donations of clean clothing and shoes in
good condition are appreciated. Open 2nd Sat. each month until
further notice. Info: 495-4137; or the church, 488-9613. |
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Fibromyalgia Support Group, Mon., Nov. 9, 5
p.m., College Pharmacy, 3505 Austin Bluffs Pkwy (downstairs), Colorado
Springs. A DVD on the disease and treatments will play 5-6 p.m.; the meeting
starts at 6 p.m. Share concerns and success stories in a small group and
address your questions to a D.O. Learn how you can become pain-free.
Visitors and new participants always welcome. No charge, no products sold.
Meets 2nd Mon. each month. Info: Lorna Searle, 481-3735. |
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Tri-Lakes Home Educators’ Support Group, Mon., Nov.
9. Meets 2nd Mon. each month for support, information, field
trips, and special events. Info: e-mail Tracy Mills, Millspartyof6@msn.com. |
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Friends Like Me: A 45-and-under Support Group for
Breast Cancer, Tue., Nov. 10, 6-7 p.m., location to be decided.
Join other young women who are battling or have already battled breast
cancer. Meets 2nd Tue. each month. Info: 351-5079. |
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Tri-Lakes Networking Team Monthly Dinner Meeting, Tue.,
Nov. 10, 6:30-9 p.m., Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake.
Businesswomen building relationships in a social setting. Meets 2nd
Tue. each month. Info: Janine Robertson, 266-0246 or visit www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com. |
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Black Forest Chapter of AARP Potluck Luncheon,
Wed., Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m., Black Forest Lutheran Church, Shoup and
Black Forest Road. Meets 2nd Wed. each month. Info: Electa
Beckner at 596-6787 or Chuck Eaton at 495-2443. |
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NEPCO Meeting with Wayne Williams, Sat., Nov.
14, 10 a.m.-noon, Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 Baptist Rd.
(enter at the east door) All are welcome to this meeting of local homeowners
associations. County Commissioner Wayne Williams will address county
development issues. Info: 481-2723 or visit www.nepco.org. |
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Tri-Lakes Parents of Multiples, Mon., Nov. 16,
6:30-8 p.m., Little Log Church, 133 High St., Palmer Lake. Come meet other
parents of twins, triplets, and more. Meets 3rd Mon. each month.
Childcare available. RSVP to tlpoms@yahoo.com.
Info: 488-4221. |
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Cancer Support Group for Women, Tue., Nov. 17, 7
p.m., St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 18320 Furrow Rd., Woodmoor. Meets 3rd
Tue. each month. Info: Lindsay, 487-9362. |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7829, Tue., Nov.
17, 7 p.m., The Depot Restaurant, 11 Primrose St., Palmer Lake. New
members welcome. Meets 3rd Tue. each month Info: Tony Wolusky,
Post Commander, 481-4419, or twolusky@aol.com. |
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Macular Degeneration Support Group for the Visually
Impaired, Thu., Nov. 19, 1-2 p.m. Meets 3rd Thu.
Location varies. Info: Tri-Lakes Cares, 481-4864 x23. |
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Central Colorado Wilderness Coalition Meeting,
Thu., Nov. 19, potluck supper, 6 p.m., meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Beidleman Environmental Center, 740 W. Caramillo St., Colorado Springs.
Meets 3rd Thu. Info: John Stansfield, 303-660-5849 or e-mail jorcstan@juno.com. |
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Palmer Lake Historical Society Meeting, Thu., Nov.
19, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Local historian
Jack Anthony will present "A look at the Area’s Early Pioneers and
Former Settlements." Free and open to the public. Refreshments served.
Meets 3rd Thu. Info: 559-0837, e-mail plhist@aol.com,
or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us/plhs. |
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Tri-Lakes Women’s Club (TLWC) Luncheon, Fri., Nov.
20, 10:45 a.m., The Golf Club at Bear Dance, Larkspur. Jim Keene
presents "Great Ranches of the West." RSVP: Billy Healy, 278-8393,
or e-mail famhealy@comcast.net.
The luncheon is open to all current members of TLWC and their guests. If you
are interested in joining, e-mail membership@tlwc.net.
The club sponsors the Wine and Roses event in October and the Pine Forest
Antiques Show and Sale in April. Proceeds from these events benefit local
nonprofit groups. |
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Gleneagle Women’s Club annual Art and Crafts Show
and Luncheon, Fri., Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gleneagle
Golf Club, 345 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs. Newcomers are welcome!
Unique gifts, good food. RSVP by Nov. 16 to Phyllis Petersen,
481-4403 or e-mail kayandpjpeterson@aol.com;
Susan Colt, 232-8424 or e-mail colts89@gmail.com;
or Rosalie Pounder, 481-0405 or e-mail jrpounder@comcst.net.
To exhibit in the show, call Tsilla Reyner, 599-9046 (h) or 244-0674 (c). |
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Juvenile Diabetes Support Group, Sat., Nov. 21,
9 a.m., It’s a Grind Coffee House, 15954D Jackson Creek Pkwy,
Monument. Meets 3rd Sat. each month. Info: Chris, 884-0832 or
e-mail cabernathy@woodmoor.com. |
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American Legion Tri-Lakes Post 9-11, Tue., Dec.
1, 6:30 p.m., Depot Restaurant, Hwy 105 & Primrose St., Palmer Lake.
New members welcome. Meets 1st Tue. each month. Info: Mike
Christensen, 484-0467. |
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Monument Homemakers Club Monthly Potluck Lunch,
Thu., Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m., Monument Town Hall, 166 2nd St.
Meets 1st Thu. each month except Jan. and unless D-38 is delayed
or closed due to bad weather. Newcomers are welcome. Info: Bev Wells,
488-3327. |
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Palmer Divide Quilt Guild, Thu., Dec. 3, 7
p.m., Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Rd. Meets 1st Thu. each
month. Info: Teresa Kovacic, 559-0083, or e-mail teresa.kovacic@biofunctionusa.com. |
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MOMS Club of Monument and Colorado Springs North.
Come meet other stay-at-home moms and kids in your area. Weekly activities
and playgroups scheduled throughout the month for ages birth and up. Moms in
Monument and Palmer Lake contact Laura S., 434-8356, lmstarner@yahoo.com.
Moms in ZIP 80921 and parts of Black Forest contact Debbie, 646-5939, debdidovic@gmail.com.
Visit www.momsclub.org for more
information. |
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Forestgate Community Theater presents Pride and
Prejudice, a new musical play written and directed by Karen Hamer, Nov.
4-14, 6:30-10 p.m., Saturday matinees 1-4:30 p.m., Forestgate
Presbyterian Church, 970 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs. The play is
suitable for ages 10 and up. Tickets ($10): visit www.prideandprejucice2009.net.
Info: 495-5672 or e-mail prideandprejucice2009@gmail.com. |
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Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Annual Fall Show
and Sale, Thu.-Sun., Nov. 5-8, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. except Sun., 8
a.m.-2:30 p.m., Black Forest Community Center. (Black Forest Rd. just north
of Shoup Rd.) The free show offers crafts and baked goods from over 90
artisans and culinary Guild members. Strollers not allowed due to fire
regulations. Info: 494-1455. |
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Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI) Special
Exhibit: Full Steam Ahead! Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ongoing through Dec.
31. Explore the multiple roles of photography in the late 1800s with an
exhibit featuring reproductions from the William Henry Jackson collection.
Cost: $8 adults, $7 military/AAA, $6 seniors & students, $4 children
3-12, free to children under 3 & museum members. RSVP and info: phone
488-0880 or e-mail RSVP@wmmi.org. WMMI is
located at 225 North Gate Blvd (I-25 Exit 156 A). Info: www.wmmi.org. |
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Tri-Lakes Chapel Community Blood Drive, Thu.,
Nov. 12, 3-7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Chapel, 1750 Deer Creek Rd. at Woodmoor
Drive. Walk-ins are welcome or sign up online for your donation time at www.trilakeschapel.org.
Blood collected will go to Memorial Hospital. Info: 481-3600. |
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Jeff Burum, CPA, Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting,
Thu., Nov. 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 16055 Old Forest Point, #300, Monument
(off Jackson Creek Parkway and Leather Chaps in the building behind Ent
Federal Credit Union.) Join Jeff as he celebrates the grand opening of his
new Monument location. Ribbon cutting at 5:15 p.m. Hors d’ oeuvres and
beverages will be served. Enter to win a door prize for a free 2009
individual tax return. Info: 488-5637 or 596-3718. |
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Taste of Lewis-Palmer Middle School, Thu., Nov.
12, 5-6:30 p.m., Lewis-Palmer Middle School cafeteria, 1776 Woodmoor
Dr., Monument. Sixth-grade students will make their recipe from the cookbook
they’ve created. Each taste costs 50 cents; buy tickets at the door. The
students are raising money for international, national, and local charities.
Info: sixth-grade teacher Carrie Block, 867-8251, or e-mail cblock@lewispalmer.org. |
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Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by
Big Jim Adam w/John Stilwagen., Fri., Nov. 13, opening act
at 7 p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup
Road. Come on out for some downhome sounds. Cost: $5 general, $3 BRAS
members. Info: 494-0666, or visit www.blackroseacoustic.org. |
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The Breakaway Hockey Event, Fri., Nov. 20, 7
p.m.-midnight, Sundance Mountain Lodge, 1865 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. Come
for a fajita dinner, dancing, live music by the Running With Scissors band,
silent and live auctions, and cash bar. All proceeds will benefit the
Lewis-Palmer District High School Ice Hockey team from both LPHS and PRHS.
Cost: $30. For tickets, call Catherine, 339-7111. |
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Palmer Divide at TLCA, Sat., Nov. 21, 7:30
p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Original bluegrass
music at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA). Advance tickets: $12 TLCA
members, $15 non-members ($15 and $18 at the door), available at Covered
Treasures Bookstore (481-2665) in Monument and The Wine Seller (481-3019)
and TLCA (481-0475) in Palmer Lake. Info: visit www.trilakesarts.org
or phone 481-0475. |
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Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by
Phil Volan & Joleen Bell, Fri., Nov. 27, opening act at 7
p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Road.
Vocal harmonies and guitar harmonics make for a magical evening that
includes Christmas music to help welcome the holidays. Cost: $5 general, $3
BRAS members. Info: 494-0666, or visit www.blackroseacoustic.org. |
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Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI):
Gold Assay Class by Brad Paulson, Sat., Nov. 28, 11 a.m. and 2
p.m. Gold does not come out of the ground ready to wear as jewelry. Learn
how gold is extracted and processed. Due to its popularity, this class is
offered twice and reservations are requested. E-mail RSVP@WMMI.org
or call 488-0880. Customary admissions apply ($8 adults, $7 military/AAA, $6
seniors, $4 children) and include a museum tour offered at 10 a.m. & 1
p.m. WMMI is located at 225 North Gate Blvd., east of I-25 at the Gleneagle
exit, #156A. Reservations and info: phone 488-0880 or visit www.wmmi.org. |
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Palmer Lake’s Chili Supper, Sat., Nov. 28,
5-8:30 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Chili, hot dogs,
potato soup, and cinnamon rolls will be served. All proceeds go toward
maintenance of the Palmer Lake Star. There will be door prizes and a bucket
raffle. One lucky raffle winner will be the one to light the star! Cost: $6
adults, $3 children under 12. Info or to donate prizes: 481-2953. |
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Historic Monument Small Town Christmas, Sat., Dec.
5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Downtown Monument. This day full of holiday
activities includes a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday crafts for
the kids, reindeer, miniature donkeys, carolers, hayrides, handpainted
holiday banners, a Christmas tree lighting, merchant special events, and
refreshments throughout Historic Downtown Monument. Pick up a location and
events flyer from a participating merchant. Info: Vicki Mynhier, 884-8016. |
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MOMS Club Holiday Extravaganza and Coat Drive, Sat.,
Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundance Mountain Lodge, 1865 Woodmoor Dr.,
Monument. Local crafters and artisans will sell hand-made goods, holiday
baked goods will be available, and favorite local home-based businesses will
participate. Profits go to Tri-Lakes Cares and the Mike King Family Fund.
Cost: $2 for ages 10 and up, kids under age 10 are free. Free admission to
those who bring a new or gently worn coat (with working closures and no
stains or rips) for the One Warm Coat drive. Info: Tamara Baxter, 510-9814,
or e-mail momsclubnevents@yahoo.com. |
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