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The date indicates when the event was planned to be held or when it would
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Governmental Bodies
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District, Pinon Pines Metropolitan District
1, 2 & 3 board meeting. Typically meets quarterly on the first Mon. at 4
p.m. No meeting Jan. 3. Meetings are held via teleconference. For
virtual joining instructions and updates see
www.forestlakesmetrodistrict.com.
- Monument Board of Trustees meeting, Mon., Jan. 3, 17, 6:30
p.m., Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Normally meets
first and third Mon. Info: 719-884-801,
www.townofmonument.org/260/Board-of-Trustees for remote attendance
links.
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting,
every Tue., Jan. 4, 18, etc., 9 a.m. View agendas and meetings at
www.agendasuite.org/iip/elpaso. BOCC land use meetings are being held
every first and third Tuesday of the month as needed at 1 p.m. Centennial
Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 150, Colo. Springs. Info: 719-520-6430.
- Palmer Lake Board of Adjustments, Tue., Jan. 4, 5 p.m.,
Palmer Lake Elementary School Library, 115 Upper Glenway, Palmer Lake.
Public hearing on a variance request to allow approximately 36 inches of
deck stairs into the rear 25-foot setback for property located at 200 Lake
Ave. A copy of the complete application is on file at the Town office, 42
Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake, at 719-481-2953. Dawn A. Collins, Town Clerk.
- El Paso County Planning Commission meeting, Thu., Jan. 6,
9 a.m. Regional Development Center, 2880 International Circle, Colo.
Springs. Meetings are live streamed on the El Paso County News & Information
Channel at
https://www.elpasoco.com/news-information-channel. Normally meets first
& third Thu. (if required). Info: 719-520-6300,
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com.
- Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District board meeting, Mon., Jan.
10, 1 p.m., 1845 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. Meets second Mon. Info:
719-488-2525, www.woodmoorwater.com.
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee meeting, Tue.,
Jan. 11, 10 a.m., 16510 Mitchell Ave. Meets second Tue. Info: Bill
Burks, 719-481-4053.
- D38 District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) meeting,
Tue., Jan. 11. 7-8:30 p.m., at administration building, 146 N.
Jefferson St. Monument. Usually meets five times per school year on the
second Tuesday of the month (Oct., Nov., Jan., Feb., Apr.).
https://www.youtube.com/user/LPSDCommunity. Info:
t.mckee@lewispalmer.org or
719.785-4143.
www.youtube.com/user/LPSDCommunity. Info: 719.481.9546,
vwood@lewispalmer.org.
- Palmer Lake Sanitation District board meeting, Wed., Jan. 12,
9 a.m., call-in only: 650-479-3208, Access Code 76439078, 120 Middle
Glenway. Meets second Wed. Info: 719-481-2732.
www.plsd.org.
- Monument Planning Commission meeting, Wed., Jan. 12, 6
p.m. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Meets second Wed.
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.
www.townofmonument.org.
- Palmer Lake Board of Trustees meeting, Thu., Jan. 13, 27,
5 p.m. Palmer Lake Elementary School Library, 115 Upper Glenway. Usually
meets second and fourth Thu. Info: 719-481-2953, all for current meeting
location. www.townofpalmerlake.com.
- Monument Academy School Board meeting, Thu., Jan. 13, 6
p.m. at the East Campus in the band room. 4303 Pinehurst Circle. Meets
second Thu. Info 719-481-1950,
https://www.monumentacademy.net/school-board/board-meeting-minutes/.
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District board meeting, Tue.,
Jan 18, 4 p.m. Station 1, 15415 Gleneagle Dr. Meetings are usually on
the third Tuesday. The DWFPD board is not allowing the general public to
attend in person. Virtual instructions via website/administrator. For
information, call Executive Administrator Stacey Popovich at 719-488-8680 or
see www.wescottfire.org.
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District board meeting, Wed.,
Jan 19, 7 p.m., via Zoom only for public attendees. For updates and
joining instructions visit www.bffire.org.
- Monument Sanitation District board meeting, Wed., Jan. 19,
9 a.m., 130 Second St. Zoom meeting. Find joining instructions on the
website. Meets third Wed. Info: 719-481-4886,
www.colorado.gov/msd.
- Academy Water and Sanitation District board meeting, Wed.,
Jan. 19, 6 p.m. Usually meets third Wed. Public can join the Skype
meeting:
https://join.skype.com/PAcujKTn7Nrh. Check the website for a link:
https://academywsd.colorado.gov/notices-and-alerts, Wescott Fire Station
1, 15415 Gleneagle Dr. Meets third Wed. Info: 719-481-0711,
https://academywsd.colorado.gov.
- Palmer Lake Town Planning Commission meeting, Wed., Jan. 19,
6 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Meets third Wed. Info:
719-481-2953,
www.townofpalmerlake.com.
- El Paso County Planning Commission meeting, Thu., Jan. 20,
9 a.m. Regional Development Center, 2880 International Circle, Colo.
Springs. Meetings are live streamed on the El Paso County News & Information
Channel at
https://www.elpasoco.com/news-information-channel. Normally meets first
& third Thu. (if required). Info: 719-520-6300,
https://planningdevelopment.elpasoco.com.
- Triview Metropolitan District board meeting, Thu., Jan. 20,
5:30 p.m., 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 302, Monument. Normally meets third
Thu. Info: 719-488-6868,
www.triviewmetro.com.
- Donala Water & Sanitation District board meeting, Thu., Jan.
20, 1:30 p.m., 15850 Holbein Dr. Meets third Thu. Check the website for
the access code for the electronic meeting Thu. Info: 719-488-3603,
www.donalawater.org.
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38 board meeting, Mon., Jan. 24,
6-10 p.m., Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Normally meets
third Mon. Livestream 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. Info: 719-
488-4700, vwood@lewispalmer.org,
www.lewispalmer.org.
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District board meeting, Wed.,
Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m. Station 1, 18650 Highway 105, Zoom meeting. Find
joining instructions at www.tlmfire.org
or contact Jennifer Martin, 719-484-0911. Normally meets fourth Wed. Info:
www.tlmfire.org.
- Woodmoor Improvement Association board meeting, Wed., Jan. 26,
7 p.m., Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Dr. Meets fourth Wed. Info:
719-488-2693, www.woodmoor.org.
Local Library Events
For information on library events, see the library events
column and visit www.ppld.org.
Weekly and Monthly Events
- The Centering Prayer Group at Black Forest Community Church,
First Sat. of every month. 8:30-10 a.m. The Old Log Church. Centering
prayer opens and closes the meetings with discussion and fellowship in
between; open to all. Contact Rev. Roger Butts, 719-433-3135, for
information.
- Group of Artists (GOA), SUSPENDED, Normally meets first
Sat. 10 a.m.-noon, 304 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake. Lively discussions about art
topics, general studies on creativity. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA)
Info: 719-481-0475,
info@trilakesarts.org. Additional information available on Facebook.
- Monument Hill Kiwanis Club meeting, every Sat., 8 a.m.
www.MHKiwanis.org,
MonumentHillKiwanis@gmail.com
for details; guests are welcome at weekly meetings featuring speakers on a
variety of topics and a free continental breakfast at normal meetings.
Memberships open to the public. Join the 150+ men and women of the Tri-Lakes
area who work together to make a difference for youth and our community.
Info: RF Smith, 719-210-4987,
www.MHKiwanis.org.
- Neighborhood Net, every Sat., 10 a.m. Amateur 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.
- The Wine Seller Free Wine Tastings, every Sat., 1-4 p.m.,
2805 Roberts Dr., Monument. Info: 719-488-3019,
www.thewineseller.net.
- Palmer Lake Art Group. Second Sat.. A variety of art
programs are offered after the social gathering and business meeting. Guests
welcome. Mountain Community Mennonite Church, 643 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake.
Info: 719-460-4179,
www.palmerlakeartgroup.com.
- Lions Club Bingo, Every Sat. (except the first Sat.), 8:30
a.m.- 1 p.m. and first Mon., 5:30-10 p.m. 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.
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sat., Jan. 22, 7 p.m.
Monthly meetings are normally held every third Thu. at Tri-Lakes Chamber of
Commerce Bldg.-Community Rm., 166 Second Street, Monument. Election of
officers, no presentation or program. Info: 719-550-0837,
www.palmerdividehistory.org.
- Tri-Lakes Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, SUSPENDED, third
Sat.; if you need any help, please call Syble or Barry. 10 a.m.-noon,
Monument Community Presbyterian Church, 238 Third St., Monument. Come for
socializing, discussions on Parkinson’s-related issues including available
support, and occasional speakers. Info: Syble Krafft, 719-488-2669; Barry
(group president), 719-351-9485.
- Faithful Friends discussion group, usually third Sat.,
3-4:30 p.m. Wesley Owens Coffee. Sept. 18: Our women’s discussion topic:
"What is your forwarding address after that last heartbeat?" Info: Ellen,
303-526-5000 or Sandi, 719-237-3359. All ladies are welcome to our open
discussion group.
- Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church, every Sun., 8 and 11
a.m. traditional, 9:30 a.m. contemporary. Both in-person (no registration
necessary) and livestream at
www.tlumc.org/live. Watch live or on replay:
www.facebook.com/tlumc,
www.youtube.com/tlumc. Info:
719-488-1365, www.tlumc.org. 20256
Hunting Downs Way, Monument. See ad on page 2.
- Fuel Church Sunday Service, every Sun., Connection 9:30-10
a.m. New Service times, 10:45 a.m. Live service streaming at
www.fuelchurch.org at 11:25 a.m.,
Mountain Community Mennonite Church, 643 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Nursery and
kids’ service. Non-denominational, spirit-filled. Need prayer? Email us
info@fuel.org. See ad on page 7.
- Al-Anon Zoom Meeting, Just for Today Online, every Mon., 9
-10 a.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 889 4142 7446, password: 349309. Email:
justfortodayonline@gmail.com
for meeting password.
- Women’s A.A. Step Study, every Mon., 6:30 p.m., meeting
remotely, check for details. Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 Baptist
Rd. Park in west lot. Info: 866-641-9190.
- Monument Life Recovery Group, every Mon., 6:30-7:30 p.m.,
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 provided
for children under age 11. Info: 303-946-2659,
www.liferecoverygroups.com/meetings/life-recovery-group-3/.
- Amateur Radio WØTLM (Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association), third
Mon. All amateur radio operators or those interested in becoming one
are welcome. Info: Joyce Witte, 719-661-9824,
Joycewitte@gmail.com;
www.W0TLM.com.
- Essentrics Fitness Program at Senior Center, every Tue., 9
a.m. & Thu. at 10 a.m., Lewis-Palmer High School modular building across
from the YMCA, on Jackson Creek Pkwy. Registration & info: Sue Walker,
719-330-0241,
www.trilakesseniors.org.
- GriefShare Support Group, Meets the last Tue., 10:30
a.m.-noon. Tri-Lakes Senior Center, across the street from the YMCA. The
Tri-Lakes Silver Alliance has partnered with Colorado Palliative and Hospice
Care to host a 13-session grief support group in Monument. RSVP & info: Sue
Walker, 719-330-0241.
- Bingo by the American Legion, every Tue. Game sales start
at 5 p.m., games start at 6 p.m., the Depot Restaurant, Palmer Lake.
Proceeds go to scholarships and other community support activities. Info:
719-488-8659, http://legionpost9-11.org.
- Tri-Lakes YMCA Senior Coffee, SUSPENDED, every Tue.,
9:30-11:30 a.m., 17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy., Monument. Members and
non-members are welcome. Socialize, have coffee and snacks in the front
lobby. Free. Info: 719-630-2604,
https://ppymca.org/locations/north/tri-lakes/tri-lakes/holly-brando
- Children’s Literacy Center, every Tue. & Thu., 5:30-6:30
p.m. Provides free one-on-one literacy tutoring to Tri-Lakes children in
grades 1-6 who are reading below grade level. Tutoring is at the Tri-Lakes
Senior Center. For more information, to become a volunteer tutor, or to
enroll your child, visit
www.childrensliteracycenter.org or email Christine Jeffson at
Christine@childrensliteracycenter.org.
- D-38 HomeSchool Enrichment Academy, every Tue. or Thu.
2021-22 school year, for K-8 grade homeschooled students to cultivate a love
of learning through explorations in art, music, PE, science, and more.
www.lewispalmer.org/hsea.
- Al-anon meeting: Monument Serenity, every Tue., 7:30-8:30
p.m., find online and phone meetings. Ascent Church (formerly the Tri-Lakes
Chapel), 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument. Info: Kay, 719-481-9258,
www.al-anon-co.org.
- Senior Citizen Luncheons, Connections Café sites, every Wed.
will have "grab and go" (prepared meals). A $2.25 donation is requested.
Please call 719-884-2300 to reserve your meal. Meals on Wheels and Home
Delivered Meals will deliver frozen meals for the week to Monument. Food
Pantry offers a "pick up only" model for clients. Mon.-Fri., noon-12:30
p.m., Mountain Community Mennonite Church, 643 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake. See
the menu for the month in the Senior Beat newsletter. Stay for bingo the
second Thu. Reservations are requested at 719-884 2300.
- Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild Listening Club, third Wed.
each month, free virtual event. Maestro Wilson will conduct monthly
hour-long programs. RSVP at
www.cspguild.org.
- Gleneagle Sertoma, first and third Wed., 11:45 a.m. to 1
p.m. El Padrino, 13425 Voyager Pkwy., Colorado Springs. The longest
continuously serving civic service organization in northern El Paso County
features a program speaker addressing local topics of interest. Duane
Gritzmaker, dwgritz@gmail.com or
719-649-9220.
- Senior Social, fourth Wed., 12455 Black Forest Rd. Info:
www.aarpchapter1100blackforest.weekly.com.
- Tri-Lakes Church of Christ Wednesday night fellowship classes,
every Wed., 6-7:30 p.m., 20450 Beacon Lite Road, Monument (corner of
Beacon Lite & County Line Roads). Info: 719-488-9613,
gregsmith@trilakeschurch.org,
www.trilakeschurch.org.
- Kehilat, Zoom Bible Study, every Wed., 6:15 p.m. Bring
your hungry and tired so they can be filled and more blessed. Ms. Williams,
719-453-6279.
- Tri-Lakes Cruisers, first Wed., 7 p.m. 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:
www.tl-cruisers.weekly.com
on the "ABOUT" page.
- AARP Black Forest #1100, second Wed., Jan. 12, noon. All
ages welcome. In person, Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest
Rd.
- Senior Bingo, third Wed. Silver Alliance Senior Center,
Lewis-Palmer High School campus. Masks required. Space is limited to 16
participants. RSVP & info: Sue Walker, 719-464-6873, or email
sue@monumentalfitness.
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7829, third Wed. via Zoom;
POC Delbert Zehrung, 559-362-3223. 7 p.m., The Country Club at Woodmoor,
18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument. New members welcome. Info: Post Commander
Joe Carlson, 405-326-2588,
jcarlson@vfw7829.org, www.vfw7829.org.
- VFW Auxiliary to Post 7829, third Wed., meeting by
videoconference, 7 p.m., The Country Club at Woodmoor, 18945 Pebble Beach
Way, Monument. Guests are welcome to join; contact
carlsonmkc@aol.com for instructions
on how to connect. If you are a relative of a veteran who served on foreign
soil during war or other military action, you may be eligible. Info: Kathy
Carlson, 719-488-1902,
carlsonmkc@aol.com.
- Al-Anon meeting: Letting Go, every Thu., 9-10:15 a.m. at
Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument. For additional information go
to www.al-anon-co.org.
- Networking breakfast, first and third Thu., Tri-Lakes
Chamber of Commerce in person or via Zoom 166 2nd Street Monument 7:30 - 9
a.m. free registration at
www.TriLakeschamber.com.
- Fuel Church Griefshare, every Thu., 5:30-7:30 p.m. 643
State Highway 105, Palmer Lake. See ad on page 3.
- A.A. Big Book Study, every Thu., 7 p.m., Family of Christ
Lutheran Church, 675 W. Baptist Rd. Call 425-436-6200, access code 575176#.
- Friends of Fox Run Park, fourth Thu. Zoom meeting, 6-7
p.m., email
friendsoffoxrunpark@gmail.com, they will email you the link the day of
the meeting. Join the growing group to learn about volunteering and
supporting the park for safety, trails, trees, education, more. Info:
friendsoffoxrunpark@gmail.com.
- Bridge, SUSPENDED, meets second Thu. Silver Alliance
Senior Center, 1300 Higby Rd., Monument, Sept.-June Info:
www.blgc.org.html.
- Ben Lomond Gun Club, SUSPENDED, second Thu., Tri-Lakes
Chapter. Info: https://blgc.org.
- Gleneagle Women’s Club, membership luncheon, third Fri.,
June-Sept various venues, 12 activity groups, i.e., hiking, bridge, etc.
Guests welcome. For information contact Sarah George 719-487-2985.
- Tri-Lakes Women’s Club Monthly Luncheon, Fri., Jan. 14, 11
am-2 pm. Wedgewood Black Forest, 12375 Black Forest Rd. Meetings are open to
all members of Tri-Lakes Women’s Club. To become a member, or learn about
the club, visit our website at www.tlwc.net
or email sleggie26@me.com.
- Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), every Fri., 8 a.m.,
Monument Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second St., Monument. Info: Terry,
719-684-4912, or visit www.TOPS.org.
- Silver Center Book Club, second Fri., 11 a.m.-noon, Senior
Center across the street from Tri-Lakes YMCA, on Lewis-Palmer High School
campus. All are welcome. Coffee & snacks served. RSVP & info: Sue,
719-330-0241.
- Monumental Impact Open Builds, every Fri., 3-6 p.m. Bring
your own technology, engineering, and/or entrepreneurial projects or just
come for the comradery. Open to high school students and adults. 55 Adams
St. Info: 719-387-7414,
enable@monumentalimpact.org. Through fall 2021.
Special Events
- Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Education Series, Tue., Jan. 18,
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. "Telling Your Story," free in-person workshop.
www.trilakeschamber.com.
719-481-3282.
- Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, After Hours Networking Event,
Tue., Jan. 18, 5 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Annual Non-Profit Night. Come meet
some of our Non-Profit Members and see how you can get involved with them.
Free for chamber members, $15 for non-members.
www.trilakeschamber.com.
719-481-3282.
- Pikes Peak Brewing Company, free gift cards with merchandise or
gift card purchase through Dec. 24.
www.PikesPeakBrewing.com. See
ad on page 13.
- A Better Hearing Center, special offers, through Jan. 31.
574 Hwy. 105, Monument. See ad on page 13.
- Cornerstone Cleaners, 10% off alterations through Jan. 31.
1030 W. Baptist Road, near King Soopers. See ad on page 4.
- Eagle Wine & Spirits, special offers through Jan. 31.
Baptist Road next to King Soopers. See ad on page 3.
- Monumental Med-Spa, special offers through Jan. 31. At the
Loft, 4 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. See ad on page 7.
- Monument Cleaners, special offers through Jan. 31. 15932
Jackson Creek Pkwy., in Monument Marketplace. See ad on page 5.
- Noel Relief Centers, complimentary first visit through Jan. 31.
1840 Woodmoor Drive, Suite 109, Monument. See ad on page 2.
- Pure Romance by Amy Yocum-vos, special offers through Jan. 31.
www.pureromance.com/AmyYocum-vos. See ad on page 4.
- The Living Room plants, special offers through Jan. 31.
12229 Voyager Pkwy, Suite 100. See ad on page 5.
- YMCA, special offers through Jan. 31. See ad on page 6.
- McCord Landscaping, special offer through Feb. 1. See ad
on page 5.
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 listed at no charge
in Our Community Calendar, please call (719) 339-7831 or send the information to
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