Medicare 101 and Social Security 101 Webinars Being Offered
2020-01-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-01-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | CO
The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments and AAA is partnering with the Social Security Administration to provide the third year of Medicare 101 and Social Security 101 classes. This year, in addition to in-person classes, they are offering a live webinar to people who are unable to attend events in Colorado Springs. These webinars are available to anyone, no matter where they reside. For more information and to register go to www.ppacg.org/events. Registration is required. The events are free. Medicare 101 Webinar (and in-person event) January 13 at 9 a.m. January 23 at 5:30 p.m. Social Security 101 Webinar (and in-person event) February 24 at 5:30 p.m.

Bryan Duncan at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts
2020-01-17 19:15 - 22:00
Bryan Duncan has released 18 solo albums, featuring 16 number-one radio hits. His latest album is Shine. Bryan Duncan will be performing at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (304 State Hwy 105 in Palmer Lake) on January 17. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. (6:00 p.m. for members) and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. For ticket prices and to purchase tickets, visit www.trilakesarts.org.

Indoor Farmers Market
2020-01-18 10:00 - 15:00
The Monument Hill Farmers Market moves inside for the winter. Find winter treats, produce and goodies on Saturday, January 18 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. inside the old Grace Best Education Center at 66 Jefferson Street in Monument.

Wendy Woo Band
2020-01-24 19:15 - 2020-02-24 22:00
As Colorado’s music scene has exploded over the past few years, one of its mainstays has been Wendy Woo. Her energetic personality, musical skills and spirited songwriting have made her a media and fan favorite. Wendy Woo Band and Robin Hoch will be performing at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts on January 24. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. (6:00 p.m. for members) and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. For ticket prices and to purchase tickets, visit www.trilakesarts.org.

Palmer Lake Art Group Winter Show
2020-02-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-04 13:00 - 17:00
View the work of visual artists of all mediums and all levels at the Palmer Lake Art Group Winter Show through February 22 at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (304 State Hwy 105).

Skate in the Park
2020-02-01 12:00 - 23:00, 2020-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2020-02-07 17:00 - 23:00
Skate in the Park is open for the 2019 season! Enjoy the beautiful Colorado winter and skate outdoors at Acacia Park (115 E. Platte Ave.). Admission is $10 and children under 4 are free with paid adult. Receive $1 off with Military ID. Visit www.downtowncs.com for the Skate in the Park schedule. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the skating rink! Valentines Skate Date is February 14. Enter to win a Downtown Date Package from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Senior Transportation
2020-02-03 - 2020-02-04
Transportation for Tri-Lakes and surrounding area seniors, 60 and older, is provided free by the Mountain Community Senior Services (MCSS) program, which is funded by the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging (PPAAA). MCSS transports seniors to medical appointments in Colorado Springs Mondays through Thursdays. In the Tri-Lakes and surrounding areas. Transport is provided for any need, such as YMCA, Senior Meals, Senior Citizens Center, groceries, banks, appointments, etc. Seniors requesting rides call: 719-488-0076. Please call a week in advance if possible. MCSS volunteer drivers receive a mileage reimbursement. Call 719-488-0076 to volunteer.

Monthly Education Series: Search Engine Optimization
2020-02-04 12:30 - 14:00
As you know, digital marketing is an essential part to owning a small business in the Pikes Peak Region. At the top of the digital marketing realm is search engine optimization (SEO), easily the most important…arguably the most confusing. In the workshop presented by the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 Second St., Monument) on February 4 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., we will simplify the basics you need to know about making your business visible on Google in today’s market. The class will cover: Keys to successful ranking in search engines, SEO techniques that are working for local small businesses, optimizing your digital presence for both humans and computer algorithms, making your business visible online (ads, social media, Google Maps, etc), and a Q&A Session. This event is free. Register at www.chamberorganizer.com.

Cripple Creek Ice Festival
2020-02-08 10:00 - 18:00
The Cripple Creek Ice Festival is a spectacular event. Come watch ice sculptors carve ice into beautiful works of art that will amaze you. The Cripple Creek Ice Festival features numerous fun events to enjoy during the weekend event from February 8 until February 16. The ice carvers will slowly carve their designs and each weekend visitors will be able to vote for the carving they think is the best. Visitors are welcome to view the carvings during the week of February 10-14 but vendors will only be present during the weekend. The sculptures will be lit up at night for those who would like to visit in the evening! Sculptures will remain up on Bennett Ave. until February 28 if the weather is cool.
There will be additional parking at the Heritage Center northeast of town on Highway 67, and a shuttle service to the event on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

High Altitude Gardening
2020-02-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-02-18 11:00 - 12:30
Would you like to learn more about gardening in our unique, beautiful and sometimes challenging environment? The Town of Monument is offering this free course on February 11 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and February 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 2nd St., Monument). This class will cover best practices and plant selection to handle wildlife and wild weather. Sign up at http://townofmonument.org/488/Gardening-and-Landscape-Classes.

Indoor Farmers Market
2020-02-15 10:00 - 15:00
The Monument Hill Farmers Market moves inside in the winter! Find winter treats, produce and goodies on Saturday, February 15 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. inside the old Grace Best Education Center at 66 Jefferson Street in Monument.

Landscape Design Principles
2020-02-21 11:00 - 12:30
Whether working with new or established landscape, this free course offered by the Town of Monument on February 21 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. will help build your confidence to make smart design choices for sustainability and appeal. The class will be held at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 Second St., Monument). Sign up at http://townofmonument.org/488/Gardening-and-Landscape-Classes.

Winter Writer’s Course 2020
2020-02-22 09:30 - 18:30
Are you ready to take your science, nature and other types of nonfiction writing to the next level? The Western Museum of Mining and Industry (225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs) provides an intimate, inclusive writing program in a striking setting on Saturday, February 22 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in this intensive winter writing class designed for those who want to learn more about nonfiction writing and publishing. Topics will include writing research papers, articles for magazines and newspapers, advanced research methods, and the use of illustrations and images. Writing about science, nature, mining, history, and other nonfiction subjects offers exciting opportunities to be published. Magazines, newspapers, bloggers, clubs, and schools are looking for articles to share with their audience, and this class can teach you how to publish. This class combines excellent instruction with valuable resources and is appropriate for nonfiction writers of all genres and levels. Students in middle and high school are encouraged to attend. Learn about the scope of nonfiction; discover writing techniques and tips; and explore powerful writing strategies through the science and nature examples. Space is limited, call 719-488-0880 for more information or to save your seat.

Water-Wise Gardening
2020-02-25 11:00 - 12:30
In the summer months, up to 50% of a residential home’s water use is outdoor irrigation. Water is a non-renewable resource that will only become more expensive over time. Maintaining a landscape affordably and responsibly in our area means making wise choices in how we design and irrigate our landscapes. Water-wise landscaping doesn’t mean a conversion to a lifeless gravel yard. This course will help you create a smart, classy landscape using less water.
The Town of Monument invites you to a free informational course at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 Second St., Monument) on February 25 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. to register for the class, visit http://townofmonument.org/488/Gardening-and-Landscape-Classes.

10th Annual Touch-A-Truck Weekend
2020-03-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-03-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-08 10:00 - 15:00
10th Annual Touch-A-Truck Weekend
The 2020 Touch-A-Truck Weekend is Friday, March 6 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (sensory-friendly evening); Saturday March 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, March 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck Weekend (1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., Colorado Springs). All military, first responders and their families are invited to visit for free on Sunday, March 8 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Touch-A-Truck Weekend is one of the premier family events in Colorado Springs and El Paso County. At work, these trucks and vehicles can be driving fast, moving large rocks, or saving lives. Now they are in a safe location for kids to explore, whether that’s sitting in the driver’s seat, seeing the size of the tires, or climbing onto the flat bed.
The funds raised at Touch-A-Truck Weekend will benefit the Junior League of Colorado Springs’ Fostering Change initiative — efforts to provide resources to current and former foster youth focused on the risk factors associated with aging out of foster care, such as homelessness, human trafficking, and domestic violence.
To purchase tickets visit www.jlcoloradosprings.org.

Water-Wise Gardening
2020-03-13 10:00 - 11:30
In the summer months, up to 50% of a residential home’s water use is outdoor irrigation. Water is a non-renewable resource that will only become more expensive over time. Maintaining a landscape affordably and responsibly in our area means making wise choices in how we design and irrigate our landscapes. Water-wise landscaping doesn’t mean a conversion to a lifeless gravel yard. This course will help you create a smart, classy landscape using less water.
The town of Monument invites you to a free informational course at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 Second St., Monument) on March 5 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and March 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. to register for the class, visit http://townofmonument.org/488/Gardening-and-Landscape-Classes.

The Special Olympics Polar Plunge
2020-03-14 11:00 - 14:00
The Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Grab your friends and get your costumes! On Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain Resort (3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd., Colorado Springs), it’s time to get #FreezinforaReason for Special Olympics Colorado. The Special Olympics Polar Plunge is a signature event that motivates communities statewide to take a quick, fun, chilly dip to raise funds and awareness for the mission and athletes of Special Olympics.
Don’t fret the cold. Plunging with friends makes it so much fun. Strut or run into chilly waters, enjoy the pre-party and post-party all while knowing you are freezin’ for a reason! Anyone is welcome to watch for free.

Date Night Idea: Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2020-03-14 18:00 - 21:00
Date Night Idea: Murder Mystery Dinner Show
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is March 14 & March 28 at 6:00 p.m. at Great Wolf Lodge. Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect before you know it. The show is held at the Great Wolf Lodge (9494 Federal Dr., Colorado Springs) and offers breathtaking views of the Front Range Mountains. Your ticket includes a 4-course dinner, murder mystery entertainment & a cash bar.
Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com.
Do you need a babysitter for your night out? See page 15 for a list of local babysitters.
Enjoy your night out!

Indoor Farmers Market
2020-03-21 09:00 - 14:00
Indoor Farmers Market
The Monument Hill Farmers Market moves inside in the winter! Find winter treats, produce and goodies on Saturday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. inside the Grace Best Education Center at 66 Jefferson Street in Monument.

Repair Cafe
2020-03-21 13:00 - 16:00
Repair Café
Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café! Pikes Peak Library Penrose Branch (20 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs) hosts Repair Café on Saturday, March 21 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Together with PPLD Repair Cafe volunteers, you will disassemble, troubleshoot, and possibly repair your broken items. Save money, help the environment, and learn repair skills with your local community. The Repair Café exists to show how much fun repairing things can be, and how easy it often is.
Registration is encouraged, but not required to participate. When registering, please mention what type of item needs repair. You can register at www.ppld.org.
Acceptable items to bring: bikes, clothing, small appliances, small electronics, jewelry, wooden items.

Mobile Museum: Wacky Weather
2020-03-23 09:00 - 14:00
Mobile Museum: Wacky Weather
Get ready to discover a world of imagination and play at Mobile Museum, presented by Pikes Peak Children’s Museum on March 23 and 24 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Children ages birth-10 and their caregivers will have a blast exploring five mobile exhibits at Library 21C (1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs): The Construction Zone, The Discovery Zone, The Imagination Station, The Makery and The Tot Spot.
Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot at https://tinyurl.com/MarchMobileMuseum. Suggested donation of $3 per person.

The Town of Monument Regular Municipal Election
2020-04-07 - 2020-04-08
The Town of Monument Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. The Election will be conducted via Mail Ballot.
