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Briarfest
2018-09-07 17:00 - 23:00 (America/Denver)
Briarfest, a community event held at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church at 8755 Scarborough Drive in Colorado Springs, is an event meant to bring unity to the community. This family friendly event will feature carnival rides, games, food, music, art, a silent auction and a beer garden. Proceeds from activities will benefit the Marian House and St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church.
Briarfest will be held Friday, September 7 from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., Saturday September 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., and Sunday September 9 from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. For a complete schedule and to register for events, visit www.briarfest.com.

Flying Horse Summer Concerts in the Park
2018-09-06 18:00 - 21:00
Angel Mist Park at Flying Horse is the place to be on the first and third Thursday of each month this summer. Concerts are from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. All concerts are free! Food trucks will be onsite and lawn chairs and picnic suppers are encouraged. Rain and inclement weather may cause postponement or rescheduled concerts. For more information contact the Flying Horse HOA office at 719-389-0700. Angel Mist Park at Flying Horse is located at 13509 Silverton Road in Colorado Springs. Slopeside plays August 2 and John Weeks Band plays August 16.

Monu-Palooza Music Festival
2018-09-02 13:00 - 19:00
Spend Sunday September 2 at Limbach Park (at the southwest corner of Front St. and Second St. in Monument) for a day of music. In addition to a great musical lineup, food trucks will be on site. Monu-Palooza begins at 1:00 p.m. and is free to attend!

Labor Day Liftoff
2018-08-31 06:30 - 21:00
Head to Memorial Park bright and early on Friday, August 31 through Monday, September 3 for
Labor Day Liftoff. Opening ceremonies begin each morning at 6:30 a.m. with hot air balloon
inflations beginning at 7:00 a.m. After all the launches are complete, stick around on Saturday
and Sunday to watch the Wings of Blue U.S. Airforce Skydiving Team demonstration, an
Ultimate Frisbee Exhibition and Paddle Boarding sessions on Prospect Lake. You can even
purchase a ride from Rainbow Ryders for an experience of a lifetime. Evening sessions begin at
6:30 p.m. with another demonstration Saturday from the Wings of Blue and live entertainment
both Saturday and Sunday.

Monthly Education Series: Basics of Bookkeeping
2018-08-28 09:00 - 12:00
Take part in a free bookkeeping workshop on August 28 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. This workshop is designed for the entrepreneur with little or no experience in business accounting and is taught by a local CPA, Paul DuMond. The workshop will cover functions of record keeping: cash versus accrual systems, recording transactions, revenue, expenses and depreciation, and accounts payable and receivable. This seminar is great for both small business owners, and business assistants in charge of financial transactions and record keeping. The event is free, but you must register online at www.chamberorganizer.com.

Taste of Palmer Lake
2018-08-25 13:00 - 16:00
Sample all the delicious food that Palmer Lake has to offer on Saturday, August 25 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in beautiful downtown Palmer Lake. Tickets are on sale at all Palmer Lake restaurants for $20. Tickets will be available for $25 the day of the event.

Monument Movie Nights
2018-08-24 19:00 - 21:30
Enjoy summer evenings under the big screen. This summer the Town of Monument will present outdoor movie nights. Movie nights are free to the public and will take place at the Tri-Lakes YMCA on Jackson Creek Parkway. Everyone is invited to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy a movie under the stars. The next movie night is Friday, August 24. “Remember The Titans” will be shown at the Tri-Lakes YMCA. Activities and concessions will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the movie will begin at dark (about 8:30). Please leave your pets at home.

RAD Program
2018-08-23 20:30 - 23:30
RAD (Real Alternatives to Drugs and Drinking) is a program started by Palmer Ridge student Brandon Pappas to change the culture of drugs and drinking that is pervasive in many high schools across the country. The program currently has chapters at Palmer Ridge High School, Lewis Palmer High School and Discovery Canyon High School Campus.
RAD events are put on by students, for students, and are a way for high school students to have fun on Friday nights. By offering an alternative to parties, RAD keeps students safe while still providing them with the social events they enjoy. RAD events take place from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday nights at the Young Life Teen Center in the Tri-Lakes YMCA or at the Monument Ice Rinks.
All events are free and open to all high schoolers with a valid ID. Activities at these events include soccer, volleyball, basketball, foosball, cornhole, board games and more. Visit www.ppymca.com for a complete schedule of events.

Monthly Education Series: Facebook and LinkedIn for Small Business
2018-08-23 03:38 - 04:38
The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce presents the Monthly Education Series on September 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 Second Street in Monument). Learn how utilizing Facebook and LinkedIn can help your small business thrive and leave with new strategies to reach your targeted audience. Please note: businesses should already have an active Facebook business page and are encouraged to bring their laptops. This event is free for Chamber Members and Non-Members. Please register at tri.lakes.chamberofcommerce.me.

Pickin’ on the Divide
2018-08-18 11:00 - 18:30
The Church at Woodmoor and the Tri-Lakes Lions Club present Pickin’ on the Divide, the annual family music festival on Saturday, August 18 at Limbach Park in downtown Monument. Colorado Bluegrass bands will be performing throughout the day from 11:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.. Bands include Tenderfoot Bluegrass Band, Ashtonz, WireWood Station, Flying W Wranglers and Grass it Up. ”
Tickets are available at http://pickinonthedivide.com/tickets

Monument Art Hop
2018-08-16 17:00 - 20:00
On the third Thursday of every month through September, the galleries, restaurants and boutiques of historic downtown Monument stay open until 8:00 p.m. for a celebration featuring art openings, book signings, great food, live music and other special events.

Colorado Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Golf Classic
2018-08-13 07:30 - 16:00
The 2018 Colorado Touchstone Energy Cooperative Golf Classic is Monday, August 13 at 7:30 a.m. at Perry Park Country Club in Larkspur. The tournament benefits Feeding Colorado and the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce.
The entry fee is $175 per person and includes the green fee, cart and range balls, breakfast buffet, an awards luncheon and prizes.
The registration deadline is Friday, August 3. To register a team or individual visit www.trilakeschamber.com.

Tri-Lakes Cruisers 16th Annual Benefit Car Show
2018-08-05 10:00 - 15:00
Colorado Car Addicts hosts the 16th Annual Benefit Car Show on Sunday, August 5 in downtown Monument. This non-cca event will donate proceeds to Tri-Lakes Cares. The show is from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. rain or shine. In addition to cool cars, there will be door prizes, great music, food vendors, police and fire department displays, goodie bags, USAFA Falcons and more.

Vino & Notes Woodland Park Wine Festival
2018-08-04 12:00 - 16:00
Celebrate great jazz music, scrumptious food and lots of delicious wine on August 4 from noon until 6:00 p.m. at Bergstrom Park in Woodland Park. Tickets are $35 per person. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.vinoandnotes.com.

Mind, Body and Spirits Pilates Class
2018-08-04 10:30 - 11:30
On the first Saturday of each month, join Pikes Peak Brewing in Monument for pilates and a pint! Class starts at 10:30 a.m. and a beer is served immediately after. $15 for the class and beer, bring your own mat.

Gallop in the Garden: Weekly 5K Fun Run
2018-08-02 17:00 - 19:00
Every Thursday between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m., The Garden of the Gods hosts the free Gallop in the Garden 5K Fun Run. Meet in the lower lobby of the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center at 1805 N. 30th St. in Colorado Springs. There are 5 phenomenal routes through Garden of the Gods Park and Rock Ledge Ranch that start and end at the Visitor Center (one designated stroller route available). Run five routes and get a token for a free Fossil Brewery Beer (or ginger ale)! Dogs are welcome on leash only. There is no bag check, so please plan accordingly. You can preregister at www.gardenofgods.com.

Rosie’s Diner Annual Car Show
2018-07-29 09:00 - 13:00
Enjoy a delicious Rosie’s Diner meal, live music, and cool cars on July 29 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Rosie’s Diner in Monument. Participant parking begins at 7:00 a.m. and parking is based on a first come basis. Participants receive a free pancake breakfast and free lunch on the grill outside. Live music will be provided by the Royal Aces. Trophies will be awarded at 1:00 p.m.

2018 Weekend Farmers Market Schedule
2018-07-28 08:00 - 13:00
Monument Hill Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm through October 13
Location: Grace Best Elementary at 66 S. Jefferson Street in Monument
Check Out These Other Colorado Springs Farmer’s Markets:
Colorado Farm & Art Market
Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm through October 13
Location: Margarita at Pine Creek Rd. (7315 Pine Creek Rd.)
Old Colorado City Farmer’s Market
Saturdays from 7 am to 2 pm through October 20
Location: Old Colorado City at 24th St. along side Bancroft Park
Promenade Shops at Briargate Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm through September 29
Location: 1885 Briargate Parkway
Chapel Hills Mall Farmers Market
Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm through October
Cordera Farmers Market
Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm through September 16
Location: 11894 Grandlawn Circle in the Cordera neighborhood

Monument Movie Nights
2018-07-27 19:00 - 22:00
Enjoy summer evenings under the big screen. This summer the Town of Monument will present outdoor movie nights. Movie nights are free to the public and will take place at the Tri-Lakes YMCA on Jackson Creek Parkway. Everyone is invited to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy a movie under the stars. Friday, July 27th will be Coco at the Tri-Lakes YMCA. The next movie night is Friday, August 24. “Remember The Titans” will be shown at the Tri-Lakes YMCA. Activities and concessions will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the movie will begin at dark (about 8:30). Please leave your pets at home.

Forest Lakes Summer Concert Series
2018-07-27 18:00 - 21:00
The 2018 Forest Lakes Summer Concert series is here! All concerts are free and open to the public. Concerts are held in the Pavillion next to Bristlecone Lake at Waterfront Park from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of every month through August. Be sure to come hungry. There will be a great selection of food trucks. Martini Shot performs August 10. Inman Brothers Band performs August 24. No pets, please. Waterfront Park is located off of Forest Lake Drive in Monument (just west of I-25 at the Baptist Road exit).

Miguel Dakota @ Forest Lakes Summer Concert Series
2018-07-13 19:00 - 21:00
Forest Lakes Summer Concert Series Featuring Miguel Dakota
Join us for a Lakeside Summer Concert with Miguel Dakota! The concert is FREE and open to the public.
Miguel Dakota is a soulful and passionate singer/guitar player from Colorado. In 2014, Miguel was a finalist on Season 9 of America’s Got Talent. Their music draws on the soulful sounds of the funk and blues rock of the 70’s and adds in meaningful and storied lyrics, all while maintaining a modern feel.
All concerts are held in the Pavilion right next to Bristlecone Lake at Waterfront Park from 6:00-9:00pm.
Be sure to come hungry! There will be a great selection of food trucks. Lucy I’m Home, Smokin’ J’s BBQ, Kona Ice Pikes Peak, and Witty Pork.
Forest Lakes is located on the west side of I-25 off Baptist Road. From I-25 exit Baptist Road (Exit 158) and go west. Continue straight through round-a-bout and over bridge. Veer right after bridge and you enter Forest Lakes.
​*Amphitheater seating is limited so arrive early. Rain may postpone or cancel concerts. No pets, please.
​The 2018 Forest Lakes Summer Concerts are held on the second and fourth Friday of every month from June-August.

Concerts in the Park: Wirewood Station
2018-07-11 19:00 - 21:00
Concerts in the Park is Wednesday! This weeks artist is one of our members WireWood Station. Bring your chairs, blankets, non-alcoholic beverages, money for our food vendors and pass the hat, if you would like to help us support the bands.
Check out some of their recent shows here on YouTube.
Huge thank you to our Sponsors for underwriting part of the expense of our professional bands, lighting and sound.
See you at Limbach Park!

Tri-Lakes BNI - Business Networking International
2018-07-11 08:00 - 09:30
The Tri-Lakes Chapter of Business Networking International (BNI) is looking for quality professionals to whom they can refer business.
Join us on Wednesdays from 8:00AM – 9:30AM if you would be interested in generating a steady source of referral business for yourself and your company.
Expand your business network and learn how Givers Gain. Call Michelle if you have any questions (719) 484-0384!

4th of July Music @ Palmer Lake
2018-07-04 14:00 - 22:00

Monument 4th of July Parade
2018-07-04 10:00 - 18:00

Woodmoor Community Garage Sale
2018-06-29 08:00 - 14:00

Free Math Tutoring
2026-03-21 23:56
“The Free Monument Math Program, proudly sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club, helps students of all ages—from elementary through adults—build confidence and curiosity in math. Whether you’re strengthening skills, tackling challenging concepts, preparing for tests, or learning practical math for work and life, our friendly adult volunteer tutors are here to help you succeed.
We cover everything from counting 123’s, addition, and subtraction to algebra (Pre, I, II), geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus (AB, BC, 3), statistics, business math, and ACT, SAT, and GED prep. Whatever the topic, our adult tutors—including teachers, professors, engineers, and scientists—are ready to support learners of all ages!
When: EVERY Wednesday, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (follows D38 calendar & cancellations)
Where: Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive
No appointments needed—just drop in! (Last walk-in at 6 PM.)
It’s FREE! Questions? Email monumentmath@gmail.com.
Want to get involved in local community service? The Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club welcomes you! Find out more at www.TLRotary.com”
