Tri-Lakes Chamber Networking Breakfast
2019-02-07 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Denver)
Networking Breakfasts take place the first and third Thursday of every month in the Chamber of Commerce Community Room from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Listen to 10-minute informative talks from two fellow members. Meet and mingle with other business people over a tasty breakfast provided by the speakers. Everyone gets 30 seconds to introduce themselves and tell what’s up in their business.
This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. They develop trust and knowledge about each other’s businesses that lead to referrals. It’s like having 50 salespeople for your business!
This month’s breakfasts are February 7 and February 21. Chamber membership is required. Annual membership is $40.
You must register in advance to attend, walk-ins are not allowed. If you are bringing a guest, they too must register. Go to www.TriLakesChamber.com to register.

Random Acts of Kindness Day
2019-02-17 - 2019-02-18
Kind-hearted Americans are being called on to help celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17 by carrying out selfless gestures and encouraging others to pay it forward.
A Colorado-based group called the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation (RAK) has designated the day to promoting kindness towards others.

Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
2019-02-19 18:00 - 20:00
Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at their monthly networking mixer brought to you by Tri-Lakes YMCA. The event will be held at the Tri-Lakes YMCA on. Tuesday, February 19 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This event is a perfect opportunity to meet face to face with many other business professionals, while enjoying great food and refreshments.
The event is free for Chamber Members, $10 for Partner Members and $15 for Non-Members. Make check-in easier for you, pre-register! Non-members can also register ahead of time and even pay online. Register online at www.chamberorganizer.com.

Poker Alice Tubbs: The Straight Story
2019-02-21 20:00 - 22:30
The Palmer Lake Historical Society presents:
“Poker Alice Tubbs: The Straight Story”
A presentation by Liz Duckworth
On Thursday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m., you will hear the story of an adventurous lady gambler in the Wild West. Poker Alice Tubbs will come alive through Liz Duckworth’s performance as the cigar-smoking “woman in a man’s world.” Learn about Poker Alice’s adventures in mining boomtowns in Colorado, New Mexico, and South Dakota. Liz Duckworth notes that while a lot of the tales “ain’t entirely true,” the real story is even better than the myths.
Liz Duckworth lives in Colorado Springs and is a freelance copywriter and editor as well as the author of several books. She has performed multiple times as Poker Alice Tubbs and is a regular actress in Red Herring Productions murder mysteries. Her website offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of Poker Alice: www.PokerAliceHistory.com.
This event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation
For more information, visit www.palmerdividehistory.org

Tri-Lakes Chamber Monthly Education Series: Proactive Legal Considerations for Small Businesses
2019-02-26 10:00 - 13:00
Learn how to avoid costly legal mistakes while building value in your business. Whether you are an established business or start-up, you are not intending to work for free, right? In this seminar we will review basic proactive legal considerations you can take to protect your business, such as proper ownership agreements, contracts that include payment/collection requirements, protecting your products, and a look at building your due diligence list throughout the life of your company to maximize the company’s exit value.
You must register in advance to attend, walk-ins are not allowed. There is no fee to attend. Go to www.TriLakesChamber.com to register.

9th Annual Touch-A-Truck Weekend
2019-03-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-03-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-03-03 10:00 - 16:00
The 2019 Touch-A-Truck Weekend is Friday, March 1 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (sensory-friendly evening); Saturday March 2 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, March 3 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Norris-Penrose Event Center (1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., Colorado Springs).
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.

Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cookoff & Carnivale Parade
2019-03-02 12:00 - 14:00
Fill your bellies, warm your bones and cheer on competitors at this year’s annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off in Soda Springs Park (35 Park Ave.) in Manitou Springs on March 2 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.. Competitors ranging from amateur cook to professional chef will face-off in Soda Springs Park to see who will become the reigning Gumbo Champion. Each division competes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, as well as “Best Showmanship” and “People’s Choice” Award. All winners are determined by the public.
The cost is only $1.00 for two samples of gumbo. Awards and the announcement of the new gumbo champion will start at noon. Be sure to stick around until 1:00 p.m. for the Carnivale Parade in downtown Manitou Springs. Free beads are guaranteed to liven the Carnivale spirit.

Spotlight on Local Authors
2019-03-02 14:00 - 16:00
Covered Treasures Bookstore (105 Second St., Monument) is hosting its annual “Spotlight on Local Authors” event on Saturday, March 2 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. This event brings local authors and the Tri-Lakes Community together. This year, the store is hosting three authors. Caroline H. Eklund will sign “the Secrets of Shannon-Berry Kingdom”; Jeff Morris will sign “Paper Dolls and Hollow Men” and Tena Stetler will sign “A Demon’s Witch” and other titles. Refreshments will be served.

Colorado Springs Senior Center Day Trip: Colorado School of Mines- Geology Museum
2019-03-04 09:00 - 11:00
The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, home to one of the state’s two Goodwill moon rocks collected during the Apollo 17 mission, was started in 1874 and displays over 2500 catalogued specimens of mineral, fossil, gemstone, meteorite and historic mining artifact exhibits on two floors. It aims to inspire scientific curiosity through education and research while encouraging appreciation of the earth and responsibility for its mineral, fossil, meteorite and historic mining treasures. Then lunch on your own at a local Golden restaurant. This trip involves a moderate walking distance. Registration is $45. Bring spending money for shopping and the cost of your lunch. Registration lottery will be Monday, March 4. Call 719-955-3400 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to register. No group registrations are allowed, but feel free to include the name of one friend or your spouse.

The Special Olympics Polar Plunge
2019-03-09 14:00 - 14:15
On March 9 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. Everyone is welcome to watch for free.

Indoor Farmers' Market
2019-03-16 09:00 - 14:00
The Monument Hill Farmers Market moves inside in the winter. Find winter treats, produce and goodies on Saturday March 16 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. inside the old Grace Best Education Center at 66 Jefferson Street in Monument.

Family Day Science
2019-03-16 10:00 - 15:00
Join the Western Museum of Mining & Industry (225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs) on Saturday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and spend the day exploring the world of science, with experiments and more that strengthen and support the key educational areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). All activities included with standard museum admission rates— free to members! Register online at www.wmmi.org or email rsvp@wmmi.org.

An Evening in Paris: Daddy-Daughter Dance
2019-04-06 17:00 - 19:00
Bonjour le père et la fille!
It is time to “danse”! Girls ages 4-9 years and dads, join the Tri-Lakes YMCA (17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument) on Saturday, April 6 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for an enchanted evening in Paris for you and the special loved one in your life. Bring your daughters to attend a beautiful night of light hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing and fun! You don’t want to miss this memorable event. Pricing Includes 1 Dad and 1 Daughter. $40 Members, $50 Non-Members, $15 Additional Daughters.

Heartland Connect Business Networking
2019-04-09 17:30 - 19:30
Who is in Your Room? You’re invited to the next Heartland Connect Business Networking Mixer to meet other motivated business leaders in Southern Colorado. Don’t miss this opportunity to work on your power team and meet prospects. Sign up for invites here: https://www.heartlandconnect.biz/register/
Come join Steve Fisher of Heartland Payment Systems and his network of clients and referral partners at Overdrive Raceway in the Northgate area of Colorado Springs. Over 100 Pike’s Peak Area business owners and leaders connect every month on the 2nd Tuesday. For more information, please visit the Facebook Page.

Hike For Life
2019-04-10 12:00 - 16:00
The Colorado Springs Senior Center is offering a guided group hike on April 10 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Ute Valley Park (1705 Vindicator Drive, Colorado Springs). This hike is designed to be educational, environmentally aware and safety-conscious. The cost is $15. To register and for more information, visit the Colorado Springs Senior Center Front Desk (1514 N. Hancock Ave., Colorado Springs) or call 719.955.3400.

Hazardous Waste Collection Event
2019-04-13 08:00 - 13:00
Hazardous Waste Collection Event
El Paso County is hosting a Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 3255 Akers Drive in Colorado Springs.
Items accepted at the event include automotive products (motor oil is limited to ten (10) gallons per vehicle), batteries, household chemicals, lawn and garden products, paint (limited to 50 gallons per vehicle), paint products, and electronics including any size televisions and monitors (limit is three (3) total TVs and / or monitors any size). Light truck and passenger tires will be accepted (limit is nine (9) per vehicle and may be on rims). Mattresses and box springs (limit is four total (4) pieces).
Items NOT accepted at the event include business waste, any container larger than 5 gallons, laboratory grade or industrial chemicals or products, medications, trash, furniture, appliances, and unlabeled or leaking containers.
ALL waste must be in labeled, non-leaking containers that can be left at the site.
Any unacceptable items may be rejected.
To prevent long wait times and assist with traffic congestion an appointment time is required. You must present your ticket either on paper or your electronic device.
The event and registration are free; donations will be accepted for the Colorado Institute for Social Impact, the education social enterprise of the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado, which provides resources to deserving students. Cash, check, credit cards accepted.
Additional Clean Sweep dates are June 8, August 10, and October 12.
Call 719-520-7878 for more information. Clean Sweep Website

Outpouring
2019-04-16 19:00 - 22:00
April 16th at 7:00 p.m. is the next Outpouring event at Pikes Peak Brewing Company (1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument). Outpouring is the Monument version of “Ted Talks.” The speaker is Scott Brock, a local firefighter with a passion for the history and geography of Antarctica. His presentation is “The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration”, featuring a deep look at the history of the Antarctic continent with a focus on the period of exploration from 1897-1917. This includes the attainment of the South Pole as well as Shackleton’s Endurance Voyage, and is sprinkled with geography along the way. He worked at McMurdo Station for a year in the 05-06 summer/winter seasons. Outpouring is free to attend. Food and drink are available to purchase.

Palmer Lake Historical Society Third Thursday
2019-04-18 19:00 - 21:00
Palmer Lake Historical Society Third Thursday
The Palmer Lake Historical Society will present Pikes Peak Community College Professor of History Katherine Scott Sturdevant telling the story of Emma F. Langdon, “Hidden Hero of the Printing Press,” during the 1904 miners’ strike in Victor, Colorado on April 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Palmer Lake Town Hall (28 Valley Crescent St., Palmer Lake). Learn why Langdon is considered second only to her friend “Mother Jones” among noted women working with miners’ rights in the early 1900s. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. Palmer Lake Historical Society events and programs are free and open to all. Visit www.palmerdividehistory.org for more information.

Indoor Farmers Market
2019-04-20 09:00 - 14:00
The Monument Hill Farmers Market moves inside in the winter! Find winter treats, produce and goodies on Saturday April 20 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. inside the old Grace Best Education Center at 66 Jefferson Street in Monument.

Ham and Hamstrings 5K
2019-04-21 08:00 - 12:00
Add something new to your family Easter tradition and go for a brisk run on Sunday, April 21 at the Stetson Hills Trail (between Dublin and Woodmen). Runners, walkers and strollers are encouraged to take part the family-friendly 5K. Prizes will be awarded for top finishers and best costumes. Every finisher will receive a mini Easter ham! The Ham and Hamstrings 5K is a community favorite each year. The race is April 21 at 8:00 a.m. Registration is nonrefundable and pets are not allowed. Please register online at www.hamandhamstrings.com.

Social Media: Essential Principles
2019-04-24 09:00 - 12:00
Learn how to increase success in your business specifically through the use of social media. This workshop will get you started amplifying your business through discussing concepts and tools for utilizing social media that are relevant to all platforms.
This free event is April 24 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 Second St., Monument). Register at www.trilakeschamber.com.

Family Star Party: Life of a Star
2019-04-24 19:00 - 21:00
Join the Space Foundation Discovery Center (4425 Arrowswest Dr., Colorado Springs) on April 24 at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of looking to the stars and discovering the wonders of the universe. This event creates a fun learning environment for the whole family and inspires the next generation of astronomy enthusiasts. Activities include: virtual reality, creating a nebula, night sky viewing and Science on a Sphere presentations. The outdoor telescope viewing is free and admission is half price for indoor activities.

No Boys Allowed Tour
2019-04-25 17:00 - 21:00
Enjoy ladies night on Thursday, April 18 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. as you hop from store to store in Downtown Monument, enjoying snacks and sales while collecting a free gift from every location. Visit www.monumentmerchants.com to purchase tickets.

Great American Cleanup
2019-04-27 - 2019-04-28
The Great American Cleanup / Pikes Peak Partners is a coalition consisting of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Utilities, El Paso County, the City of Fountain, Keep Colorado Springs Beautiful, The City of Manitou Springs, the Town of Monument, and UpaDowna. In 2018, over 400 volunteers collected refuse at local parks, trails, creeks, roads, and town centers.
Civic organizations, churches, scout groups, school groups, and individuals are encouraged to participate in 2019 as we give the Pikes Peak region a spring cleaning!
This year’s Great American Cleanup is Saturday, April 27. Register and find an event near you at www.gacppp.com.

Healthy Kids Day
2019-04-27 09:00 - 12:00
On Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region, in partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs, is holding a free community event to inspire parents and kids to stay physically and intellectually active all summer long.
Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being of kids and families, and features activities such as games, arts and crafts, demonstrations and classes to motivate and teach families how to develop healthy routines at home.
Events will take place at YMCAs across the Pikes Peak Region including: Briargate, Cottonwood Creek, Downtown, Garden Ranch, Memorial Park, Southeast and Tri-Lakes.

Tri-Lakes Women’s Club Spring Show
2019-04-27 11:00 - 15:00
The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club will host 100-plus vendors at it’s annual “Spring Into Vintage” Spring Show on April 27-28 at Lewis Palmer High School (1300 Higby Rd., Monument).
The 43rd annual show touted to “Romance Your Home & Garden” will feature vintage, home décor, jewelry, antiques and food trucks. One of the shows most popular features is a homemade bakery sale.
Vendors from throughout the Rocky Mountain region will bring a variety of fun, creative, unusual items for your home. In addition, the show will feature entertainment.
The show is open from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. on Saturday, April 27, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. Tickets are $6 at the door. There will be a food drive to benefit Tri-Lakes Cares, please bring a can of food as a donation.
All proceeds from the show benefit non-profits and public schools in the Tri-Lakes area.

Saloon Night: WMMI Fundraiser Event
2019-04-27 18:00 - 20:00
Howdy cowboys and cowgirls! Join the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs) on Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. for an evening of whiskey and wine tasting, silent auctions and raffles to benefit the museum. Wear your best Western attire. The event is $30/member $45/non-member. Space is limited, secure your seat here: Tickets

Attention Business Professionals
2019-05-02 17:00 - 19:00
Attention Business Professionals:
Do you want to grow your revenue? Would you like to meet like-minded area business professionals that can be your referral network? Come meet some of these Tri-Lakes and Colorado Springs area trusted local business leaders to see if this is a group that can help you grow your professional network.
Come by Colorado Mountain Brewery (1110 Interquest Parkway in Colorado Springs) May 2, 5 – 7 p.m., to meet and mingle with area business owners and leaders. This is an informal event to get to know your neighbors that own, run, or lead local businesses. No RSVP required. Questions? Call Michelle at 719-484-0384.
