Calendar of Events - Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce


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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 January 16
01/16/25
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2025 JANUARY Business After Hours
01/21/25
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Chamber Orientation - January 23, 2025
01/23/25
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Monthly Education - January 2025- Are you making money? (Understanding Your Finances)
01/28/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 February 6
02/06/25
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2025 February Business After Hours
02/18/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 February 20
02/20/25
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Monthly Education - February 25, 2025 - Employees: How to get them and keep them
02/25/25
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2025 State of the Tri-Lakes Region and Economic Update
02/26/25
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Education Series - March 2025 - Branding
03/11/25
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Quarterly Member Luncheon - March 12, 2025
03/12/25

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2025 March Business After Hours
03/18/25

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 March 20
03/20/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 March 6
03/20/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 April 3
04/03/25
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Monthly Education - April 2025 - Burnout
04/08/25

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Chamber Orientation - April 9, 2025
04/09/25
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2025 April Business After Hours
04/15/25

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 April 17
04/17/25
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2025 Annual Awards Dinner
04/25/25 - 4/25/2025

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 May 1
05/01/25
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Monthly Education - May 7, 2025- Leveraging AI for Small Business Success: The Ultimate Growth Strategy
05/07/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 May 15
05/15/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 June 5
06/05/25
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2025 June Business After Hours - Colorado Pinball Pub
06/17/25

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Monthly Education - June 18, 2025 - Social Media Beyond the Basics
06/18/25

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Quarterly Member Luncheon - June 26, 2025
06/26/25

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4th of July Street Fair - 2025
07/04/25

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TEST: 4th of July Street Fair - 2025
07/04/25
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2025 July Business After Hours - Western Museum of Mining and Industry
07/15/25

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 July 17
07/17/25
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Monthly Education - July 22, 2025 - Elevator Pitch and Networking for Business
07/22/25

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Chamber Orientation - July 24, 2025
07/24/25
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Quarterly Member Luncheon - December 5, 2025
08/05/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 August 7
08/07/25
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2025 AUGUST 19 - Business After Hours Classic Homes
08/19/25

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 August 21
08/21/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2025 September 4
09/04/25
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Quarterly Member Luncheon - September 9, 2025
09/09/25

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2025 SEPTEMBER 16 Business After Hours Searle Ranch
09/16/25

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 September 18
09/18/25

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Bines and Brews 2025 Volunteer Vendor sign up
09/20/25

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Bines and Brews Beer Fest 2025
09/20/25

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Bines and Brews Beer Fest 2025 Sponsors
09/20/25
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Monthly Education - September 23, 2025 - Google Analytics
09/23/25

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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 October 2
10/02/25

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Community and Business Expo 2025
10/15/25

Registration is Full for this event

Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 October 16
10/16/25

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Chamber Orientation - October 28, 2025
10/28/25
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Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 November 6
11/06/25
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Monthly Education - November 12, 2025- Bookkeeping and Tax Tips
11/12/25
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2025 December 9, Speed Networking - Monthly Education
12/09/25
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Events in the month of November 2024
DateEvent
11/1/2024
Veterans Small Business Conference

The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in collaboration with the Colorado Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and the Minority Business Office (MBO), will host the 17th annual Veterans Small Business Conference on November 1, 2024, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs. Join us for the premier event designed to empower veteran entrepreneurs, their business partners, and spouses at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. This conference will offer valuable insights, resources, and connections to help you grow your business and succeed.
 

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11/1/2024
 -11/30/2024
Shop Local & Save Big!


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11/1/2024
 -11/2/2024
Downtown Monument Holiday Open House


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11/2/2024
The Medicare Enthusiast and You

Join us to see what's new in Medicare for 2025. We will review the new pricing for prescriptions without the 'Donut Hole' and talk about new trends.

If you would like to enroll at this time, please bring your Medicare id card and your list of favorite physicians and medications.

RSVPs are always appreciated. 

See you soon.

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11/2/2024
Downtown Monument Holiday Open House


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11/2/2024
Autumn Harvest Market

Get ready for the sweetest season with Lolley's Tasting Room! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Harvest Market, featuring a fantastic lineup of local vendors offering delicious treats, homemade goods, and holiday goodies to make your shopping stress-free and oh-so-fun! Join us as we celebrate the flavors of fall and indulge in some ice cream creations while you shop 'til you drop! Don't miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendars and bring your friends and family along for a festive day of fun!

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11/2/2024
Author Signing: Shelley Read & Ann Claire

Come join us at Covered Treasures on Saturday, Nov 2nd, 1-3 PM, to meet beloved authors Shelley Read and Ann Claire.

Shelley Read is the author of the award-winning novel Go As A River, which was chosen as the Pikes Peak Library District's All Pikes Peak Read winner for 2024. This historical fiction novel is set in Colorado and follows one woman's journey to becoming.



Ann Claire is a bestselling author of cozy mysteries. Her latest, A Cyclist's Guide to Crime & Croissants, is set in France and follows a cyclist who has to investigate the murder of her former boss to save her business.


Don't miss out on meeting these two incredible authors! Stop by to say hello and grab signed copies of their books!

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11/2/2024
Harlem Wizards vs. D38 Dream Team


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11/5/2024
Ribbon Cutting: Sew with Joe



Sew with Joe
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
New Store Opening: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting: 12 p.m.

​550 W. Hwy 105 East Suite, Monument

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11/5/2024
VIP Women's Networking


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11/6/2024
Memory Care & Estate Planning Seminar


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11/6/2024
 -12/18/2024
Constitution Live Class

Constitution Alive class
 
Dates: 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12/11, & 12/18
 
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
 

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11/6/2024
Estate Planning Dinner Seminar


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11/7/2024
Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 November 7





Join Us for Breakfast


Kate Hufnagel from The Digital Wrangler will be our speaker and provide breakfast. She will be sharing about "Effective Business Continuity in The Digital Age."

Description:
Come learn why it’s vital to plan for business continuity, how technology can make things more challenging and what we can do to ensure our businesses can continue to operate when something unexpected occurs.

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about

each other's businesses that lead to referrals. It's like having 40 salespeople for your business!

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11/8/2024
No Cancer November Casino Night Fundraiser Hosted by Nunes Partners


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11/9/2024
2024 First-Time Homebuyers - Information Class Series


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11/9/2024
Local Author Signing: Jamie Siebrase and Heidi Wigand-Nicely

On Saturday, Nov. 9th, 1-3 PM, Covered Treasures Bookstore will be hosting local authors Jamie Siebrase and Heidi Wigand-Nicely. Stop by to say hello and get a signed copy of their books!
Jamie Siebrase will be signing her latest outdoor guide, Exploring Colorado with Kids.

Heidi Wigand-Nicely will be signing Energy at Sacred Sites.

Come support some incredible local authors!

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11/12/2024
Business Resources Event


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11/12/2024
Lecture Series: A Look at the Denver Stockyards and the National Western Stock Show


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11/13/2024
Constitution Live Class

Constitution Alive class
 
Dates: 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12/11, & 12/18
 
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
 

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11/13/2024
Teen Divers - Parent Liability


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11/14/2024
La Leche League breastfeeding support group


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11/14/2024
Estate Planning Dinner Seminar


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11/15/2024
 -11/16/2024
GOAL High School Annual Turkey Donation for The Salvation Army

 GOAL High School Turkey Donation logo

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11/15/2024
Organizing Business Details in the Digital Age


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11/16/2024
Southeast Colorado YouthBiz Marketplace

 
Vendors wanted and shoppers welcome at the first Southeast Colorado YouthBiz Marketplace! Young entrepreneurs age 6-21 are invited to sell products, advertise services, or just show off a great business idea they have. The public is invited to shop for their holiday gifts from young people and enjoy music, games, face painting, henna art and more! Vendors can sign up here: https://yacenter.org/youthbiz-holiday-marketplace-southeast/


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11/16/2024
Author Signing: Reggie Brick & Gina Gallaun

On Saturday, November 16th, from 1-3 PM, Covered Treasures Bookstore (105 Second St, Monument, CO) will be hosting local authors Reggie Brick and Gina Gallaun. Stop by to say hello and get a signed copy of their books!

Reggie Brick will be signing Big Rock, a romance novel set in Hawaii. 



Gina Gallaun will be signing Embrace Your Brave in 30 Days, an inspirational book & journal featuring real-life stories from women around the globe.



Don't miss this fun signing!

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11/19/2024
NOVEMBER 2024 Business After Hours (Non-Profit Showcase)


Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at our monthly networking mixer!

This special Business After Hours is our Annual Non-Profit Night. Local non-profit Chamber members are showcased during this event. You will have the opportunity to meet the people behind several non-profits serving this community.

Thank you to our host this month:


Thank you to our co-hosts this month:


  


These events are a perfect opportunity to meet face to face with other business professionals while enjoying great appetizers and refreshments. 

FREE for Chamber Members
$20 for Non-Members

Please register ahead of time.




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11/19/2024
Estate Planning Dinner Seminar


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11/19/2024
Understanding High Blood Pressure

Heart Health Fundamentals is a 6-part series designed to inform and empower people to take control of their health to prevent and reverse heart disease which is the #1 killer of men and women.

 


 

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11/20/2024
Monthly Education - November 20, 2024- Tax Prep Essentials/Basics of Bookkeeping



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Monthly Education Series - Tax Prep Essentials/Basics of Bookkeeping

Facilitated by: Kelly Bise, an SBDC consultant, CPA, and advisor in bookkeeping and tax accounting. 

Description:

As a small business owner, you may be thinking about taxes or bookkeeping with a significant level of uncertainty. Common questions include:

"Where do I even start?!" 
"What records should I be keeping?"
"Am I making a profit?" 
"What does the IRS need from me this year?" 
"Will my business taxes be easier?" and
"How can I be better prepared next year?" 

Don't fret! This workshop is a realistic starting point for small businesses wanting to strengthen their understanding over their business bookkeeping and taxes.

Depending on the pace of the workshop, end time may vary.

This class will be IN PERSON at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

Co-Hosted by:



Sponsored by: 

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11/20/2024
Webinar - The Basics of Net Promoter Score

How "referrable" is your business? Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a measurement of just that. How do you calculate it? Can you use NPS for employees as well as customers? We'll answer these and more in this free webinar!

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11/20/2024
Organizing Important Life Details in the Digital Age


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11/20/2024
Constitution Live Class

Constitution Alive class
 
Dates: 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 12/04, 12/11, & 12/18
 
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
 

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11/21/2024
Chamber Networking Breakfast - 2024 November 21





Join Us for Breakfast


Nirettzy Velez-Santos from Farmers Insurance will be our speaker and provide breakfast in this "Auto and home master class."

This networking opportunity allows members to get to know each other at a deeper level. We develop trust and knowledge about

each other's businesses that lead to referrals. It's like having 40 salespeople for your business!

Click below to register!

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11/21/2024
Palmer Lake Historical Society Presents: The William "Bill" Crawford Story "Above and Beyond- A Hero's Story" by Jim Sawatzki

The Palmer Lake Historical Society Presents The William “Bill” Crawford “Above and Beyond —A Hero’s Story” by Jim Sawatzki

WHEN: Thursday, November 21, 2024
7:00 PM—8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30)
WHERE: Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent Street, Palmer Lake, CO

Free and Open to the Public

    Please join the Palmer Lake Historical Society to hear a beautiful story about sacrifice and honor. Jim Sawatzki, past president of the PLHS, will present his 30-minute video Above and Beyond - A Hero’s Story which recounts the life of  William “Bill” J. Crawford, in his own words.

    William “Bill” Crawford is perhaps best known for shocking cadets at the Air Force Academy in the 1980s: Their shy janitor, it turned out, was also a Medal of Honor recipient. He was a long-time resident of both Monument and Palmer Lake. In the year 2000, he passed away at the age of 81. His head stone reads: “For Love of God & Country” and William is buried with his wife at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. 

    Bring a friend or two and stay afterwards for light refreshments and socializing. (Doors open at 6:30). Free and open to the public. We follow District 38 weather closures, we want everyone to be safe.


 

 
 

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11/22/2024
 -11/23/2024
Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour

The Tri-Lake's Women's Club would like to announce our fourth annual Joys of the Season Fundraiser. The Holiday Home Tour features five homes in northern El Paso County professionally decorated for the holidays, as well as complimentary refreshments and specialty holiday items for purchase at our Hospitality House. All proceeds go directly to our community grants program!

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11/22/2024
 -11/23/2024
Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour

Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour back for its 4th year

A TRI-LAKES WOMEN'S CLUB EVENT BENEFITING LOCAL NONPROFITS, PUBLIC EDUCATION & SERVICE PROVIDERS
 
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD
10AM - 4PM
 
Experience the Magic of the Holiday Season:  Explore five beautifully decorated homes in Northern El Paso County, each showcasing the creative talents of local interior designers. This festive event is a perfect opportunity to enjoy quality time with family and friends, find inspiration, and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit.
 
A Meaningful Tradition: This annual home tour is more than just a delightful outing; it's a crucial fundraising event that supports our community. Since 1973, the Tri-Lakes Women's Club, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has granted over $1 million to local nonprofits, public service agencies, and educational institutions.
 
Every Dollar Counts: 100% of all proceeds from our fundraising events go directly to our grants program. In May 2024, we awarded $30,000 to 17 different nonprofits and District 38 schools. Our grants have a tangible impact, making a significant difference in the lives of those who benefit from them.
 
Join us in celebrating the season and supporting a worthy cause.
Your participation not only brings holiday cheer but also contributes to meaningful change in our community.

Presenting Sponsor:  
The Fletcher Team & Associates
COLORADOHOMEFINDER.NET
719-425-4114
155 2nd ST. MONUMENT, CO 80132


Holiday Home Tour 2023
 

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11/22/2024
Navigating New Holiday Normals with Dementia Expert Paula Levy

Holidays are already stressful, but caring for a loved one who is experiencing brain changes adds a whole new challenge.

In this caregiver roundtable, dementia expert Paula Levy from Never Alone Consulting will discuss navigating new normals as traditions shift, learning to let go of the past, and embracing the present moment.


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11/23/2024
Book Signing at Covered Treasures Bookstore

Another Saturday full of authors at Covered Treasures Bookstore. Stop by the bookstore between 1-3 on Saturday, November 23, to meet our three local authors as they sign their books. 

Julie Bell, owner of Filter Press Publishing will sign her book Women of the Colorado Gold Rush Era.
Ann Claire will sign her mystery, A Cyclist's Guide to Crime and Croissants.
Linda Duval will sign her historical fiction, The Lightkeeper.

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11/27/2024
 -11/28/2024
Happy Thanksgiving


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11/29/2024
Black Friday


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11/29/2024
 -12/8/2024
10 Years and still Shinning!

We have been blessed with 10 years of fun, let's keep the good times going with 10 days celebration. November 29th to December 8th, Each day will be a different event with discounts, contests, or special releases Celebrating 10 Years of making friends and telling stories. Battle of the Bowls Chili Cook-offRepeal DayCocktail Class with MontanaPhotos with Santa
 

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11/30/2024
Small Business Saturday at Covered Treasures Bookstore

Small Business Saturday, November 30, 1-3 Covered Treasures Bookstore will be hosting a book launch party for John Howe and Michael Weinfeld's book, Shootouts, Killings and War Heroes: The History Hidden in the Monument Cemetery.  This book will be of interest to all who have family or friends buried at the cemetery or anyone interested in Monument's history.  There will be cake and cookies as well.  Stop by to give John and Michael a huge welcome. 



We will, also, host Rebecca Boyle from Colorado Springs as she signs her award-winning nonfiction book, Our Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution and Made Us Who We Are.


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