Friday, April 1, 2022 - Saturday, April 2, 2022
Pikes Peak Beekeeping SchoolSaturday & Sunday, April 2 & 3
8:30 - 3:45 p.m.
This two-day seminar covers all aspects of beekeeping in the Pikes Peak region: how to acquire bees, equipment, bee biology and management through the seasons. All lectures are presented by local beekeepers with years of collective knowledge. Book ‘First Lessons in Beekeeping’ included.
$65 per person
Register via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ppba-bee-school-tickets-244792680497
Friday, April 1, 2022 - Saturday, April 2, 2022
Night Sky/Milky Way PhotographyWorkshops at the Paint Mines
Friday, April 1, 9:00 p.m.- Saturday, April 2, 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 5, 9:00 p.m.-Friday, May 6, 7:00 a.m.
This guided overnight photography workshop led by Mike Pach of 3 Peaks Photography & Design will include how to photograph the Milky Way and the stars as points of light, how to photograph star trails, light painting techniques, how to post-process your images in Photoshop and Lightroom. Limit 6 participants.
Prepaid registration required.
$300 per person
Prepaid registration required at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com or call 719-520-6387.
Friday, April 1, 2022
MatchBox Candle Co.Ribbon Cutting - New Store Opening
Friday, April 1, 2022, Noon- 8 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at Noon
Old Colorado City location: 2511 W Colorado Avenue, 80904
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Join us for
An Evening of Awards, Celebration, and Fun!
April 2, 2022
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Program and Dinner
Awards, Dinner, Keynote Speaker, Networking
Tickets are $80 for Tri-Lakes Chamber Members and $95 for Non-Members
Dress in cocktail attire or attire from your favorite sporting event.
We can't wait to see you there!
Thank you to our 2022 Platinum Sponsor:
More sponsorship opportunities here.
Make a donation for the silent auction: email Julie
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Join Us for Breakfast
Rich Schur of Schur Success Group will be our speaker and provide breakfast.
Moving out? Downsizing? "What do I do with all my stuff?!" Rich Schur, from the Schur Success Group will guide you through the daunting process of streamlining your things before your move (or just in general). A real estate broker and master auctioneer, his team help folk deal with this issue on a daily basis. He'll also give you a taste of a live auction. Bid early. Bid often.
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!
Click below to register!
Thursday, April 7, 2022
El Paso County will open Santa Fe Open Space, the newest addition to the El Paso County Parks system, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the open spaces' western entrance along the New Santa Fe Regional Trail.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Dark Sky Workshop and HikeThursday, April 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Doug Barrett, the Southeast CO Coordinator for the International Dark Sky Association, will lead a discussion about the impacts of light pollution on birds and other wildlife and how we can help reduce light pollution. Followed by a short night hike led by nature center staff.
$5 per person/$4 per member
Pre-registration required at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com or call 719-520-6387.
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Sustainability Series: Egg Dyeing with Natural DyesSaturday, April 9, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
We will use the bounty of nature’s color to dye eggs with plant materials. Dye and design your own take-home eggs and gain the knowledge to continue creating at home. All materials included.
$10 per person/$8 per member
Pre-registration required at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com or call 719-520-6387.
Saturday, April 9, 2022
After a two year hiatus of participating in a poetry event in store, we are happy to announce that we will host two poets to celebrate Poetry Month. Come by Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second Street, Monument on Saturday, April 9 from 1-3 to meet poets Joe Murphy and Lonnie Wartman. They will read from their collections, talk a bit about writing poetry, answer questions and give tips. Please feel free to bring a poem or your own or a favorite poem to recite as we will have an open period for our guests to contribute (if they are interested). We look forward to a fun month of celebrating the art of poetry.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Event Name:Monthly Education Series - Data Driven Decisions for your Business
Description:
A wealth of data and digital insights is available at your fingertips. Building costs, labor statistics, buying behavior, generational differences and more are all points of data that can make it possible to make more informed decisions that will lead to business growth, evolution, and an increased bottom line. Join us to learn more about the power of data driven decision making and how it can help grow your business.
Facilitated by: Kayla Huthoefer NelsonCo-Hosted by:
Sponsored by:
Thanks to a sponsorship by Ent Credit Union, this workshop is free!
Friday, April 15, 2022
Nighttime Eggstravaganza at Fox Run Regional ParkFriday, April 15
$5 per person/$4 per member
7:30 • 8:00 • 8:30 p.m.
Egg hunts aren’t just for young children! Join us for a glow in the dark egg hunt at Fox Run Regional Park. Work with your team of 2-6 people to find eggs that will contain the answers you need to win a prize!
Recommended ages 8+.
Prepaid registration required for specific start time.
$5 per person/ $4 per member
Prepaid registration required at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com or call 719-520-6387.
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Chocolate Bunny Egg HuntSaturday, April 16
9-10 a.m. • 11 -12 p.m. • 1-2 p.m. • 3-4 p.m.
Join the Bunny Guide to search for eggs along the trail and
exchange your finds for a chocolate bunny!
Fun and educational. Ages 2+
$6 per person/$5 per member
Pre-registration required at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com or call 719-520-6387.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at our monthly networking mixer on April 19 at Lee's Spirits, 303 W. Highway 105, Monument.Thank you to this month's hosts:
These events are a perfect opportunity to meet face to face with other business professionals while enjoying great food and refreshments. AND Lee Spirits has created a special drink menu for us!
FREE for Chamber Members
$10 for Partner Members
$15 for Non-Members/Future Members
Please register ahead of time.
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Join Us for Breakfast
Ricardo Cordova of Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Business will be our speaker.
Ricardo will help us explore the problems with our health, the current reality impacting our hope and business. Additionally, he will discuss the opportunity to change and impact our business and future with a defined, bulletproof plan encompassing coaching, community, system, and fuelings.
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 50 salespeople for your business!
Click below to register!
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Jackson Creek Senior Living to Host Colorado Parkinson Foundation for Lunch & Learn Presentation on April 21Free & Open to the Public
MONUMENT, Colo. – April 7, 20222 – A Colorado Parkinson Foundation representative will be speaking at the Jackson Creek Senior Living monthly “Lunch-n-Learn” event on Thursday, April 21 at 11 a.m. MT.
Members of the public are invited to visit the Jackson Creek Senior Living campus, located at 16601 Jackson Creek Parkway, in Monument, Colo., for this free event. Lunch will be served during the presentation followed by a question-and-answer session for guests to find out more about caring for the unique needs of those with Parkinson’s disease.
The Colorado Parkinson Foundation provides support for Parkinson’s patients, their families, and caregivers as a resource for information about symptoms, medication, research, and treatment of the disease. In addition to helping raise funds for Parkinson’s research, the foundation also trains professional caregivers, including doctors and nurses, on how to care for those living with Parkinson’s Disease.
For more information or to RSVP, visit jacksoncreekseniorliving.com/events/ or contact Laura Hale at 719-725-6060.
About Jackson Creek Senior Living (www.jacksoncreekseniorliving.com)
Jackson Creek Senior Living was designed to meet the growing need for senior housing and health care in El Paso County. The community is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected Colorado-based senior care management company.
Thursday, April 21, 2022
A fascinating look at Colorado history by award-winning author Randi Samuelson-Brown. She has uncovered obscure and strange facts by researching the early years of Colorado. Please join the Palmer Lake Historical Society in the newly reopened Town Hall for this program. Doors open at 6:30; the program will start at 7 pm. Light refreshments will be served immediately afterward.Saturday, April 23, 2022
Earth Day Story on the Trail and Upcycled CraftSaturday, April 23, 10:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Nature Walk meets story time during a self-guided children’s story while walking along a trail. Stop in the nature center afterwards for a take-home craft made with upcycled materials.
FREE. Donations appreciated.
Friday, April 29, 2022
Please join us for a tree planting demonstration and a discussion on bird-friendly tree varieties and practices. Attendees can take home a free bird-friendly plant or bush.Saturday, April 30, 2022 - Sunday, May 1, 2022
Don Quixote dreams of adventure. He takes Sancho Panza on a quest in search of Dulcinea, a woman Don Quixote believes to be so lovely and noble that she must be divinity. Join us for classical ballet’s favorite rom-com, live in the theater or in the comfort of your home through a livestream ticket! Special thanks to pianist Alaina DeBellevue for live accompaniment.
Performances Sat 4/30 at 2PM & Sun 5/1 at 1PM. Tickets: b.link/DonQuixoteGala2022 or email boxoffice@centennialstateballet.org
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Great American CleanupSaturday, April 30, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Join the community in this effort to complete cleanup projects at parks, trails, creeks, and roadways.
To volunteer, please visit www.gacppp.com
Preregistration required.
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Join the movement for the Colorado Springs Walk to Defeat ALS® taking place on Saturday, April 30th 2022 at Memorial Park! We cannot wait to be back in person, and walking with you this year! As we continue to navigate our new “normal,” our first and foremost priority is to keep our ALS community safe. We will be requiring masks at our Walk event, and will be inclusive of all CDC state and local public health official requirements.
TOGETHER AS ONE!
We can’t wait for you to join us and enjoy your day filled with love, community, and support. There are many people in your communities that are suffering from ALS. We need your help in fighting ALS on all fronts –fundraising, advocacy, and research. The ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter strives to fight ALS and empower people living with ALS today. The Colorado Springs Walk to Defeat ALS® is an outlet for families, friends, communities, companies, and YOU to demonstrate your concern for the urgent need to find the cure for ALS. SIGN UP, RAISE FUNDS, HAVE FUN, AND WALK WITH US! We can’t wait for you to sign-up, it’s free and a wonderful way to show your support!
TOGETHER AS ONE!
We can’t wait for you to join us and enjoy your day filled with love, community, and support. There are many people in your communities that are suffering from ALS. We need your help in fighting ALS on all fronts –fundraising, advocacy, and research. The ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter strives to fight ALS and empower people living with ALS today. The Colorado Springs Walk to Defeat ALS® is an outlet for families, friends, communities, companies, and YOU to demonstrate your concern for the urgent need to find the cure for ALS. SIGN UP, RAISE FUNDS, HAVE FUN, AND WALK WITH US! We can’t wait for you to sign-up, it’s free and a wonderful way to show your support!
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Favorite author, Sandra Dallas, will be at Covered Treasures Bookstore on Saturday, April 30, from 11-1 to sign her latest title, Little Souls. Sandra is a frequent author to the bookstore. Besides writing historical novels set in Colorado and the west, she is a columnist for the Denver Post. She reviews books of regional interest once a month. Please come by the store to meet Sandra on Saturday, April 30. 