A feast of family-friendly sights, sounds, treats and eats highlight the August community calendar.

The events include a Touch-a-Truck and Pancake Breakfast, Art Hop, Monument Rebels Community Golf Outing, Food Truck Friday and the Tri-Lakes Cruisers Annual Benefit Car Show. Each event promises to delight hundreds of guests and foster a strong, local camaraderie.

An inaugural Touch-a-Truck and Pancake Breakfast will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Aug. 15 at the Monument Fire District admin offices, 19775 Mitchell Ave. Fire trucks and heavy equipment, first responders and a free pancake breakfast comprise this free event.

Kids of all ages are invited to meet local firefighters and police officers, and climb aboard and learn about the fire trucks, heavy equipment and police vehicles.

Jamey Bumgarner, division chief of support services, MFD, said the idea for event originated from a wet-down ceremony in which firefighters physically push a new fire truck into the station bay to place it into service. That’s when the idea to involve the community and offer a sit-down breakfast was born.

“Public Works will bring some heavy equipment, and people can come and go all morning long,” Bumgarner said.

Town Manager Madeline VanDenHoek added, “The MFD fire chief proposed partnering with the Town of Monument and Monument Police Department to bring the event to the community.”

The MFD International Association of Fire Fighters, who represent MFD career fire fighters and emergency personnel in northwest El Paso County, will serve breakfast. To learn more call 719-484-0911.

The Downtown Monument Art Hop is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. on Aug. 20 in downtown Monument. This free event is designed to celebrate local arts and culture while boosting community engagement and supporting historic downtown businesses. Artisan vendors, author book signings, live music, local art displays and special activities will be featured.

Participating neighborhood businesses are hosting the event that include acoustic performances and open mic setups at Trails End Taproom and other local spots. Visitors can meet regional authors and pick up signed copies at Covered Treasures Bookstore.

Visitors can browse custom jewelry, handcrafted wares displays and paintings by local artists. Also, they can feast on gourmet snacks, food truck bites or sweet, savory ice cream from local downtown favorites. Call 719-481-2954 for more details.

For those who like to swing, a Monument Rebels Community Golf Outing is scheduled for 7 a.m. on Aug. 28 at the King’s Deer Golf Club, 16240 Old Denver Road.

Experience breathtaking Rocky Mountain views at Kings Deer, one of the region’s premier championship links courses. Registration/Range opens at 7 a.m. Welcome/Shotgun Start begins at 8 a.m., followed by an Awards/Lunch at 2 p.m. Submit registration questions to Austin Tucker at atucker@corampage.org.

Also on that day, Food Truck Friday will offer a variety of tasty foodstuff from 5-8 p.m. at Rocco’s, 631 Sanctuary Rim Dr. Food trucks will offer zesty Caribbean, German, Italian, Jamaican and Mexican cuisine as well as grilled cheese, gourmet hot dogs and smoked wings and chicken. This will be the last of the season with food trucks and live music.

The popular Tri-Lakes Cruisers Annual Benefit Car Show, scheduled for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Aug. 30, 166 Second St., concludes the monthly festivities with its showcase of eye-catching classic cars and hot rods to benefit Tri-Lakes Cares. Phone 719-481-4864 for more information.