Author: Benn Farrell
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Hundreds gather as Palmer Lake awakens whimsical new troll sculpture
A whimsical new guardian has taken up residence beneath Palmer Lake’s pedestrian bridge. Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered June 28 to celebrate the unveiling of an 8-foot-tall metal troll sculpture created by Monument artist and blacksmith Jodi Bliss during Awake Palmer Lake’s “Awake the Troll” community celebration. The sculpture, which now overlooks the popular…
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Palmer Lake to ‘awaken’ new troll sculpture during community celebration
A new resident with a dose of whimsy is preparing to emerge from beneath the pedestrian bridge in Palmer Lake. Residents and visitors are invited to gather at 2 p.m., June 28, for Awake the Troll at Palmer Lake. The event is an unveiling celebration introducing the community’s newest piece of public art, a large…
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Monument, Palmer Lake ready to celebrate Independence Day with annual traditions
The Tri-Lakes area is preparing to celebrate Independence Day with its largest and longest-running small-town Fourth of July traditions, as Monument and Palmer Lake welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a full day of patriotic festivities on July 4. Celebrating the United States of America’s 250th birthday this year, from an early morning fun…
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Client appreciation event highlights Fletcher Team’s national real estate recognition
Boot Barn Hall became the site of a large-scale client appreciation celebration hosted by a Monument-based real estate group, of which the last two years has exponentially grown its outreach to the communities it serves. The group’s efforts have culminated into state and national rankings. More than 1,000 clients, friends and community supporters gathered June…
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Young anglers reel in fun at annual Tri-Lakes Kids Fishing Derby
Young anglers lined the shores of Palmer Lake June 6 as the Tri-Lakes Lions Club hosted its annual Tri-Lakes Kids Fishing Derby, drawing 200 children and their families for a morning of fishing, prizes and community service. The free event, open to children ages 4-14, featured a longest-fish tournament divided into three age categories. Participants…
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Young anglers reel in fun at annual Tri-Lakes Kids Fishing Derby
Young anglers lined the shores of Palmer Lake June 6 as the Tri-Lakes Lions Club hosted its annual Tri-Lakes Kids Fishing Derby, drawing 200 children and their families for a morning of fishing, prizes and community service. The free event, open to children ages 4-14, featured a longest-fish tournament divided into three age categories. Participants…
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Birthday Bash in Limbach celebrates 147th anniversary of Town of Monument
Area residents and visitors were introduced to a taste of what may be the future of birthday celebrations for the Town of Monument. Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered June 4 at Limbach Park in Monument to celebrate the town’s 147th birthday during its inaugural Monumental Birthday Bash. The event was an evening of live…
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Birthday Bash in Limbach celebrates 147th anniversary of Town of Monument
Area residents and visitors were introduced to a taste of what may be the future of birthday celebrations for the Town of Monument. Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered June 4 at Limbach Park in Monument to celebrate the town’s 147th birthday during its inaugural Monumental Birthday Bash. The event was an evening of live…
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After many years, Elephant Rock Experience to open doors for community preview this weekend
Community members will soon have the long-awaited opportunity to explore one of Palmer Lake’s newest destinations for wellness, entertainment and special events. The Elephant Rock Experience hosts a two-day open house June 13-14, at 350 State Highway 105 in Palmer Lake. The new facility encompasses the Top of E.Rock Amphitheater, Creekside E.vent Center and E.co…
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Bell tolls for fallen veterans at Monument’s Memorial Day ceremony
Monument officials and members of the community gathered the morning of Memorial Day to honor fallen military service members through prayer, patriotic readings and the solemn ringing of a memorial bell. The Town of Monument held its annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony May 25 at Monument Cemetery, where veterans organizations, town officials, first responders, Boy…