Tag: monument
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Comfort food and friendly service at Monument cafe
Sometimes ambiance is about more than décor, which helps explain the comfortable vibe at MyHouse Cafe in Monument. It’s a small, unpretentious place with little to distinguish it when it comes to interior design. Instead it’s all about the food and the exceptionally friendly staff that serves it. Based on the steady flow of diners,…
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Comfort food and friendly service at Monument cafe
Sometimes ambiance is about more than décor, which helps explain the comfortable vibe at MyHouse Cafe in Monument. It’s a small, unpretentious place with little to distinguish it when it comes to interior design. Instead it’s all about the food and the exceptionally friendly staff that serves it. Based on the steady flow of diners,…
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Bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson finds endless stories in Monument’s quiet beauty
For Kevin J. Anderson, meeting Tarzan and the Hulk in the same night was a surreal reminder of how far a career built on imagination can go. From his home in Monument, the bestselling author has created some of science fiction’s biggest universes while keeping his creative roots firmly planted in Colorado soil. Earlier this…
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Human trafficking awareness session set for Nov. 6
A “Know the Signs, Change A Life: Human Trafficking Awareness” session will be held from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6 at Monument Community Presbyterian Church, 238 Third St. The session will educate the community on human trafficking by presenting facts, correcting misconceptions and offering ways to help combat this out-of-control heinous crime in Colorado. Kristin…
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Renovations underway at The Ascent Church
A two-year renovation project designed to enhance aesthetics and expand services currently is underway at a thriving gospel-centered non-denominational parish. The Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Road in Monument, is building a new atrium and 750-seat worship center. The expansion will create more space and increase worship services capacity, enhance the aesthetic and spiritual atmosphere,…
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Empty bowl fundraiser helps fill tummies
Empty bowls can sometimes result in full tummies. The Empty Bowls fundraiser was held Oct. 1 at Lewis-Palmer High School. The event is one the two major fundraisers held by Monument Hill Kiwanis to benefit Tri- Lakes Cares, which feeds area families of modest means. “Tri-Lakes Cares (is a) community-based, volunteer supported, resource center whose…
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How we make winter weather decisions | D-38 Leadership Update
Fall temperatures have arrived, and we know that means winter is just around the corner. As we begin to prepare for the first snowflakes, it’s a great time to remind our families, staff and community members how to stay informed about snow day closures and delays. If you ever wondered how we make our winter…
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Planet Fitness in Monument opens; celebration Saturday
Planet Fitness in Monument, 16096 Jackson Creek Parkway, is open and the newest fitness club location will have a grand opening celebration at 10 a.m. Saturday. As with other new Planet Fitness locations in the region, the Monument club was adapted from an existing structure, the company said. Sharing a wall with a PetSmart, the…
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Trinity Community Park unveils new phases
Trinity Community Park officially opened three major new features last month with a celebration that drew so many residents, civic leaders and volunteers, it filled the parking lot and more. Coinciding with International Peace Day, Trinity Community Park organizers and caretakers had official ribbon cuttings celebration Sept. 21 at the park in Monument to celebrate…
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Monument Police resume community meetings over coffee
After a busy summer hiatus, the Monument Police Department is back to meeting with residents in an informal setting. Several officers joined community members this week at Wesley Owens in Monument to answer questions, hear concerns and build relationships. The department’s return to its quarterly gatherings follows a successful summer of outreach. On June 29,…