Town of Parker Colorado Blog

Parker Colorado's first website imports activities blog

2012-01-22T06:58:00.000-07:00

A New Facelift to combine The Blog & The Directory 1/1/18

The first website of Parker received a facelift on 11/11/11

You will find this re-design is much easier to navigate and allows for Parker residents to comment on and post their own content on the website.

You'll find pages to help you know everything you ever wanted to know about living in Parker Colorado but didn't know who to ask.

The links below will give you an idea of all of the content on the website

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2012-01-22T06:43:00.003-07:00

Dr Ryan Hatch is proud to announce the creation of his new interactive website and blog.

You'll be able to keep up to date on the latest in Chiropractic and Health News in Parker CO by subscribing to http://parkerchiropracticandacupuncture.com/

Neat Freaks House Keeping in Parker Colorado

2009-08-10T16:02:00.004-06:00

Announcing the new website for
Neat Freaks Housekeeping Service
Serving Home Owners in Parker, Castle Rock,
Highlands Ranch, DTC, Cherry Hills Village,
Aurora Southlands and Lone Tree Colorado.

They have received the Best of the Best Award for home cleaning services in the Castle Rock, Parker Colorado area for 2008 and 2009. Please visit their new website for information on how they can help you get your home in order, with move in move out services or real estate agent services.

Volunteer Opportuities for Youth to get their hours for HS Graduation+

2009-01-22T16:15:00.001-07:00

3rd Annual Asian Festival sponsored by the Parker Arts Council

2009-01-04T06:02:00.000-07:00

2009 Parker Asian Festival
1/17/2009 2:00 PM
Parker Fieldhouse
18700 E. Plaza Drive, Parker, CO. 80134.

Journey to the Far East...you will be mesmerized by traditional clothing, explanations of traditions going back thousands of years, & a variety of entertainment including authentic music and dance performances, martial art demonstrations, and the amazing Lion Dance.

The festival will also include an Asian Market with vendors providing food, beverages, and merchandise; an art display provided by the Parker Arts Guild; and children’s activities. Come and celebrate the New Year (The year of the Ox) with a cultural learning experience that the whole family will enjoy. Admission is $5.00 per person (children age 3 and under are free). Purchase your tickets at the door on the day of the event.

Parker Recreation Hiking Club

2009-01-04T05:57:00.000-07:00

There is a new club at Parker Rec. Information will be updated as new hikes are scheduled, follow this link to see more details and upcoming functions.

Whose Line isit Anyway?

2009-01-04T05:54:00.000-07:00

Whose Line is it Anyway?
1/16/2009 7:00 PM
Mary Gill Theatre, Chaparral High School

Presented by Chaparral High School. For more information call 303.387.3633

Two Lost Dogs.. Parker Colorado area.

2008-12-23T13:20:00.000-07:00

LOST DOGS

Lost around 12/13/08 in Parker area. A large male Chocolate Lab named Grizz and his sidekick Jackson who is a long haired Dashshound (unaltered male)

They were wearing tags but may have lost them. Little girl is heartbroken.

Wendy Harrison email me here

Town of Parker Colorado offers Free Homeowner Class

2008-12-03T08:20:00.002-07:00

For the "Do It Yourself' type "this is a chance to ask all kinds of building-related questions. The class will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at Parker Town Hall, located at 20120 E. Mainstreet.

The Building Department staff will inform Parker residents about the permit process, explain fees and required inspections. This is a great opportunity to meet the people who will help you with the application and plan review process and also to meet with the field inspectors.

The Town of Parker is known to be very picky so it makes good sense to listen to their instructions!

You can call the building department with any questions at 303.841.1970 or email building@parkeronline.org.

A great service offered by the Town of Parker

Parker Chamber Christmas Puzzle 2008

2008-12-01T12:08:00.001-07:00

A fun family activity during the holidays is the Parker Chamber Christmas Puzzle. When you are out and about doing your holiday shopping, you can collect pieces of the 2008 Parker Chamber Christmas Puzzle.

Collect all 16 pieces for a wonderful porcelain ornament! The images for 2008 are below-the art for the limited edition, collectors porcelain ornament (on the right). The full color watercolor was created by Parker's own Paul Valdez, a member of the Parker Artists Guild.

How do you collect all the puzzle pieces? Visit participating stores that have a piece of the puzzle.

No pieces will be given out at any drive throughs, you must go in to the bank/store to get your piece of the puzzle!

Follow the link above to see the locations to find your puzzle pieces at various stores throughout Parker .

Post-Turkey Parents' Day Out, Kids' Fieldhouse Fun Day!

2008-11-11T09:22:00.000-07:00

Register NOW~!!
Mom and Dad want to hit the big sales the day after Thanksgiving, and the kids think that's a lousy way to spend their free day off of school.
We have the solution! On Friday, Nov. 28, led by our trained and talented Recreation Staff, the Post-Turkey Parents' Day Out program will keep kids active and supervised while Mom and Dad shop. Youth ages five to 12 years old can play all day at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr.
Bring a sack lunch, drink and snack. Wear tennis shoes and bring skates if you have them. Activities include but are not limited to sports, games, crafts, skating, climbing wall, and a short Holiday movie.
There will be two sessions offered, five hours each. Kids can play for one session or both. Registration is open online at www.ParkerRec.com. For more information, call 303.805.6300.

Holiday Food & Craft Boutiques in Parker or the Surrounding area.

2008-11-07T12:19:00.002-07:00

Please feel free to add any Boutiques in or around Parker Colorado this Holiday Season!

Holiday Boutique at Black Bear

Sunday November 16, 10:30am - 3:00pm

Black Bear Golf Course

11400 Canterberry Pkwy, Parker Colorado

Town Council Election Results 2008

2008-11-06T07:30:00.001-07:00

The Town of Parker election for Town Council are in. Incumbent Gary Lassiter returns for another 4 years and newly elected to town council are Mike Waid and Lisa Coe, beating out incumbents Trace Kaker and Debbie Lewis. We wish them all the best!

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Community Celebration of Handel's Messiah. Come Sing with Us!

2008-11-05T10:40:00.001-07:00

The Fine Arts Department of the Parker United Methodist Church invite all community members to come and join the choir and orchestra in the annual

Handels Messiah Community Celebration

Or just come and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the celebration of our Lord.

If you would like to join in and sing with us please come to the community rehearsals on Wednesday and Saturday the week before
All are welcome to sing! Bring your friends and family!

Please see complete information here.

Movie and a Martini @ The Wildlife Pavilion

2008-11-03T08:44:00.001-07:00

The Wildlife Experience just announced their 2009 lineup of Movie and a Martini events!

This popular film series begins with a delicious cocktail hour featuring martinis, cheese platters and desserts. Following cocktail hour, guests then grab popcorn and take their seats for a special presentation of a timeless film chosen by Movie and a Martini enthusiasts.

Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m., Movie begins at 7:30 p.m. The galleries and exhibits in the museum are open for guests to enjoy during cocktail hour..

* February 12 - Dirty Dancing (1987) Patrick Swayze & Jennifer Grey
* April 16 - Gentleman Prefer Blondes (1953) Jane Russell & Marilyn Monroe
* May 14 - 16 Candles (1984) Molly Ringwald & John Cusak
* July 16 - The Princess Bride (1987) Robin Wright & Cary Elwes
* September 17 - Rebel Without a Cause (1955) James Dean & Natalie Wood
* October 15 - Jaws (1975) Roy Schneider & Richard Dreyfuss

Tickets for these events will go on sale soon!

Railbender Skate & Tennis Park Opening soon!

2008-10-28T13:36:00.000-06:00

There will be a dedication on Monday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m.The park is located at the southwest corner of Twenty Mile Road and Plaza Drive, just west of the Parker Fieldhouse.

The eight-acre Railbender Park includes a new skate park, four tennis courts, two picnic shelters, restroom facilities and a playground. Town Council has long seen a need to enhance both the skate and tennis facilities in our community.

Mainstreet Streetscape Project Update Update for Oct. 23, 2008 Upcoming detours!

2008-10-23T11:47:00.000-06:00

Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 26, removal and replacement of the existing concrete paving in the West Victorian intersection will begin. Once the removal has been completed, they will begin placement of the new concrete pavement throughout the intersection beginning Monday, Oct. 27 with an anticipated reopening of the intersection late in the day Wednesday, Oct. 29.

This work will require that the intersection be completely closed from 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, through approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29. This will require a complete closure of Mainstreet, with no vehicular traffic on Mainstreet between the west Victorian intersection and Pikes Peak Drive to the west. Pedestrian traffic will be allowed for access to downtown businesses.

ALL of Mainstreet traffic will be diverted to the following detours:

Westbound traffic from East Mainstreet, wanting to use Mainstreet, will be detoured at Pikes Peak to the south. West bound traffic will also be able to turn north on East Victorian and proceed to Longs Way.

Eastbound Mainstreet traffic will be detoured to the south at the Wells Fargo bank entrance through the parking lot area and may either proceed to Rodeo Drive or to Pikes Peak and go north or south on Pikes Peak.

Traffic that is southbound on Longs Way will not be able to get through the West Victorian and Mainstreet intersection, but will still be able to access parking at O'Brien Park, the 20-Mile Building or the Parker Station parking area from either West Victorian or East Victorian.

Please be advised that Mainstreet in the downtown area will not be reopened to traffic until the afternoon on Wednesday, Oct. 29. It is anticipated that both the Victorian loop and Mainstreet will re-open at that time. Please understand that these time frames are weather dependent, but every reasonable effort will be made to meet this schedule.

Detour signing will be in-place as of 7 a.m. on Sunday morning, Oct. 26. Please seek alternate routes for access to Parker Road and to Pine Drive. Visit the Town's Web site at www.parkeronline.org for alternate routes around the construction area.

Businesses in the downtown area can still be accessed by parking in public areas on Pilgrims Place off Pikes Peak Drive, behind the Parker Station building, the 20-Mile building or O'Brien Park.

Megan DiMaria Local Parker Author/Speaker

2008-10-16T14:41:00.004-06:00

The 2nd book "Out of Her Hands" was released this month and Megan has several book signings in the area.
October 11th: Book signing at Mardel's, 4887 S. Wadsworth Way, Littleton, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

October 18th: Multi-author book signing at Mardels, 5964 Barnes Rd., Colorado Springs from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

October 18th: Multi-author book signing at Connections Bookstore inside Woodmen Valley Chapel, 250 E. Woodmen Rd., Colorado Springs, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

November 10th: Book signing at Borders at 104th and I-25, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

November 29th: Book signing at Barnes & Noble, Southlands Town Center, 6300 S. Main St., Aurora, from 1:00 to 3:00.If you're in the area, I would love to meet with you. BTW, I always bring chocolate kisses to my book signings.

Thanksgiving Dinners for Parker Task Force

2008-10-15T14:31:00.004-06:00

Thanksgiving Dinners for Parker Task Force Clients

We have a goal for 2008 to again provide a Thanksgiving dinner to each client family that wishes to receive one. This year the Parker Task Force expects to provide Thanksgiving dinner to 250 families. The number of families we assist in the Parker, Franktown and Elizabeth areas has grown 31% in 2008 over 2007.

We need your help to make our Thanksgiving Dinner project a success and to meet our goal of providing a Thanksgiving meal to all of our clients that request one.

To help us you can either donate a food basket or money for prepared meals.

1. Food Baskets – Compile complete Thanksgiving dinners that families can prepare at home, packaged in baskets/tubs/boxes for a family of 4-6 people. Deliver to the conference room in the Parker Task Force building at 20118 E. Mainstreet between 10am & 2pm on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2007. Clients will pick them up later that day.

What to put in the basket/box/tub - a complete Thanksgiving dinner - for example:

Frozen turkey
Aluminum turkey pan
Dinner rolls
2 sticks of butter
Bag of potatoes
Stuffing
Frozen pie
Gravy,
packets or jars Can of cranberries
Vegetables (canned or frozen)
Bag of Salad Greens and dressing
Can of sweet potatoes

Please put items needing refrigeration/freezing in grocery bags so we can store them in the refrigerators until the meals are picked up later in the day. Please bag freezer items and refrigerator items in separate bags. OR

2. Monetary Donations – Monetary donations will be used to purchase prepared Thanksgiving dinners from local grocery store deli departments for our client families who can not cook their own meals. We will purchase the meals, contact clients and arrange for them to pick them up. Each meal for a family of 4-6 costs about $45.00. Checks may be made payable to the Parker Task Force (memo: Thanksgiving dinners). Monetary donations may be mailed to the Parker Task Force, Attn: Diane Roth, at 20118 East Mainstreet, Unit D, Parker, CO 80138.

Please contact Diane Roth at dianer@parkertaskforce.org or leave a message at 303-841-3460 with any questions or to sponsor families for this project. http://www.parkertaskforce.org/

Thank you so much for bringing comfort and cheer to families this Thanksgiving season.

Ongoing Saga of Mainstreet Construction

2008-10-10T14:24:00.000-06:00

Per the Town of Parker -
"Next week, the contractor will begin removal of the existing sidewalk from Pikes Peak west, on the south side of Mainstreet. They anticipate starting the placement of the new sidewalk in this area by Thursday following installation work by the lighting and landscape subcontractors of their respective infrastructure.

They also plan to continue the curb and gutter removal and replacement from West Victorian to the west, on the south side of the street. Traffic will continue to be shifted to detour routes as various lane closures will be needed during working hours. This will give them access to the eastbound lanes during the day. There are no complete Mainstreet closures anticipated this week.

The lighting and traffic system sub-contractor will be working on placing additional signal lights on the newly erected traffic signal poles, and they also will be placing lighting conduit and bases along the south side of Mainstreet west of Pikes Peak prior to sidewalk placement.

The irrigation and landscaping sub-contactor will be working in this same area, placing conduit for irrigation of the new trees that will eventually be placed along this section. They will also begin working on repairing the existing irrigation and landscaping that has been damaged during construction.

There will be traffic control devices and flagging personnel in the area during working hours to assist vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please be aware that the flagging personnel are there for you're your safety. Please be courteous and respectful as you pass through the project.

If you are driving or walking in the construction area, please be aware of all the equipment and workers in the immediate construction area, and proceed with extreme caution.

Restricted parking areas along Mainstreet will continue on both sides of the street as the construction activities go on. Please continue parking in outlying areas or parking lots.

The sidewalk in the park area, along the north side of Mainstreet at O'Brien Park and on both sides of west Victorian is still somewhat restricted. If you are in the park, please stay on the park (north) side of the orange safety fence for your own safety. Please be very cautious when crossing Mainstreet, and if driving through Mainstreet, watch for pedestrians.

Thank you in advance for your patience during this important project."

2008 Town of Parker Budget

2008-10-09T09:25:00.000-06:00

The proposed budget was approved by Council on first reading on Oct. 6 and the second reading of the budget will take place at the regular Council meeting on Oct. 20.

If you have questions or comments on the budget or the budget process, please email Finance Director Mike Farina at mfarina@parkeronline.org.

Parker 2008 Budget Highlights PDF Here

Are you Registered to vote??

2008-10-07T10:31:00.001-06:00

Are you registered to vote?? Obama/Palin/McCain/Biden.... It's a mess! But stand up and be counted.... click this link -> Colorado Registered Voters to find out. If you ARE registered this site will also tell you your voting day Polling location and the various polling spots for early voting.

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Town of Parker Update on Mainstreet Construction & Coffee with Chris

2008-09-25T07:08:00.001-06:00

Monthly Mainstreet Construction Update Meetings (Coffee with Chris)

Join the Town of Parker and the on-site Mainstreet Construction project manager on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. at the 20 Mile Coffee Shop on Mainstreet for a monthly project update meeting. This meeting is open to all local businesses and residents.

Bring your questions! Complimentary coffee will be provided.Update for Sept. 26, 2008:

Next week, the contractor will continue the removal and replacement of the curb, gutter and sidewalk on the south side of Mainstreet from the east side of the Parker Mainstreet Center to or through the East Victorian intersection. They will also continue to place the sidewalk on the south side of Mainstreet between Pikes Peak and East Victorian. They will place the drain that carries storm water across the sidewalk on the east side of the Sage building and begin working on the remainder of the lateral sidewalk drains in front of Parker Station. While this work is underway, traffic will continue to be shifted in the morning and the evening as they have been for the past week.

Beginning on Friday, Oct. 3, removal of the existing concrete paving in the East Victorian intersection will begin. Once the removal has been completed, they will begin placement of the new concrete pavement throughout the intersection on Saturday. This work will require that the intersection be completely closed through the weekend, until Monday morning, Oct. 6 after the concrete has gained enough strength to allow travel across it.

ALL of Mainstreet traffic will be diverted to the following detours:

Westbound traffic from East Mainstreet, wanting to use Mainstreet, will be detoured to Sommerset Lane from Pine Drive to Victorian Drive then back to west bound Mainstreet.

East bound Mainstreet traffic will be detoured from West Victorian Drive to Sommerset Lane, to Pine Drive.

Northbound Pikes Peak traffic will only be able to go westbound on Mainstreet.

There will be traffic control devices and flagging personnel in the area during working hours to assist vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please be aware that the flagging personnel are there for your safety. Please be courteous and respectful as you pass through the project.

The lighting contractor will be working in the Pikes Peak intersection placing the two signal poles on the south side of the intersection, and the mast arms for the traffic signals across the intersection. They may also hang some traffic signals at that time.

If you are driving or walking in the construction area, please be aware of all the equipment and workers in the immediate construction area, and proceed with extreme caution.

Restricted parking areas along Mainstreet will continue on both sides of the street as the construction activities go on. Please continue parking in outlying areas or parking lots.

The sidewalk in the park area, along the north side of Mainstreet at O'Brien Park and on both sides of west Victorian is still somewhat restricted. If you are in the park, please stay on the park (north) side of the orange safety fence for your own safety. Please be very cautious when crossing Mainstreet, and if driving through Mainstreet, watch for pedestrians.

Thank you in advance for your patience during this important project.

Q&A for Parker Colorado Fall 2008

2008-09-18T14:13:00.003-06:00

Q & A

Ok folks, here is a spot you can post questions, thoughts and comments for us to ponder.

Mike Bard Holiday Baseball Camp!

2008-09-16T17:12:00.003-06:00

From the Town of Parker Recreation
"The teaming up of the Parker Fieldhouse and baseball instructor Mike Bard has provided an amazing opportunity for kids from Parker and beyond. The indoor facility allows youth to get field time during the winter. 100,000 square feet of sports turf, cages and other surfaces will be available to Mike's staff and the campers.

The 2007 Parker Holiday Camp was a great success, and the interest in the 2008 camp began immediately after last year's camp was over. "We (Mike Bard Baseball) get several emails a day asking to be informed about the 2008 Holiday Camp in Parker. It's amazing how word has spread so quickly among the baseball circles. People are not only coming from all over the state of Colorado, but also from nearby states like Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming."

Phillip, a dad of a 2007 camper from Parker, had this to say about the camp: "I tell everyone I know in baseball about this camp. It was amazing to me that my boys could actually get winded at a baseball camp. Everything went so smoothly, the boys went from station to station, with no time to stand around or goof off. To me it was like the kids got two weeks of practice and instruction in just two days."

Mike's staff will include enough coaches to have one coach for every 10 campers. The quality of the instruction is very one-on-one, with adjustments being made according to the needs of the child. Kerrick, age 11, was at the camp last year. "My favorite coach was Clint Barmes. He really taught us how to stay back on the ball. He was also very nice.and funny." Brawna, a mom from Franktown, says "it's an ideal Christmas gift for the ultimate baseball lover," and says her son and his friends will be the first ones to sign up again this year when registration opens.

This year's Holiday Baseball Camp will be held at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Drive, on Dec. 27 and 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Baseball players ages six to 18 can register for camp online at www.ParkerRec.com. Click the online registration icon and search with keywords Holiday Baseball. Registration fees are $195 for Parker residents, $215 for non-residents.

For more information on the Holiday Baseball Camp, call Errin Reese at 303.805.6308. Information and a mail-in registration form are also available at www.MikeBardBaseball.com.