Pine Lane Bridge Completed

Town Celebrates Opening of Pine Lane Bridge

Please join the Town of Parker on Monday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Pine Lane bridge (near the intersection of Pine Lane and Twenty Mile roads) to celebrate the official opening of the bridge. The bridge, which is over Cherry Creek, is north of Lincoln Avenue and connects Pine Lane between South Parker and Jordan Roads.

Light refreshments will be served.

Town of Parker Colorado BLOG Talk to the Town of Parker!

Town of Parker Colorado BLOG Talk to the Town of Parker!

Jock and Jills Closing this Week!!!

Is this space cursed? Isn't this the 3rd or 4th Restaurant to fail in this spot? We heard this was closing this week and I'm really disappointed. I thought this was a great sports bar, and I really enjoyed the back patio all Spring, Summer and Fall. What do you think is the problem? Are we are Parkerites supporting our local businesses by eating and shopping in Parker? Share what you think with everyone.

Join us for the Parker Christmas Carriage Parade on Dec. 8!

Join us for the Parker Christmas Carriage Parade on Dec. 8!

The Town of Parker and the Colorado Driving Society will kick off the holidays in Parker with the long-awaited Christmas Carriage Parade on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. The Christmas Carriage Parade is a Parker
tradition that has evolved into a Town staple. The day begins at 10 a.m. at the Winter Market and Craft Fair located at the Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet. Santa will arrive at noon and will be available for pictures in Ruth's Chapel located next to the Mainstreet Center. Many thanks to Parker Water and Sanitation for helping Santa find his way to Parker for the Parade. Be sure to take your family back to the Mainstreet Center Parking lot for Pony Rides and the Petting Zoo, brought to you by Comcast.

The "Country Christmas" themed parade will commence at 2 p.m. heading west on Mainstreet, up Victorian, onto the O'Brien North property, back down Longs Way and will return down Victorian back to Mainstreet, heading east. Road closures include E. Mainstreet, Pine Drive, Victorian Circle and Longs Way, south of the Senior Center. Please visit www.parkeronline.org for a route map and for more information.

Come and enjoy dozens of horse-drawn carriages, wagons and stagecoaches from across Colorado all dressed up for the occasion! An exciting parade narration with the help of Channel 9's Cheryl Preheim is sure to make an enjoyable parade experience for all. Those who miss getting their picture with Santa before the parade will be pleased to know that Santa plans to stay for a while before heading home to Mrs. Claus.

The Town looks forward to celebrating these honored traditions with you and your family.

Town of Parker Annual Tree Lighting

Kick off the holiday season at the Mayor's AnnualTree Lighting Event on Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. in O'Brien Park. Festive treats will be served as well as Chili as Parkerites as they await the spectacular lighting of the holiday display in O'Brien Park.

The event will continue at 5:30 p.m. with live holiday music from Frontier Valley Elementary School followed up by the choir of Sagewood Middle School. Be sure to take advantage of this year's new addition to the event and enjoy a carriage ride in the park and around downtown Parker! Please bring a canned good for the Parker Task Force food drive and admission is free.

Cheer up a Soldier at Christmas!

A Great Christmas Idea!!!
Support A Recovering American Soldier
Page Content Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail to include packages, letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' or 'A Recovering American Soldier' that Walter Reed cannot accept these packages in support of the decision by then Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Transportation Policy in 2001. This decision was made to ensure the safety and well being of patients and staff at medical centers throughout the Department of Defense.

In addition, the U.S. Postal Service is no longer accepting "Any Service Member" or "A Recovering American Soldier" letters or packages. Mail to "Any Service Member" that is deposited into a collection box will not be delivered.

Instead of sending an “Any Wounded Soldier” letter or package to Walter Reed, please consider making a donation to one of the more than 300 nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping our troops and their families listed on the "America Supports You" website, www.americasupportsyou.mil

Other organizations that offer means of showing your support for our troops or assist wounded servicemembers and their families include:

http://www.usocares.org/
http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/tooursoldiers/
http://www.redcross.org

For individuals without computer access, your local military installation, the local National Guard or military reserve unit in your area may offer the best alternative to show your support to our returning troops and their families. Walter Reed Army Medical Center will continue to receive process and deliver all mail that is addressed to a specific individual.

As Walter Reed continues to enhance the medical care and processes for our returning service members, it must also must keep our patients and staff members safe while following Department of Defense policy. The outpouring of encouragement from the general public, corporate America and civic groups throughout the past year has been incredible. Our Warriors in Transition are amazed at the thanks and support they receive from their countrymen.

The Golden Compass - Anti God?

THE GOLDEN COMPASS, a new movie targeted at children, will be released December 7, 2007. This movie is based on a the first book of a trilogy by atheist Philip Pullman. In the final book a boy and girl kill God so they can do as they please. Pullman left little doubt about his intentions when he said in a 2003 interview that "My books are about killing God."

The movie is a watered down version of the first book and is designed to be very attractive in the hope unsuspecting parents will take their children to see the the movie and that the children will want the books for Christmas.

The movie has a well known cast, including Nicole Kidman, Kevin Bacon, and Sam Elliott. It will probably be advertised extensively, so it is crucial that we get the word out to warn parents to avoid this movie.

You can research this for yourself. Start with this article on Snopes.com, then go to Google.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp

Annual Community Messiah.

Come Sing with Us At this Annual Parker United Methodist Celebration!

The Messiah will be performed on Sunday December 2nd at the 8:00 am and 9:30 Service. Please mark your calendars for this sacred choral masterpiece in honor of our Savior's birth.

We also have a new beautiful sanctuary to perform this glorious piece of music!
All are welcome! Bring your friends and family!

The Fine Arts Ministries of Parker United Methodist Church are once again pleased to host Handel's Messiah . If you would like to join in and sing with us please come to the community rehearsals on Wednesday November 28th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and Saturday December 1st at 9:00 am In the sanctuary. Kurt really means all are welcome! You don't have to have a perfect voice or know the piece by heart, you just need to love to sing, and want to join in the experience of putting your voice with 80 other souls and an orchestra and let God do the rest. You won't be sorry you tried.

Pictures and more info here! http://www.parkercolorado.net/messiah.htm

They even make Recordings that are available to purchase for a nominal fee to show off to your friends!

Parker United Methodist Church (PUMC)

Check this site for a map!

Need more information? Want to try out for solo's?
Call the church at 303-841-3979 or Email Kurt Stroman here! kurt@parkerumc.org