Wednesday, February 27

Letter to Baseball Coaches in Parker, Castlerock, Franktown, Lone Tree and Aurora.

Coaches,

Hello, My name is John Hart and I am one of the assistant coaches for the Cyclones baseball organization out of Parker, for 10 U. We are a new team this year with players from Castle Rock, Parker, Franktown, Lone Tree, and Aurora. Primarily comprised of 9 yr olds playing up and early 10 yr olds. Most of the boys have come from competitive level AYL teams, including my son. We are playing AYL 10U and tournaments, I am contacting coaches for two reasons, one would be to extend the offer of scrimmages if any teams would be interested (obviously great practice and learning for the boys), and two is to see if anyone(coaches) know of any 9-10 yr olds that need a team, we need 1 ball player to round out our roster, as a couple of our boys are not available to play Sundays due to religious preferences. So we would be shorter on Sundays for tournaments, but would entertain a kid playing just league, just tournaments or tournaments and league. So if you would like to scrimmage or would know of any kids needing a team, feel free to call me or have them call me direct on my cell @ 303-434-5711 or You can also reach Warren Jablonski @303-435-1983. I look forward to meeting you all. We wish you all a wonderful season and hope to see you out on the ball fields.



Best regards !!! Take care!

John

Outdoor Spring Soccer leagues for all ages

Getting restless from the long winter and can't wait to get outside and play in the grass? Parker Recreation has outdoor spring soccer leagues for all ages!

Youth soccer leagues begin March 17. Registration has already begun at www.ParkerRec.com, so sign up now to get your child on a team! Youth soccer leagues are gender specific for youth in grades one to eight and include one practice and one game per week.

Want to work on soccer skills and improve your ball control this spring? Try the new Adult 3 v. 3 Outdoor league on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Prairie Crossing Elementary. Each team will play two 3 v. 3 games each weeknight in this 10 game league. There are no goal keepers for this league as goal and field sizes are mini!

For more information please contact Kiha Thomas at 303.805.6313 or email kthomas@parkeronline.org.

New Fitness Programs for Spring at the Parker Rec Center

Spring into fitness at Parker Recreation

Warm weather is right around the corner, and people's attention is turning toward favorite outdoor activities including cycling and golf. Parker Recreation is offering several programs during the month of March that will help prepare you for the upcoming seasons.

Parker Recreation's Two Hour Cycling Challenge got such a positive response for February that the Fitness Division scheduled three additional dates for March. During this two hour spinning class your instructor will take you on a journey simulating a ride through Colorado's scenic high country. Riders should come early to set-up and be ready to ride the full two hours. Bring extra water and snacks, plus a towel or two! You may also want to bring an extra jersey.

Two Hour Cyling Challenges are scheduled on Sunday, March 2, Sunday, March 9 and Saturday, March 15 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Parker Recreation Center. Riders may sign up in advance by calling 303.841.4500 or by stopping at the front desk. These rides are included in your membership or daily admission fee.

For golfers, core strength and balance are the keys to a controlled, powerful, consistent swing. Parker Recreation is offering a Core Strength for Golfers class March 3 to 24. The class meets Mondays for four weeks from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the Parker Recreation Center. Instructors Tim Kilduff and Becky Baron will use resistance training, fitballs and Pilates techniques to build your core. Cost for this course is $44 for Parker residents, $49 for non-residents. Participants may register online at www.ParkerRec.com. Click the online registration button and search
with keyword golf.

For youth who want to get in peak performance condition for spring or summer sports, or who just want to get in better shape, Parker Recreation has two sessions of Youth Sports Conditioning starting the first week of March. Kids ten to 12 years old will work with personal trainers twice per week for six weeks to improve their speed, agility, core strength, balance and flexibility. Sessions are from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, or on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost for Youth Sports Conditioning is $40 for Parker Residents, $45 for non-residents. Register online at www.ParkerRec.com, using youth sports conditioning in your keyword search.

For additional information on any of the above programs, contact Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Hillary Roemersberger at 303.805.3278 or hroemersberger@parkeronline.org.

Mainstreet Construction Update Meeting

Coffee with Chris - Mainstreet Construction Update Meeting
Grab a cup of coffee and join Chris Hudson, Capital Improvements Program Manager for the Town of Parker, and learn more about thedowntown Mainstreet construction project scheduled to begin in April and how it will impact downtown businesses.

Date: Wednesday, March 5
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet

This will be a great time for you to ask any questions you have about this important project before it begins. The Town plans to hold these meetings on a monthly basis until the project has been completed to keep you updated on construction progress. For more information, call 303.841.0353 or email chudson@parkeronline.org.

Wednesday, February 20

Fatal Shooting in Cottonwood


Here is a link with the latest report... no names have been released but police assure the community that there is no shooter at large.
http://www.myfoxcolorado.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=5826461&version=1&locale=EN-US

Tuesday, February 19

Parker Colorado Sister City Program

Reminder! The informational meeting about the Sister City Program will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Parker Town Hall.

Responding to citizens' desires to learn more about the people of other communities, the Town Council recently adopted a resolution establishing a Sister City Affiliation Policy. Through this policy, the Town will assist the Parker community in building citizen relationships with foreign municipalities that are beneficial to the people of Parker.

Similar to a scaled up version of pen pals, towns in distinct geographic areas pair with each other to foster human contact and cultural links between their residents. This serves to enrich the resources of each town through the planning and implementation of programs that foster understanding, respect and goodwill. Whether your interests lie in business, government, international relations, cultural programs or ethnic heritage, you can learn more about this exciting program at an informational meeting at the Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, on Feb. 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please call J.D. McCrumb, Special Projects Coordinator, at 303.805.3144.

Tuesday, February 12

Parker Colorado Triathlon Challenge

Parker Recreation's Fitness and Wellness division challenges you to complete the equivalent of one of the world's most grueling triathlons.

Parker's Triathlon Challenge gives participants two weeks to swim a total of 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles. The Challenge period starts Feb. 18 and ends March 2. All participants will be recognized at an Award Ceremony and Luau on Sunday, March 9.

Beginning Feb. 18 participants will log swim, bike and run distances during lap swim, spinning classes, and sessions on stationary bikes, treadmills or elliptical trainers. Or, participants are welcome to complete their miles off site on Parker's great trail system.

This is Parker Recreation's fourth annual Triathlon Challenge. Parker Recreation's fitness staff wanted to create an intense personal challenge to help people break out of their winter workout ruts. Last year almost 100 area residents accepted the Challenge and pushed their bodies to finish within the allotted time. The program is meant as a personal test of stamina and resolve, so participants will not compete against one another. Participants who log all their mileage in one week or less
will receive special recognition at the luau.

Participants may register online for the Triathlon Challenge at www.ParkerRec.com. Click the online registration icon and search with keyword triathlon. For more information or to register by phone, call the Parker Recreation Center at 303.841.4500. Registration fee is $40 for Parker residents, $44 for non-residents. An event T-shirt and the celebration luau are included in registration fee.

Parker is seeking volunteers to help create a Sister City Program

Parker is seeking volunteers to help create a Sister City Program

Responding to citizens' desires to learn more about the people of other communities, the Town Council recently adopted a resolution establishing a Sister City Affiliation Policy. Through this policy, the Town will assist the Parker community in building citizen relationships with foreign municipalities that are beneficial to the people of Parker.

Similar to a scaled up version of pen pals, towns in distinct geographic areas pair with each other to foster human contact and cultural links between their residents. This serves to enrich the resources of each town through the planning and implementation of programs that foster understanding, respect and goodwill.

Whether your interests lie in business, government, international relations, cultural programs or ethnic heritage, you can learn more about this exciting program at an informational meeting at the Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet,
on Feb. 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please call J.D. McCrumb, Special Projects Coordinator, at 303.805.3144.

Emergency Preparedness in Parker

If an emergency or natural disaster happened in Parker, would your family be prepared? Join representatives from the Town of Parker and the Tri-County Health Department on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. for a community meeting regarding pandemic planning and emergency preparedness.

This public meeting will be offered free of charge and will be held at Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet.

Tri-County Health will present information regarding the possibility of a pandemic flu and how your family can be prepared, as well as what steps you can take to be ready for general emergencies.

For addition information, please call 303.841.0353 or email epenington@parkeronline.org.