Local Walking Group

The Parker Striders is a free walking group that currently meets on Tuesday evenings and adds other walks periodically. The walks are for an hour using the trails in the Parker area. It is a friendly group that considers camaraderie and fitness an important part of our everyday life. Walking is a great form of stress relief and exercise. Come join us for a fun and social walk. If you would like to join us for an upcoming walk, send us an email for further details on the location. Don't worry if you don't walk very fast, we break into speed appropriate groups. parkerstriders@yahoo.com

Swim lesson registration Oct. 26-29

Swim lesson registration Oct. 26-29

Parker Recreation’s final fall session of Tuesday-Thursday swim lessons for children six months and older is scheduled for Nov. 7 through Dec. 7.

The Parker Recreation Center offers group lessons for infants, preschoolers and youth on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings or Monday through Thursday mornings. Level descriptions and a schedule of exact lesson times is available at the front desk of the Recreation Center or by visiting www.parkerrec.com and following the aquatics link to the Recreation Center pool page.

Registration for the upcoming Tuesday-Thursday evening session is Oct. 26 through 29. Families may stop in to the front desk at any time on these days to select their level and time preferences. A specific registration window allows young swimmers to finish their previous lessons prior to signing up for a new session. No mail-in or phone-in registrations are accepted for swimming lessons. Registrations accepted during the scheduled dates will be drawn randomly after the following residency priorities are met.

Parker residents will be placed in lessons first, followed by Douglas County residents, and finally non-residents of the county.All group swim lessons through the Parker Recreation Center are $38 for residents, $42 for non-residents for an eight-class session. Off-track morning lessons are also available on an ongoing basis.

Registrations are currently being accepted for the next D-track lessons, Nov. 6 to 16, and A-Track lessons, Nov. 27 to Dec. 7. Registrations for off-track lessons are taken on an ongoing basis at the front desk of the Recreation Center.Private and semi-private swim lessons are also available through the Recreation Center.

Certified instructors can teach aquatics skills to individuals or pairs by arrangement. Children needing to improve water safety skills and adults seeking to better their swimming technique can all benefit from one-on-one instruction. Private lessons are $25 per half hour session, $110 for a five-punch card, or $200 for a ten-punch card. Punch cards may be shared within a family.The Parker Recreation Center is a public recreational facility operated by the Town of Parker Recreation Department. For additional information about the facility or about swim lessons, call 303.841.4500.

Farmers Market in Parker Colorado

Farmers Market Still Going Strong Sundays 8-1 Parker Mainstreet Center.

SING THE MESSIAH!

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

Now in it's 15th year, this celebration is a little known jewel here in our community. Boasting some amazing local talent, both vocal and instrumental, if you like to sing, please come join this 70-90 member choir for this kickoff to the Holiday Season.

The Messiah will be performed on Sunday December 3rd 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.
All are welcome! Bring your friends and family!

Halloween with Horses 10/21/2006 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM

Halloween with Horses 10/21/2006 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Colorado Horse Park, 7522 S. Pinery Drive
This family fall festival provides a unique and safe environment for Halloween lovers of all ages. A safe trick or treat barn, pumpkin patch, stable of terror, costumed horse and kids contests, petting zoo, face painting, pony rides, entertainment, food, crafters and more. Tickets $7. Children under one are free. Free parking. For tickets or information call 303.841.5550 or go to www.coloradohorsepark.org.E

Trick or Treat Festival 10/28/2006 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Trick or Treat Festival 10/28/2006 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Centennial Medical Plaza
Media Contact: Beverly Husted-Petry Marketing and Public Relations Director, 303-873-5682 Trick or Treat Festival Offers Safe Fun for the Entire Family Centennial, Colo. – Centennial Medical Plaza will host Trick or Treat for Health, a safe and fun way for the community to celebrate Halloween, on Saturday October 28, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is for children of all ages and their families. Centennial Medical Plaza is located at 14200 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial. Trick or Treat for Health, an annual event at Centennial Medical Plaza, provides children a safe place to participate in Halloween festivities. Trick or treating is held around the hospital and in physician offices in the adjoining buildings. In addition to the traditional search for Halloween goodies, a wide variety of entertainment will be on hand for the whole family to enjoy. Fire trucks, ambulances, police cars and a helicopter will be on hand to tour. Families will be able to get their car seats checked for proper installation. There is no cost to attend the event. Flu shots will be available for adults and children for $25 each. For more information about this event, parents should call (303) 938-9237.Edit

2006 Dairy Grass Festival

2006 Dairy Grass Festival (@Karl's Farm - Dairy)
1741 E 120th Ave (120th & Irma Dr, east of I-25)Denver, CO 80233
Sunday, October 15th, 2006; 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Entry: Free – with fun, food and great music!
Concert Schedule
11:00 a.m. Camerrer's Jammers
12:00 p.m. Eight by Two
1:00 p.m. Detour (Calvin Weatherall)
2:00 p.m. CrossRoads Gospel Band (LOCAL PARKER BAND)
3:00 p.m. The Hartman Family
4:00 p.m. Free River (TBD)

Map/Directions to Festival Grounds:
Take I-25 North to the 120th Exit, turn east (right); site is on the northeast corner of the intersection of E. 120th Avenue & Irma Drive

Douglas County Cultural Council Meeting October 10

The Douglas County Cultural Council has decided to move the location of its monthly meetings into various communities around the County. The goal is to gather representatives of the local arts, cultural, history and science organizations, policy makers and interested citizens to share information regarding cultural community vision. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Parker Town Hall, located at 20120 E. Mainstreet in Parker.The agenda includes discussion of the cultural vision of the community, presentation and discussions of SCFD funding and Douglas County Cultural Plan revisions, including a public art addition.The public is encouraged to attend and provide feedback. Light snacks will be provided.Anyone with questions regarding these meetings can contact Kim Smith, Communications Specialist for Douglas County at 303.660.7347 .

AUDITION FOR THE PARKER HOLIDAY DANCE PRODUCTION

Parker area dancers ages six through 18 are invited to audition for the Parker Youth Ballet’s holiday dance production, A Holiday Extrava-DANCE-a. The show will be presented on Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet in Parker.Auditions are open to all area dance students, girls and boys, ages six through high school. Parts are available for all age groups. Auditions will be held at Miller’s Dance Studio, 10841 South Crossroads Drive, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Dancers ages five to seven audition from 1-2 p.m., ages eight to nine audition from 2-3 p.m., ages 10 to 11 audition from 3-4 p.m., and ages 12 to 18 should plan to audition from 4-5 p.m.Interested participants do not need to register in advance to audition; just plan to arrive a few minutes prior to the appropriate time slot to sign in. There is no charge to audition, but children selected as part of the cast will pay a $35 ($40 non-resident) participation fee, which includes two tickets to the Dec. 1 performance. Rehearsals will be held throughout the fall according to the participant’s age and role.Now in its second season, this Parker Youth Ballet production was initiated by Miller’s Dance Studio, but is open to all area dance students through open auditions.For more information about auditions, call the dance studio at 303.841.9620. Holiday Extrava-DANCE-a is offered in partnership with the Town of Parker Cultural Commission

Vicious Animal Ordinance update

Good afternoon!I just wanted to give you all an update on the Town's progress on the Vicious Animal Ordinance update. As you may know, at the Aug. 14 Town Council meeting, Council decided not to pass the updated ordinance as it was presented. After listening to public comments on the ordinance, Council decided that the ordinance needed more adjustments before they could approve it.To move forward with making additional changes, Council will be appointing a smaller group to work on the ordinance.

Next Kidz Kulture! Adventure is Saturday, Oct. 21

Next Kidz Kulture! Adventure is Saturday, Oct. 21

Kids and parents, plan to join the Parker Cultural Commission, Parker Library and the Parker Artist's Guild on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. for the next Kidz Kulture! adventure!

Our theme, Famous People in Time, brings famous dinosaur hunter Mary Anning to the Mainstreet Center stage, 19650 E. Mainstreet. Kids will even get to take part in their own archeological 'dig,' courtesy of the Parker Artist's Guild.At each Kidz Kulture! presentation, there will be a live stage performance, plus a hands-on art project brought to you by the Parker Artist's Guild. Kidz Kulture is a free event, but reservations are required. To reserve your space, call Bill at 303.805.3263.Kids Kulture! takes place at the Mainstreet Center, located at 19650 E. Mainstreet in downtown Parker and is produced jointly by the Parker Cultural Commission, Parker Library and Parker Artist Guild with support from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

Red Friday's

Red Fridays.Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that ... every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once "silent" majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is ..."We need your support and your prayers." Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.