Wednesday, May 28

Nothing But Net Elite Basketball

Nothing But Net Elite Basketball in conjunction with AND1 Mix Tape Tour star Helicopter and the Parker Recreation Department are pleased to offer a week long basketball camp at the Parker Fieldhouse June 2 to 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Camp will consist of quality instruction from Nothing But Net staff for boys and girls ages six to 17 that emphasizes fundamentals first, games and prizes. Each camper will receive a Nothing But Net t-shirt and an autographed action photo from Helicopter. Lead instructor will be former DU assistant basketball coach Marcus Mason.

Register at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr. by Friday, May 30. For more information, contact Marcus Mason at 303.921.5302 or visit us on the web at www.ParkerRec.com.

Local Douglas County Music Concerts for the summer

Looking for inexpensive ways to get out and enjoy the beautiful Colorado summer? Here are a few links with lists of upcoming concerts. Enjoy!

Highlands Ranch summer concerts:

Culture on the Green - Highlands Ranch:

Lone Tree - summer concerts:

DTC - concerts at the Crescent Thursdays 7-8:30:

Friday, May 23

The latest on the Mainstreet construction saga..... to be continued

During the week of May 19, the contractor will continue to perform potholing for underground utilities to verify where they may conflict with the storm drain pipe installation. This operation is almost complete. We have located some utilities we were not expecting and as a result have some new conflicts to overcome. Xcel will be on site to begin adjustments of the gas mains on Monday of next week. This will require removing concrete pavement in various locations, on both the Eastbound and Westbound sides of Mainstreet.

Along with the pavement removal, they will also adjust the gas lines to make room for the new storm drain installation. We will be replacing the concrete paving in these areas with asphalt material on a temporary basis until the storm drain installation is complete and new concrete pavement can be placed. During this phase of the construction, there will be "moving areas" of no parking restrictions as they move from location to location along Mainstreet. "" No parking" signs will be placed at these locations to forewarn the traveling public. Today, Quest began relocating two telephone pedestals so the sidewalk can be widened.

These pedestals are east of the Ruth Chapel, and just east of Baskin Robbins. This will continue into next week also.Concrete Express will continue removing existing concrete and asphalt in the area of the Pikes Peak Parking lot, north of Mainstreet this week. It was necessary to remove more asphalt than was expected, as areas of gravel had old layers of asphalt under it that needed to be removed. Subgrade preparation of the extension of Pikes Peak to the north, and curb and gutter placement for the drive into the existing parking lots will begin.

The overflow parking that occurs to the east of the existing parking lot east of the Twenty Mile building is now closed off entirely to allow this construction to occur. This will be the case for quite some time. Temporary plastic fencing has been put up on each side of this area to block it off.The United States Postal Service removed the mail drop boxes that were just east of the Mountain Man entrance today. They decided that they are not going to reset them at a temporary location, but will set them back in the same general area when construction has been completed.

They assured us that the mail boxes at the Twenty Mile building entrance and the one on Pikes Peak south of Mainstreet will be able to handle the amount of dropped mail that is generated during the construction period. Thank you all for your patience and "see you next week."

Holiday Schedules for the Parker Recreation Center

The Parker Recreation Department would like to remind community members that some of the Town's recreation facilities will operate on modified schedules on Memorial Day, May 26. Customers are asked to please plan their visits accordingly.

The Parker Recreation Center will be open 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Memorial Day. The facility will operate a modified group fitness schedule that day. Classes scheduled are: Cycle at 5:40 a.m. and again at 9:30 a.m., Mega class from 8:30 to 10:05 a.m., Pumped Up at 10:15 a.m. and Ab Attack from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. The pool will close at 3:30 p.m. For more information call 303.841.4500.The Parker Fieldhouse will open at 7 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. on Memorial Day. Please call 303.805.6300 for turf, gymnasium, inline schedules for that day.

Special climbing activities will be offered. Details are forthcoming.H2O'Brien Pool will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 24 though Aug. 17, when it switches to a weekend only schedule. H2O'Brien will be open regular hours for both Memorial Day and July 4, but closed June 14 and 15 during the Parker Country Festival.All facilities will return to normal schedules on May 27.

Tuesday, May 20

Local Counselor Announcing her new Website

My name is Amy Maddox, MA, CSPT. I have a private counseling practice in Parker, Colorado called Pikes Peak Counseling which focuses on children, teens and families. I specialize in child and adolescent counseling but also work with adults, families and groups in a therapeutic setting. A variety of issues that I work with include but are not limited to: divorce, blended families, grief and loss, low self-esteem, social skills training, ADD/ADHD, developmental/behavioral/learning disabilities, pre-teen/teen issues, family-related issues and school-related issues.

I offer a variety of different counseling groups for children and teens including: divorce groups, grief and loss groups and social skills groups. I offer a free initial consultation. Please feel free to check out my website at www.pikespeakcounseling.com and don't forget to check out my blog for the latest updates regarding the counseling groups that are offered at Pikes Peak Counseling.

Thursday, May 15

Abrakadabra! 2Hatz is Magic!

Two great magicians are coming to Parker. They are said to be a "side-splitting variety performance featuring the unpredictable antics, mayhem and magic of Dennis Michael and Haywire the Entertainer."
Date: Saturday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mainstreet Center, located at 19650 E. Mainstreet.
Ages: 5-Adult

Seating is limited, so buy your tickets in advance. Tickets are $10 per person and will be available starting on May 1 at the Parker Recreation Center and Mainstreet Center or online at www.ParkerRec.com

Hess Road Construction and Closures

WOO HOO! This project is finally getting started. I've been hearing about Hess Road going through to I-25 for the last 10 years or so. This is just the part from Parker Road to Motsenbocker, but at least it's a start. Here's what the Town of Parker said.
Hess Road Closure Begins May 27

Beginning on Tuesday, May 27, Hess Road will be closed for approximately two months between the Parker Road and the Leesburg/Nate intersections for reconstruction. This closure is necessary to expedite construction of the road due the amount of regrading that will be taking place near the Hess and Parker Road intersection.

During the construction, drivers will still be able to travel north and south on Nate/Leesburg, but will not be able to turn east to Parker Road from that intersection.

For more information call 303.840.9546 or email publicworks@parkeronline.org.

Tuesday, May 13

Parker Farmers Market is BACK!

This is one of my favorite events in Parker. It is back for the summer and slightly relocated to the lots just to the North of Mainstreet due to the "Mainstreet Improvements" they are starting soon. This Farmers Market isn't just fruits and veggies, but also has a load of great vendors selling things from jewelry to the worlds greatest breakfast burrito's! I hope the plant guy is back so I can have those big beautiful baskets on my front porch again!

Southlands Shopping Center Summer Events

Farmer’s Market

Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. May 17 - October 18

Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. June 5-August 28

Shop more than 40 local vendors throughout Town Square for organic produce, gourmet dog treats, artisan breads, homemade salsa, tamales and tortillas as well as gourmet pasta, fresh gluten free bakery, natural honey, handmade goods and much more!

Sounds of Southlands Concert Series

Each Thursday June 5 - August 28 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Come enjoy free live music and entertainment at the Sounds of Southlands Summer Concert series held in the Town Square every Thursday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. June 5 through August 28. Please note the Thursday, July 3 show will be held on Friday, July 4.

For more information visit us at www.shopsouthlands.com or 303-627-5000.

Wednesday, May 7

Mosiac Restaurant Presents Ron Ivory & One On One

American cuisine with Global influences... Mosiac is please to present an evening with Ron Ivory & One On One Wednesday May 14th at 6:00 p.m.

One on One is a quartet which showcases Motown, Classic Soul and Old School Rhythm and Blues just the way you like it. This quintessential quartet features songs from the 50's through the 90's. Includes songs by artists such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Platters and more.

Make your Reservations Now! Full Menu available. 720-305-0994.

Mens Gospel Singing Group in Parker

Hi from the XY Zingers

I wanted to let you know about the XY Zingers, a men's singing group in Parker.

We enjoy performing during the daytime free for a variety of Parker groups.

If you are ever interested in having old-time hymns and gospel sung at one of your meetings, please let us know.

Here is our website where you can see and hear us. http://www.xyzingers.info

Tuesday, May 6

Parker Youth Idol at Parker Country Festival Auditions! May 10, 2008

Parker Country Festival is happening very VERY soon.
If you would like to participate on the family stage or you know of someone that has some talent they would like to show off - auditions are this Saturday.
You can contact Dawn at Mikebuchart@aol.com

if you aren't available for auditions on Saturday and you would like to participate let Dawn know that as well.

I know we have LOTS of youth talent here in Parker!

Don't be shy.... show off your talent.

Saturday, May 3

Found Cat in Clark Farms

Hi,

Please post something to help me find the owner of a cat we found. She is all black, about 4-6 months old and we found her on 4/22/08 in the Clarke Farms subdivision. She is very thin, so I assume she's been out a few days to a week.

Thank you,
Lisa
303-841-2024
lliberski@hotmail.com

Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 17th

Join the Parker Cultural Commission, Parker Artists Guild and the
Parker Library for Kidz Kulture! on May 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to learn
about Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's victory over
French troops on May 5, 1862.

Kids will create an art project with the help of the Parker Artist
Guild prior to the performance by the Parker Library. Kidz Kulture! takes
place at the Town's Mainstreet Center, located at 19650 E. Mainstreet.
Kidz Kulture! is funded by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities
District and is a free event, but pre-registration is required. Please call
303.805.3263 to register or register online at www.ParkerRec.com.

Auditions for "It's tough being the Prince" May 13

Have you ever wondered what really happened after Sleeping Beauty woke
up, especially when she is a princess with modern ideas? Well, audition
for Classic Act's It's Tough Being the Prince and find out! This play
is the delightful and humorous story of what the Prince had to endure
to win the hand of the Princess, including slaying dragons,
swashbuckling with knights and making friends with a retired dragon.

Are you artistic, but not into acting? We need you, too! You can be a
member of the stage crew which designs sets, coordinates props, lights,
costumes, curtains and more. The success of the play depends on the
crew.

Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for
ages 10 to 16. There will be a $65 participation fee due by May 15 if
selected to be a member of the cast or crew. We also encourage children
with disabilities to participate in this production.

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30
p.m. at the Mainstreet Center., located at 19650 E. Mainstreet.
Performances are Saturday, June 7 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 and will be
available at the Parker Recreation Center starting May 23.

Classic Acts is owned by Carmella Gates, author of 19 plays for
children based on classic literature and children's stories. She is a former
teacher who began writing and directing plays for her middle school
students and expanded them for her business.

For more information, call 303.805.3263 or email
kkuper@parkeronline.org.

Looking for Sister City participants.

New Sister Cities Program Looking For Participants

Calling all interested in participating with Parker's sister city
program! Sister Cities of Parker, Colorado, Inc. meets on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Parker Town Hall. All are
welcome to attend as this exciting program gets underway.

The program will assist the Parker community in building citizen
relationships with foreign municipalities that are beneficial to the people
of Parker.

Sister Cities of Parker, Colorado, Inc. will be electing its first
Board of Directors on June 6. If you are interested in running for a seat
on the board you may submit a brief letter of intent on or before May
21. The letter should be submitted to Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet,
Parker, CO, 80138 c/o J.D. McCrumb.

The board of directors will help establish the direction Parker's new
sister cities program will take, including membership options, areas and
regions of focus and program development. The first board will serve
for a term of one year.

For more information, contact J.D. McCrumb, Special Projects
Coordinator, at 303.805.3144 or jmccrumb@parkeronline.org.

Chapparal High School looking for sponsors.


Attention Wolverines Supporters:

Chaparral High School is teaming up with Side Effects, Inc. to install a brand new NBA-Style scrolling scorer’s table to be used for Boys Basketball (Varsity, J.V., Freshman) including summer camps; Girls Basketball (Varsity, J.V., Freshman); Boy’s and Girl’s Volleyball (Varsity and J.V.) including summer camps; Wrestling (Varsity, JV and Youth); Cheerleading Competitions; Band Competitions and all of the events held within the gymnasium. The equipment is similar to what you see on T.V. along the sidelines at a Colorado State game.

Local sponsors will be featured on rotating 2’ x 10’ advertising panels, which will be seen at center court. All ad panels will be full color, backlit, and professionally designed, providing your business prime exposure to thousands of spectators each year, including both our own loyal fans and fans from surrounding areas such as Golden, Littleton and Highlands Ranch!

Costs for sponsorship are as follows:

Wolverine Sponsor - (2’ x 10’ Rotating) $1,800 for 3 yrs.

In addition, Chaparral High School will include the following incentives for sponsors at no extra cost:

- Dedication Night Ceremony—sponsors honored at half court, media notified

- Public Address Announcement recognizing your sponsorship at every game

- Sponsor Night: One night for each sponsor to be honored and hand out flier or coupon at one home game.

- Full Page ad in the Winter Sports program

- Family Passes to all regular season home events

*All incentives coordinated through Chaparral High School Athletic Department

This sponsorship opportunity is industry exclusive. If you choose to become a sponsor, your competitor is not permitted to participate in the project. When your contract is up for renewal, we will offer you the first right of refusal above all your competitors to renew your spot.

This is an exciting project that will not only help keep our facilities top-of-the-line but will also provide a long-term revenue stream for our athletic program. I’m certain that our loyal fans will reward your sponsorship with their patronage. A professional representative from Side Effects will be contacting you to discuss this
great opportunity to become an industry-exclusive sponsor on our new scorer’s table.

Please direct all questions to Kevin Kemper @ Side Effects. His phone number is 937-704-9696. Thank you for your continued support of Chaparral High School, and in turn the entire Parker community!

Sincerely,

Gary Thompson
Kevin Kemper

Athletic Director
Project Manager – Side Effects, Inc. kevin@sideeffectsinc.com

Friday, May 2

Denver Colorado Singles Events Throughout May 2008

Singles Friday Happy Hour Dance Party - 35+
When: Friday, May 9, 2008

Meet us Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Friday

*5th Friday, May 30th, Merengue class at 6:15 pm.

The Proof Nightclub
Address: 7800 East Hampden Ave. Denver, CO 80231 303-694-4898
Located in the Tiffany Plaza, east of I-25, across the street from Tamarac Square
Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm or stay longer!

Free Dinner Buffet and discounted drinks til 8pm. GREAT MUSIC & DANCING! We have been getting 150 to 200 people in attendance!!
No Cover Charge During Happy Hour 5-8pm
Attire: Business Casual

Future Parties:
May 9, 23 & 30*
June 13 & 27
July 11 & 25

Hostess: Lory lorygallagher@comcast.net


Learn the Boot Scootin' Boogie with Lory
When: Thursday, May 15, 2008

Singles Dinner & Dance Lesson
Thursday, May 15, 2008

Dinner: 6:00 pm Catered
Dance Lesson: 7:00 pm
Learn the Boot Scootin' Boogie with Lory Gallagher
of Spread the Word Network.

Catered by ‘Under the Umbrella’
(Chicken Parmesan, salad, & a delicious desert)


Please RSVP By May 13th to Warren at 303-757-8421

Cost: $8 per person

Location: Calvary Baptist Church
285 Hampden & Monaco
1 block east of I-25
Denver, CO

Sponsored by Singles Sense


Singles Happy Hour @ Gibbys - 45+
When: Friday, May 16, 2008

Meet us on the "Patio" out back at Gibbys for Happy Hour.

Address: 1555 S. Havana St in Aurorac303 755 5944
Location: between Mexico & Florida on the Westside of Havana. Right next door to Safeway.

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Discounts on drinks and they usually have a free buffet with a one or two drink minimum. Since we haven't been here in months, I'll call them for an update on their specials.

Hostess: Lory

http://www.buffbrothers.net/gibbys.html


Singles Holiday Picnics
When: Sunday, May 25, 2008 4:00PM-9:00PM

Sunday, May 25th ~ Day before Memorial DayFriday, July 4th ~ Independence Day
Saturday, August 2nd ~ Colorado Day
Sunday, August 31st ~ Day before Labor Day

Location: The Foothills Golf Course
3901 South Carr Street, Denver, CO 80235
303.409.2407
Time: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Cost: $13 per person (Cash Only, No RSVP)
Includes: Our grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, macaroni salad, fruit, chips, condiments, cookies, ice tea and soda.

Recreational Activities: Sand Volley Ball, Horseshoes, Bocce Ball, Croquet, Music & Dancing on the pavillion by a DJ.

DJ: John Edwards
NEW MUSIC: Music from the 1960's to the Present

Additional: Cash bar (no checks or credit cards accepted)

Socialize with many different singles in the Denver metro area. Several Singles groups join us every year. Ages are from 30's to 60's. Sometimes there are neighboring communities that put on a fireworks display at 9 pm that we can view from the picnic area.

Hosts: John of Professional Singles and Lory of Spread the Word Network lorygallagher@comcast.net


Singles Mixer & Dance Party - 45+
When: Thursday, May 29, 2008

We're meeting after work on Thursday, May 29th at The Aurora Summit for a Singles Mixer and Dance Party.

Time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Cost: $13 per person (Cash only) includes great buffet

Mix & Mingle with many different 40+ Singles, exchange emails, make new friends and new connections. There will be a spectacular buffet of appetizers in a private room with a dance floor and a DJ. Lots of music from the 1960's to the present and dance til 9:30 pm.

Additional: Discounted drinks til 7pm
(The bar does accept credit cards)

Hostess: Lory


Singles 1st Friday Happy Hour - 45+
When: Friday, June 6, 2008

Join many singles at "Challengers" Sports Bar & Restaurant. Meet us on the "Patio" out back.

Location: 12161 East Iliff at Peoria (NE Corner - at Iliff Commons Shopping Center behind the Bent Fork)

Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
19cent Wings and $2 Beer/Wine
Discounts on the happy hour menu

Attire: Casual

Hostess: Lory lorygallagher@comcast.net