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Saturday, July 26
The first in the series of Concerts in the Park~
The Hartman children all began music lessons by age five learning Suzuki violin. The older ones started competing at fiddle contests and were soon inspired to branch out and learn other instruments as well.
Jim, the father of the "tribe," always loved taking his little ones to concerts and soon spurred the children on to learn some songs as a group. The influence of a loving father is such a gift! Their first official performance was in the fall of 2001 where they played for the local farmer's market. The children were all smiles as they were richly rewarded with a wagon full of vegetables.
Concerts in the Park are brought to you by the Parker Cultural Commission and the SCFD. For more information visit www.parkerpresents.org or contact Kelly Kuper at 303.805.3263. "
Time to get involved in Parker Politics???
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 5, individuals interested in running for Council can pick up a nomination petition at Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet. Potential candidates must obtain the required number of qualified signatures and file them with the Town Clerk on or before Aug. 25. After the signatures on the nomination petition are verified by the Town Clerk, the applicant's name will be placed on the Nov. 4 ballot for position of Councilmember or Mayor.
To be eligible to run for office, candidates must be at least 18 years of age and be a registered elector of the Town. Additionally, candidates must be a current resident of Parker and resided in the Town for at least one year immediately preceding the election.
For more information on the 2008 election and instructions on how to run for office, please visit our Web site at www.parkeronline.org and click on the "2008 Election" link in the online news section. You may also contact the Town Clerk, Carol Baumgartner, at 303.805.3198 or by email at cbaumgartner@parkeronline.org. "
Wednesday, July 2
H2O'Brien Pool plans special activities for July 4
Among the fun activities staff is planning are water balloon tosses, greased watermelon scrambles, a pop toss (we'll throw pop in the pool and let the kids swim for it!), swim relays and rubber duck races.
Open swim starts at 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. If your family is planning to attend fireworks at Town Hall, why not start your outing at the pool? Leave your car parked conveniently at O'Brien Park and walk the short distance down Mainstreet to the evening festivities!
Adult lap swim, normally 9 to 10 a.m. on weekdays, is 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. all this week through Friday, July 4. Little Squirt time, reserved for children 48 inches and smaller with an adult caregiver, is 9 to 10 a.m. weekdays, including July 4.
Admission to H2O'Brien Pool is $4 for Parker residents under 52 inches tall, $5 for residents over 52 inches tall. Non-resident rates are 50 cents higher per person. Please be prepared to show an ID as proof of residency. While the Parker Recreation Center is closed for maintenance, through July 6, Recreation memberships and passes may be used for pool admission. Lap swim at H2O'Brien is always included with Recreation memberships and visit passes, with the exception of Fieldhouse Fitness passes.
For pool information call 720.851.5873.
HawkQuest in Parker
HawkQuest is bringing Birds of Prey to the Parker Fieldhouse Summer Day Camp on Thursday, July 10 at 11 a.m. with live eagles, owls, hawks and falcons.
HawkQuest is a recipient of Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education's Nonprofit Award for Excellence in Environmental Education.
In the Bird's of Prey one hour participatory program which is tailored to youth ages five to 12, students focus on the importance of different raptor species, their specially-adapted tools, and their role in our ecosystems.
Participants are able to observe the unique tools of the owl, the incredible talons and six-foot wingspan of the eagle, the aerodynamic features of the falcon, and the precision flying of the hawk.
I have attended these events quite a few times and they really are amazing and interesting to all ages!
You won't want to miss this show, perfect for the entire family at the Parker Fieldhouse Inline Rink, 18700 E. Plaza Dr. Space is limited so pre-registration is recommended. Fee is $5 per person. Register online at www.ParkerRec.com. Use the advanced class search feature, keyword: HawkQuest. For more information, call 303.805.6300.