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Sunday, January 22

Parker Colorado's first website imports activities blog

A New Facelift to combine The Blog & The Directory 1/1/18

The first website of Parker received a facelift on 11/11/11

You will find this re-design is much easier to navigate and allows for Parker residents to comment on and post their own content on the website.

You'll find pages to help you know everything you ever wanted to know about living in Parker Colorado but didn't know who to ask.

The links below will give you an idea of all of the content on the website

Pages:

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Dr Ryan Hatch is proud to announce the creation of his new interactive website and blog.

You'll be able to keep up to date on the latest in Chiropractic and Health News in Parker CO by subscribing to http://parkerchiropracticandacupuncture.com/

Monday, August 10

Neat Freaks House Keeping in Parker Colorado

Announcing the new website for
Neat Freaks Housekeeping Service
Serving Home Owners in Parker, Castle Rock,
Highlands Ranch, DTC, Cherry Hills Village,
Aurora Southlands and Lone Tree Colorado.

They have received the Best of the Best Award for home cleaning services in the Castle Rock, Parker Colorado area for 2008 and 2009. Please visit their new website for information on how they can help you get your home in order, with move in move out services or real estate agent services.

Sunday, January 4

Parker Recreation Hiking Club

There is a new club at Parker Rec. Information will be updated as new hikes are scheduled, follow this link to see more details and upcoming functions.

Tuesday, December 23

Two Lost Dogs.. Parker Colorado area.

LOST DOGS

Lost around 12/13/08 in Parker area. A large male Chocolate Lab named Grizz and his sidekick Jackson who is a long haired Dashshound (unaltered male)

They were wearing tags but may have lost them. Little girl is heartbroken.

Wendy Harrison email me here

Tuesday, November 11

Post-Turkey Parents' Day Out, Kids' Fieldhouse Fun Day!

Register NOW~!!
Mom and Dad want to hit the big sales the day after Thanksgiving, and the kids think that's a lousy way to spend their free day off of school.
We have the solution! On Friday, Nov. 28, led by our trained and talented Recreation Staff, the Post-Turkey Parents' Day Out program will keep kids active and supervised while Mom and Dad shop. Youth ages five to 12 years old can play all day at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr.
Bring a sack lunch, drink and snack. Wear tennis shoes and bring skates if you have them. Activities include but are not limited to sports, games, crafts, skating, climbing wall, and a short Holiday movie.
There will be two sessions offered, five hours each. Kids can play for one session or both. Registration is open online at www.ParkerRec.com. For more information, call 303.805.6300.

Friday, November 7

Holiday Food & Craft Boutiques in Parker or the Surrounding area.

Please feel free to add any Boutiques in or around Parker Colorado this Holiday Season!

Holiday Boutique at Black Bear

Sunday November 16, 10:30am - 3:00pm

Black Bear Golf Course

11400 Canterberry Pkwy, Parker Colorado

Thursday, November 6

Town Council Election Results 2008

The Town of Parker election for Town Council are in. Incumbent Gary Lassiter returns for another 4 years and newly elected to town council are Mike Waid and Lisa Coe, beating out incumbents Trace Kaker and Debbie Lewis. We wish them all the best!

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Wednesday, November 5

Community Celebration of Handel's Messiah. Come Sing with Us!

The Fine Arts Department of the Parker United Methodist Church invite all community members to come and join the choir and orchestra in the annual

Handels Messiah Community Celebration

Or just come and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the celebration of our Lord.

If you would like to join in and sing with us please come to the community rehearsals on Wednesday and Saturday the week before
All are welcome to sing! Bring your friends and family!

Please see complete information here.

Monday, November 3

Movie and a Martini @ The Wildlife Pavilion

The Wildlife Experience just announced their 2009 lineup of Movie and a Martini events!

This popular film series begins with a delicious cocktail hour featuring martinis, cheese platters and desserts. Following cocktail hour, guests then grab popcorn and take their seats for a special presentation of a timeless film chosen by Movie and a Martini enthusiasts.

Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m., Movie begins at 7:30 p.m. The galleries and exhibits in the museum are open for guests to enjoy during cocktail hour..

* February 12 - Dirty Dancing (1987) Patrick Swayze & Jennifer Grey
* April 16 - Gentleman Prefer Blondes (1953) Jane Russell & Marilyn Monroe
* May 14 - 16 Candles (1984) Molly Ringwald & John Cusak
* July 16 - The Princess Bride (1987) Robin Wright & Cary Elwes
* September 17 - Rebel Without a Cause (1955) James Dean & Natalie Wood
* October 15 - Jaws (1975) Roy Schneider & Richard Dreyfuss

Tickets for these events will go on sale soon!

Tuesday, October 28

Railbender Skate & Tennis Park Opening soon!

There will be a dedication on Monday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m.The park is located at the southwest corner of Twenty Mile Road and Plaza Drive, just west of the Parker Fieldhouse.

The eight-acre Railbender Park includes a new skate park, four tennis courts, two picnic shelters, restroom facilities and a playground. Town Council has long seen a need to enhance both the skate and tennis facilities in our community.

Thursday, October 23

Mainstreet Streetscape Project Update Update for Oct. 23, 2008 Upcoming detours!

Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 26, removal and replacement of the existing concrete paving in the West Victorian intersection will begin. Once the removal has been completed, they will begin placement of the new concrete pavement throughout the intersection beginning Monday, Oct. 27 with an anticipated reopening of the intersection late in the day Wednesday, Oct. 29.

This work will require that the intersection be completely closed from 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, through approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29. This will require a complete closure of Mainstreet, with no vehicular traffic on Mainstreet between the west Victorian intersection and Pikes Peak Drive to the west. Pedestrian traffic will be allowed for access to downtown businesses.

ALL of Mainstreet traffic will be diverted to the following detours:

Westbound traffic from East Mainstreet, wanting to use Mainstreet, will be detoured at Pikes Peak to the south. West bound traffic will also be able to turn north on East Victorian and proceed to Longs Way.

Eastbound Mainstreet traffic will be detoured to the south at the Wells Fargo bank entrance through the parking lot area and may either proceed to Rodeo Drive or to Pikes Peak and go north or south on Pikes Peak.

Traffic that is southbound on Longs Way will not be able to get through the West Victorian and Mainstreet intersection, but will still be able to access parking at O'Brien Park, the 20-Mile Building or the Parker Station parking area from either West Victorian or East Victorian.

Please be advised that Mainstreet in the downtown area will not be reopened to traffic until the afternoon on Wednesday, Oct. 29. It is anticipated that both the Victorian loop and Mainstreet will re-open at that time. Please understand that these time frames are weather dependent, but every reasonable effort will be made to meet this schedule.

Detour signing will be in-place as of 7 a.m. on Sunday morning, Oct. 26. Please seek alternate routes for access to Parker Road and to Pine Drive. Visit the Town's Web site at www.parkeronline.org for alternate routes around the construction area.

Businesses in the downtown area can still be accessed by parking in public areas on Pilgrims Place off Pikes Peak Drive, behind the Parker Station building, the 20-Mile building or O'Brien Park.

Friday, October 10

Ongoing Saga of Mainstreet Construction

Per the Town of Parker -
"Next week, the contractor will begin removal of the existing sidewalk from Pikes Peak west, on the south side of Mainstreet. They anticipate starting the placement of the new sidewalk in this area by Thursday following installation work by the lighting and landscape subcontractors of their respective infrastructure.

They also plan to continue the curb and gutter removal and replacement from West Victorian to the west, on the south side of the street. Traffic will continue to be shifted to detour routes as various lane closures will be needed during working hours. This will give them access to the eastbound lanes during the day. There are no complete Mainstreet closures anticipated this week.

The lighting and traffic system sub-contractor will be working on placing additional signal lights on the newly erected traffic signal poles, and they also will be placing lighting conduit and bases along the south side of Mainstreet west of Pikes Peak prior to sidewalk placement.

The irrigation and landscaping sub-contactor will be working in this same area, placing conduit for irrigation of the new trees that will eventually be placed along this section. They will also begin working on repairing the existing irrigation and landscaping that has been damaged during construction.

There will be traffic control devices and flagging personnel in the area during working hours to assist vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please be aware that the flagging personnel are there for you're your safety. Please be courteous and respectful as you pass through the project.

If you are driving or walking in the construction area, please be aware of all the equipment and workers in the immediate construction area, and proceed with extreme caution.

Restricted parking areas along Mainstreet will continue on both sides of the street as the construction activities go on. Please continue parking in outlying areas or parking lots.

The sidewalk in the park area, along the north side of Mainstreet at O'Brien Park and on both sides of west Victorian is still somewhat restricted. If you are in the park, please stay on the park (north) side of the orange safety fence for your own safety. Please be very cautious when crossing Mainstreet, and if driving through Mainstreet, watch for pedestrians.

Thank you in advance for your patience during this important project."

Thursday, September 25

Town of Parker Update on Mainstreet Construction & Coffee with Chris

Monthly Mainstreet Construction Update Meetings (Coffee with Chris)

Join the Town of Parker and the on-site Mainstreet Construction project manager on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. at the 20 Mile Coffee Shop on Mainstreet for a monthly project update meeting. This meeting is open to all local businesses and residents.

Bring your questions! Complimentary coffee will be provided.Update for Sept. 26, 2008:

Next week, the contractor will continue the removal and replacement of the curb, gutter and sidewalk on the south side of Mainstreet from the east side of the Parker Mainstreet Center to or through the East Victorian intersection. They will also continue to place the sidewalk on the south side of Mainstreet between Pikes Peak and East Victorian. They will place the drain that carries storm water across the sidewalk on the east side of the Sage building and begin working on the remainder of the lateral sidewalk drains in front of Parker Station. While this work is underway, traffic will continue to be shifted in the morning and the evening as they have been for the past week.

Beginning on Friday, Oct. 3, removal of the existing concrete paving in the East Victorian intersection will begin. Once the removal has been completed, they will begin placement of the new concrete pavement throughout the intersection on Saturday. This work will require that the intersection be completely closed through the weekend, until Monday morning, Oct. 6 after the concrete has gained enough strength to allow travel across it.

ALL of Mainstreet traffic will be diverted to the following detours:

Westbound traffic from East Mainstreet, wanting to use Mainstreet, will be detoured to Sommerset Lane from Pine Drive to Victorian Drive then back to west bound Mainstreet.

East bound Mainstreet traffic will be detoured from West Victorian Drive to Sommerset Lane, to Pine Drive.

Northbound Pikes Peak traffic will only be able to go westbound on Mainstreet.

There will be traffic control devices and flagging personnel in the area during working hours to assist vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please be aware that the flagging personnel are there for your safety. Please be courteous and respectful as you pass through the project.

The lighting contractor will be working in the Pikes Peak intersection placing the two signal poles on the south side of the intersection, and the mast arms for the traffic signals across the intersection. They may also hang some traffic signals at that time.

If you are driving or walking in the construction area, please be aware of all the equipment and workers in the immediate construction area, and proceed with extreme caution.

Restricted parking areas along Mainstreet will continue on both sides of the street as the construction activities go on. Please continue parking in outlying areas or parking lots.

The sidewalk in the park area, along the north side of Mainstreet at O'Brien Park and on both sides of west Victorian is still somewhat restricted. If you are in the park, please stay on the park (north) side of the orange safety fence for your own safety. Please be very cautious when crossing Mainstreet, and if driving through Mainstreet, watch for pedestrians.

Thank you in advance for your patience during this important project.

Thursday, September 18

Q&A for Parker Colorado Fall 2008

Q & A

Ok folks, here is a spot you can post questions, thoughts and comments for us to ponder.

Tuesday, September 16

Mike Bard Holiday Baseball Camp!

From the Town of Parker Recreation
"The teaming up of the Parker Fieldhouse and baseball instructor Mike Bard has provided an amazing opportunity for kids from Parker and beyond. The indoor facility allows youth to get field time during the winter. 100,000 square feet of sports turf, cages and other surfaces will be available to Mike's staff and the campers.

The 2007 Parker Holiday Camp was a great success, and the interest in the 2008 camp began immediately after last year's camp was over. "We (Mike Bard Baseball) get several emails a day asking to be informed about the 2008 Holiday Camp in Parker. It's amazing how word has spread so quickly among the baseball circles. People are not only coming from all over the state of Colorado, but also from nearby states like Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming."

Phillip, a dad of a 2007 camper from Parker, had this to say about the camp: "I tell everyone I know in baseball about this camp. It was amazing to me that my boys could actually get winded at a baseball camp. Everything went so smoothly, the boys went from station to station, with no time to stand around or goof off. To me it was like the kids got two weeks of practice and instruction in just two days."

Mike's staff will include enough coaches to have one coach for every 10 campers. The quality of the instruction is very one-on-one, with adjustments being made according to the needs of the child. Kerrick, age 11, was at the camp last year. "My favorite coach was Clint Barmes. He really taught us how to stay back on the ball. He was also very nice.and funny." Brawna, a mom from Franktown, says "it's an ideal Christmas gift for the ultimate baseball lover," and says her son and his friends will be the first ones to sign up again this year when registration opens.

This year's Holiday Baseball Camp will be held at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Drive, on Dec. 27 and 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Baseball players ages six to 18 can register for camp online at www.ParkerRec.com. Click the online registration icon and search with keywords Holiday Baseball. Registration fees are $195 for Parker residents, $215 for non-residents.

For more information on the Holiday Baseball Camp, call Errin Reese at 303.805.6308. Information and a mail-in registration form are also available at www.MikeBardBaseball.com.

Mainstreet Construction... Will it EVER end??

And exactly how much are we paying for this??? And who decided we would??? Leave your rants here to share with the rest of us who are frustrated by not being able to get to the businesses we know and love... I could barely get into the Parker Day Spa yesterday due to the blocked street on mainstreet, the tree branch down in the middle of Pikes Peak, and then the construction guys from the giant victorian office building blocking the other side of the road?? Anyone else a little miffed??

Friday, September 5

Parker Fieldhouse Receives Architectural Awards

"Chosen from among 89 outstanding projects that appeared in the June 2008 Architectural Showcase issue of Athletic Business magazine, the Parker Fieldhouse has been selected as a 2008 Facility of Merit. This award recognizes 10 state-of-the-art sports, wellness or recreation facilities each year from a pool of projects that includes municipal and YMCA recreation center, health and wellness facilities, as well as collegiate and professional sports venues. For recreation and sports facilities, this is the single most prestigious award available! The Town of Parker will be presented with this coveted award at the Athletic Business annual conference in San Antonio, Texas, in December.

The Parker Fieldhouse is located at 18700 E. Plaza Drive. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Daily admission is $5 for adults and $4 for youth three to 14 and adults 62 and older. Amenities include indoor turf, indoor Sport Court rink, gymnasium, climbing wall, batting cages and fitness loft with running/walking track. For daily venue schedules or more information call 303.805.6300."

Friday, August 22

"Mainstreet Streetscape Improvement Project Update; Aug. 22, 2008:

The Town of Parker says.....
"Next week, the contractor will continue placing sidewalk, sidewalk and more sidewalk. They will complete the placement in front of the 20-Mile building and then move to the south side of Parker Station. Again, this will require numerous placements as there are three different colors of concrete involved. Pedestrians are asked to access the 20-Mile building from the west while this area is being completed. The orange temporary fence along the 20-Mile building should be gone by the end of the week.

Sturgeon Electric will be placing underground electrical conduit in front of Parker Station for street lighting, ahead of the sidewalk placement. They set the light pole bases in this location this week.

Peak and Prairie, the landscaping/irrigation subcontractor will also be placing irrigation conduit in this same area, ahead of the concrete sidewalk.

Two-way traffic on the eastbound lanes will remain in place as it has in the past few weeks. There will be traffic control devices throughout, and flaggers in the area during working hours to assist vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please be aware that the flagging personnel are there for your safety. Please be courteous and respectful as you pass through the project.

There will be signs indicating closed areas. Please avoid walking in areas that are closed to pedestrian traffic for your own safety.

There will be trucks hauling material in and out of the site, concrete laborers and finishers, and other craftsmen moving around constantly. If you are driving or walking in this area, please be aware of all the equipment and workers in the immediate construction area, and proceed with extreme caution.

Restricted parking areas along Mainstreet will continue on both sides of the street as this and other construction activities go on. Please try to park in outlying areas or parking lots.

The sidewalk in the area, along the north side of Mainstreet at O'Brien Park and on both side of west Victorian has become more accessible yet remains restricted. If you are in the park, please stay on the park (north) side of the orange safety fence for your own safety. Please be very cautious when crossing Mainstreet and if driving through Mainstreet, watch for pedestrians.

Thank you again for your patience during this important construction project."

Saturday, July 26

Time to get involved in Parker Politics???

The Town of Parker says... "Do you want to get involved and make a difference in your community? Now is your chance! A regular Town Council election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4 to elect three Councilmembers to four-year terms and a Mayor to a four-year term. Serving in a Mayor or Councilperson position is a great way to help shape the future of the Parker community.

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. "