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I have been a Parker CO Resident for 26 years and a third generation Colorado Native. I love my town and sharing local events.

What’s on stage at PACE Parker Arts and Event Center Feb 2012?

February 2012 Stage Events at the PACE Center

Parker’s New Arts Center on Mainstreetpace Center Parker Arts and Cultural Center Parker Colorado

  • Feb. 16: Musicians of the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado
  • Feb. 17: Direct from Ireland – Celtic Nights – Journey of Hope
  • Feb. 18: Colorado Wind Ensemble  “It’s a Small World”
  • Feb. 23: Global Youth Music Project  with Louis Colaiannia and Lisa Downing
  • Feb. 24: Parker Symphony Orchestra  “Americana”
  • Feb. 25: Garry Krinsky’s Toying with Science

Get tickets at www.PACEcenteronline. org, 303.805.6800 or at the PACE  Center Box Office at 20000 Pikes Peak
Ave. in downtown Parker.

Skating Events at The Pond Skating Rink Southlands February 2012

Southlands Mall outdoor ice skating rink has some fun events during February 2012

Southlands Mall home of the only outdoor ice skating rink in Douglas County CO  Enjoy an annual tradition at Southlands and come ice skating on The Pond!  The Pond is open through Wednesday, February 29th.  Don’t miss out on the fun!

Super Bowl Sunday
In honor of the Super Bowl this Sunday, come out wearing New England Patriot or New York Giants colors (that’s easy, just wear red or blue) and skate for 2-for-1!  And we won’t forget about our Broncos!  Get 2-for-1 if you wear your Bronco orange as well!

Bring Your Date to Skate & Win a $10 Southlands Gift Card
Skate with your Date on Valentine’s Weekend (Fri – Sun), bring both receipts to the Management Office and receive a $10 Southlands Gift Card!  Offer expires Friday, Feb. 18th.  One per couple.  Must present receipt and ID.  While supplies last.
Plus, skate on Valentine’s Day and ladies receive a free flower!

Cheap Skate Mondays – Skate on Monday and receive a $2 discount.

Wild Wednesdays - Kids receive a FREE Child Admission to the Wildlife
Experience with the purchase of a Child’s Skate Session.

Fun-tastic February

Starting February 6 through February 26, bring in Game Shack receipt totaling $20 or more and receive your choice of a complimentary pass to The Pond or AMC Southlands 16 Theatre.

Disclaimer: Offer expires February 29 or while supplies last. Southlands reserves the right to substitute prizes. Game Shack receipt must be dated between February 6-26.  Must present original receipt, one redemption per person during promotional period. Present receipt(s) in Southlands Management Office Monday – Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm.


Parker CO Teen Court Seeking Program Volunteers

Have you heard about Parker’s Teen Court program?

This exciting program, which has been serving the Parker community for six years, provides teens with an opportunity to get involved in the court system and earn community service hours. Teen Court was started in an effort to involve youth in Parker in the judicial process and offer appropriate sentencing for juvenile offenders. This community-based program was designed to hold first-time juvenile misdemeanor offenders accountable, while also providing a positive and educational experience through peer mentoring.
The program is currently seeking teen volunteers to serve as jurors, bailiffs and attorneys. To serve as a teen attorney for the program, you must be at least 14 years old. All other positions are open to youth 12 to 17 years old. Teens can use time volunteered in court toward mandatory community service hours for graduation and honor societies, as well as on a job resume or college application.

Teen Court sessions are generally held Wednesday or Thursday evenings and the time commitment is as little as one evening per month. Training sessions are held once a year with additional advanced training sessions held throughout the year to improve performance. Volunteers will hear real Teen Court cases that involve a variety of charges including assault, destruction of property, disorderly conduct, ?reworks, littering, petty theft, possession of alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and shoplifting.

A Teen Court orientation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet. Interested teens are encouraged to attend and parents are welcome! Teen Court applications are available online at www.parkeronline.org/teencourt.

Please contact Sandra Gutierrez to confirm attendance or with additional questions at 303.805.3171 or sgutierrez@parkeronline.org

Source: TOP Press Releasetown of parker logo

Childrens Hospital offers free parenting seminars winter 2012

Children’s Owners Manual Needed!

Children’s Hospital Colorado is presenting several free parenting seminars this winter. Kids don’t come with an owner’s manual, so sometimes parents need a quick tip, a new idea or maybe a little support to get through the teenage years and onto the growing and learning. That’s where Children’s Colorado experts can help.

Admission is free, but space is limited. Interested participants can sign-up online for seminars and reserve free child care at www.childrenscolorado.org/parenting. For questions about any of the seminars, please call (720) 777-6555. (This is not an RSVP line)

Taking Care of Your Teen: Dating Ups and Downs

Even teenagers can sometimes feel down in the dumps. It is important not to ignore signs that your teen might be in a bad relationship. Know the warning signs and how to talk about it.

When: Tuesday, February 7 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Children’s Hospital Colorado – Conference Center
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey Dolgan, senior psychologist, and Dr. Christine McDunn, psychologist

When: Tuesday, February 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E Plaza Dr, Parker, CO 80134
Guest Speaker: Dr. Amy Sass, Adolescent Medicine

 

Being the Voice for Your Child

Do you want more information on how you can be a voice for your child at home, in the doctor’s office or in a patient room? Make sure you know what to ask your physician and when it is time to ask for a second opinion.

When: March 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Children’s Hospital Colorado Conference Center
Guest Speaker: Matthew Vitaska, manager of Patient Safety, Children’s Hospital Colorado

For more information, visit www.childrenscolorado.org and connect with Children’s Colorado on FaceBook and Twitter

 

ABOUT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO

Children’s Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Founded in 1908, Children’s Colorado is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and well-being of children. Continually recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and ranked fifth in their Best Children’s Hospitals 2011-12 Honor Roll, Children’s Colorado is known both for its nationally and internationally recognized medical, research and education programs as well as the full spectrum of everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. Children’s Colorado is recognized for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Centers and has been designated a Magnet® hospital since 2005. With more than 1,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, the network for Children’s Colorado includes 15 regional locations including  its main campus on the Anschutz Medical Campus, and more than 400 outreach clinics.

 

Castle Rock Town Council Candidate Orientation

Residents of Town election districts 1, 2, 4 and 6: get ready to elect the first Castle Rock Town Council representatives who will serve four-year terms. Local residents also may want to consider running for Council, for a chance to get involved in your community.

Castle Rock Rock volunteer positions openAnyone contemplating candidacy is encouraged to attend an orientation session at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox St. Information about how to circulate and submit nominating forms will be available, and current Town Council members and Town staff will provide insight and answer questions.

Monday February 6, 2012

Town Hall
100 N. Wilcox
Castle Rock CO

6:00 p.m.

Not sure which district you live in? Find a map at CRgov.com/votemap. In general, District 1 covers the western half of The Meadows; 2, Diamond Ridge, Sapphire Pointe and Metzler Ranch; 4, Castle North, Castle Highlands, portions of Red Hawk and Craig & Gould’s Addition; and 6, Plum Creek and Crystal Valley Ranch.

Registered voters who have lived in Town at least 12 consecutive months and who reside in one of the districts up for election are eligible to seek a seat. Prospective candidates may begin circulating nominating petitions Feb. 3. The petitions, which require 25 signatures, are due by 5 p.m. Feb. 17.

Town Council service is a part-time commitment, with monthly stipends of $650 for Councilmembers, $800 for the Mayor Pro Tem and $950 for the Mayor. (The new Council will elect the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem at its first meeting.) Council terms from here out will be four years long, per a 2010, voter-approved change to the Town Charter. Tenure is limited to two terms, or eight consecutive years.

Important 2012 election-related dates

  • Feb. 3 – First day candidates may circulate nominating petitions
  • Feb. 6, 6 p.m. – Candidate orientation at Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox St.
  • Feb. 17, 5 p.m. – Deadline for candidates to submit nominating petitions
  • March 5 – Last day to register to vote in the April election
  • Mid-March – Ballots will be mailed to registered voters
  • April 3, Election Day – All ballots must be submitted by 7 p.m.

As in past Town elections, the 2012 election will occur by mail. Ballots will go out toregistered voters in mid-March. There are no Town wide issues on this ballot, so voters who do not live in one of the four districts electing a Councilmember will not receive a ballot. Voters within the voting districts who do not receive a ballot, or who need their ballot mailed to an address other than the one at which they are registered, should call the Town Clerk’s Office, 303-660-1367.


Free Zumba Party at the Parker Recreation Center

FREE Zumba Party

Join the party! Free Zumba class is Friday, February  3 2012 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Parker Recreation Center.

When: February 3, 2012 @ 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
Where: Parker Recreation Center
Cost: FREE
Contact: info above

zumba dance party parker recreation center

FREE Zumba Party

Join the party! Free Zumba class is Friday, February  3 2012 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Parker Recreation Center.

 

Sweetheart Skate Night at the Parker Fieldhouse

Sweetheart Skate Night

Sweetheart Skate Saturday, February 11

Parents night out for valentines day celebration parker coloradoBring your roller skates or blades to the Parker Fieldhouse one Saturday a month

February is Sweetheart Skate Party

  • Family Skate Night starting at 5:30 p.m.
  • Teen Skate Night starting at 7:30 p.m.
Participants can skate around the inline rink, listen to great music with themed decorations and play games. This is a time designated for open skating with no hockey allowed. This is a great event for skaters of all ages or teens who are looking for something to do on a Saturday night!
** Annual Sweetheart Skate cost is $6, $1 off with canned food donation in person.

$3 per skater; non skating parents are free!

18700 E. Plaza Dr.
Parker, CO 80134
303.805.6309