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Abacus Mental Math ages 4-12

May 5, 2009 By parkercolorado Leave a Comment

Offered by the Parker Recreation Center.

Abacus is considered the most effective way to introduce math for young children and strengthen arithmetic skills.

Learning abacus math trains the student’s brain to use the left hemisphere (rational side) to manipulate the virtual abacus (image) on the right hemisphere (creative side). This unique exercise promotes and strengthens the brain function and can help improve the following areas: helps to develop a concrete idea for numbers, improves memory retention and recall skills, concentration and mental endurance, visualization and listening skills.

This class is held at the Mainstreet Center; Abacus books and Abacus tool will be provided.

Ages 6-12 years: Saturdays, June 20-July 18, 10 a.m. to Noon
Ages 4-6 years: Saturdays, June 20-July 18, 12:30 to 2 p.m.

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ParkerFest Returns

May 4, 2009 By parkercolorado Leave a Comment

Yet another Fest in Parker! Opening this Sunday May 10th

ParkerFest is a Merchant Market and Festival that begins on May 10th and ends on October 11th. The event is scheduled to run Sundays from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in Old Town Parker (Mainstreet and Pikes Peak Drive) This is not to be confused with the Farmers Market which is on the same day and runs Sunday 8-1 in the Parker Crossroads Shopping Center near The Parker Library. or the Parker Country Festival set for June 12,13, and 14, 2009. (More info on that soon!)

The ParkerFest is in it’s third year and is the group of merchants that were in the vacant lot to the East of the Montessori School last summer. It has been moved to Mainstreet Parker and is to include:

Artisan Booths
Local Restaurants
Chef Demonstration
Live Entertainment
A kid’s zone with crafts and activities for kids of all ages
and weekly special event shows

Some of the special events will be sponsored by the Parker Arts Council. This weekend there will be a Kite Flying Contest 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Old Town Parker – O’ Brien Park
Lion-Dragon Dance Festival 5:00pm until 6:00pm Old Town Parker Mainstreet Parker from Parker Station Professional Bldg. to O’Brien Park.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Business, Family Activities, Kids, News & Events, Parker, Parker Recreation, Singles, Youth Tagged With: downtown merchants, Parker, parker historic downtown, ParkerFest

2009 Parker Family Fun Fest

May 4, 2009 By parkercolorado Leave a Comment

2009 Parker Family Fun Fest

An exciting event promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness education in a fun and interactive way.

Saturday, May 16, 2009 – FREE!
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
O’Brien Park

Featuring the Radio Disney AM 1690 Move It! Fitness Party, dancing and singing, fun games, awesome giveaways and tons of other activities for the entire family.

Watch for more information as the event approaches!

Thank you to our event sponsors:

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Auditions for Wizard of OZ

May 4, 2009 By parkercolorado Leave a Comment

Auditions for “Wizard of Oz” To Be Held May 5

Are you between the ages of 10-18 with lots of personality and a desire to be part of an exciting production? Then we want to see you at Mainstreet Center on May 5 from 4-6 p.m. 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. This is a great opportunity to have fun while learning about theater.

There will be a $75 participation fee due if selected to be a member of the cast or crew.

Rehearsals will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Mainstreet Center.

Performances of Wizard of Oz are Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 6 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 for ages 3 and up and are available on May 11 at the Mainstreet Center and online at www.ParkerRec.com.

For more information please call 303.434.1560 or email kkuper@parkeronline.org.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Kids, Parker, Youth Tagged With: auditions, Parker, theater, wizard of oz

Parker Farmers Market is BACK!

May 3, 2009 By parkercolorado Leave a Comment

Starting Today Sunday May 3rd 2009, the One, the Only, the Original Parker Farmers Market is back for the season.

The Market opened to a great crowd and more beautiful weather than was anticipated for Sunday. My take is that the owner and organizer, Nanci Simmons must be doing something right! My favorite vendors were all there, the burrito lady with her green chili bean burritos.. Spicy if you please!, A Farmer at both ends offering their fabulous fresh picked veggies including Peppers, Onions, Potatoes, Squash, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Broccoli and more, a few fresh bread makers with their yummy samples, fresh eggs, hand made soaps, a new Colorado coffee roasting company with samples, lots of peoples adorable dogs, a magician/comedian to amuse the youngsters.

The flower basket guy is back! He was a staple for 5 years and was missed last year so I’m so happy he’s back. I bought a six pack of ready to plant herbs from him and they are gorgeous and fragrant and a great value at 6 for $15. There was also a coupon for $2.00 off any of his baskets.

I was proud that I stood firm with the “NO FLOWERS until after Mother’s Day” Colorado Gardening Law, but this market boasts three or more local vendors who sell flowers, vegetables and herb plants for your garden, so I’m sure to pick some up soon.

I spoke to Ms Simmons and she was pleased with how many vendors participated this first weekend back and their Parker Fan’s were obviously out and excited that summer is almost here.