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Huge childrens consignment sale at the Douglas County Fairgrounds
Posted by: | CommentsJust Between Friends a huge childrens clothing, toys and baby equipment consignment sale
Just Between Friends Douglas County is having it’s annual sale for childrens clothing, toys, books, childrens and baby decor, sports equipment and furniture sale at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Back to School sale September 3rd and 4th 2010.
Start now getting your items ready for this huge sale. Learn how to prepare and price your items for the sale here.
Things that are always in demand at the sale include:
- Toys
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Maternity Clothes
- Holiday outfits
- Halloween costumes
- Bedding and nursery decor
- Car Seats
- Books
September 3rd & 4th
Friday 9am-7pm ($2 admission)
Saturday 9am-2pm 50% off sale! – most items
Exclusive Pre-sales for Volunteers & Consignors to shop before the public.
Douglas County Events Center
at the Douglas County Fairgrounds
500 Fairgrounds Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(1 miles East of I-25, exit 181)
Click here for a map
Free Movies in the Park Doctor Noise at the Bluffs Lone Tree CO
Posted by: | CommentsFree movies in the park are a sensation in South Denver this year with offerings in Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch and now Lone Tree CO. Several neighborhood associations also sponsor these movies so for recession proof, free fun in the summer, keep an eye out for the announcements.
On Saturday, August 28, 2010, the Big Screen on the Bluffs is not only showing a great animated movie “Planet 51″, additionally at 6:30 p.m. kids and adults will both be able to enjoy the unique musical stylings Doctor Noize aka Cory Cullinan. This engaging an innovative performer plays multiple instruments while arranging and recording songs, on the spot. You really need to witness him for yourself. It’s sure to be a fun time.
At dusk get ready for the movie on the Big Screen on the Bluffs “Planet 51″ an animated movie about an American astronaut who lands on a strange planet and thinks he’s discovered it. The only thing is the friendly little green people think he’s there to take over their planet. The Big Screen on the Bluff is huge! Standing over 24 feet it’s inflated and placed on the multi-purpose playing field of Prairie Sky Park next to the Lone Tree Recreation Center.
The park opens at 6:00
Doctor Noize 6:30
Movie Planet 51 at dusk.
Food vendors, a Passport to Culture craft activity, face painters and airbrush artists all combine to create a fun and festive time for your family nice and close to home.
“During the event, the Lone Tree Youth Commission will be collecting new or gently used children’s, youth and young adult books and DVDs as part of their Media Drive to benefit Sky Ridge Medical Center. For more information about the Media Drive and the Youth Commission, visit www.cityoflonetree.com/youthcommission.”
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Art in the Park-Parker Artists Guild-August 2010
Posted by: | CommentsArt in the Park sponsored by the Parker Artists Guild, is celebrating it 9th annual juried art and fine craft show.
Saturday and Sunday August 28 and 29 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
O’Brien Park
Parker & Mainstreet
Parker CO, 80134
Admission is FREE!
Many art forms will be represented including:
- painting in a wide variety of media,
- drawing,
- pastels,
- pottery,
- jewelry,
- photography,
- wood working,
- glass,
- sculpture and more.
There will live entertainment in the gazebo both days. The Parker Chorale and an ensemble from the Denver Performing Arts HS will perform on Saturday and Sunday.
The Town of Parker, Sunday afternoon concert will be from 1 to 3 pm.
This is a family friendly event with things for the kids to do including a face painting booth (for a small charge) and a childrens art station sponsored by The Academy of Art in Parker where you create your own art project.
Soft drinks, snacks and hot entrée lunches will be sold both days.
The art show is sponsored by the Parker Artists Guild (PAG) of Parker. PAG membership includes artists from Parker, Castle Rock, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, Douglas and Elbert County and the south metro area.
Membership is open to all media. PAG was formed in 2001 and has grown to about 200 members this year. Our mission is to promote the visual arts and raise awareness of local artists in the community. PAG sponsors a variety of art education workshops, exhibits, culture events and Kid’s Kulture. For more information about PAG and Art in the Park visit www.ParkerArtistsGuild.com.
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- Art Booths in O’Brien Park
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- Face painting for kids at Art in the Park
For more information about the event and the Parker Artists Guild, please visit www.parkerartistsguild.com or call Kelly Kuper at 303.434.1560.
Back 2 School Skate at the Parker Fieldhouse Parker CO
Posted by: | CommentsAugust marks the beginning of the traditional school calendar so to bid farewell to summer the Parker Recreation Department is offering a Back 2 School Skate.
Students can start the new school year off right at the second annual Back 2 School Skate! Grab your skates and bring a friend!
Saturday, Aug. 7 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Parker Fieldhouse
18700 E. Plaza Dr.
Parker, CO 80134
Parker Fieldhouse Parker Colorado
Join your classmates and show off your skating skills and school spirit. Activities will include skating games such as spider races, crab races, the classic limbo and wolf tag. In addition, the Pinnacle climbing wall will be open and available for FREE use from 6 to 8 p.m. Remember to bring your own skates and a waiver signed by your parent in order to climb. Don’t forget to wear your school colors because the school with the most skaters will win a special prize!
Advance tickets are $5 are now available for purchase at the Parker Fieldhouse. Tickets will be $6 at the door and you can get $1 off with a canned food donation for the Parker Task Force. Non-skating parents are admitted free.
For more information on Saturday Skate Nights call 303.805.6300 or visit us online at www.ParkerRec.com.
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Parents Night Out Saturday August 14 at the Parker Fieldhouse Parker CO
Posted by: | CommentsDrop your kids off for Parent’s Night Out on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 11 p.m. Spend the night out with family and friends while kids stay active with our recreation staff.
AUGUST 14, 2010 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Parker Fieldhouse
18700 E. Plaza Dr
Parker, CO 80134
Everyone can enjoy an evening of PLAY! Turf, gym and inline games will keep the kiddos active and burning energy.
Parker Fieldhouse Parker Colorado
Organized games and activities will be led by experienced recreation staff to keep participants entertained the whole night. The climbing wall will be open for a portion of the night so be sure to have a climbing wall waiver signed in advance or be prepared to sign one at check-in. Open inline skating will also be held, but skates are not provided.
For those kids who need a break from the action, short family-friendly movies will be shown. Coloring activities and other crafts will also be available and as an added bonus, karaoke will be featured for those aspiring pop-stars!
Send the kids with athletic shoes, skates, water bottles and snacks or give them some money for concessions and vending machines. Hot dogs, pizza, pretzels and much more will be available for purchase.
Registration for individual children is open online at www.ParkerRec.com. The fee is $15 for the first child and $10 for each additional sibling. NOTE: Registration fees will increase by $5 per child one week prior to the event.
Please call Errin at 303.805.6308 or Andy at 303.805.6310 to receive a sibling discount. Drop-in registrations are accepted with an additional $5 fee per child.
