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Castle Rock Medical Marijuana Town Council decision
Posted by: | CommentsCastle Rock Town Council to vote on Commercial Medical Marijuana dispensary ban
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The Castle Rock Town Council will once again be voting on the Medical Marijuana question in the first of two readings on August 24th. The second reading of the ordinance to ban Medical Marijuana dispensaries will be September 14th 2010. A majority of council has to approve this ordinance in the two readings.
“The ordinance would ban medical marijuana centers, optional-premises cultivation and the manufacturing of marijuana-infused products within Town limits – an action allowed by the Colorado Medical Marijuana Code.”
The only remaining marijuana dispensary would be allowed to remain in business through December 31, 2010 but would then also be required to close up shop.
Public comments on the proposed ordinance will be heard prior to Council’s initial vote Tuesday and prior to the final vote, planned for Sept. 14. Both meetings will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox St.
Approval of the ordinance would mean that, as of Jan. 1, 2011, medical marijuana only could be lawfully cultivated in Castle Rock by a patient, for personal use, or by a caregiver, as defined by the Medical Marijuana Code.
Public comment on the proposed ordinance will be heard prior to Council’s initial vote Tuesday and prior to the final vote, planned for Sept. 14. Both meetings will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox St. Castle Rock CO
This is a hotly contested issue throughout Colorado with one side of the debate fearing increased crime, a “bad element” gathering around the centers and in general feeling like marijuana should be illegal regardless of the circumstances. On the other side of the debate are health care providers and those suffering from symptoms related to cancer and/or chemo therapy treatments that have found marijuana to be extremely helpful in managing pain and nausea, and help with glaucoma and AIDS. Those folks would like to be able to get “weed” from a reputable dealer rather than in a back alley somewhere.
There will be continued discussions on this matter throughout Colorado for years to come costing tax payers dollars that none of these small town have.
As it stands registered patients may obtain medical weed by growing their own, from a licensed caregiver or from a center and local municipalities can not prohibit them from growing their own nor can they prevent caregivers from providing legal weed to up to five patients.
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More on the Douglas County Examiner article here.
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Smokin Brew BBQ competition at Parker Station Parker Colorado
Posted by: | CommentsThe Smokin Brew BBQ hit Parker last Labor Day weekend and residents did not know what to expect as they’d never seen a barbeque competition of this type before.
Smokin’ Brew BBQ is a Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned competition and Rocky Mountain Barbecue Association Cup event. As such, hungry BBQ enthusiasts get to sample hundreds of tasty samples for $1-2 dollars a piece and getting to vote on the Peoples Choice Award for each category of the competition.
- Brisket
- Ribs
- Pulled Pork
- and Other, which included a show favorite of the Deep Fried Snickers Bar
(photo in slideshow)
Friday 4-9 p.m.
Saturday 11-10 p.m.
Sunday 11-8 p.m.
At the Parker Station Parking Lot on Mainstreet
55 BBQ teams will be on hand for the competition, some of them offering samples and some of them just there hoping to earn a ribbon, trophy or just plain bragging rights.
Admission is free with tickets for food, beer, wine and soft drinks sell for $1 each.
Happy Hour from 4:00pm-6:00pm will feature:
Bud, Bud Light and Shock Top draft beer. for three tickets.
Michelob Amberbock, Bud Light Lime, Bacardi Mojitos and a selection of wine for five tickets.
BBQ Schedule
Friday, September 3, 2010
* 4:00 p.m. Open to the Public
* 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Ashley Buchart Concert
* 5:00PM-6:00PM Happy Hour
* 9:30PM- Last Call
* 10:00PM Closed
Entertainment opens with a Parker local act Ashley Buchart , the Colorado Country Angel who’s been seen at the Victorian Peaks Concerts on several occasions as well as other fund raising events in the area.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
* 10:00AM OPEN to the Public
* 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Live Entertainment
* 9:30PM- Last Call
* 10:00PM Closed
11-1:00 p.m. Entertainment from another local favorite “The Bluzinators” Doug Root & Company entertained last year at the BBQ fest, were one of the mainstage acts at Parker Days and have been performing at the Victorian Peaks venue this summer as well.
2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Road House Joe – www.roadhousejoe.com - winners of the first
round of the International Blues Challenge competition in Boulder CO.
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Daddy Issues
Sunday, September 5, 2010
* 10:00 a.m.Open to the Public
* 11:00 a.m. Live Entertainment Starts
* 5:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
* 7:30 p.m. Last Call
* 8:00 p.m. Closed
Entertainment
11:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Sugarhouse
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. - Doc Brown Blues Band
Lodging information can be found here.
Smokin’ Brew BBQ Event Details
This event is sponsored by the Cherry Valley Rotary Club of Parker and all the profits from the weekend go towards various fundraising efforts right in Dougas County CO.
Local Rotary Projects
* 3rd Grade Dictionaries
* Kindergarten Four Way Test Program
* Douglas County Women’s Crisis Center
* Project Sanctuary
* Trick or Treat on Mainstreet
* Douglas County Support Center
* Legend High School Student of the Quarter
International Projects
* Project Cure – Nigeria
* Shelter Box – Philippines and Haiti
* Shallow Water Wells – Tanzania
* Micro Credit Program – Zambia
* Polio Plus – Worldwide
* Exchange Student Program – Worldwide
Art in the Park this weekend at O’Brien Park Parker CO
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!
Advice from Chrissy? If you see something you like BUY IT! I’ve been disappointed many times in the past at this art show!
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.
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.
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 weeks entertainment is The Branders, with a vocally-driven, harmony-laden sound, this upbeat band will thrill the masses with variety of music from old school sweetness to cutting edge country.
What is a “juried” show you might ask? Regular craft show allow anyone with the entry fee into their shows, the quality or subject matter of the art nor whether it’s actually hand-made is taken into consideration. A Juried arts and crafts show means that along with having to have your entry fee, your art work is critiqued by a panel of other artists to make sure that the quality and subject matter are both acceptable and that the art is indeed handmade, not something you can buy in hong kong and sell for profit.
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.
For more information about the event and the Parker Artists Guild, please visit www.parkerartistsguild.com or call Kelly Kuper at 303.434.1560.
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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Homes for our Troops looking for volunteer in Elizabeth CO
Posted by: | CommentsMy friend and fellow examiner Vickie Wallis – the Elbert County Examiner – has been instrument in getting the word out about this worthy cause for someone who gave to us and his country in the Gulf War. He was severely injured and need the help from his local community… Following is an excerpt from Vickie’s article and a plea for help in getting LCplKade Hinkhouse and his wife a place to live. Please read and consider whether you have time to give back to someone who has giving so much for his love of our country.
Many readers will have been following the building of a Homes for Our Troops home in Elizabeth over the last several months. The home, being built for LCpl Kade Hinkhouse and his wife Becky is sponsored by the Homes for Our Troops charity and is largely completed due to donations of materials and skills.
The home is being built under the supervision of Aaron Lovelace in the Elbert County subdivision of Wild Pointe and showcases the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) principles of building a home which is environmentally friendly as well as being efficient to run. Lovelace, who is certified LEED AP Homes is working to ensure the highest rating for the home for its certification. The rating, which takes into account a variety of factors including local sourcing of materials, amount of recycled materials as well as energy efficiency methods such as solar panels. The home is also specially adapted for LCpl Hinkhouse who was severely injured while on patrol in Iraq.
