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Parker Historic Preservation Commission Volunteer Positions Available
Posted by: | CommentsAre you interested in Parker’s history? Are you looking for a way to get involved in your community? If so, the Parker Historic Preservation Commission would like you to join us as an Alternate member!
Two men stand in front of the Lewis and Herzog Store in Parker, Colorado. photo credit Douglas County History Research Center.
The Parker Historic Preservation Commission is an advisory commission that is responsible for landmarking eligible Parker properties. The Commission also fosters civic pride through educating about and creating awareness of the Town’s unique historic resources and heritage.
The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet. For more information about the Historic Preservation Commission, please visit the Town Web site at www.parkeronline.org or contact Mary Munekata, Staff Liaison, at 303.841.2332 or email mmunekata@parkeronline.org.
See complete information about current members, meeting minutes and photos of old time Parker here.
Photo above courtesy of Douglas County History Research Center.
Homeless resources and food banks in Douglas County Colorado
Posted by: | CommentsWhether you are struggling this holiday season or might have a little bit of money or time you can spare, Douglas County CO has several options for you.
Womans Crisis Center - Serves Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties – services include:
- 24-hour crisis line
- Emergency shelter
- Adult and child therapy
- Legal advocacy
- School and community outreach programs
Crisis Line 303-688-8484 - Toll Free:1-888-247-7
Douglas/Elbert Task Force - services include:
- Food bank
- Client services 9-12 M-F
- Thrift Store
- Volunteer opportunities
Douglas County Volunteer Coalition services include:
- Crisis help
- Elder care
- Cultural and educational – Douglas County Schools, Wildlife Museum, www.douglascountylibraries.org/AboutUs/Volunteer
- Disability services – Praying Hands Ranch, Douglas County Disability Services
- Douglas County Government Services
Castle Rock Victims Assistance Program
Contact: Carole Malezija 303-663-6100
Parker Task Force – Services include: Food bank, emergency assistance, holiday programs and referrals to other agencies.
Holiday Events this weekend in Parker Colorado
Posted by: | CommentsHoliday Events for friends and family in Douglas County South Metro Denver Colorado this weekend Friday December 18th, Saturday December 19th and Sunday December 20th.
There are so many things to do this holiday season in the area, it’s hard to keep track. Hopefully this list of “things to do” for this weekend will help you to create your new simpler Christmas holiday traditions. 2009 is the year that most residents in Colorado are working to reduce the getting and increase the giving, not of things necessarily, but your time, attention and care to those in your life that really matter the most. Lets step back to smell the holly instead of rushing from store to store buying things instead of memories.
Below you will find a few things that are quite inexpensive and that you can enjoy with your loved one’s.
- Horse drawn carraige rides in Parker Colorado for only $5 a piece. Enjoy this quaint little town just South of Metro Denver. See the slide show and more information here
- Friday Only Songstresses, Liz Clark and Tessa Perry will be teaming up for a special evening of harmonies, songs and stories at Kunjani Coffea in Parker CO Dec 18th at 6:30 p.m. Details and map here
- Highlands Ranch Christmas Market is in it’s final weekend. There will be unique handmade gift items, traditional Chrismtas foods for gifts or your family meal along with favorite vendors from the summer Highlands Ranch farmers market.
- Winter WonderLights runs nightly, December 11-24 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (last ticket will be sold at 8p.m.) Map and details.
- The 6th Annual Nutcracker of Parker returns once again this Christmas Season. 4 performances on Satuday December 19 and Sunday December 20
- Santa Paws is coming to your town and there is one weekend left to get a fabulous keepsake photo of the Christmas holidays and help support Every Creature Counts a local Colorado no-kill animal shelter in the process.
- Go as a family to see Blind Side… (you signed up for the $5 Buck club.. right?) This movie is absolutely wonderful and shows the spirit of giving better than any I’ve seen in a long time.
Emergency Toy Drive CBS4 for Denver
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Only nine days until Christmas and some children may go without gifts this year unless CBS4 viewers step up to the plate and dig a little deeper this year. Last Saturday almost 2500 toys were collected to help kids and teens in the Denver area whose stockings would be empty without the generous donations of local Denver residents. While the turnout was great for this event, there is still an urgent need for more toys / gifts especially for teens.
CBS4 will hold an emergency toy drive this Friday at King Soopers at Colorado and Yale.
Gift suggestions for the age group are cd’s, dvd’s, makeup, mp3 players, sports equipment, video games & gift cards and CBS4 is hoping their local viewers and twitter followers will add some of these to their shopping lists.
Once Upon a Christmas Boutique and Craft Fair
Posted by: | CommentsChaparral High School Band Boosters ~Is Proud to Present~
Once Upon a Christmas Boutique
& Craft Fair
Saturday December 5th
9:00am ~ 4:00pm
No Admission Fee! 80 + Vendors and Artisans! Raffles & Prizes! Concessions by Heidi’s Deli
- Student performances,
- Santa Workshop
- Fun events for the kids! Plus Much More!
Something for everyone on your holiday gift list!
Location Details
15665 Brookstone Dr.Parker, CO 80134 MAP
Lincoln and Stonegate Parkway
East of I-25 on Lincoln. North on
Stonegate Parkway, left on Brookston
Check out the crafters and artisans below who will be displaying their talents and treasures at the show.
