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Parker Colorado Restaurant Reviews 2010
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Nomelie Cupcakes on Mainstreet
Looks like it’s time to start up a new thread for restaurant reviews for the new year. The 2009 edition was the single most visited link on this whole site so lets see if 2010 can beat it’s numbers. Please list your reviews of Parker’s restaurants here. Please remember to be civil and use PG rated language in your review.
So lets hear it Parker neighbors? What’s your favorite coffee shop, Mexican restaurant? Italian restaurant? Best Happy Hour… Favorite Cupcakes? Share your thoughts and discoveries.. Also feel free to include other Douglas County area restaurants here.
If it’s too inflammatory in nature I reserve the right to not publish your review.
Free Book and DVD Exchange at the Grange in Castle Rock Colorado
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The Meadows sub-division in Castle Rock Colorado is kicking of the new year with their annual book and movie exchange. What a great idea to recycle and reuse those books you’ve already read, and movies you are tired of. It’s all free and you don’t have to donate to come and take advantage of the free books.
The exchange will take place at:
The Grange
3692 Meadows Boulevard
Castle Rock CO MAP
Saturday, January 16, 2010, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Meadows Cultural Affairs Association* is promoting this community even to help you recycle books and movies for free which not only helps the environment but helps ease the strains on your pocketbook in this fluctuating economy. Castle Rock is full of book lovers, the local librarians in the area and on Twitter will agree so the area is perfect for this type of event.
Please bring your gently used books and DVD’s to The Grange Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday-Monday 12-5 p.m., now through Thursday, January 14. All types of books are accepted: fiction, non-fiction, young adult, children’s and DVD’s. They can not accept encyclopedias, reference books or VHS tapes.
Then, anyone in the community is invited to return on January 16, 2010 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to browse through the stacks and pick out some favorites. You do not have to donate books in order to participate.
All leftover books and DVD’s will be donated to local non-profit associations.
For additional information please contact Heather Kreider at The Meadows at 303-814-3953 or at hkreider@MeadowsLink.com
*The Meadows is pleased to announce the recent creation of The Meadows Cultural Affairs Association, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, established to improve the quality of life in The Meadows by proactively addressing current and future needs in the areas of culture, visual and performing arts, education, recreation and the environment.
Christmas Tree Recycling Parker, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch Colorado
Posted by: | CommentsChristmas Tree Recycling and free mulch is offered in many area’s of Douglas County Colorado
Castle Rock offers tree recycling from December 26 – January 31, in the parking lots of:
Centennial Park (22 N. Gilbert St.)
Founders Park (4671 Enderud Blvd.)
Metzler Ranch Park (4175 Trail Boss Drive) MAP
Paintbrush Park (3492 Meadows Blvd.)
Questions? Call 720-733-2260.
Mulch from the trees will be given away at the above parks Jan. 15 – March 15.
Englewood’s Parks Division is recycling Christmas trees Jan. 1-31 at the following locations: Bates/Logan Park, 2938 S. Logan St.;
Centennial Park, 4630 S. Decatur St., in the south parking lot;
Belleview Park, 5001 S. Inca St., in the south parking lot;
Miller Field, 3600 S. Elati St.
The trees will be turned into mulch, which will be available at no cost for residents to pick up. Info: 303-762-2520.
Highlands Ranch is recycling Christmas trees Dec. 25 – Jan. 18 at the following locations:
Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle;
Toepfer Park, 9480 Venneford Ranch Road;
Dad Clark Park, 3385 Asterbrook Circle
Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec.
Free mulch is available on a self-serve basis at each of the tree recycling sites. Info: 303-791-0430
Littleton is recycling Christmas trees Dec. 26 through Jan. 31
Highlands Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec, Littleton. Info: 720-733-6990.
Town of Parker is recycling Christmas trees Dec. 26 through Jan. 31 at
Challenger Regional Park, 17299 E. Lincoln Ave. Info: 720-733-6990.
( just west of the Parker Recreation Center) or
Tax-deductible [501(c)3] donations are appreciated. Place your donation in an envelope and attach to tree and make checks out to “High Plains DeMolay”.
For other recycling locations throughout Metro Denver see this Denver Post article.CHCh
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.
Teddy Bear Surgery
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Teddy Bear Repair in Parker Colorado.
Does your child have a stuffed friend that’s in need of some tender loving care? Then this is an activity your kids are sure to enjoy.
Advanced Pet Care of Parker is having a Teddy Bear Surgery Day
17002 E. Main Street Unit J
Parker, CO 80134 MAP
Saturday, December 19th from
9 a.m. to 2p.m.
Shawn Seibel, DVM is giving kids the opportunity to be involved in the repair and care of their teddy bears doing surgeries to include: stuffing, repairing holes, fixing missing eyes or other decorations.
He’ll give the children the opportunity to simulate real surgery by bandaging or suturing.
You are asked to bring in your injured stuffed teddy bears and any other animals in need of some tender loving care like your puppies, kitties or dollies. All materials will be provided.
This is a free event and is open to the public.
