Free Seminar for parents with kids who have autism

In this free seminar, parents will get help understanding how to secure insurance coverage in Colorado for behavior, speech and occupational therapy for a child with autism. This seminar will provide important information about the new Colorado Health Insurance Mandated Autism Treatment (HIMAT) Law.

During the event, Trumpet Behavioral Health will provide FREE childcare and fun activities for children with autism and their siblings provided by experienced behavior therapists.

Autism topics will include:

  • Overview of HIMAT Law for Colorado autism treatment.
  • What autism treatment services are covered under Colorado’s insurance mandate.
  • Who it applies to.
  • How to find out if your child is eligible.
  • How to maximize your insurance benefits for your child’s autism treatment.
  • How to talk to your employer and your insurance provider about your rights to coverage.
  • Under HIMAT, insurance coverage for a child’s Colorado autism treatment now allows for up to $34,000 per year of behavioral therapies. Parents can learn how to maximize their benefits, meet other parents, enjoy light refreshments and get answers while our expert staff provides childcare and fun activities for your kids.

WHEN:
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
6:30 p.m.: Childcare opens and kids activities
7-8 p.m.: Parent seminar

WHERE:
7860 E. Berry Place, Suite #140, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

FREE:
Invite friends from Denver autism support groups.

REGISTER:
By Phone (720) 470-0578, or online at www.tbh.com/1395-2/. Space is limited; please register early. The first 50 individuals to register will be entered into a special drawing for fun and helpful prizes.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Dr. Keelee Burtch, regional director of Trumpet Behavioral Health. Keelee has 12 years of experience working with children with autism and their families. Over the past three years, Keelee has learned to navigate the insurance waters to help children with autism get coverage for the behavior, speech and occupational therapy services they need. Keelee has been successful with almost every insurance company in getting services approved.

Trumpet Behavioral Health’s insurance team will be on hand to answer individual questions regarding benefits, eligibility and authorizations.

Additional Information:
Please contact nwilhelm@tbh.com.

ABOUT TRUMPET BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:
Trumpet Behavioral Health (TBH) specializes in the treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental disabilities. For more information, visit www.tbh.com.

Thanks to my friend LaLa Girl for the heads up.

Carriage Rides in Downtown Parker Thanksgiving to Christmas

The Parker Chamber are proud to sponsor the Carriage Rides in downtown Parker this 2011 Holiday Season.

A Free Norman Rockwell-Like Holiday Experience

is waiting for you when you climb aboard the lovely horse drawn carriages waiting for your family and friends in downtown Parker.

Rides are FREE this year when you pick up tickets from participating vendors.

  • The Pace Center
  • Parker Station
  • Vines Wine and Tapas Bar
  • Servinos
  • The Warhorse
  • Goodwill
This fun Parker Bucket List Holiday Tradition begins at the Mayors Tree Lighting and continues Saturdays from 4-8 p.m. November 26 (The Saturday after Thanksgiving) through December 24th Christmas Eve.
Parker Country Carriage Rides in olde town Parker CO O'Brien Park
Many thanks to the corporate sponsors IREA and Meineke Car Care Center

 

Free Halloween treats for Trick or Treaters from Brunswick Zone

trick-or-treat on mainstreet parker co The Brunswick Zone is offering free treats for you to hand out to the Trick or Treaters that come to your house this Halloween.

Free Halloween Treats

Each printable sheet from Brunswick has six free bowling coupons for kids 15 or younger. We will probably hand them out in addition to candy at our house. My kids hated it when people gave them something healthy on Halloween.

The bowling coupons can be used from October 31 through November 23, 2011.

Download the coupons by clicking on the PDF link below, print them out, cut them up and you’ll be the most popular parental unit on the block. Each coupon is valid for a free game of bowling for one child 15 or younger (one coupon use per family per visit). Shoe rental not included.

Print the Brunswick Bowling free bowling coupons here

Thanks to my friend The Couponess who posted this freebie on her bargains website and knew all the folks in Parker would want to take advantage of the deal.  The closest Brunswick Zone is on Park Meadows Parkway in Lone Tree CO.

Tadashi Hayakawa hosts free artists workshops

The Parker Artists Guild is excited to be offering free workshops facilitated by Tadashi Hayakawa.

Tadashi_Barb art classes in parker colorado parker mainstreet center

You are asked to bring your own supplies and join other artists for an exciting time of creating and to bring a piece of your artwwork if you are interested in participating in a discussion/critique.

Tadashi’s artist statement “ I am a student of art forever, experimenting, developing and creating my visions with the spirits of the East and the techniques of the West.”

The first two workshops will be at the Mainstreet Center with the final one housed at the brand new PACE Center.

  • October 9th 1:00PM to 4:00PM at the Mainstreet Center gym in Parker
  • November 20th 9:30AM to 1:30PM at the new PACE Center on Mainstreet.

Please contact Barbara Wilson to register and for additional information – gawbjc@gmail.com

Tadashi Hayakawa was born in Japan in 1941 and moved to the United States 20 years later to study art. Our community is lucky to have such a talented artist in our midst willing to donate time to teach others. You can see his artwork on his website here TadashiHayakawa.com

Disney’s Tangled is the Parker Free Movie in the Park

The Parker Chamber Summer Movies in the Park 2011 finale’

parker chamber movies in the parker parker colorado 2011Saturday September 3, 2011

Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m.

Disney’s Tangled is the movie which starts at dusk.

Come to O’Brien Park at the corner of Parker & Mainstreet and step back in time to your childhood memories of going to the drive-in with your parents. This is even better because you won’t have to hide anyone in the trunk of your car. It’s FREE!

Kena Peterson has headed up the committee for the movies in the park this year and she’s done a fantastic job. Thanks Kena!

For more information on what goes on at the Free Movies in the Park click here

The Parker Chamber would like to thank the title sponsor The Wildlife Experience, entertainment sponsor Country Financial, the Town of Parker and all of our movie sponsors for making this film possible.

Free Music in the Park – Parker CO Things To Do

Free Music in the Park concert series this summer at Victorian Peaks in Parker Colorado.

Music  in the park at victorian peaks parker colorado

Local business owner James Anest once again brings some of the best local music in Douglas County to his outdoor patio venue in Old Town Parker. This picturesque spot is surrounded by original, restored and new Victorian buildings on Pikes Peak in Parker Colorado. There is always something to do in Parker throughout the summer and you sure can’t beat the price. Free!

Now in it’s second year, Music in the Park is back several days a week, most Tuesdays and Thursdays and various other weekend times as well. Check the bands and schedules below.

Bring your blankets, picnics, chairs and your clapping hands to hear some great local talent. MUSIC IN THE PARK :Tuesdays and Thursdays through August and September

Bring your friends, blankets and lawn chairs, sorry no alcohol allowed

No admission however tips to the performers are  appreciated.

Where: Victorian Peaks 11024 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker, CO 80138

When: 7pm to 9pm under the beautiful Colorado Skies: Usually Tuesdays and Thursdays

Enjoy: Music under the Stars and bring your Lawn chairs/blankets/

Parking: Mainstreet Center on Pikes Peak Court or at Saint Matthews Public Lot as well as street parking in the area.

Gaspare’s an amazing Italian Bakery is right there, so save room for dessert, you won’t be sorry.

They have an incredible lineup of musical groups to perform this summer, so mark your calendars and bring a friend.

Victorian Peaks patio free summer concerts in the park parker    colorado 2010Tuesday, August 10: Alternate Route Advised
Thursday, August 12: Shadow Mountain Band
Tuesday, August 17: Phil Jensen
Thursday, August 19: Total Recall
Friday, August 20: Chris Hodge
Saturday , August 21: David East and David Schaper
Tuesday, August 24: P. Colton Campbell
Thursday, August 26: Julia Bryan Band
Tuesday, August 31: Bluzinators

Parker’s own Bluzinators live at Parker Days video below. Enjoy!

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Parker Chamber Picture Show returns for free this summer Obrien Park

The Parker Chamber of Commerce is very active in the community and one of the very favorite events of summer has been the Parker Chamber Picture Show a free, family movie in the park event.

Parker Chamber Picture Show

Bringing the oldies back to the days of the drive-in theater, and allowing us to share those fun times with our kids who have never heard of one, the Parker Chamber has created fun, free, outdoor movie in the park events that are a blast for everyone.

Chamber of Commerce picture show in Parker Colorado summer 2010Show up early to get the best seats, bring your own food, blankets chairs and snacks or support the various fundraisers each week by purchasing your popcorn, pop and candy for a freakishly inexpensive rate of a buck a piece. Yes, just $1.00 buys you any of the snacks and answer trivia questions and get chances to win T-shirts, fun giveaways by the sponsors and just bragging rights among your neighbors or siblings.

Come to O’Brien Park at Parker Road and Mainstreet any time before duck for the best seats and to give you enough time to get your baskin robbins cone and popcorn for a buck!

 

June 26, 2010 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian - Starring Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson and Hank Azaria

July 10, 2010 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

July 24, 2010
Percy Jackson & The Olympian: The Lightning Thief

August 7, 2010 Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

August 21, 2010 Tooth Fairy

September 4, 2010 RAIN DATE

Parker Chamber Picture Show outdoor movies in the park  2010

The best things in life really are free in Parker Colorado!