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Things to do this weekend in Parker CO July 29-August 1 2010
Posted by: | CommentsThings are busy in the Town of Parker this weekend with two fund raising events and one just for fun event.
July 29, 30 & 31 – Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. everyone is invited to come and enjoy over 70 local thespians perform The Music Man at the Parker United Methodist Church. All proceeds from the $10 admission go directly to the Parker Task Force.
July 30 & 31 – Friday and Saturday night join with your friends and neighbors for the July Wine Walks in Olde Town Parker Colorado. $10 cash buys you a commemorative sampling wine glass and tickets to taste wine at the participating businesses along Mainstreet and Victorian. The wine walk runs from 5-8 p.m.
July 31 & August 1 – Saturday and Sunday marks the annual Parker Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Support your favorite team for this important fund raising event to fund research for cancer cures.
Sundays now through September don’t forget the Parker Farmers Market on Mainstreet
Lots of indoor movie entertainment this weekend in Parker to either escape the heat or the rainstorms, whichever decide to plague you on another typical July day in Colorado.
AMC has weekday getaway value pricing on blockbuster movies for the budget minded. All movies are half price all day Monday through Thursday and before noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Not valid for weekday openings and holiday periods.
AMC 20 Mile Village 10 (formerly Kerasotes)
18625 Stage Run, Parker, CO, 80134
(303) 840-2695
1hr 49min – Rated PG-13
Comedy, Animated – PG
9:40a 12:00 2:50 5:30 8:10 10:10
Inception Q’s Review
Science Fiction, Thriller – PG-13
9:00a 1:30 3:10 4:55 8:30 9:40
Toy Story 3
Animated, Children – G
9:20a 12:10 2:40 5:15 7:45 10:15
Ramona and Beezus
Comedy, Adventure – G
9:30a 12:25 3:-00 5:40 8:15pm
Salt Q’s Review
Thriller, Action – PG-13
12:15 2:45 5:20 8:00 10:40
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Q’s Review
Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy – PG
11:30am 2:15 5:00 7:50 10:30pm
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Romance, Thriller – PG-13
12:20 6:40pm
Knight and Day
Comedy, Adventure, Action – PG-13
10:45pm
See the Parker Movie Examiner Review’s by Nathaniel “Q” Quintana
Parker Chamber Picture Show - Free
Parker Relay for Life® this July 31 Salisbury Park
Posted by: | CommentsCancer affects everyone across the United States. The residents of Parker Colorado have organized teams in the Relay for Life® to help raise money to fund research to help find a cure and support those who are cancer survivors.
American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2010
In this relay, teams participate and walk for a full 24 hours in support of loved one’s, family or community members. 227 participants on 28 teams have raised $36,483.84 for the American Cancer Society. Way to go Parker!
There are three ways to participate and three ways to donate to this local event in Parker.
3:00 PM July 31 – 8:00 AM August 1, 2010 at Salisbury Equestrian Park
- Start a Team
- Join a Team
- Participate as a cancer survivor
- Donate to a Participate
- Donate to a Team
- Donate to the Event
As of Thursday July 29th, the following teams are leading the pack.
1 – Team Nelnet ($3,769.00)
2 – Poulson’s Posse ($2,437.23)
3 – Carolyn’s Angels ($2,390.00)
4 – Curves Chicks Fight Back ($2,340.00)
5 – Chicks for a Cure ($2,310.00)
The Parker Academy of Martial Arts is walking in memory Gerald Lynford Gunter and had a goal of raising $2000. The owner, his family, staff and martial artists are extremely happy to have met and exceeded their goal.
Many of the employee’s of the Town of Parker are participating as well on the Tiki Troop. You can see their progress here.
If you are interested in donating or participating please click the links above or if you have further questions contact the event coordinator Catherine Mosier at catsparkerrfl@mac.com
Relay for Life 2010
Tagawa Gardens Weekend Fundraiser for Denver Bronco Charities
Posted by: | CommentsTagawa Gardens is happy to be the official garden center of the Denver Bronco’s practice facility at Dove Valley in Centennial Colorado. Drive by their location at 7505 South Potomac Street.
On July 31st and August 1st “Save and Score Weekend” at Tagawa there are ongoing specials and 10 percent of all purchases will go towards the Denver Bronco Charities.
10% of every purchase this weekend (July 31 & Aug. 1) will be donated to Denver Broncos Charities! Plus, enjoy 30% off annuals, 25% off Patio Furniture & other specials.
The Denver Broncos professional football team supports many locally based charities including:
YOUTH
- Accelerated Reader Summer Reading Program
- Broncos Bowl
- Broncos Staff Service Day
- Darrent Williams Memorial Grant
- Darrent Williams Memorial Teen Center
- Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club
- Denver Broncos Community Fields Project
- DPS Futures Football
- Read Like A Pro
- Youth Football
HEALTH
HUNGER
- Broncos Tackle Hunger
- Broncos Staff Service Day
- Denver Broncos Holiday Party
- Denver Broncos Youth Center at The Crossing
Tagawa has the following classes planned for August 2010
Sat., July 31
10-11 am How to winterize your water garden and fish ponds.
1:30-2:30PM, Growing Orchids in Colorado,
August 2010
Sun., Aug. 1
Application deadline for Holiday Gifts for Pets & Their People Craft Event November 6 & 7, 2010.
Noon-3 PM, Xeriscape Cluster 3, Craig Miller
Thurs., Aug. 5
4-7 PM, “Girl’s Thyme” Ladies Night Out. Be the first to take advantage of our 28th Anniversary Sale-abration! 50% off Perennials & Roses, 25% off Everything Else
Fri., Aug. 6
28th Anniversary Sale Begins! 50% OFF Perennials & Roses, 25% OFF Everything Else*, through Thurs., Aug. 19 (* see TagawaGardens.com for details & exclusions)!
Aug. 7-8
Anniversary Weekend Celebration!!
Join the staff of Tagawa Gardens for a bake sale featuring home-made goodies prepared by the Tagawa staff, to benefit Park Task Force, a non-profit organization formed to assist residents of Parker, Franktown & Elizabeth who are in need of short-term assistance.
1-2 PM, Preserving your Harvest: Delicious Dried Foods from your Garden, Deb Whitakker. No fee for this class, however please register for this class so there are enough samples for everyone.
Sun., Aug., 8
11 AM -12Noon, Long-Blooming Perennial Color, Lina, Perennial Coach
1-3PM, Luxurious Lotions, Jackie Robb. Participants will go home with samples of lotions made in class as well as a handout with many terrific recipes to try at home. Limit 30; Mat. fee $10, payable to the instructor, please register for this class.
Aug., 14-15
Melon Daze! A new family event featuring classes and fun involving melons along withlocally grown melons of all types will be available for purchase.
Sat., Aug. 14
9:30-10:30 am Kid’s Melon Salsa class, Becca & Mimi.
Mat. Fee: $7 (for lids, jars, etc.) Limit: 15 children (each must be accompanied by an adult) please register for this class!
11 am-12 Noon, Obstacle Course Melon Races.
12:30-1:30 pm, The Embellished Melon, Helen Lozynsky. Carve your own melon masterpiece –Bring a cantaloupe, a pairing knife and a cutting board. The class includes a discussion on how to grow melons plus their use in salads and as dessert. Limit: 25 adults, please register for this class!
2:30-3:30 pm, Kid’s “Melon Balloon” Toss.
Sun., Aug., 15
9:30-10:30 am, Kid’s Melon Salsa Class, Becca & Grandma Mimi.
Mat. Fee: $7 (for lids, jars & misc.), Limit: 15 children (each must be accompanied by an adult), please register for this class.
11:30 am-12:30 pm, Authentic Mexican Watermelon Agua Fresca, Alicia. Please register for this class so there are enough samples for all participants.
1:30-2:30 pm, Obstacle Course Melon Races.
Sun., Aug. 15, 1:30-3:30 pm, Natural Skin Care, Christina Blume.
Limit 30: $25 mat. fee , payable to the instructor, please register for this class! This Class was originally scheduled for Sun Aug. 29 at 1:30 pm. It will NOT be held on Aug. 29, only Sun., Aug. 15.
Aug. 21 & 22
Rocky Mountain Koi Club Annual Koi Show and Mile HIgh Daylily Society Annual Sale.
See www.RMKC.net or MileHighDaylily.com for details.
Sat., Aug. 28
10-11 am, Late Blooming Perennials. Lina directs customers to choose plants that give your gardens fresh and dramatic color into your Colorado fall garden.
12 Noon -1 pm, How to Stretch your Container Gardens into the Fall and Winter.
2-3 PM, Dangerous Plants in the Garden, Helen Lozynsky
Sun., Aug. 29
11 AM-12 Noon, 9NEWS Rob Proctor’s Perennials Gardens Layouts. Rob demonstrates, with style and flair, his winning design plans for perennials in a garden!
1-2 PM, Pruning 101, Craig Miller
You can also join Tagawa’s facebook page where they give you reminders of upcoming events and answer questions and follow them on Twitter.
Fundraiser for Big Dogs Huge Paws-Microchip your dog-Parker CO
Posted by: | CommentsFundraiser for Big Dogs Huge Paws, Parker, Colorado Saturday August 21, 2010 from 10 – 2. Microchip your dog at this clinic.
Big Dogs Huge Paws believes giant breeds of dogs are unceasingly loyal and loving, yet very expensive and sometimes overwhelming due to their massive size and need for constant human attention. Big Dogs Huge Paws volunteers work to rescue, foster and place huge dog breeds in new forever homes. To that end they are having a fundraiser in Parker where you can microchip your dogs for only $35.00.
What: Microchip Clinic to benefit Big Dogs Huge Paws Rescue
When: Saturday, August 21st, 2010 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Where: City Bark Parker, 9835 Mangano Lane, Parker, CO, 80134
Schedule at appointment by calling City Bark Parker at 720-221-3267. You can even drop off your doggy for daycare and get chipped during the day.
Only $35.00 for peace of mind!
(*Appointments are only ten minutes if your pup isn’t staying to play.)
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Big Dogs – Huge Paws Rescue is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to rescuing, rehoming, and rehabilitating unwanted giant breed dogs that have been mistreated, neglected, abused and/or abandoned.
Follow them on Facebook here.
A Reason to Wine and Win Fundraiser for Douglas Elbert County Task Force
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Here’s what you’ve been waiting for, a reason to drink some wine, win prizes, have a great time and most importantly, support a great cause for the Douglas/Elbert County Task Force.
A Reason to Wine & Win
- Wine Tasting
- Silent Auction
- Appetizers
- Casino Games and Prizes
$50.00 per person
Friday May 14, 2010
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Plum Creek Golf & Country Club
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The Douglas / Elbert County Task Force works to help meet the immediate needs of residents of Douglas and Elbert counties who are in financial distress and at risk of becoming homelss. DETF provides essential services of rent, utilities, food, clothing, household items, information and referrals to other agencies that might be of service.
To order tickets or to sponsor a casino table please call 303-688-1114
A current list of needs and ways to donate
Volunteer opportunities with the Douglas/Elbert Task Force
