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Holiday Gifts for pets and their people- a fundraiser for Every Creature Counts at Tagawa

November 5, 2010 By Chrissy Morin Leave a Comment

“Holiday Gifts 4 Pets and Their People” Fundraiser

Saturday and Sunday – November 6 and 7 – 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Tagawa Gardens – 7711 South Parker Road, Centennial, Colorado – 80016

The Fourth Annual Holiday Gifts 4 Pets and Their People event is a fabulous, fun-filled way for you to support Every Creature Counts while doing some Holiday shopping at the same time! ECC stands to benefit in a big way if a large number of shoppers show up as we have been selected to be this year’s recipient of the proceeds of the Wish List Raffle. Each and every one of the holiday crafters at this year’s event will be donating items to be grouped together to increase the dollar value of each bundle, and the only way to get a raffle ticket is to make a donation to Every Creature Counts! It can be in the form of $ or supplies such as food, litter, etc. Our wish list is posted on the website www.holidaygifts4pets.com. There will be LOTS of special activities, including low-cost microchipping, wandering carolers, etc. We hope to see you, your friends and your well-behaved, leashed dog at this super fundraiser!

PETSMART ADOPT-A-THON

There will be an Adopt-A-Thon event on Nov. 12-14 at Metro Denver PetsMart stores. If you can volunteer with the dogs or kitties at this event, please e-mail volunteers@everycreaturecounts.org. Final details will be sent to everyone who volunteers!” As always, we appreciate all the help and support from our many loyal followers.

Potter the Every Creature Counts Rescue Kitty owned by moi'.

Filed Under: Animals, Arts & Entertainment, Business, Holidays, News & Events, Non-Profit, Parker, Things To Do Tagged With: every creature counts, fundraiser

Faceoff Fundraiser for Ponderosa Lacrosse at Tailgate Tavern

September 19, 2010 By Chrissy Morin Leave a Comment

Wednesday, September 22nd at The Tailgate Tavern

Buffet Dinner starts at 6 PM
All you can eat $10 per person.

Player and Parents Meet the Coaches. !

This event is open to all and The Tailgate Tavern will donate 10% of the proceeds from the event back to Ponderosa.

All Ponderosa Parents, Players, Family and Friends are encouraged to come!

Filed Under: Education, News & Events, Parker, Sports & Recreation, Youth Tagged With: fundraiser, ponderosa high school

Things to do this weekend in Parker CO July 29-August 1 2010

July 29, 2010 By Chrissy Morin 1 Comment

Things 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

Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore
1hr 22min‎‎ – Rated PG‎‎

Charlie St. Cloud

‎1hr 49min‎‎ – Rated PG-13

Despicable Me – Q’s Review
Comedy, Animated – PG
9:40a 12:00 2:50 5:30 8:10 10:10

Dinner for Schmucks

‎ – 1hr 50min‎‎ – Rated PG-13‎‎

Inception Q’s Review
Science Fiction, Thriller – PG-13

Toy Story 3
Animated, Children – G

Ramona and Beezus
Comedy, Adventure – G

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

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Romance, Thriller – PG-13

Knight and Day
Comedy, Adventure, Action – PG-13

See the Parker Movie Examiner Review’s by Nathaniel “Q” Quintana

Parker Chamber Picture Show - Free

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Business, Kids, Movie Reviews, News & Events, Non-Profit, Parker, Things To Do Tagged With: American Cancer Society, Cancer, fundraiser, Fundraising, Music Man, parker task force, Relay For Life

Parker Relay for Life® this July 31 Salisbury Park

July 29, 2010 By Chrissy Morin Leave a Comment

Cancer 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.

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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

Three ways to sign up:

Start a Team
Join a Team
Participate as a cancer survivor

Three ways to donate:

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

Filed Under: News & Events, Non-Profit, Parker, Things To Do Tagged With: Cancer, Colorado, fundraiser, health, Relay For Life

Tagawa Gardens Weekend Fundraiser for Denver Bronco Charities

July 26, 2010 By Chrissy Morin 1 Comment

Tagawa 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

HEALTH

HUNGER

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.

Filed Under: Business, News & Events Tagged With: denver broncos, fundraiser, gardening classes

Fundraiser for Big Dogs Huge Paws-Microchip your dog-Parker CO

July 22, 2010 By Chrissy Morin 1 Comment

Fundraiser 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.)

View Larger Map Details on the microchip clinic and other upcoming events

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.

Filed Under: Business, News & Events Tagged With: dog, Dog breed, fundraiser, parker, pet, Rescues and Shelters

A Reason to Wine and Win Fundraiser for Douglas Elbert County Task Force

May 11, 2010 By Chrissy Morin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Fundraisers, News & Events, Non-Profit, Parker, Things To Do Tagged With: fundraiser