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Christmas Carriage Parade looking for local business sponsors

September 29, 2011 By Chrissy Morin Leave a Comment

The Parker Country Christmas Carriage Parade in front of Ruth Chapel

Copyrights Chrissy Morin Parker Colorado

The time-honored Christmas Carriage Parade is just around the corner! On this special afternoon each year, the streets of downtown Parker are lined with families and eager children hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa. The Christmas Carriage Parade, presented by the Town of Parker and the Colorado Driving Society will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10. The Town is offering wonderful advertising opportunities to local businesses and organizations who would like to help keep this tradition alive and receive valuable marketing exposure at the same time.

In addition to this “Beary Special” themed equestrian parade, the day’s activities will include a petting zoo, pony rides, holiday ice sculptures, a winter market and of course, pictures with Santa.

There are still a few sponsorship levels left for your business or organization to lock into. Don’t miss out on having your name/logo included in all marketing materials, news releases, calendar listings, Web site postings, event posters, announcements and programs. Reaching thousands of Parker residents each year, sponsorship of the Christmas Carriage Parade is an excellent opportunity to reach out to the community and its visitors.

For more information, contact Julie Wassell, Special Events and Fundraising Coordinator at jwassell@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3253 directly. Hurry! Naming rights at the event are on a first-come, first-served basis!

Source: Press Release

Filed Under: Christmas, Family Activities, FREE, Holidays, Kids, News & Events, Parker Events, Things To Do Tagged With: christmas, Christmas Carriage Parade, Holiday, horses, parker, Things to do in Parker

Congratulations to the winners at Art in the Park last Saturday

August 30, 2011 By Chrissy Morin Leave a Comment

10th Annual Art in the Park was fantastic!

This year once again brought some of the best artists in Colorado to O’Brien Park to show off and sell their original works of art but not everyone can win.

The Parker Artists Guild announced the winners on their website yesterday and they are:

Best of Show – Yelena Sidorova – painting (2D)

Best Body of Work – Susan Kelly – stained glass

In the 3D category

1st – Lee Thormahlen
2nd – Susan Engel
3rd – James Healy

In the 2D category

1st – Kathy Sheeter
2nd – Pam Nicholson
3rd – Gerd Anton

In the Photography category

1st – Bert Fukuda
2nd – Steve Schwartz
3rd – Ronald Beller

Who was your favorite? I loved the Lady Gaga mixed media piece!

Filed Under: Fine Art, Parker Tagged With: art show results in parker, obrien park, parker, winners at art in the park

Takoda Tavern hosting fundraiser for local with Lou Gehrig’s disease

August 24, 2011 By Chrissy Morin Leave a Comment

Local Fundraiser August 27, 2011 at Takoda

Takoda Tavern Parker Colorado fundraiser august 2011

Takoda Tavern corner of Hess and Parker Rd in Parker CO

Takoda Tavern on Hess Road in Parker will have an event to raise funds for Parker resident Chris Virden, who has been living with Lou Gehrig’s disease – for four years

The fundraiser takes place from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 27. 2011

The event will feature entertainment by local band “Bad Candy” (who just entertained Parker locals at O’Brien Park two weeks ago and a regular at Takoda), a motorcycle wash, raffle, silent auction and live bachelor auction. All funds raised during the event will be donated to the Virden family to provide for Virden’s continued care and comfort.

“Lou Gehrig’s is a horrible disease, and it is always fatal,” explained event planner Sooz Elliott, a long-time friend and massage therapist with Parker Day Spa. “Chris became completely paralyzed not long after he contracted the disease, so his brother and sister quit their jobs and moved in with him so he could remain at home. Their dedication has meant the world to Chris, but it also means that the family cannot pay for some basic needs and services that would make Chris more comfortable, such as nighttime care and vitamins.”

Elliott also said that donations for the silent auction and monetary donations before or after the event are welcomed.

For more information about the fundraiser or to make a donation, contact Sooz Elliott, 720-309-4775, susiemoongirl@ aol.com.

Filed Under: Fundraisers, News & Events, Parker, Things To Do Tagged With: chris virden, fundraiser lou Gehrigs disease, parker, takoda Tavern

Inline Hockey Goalie Advanced Mechanics Day Camp for Kids: Labor Day 2011

August 13, 2011 By Chrissy Morin Leave a Comment

Inline Hockey Fall Labor Day Goalie Advanced Mechanics Day Camp for Kids

Parker Fieldhouse Parker Colorado

Your kids not into basketball? Then check out this hockey skills camp

Monday. September. 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Parker Fieldhouse – 18700 E. Plaza Dr. Parker, CO 80134

This Goalie Specific Training will feature on-rink skills and proper Techniques with hand-eye coordination, improve in quickness and skating stride and off-rink strength training. Registration Opens 8/2/2011: Fee: $50 Session: Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Filed Under: Kids, News & Events, Parker Events, Parker Recreation, Things To Do, Youth Tagged With: goalie camp, hockey camp, inline hockey skills, parker

Honey Festival at O’Brien Park August 2011 – Science & Nature in Parker

August 6, 2011 By Chrissy Morin 1 Comment

Science and Nature in Parker - Honey Festival

Find something sweet at the Annual Parker Honey Festival! The Festival is held each year in August at O’Brien Park and admission is free.

August 7, 2011 Honey Festival at O’Brien Park Parker Colorado

Families will enjoy this free community event while learning about the Parker Thunder Bee project with honey products, demonstrations and educational materials. Master gardeners and our friends from Tagawa Gardens will be on hand to share their knowledge about honeybee-friendly plants, the Highland Bee Club will be there with hives and explain how bees make honey, local bands will entertain with great music and much, much more!

For more information on the Honey Festival, please contact Kelly Kuper at 303.805.3364 or by email.

Thunder Bee Project

With help from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) grant, the Town of Parker addresses the rapid loss of honey bee hives both locally and nationally. Started by the Parker Cultural and Scientific Commission, the project encourages the education about bees and their role in nature, as well as replenishing the bee population in Parker. The Town of Parker currently maintains eight hives.

The Thunder Bee Project has inspired the annual Honey Festival in Parker with honey products, demonstrations and education. For more information on the Thunder Bee Project, contact Kelly Kuper at 303.805.3364 or by email.

Science Classes

Join Parker Recreation for a night-time bat chat, a mission to Mars or even a “Science Rocks!” mini camp. We will take you on adventures beyond your imagination that are educational and fun too! Check out the online listing of science classes below or contact the Town of Parker by email for more information.

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Filed Under: Education, Family Activities, Festivals, News & Events, Parker, Things To Do Tagged With: 80134, 80138, honey bee festival, honey festival, obrien park, parker, Things to do in Parker

Parker Chaparral alum to premiere play at the Mainstreet Center

July 17, 2011 By Chrissy Morin Leave a Comment

Parker alum to premiere play “The Rose Sonata”

Written and directed by Chaparral High School alum Anthony White, the play stars many young actors who have graduated from schools in Douglas County.

July 22 at 7 p.m.

July 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Parker Mainstreet Center
19650 E. Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80134

White wrote the play to combine drama and comedy, and chose to center the piece on the main character named Charlie Fisher, played by Cameron Walter. As Charlie is ready to graduate with a degree in biochemistry, he runs into a problem: he hasn’t fulfilled the arts requirement. Unable to correct the school of the mistake, Charlie signs up for a classical music appreciation class and falls in love with his musician classmate Marie, played by Brittany Shaffer. In order to impress Marie, Charlie embarks on a semester long journey to discover his dormant artistic abilities as he creates The Rose Sonata, a dance piece. But as Charlie soon learns in this lighthearted comedy, there’s more to art than trying to impress.

“I hope for audiences to be thrilled by this unique piece that combines traditional play acting with elements of movement and dance, evoking and discovering emotion in new and exciting ways,” said White. “And having a few good laughs along the way.”

Tickets for all three performances are available at www.PACEcenteronline.org.

Full cast list “The Rose Sonata”:

Cameron Walter as Charlie Fisher
Kate Poling as Krystal Fisher
Joe Souchek as Philip Payne
Abbey Featherston as Melony Payne
Brennan Weissenbuehler as Erik Satie
Kyleigh Harlow as Estelle Satie
Brittany Shaffer as Marie Handel
Clayton Porter as Daryl Hayden
Sam Larson as Viktor Strauss
Tori Green as Julie-Elizabeth
Alex Evert as Tim Atom
Amanda Hertzler as Phionne Taylor
Mary-Kate Netwon as Professor Jean-Philippe Rameau

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Douglas County, News & Events, Parker, Theater, Things To Do Tagged With: Anthony White, mainstreet center theater, Original theater production at the Mainstreet Center, parker, Parker alum to premiere play "The Rose Sonata", The Rose Sonata

Parker Days Festival – Sunday Events

June 11, 2011 By Chrissy Morin 3 Comments

Sunday June 12 Parker Days Festival Things to Do

Sunday, June 12 2011

9:00 am – Marketplace Opens

9:00 am – Food and Beverage Garden Opens & Expo Area Events Begin

10:00 am – Church Service on the Main Stage

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Show & Shine car show. (Details Below)

11:00 am – Carnival Opens

Noon – Main Stage Entertainment Starts

7:00 pm – Main Stage Entertainment Ends

7:00 pm – Marketplace Closes

8:00 pm – Beer Tent Closes

10:00 pm – Carnival Closes

MAIN STAGE BAND LINEUP SUNDAY, JUNE 12

12:00 – 1:00 PM GIDDY UP KITTY

1:30 – 2:30 PM BLACK WATER

3:00 – 4:00 PM THE PATTI FIASCO

4:30 – 6:00 PM BOOGIE MACHINE

6:30 – 8:00 PM SOUL SCHOOL

Community Stage will have local young talent performing all day. It is located just West of Falcon Brewing CO on Mainstreet. Many thanks to Susan Quarles who took on this entire task at the last minute. She’s done a fantastic job.

2011 Fast Draw Competition Sunday 11:00 AM – Completion 2011 Fast Draw Competition

Fast Draw is a sport based on the romanticized art of the gunslingers in the American Old West, using traditional single action revolvers. Unlike Cowboy action shooting, Fast Draw is shot with special blanks orwax bullets. While some competitions are strictly against the clock, with the fastest time winning, many are set up as head to head single or double elimination matches.

Parker Days Show N Shine - Come check out at the great cars and bikes at the Parker Days Show N Shine for Motorheads and Motorcyles today from 9 am – 1 pm on Pikes Peak Drive just south of Mainstreet. If you have something you want to show, just enter from the south end (by Best Buy and Jack in the Box) from 7:30 am – 9 am. See you there.

This is one of the best Parker Days Festivals in a very long time due to the wonderful job that Susan and Steve from Event’s Etc. have done for the Parker Chamber of Commerce. Thanks for going above and beyond you two!

Please hire them again for 2012 right now before they get booked up please!