Family Friendly Activities in Parker

Parker Arts Center Schedule for 2012 at The PACE Center

PACE Center Parker Arts and Cultural Events Center tickets now on sale parker coTitles and dates are subject to change as the PACE Center is continuously booking more shows and performances including a culinary series, workshops and classes, local music series, art exhibitions, film and author and speakers’ series.

THEATER: “Annie” presented in partnership with Aurora Fox, April 12-15 and 19-22 (8 performances)

FAMILY: Garry Krinsky: Toying with Science, Feb. 25; Stunt Dog Experience, March 25 (2 performances); Sign Stage’s “Stuart Little,” April 28

MUSIC:  Parker Symphony Orchestra, Feb. 24; Parker Symphony Orchestra, April 27; Parker Chorale, April 28; Colorado Wind Ensemble “Carmina Burana,” May 18

CLASSICAL SERIES: Fuchs Trio – Piano, Violin, Cello – Music of Mendelssohn, Dvorak, and Piazzolla, March 22; The Confluence Quartet – Violin, Violin, Viola and Cello, May 31

DANCE: Ballet Ariel’s “Cinderella,” March 23-24 (2 performances); Apex Contemporary Dance Theatre’s “Imagine – Dancing Beyond the Edge of Technology,” April 4-5 (2 performances)

FEATURED PERFORMER - Defending the Caveman, June 1-2 (2 performances)

Located in historic downtown Parker, the PACE Center will open in October 2011. PACE has a 536-seat theater, 250-seat amphitheater, art gallery, event room, dance studio, culinary kitchen and several classrooms. PACE is also available as a rental venue for community, business and social events.

For more information about the PACE Center, visit www.PACEcenteronline.org.

Skating Events at The Pond Skating Rink Southlands February 2012

Southlands Mall outdoor ice skating rink has some fun events during February 2012

Southlands Mall home of the only outdoor ice skating rink in Douglas County CO  Enjoy an annual tradition at Southlands and come ice skating on The Pond!  The Pond is open through Wednesday, February 29th.  Don’t miss out on the fun!

Super Bowl Sunday
In honor of the Super Bowl this Sunday, come out wearing New England Patriot or New York Giants colors (that’s easy, just wear red or blue) and skate for 2-for-1!  And we won’t forget about our Broncos!  Get 2-for-1 if you wear your Bronco orange as well!

Bring Your Date to Skate & Win a $10 Southlands Gift Card
Skate with your Date on Valentine’s Weekend (Fri – Sun), bring both receipts to the Management Office and receive a $10 Southlands Gift Card!  Offer expires Friday, Feb. 18th.  One per couple.  Must present receipt and ID.  While supplies last.
Plus, skate on Valentine’s Day and ladies receive a free flower!

Cheap Skate Mondays – Skate on Monday and receive a $2 discount.

Wild Wednesdays - Kids receive a FREE Child Admission to the Wildlife
Experience with the purchase of a Child’s Skate Session.

Fun-tastic February

Starting February 6 through February 26, bring in Game Shack receipt totaling $20 or more and receive your choice of a complimentary pass to The Pond or AMC Southlands 16 Theatre.

Disclaimer: Offer expires February 29 or while supplies last. Southlands reserves the right to substitute prizes. Game Shack receipt must be dated between February 6-26.  Must present original receipt, one redemption per person during promotional period. Present receipt(s) in Southlands Management Office Monday – Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm.


Sweetheart Skate Night at the Parker Fieldhouse

Sweetheart Skate Night

Sweetheart Skate Saturday, February 11

Parents night out for valentines day celebration parker coloradoBring your roller skates or blades to the Parker Fieldhouse one Saturday a month

February is Sweetheart Skate Party

  • Family Skate Night starting at 5:30 p.m.
  • Teen Skate Night starting at 7:30 p.m.
Participants can skate around the inline rink, listen to great music with themed decorations and play games. This is a time designated for open skating with no hockey allowed. This is a great event for skaters of all ages or teens who are looking for something to do on a Saturday night!
** Annual Sweetheart Skate cost is $6, $1 off with canned food donation in person.

$3 per skater; non skating parents are free!

18700 E. Plaza Dr.
Parker, CO 80134
303.805.6309

Winter Wonderland Skate Night Parker Fieldhouse

Parker Recreation offering Winter Wonderland Skate Night

Bring your roller skates or blades to the Parker Fieldhouse on Saturday, Jan. 21 for Family Skate Night starting at 5:30 p.m. and Teen Skate Night starting at 7:30 p.m.

January 21, 2012 Family Skate Night 5:30 p.m.

January 21, 2012 Teen Skate Night 7:30 p.m.

Participants can skate around the inline rink, listen to great music with themed decorations and play games. This is a time designated for open skating with no hockey allowed. This is a great event for skaters of all ages or teens who are looking for something to do on a Saturday night!

Upcoming Skating Events in 2012

  • Sweetheart Skate, February 11
  • March Madness, March 10
  • Spring Fling, April 14

** Annual Sweetheart Skate cost is $6, $1 off with canned food donation in person.

$3 per skater; non skating parents are free!

Footability Socceer Camp at Parker Recreation Jan – Feb 2012

Footability Soccer Camp

Enhance your soccer skills with instruction by two past Colorado Rapids players, Rivers Guthrie and Chris Martinez.

Footability Soccer Camp runs Monday, Jan. 16 through Wed, Feb. 29. 2012

Soccer clinics and camps winter parker recreation 2012

Photo Credit: Town of Parker CO

The focus of the clinics will be on dribbling, passing, juggling, trapping, shooting, and small sided environments, designed for the committed player. Days, Times, and Ages are noted during registration.

IMPORTANT: Please note that if you are not registered in the correct group, you run the risk of not participating in the program.

 More information on upcoming Soccer Camps with the Parker Rec.

Soccer – Footability Camps
Name Start Date End Date Reg. Opens
Winter Session 2 Jan 16 – Feb 25 2012 1/16/2012 2/29/2012 1/1/2012 6:00 AM Register
Soccer-Indoor Youth
Name Start Date End Date Reg. Opens
Winter 2012 (Jan 7 to Feb 25, 2012) 1/7/2012 2/25/2012 1/1/2012 6:00 AM Register
Soccer-Kinder
Name Start Date End Date Reg. Opens
Fall Late Fall 2011 Indoors 1/1/2012 1/30/2012 1/1/2012 6:00 AM Register
Spring 2012-Outdoors 3/14/2012 5/9/2012 1/31/2012 6:00 AM Register
Spring 2012-Outdoors 3/16/2012 5/11/2012 1/31/2012 6:00 AM Register
Spring 2012-Outdoors 3/16/2012 5/12/2012 2/1/2012 6:00 AM Register
Spring 2012-Outdoors 3/17/2012 5/12/2012 1/31/2012 6:00 AM Register

Disney’s Mulan Jr. presented by CYT Mainstreet Center Parker CO

 CYT Denver Presents Disney’s Mulan, Jr. at Historic Mainstreet Center

PARKER, Colo. (Jan. 1, 2011) – CYT Denver returns to Parker’s Mainstreet Center with Disney’s Mulan, Jr.—an action-packed stage adaptation of one of Disney’s most beloved films. The theatrical performance takes audiences back to the legendary, storytelling days of ancient China. The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor! Disney’s Mulan, Jr. is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and a fighting spirit.

The play includes convincing performances from nearly 50 young actors, ages 8 to 18—who spend nearly 10 hours each week working closely with the show’s artistic staff. Attendees will enjoy score favorites like “Honor to Us All,” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You”—as well as a number of new songs.

“To make the dancing and choreography more authentic, the team worked with a fight instructor,” said show director Michelle Shannon. “In addition, the beautiful sets and costumes have been hand-designed by a committed team of parents. It’s exciting to see it all coming together into something that the entire group is proud of—and that families of all ages can enjoy.”

Mulan, Jr. runs approximately 1.75 hours, including intermission, and will be performed Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 at 7 PM, and Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at 2 PM and 7 PM. Mulan’s acting team will also perform for school-day and home school audiences on Wed., Jan. 25 at 10:30 AM. Admission is $7/person for the school-day performance, and advance-purchase tickets for weekend shows are $15/adult, $12.50/child. Tickets can be purchased by calling 303-653-4716 or by visiting www.cytdenver.org.

ABOUT CYT DENVER: CYT is dedicated to developing character in children and adults through training in the arts, and to producing wholesome family entertainment that reflects Judeo-Christian values.


Memorial fund and service for Donna Royer’s kids in Parker Colorado

Donna Royer victim of violent shooting domestic violence parker colorado

This photo was taken by Donna's niece and is on Facebook.

Immediately after the tragic shooting in Parker, not one but several funds were set up for Donna Marie’s two daughters. Anyone wishing to donate to the fund for the Royer kids can go into any Wells Fargo branch and donate by cash or check in any amount. The manager of the Parker and Mainstreet branch assured us that the tellers can pull up all of the accounts for you to choose from to donate.

Steve Alter the owner of Tailgate Tavern kicked off one of the funds with a $300 donation yesterday when he opened the bar and has donation buckets available for anyone who wants to stop by or who can’t get to the bank during their regular hours (the Tailgate is always open). Trish from Robitaille Photography is donating 10% of her profits for the entire month of January to the Royer memorial fund.

If there are other individuals or businesses who are going above and beyond the call please feel free to leave that information in the comment section below this article.

David Casiano the Mayor of Parker had these words for the citizens of Parker and for the kids.

Last night at the PACE Center, a memorial service was held for Donna Marie. It was SRO. Why is Parker a great place to live? What is a home-town feel? Wells Fargo, Tailgate, Warhorse, Parker Task Force, Target, and great citizens just to name a few of the many who have come together and came together last evening to give to Donna Marie’s girls. We laughed, cried, shared stories, hugged, supported each other and, especially, the girls. What tremendous young ladies they are. What great people we have in Parker. I, for one, am lucky to be here. May God bless Donna Marie and her children.

Wells Fargo Bank Parker Branch 
10900 South Parker Road
Parker, CO 80134

(303) 840-6014

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