December 2019 Around Town
Spreading Wings Gala Colorado nonprofit Wings Over the Rockies is pleased to announce Captain “Sully” Sullenberger as the recipient of its 2019 Spreading Wings Award and will present the award at its Spreading Wings Gala on Dec. 5. After logging more than 20,000 hours of flight time, Sullenberger became internationally renowned on Jan. 15, 2009, when … Continued
November 2019 Around Town
Ranchlands Art Show Ranchlands is hosting its annual art retrospective premiere at 6 p.m., Nov. 21 at The Nature Conservancy, 3575 Ringsby Court, Suite 428, Denver. Ranchlands is a Colorado ranching company preserving ecosystems and ranching heritage on a profitable basis. Its properties include the Chico Basin Ranch near Colorado Springs and Medano Zapata Ranch, next to the Great Sand Dunes National … ContinuedOctober 2019 Around Town
Downtown Wine Walk Join in one of the last Downtown Parker Wine Walks of the year. Purchase a souvenir wine glass for $20 and take that around with you to enjoy wine samples provided by participating Parker Area Chamber merchants. Learn more about their amazing good and services while sipping and shopping and getting to … Continued
September 2019 Around Town
DCL Presents: Author Jodi Picoult Douglas County Libraries is excited to host Jodi Picoult from 7-11 p.m. Sept. 24 at CU South Denver in Lone Tree. Picoult is the New York Times bestselling author of such beloved novels as My Sister’s Keeper, Nineteen Minutes and Small Great Things. She will be in conversation with another New York Times bestselling … Continued
August 2019 Around Town
Ladies-Only Drivers Class Join the Rocky Mountain Region of Porsche Club of America for its annual Ladies-Only High-Performance Driver Education on Aug. 10 at the Colorado State Patrol Track in Golden. This is the largest women-only track event in the nation. The event is open to all women regardless of experience and all makes of … Continued
July 2019 Around Town
New Head Pastor Aaron Couch is the new head pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Parker. Aaron says he is most excited for, “new opportunity, new adventure—the people that we’ve met in Parker have been wonderful.” He preached his first weekend April 21. Aaron currently resides in Idaho and has been there for more than … Continued
June 2019 Around Town
Derrick White Basketball Academy June 24–27 Nothing But Net Elite Basketball Academy of Parker is hosting the Derrick White Basketball Academy for youth ages 6–18 from June 24–27 at the Parker Field House. Derrick White currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs and is a Parker-grown talent who played at Legend High School and was … Continued
May 2019 Around Town
Jeni Fleck Promoted Parker Lifestyle Publisher Jeni Fleck has accepted the position of Launch Coach for the Colorado market for Lifestyle Publications, the parent company of Parker Lifestyle magazine. Jeni will help coach new publishers and create successful Lifestyle magazine start-ups. She is in the process of helping launch four new magazines in Colorado. Lifestyle … ContinuedApril 2019 Around Town
Parker Secret Closet Fashion Exhibit and Anniversary Gala Help Parker Secret Closet celebrate its one-year anniversary with the Parker Secret Closet Fashion Exhibit and Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser from 6–9 p.m. April 4 at the Vehicle Vault in Parker. With each ticket purchased, you will receive hors d’oeuvres, desserts, two drink tickets (beer and wine for those … Continued
March 2019 Around Town
Camp DCL: Full-Day Spring Break Camps Douglas County Libraries’ spring break camps for kids, March 18–22, offer fun, hands-on experiences with cooking, global culture, art, movie-making, music-video creation and super-creative superhero LEGO ingenuity. Parents can choose from three full-day camps for kids ages 6–11: Around the World with Cooking & Art Camp (ages 6–10) at the … Continued
February 2019 Around Town
Parker Racquet Club New Opening Date We told you last month that the much-anticipated Parker Racquet Club would be opening in January, but winter-weather construction delays prevented the opening—unfortunately after Parker Lifestyle went to press. Barry Riddle, general manager of the $6 million indoor tennis club, says everyone there is “thrilled, excited and anxious” to finally open its doors … ContinuedJanuary 2019 Around Town
30th Annual Praying Hands Ranches Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser The 30th Annual Praying Hands Ranches Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser is scheduled for Feb. 23. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock. Tickets are available online at PrayingHandsRanches.org. Click on the Spaghetti Dinner page, thn … ContinuedNovember 2018 Around Town
2018 Mayor’s Holiday Lighting by Xfinity and Ent Credit Union O’Brien Park comes alive for the holidays at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 23. Gather around the Town Tree and join the mayor and the Parker Chorale in a sing-along to “Silent Night” to kick off the event. Then, the mayor and the Parker Town Council will … ContinuedSeptember 2018 Around Town
Leman Academy Set to Begin Servicing Scholars in Colorado “This is truly a dream come true to bring such rich classical curriculum, Dr. Leman’s principles and Charlotte Mason’s tools for learning right here to our backyard,” Leman Academy Principal Jason Edwards says. Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous classical education where the disciplines are interrelated, … ContinuedAugust 2018 Around Town
The PACE Center Announces New Season Parker Arts has announced the 2018-2019 season, featuring national touring acts like Tracy Byrd and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, hilarious comedy acts like Howie Mandel and Ryan Hamilton, theater performances like The Fully Monty and Tennessee William’s A Streetcar Named Desire and so much more! Whether you want to discover new music with … ContinuedJuly 2018 Around Town
Parker Stars and Stripes Celebration Celebrate Independence Day at the Town of Parker’s Stars and Stripes Celebration at Salisbury Park. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and set up for an evening jam-packed with family fun. General admission is free, so save the date and come join in on the fun! Kids and parents alike enjoy complimentary … ContinuedJune 2018 Around Town
Four Parker High School Seniors Receive College Scholarships Four Parker high school seniors—Luke Bailey, Chaparral High School; PJ Ausmus and Brody McCord, Legend High School; and Noraa Fort, Lutheran High School—have been selected to receive $1,000 scholarships from the Double Angel Foundation, a nonprofit based in Parker. The scholarships will be officially awarded at a … ContinuedMay 2018 Around Town
Jay Moore Studio – “Wanderlust” Jay Moore’s mission is “To create a painting worthy of my collectors, I need to experience the location—breathe the air and crunch the leaves underfoot.” See his works at the “Wanderlust” showcase of new works focusing on recent trips to Colorado and the west. During the show, which runs May … Continued
February 2018 Around Town
PARKER - January 3, 2018 - Formerly known as the Parker Authority for Reinvestment (PAR), the Town of Parker’s urban renewal authority has now evolved in both name and initiative. With its new name, Partnering for Parker’s Progress (P3) is armed with a robust strategic plan, a renewed commitment to engaging the community and a refreshed brand.
September 2017 Around Town
The DAM has been privately fundraising for the North Building renovation for the last five years, receiving generous support from many early donors. The museum is also participating in the City of Denver’s General Obligation bond process to help fund ADA compliance, as well as life safety, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and outdoor-safety upgrades. The bond would help to complete the…
August 2017 Around Town
The Parade of Homes, the hallmark event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA), returns this summer for its 32nd year. Today, the HBA is excited to announce the line-up of Denver area home builders and developers participating in the 2017 Denver Parade of Homes.
July 2017 Around Town
A Taste of Colorado is a four-day, free admission festival produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership. The event takes place over Labor Day Weekend in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park. More than 500,000 visitors will celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the region’s largest free music festival, while enjoying cuisine from over 50 restaurants and food establishments, diverse musical acts performing…
June 2017 Around Town
Each year the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Executives (CCCE) in partnership with the Colorado State Chamber (CACI) hosts their annual state chamber conference for all chambers of commerce in Colorado. On May 4, 2017, the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce was awarded with three Colorado state chamber awards.May 2017 Around Town
JOHN ATENCIO will hold his first limited edition 'Trunk Show' during late April and early May in select John Atencio Boutique locations. Each event will feature an extraordinary and limited selection of black diamond necklace styles – showcased along side established John Atencio Collections which complement the exotic and elegant evening look. As with all John Atencio diamonds, each of…
April 2017 Around Town
For a state that has everything to offer, it’s amazing that we still hear those two dreaded words from our kids, “I’m bored!” Well, guess what? We’ve got a remedy for that this summer. Community Sailing of Colorado offers an incredible series of summer camps for kids ages 5-17 in Boulder and Denver. Learn to Sail, Intermediate, Advanced, and even…
March 2017 Around Town
Douglas County Libraries’ Adventure Pass program is expanding in 2017 with the addition of Denver's Clyfford Still Museum as a partner. Through the Adventure Pass program, library patrons can reserve free passes to six local cultural institutions, including Clyfford Still Museum, using their library cards.
February 2017 Around Town
Restaurateur and Owner of Destination Hospitality Restaurant Group (Aurum, Hush Concepts) opened Table79 Foodbar in the former bistro c.v. space in Steamboat, Colorado. An 84 seat, New American restaurant, the Foodbar will be a multi-seat marquis seating option offering guests the front row to hearth-style cooking. Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Natalie Neiderhofer, the menu will offer composed yet casual…
January 2017 Around Town
Renowned chef Frank Bonanno, proprietor of Bonanno Concepts, cookbook author and host of the PBS series Chef Driven, announced today that SupperBell, the chef prepared dinner delivery service where he serves as the Culinary Director, will expand its delivery services, effective today, into Aurora, Englewood and Littleton. Neighborhoods and offices in the Denver Tech Center, Greenwood Village, Southglenn, East Lowry,…
December 2016 Around Town
The Tour de Ladies women-only cycling event, which took place on July 9, 2016, raised $17,438 for the Crisis Center, which provides programs and services to domestic violence victims. The Tour de Ladies empowers women through pedal power by encouraging women to be physically active, train for the event, and participate at the level they feel comfortable. It also empowers…
November 2016 Around Town
Ponderosa High School will perform the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” for five consecutive days beginning Nov. 15. Originally produced in 1960 as a “black comedy,” this outlandish story of a carnivorous plant was made into a rock musical in 1982 and a hit movie in 1986. The Ponderosa Mustangs’ version will hold true to the Broadway version, so expect…
October 2016 Around Town
The Rotary Club of Parker honored senior Michaela Udlock as its September Student of the Month from Ponderosa High School. Michaela has a 4.16 grade-point-average and is ranked ninth in her class of 323 students. Udlock is a member of the National Society, Spanish Honors Society, Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Ponderosa Activities Cabinet, Pep band, and…
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The Rotary Club of Parker and Remi, the drug-sniffing. crime-fighting police dog, teamed up for a “meet and greet” the public on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the gazebo in O’Brien Park. The event was part of the annual National Night Out crime prevention festivities put on by the Parker Police Department.
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Coloradans have a passion for everything outdoors – skiing, cycling, kayaking, hiking, camping and more. It’s what makes this state so unique and everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the exciting outdoor adventures that Colorado has to offer. This is the mission of the non-profit Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports, or STARS, located in Steamboat: to empower and enrich the lives…
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Heidi Heath of Heath Chiropractic & Acupuncture was the 2016 winner of the Jim Adkins Award for her contributions to the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce. She received the award at the May 12 Business Impact Meeting. The Jim Adkins Award is given each year to the Chamber member who has exemplified community service, shown leadership in community organization, is…
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Parker Parks and Recreation and Nothing But Net (NBN) Elite Basketball welcome back the Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy, which will include celebrity appearances and guidance from professional players and coaches. Former celebrity coaches have included Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kenneth Faried, DeAndre Jordan, Kyle Lowry, Corey Brewer and Jamal Crawford. This year’s celebrity coaches will be announced closer to the…
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Students at Frontier Valley Elementary School recently traveled around the world with Google Pioneer Expeditions and Google Cardboard. Students visited Egypt, Mt. Everest, a waterfall in Venezuela, the moon and the Galapagos Islands – all in one day! Available only to a small number of selected schools, Frontier Valley students were the lucky recipients for the demo of this new…
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The Rotary Community Corps (RCC) of Parker held its annual celebration at the Parker United Church on January 20 with an evening that was highlighted by a visit from Rotary International President K.R. Ravindran, who was visiting from Sri Lanka and presented five RCC members with a Distinguished Service Citation for presentations given earlier in the month. The evening began…
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Douglas County Libraries (DCL) welcomes two new members to its Board of Trustees, Ron Cole and John Howe, both of whom have professional and civic experience that will benefit the library district in 2016 and beyond. Cole has worked for 50 years as a technical analyst in government intelligence. He is currently a Colorado Space Business Roundtable board member and…
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If you’re wondering what’s going on with all that construction and earth-moving equipment next to Costco in Crown Point, it’s the beginnings of two major projects – a Gander Mountain and Boondocks Food & Fun Center. Scheduled to open in the spring of 2016, the 57,600-square-foot Gander Mountain store will be the company’s third location in Colorado, joining existing stores…
December 2015 Around Town
Parker’s annual Christmas Carriage Parade will begin at noon on Saturday, December 12, in downtown Parker and will feature marching bands, equestrian entries and Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Area residents are invited to arrive early and stay after the parade to experience holiday ice sculpting and a petting zoo and pony rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Home…
November 2015 Around Town
In its efforts to provide those in need with a good meal this Thanksgiving, the Parker Task Force (PTF) is asking for food basket or monetary donations. Baskets should include complete Thanksgiving dinners that families can prepare at home, packaged in baskets/tubs/boxes for four to six people. Deliveries should be made to the new Parker Task Force building at 19105…
September 2015 Around Town
Douglas County Libraries (DCL) Foundation is hosting an inaugural Fête des Fables Gala on Friday, Sept. 25, at the beautiful Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr. Complete with silent and live auctions, the Big Bad Bash will transport participants into the world of “Little Red Riding Hood.” Organizers promise the event is “not your grandmother’s gala” and have many…
